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Luke 7:36-50

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... lives of those around Jesus. In the example of the woman who received forgiveness from Jesus, the main object of the teaching is Simon Peter (Luke7:36-50). Simon Peter was not a loving person to begin with. Jesus contrasts the conduct of the woman with that of Simon. The woman was loving and ... all guile and insincerity and envy and all slander ... for you have tasted the kindness of the Lord (1 Peter 2:1, 3)." What an incredible power forgiveness turns loose. It is an expansive spirit. A person who has done ...

52. A Complicated Disciple

John 18:15-27

Sermon

King Duncan

... of alcoholics. Maybe God is calling us alcoholics to teach the saints what it means to be dependent upon God and on His community on earth.” (1) Maybe that’s true. After all, if Simon Peter could fall . . . No one was closer to Jesus than Simon Peter. That’s a fact we have to reckon with. Peter was present for every recorded moment of Jesus’ ministry. Peter and his brother Andrew were casting a net into the Sea of Galilee, for they were fishermen by trade. Jesus walks by and says to them “Come ...

53. Say What?

Luke 9:28-36 (37-43)

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Leonard Sweet

... climbed a mountain of prayer and entered the presence of God. Something wondrous and miraculous happened to them, something so radiant and mystical that the afterglow never left Peter. Years later, Peter remembered this day, different from all other days, and wrote, still in a kind of holy hush: "We had been eyewitnesses of his majesty" (2 Peter 1:16). The Transfiguration took place during an experience of private meditation and prayer _ not during a public speech or one of Jesus' tutorials to his disciples ...

54. Equipping the Whole People of God: Penultimate Questions

1 Peter 2:4-12

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Maxie Dunnam

... It is a powerful text. It draws us to it, especially when we’re dealing with the theme of this conference. But the Spirit led me to another text for this address. Listen to it: Read 1 Peter 2:1-10 Get the setting for that Scripture lesson in mind in order that we might appropriate its meaning. Peter was writing some Christians who were facing slander and persecution. They were Christians in dispersion – exile. This was a circular letter, to be passed from group to group. Its purpose was to fortify these ...

55. Transforming Moment

Matthew 17:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... happens when you meet God, whether your experience is of the mountaintop variety or whether you meet him in the valley. What matters is the change that takes place in your life. What matters is not a feeling, but a faith. 1. Peter and Barbara Jenkins, The Road Unseen (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1985), pp. 32-33. 2. David Douglas, Wilderness Sojourn (San Francisco: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1987), p. 68. 3. Frederick Buechner, Telling Secrets (San Francisco: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1991), pp. 49 ...

56. An Easter Dividend: The Courage To Be and To Do

Acts 4:1-22

Sermon

Donald Macleod

... change the world belongs to the realm of character and comes from the same sources that make people and nations great. What, then, was the source of moral and spiritual courage that transformed Peter from a weakling into a bold advocate of the person and cause of Jesus Christ? 1. Peter had encountered the risen Christ. Peter was sure of his facts and that is why he was invincible. The secret of his Christian boldness was that he knew Jesus Christ was alive; he felt his presence within his soul, thrilling ...

57. Ring Those Bells

1 Peter 3:8-22

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Leonard Sweet

... H.O.P.E. in a world that exiles hope, a world full of narcissistic no-hopers and robbers of hope. The best prophets, the best “witnesses,” are not boom-boxes of doom but bearers of hope. (Editor’s Note: One theme of this sermon is that 1 Peter’s definition for “faith” is “hope.” You could spend your time this morning giving this word “hope” some legs, or in other words, making it into a verb. You cannot have hope while sitting sedentary. If you truly have hope you are up and doing, you ...

58. The Lacking Christian?

Matthew 14:13-21

Sermon

Dennis Kastens

... (Exodus 16:13-15). He gave all Israel much water at Meribah (Number 20:7-11); he restored Job’s and Hezekiah’s bodies to health (Job 42:10-17; 2 Kings 20:56). For Noah and his family he provided escape, and during the Deluge he preserved them (1 Peter 3:20; Genesis 1:16). Lot’s family he led to safety by his messengers as Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed (Genesis 19). A dry road through the Red Sea was provided by him for Israel as Pharaoh hastened to attack it (Exodus 14:22). An angel delivered ...

