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451. At Your Service Lord

Ephesians 4:11-12

Sermon

James Merritt

... . Jesus said again, "For even I didn't come to be served, but to serve others and give My life as a ransom for many." (Mark 10:45 NLT) The secret to greatness in the kingdom of God is not how many servants you have, but what kind of a servant ... also given you the equipment to do the ministry of the church, called spiritual gifts. Rom. 12:6 says, "God has given each of us the ability to do certain things well." (Rom. 12:6 NLT) Every Christian is gifted. Now we do not all have the same gifts, but we are ...

452. Am I a Real Christian?

Acts 11:26

Sermon

James Merritt

... by Christian principles, read a Christian Bible, and even have a Christian worldview and still not be a Christian. Now these things may mark a Christian, but they do not make a Christian. There is a difference between being a Christian in name and being a ... come short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23) The reason that is a problem is because Romans 6:23 says, "The wages of sin is death". (Romans 6:23) That death is not just physical death, but spiritual death, which is eternal separation from God. Now ...

453. Can't We All Just Get Along?

Mark 9:38-41

Sermon

King Duncan

... got upset about something and headed off on their own. This is ironic when you consider today’s text from the Gospel of Mark. Jesus is teaching in Capernaum. One of his disciples, John, comes to him and says, “Teacher, we saw a man driving out demons in ... event as the ultimate act of sportsmanship. Others have said it is the “greatest moment in sports history” anyone has ever seen. (6) I say it reflects a change that must take place in human hearts before God’s kingdom comes on earth, even as ...

454. Our Common Life in Christ

Philippians 2:1-11

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... Christ, there are other human beings who know us the way we are and still love us. Mark that down. The fellowship of the Spirit is marked by unconditional love. In his novel, Sweet Thursday, John Steinbeck tells of a young prostitute named Susie ... will fulfill law of Christ. For if a man imagines himself to be somebody, when he is nothing, he is deluding himself.” (Gal. 6:1-3 NEB) At the heart of our common life in Christ is the ministry of spiritual support, correction, guidance, and restoration. I would ...

455. Living While You Wait

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... in us, and present to others through us - when we live as He would have us live. And gentleness is one of his marks upon us. The Greek word translated gentleness in this verse is one of the most untranslatable Greek words. The baffling difficulty is seen ... fruit of the spirit. III The third signal for living while we wait: Peace comes through prayer. Listen again to verses 6 and 7: “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made to known ...

456. Born Again

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... re—creation. That’s the favorite language of Paul. He speaks of the Christian dying with Christ and rising to new life. (Romans 6:1-11) Paul refers to those who are new Christians as “babes in Christ” (I Corinthians 3:1,2) You remember his most ... with everyone who is born of the Spirit.” (vs. 6, 8). Realizing that, a second thing becomes clear. Jesus’ call to us and our primary response is that of repentance. That’s the way Mark described Jesus’ ministry. “Now after John was arrested, Jesus ...

457. A Glimpse of God

Exodus 33:19-23

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... not nearly as important, he hears. Because, as the Lord passes by, He says to Moses - look at it there in verses 6 and 7. The Lord, the Lord, a God merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in stead fast love and faithfulness ... that’s who God is - Holy Love. Let me close by simply saying that Moses knew that and you and I need to learn it. In Mark Connolly’s classic play, “Green Pastures,” there’s a moving scene in which Moses watches his people as they go into the promised land. You know ...

458. A Kingdom that Cannot Be Shaken

Hebrews 1:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... was so bad . . . McDonald’s is now selling the 1/4 ouncer. It was so bad . . . the bank returns your check marked “Insufficient Funds.” They mean them, not you. Congress says they are looking into this Bernard Madoff scandal. “Oh Great!!” says ... what would be left of her days on earth. “God has promised that my latter days will be better than my former days.” (6) His mother understood what the writer of Hebrews meant when he spoke of a kingdom that was unshakable. Have you received that kingdom ...

