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901. Can People Change?

Galatians 1:11-24

Sermon

King Duncan

... ) and the other Apostles. Evidently Paul needed time to assess what had taken place in his life. Change is not easy. To paraphrase Mark Twain: Habits can't be flung out the window; they have to be coaxed downstairs, a step at a time. Centuries ago in England ... on to say that as he heard those lines, "That old man actually thought he could make a castle out of junk," he thought of God. (6) I hope that line makes all of us think of God. God can make a castle out of junk. In fact, God loves making castles out ...

902. When The Waters Begin To Rise

Genesis 9:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... out of the inkblots would come pictures of angels! So when the students were given back their papers, they weren't all marked up with harsh criticisms. Rather, they were wonderfully decorated with exquisite angels! The children were delighted and pleased and encouraged. And Joseph ... Craik became a legend in his own time, known far and wide as the man who turned inkblots into angels! (6) I know Another who turns inkblots into angels, who turns rain clouds into rainbows, who can take a life that has ...

903. Connected

John 15:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... to her room, she would immediately ask, Did you say your prayers?' That's where that came from and it sort of stuck with me." (6) Ruby's mother wanted her to know that no matter the situation she was never alone. She was connected. To be connected is to have ... Like Willy Loman in Arthur Miller's play, they live their lives not really knowing who they are. And so they fail to make their mark in the world. If only they could be connected to One who could give them a sense of purpose, a sense of mission, a sense ...

904. Long Range Planning

Ephesians 1:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... teenager, but responded differently: "Rereading Chan's words," Parker writes, ". . . I was struck by how close he was to the mark, and at the same time how far away. Because we are all going to die, he reasons, everything is meaningless and ... movie. But he's not as worried about his career anymore. In his view, what he couldn't handle, God is handling beautifully now. (6) Chad Everett discovered what we all need to discover ” we live in a meaningful world. In fact, we are the center of that meaningful ...

905. The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Bread

John 6:25-59

Sermon

King Duncan

... custodian who had arranged the letters on the sign that week had put Ogilvie's name immediately below. There were no quotation marks, so it all read as one: THE LORD NEVER FORGETS LLOYD OGILVIE. Ogilvie remarked that when he really needed to be reminded ... WITH GOD'S PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD. Even in prison, he found a way to celebrate being in the presence of the Lord. (6) The bread of Christ is universal yet personal. It is personal yet communal. THE BREAD OF CHRIST IS ALSO BOTH TIME-SENSITIVE AND ETERNAL. ...

906. Polished Up For Christmas

Matthew 3:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... think it's incomplete in some way. But if you ask Jeannie Williams where Jesus is, she will be quick to tell you that He is in her heart. (6) A simple truth, but it is the central message of this season of the year. John's purpose was to prepare people's hearts for the coming of ... by Alice Gray (Sisters, Oregon: Multnomah Books, 1996), 175-178. 6. Jeannie S. Williams, Chicken Soup for the Christian Soul by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Patty Aubrey, Nancy Mitchell (Deerfield Beach, Fla.: Health ...

907. How Have We Made It This Far?

Acts 1:6-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... problem: The tomatoes didn’t taste very good. They didn’t taste like tomatoes are supposed to taste. At one level they were enormously successful--no more bruises. But also no more taste. (6) Did you know that a church can be highly successful, and still miss the point of being a church? Fellowship and prayer--these are the marks of an authentic church. Such a church is a church of joy and power. 1. Contributed by Keith Brown. MONDAY FODDER, http://family-safe-mail.com/. 2. Harvey MacKay, Swim with the ...

908. Rise Above It

Hebrews 4:14-5:10

Sermon

King Duncan

... he had no prior musical aspirations, Iglesias went on to become a huge success in the pop-music field. Iglesias's accident marked a watershed in his life, a turning point after which everything changed. (4) A less serious event changed forever the fortune of ... . Yet he managed to turn out twenty classic volumes of history. These men and women broke their trial. Others let it break them." (6) Pain is inevitable in life. Some pain is essential. Some pain can even be beneficial. Here's the good news for the day ...

