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601. What Gets Into People?

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... . His friends remember him for the dignity and faith he demonstrated in his last days. (1) It’s a sad story. We see good people addicted to alcohol, addicted to drugs, addicted ... as a prostitute before Jesus delivered her, was said to have seven demons. (Luke 8:2) This is not unusual in the New Testament. Twelve times in Mark ... 3. The New York Times Magazine, September 27, 1998, p. 21. 4. (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., Publishers, 1989), pp. 176-177 5. http://www.biblestudy.org/basicart/depress.html 6. 6 ...

602. Escape from the Island of Spiritual Sloth

Matthew 6:16-18

Sermon

Frank G. Honeycutt

... poverty will come upon you like a robber, and want, like an armed warrior" (6:6, 9-11).1 As the seven deadly sins took shape in the early Middle Ages, the ... Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord' and do not do what I tell you?" (Luke 6:46). So if we are serious about moving from spiritual slothfulness towards Christian maturity then ... child of God, full of grace and beauty." It was a practice that the girl took into adulthood.3 Martin Luther once said, "You cannot stop the birds from flying over your head, but you can ...

603. The Blessed Promise

John 17:20-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... chalked “eternity” over half a million times on the city streets of that metropolis. (6) Arthur Malcolm Stace was perhaps a bit obsessive, but you and I have probably ... grave. It concerned the birth of her first child. She writes, “The morning my son Luke was born, I held his tiny body and considered the journey he had taken in ... glory forever. 1. Bruce Bickel and Stan Jantz, Stories We Heard About Joy (Nashville: Countryman, 2001), pp. 43-46. 2. Reader’s Digest, Dec., 1998, p. 60. 3. http://pastorjon ...

604. Good News about Faith

Mark 10:46-52

Sermon

King Duncan

... have faith, said the Master, you can move mountains. Not even a lot of faith, he said. Even the faith of a mustard seed will do (Luke 17:6). Faith can change your life. Take the case of the blind man in today’s Gospel lesson. We don’t know his real name. Bartimaeus simply ... of faith. That kind of faith moves mountains. 1. Reverend Jim Pye, http://www.sermonsplus.co.uk/Mark%2010.46‑52.htm. 2. “A Couple of High Climbers” by Carole Bula, Time, June 18, 2001, p. 62. 3. Dr. R. L. Hymers, Jr., http://www. ...

605. A One Sentence Legacy

Luke 14:25-35

Sermon

King Duncan

... a contractor or an architect rather than simply a hired worker. Today’s story from Luke’s Gospel reflects Jesus’ business background. There were many who were starting to follow ... would leave as his legacy to be “Tastes great! Less filling!” So he walked away. (6) What sentence will one day summarize your life? “He was a great father.” “She kept ... to that plan today? 1. Fred Miller, MONDAY FODDER, http://family-safe-mail.com/ 2. (New York: Broadway Books 2008). 3. Leland Gregory, Stupid History ...

606. Sheep Without a Shepherd

Mark 6:30-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... with a predator. God is angry when anyone tries to harm one of His sheep in any way. (6) That is why God sent Christ to be our shepherd. “I am the good shepherd,” Christ says in ... us as if there was no one else on earth to care for. Jesus told a parable in Luke 15 about a shepherd who has a hundred sheep and loses one of them. What does he do? He ... call your name. Amen. 1. Contributed. Source unknown. 2. The Rev. Dr. Dwight A. Moody, http://day1.org/4402-where_is_jesus. 3. Fadiman, Clifton. Bartlett’s ...

607. When the Pressure Is On

John 6:1-14

Sermon

James Merritt

... help you maintain a healthier lifestyle. First of all, it uses only 1/3 the energy of normal cooking methods, and because very little water is ... eat?" But this He said to test him, for He Himself knew what He would do." (vv. 5-6) Now immediately we are given a clue as to the meaning of this miracle. This was a test ... want you to get something today. If you're facing a situation that you think is impossible, remember Luke 18:27, "The things which are impossible with men are possible with God." If you're facing a ...

608. Facing Up To The Giant Task Of Life

1 Samuel 17:1-58

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... large enough to uproot that mulberry tree over there and send it flying into the sea." (Luke 17:6) And again Jesus said, "If you have faith even as small as a tiny mustard ... shifted the truck into gear, saying, "Not a cop in sight. Let's take a chance!"(1) Many people are that way about God's law. They look around to see if anyone is ... past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home!"(3) Now listen closely, I want to share the good news this morning that to all of us ...

