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476. Jerusalem, Emmaus and the Meaning of Life

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

Gregory J. Johanson

... why Luke used ... 1 Hello, young man. Do come in. (We shake hands.) Yes, I do remember you. L-2 How are you? D-2 I’m as well as one can expect to be at my age ... It’s a beautiful morning, you know. A good morning to just look out into nature. (His hand indicates a mountain scene on a poster - snow capped mountains in the distance - spring flowers in a meadow in the foreground) Can you see the river running this way and that (his hands paint the picture) over the rocks, turning and changing all the time? L-3 ...

477. An Unforgettable Day

Luke 2:41-52

Sermon

King Duncan

... impression. We never forget them. At the end of today's lesson from the Gospel of Luke, Luke tells us that Jesus' mother Mary "treasured all these things in her heart." That's an ... destroyed. From then on, things were different between me and my mother." (6) That happens in families. How you handle mistakes, problems, disappointments, conflict of ... . 1. "The Day I'll Never Forget" by Connie Collins, More Sept. 2002 pp. 42-45. 2. King Duncan, The Amazing Law of Influence (Gretna, LA: Pelican Publishing, 2001). 3 ...

478. Christ Arose

John 20:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... believe it” (16:11). Luke is more blunt: “[The disciples] did not believe the women, because their words seemed to them like nonsense” (Luke 24:11). Even after ... . She spoke up [and said she did] and they shot her for it.” (6) Such a testimony as Cassie made that day makes our witness look pretty pathetic ... 1. http://www.epulpit.net/080323.htm. 2. Nora Gallagher, Practicing Resurrection (Knopf Doubleday Publishing). Cited by Daniel Clendenin, http://www.journeywithjesus.net/Essays/20070402JJ.shtml#. 3 ...

479. Liberating the Possessed

Luke 8:26-39

Sermon

Arley K. Fadness

... " represents 6,000 soldiers in a typical Roman army, darkness is truly in charge. Envision 6,000 ... reflection and prayer, "I now know Satan is real. I have met it."1 The demons in "Legion" beg Jesus not to order them back to ... in South Dakota. It's a long way from the Gerasene region in Luke 8 to Trondjhem Lutheran Church in rural South Dakota. But I must ... The girl, with tears streaming down her face said, "Then I will go with you."3 Liberated — we are inspired to be with Christ, our freedom. We break out in ...

480. Made for Joy

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Just when things looked their worst, something happened which changed despair to hope. (6) The first thing that the angel said to the shepherds was, “Fear not.” ... For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:10-11) Don’t worry about your future this Advent season. God is in control. Don’t worry ... 1. http://preceptaustin.org/philippians_illustrations_4.htm 2. Rev. Scott W. Alexander, http://www.rruuc.org/index.php?id=191&sermon=070722. 3. John ...

481. Peace Be With You

John 20:19-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... ’t be afraid.” In Luke’s telling of this same story, the disciples are terrified when Jesus suddenly appears in their midst. They think he is a ghost (Luke 24:36-39). No wonder ... , Jr., listed looking for the best in others as a way to find peace of mind. (6) Toward the end of World War II, Harry S. Truman, then President, was asked how he ... day: “Peace be with you!” 1. MONDAY FODDER, http://family-safe-mail.com/. 2. Laugh & Lift - http://www.laughandlift.com/. 3. Brian Tracy, Motivation (The Brian ...

482. While It Was Still Dark

John 20:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... ” (Luke 9:58). He owned no property on which to be buried. The tomb belonged to this same Joseph of Arimathea. Probably he had prepared it for his own burial. Matthew, Mark and Luke tell ... on which to stand . . . a hope that raises you above despair and keeps you going.” (6) It’s a dark, dark world without Easter. On the other hand, with Easter, we ... been before. 1. John A. Huffman Jr., http://www.preaching.com/sermons/11600669/. 2. Rick Renner, Paid in Full (Teach All Nations Publishers, 2008). 3. Alain ...

483. A Cat In a Tree

Matthew 14:13-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... back, looking for breakfast. (1) Come to think of ... 3. www.whitehouse.gov/omb/rewrite/budget/fy2008/defense. Cited at http://day1.org/2036-closing_the_great_chasm_faith__global_hunger_part_2. 4. Forging a Real World Faith (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers, 1989), pp. 176-177. 5. (Grand Rapids: Discovery House Publishers, 1993), pp. 28-31. 6. Danny E. Bush, Invitation to the Feast (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1985), p. 64 7. The Rev. Charles Hoffacker, http://www.lectionary.org/Sermons/Hoff/Luke/Luke ...

