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301. Victorious, but Not Unscarred

John 20:24-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... side. Stop doubting and believe.’ “Thomas said to him, ‘My Lord and my God!’” Thomas said that unless he could see the nail marks in Christ’s hands and put his finger where the nails were, and put his hand into Christ’s side, he would not ... vote against John Gordon. Then turning to Gordon, he asked the general’s forgiveness. “Forgive me, General. I had forgotten the scars.” (6) Victorious but not unscarred. That is how we too will one day see our Lord and Master and it will remind us ...

302. You're a Treasure!

Mark 7:24-30

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... when Jesus separates himself from his disciples and the crowds it is for solitary prayer and spiritual closeness with the Father. In Mark 7:24 Jesus seeks that solitude in a pagan household (who else would let a Syrophoenicean woman in the door). Jesus wants ... from the crowd and deals with him “in private” (“kat idian”), a term used everywhere else in Mark to describe Jesus’ secluded moments with his disciples (4:34; 6:31-32; 9:2, 28; 13:3). Once they are alone Jesus focuses fully on the man’ ...

303. A Rock Thrown, A Lesson Learned

Mark 12:28-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... at us. Whoopee! We’re followers of Jesus. I’m sorry to say that many of us who think we are following Jesus have missed the mark altogether. The most important thing Jesus told us to do was to love God and to love our neighbor. What is love to you? A squishy emotion ... valley against Islamic fundamentalism.” That’s not why they went, but it’s something they discovered by being there. (6) If they had been Christian missionaries, they would have said, “We have been glorifying Christ by showing his love to ...

304. Show Me Your Credentials

2 Corinthians 6:3-13

Sermon

Steven E. Albertin

... as sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing everything. — 2 Corinthians 6:8b-10 Paul dares to make such outrageous claims about himself simply because of his relationship to Christ. God's love ... the ash heap. We know we are sinners and are willing to admit that ... and even joyfully confess that because our ashen lives have been marked in the sign of the cross of Christ. Because of him, we are not afraid to expose them. We are not so afraid that we ...

305. On Not Giving Up

Galatians 6: 7-16

Sermon

April Yamasaki

... sense of discouragement they might have, Paul goes on to offer them encouragement to persevere in this good work. Beginning in Galatians 6:7 and following, Paul cheers them on. In effect, he says, if you're tempted to give up — don't! Don't ... guarantee that the letter was genuine. For example, 2 Thessalonians 3:17 says: "I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. This is the mark in every letter of mine; it is the way I write." Here in Galatians, it seems that Paul does the same thing — he takes over ...

306. The Call of Holiness

Isaiah 6:1-8 (9-13)

Sermon

Derl G. Keefer

... can be imprinted by his holy mark on our lives. There is nothing in all the world that we can do to imprint ourselves when it comes to holiness. If we have been with God, we will bear his holy mark and people will observe his mark upon our lives. They will see ... of towel we buy for our guest bathroom, but a dirty old rag, wet with the sweat and dirt of men's feet. - Norman Schouten[6] Just a year before the death of A.W. Tozer, he was asked to speak at a conference of ministers on any subject he chose. God ...

307. Be a Bethany

John 12:1-11

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... by a dozen separate pairs of eyes, will be perceived differently. This week’s gospel text tells of Jesus being anointed. It is a scene that is described in all four gospels, yet each rendition has a separate set of details. Matthew and Mark’s versions (Mark 14:3-9; Matthew 26:6-13) have the most in common. John’s description is very similar. Luke’s description (Luke 7:36-50) has more differences, yet shares details with John, such as the wiping off of Jesus’ feet with the woman’s hair. While it ...

308. But First...

Luke 9:57-62

Sermon

King Duncan

... can’t show those pictures to anybody back home. His life as he knew it is over; he’s been baptized into Jesus.” (6) That young graduate student was making a decision that would cause him much pain. He was making a decision to be more than a ... , sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow me” (Mark 10:21). And we read in all three of the Synoptic Gospels the command: “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself ...

309. I'll Never Forget That Night

John 13:1-17

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... best use the flesh of that animal as a tangible means by which to symbolically ingest Christ (see Jesus’ own words in John 6). Yet, there are good reasons for Jesus not to use the rack of lamb as a communion memorial. For one thing, underlying Jesus’ ultimate ... written by another party and added after the initial gospel was completed (ch. 21) brings it to a close. Following Mark’s lead, the synoptic gospels clearly identify the final meal that Jesus shared with his disciples as a Passover celebration. ...