909. God's Plan For His World

Ephesians 1:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... Washington Bridge was first a dream in the minds of those who had vision. Then it was put on paper and every detail marked down before actual work was begun. (4) Every great accomplishment begins with a vision, a dream, then a plan. Some of you ... his father: "Dad, what is your story?" The speechless old man took the Kleenex box back and wrote a confession: "I was wrong! I was wrong!" (6) Where do we begin to be a part of God's new world order? Right here, right now, with people this church can bring into His ...

910. Narrow Doors-limitless Horizons

Luke 13:22-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... s. Franz Joseph Haydn was a songwriter who lived during the same decade. Sid Caesar was an early Roman emperor. Mark Twain invented the cotton gin...Jefferson Davis played guitar for the Jefferson Airplane. Benito Mussolini was a Russian leader of ... what comedian Joe Hackman said, "At first I wanted to be a cop, but you have to be 6'1", know karate, and carry a gun. Then I thought I’d be a schoolteacher, but you have to be 6'1", know karate, and carry a gun." (3) Maybe it’s not that bad yet most places, ...

911. Battle With The Law

Mark 2:23-3:6

Sermon

King Duncan

... of the pieces of paper and saw that the man was actually insuring the parked cars against damage in case the tower fell over. (6) Now, technically, the man was within the law. But he was taking advantage of naive tourists who did not speak the language. James ... out of some legalistic obligation, but as a genuine act of gratitude ” giving thanks to the Lord of the sabbath. ” ” 1. Mark H. McCormack. THE TERRIBLE TRUTH ABOUT LAWYERS. 2. Robert Neale. IN PRAISE OF PLAY. (New York: Harper & Row 1970) p. 36. ...

912. Preparing For An Unknowable Future

Mark 13:1-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... WE DIE! (Late Sports, 1C) *THE WALL STREET JOURNAL: MARKET CLOSES EARLY. *SPORTS ILLUSTRATED: THE FAT LADY SINGS. (1) Our lesson from Mark's Gospel is part of the apocalyptic literature of the Bible. In very vivid terms it describes the last days of planet ... of the disease. Today both ducks and the sheep are in abundance, for which Christy Wilson was signally honored by the king himself. (6) As we prepare for this unknowable future many of us are ignoring our most precious resource, the presence of God in our ...

913. One Came Back

Luke 17:11-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... you, Lord, thank you, thank you." We recently celebrated the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus' discovery of America. 1992 marked the 500th year after the 1492 of Columbus sailing the ocean blue. Some question whether or not Columbus was ... into manhood learning precisely the right things, at a time when the West discovered it must risk or wither, grow or die." (6) Whether all of Columbus' actions would meet our approval, we acknowledge his contribution. We acknowledge all the men and women through the ...

914. Facing Up To The Giant Task Of Life

1 Samuel 17:1-58

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... and faith in yourself, you also can go out to defeat the enemies that work against the kingdom of God. We read in Hebrews 11:6 that it is impossible to please God without faith. You will recall that our Lord Jesus Christ said, "If your faith were the size of ... a glad and unflinching obedience to the Father's will. This kind of obedience and commitment to God's will is a key mark of discipleship.(2) THE FOURTH INGREDIENT NEEDED TO FACE THE GIANT TASK OF LIFE IS THAT OF PROPERLY PREPARING OURSELVES. Just like a ...

915. A Date With Destiny

Hebrews 10:19-39

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... It's a commitment. It's a promise to someone to be there for him at a later date, at another time. It's an appointment marked on the busy calendars of our lives, an appointment down the road, a commitment in the future. But the thing is, the future is so large ... will award to me on that Day, and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing!" (II Timothy 4:6-8) Promises broken bear the weight of judgment, but promises kept are rewarded. You see that now in your own lives. You will know that ...

916. Hard Choice

Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... consequences of their decision. Make the right choice and they would prosper. Make the wrong choice and they would perish. One of the marks of maturity is the discovery that the choices we make have consequences. If we choose rightly, we reap rewards. If we choose wrongly ... to have a speaking voice Saturday night on the stage." In effect, life is a matter of choices on the road to a goal. (6) Choices. We have to make choices. The law of sowing and reaping has not been repealed. You sow a good life, a life of ...

917. Thankless Jobs

John 10:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... one behind it has a squint; the next one has a patch of wool off its back; ahead is one with a distinguishing black mark, while the one closest to us has a small piece torn out of its ear." Observing all of them, the believer thought about Christ ... also knows the individual weaknesses and failings of His flock and watches over the members with discerning love and sympathetic understanding. (6) Christ the Good Shepherd. Taking over the thankless job of watching over his sheep, taking the trouble to know them ...