59. What Is 40 Days Of Purpose?

2 Timothy 4:9-18

Sermon

James Merritt

... ." (Hebrews 2:11, CEV) Being a Christian is more than just believing. It is also belonging. As a Christian, you not only belong to God, but you belong to every other Christian in God's family. I Peter 1:3 says, "God has given us the privilege of being born again, so that now we are members of God's own family." (I Peter 1:3, LB) What is that family? "That family is the church. It is the church of the living God. The support and foundation of the truth." (Ephesians 2:19b, RWV) The fact is - you simply cannot ...

60. Too Good to Miss

1 Peter 3:8-22

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

... in exile, that is separated from the mother church in Palestine. The letter seems to be addressed to former Gentiles, non-Jews whose lives were being made tough by their former buddies who could not appreciate their newfound faith. Ring any bells? This letter of 1 Peter is a letter for us, for our time. It is a letter of encouragement for people who are suffering for their faith, people who feel like exiles, people who are always having to be on the defensive regarding their commitment to Jesus Christ. And ...

61. The Grace Question: Are You A Teacher...and Yet Do Not Understand?

John 3:1-21

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Maxie Dunnam

... . So, let's stay with that phrase, "born again", for a moment. The idea of rebirth, or being born again, runs throughout the New Testament. Listen to Peter -- I Peter 1:3: "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to his abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope..." Listen to him -- to Peter, I Peter 1: 23: "You have been born again, not of corruptible seed, but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever..." James speaks of God begetting ...

62. A Letter in Time

1 Peter 3:18-22

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John B. Jamison

... and understand, for each of us in our own lives, and all of us together as a church, what it means to be Christ’s ambassador; right here and now, in this time, in this place. Today, we’re going to see what we might learn from that passage in 1 Peter. But as we get started, I need to take a few minutes to be very clear about what Paul meant when he called us ambassadors because it’s a bit different from what we might think about that role. We might think about an ambassador as a person living in ...

63. Brainstorms

Sermon

John R. Bodo

... ...." What would happen if we started challenging people to join in order to work with us for the Master instead of offering to "service" them? Might that not be a first step toward the renewal of our churches? The Cost of Conversion. According to John 1:35-42, Peter and Andrew were both disciples of John the Baptist. When John met Jesus, he recognized him as the Messiah. "Behold the Lamb of God!" he exclaimed. In so doing, he virtually turned the brothers over to Jesus. But this is not how it usually goes ...

64. Good News Or Bad News?

Sermon

Rolf E. Aaseng

... who believe, the judgment day has already come. We have been before the judge, and because we are united in faith to Christ, the verdict is acquittal. The punishment we deserve has been carried out on Jesus. "He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross" (1 Peter 2:24). Thus John wrote, "Those who believe in him are not condemned" (John 3:18). Jesus said, "Anyone who hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life, and does not come under judgment, but has passed from death to life" (John 5 ...

65. On the Mountaintop

Matthew 17:1-9

Sermon

April Yamasaki

... sought to pass on the good news: “You will do well to be attentive to this as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts“ (2 Peter 1:19). In other words, Peter said, “Listen!” Perhaps you’ve experienced a literal mountaintop in your life, like taking a long, hard hike up a mountain to a breath-taking view of the valley and trees below. Or your mountaintop may have been less literal, like finally completing a tough assignment at work. Perhaps ...

66. Who Put It There? (Mother's Day)

1 Peter 5:1-11

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... is only for a little while (5:9), especially in comparison to the eternal glory of Christ which God's grace has offered each of us to share in. The long-range vision is eternal glory. The suffering is only a part of the journey to that goal. No wonder 1 Peter urges his listeners cast all your cares on God, for God cares for you. "Rest assured we remain under the mighty hand of God." (5:6-7) Suffering is part of what makes Christians Christians. It lets us know we are still on the right track, a track the ...

67. The Voice-activated Life

2 Peter 1:12-21

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... or access our video exercise routines just by using our voices. When you say “X-box on,” your voice gives you access to whole new worlds of fantasy and fun. The power of The Voice is testified to in this week’s texts. Both Matthew 17:1-9 and 2 Peter 1:16-21 reminds us that it is with a word that God reveals the presence and power of Jesus. It was with a sound that God created the world (“And God said, ‘Let there be light’”). Voice became vision. Sound became sight, and the unfolding elements ...