459. How Jesus’ Friendship Makes Your Burdens Light

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

... of developing a friendship, that you "must work at developing" it, seems to make friendship with God in Christ something that you do.6 That has not been the way friendship has worked in my life. Has it been that way for you? In my experience, ... . Doberstein (Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1959), pp. 383-384. 3. John Calvin, Commentary On a Harmony of The Evangelists, Mathew, Mark, and Luke (1555), in Calvin's Commentaries, Vol. XVI.II, trans. William Pringle (Grand Rapids, Michigan Baker Books, 2005), ...

460. It’s Not about You; It’s All about God

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

... to myself but to my faithful Savior Jesus Christ ... [to] expect all good from him alone ... and honor him with my whole heart.6 Expect all good from God. Martin Luther said something very similar in his Large Catechism. He claimed that "creatures are only the hands, ... Marsh (New York and Evanston, Illinois: Harper & Row, 1963), p. 187; Eduard Schweizer, The Good News According To Mark, trans. Donald H. Madvig (Richmond, Virginia: John Knox Press, 1970), p. 96; Eduard Schweizer, The Good News According ...

461. With Our Own Eyes

2 Peter 1:16-21

Sermon

John N. Brittain

... to the poor...." Third, did not Jesus teach in John 10:10, "I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly"? And finally in Mark 10:29-30 Jesus says to Peter, "Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father ... will either hate the one and love the other, or be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and wealth" (Matthew 6:24). "Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich ...

462. Love Lifted Me

Psalm 40:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... priest was pressured into being the substitute referee. There were a number of difficulties with this: he had no whistle; there were no markings for the boundaries; he didn’t know any of the boy’s names; they didn’t have uniforms; and, worst of all, he ... , ma’am,” the officer said, writing up her citation, “but what made you think that hurrying would help you find your way?” (6) Good question. We think if we work hard enough, if we redouble our efforts and just run fast enough, or if we have a ...

463. Eyewitness News

John 20:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC, THROUGH EYEWITNESS REPORTS. There were people who were there. They saw him. They saw the nail prints in his hands and the mark of the sword in the side that was pierced. Their eyewitness testimonies have been preserved for us in Scripture. The Apostle Peter was one of those ... blogspot.com/. 5. http://www.epulpit.net/billy100.htm. 6. http://www.firstumcpueblo.org/php/see_sermon.php?sid=10295. 7. Mark Trotter, http://clergyresources.net/Trotter/Trotter%20Easter%20Sunday.htm.

464. Recognizing the Lord

Isaiah 60:1-6

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... conversation with a Samaritan woman (John 4:1-42), his encounter with the Syro-Phoenician woman (Mark 7:24-30), and his numerous encounters with lepers (Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 17:11-19) demonstrated his desire to reach out to others but ... have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel" (Ephesians 3:5-6). The fact that God has recognized us mandates that we, in turn, recognize the presence of God in others. We would all agree ...

465. How Big of a Risk Would You Take?

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... re afraid of what others think. For some people this is the dominating fear in their lives. Some of us are cowards for Jesus. Mark Twain once said, "It is curious that physical courage should be so common in the world and moral courage so rare." A rap singer ... for Graduates (Tulsa, OK: Honor Books, Inc., 1995), p. 41. 5. Mark Buchanan, Hidden In Plain Sight (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2002), pp. 207-208. 6. (Colorado Springs: Multnomah Publishers, 2006), pp. 33-34. 7. The Very Rev. Sherry ...

466. Yada, Yada, Yada

John 12:20-36

Sermon

King Duncan

... so they answer, “The yolk.” (5) How well do you listen to those around you? How well do you listen to God? Author Mark Buchanan tells about a scene from the movie Ray which was based on the life of musician Ray Charles. Ray Charles went blind at ... , too, Mama,’ he says. She weeps with pride and sorrow and wonder.” Later he explains to someone, “I hear like you see.” (6) Ray Charles trained himself to listen. That would be wise for those of us who have our sight. Listen to your colleagues. Listen to ...

467. The Glow of a Star

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... to God (Nashville: Upper Room Books, 1996), pp. 30-31. 4. “Feasting on the Word,” Christianity Today, Vol. 37, no. 7. 5. The Clergy Journal, March 1995, p. 26. 6. Time, April 7, 2003. 7. Rabbi Emeritus Arthur Rulnick, http://www.thewjc.org/sermons/tolerance.htm. 8. http://matthewmoore.wordpress.com/2009/06/14/sermon-mark-426/. 9. John A. Huffman Jr., http://www.preaching.com/sermons/11600669/page-4/. 10. Arthur P. Ciaramicoli, and Katherine Ketcham, The Power of Empathy (New York: Penguin Putnam Inc ...

