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376. Saints Alive!

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

Theodore F. Schneider

... we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is (1 John 3:2). What We Shall Be It was Easter morning. The nave of Saint Luke would be filled to overflowing every hour from 8 a.m. until noonday. On the front of the bulletin ... have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his (Romans 6:17)." A Prologue To Discipleship Matthew places the Beatitudes at the very beginning of Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, and this sermon ...

377. When Good People Pray

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... would become part of the body of Christ. And notice what happens next, after Jesus’ baptism. Luke writes, “And as he was praying . . .” (Note those words.) “And as he was praying, heaven ... recognize them, and they could be reunited with their loved ones. (6) Can you imagine the relief and joy those soldiers experienced when ... am well pleased.” 1. Morgan Phillips, https://www.foxnews.com/us/arkansas-woman-texting-father-every-day-response. 2. (St. Louis: CBP Press). 3. Contributed. Source unknown. 4 ...

378. Easter In November

Luke 20:27-40

Sermon

King Duncan

... said that, let me put your mind to rest on the central message of today's lesson from Luke's Gospel: the Gospel is unequivocal. Those who are joined with Christ will live with him in ... ." A teenager raised her hand and said, "But Jesus only needed it for three days." (6) Yes, he did, and that is good news for us who are his disciples. Author ... 1. The Best of Bulletin Board (Kansas City: Pioneer Books, 1994), p. 145. 2. Joyful Noiseletter, 3-2000, p. 2, "The Lord's Laughter." Contributed by Dr. John Bardsley. 3 ...

379. The First Sign of Civilization

Luke 10:25-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... do them again and again.” (1) “Kindness can cost us”—that’s a good point to consider, too, as we look at this morning’s lesson from Luke 10, the story of the Good ... and eight of those times refer to Jesus’ sense of compassion for others. (6) And considering how Jews in Jesus’ day had such contempt for Samaritans, this ... into action. He commends the one who risks himself on behalf of an enemy. What do John 3: 16-17, the central verses of the New Testament, say? “For God so loved the world that ...

380. Three Modern Meanings of the Ancient Christmas Story

Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... Luke ... expected it would happen. (1) One of the ... St. Luke in ... St. Luke''s ... see Isaiah 53:1-12. That ... follow Him. The choice is yours!" (3) I am thankful and indebted for all ... the Christmas story as told by St. Luke in his glorious gospel. It will take ... Barry we shall never be forgotten. In Luke''s gospel, we read: "and the shepherds ... 1. Thanks to George B. Wirth of Atlanta, Ga. for this material. 2. R. Maurice Boyd, Corridors of Light (Hamilton, Ontario: Colonsay House 1991), pages 71, 206. 3. Earl C. Davis, First ...

381. Do You See Lazarus On Your Doorstep?

Luke 16:19-31

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... movies but not playing all night. Hughes wanted to watch them up until 6 a.m. That is what you do if you are an eccentric millionaire.[1] Hughes has helped me to understand the rich man in Jesus’ parable. The ... 1]. Peter Harry Brown and Pat H. Broeske, Howard Hughes: The Untold Story (New York: A Dutton Book, Penguin Group, 1996), 339. [2]. Keith Nickel, Preaching the Gospel of Luke: Proclaiming God’ Royal Rule (Louisville, Kentucky: Westminster John Knox Press, 2000), 169-170. [3]. Tom Wright, Luke ...

382. If Your Sense of Purpose Ever Becomes a Burden, Remember Your Value

Matthew 10:40-42

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

... , sheds further insight about the dynamics of living the Christian life, of living your purpose with joy. A little more than of 1,600 years ago, Augustine was reflecting on how much God values us, so much that great rejoicing in the heavens transpires when ... , Matthew, Mark, and Luke, in Calvin's Commentaries, Vol. XVI.I (reprint edition; Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Books, 2005), p. 476. 3. Alain de Botton, Status Anxiety (New York: Pantheon Books, 2004), pp. 5-7. 4. Ibid, p. 6. 5. Martin Luther, ...

383. The God of War and Peace

1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23) 32-49

Sermon

Stan Purdum

... time God identifies himself by a name in the Old Testament — in Malachi 4:1 and 3 — it is as the Lord of hosts. Who are these hosts? The angels of God are sometimes referred to as God's host (Genesis 32:2 KJV and Luke 2:13). Host also means the people of Israel (Exodus 7:4 NRSV and ... the verses from Ephesians where the Apostle Paul tells his readers to "put on the whole armor of God" (Ephesians 6:11ff). Early Christianity saw itself at war with the forces of wickedness on a spiritual plane, so there is ...