310. The Life You've Always Wanted

Acts 5:27-32

Sermon

Charley Reeb

... we all must face. This truth is that all of us will leave a legacy. When we die, we will leave some kind of lasting mark which will reflect what we did with our precious time on earth. This comes as a sobering truth to many (perhaps even for you), for ... when he wrote: Hide me, O my Savior, hide, Till the storm of life is past; Safe into the haven guide; O receive my soul at last.[6] It’s important, at times, to hide in the presence of God, and relish what God has done for us. But God desires us to move out ...

311. Are You in the Right Place?

Matthew 6:1-6

Sermon

King Duncan

... our righteousness, and yet we have come to an Ash Wednesday service where we are invited at the end to come forward and have this mark placed on our forehead that announces to the world that we belong to Christ. It seems to be a contradiction. Of course, the explanation is ... website, https://interruptingthesilence.com/2018/02/17/mortality-and-the-fragility-of-life-an-ash-wednesday-sermon-on-matthew-61-6-16-21/. 2. Photo of Joe Biden at https://skyejethani.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/biden_ash1.jpg 3. Bruce ...

312. How Would You Introduce Jesus?

John 1:(1-9), 10-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... /openers_and_introductions_quotes.html. 4. C.M.W., Standard Publishing. NIV® Standard Lesson Commentary® 2016-2017 (Kindle Locations 1839-1844). David C. Cook. Kindle Edition. 5. “Received through the narrow door” by Rev. Dr. Mark S. Nuckolls https://www.stpaulaustin.org/sermons/received-through-the-narrow-door/. 6. “God Reveals Himself to Drug Dealer In Prison, Then He Becomes Pastor” by Mel Johnson, August 2, 2017 h/t: Gospel Herald, https://www.godupdates.com/drug-dealer-turned-pastor-viktor ...

313. Do you need a Pharisectomy?

Matthew 9:27-34, Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 12:15-21, Matthew 12:22-37, Matthew 12:38-45, Matthew 12:46-50

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Lord’s righteousness Isaiah 11: The Root of Jesse and the Coming Restoration Isaiah 42: The Lord’s Servant in Whom God’s Spirit Dwells Mark’s Witness to Jesus accused of beelzebul (3:20-3:35) Luke’s Witness to Jesus accused of beelzebul (11:14-11:36 AND 8:19- ... cannot listen. Behold the word of the Lord has become A reproach to them; they have no delight in it.” (Jeremiah 6:10) Isaiah’s prophecy is being fulfilled. The blind see, the mute speak, the deaf hear, the lame walk. Except those who ...

314. Scandal

Matthew 16:21-28, Matthew 17:14-23, Matthew 20:17-19, Matthew 26:1-5

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... put to death. They said, however, ‘It must not be during the festivities; there must be no disturbance among the people.’ Mark’s Witness to Jesus’ Prophecies of His Death and Resurrection [Jesus] began to teach them that the Son of Man was destined ... day, that we may live before him…. He will come to us like the rain, like the spring rain watering the [dead] earth. (Hosea 6:1-3) Will ransom them from the power of Sheol; I will redeem them from death. (Hosea 13:14) In addition to these prophecies, ...

315. The Curse of the Tongue

James 3:1-12, James 3:13-18, 2 Timothy 2:14-26, Psalm 34:1-22

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Witness to Jesus’ Healing of a Leper (5:12-16) Mark’s Witness to Jesus’ Healing of a Leper (1:35-45) Image Exegesis: The Curse of the Tongue “You [Jesus] are a priest forever, in the order of Melchizedek.” (Hebrews 5:6) “The tongue has the power of life and death, and ... conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” (Colossians 4:6) “For the word of God is alive and active.” (Hebrews 4:12) “With my lips I recount your laws…” ( ...

316. The Balm of Gilead

Mark 8:1-13, Mark 8:14-21

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... this sermon is from the blog of drleg. Based on the Story Lectionary Major Text Jesus Heals Many and Feeds 4000 in the Decapolis (Mark 8:1-21) Minor Text The Lord’s Covenant With Abram of Chaldea and the Gift of the Land of Canaan (Genesis 15) The ... 7) I the Lord Will Save the Tribes of Joseph (Zechariah) The Lord Will Heal Those Who Have Defiled in Gilead and in Judah (Hosea 6) Jesus Asks Peter to “Feed My Sheep” (John 21:15-17) Jesus Heals Many and Feeds 4000 in the Decapolis, the Former Gilead and ...