468. Broadband Discipleship

Luke 17:1-10

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... is a numerical value. The Hebrew equivalent of our "w" is the letter "vav" or "waw". The numerical value of vav is 6. So the English "www" transliterated into Hebrew is "vav vav vav", which numerically is 666. Jesus wasn’t connecting people to channel ... the hand of fellowship to any and all who sought it. Such behavior does not gain disciples any gold stars or good marks. Such behavior does not put them on par with the master, with God. Such behavior does not “earn” them any early-bird seating ...

469. Dancing for Joy (Thanksgiving)

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... me that gratitude ought to be the dominant theme of our lives. Not just on Thanksgiving Day, but our whole year should be marked by an attitude of gratitude. That is the only way to really live. Such an attitude will do wonders for your health as ... been through so much together in the last few years.” The young woman responded, “Yes! And hasn’t it been a blessing!” (6) That is the testimony of many people who have been through similar trials. They are grateful for the kind of people they have become ...

470. In the Mood for Murder

Matthew 5:21-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... tax collectors out of the temple (Mt. 21:12-17; John 2:13–22)? He was angry with those who criticized him for healing on the Sabbath (Mark 3:5 even uses the word “anger”). And in Matthew 23:17 he called the Pharisees “blind fools.” So we conclude that there is a place ... in exhaustion.” The scene closes with Forrest Gump sympathizing and saying, “Sometimes there just aren’t enough rocks.” (6) And that’s true. No matter what anyone has done to you, sometimes there just aren’t enough rocks ...

471. Good News about Sparrows

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

King Duncan

... his favorite food, Chinese. It was a relaxing meal until he opened his fortune cookie. It read: “Your recent investment will pay big dividends.” (6) Now there’s something to worry about. What is it that makes us worry so much about things that are probably never going to ... possible for one who believes.” Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, “I believe; help my unbelief!” (Mark 9:21-24) Maybe that’s your prayer. Your life is in turmoil. Fear keeps you awake at night. If only ...

472. Breaking News: The Middle East

Genesis 12:1-8

Sermon

James Merritt

... the Arab world as “the great Satan?” all goes back, believe it or not, to a question. It was a question raised by Mark Twain. Though he was no theologian, he was a very astute observer of culture, society, and breaking news. He wrote these words: “The Egyptian ... bet on Israel. Miraculously, she won that war. She won two more wars after that and today with a population of only 6 million people she is the third strongest military power in the world and the only Middle Eastern nation that produces its own ...

473. The Knot: Tied

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Sermon

James Merritt

... you still want to be together and you talk more. My mommy and daddy are like that - they look gross when they kiss. Tommy (age 6): Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well for ... in all of the New Testament. It simple refers to the way we treat the other person or the way we talk to the other person. Mark Twain said, “Kindness is a language the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” How does your love measure up to this quality and ...

474. Still Surprised After Christmas

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

David J. Kalas

... 17), for all who come to Christ (John 6:44-45), for all who come to know the Father (Matthew 11:27), and as Paul wrote in our New Testament lection for all who come to know God as Father (Galatians 4:6). Simeon’s identification of Mary’s baby ... the pervasive, intrusive shadow of the cross. On the heels of Peter’s grand recognition comes the first foretelling of the cross (see Mark 8:27-33). Only days after the beauty and celebration of Palm Sunday comes the pain and blood of Good Friday. Meanwhile, we ...

475. When You Reach the Rejection Hotline

Acts 4:1-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... rejected by the religious leaders of his day, but he was the only foundation upon which people could reliably build their lives. Mark it down so you never forget it. Jesus is the only reliable foundation on which we can build our lives. Is ... to become the head cornerstone in her life. She rejected me and gave me away . . . and few years later I was the one she needed.” (6) Can you imagine being able to love and forgive like that? Only Christ can work such a change in a person’s heart. Jesus, the stone ...

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