384. Come To The Light

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

Sandra Hefter Herrma

... light in the house came back on at 3:00 in the morning! This business of walking in the dark (before Christ) is a major theme ... region and shadow of death light has dawned." Zechariah, father of John the Baptist, echoes that prophecy in Luke 1:78-79: "By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, ... ," when he was blinded by a brilliant light, and the voice of Jesus spoke to him (Acts 22:6-11). He was so overcome, he says he fell to the ground and "those who were with me ...

385. Behold The Man Who Took The Victory

John 20:1-18

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... to think, and I guess they don't know how to handle it either."1 That describes so well the shape the disciples were in from Friday afternoon all ... were true. We are not sure how they spent that day, but Luke and John both tell us that late in the evening they were ... and said, "Grandpa, I know why you are so old. You just won't die."3 A young man died as a result of stress during the Vietnam war. His ... God who leaves no room for doubt leaves no room for me."6 In times of doubt God reaches out to us. A preacher was ...

386. The Hope Of A Girl-- And The Hope Of The World

Isaiah 7:1-25

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... suddenly they could no longer see it. Their guide said to them, "It's all right. He'll be there when the clouds move away."6 In this Advent season I hope you will remember he is the hope of the world and your only hope because he is God ruling ... 1. James W. Moore, Standing On The Promises Or Sitting On The Premises (Nashville, Tennessee: Dimensions For Living, 1995), p. 32. 2. R. Alan Culpepper, "The Gospel Of Luke," The New Interpreter's Bible, Volume IX (Nashville, Tennessee: Abingdon Press, 1995), p. 53. 3 ...

387. Jesus Knows Everything! Jesus Is God!

John 1:43-51

Sermon

Daniel G. Mueller

... the Sermon on the Mount, that he knows all our needs even before we ask him (Matthew 6:8). King David was very much aware of how personally and completely God knew him. He confessed ... that Jesus "reflects the glory of God and bears the very stamp of his nature" (Hebrews 1:3). Just as it is part of God’s nature to know everything, so it is ... ever impressed by the knowledge of Jesus. That happened for the first time, Saint Luke tells us, when Jesus was only twelve years old. Together with his parents, he went ...

388. A Little Dirt Is Good for You

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... Luke said, “You mean I’m made out of dirt?” The teacher responded, “Well, in a sense, yes.” Luke thought for a moment, processing this information through his four-year-old brain. Then Luke said, “My Mom is NOT going to be happy about that!” (1 ... attention, on a weekend pass, outside his own bedroom. (6) What would the army be without rituals? What ... clean hands. 1. Kjergaardhelp4sunday@psst.com (Help 4 Sunday). 2. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/27/health/27brod.html?ref=science. 3. David Broder ...

389. A Costly Cross

Isaiah 52:13--53:12

Sermon

King Duncan

... knife. That death Jesus died on the cross wasn’t for his sins. He didn’t have any. His death was for my sins and your sins.’” (6) As we celebrate Good Friday, we are reminded of an enormous debt that we owe to the one who gave his life for ours. And behind that ... . . .” 1. Tony Campolo, Stories that Feed Your Soul (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2010). 2. (Moody Publishers, 1992), p. 112. 3. A more complete description of crucifixion is found in William Barclay, The Gospel of Luke (Philadelphia: ...

390. The Way of the Fox and the Way of the Lamb

Luke 13:31-35

Sermon

Lori Wagner

Can you spot a “pretender?” A “poser?” That person who maybe holds a high-level position and a high level of bravado but is low on actual follow-through? The one who issues threats but when confronted himself hides behind his staff? A sneaky, inept, degenerate, cowardly lowlife, who sounds menacing but doesn’t have it in him to stand face-to-face with his target?Who can hurl accusations and warnings but would turn and run if confronted by the object of his disdain? A loner, who needs the approval of his ...

391. When The World Goes Crazy!

Genesis 6:1-8:22

Sermon

King Duncan

... is still available for you and me today. 1. Posted from Clean Humor 2. Mark A. Tabb, Names of Heroes of the Faith (Chicago: Moody Press, 1997), p. 38. 3. Win Arn, cited in Humor for Preaching and ... Teaching by Edward K. Rowell (Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1996). 4. Michael B. Brown, Be All That You Can be, (Lima, Ohio: CSS Publishing Company, Inc., 1995), p. 42. 5. Jim Talley and Terry Benner, True Colors (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1991), p. 199. 6. Brian Luke ...