609. Making Sense of the Ascension

Luke 24:50-53

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... said the prophet Isaiah when he experienced God’s presence in the Temple (see Isaiah 6). Such metaphorical use of language ought not to bother us; we use language that way all ... the right hand of God the Father. Luke says (in the Book of Acts) that a cloud took Him out of their sight (Acts 1:9b). Now, unless we understand what ... at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to him.” (I Peter 3:22) That is to say that, as a result of the Ascension, everything that has domination over ...

610. I'm O.k.; You're A Little Suspect

Luke 6:37-42

Sermon

King Duncan

... blind to our own faults, but quick to notice the faults of others. OUR TEXT FROM LUKE'S GOSPEL TELLS US THAT WHEN WE PASS JUDGEMENT ON OTHERS, WE ARE TAKING THE PLACE ... wondered if the woman was overcome by the extreme effort required to be charming to someone she disliked. (6) No amount of charm can make up for a heart full of hate. In order to live ... 1. Tim Storey. It's Time for Your Comeback (Tulsa, OK.: Harrison House, 1998), pp. 46-47. 2. Pastor Tim's Clean Laugh List - http://www.cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh 3 ...

611. Tell You the Truth

John 14:5-14

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... came to tell us the truth, 1) the truth about what lies inside ourselves; 2) the truth about what lies outside ourselves; 3) the truth about what lies beyond ... not because you saw miraculous signs but because you ate the loaves and had your fill" (John 6:26). "I tell you the truth, everyone who sins is a slave to sin" (John 8:34). " ... town" (Matthew 8:10). "I tell you the truth, no prophet is accepted in his hometown" (Luke 4:24). Jesus told the truth about the inhumanity of humanity, about the sins and shortcomings ...

612. In Love with Howard

Matthew 13:44-46

Sermon

King Duncan

... long, long time. It was a Howard Family Enterprise . . .” (1) That’s a pretty healthy view of the universe for ... the young lion . . . together; and a little child shall lead them” (11:6) The prophet was speaking of a kingdom that was coming to this world ... good purpose, and the day is coming when we will reach our destination. (3) That’s the kingdom of God Jesus was describing. God’s sure victory ... is,’ because the kingdom of God is within you” (Luke 17:21‑22). God can reign in our hearts today ...

613. Power for Today

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... of them”? It is best not to even try. This is not a normal experience. Luke was trying as best he could to describe the power that came upon the disciples on ... sank, never got there and never rescued a single soul. No fire, no power, no one rescued!” (6) Could that be said about us that we have the form of religion, but not its power? ... Son, and Father. Amen. 1. Hidden in Plain Sight (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2002), pp. 65-66. 2. (New Jersey: Fleming H. Revell Company, 1985). 3. February 2000, p. ...

614. Sisters

Luke 10:38-42

Sermon

King Duncan

... of a woman named Martha. Notice I didn’t say “in the home of Mary and Martha.” Luke tells us that this was Martha’s house. Perhaps Martha was a widow. That might explain how she ... only one thing. Mary has chosen the better portion, which will not be taken away from her . . .’” (6) Even work that is good work can get to be too much. In the midst of all these ... indeed. 1. Francine Klagsbrun, Mixed Feelings (New York: Bantam, 1992), p. 97. 2. THE JOKESMITH, Volume XXIII, Number 2, Spring, 2006. 3. Dr. ...

615. How Jesus’ Friendship Makes Your Burdens Light

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

... 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 ... we might just get more converts if everyone knew him like we do. Amen. 1. For documentation of this point, that since Matthew abolishes the distinction between the time of Jesus and the time of ... Press, 1959), pp. 383-384. 3. John Calvin, Commentary On a Harmony of The Evangelists, Mathew, Mark, and Luke (1555), in Calvin's Commentaries, ...

616. No More Tears

John 11:17-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... approached Jerusalem. Jesus wept over the city because of the unbelief of its citizens (Luke 19:41). The third time was in Gethsemane. The writer of Hebrews describing Christ’ ... and in defiance of medical knowledge and materialistic common sense, that patient LIVED!” (6) It doesn’t happen often, such literal healing. And why should it? Even ... once again. 1. Judy Brown, Squeaky Clean Comedy (Andrews McMeel, 2005). 2. The Wounded Warrior (Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers, Inc., 2006), p. 33. 3. Bruce J. ...

617. A Road Straight to Your Heart

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... waterfowl issue. Do we have all our ducks in a row for the coming of the Messiah? Luke tells us that the coming of John the Baptist is the fulfillment of the prophecy of Isaiah, “A ... be called on, and he replied, with a genuinely modest attitude, “We always have to be prepared.” (6) Wow! Imagine coming to worship never knowing when you may be called on to give the sermon. ... 1. http://www.natpresch.org/sermon.php?d=1997-12-14%200000 2. The Rev. Dr. B. Wiley Stephens, http://day1.org/1610-uncluttering. 3 ...