317. A Life-changing Question

John 9:1-41

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... our Bible story. Others only refer to him as a blind man, a beggar. In this community, that was his whole identity. And it marked him as being separated from God. He spent his life begging for mercy from humans. Did he dare expect any mercy from God? I ... . When she was done telling her story, Janice’s mother looked at her coldly and said, “I wish you were like you used to be.” (6) We are all in danger of spiritual blindness. Do we want to see the work of God? Do we want to believe that Jesus is the ...

318. For I Have Chosen You!

Haggai 2:20-23

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... . We do not believe we are saved by works. Yet there's no question that it's hard for us to believe while lying on our backs and moping. We are God's people, wearing God's mark for all the world to see. Get up and do something to build his kingdom. His grace saves you, not your works, but it is surprising how works can help you say, "I believe," by making you ... of Israel, the priests and the Levites, and the rest of the returned exiles, celebrated the dedication of this house of God with joy. -- Ezra 6:14-16

319. Mark Twain's Briefcase And A Great Mental Attitude

2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... to be for me. I ought to be able to live like that! Then, when life does go a little haywire, and we get tossed around like Mark Twain's briefcase, we curse our fate and lose ourselves in cynicism and despair. St. Paul, on the other hand, knew that life was hard. He ... to the glory of God. 1. Ed Young, (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 1994), p.53. 2. Ibid. pp.155-6. 3. Christina Feldman and Jack Kornfield, STORIES OF THE SPIRIT, STORIES OF THE HEART (San Francisco: HarperCollins Publishers, 1991), p ...

320. Love Is Extravagant

John 12:1-11

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... said, Why was this perfume not sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?’ “ (John 12:4-6) You’ve got to admit that Judas had a point. His was the voice of sweet reasonableness. “Let’s not let ourselves ... said that it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God (Cf. Mark 10:25 and Luke 18:25). Now, some commentators would have us believe that the word has been mistakenly translated. They say that a slight slip of the ...

321. Jesus and the Baptists

Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... problem it seems to me, is that all too often we forget who we are. (And Whose we are.) Perhaps the similarity between Jesus’ baptism and our own comes at this point. In Mark’s Gospel, the baptism of Jesus establishes Jesus identity once and for all. Paul says that the baptism of Christian believers establishes our identity, too. (Gal. 3:26-29; Rom. 6:3-11) “You are my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” Jesus is who God says He is. So also...we are who God says we are, and in Christ Jesus ...

322. Seeing Jesus Clearly

Mark 1:29-34

Sermon

Paul E. Flesner

... picture how he operated. Do you picture him as the kind of person who was up at the crack of dawn to catch the 6:56 express donkey into Jerusalem? Or do you see him as an easy-going itinerant who roamed about the countryside preaching, teaching, and ... difference how clearly he could see! How clearly can you see Jesus? What do you see? I would like to turn your attention back to Mark's Gospel text for this morning. The season of the Church year is the Epiphany Season, and in a way, the theme of this season might ...

323. The Forgiveness Factor

Mark 2:1-12

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... and demon-possessed. The whole town gathered at the door, and Jesus healed many who had various diseases. He also drove out many demons ..." (Mark 1:32-34a). In fact, the hoopla wore Jesus out to such an extent that he needed to get away for some quiet time ... there, thinking to themselves, ‘Why does this fellow talk like that? He's blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?' " (vv. 6-7). For what it is worth, modern "teachers of the law" might have objections, too: what about some word of penitence or ...

324. An Annual Reminder

John 20:1-9

Sermon

David J. Kalas

... at the same time, he assures the people that God’s grace (15:10) and their labor (15:58) have not been in vain. Mark 16:1-8 One of my New Testament professors along the way once shared what he thought was the single greatest evidence of ... himself who waits inside the tomb. Indeed, Matthew’s account seems to indicate that he was gone even before the stone was rolled away (28:1-6). He can be found by those who seek him, to be sure, but not there. He’s not in the tomb. Application I mentioned earlier a ...

325. The Sweet Fragrance of Brokenness

Luke 7:36-50

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... anointed 1 Samuel 10: King Saul anointed king 1 Kings 1:38-50: King Solomon anointed king Hebrews 1: The Son of God anointed 2 Corinthians 2:12-17: The Fragrance of Christ Matthew’s Witness to Jesus’ anointing at Bethany just before his betrayal (26:6-16) Mark’s Witness to Jesus’ anointing at Bethany just before his betrayal (14:3-11) John’s Witness to Jesus’ anointing at Bethany by Mary Six Days before the Passover (12:1-11) Luke’s Witness to a Sinful Woman who Anointed Jesus at the Home of ...

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