392. The Compassionate Christ

Matthew 14:13-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... the multitude. Matthew and Mark tell some version of it twice (Matt 14:13‑21; 15:32‑39; Mark 6:32‑44; 8:1‑10; Luke 9:10‑17; John 6:1‑15). There are very few miracles that have that level of reporting. That this event occurred can scarcely ... that today he can tell others his story and the story of millions of unfortunate people who were executed by the Nazis. (3) What would the world be without compassionate people, people who are willing to feel the pain of those less fortunate than themselves? ...

393. The Fig Tree

Luke 13:1-9

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... what I think ... unless you repent, you repent, you too will all perish" (Luke 13:5 cf). Huh? But there is more to this passage than a ... place of righteousness, wickedness was there as well" (3:16 NRSV). How about those folks that Pilate ... free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord." — Romans 6:23 NRSV (emphasis mine) "For by grace you have been saved through faith ... eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost" (55:1). You who struggle at home, you whose jobs bore you or oppress ...

394. A Jiffy for Eternity

John 3:1-17

Sermon

Robert Leslie Holmes

... can see the kingdom of God without being born from above" (v. 3). Christ's metaphor is so commonly understood that even young children can ... live; and you shall know that I am the Lord. (Ezekiel 37:4-6) The record testifies that when the wind of God moved over those dead ... his mission this way in Luke's gospel, "The Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost" (Luke 19:10). The gospel ... is motivated by God's desire to love us because "God is love" (1 John 4:16). God's love says, "I love you simply because I ...

395. A Word to the Wealthy

Mark 10:17-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... it will be,” Jesus concluded, “with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God” (Luke 12:13-21). Do you take Jesus seriously or not? It’s a serious question. Now you and ... studies, it turns on you. The more you have, the less happiness it brings. (6) There can come a point where money becomes so important in your life that it ... God? 1. Scams, True Stories from the Edge (Buffalo, NY: Annick Press Ltd., 2004), pp. 2-3. 2. I have misplaced the source of this illustration. 3. G. ...

396. Is Jesus Still in the Healing Business?

Luke 4:38-44, Luke 4:31-37

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... 39 tell us how Jesus healed Simon Peter’s mother in law of some kind of illness. Luke, with the keen eye of a physician, is the only gospel writer to note that she had ... to Jesus from all directions and he healed them. The Sabbath was over at sundown, around 6:00 PM. On the Sabbath Jews were prohibited from traveling over 2/3rds of a mile ... were released and rose to the ceiling. But, he says, when the service was over, 1/3 of the worshippers were still holding on to their balloons. If people know the love ...

397. Sit Up and Speak!

Luke 7:11-17

Sermon

Arley K. Fadness

... her," I prayed. We enter our story in the village of Nain best, when we feel a bit of what Erna felt. The mother, in Luke's gospel, from the little hamlet of Nain had only one son. And like the mother from Zarephath in Elijah's time, she had ... lives, my ever living head!3 1. David W. Anderson, Paul G. Hill, Roland D. Martinson, Coming of Age (Minneapolis: Augsburg Fortress, 2006), p. 1. 2. David Murrow, Why Men Hate Going to Church (Nashville: Nelson Books, 2005), p. 6. 3. "I Know That My Redeemer ...

398. Wonderful Opportunities for Mission

Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23)

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

... faith today also tend to perpetuate this understanding. Best-selling author and megachurch pastor, Rick Warren, sees mission mostly in this way.3 Though to his credit of late, he has begun to immerse himself in a mission to help in the struggle against the ... L.III.1, in The Works of John Wesley, Vol. 6 (3rd edition; Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Books, 1996), p. 133. See the use of this citation by Warren, p. 259. 8. John Calvin, Commentary On a Harmony of The Evangelists, Matthew, Mark, and Luke (1555), in ...

399. Etched in Stone

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... particular study, 40 percent of Americans subscribe to five or fewer commandments. (1) That’s very American, isn’t it pick and choose the ... . 2. Honor yer Ma and Pa. 3. No tellin’ tales or gossipin’. 4. Git yerself to Sunday meeting. 5. Put nothin’ before God. 6. No foolin’ aroun’ with another fellow’s ... life than being a good person. We need to be good for something. Remember that occasion in Luke 10 when a lawyer came to Jesus and also asked, “What must I do to inherit eternal life ...

400. A Woman's Place

Genesis 2:4-25

Sermon

Erskine White

... , Paul might tell women in 1 Timothy not to teach or have authority because there are women in that church who are teaching false doctrine. Perhaps they have fallen prey to certain fundamentalist fallacies (e.g. 1:4, 3:6, 4: if). Maybe Paul is ... , and Jesus had enough trouble with the authorities without inviting charges of sexual immorality. But Jesus had women in His company (cf. Luke 24:22a). He instructed women in the faith, which was unheard of at that time. He first revealed Himself as the Messiah ...

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