484. Please Pass the Resurrection Biscuits

Luke 24:35-48

Sermon

King Duncan

... my feet. It is I myself . . .” The response of the disciples is a sermon in itself. Luke tells us that “they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement . . .” In ... opened their eyes and cried for joy. For what they saw exceeded their fondest dreams. (6) What a beautiful analogy of what awaits us when we pass to a better world ... is alive. Hallelujah. Amen. 1. http://day1.org/1869-resurrection_biscuits. 2. In the Eye of the Storm (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Inc.), pp. 176-177). 3. When the Game Is ...

485. A Child of the Resurrection

Luke 20:27-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... messed up that I don’t think God can love me.” The priest replied, “God has to love you. That’s God’s job.” (6) His words made a profound effect on Lamott’s life. Is it God’s “job” to love you? It’s definitely God’s nature to ... us to spend eternity with Him. 1. SillyBuddies.com News, August 18, 2003. From:cathie@sillygirl.com (Cathie Walker). 2. Reader’s Digest, Sept. 2005, p. 108. 3. The Preacher’s Outline and Sermon Bible: Luke by Leadership Ministries Worldwide (1996: Chattanooga ...

486. Christmas Snapshots

Luke 2:1-14, (15-20)

Sermon

King Duncan

... 11, writes this to Santa, “Do you know Jesus is the real reason for Christmas? Not to be mean,” she continues, “but he is.” (1) Well, of course, Rosanne is right. Jesus is the reason for the season. Years ago, there was a cartoon in the “Family Circus” comic ... C. Cook Church Ministries Curriculum). 3. Albert Barnes, Commentary on the Gospel of Luke. 4. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House, 1995), pp. 36-37. 5. Contributed. From a sermon by Rev. Joe McKeever. 6. Experience the Joy of ...

487. Bringing Life to a Party

Luke 24:36b-48

Sermon

King Duncan

... , as if you belong there, and no one will question you. (1) Our Bible verses today make me think of Fred Karger and ... .” The response of the disciples is a sermon in itself. Luke tells us that they “disbelieved for joy . . .” It was simply ... a life lived in radical commitment to God’s love and justice.” (3) How outrageous are the claims of the Gospel? The divine Creator of ... weren’t enough to protect him from his greatest fear, his own death. (6) You have to wonder in Krupp’s situation if it was fear ...

488. Persistence And Prayer

Luke 18:1-8

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... other women prisoners. She was now free to make a new beginning even with this man who had done unforgivable things to women prisoners.”[6] Amen. [1]. Robert Schuller, Tough Times Never Last, But Tough People Do (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1983 ), 91-92. [2]. Email conversation, November 21, 2015 with Janet Ross. [3]. Fred B. Craddock, Interpretation: Luke, A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching, 210. [4]. Elie Wiesel, Night (translated from the French by Marion Wiesel, New York: Hill and ...

489. How About Some Applause for the Creator?

Luke 2:1-14, (15-20)

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... the performance to this very day. A fitting ending to a piece of music that was truly inspired by God. (6) There is something about Christmas that brings out the best in people. At Christmas we are conscious of the people in our lives who mean the most ... we live in a God-invaded world. 1. All Content ©2023, https://generousorthodoxy.org/sermons/the-star-and-the-child-a-christmas-sermon. 2. Https://Cepreaching.Org/Commentary/2022-12-19/Luke-21-14-15-20/. 3. Anwahs, “Trespassing Snowmen,” Dailygood.org, 26 ...

490. What’s the Good Word?

John 1:1-18

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... all their host by the breath of his mouth.” (Psalm 33:6) By the word of the Lord the prophets were sent forth. (As ... exactly the same. All of the New testament writers, except St. Luke, were Jews. For the Jews, the term “God” meant the ... the glory as of a father’s only son, full of grace and truth.” (John 1:14) I write this sermon on a portable laptop computer while sitting in my study ... folks love the darkness more than they love the light (3:19). But nevertheless the light continues to shine in the ...

491. Beyond Despair

Psalm 43:1-5, Psalm 42:1-11

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... like sea billows roll; Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, "It is well, it is well with my soul."(6) "Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me?" Move beyond despair. "Put your hope in God..." Amen! 1. Kyle D. Pruett, M.D., Fatherneed (New York: The Free Press, 2000), p. 6 2. Matthew 26:39 3. Alan Culpepper, "The Gospel of Luke," New Interpreter's Bible, CD edition, (Nashville : Abingdon, 2002) 4. http://www.sojo.net/index.cfm?action=news.display_archives&mode=current_ opinion ...