68. Driven to Their Knees

Mark 9:2-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... of his majesty. He received honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory . . . We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain” (2 Peter 1:16-18). Can you imagine the impact that this experience had on Peter, James and John? They were kneeling in the presence of the Son of God. Jon Tal Murphree in his book, Made to be Mastered, tells about the impact that walking on the moon had on two of America’s astronauts. For ...

69. A Watery Grave

Mark 1:9-13

Sermon

David J. Kalas

... , as does Moses’ recurring exhortation in Deuteronomy for the people to remember all of his words. Likewise, when God assures Noah that he will remember their covenant, he is making a guarantee about his actions that should be a great assurance to humankind. 1 Peter 3:18-22 This brief passage is thick with doctrine. And since so many American churches today are largely comprised of folks who have not been indoctrinated — that is, folks whose church involvement is informed only by duty, or by style of ...

70. Where’s the Power?

Mark 1:40-45

Sermon

Daniel G. Mueller

... what we want even if it might hurt us. God wants us to be like him and with him. The Bible tells us what God wants for us. God wants us to be his children (John 1:13). He wants to deliver us from this present evil age (Galatians 1:4). He wants us to be holy (1 Thessalonians 4:3). He wants us to do right, even if we get hurt because of it (1 Peter 2:15 and 3:17). He wants us to hope in Christ, to believe in our Savior and trust him alone and nothing (or no one) else (Ephesians ...

71. The Alabaster Jar

Mark 14:27-31, Mark 14:12-26, Mark 14:1-11

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... them princes throughout the land. I will commemorate your name through all generations; therefore the nations will praise you forever and ever. *myjewishlearning.com Based on the Story Lectionary Major Text Jesus’ Anointing, Dinner, and Foretelling of Peter’s Denial (Mark 14:1-31) Minor Text The Second Sunday in Jesus’ Lenten Journey Jacob’s Strange Prophecies for the Stubborn 12 Tribes of Israel (Genesis 49) Celebrate the Passover, Clean or Unclean (Numbers 9) Hezekiah Celebrates Passover and Prays ...

72. The Parable Of The Kindly Innkeeper

Luke 10:25-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... We need to renew our sensitivity to the needs of the people we encounter. We need to be reminded that kindness and decency are possible in our world. In fact, they are an essential ingredient in what it means to be a follower of Jesus. 1. Peter Godwin, "A Good Deed Comes Round," from Mukiwa: A White Boy in Africa. Cited in Reader's Digest, January 1998, p. 135-138. 2. Dorothy Willman, "A Kindness Beyond Price," Claremore, Oklahoma, Daily Program. Cited in "Heroes for Today," Reader's Digest, April 1996, pp ...

73. Why Doesn’t God Prove Himself To Doubters?

2 Peter 1:16-21

Sermon

Charley Reeb

... honor and glory from God the Father when the voice came to him from the Majestic Glory, saying, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.” We ourselves heard this voice that came from heaven when we were with him on the sacred mountain (2 Peter 1:16-18 NIV). Although I was not an eyewitness to the works of Christ, I have been a witness to the glory and power of God all around me. When I think about the moment my son was born, or when I look at a sunset or gaze at the ...

74. Peter Asks A Question

John 13:1-7 · 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... fashion the earliest church celebrated communion. But we have reason to think the full Lord's Supper is as close as any. In the First Letter of Peter we read that we are to "clothe" ourselves, all of us, with humility towards one another (1 Peter 5:5). The word for clothe used here means to wrap around, as with an apron, necessary for the washing of feet. And there is a reference in 1 Timothy 5:10 to the rite of feetwashing as well. And of course there is the clear example of Jesus and the command to do as ...

75. The Width and Depth of God’s Grace

Romans 6:3-5, 1 Peter 3:18-22

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Nancy Kraft

... been baptized or heard the saving proclamation of the gospel. Does God's grace only come to those who are in the ark? Does God's grace only come to the baptized, to those who are a part of the church? Despite all the confusion about what this passage from 1 Peter might mean, there is one thing that it is clearly saying: We don't have the last word when it comes to God's grace. The last word belongs to Christ. There is no person who is beyond the scope of God's grace. Even death can't separate us ...

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