918. I Can Have Anything?

John 14:5-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... enough of this. Let us vote and allow the majority to rule." He passed out the slips of paper and each man made his mark. The slips were collected and the president said, "You may examine them, Rabbi. It is eleven to one against you. We have the ... his glasses were hanging from one ear, his clothing was in disarray. Finally he said, "All right, eleven to two. But we still have the majority." (6) We all know that not everything that is done in the church is done to the glory of God. But wouldn't it be great if ...

919. The Mother Side Of God

John 14:15-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... ceremony, Carole and Jim Yamaguchi watched Kristi receive the gold medal. Kristi Yamaguchi stood on that victory platform because of a mother who stood behind her and helped her conquer. (6) "I will not leave you comfortless; I will come to you," said Jesus, "...because I live, you shall live also." There it is! There is the promise we need most ... Chappell & Co. Cited in IBID., p.106-107. 4. THE COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE, 1995. 5. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, (New York: Berkley Books, 1995), pp. 182-183 ...

920. Who Is God Anyway?

2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... -esteem. Even though the 128 people studied had identical religious education, their concepts of God differed markedly. The researchers found that people with high self-esteem ” those who liked and trusted themselves ” had ... s neck and embraced him for dear life. Grady says, "I was thankful for that snake. I'd testify that snake was there in the providence of God." (6) Grady was being humorous, of course, but many people who walk with God will tell you that it was in the providence of God that they met and ...

921. Focusing On The Possibilities

Matthew 14:13-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... the rock from which the water issued. And above the door was a sign that read Providence Spring, commemorating the miracle that had produced it. (6) God is a God of miracles. God can provide for our needs. God can help us accomplish our dreams. God can take our little and ... 'S ACCOUNT. THE REST IS FROM WWW.SNOPES.COM. 2. CONTEXT, 21:3, February 1, 1989, p. 1. Cited in Mark Trotter, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? (Nashville, Tennessee: Abingdon Press, 1992), p. 93. 3. George Shinn, THE MIRACLE OF MOTIVATION (Wheaton ...

922. Get Out Of That Boat!

Matthew 14:22-36

Sermon

King Duncan

... 've got to find out who they are today." Then Nikki asked for her parents' prayers, and she walked into the school. Not a single person bullied her or taunted her. (6) I don't know what walking on the water would be for you. Going back to school? Asking for that promotion? Inviting your next door neighbor to come to a Bible ... May 1995, p. 69. 5. "Today," LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER, March 12, 1996, p. 8. 6. Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, (Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc., 1995), pp. 24-27.

923. Good Intentions

Matthew 21:28-32

Sermon

King Duncan

... and waddled across the barnyard, picking up speed as he went. But alas! He was too fat to fly. He had waited too long. (6) Someone once put it like this: Jesus said, "Follow Me," but we work to evaluate the meaning of this statement. What is the intent ... voice from heaven was heard: "For Jesus' sake and your own, just follow HIM." (7) A father had two sons . . . 1. Mark C. Young, Facts on File, An Infobase Holdings Company. 2. Source unknown 3. "At Work," Sasha Myary, July 1995, p. 84. 4. "What Are ...

924. Come Home For New Year's

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

Sermon

King Duncan

... He was more than successful. The place is called Mountain Lake Sanctuary, Lake Wales, Florida. Upon his death, Edward Bok willed it to the State of Florida, and it is now a major tourist attraction. This inscription marks the younger Bok's grave: "Make you the world a bit more beautiful and better place because you have been in it." (6) Can you imagine what this world would be like if every one of us lived out the best that is in us if every one of us was determined to leave the world a more beautiful place ...

925. Becoming One of the Beautiful People

Luke 14:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... as middle or upperclass, modern materials. And so a possible solution is blocked by negative perceptions and the quest for status. (6) Silly, you say? Third world mentality? Last February there was an article in USA Today about the shortage of computer ... J. Kohut & Roland Sweet, Countdown to The Millennium (New York: Penguin USA Inc., 1992), p. 44. 4. Bruce Felton and Mark Fowler, The Best and Worst of Everything, (New York: Gramercy Publishing Company, 1975). 5. Doug Sherman and William Hendricks, How ...

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