492. One Life To Live

Isaiah 42:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... ourselves acceptable in the sight of God. (Matt. 22: 10-13, Rom. 13: 14, Luke 15: 22, Rev. 19: 11-13) In order to help us understand what it ... is Lord." He turned and looked at the paper in her lap. She had marked out the word "No." (6) Dr. Scroggie's method may seem a little heavy-handed to many of us, but it points to a ... a light for a dark and dying world. 1. (Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers, 2001), pp. 35-36. 2. The Associated Press. 1997. 3. Max Lucado, WHEN CHRIST COMES (Nashville: Word Publishing, 1999 ...

493. Elephants in the Room: Depression

Lamentations 3:17-26

Sermon

Charley Reeb

... Eventually, they do find him, however. Perhaps what is most striking about Luke is his aching search for an absent God. One day he receives ... s all I ever think about, and I am depressed. (Lamentations 3:17-20) Depression The writer of Lamentations suffered from what some ... cause of alcoholism, drug abuse, and other addictions - 1 in 5 adults will experience some form of mental illness Get Help! The good ... those treated show an improvement in the first 4 to 6 weeks of treatment. Unfortunately, 2/3rds of those who suffer ...

494. The Mighty Wind of God

Acts 2:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... her . . . He thought the milk might be sour after such a traumatic event. (1) Obviously he was a pessimist. I would have gone ahead and milked her and ... you cannot tell where it comes from or where it is going.” (John 3:8). This particular time it blew upon a group of individuals waiting in ... our sense of love for one another. Listen as Luke continues his description of the church on the Day ... down that will tell you if it is the real thing.” (6) The church at Pentecost set the pattern for us. Pentecost is not ...

495. How Would You Introduce Jesus?

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

Sermon

King Duncan

... not optional. It is essential. So how do you introduce Jesus to others? The books of Matthew, Mark and Luke focus on Jesus’ actions, his miracles. But the book of John is all about Jesus’ identity as the Son ... is on the World Watch List as one of the most dangerous places in the world for Christians. (6) When Viktor prayed that first prayer to Jesus, he knew that the drugs and the money and ... .thestreet.com/story/12784742/1/worst-business-cards-all-time.html. 3. Evelyn Anderson, http://www. ...

496. Blessing, Testing, Response

Matthew 25:31-46

Sermon

King Duncan

... purely a coincidence that our average annual income in America is 60 times as much as 1/3 of the world, who exist on less than $ 100 a year. No, we Christians believe it ... deserve to be blessed. No we have been given much so that we can give much. In Luke 7: 47 Jesus said, "To whom much has been given, much is required." There is no question ... asking God to provide their food. That was the attitude which the disciples had in Mark 6:30 after Jesus had taught the 5,000 in the wilderness. It was getting late, the ...

497. Secretary to Saint Peter

Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... few difference we find in this Gospel in which we are going to spend the coming year: 1.) It is the closest thing we will ever have to a report on Jesus’ life. Now, ... an embarrassment to the other Gospel writers. To Mark, Jesus is simply the carpenter.(6:3) Later on Matthew changes that to the carpenter’s son. No one tells us ... has risen, the young man said. Go tell his disciples. And Peter, Mark adds, unlike Matthew and Luke again. Was it because he’d known Peter and the old man wanted his name there? So ...

498. God, The Enemy

Luke 12:1-12

Sermon

... And then I decided that maybe he had already rendered a judgment about it. I find it in Luke 12:4-5: I tell you, my friends, do not fear those who kill the body, and ... who has torn, and he will heal us; he has struck down, and he will bind us up."6 We tend to hear only the positive parts of that verse -- "Repent ... he will heal us ... he will ... on this side of eternity. 1. Jon Bonne, "Unrepentent McVeigh is executed" MSNBC.com, July 11, 2001. 2. www.bowdoin.edu/~azimman/henley.html 3. Viktor E. Frankl, Man's ...

499. Practical Tips For Powerful Prayer

Matthew 6:5-15

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... work. Thank God for that pear tree that is full of white blossoms. (3) Thirdly, confess one specific failing or sin. Name it. Ask God to forgive ... 1:9) The only sin that God cannot forgive is that which is not confessed. (4) Fourthly, Pray for at least three other persons. Write down their names. (5) Fifthly, share with God one of your own personal needs. Write it down. (6 ... Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” (Luke 11:13) (7) Seventh and finally, pray for Christ Church and the United ...

500. Having Fun with The Great Commission

Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

... to us that the disciples represent all future generations of believers. They represent you and me!3 What does Jesus say to us? Because all authority in heaven and earth has been given ... much preaching or the conjuring of the Spirit that is to be done in evangelism (Luke 24:46-48; Mark 16:15-18; John 20:22-23), but instead evangelists ... :1-11). And the main point of that temptation was to provide Jesus with an opportunity to testify that we are to "Worship the Lord ... God and serve only him" (Matthew 4:10; 6: ...

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