618. How to Forgive

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

King Duncan

... The more prone a person is to grant forgiveness, the less likely he or she will suffer from any stress‑related illnesses. (6) Many studies have echoed that research. Forgiveness is the key to a healthy mind and heart. Forgive someone who has done ... others as much as God has forgiven us. 1. http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-foundation-of-forgiveness-where-forgiveness-begins-michael-luke-sermon-on-forgiveness-for-others-122581.asp. 2. Guideposts. 3. Dr. John Vertefeuille, http://www.cedarpark.org/ ...

619. What Will It Take to Make You Happy?

Luke 6:17-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... some unique and unusual statements about happiness which we know as the Beatitudes. Luke, in his Gospel, gives us a condensed version of some of those stirring ... meaning are much more important in our search for happiness. (6) That is the reason that people of faith are ... 1. Marc Reklau, Destination Happiness: 12 Simple Principles That Will Change Your Life (Change Your Habits, Change Your Life, Book 3; Kindle Edition). 2. Norman Vincent Peale, In God We Trust (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1994). 3 ...

620. Mary's Witness

Luke 1:39-45, (46-55)

Sermon

King Duncan

... ‘large, hopeful shadows against the walls of our life and our world . . .’” (3) That’s when we see God most clearly, when His light and hope ... programs. (4) Truly, “a little child will lead them . . .” (Isaiah 11:6) God came as a poor baby to bring us life at Christmas ... teenager. Some of our older members will remember Crenna as Luke McCoy in the popular television program, “The real McCoys” years ... joy of Christmas in your own life as well. 1. “Whole Foods Will Celebrate the New Royal Baby with ...

621. A Question of Trust

Romans 5:1-5

Sermon

King Duncan

... people to look for romance online, which led to a huge rise in romance scams. (1) The financial losses from all these scams are staggering. But the loss of trust is ... of the Holy Spirit, making his power perfect in her weakness, that allowed her to persevere and find hope. (6) It is only in our suffering that God’s power is made perfect in weakness. We can never ... Life, July 1999, p. 38. 3. “The Liquor-Soaked Devil Shrines of Bolivia’s Deadliest Mine,” by Luke Fater Atlas Obscura, October 25, ...

622. Sycamore Blues

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Major Text Jesus Sees Zacchaeus in a Sycamore and Invites Himself to Zacchaeus’s Table (Luke 19) Minor Text Adam and Eve Hide from God (Genesis 3) Rehoboam Overtaxes the People (1 Kings 12) Psalm 15: Those Who Dwell with the Lord Do Not Overcharge Others Psalm 19 ... they are difficult to move and transplant; still, the sycamore fig is said to represent “regeneration.” Note the passage in Luke 17:6: “If you had faith as a grain of mustard seed, you might say to this sycamine tree, ‘be plucked up by ...

623. A Perspective on the Ascension

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

Donald Macleod

... Spirit at Pentecost. Let us now carry our thinking upon this event through three stages: 1. Luke tells us that the Risen Lord charged the disciples to "wait" (v. 4). What ... were to experience the fulfillment of Jesus’ promise - the gift of power (vv. 4, 6, 8). It was not, however, power in general or what we associate with ... Christian men and women will form anew the phalanx of the church and face bravely a disbelieving world. 3. There is more - and this is where you and I are exposed to the real meaning and ...

624. Grounds for Blessing

Matthew 13:1-23, Luke 8:1-15, Mark 4:1-20

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... 2016 The Purpose of the Seed (Genesis 1) The Story of Cain’s Offering (Bad Ground/A Jealous Heart, Genesis 4) Psalm 1: The Righteous is a Fruit-Bearing ... 3: The Lord’s Wisdom is a Tree of Life The Prophet Hosea Compares Israel to Poisonous Weeds Plowed into the Sowed Field (Hosea 10) Israel Must Break Up Its Unplowed Ground and Return to the Lord (Jeremiah 4) Jesus’ Parables of Seed and Harvest As Told By His Disciples (Mark 4, Luke 8, Matthew 13) Paul Warns That You Reap What You Sow (Galatians 5 and 6 ...

625. Prophet Without Honor

Mark 6:1-13

Sermon

David Coffin

... 6 lesson today. The story of Jesus being rejected in his home town of Nazareth is also cited in Matthew 13 and Luke 4. This means it was well known by all of the synoptic gospel writers. In Luke ... perceived as less able to do much help and service to the community. In Season 3 of Little House on the Prairie, the episode titled “Little Lost Girl,” the little sister ... preach at this point was to repent, as John the Baptizer also preached (Mark 1:4 RSV). If they were refused, then they were to move on and shake ...

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