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Mark 9:2-9

Sermon

Robert J. Elder

... , of a visitation from figures long-dead, like some story out of Charles Dickens, of a voice speaking from the clouds. When Peter struggled for an appropriate word to say, it didn't even merit a response from Jesus. Even Jesus didn't talk about ... and wrinkled by age. She would stop playing the instrument. She would be confined to a bed or a wheelchair. Then she, too, would die.1 Morbid sounding, isn't it, this line of thinking? But we all must surely know the moments in our own lives when for an instant the ...

952. God All Along

Acts 9:1-6 (7-20)

Sermon

David J. Kalas

... this strong characterization of his state of mind: "Saul [was] breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord" (v. 1). We can almost see him stewing and frothing as he appears before the high priest. He is looking for authoritative letters ... above. Jesus is sad about Martha's well-meaning error. He is heartbroken over Jerusalem's obstinacy. He conveys a troubling message to Peter in the midst of a troubling moment. So, too, with Paul on the road to Damascus. The Lord calls him by name twice ...

953. The Healing Power of Faith

Luke 17:11-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... there is nothing to fear. I know that the promises of God are true, for they have been fulfilled in my life time and time again. Jesus still teaches and guides and protects and heals and comforts, and still wins our complete trust and our love.” (1) Peter Marshall was right. It doesn’t matter whether you die at 46 or 106, the promises of God are sure. God knows our needs and heals us according to those needs. Healing faith is the conviction that even though our circumstances are dire, there is a loving ...

954. Still Surprised After Christmas

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

David J. Kalas

... immensely important business in scripture. The Old Testament emphasis on the name of the Lord (see Genesis 4:26b; Exodus 3:13-15, 20:7; 1 Kings 8:14-29; Psalm 113:3; Proverbs 18:10) and the New Testament emphasis on the name of Jesus (see Matthew 18:20; John ... by the Spirit,” and so it must have been. For it is always and only God that enables us to recognize God. So it was for Peter in his recognition of Jesus (see Matthew 16:16-17), for all who come to Christ (John 6:44-45), for all who come to know the ...

955. While It Was Still Dark

John 20:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... ? Didn’t they realize that they scheduled it on The Masters weekend? Let’s get to that person and have him change it.” (1) I don’t know how they resolved that conflict. I’m pretty sure they didn’t change the date for Easter though if they ... have occurred to her. I mean, dead people don’t rise from their graves, do they? John tells us, “She came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus loved, and said, ‘They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where ...

956. Jesus Heals Body and Soul

Mark 1:29-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... in memory of Jesus. Before kings and queens, men bow and women curtsy; before Jesus they all kneel in prayer.” (1) Our lesson for today from Mark’s Gospel illustrates why Jesus captured the devotion of the people of his time. It ... where Jesus healed a man with an unclean spirit. As soon as they left the synagogue, they went with James and John to the home of Simon Peter and Andrew. Simon’s mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they immediately told Jesus about her. So he went to her, took her by ...

957. Pop Star Madonna and the Cross

Mark 8:31-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... for religious reasons anymore.” Gibson continued to challenge her, but she insisted that the cross was “the trend of the day.” (1) What a depressing thought. For many people today, the cross is only decorative. That’s sad. In spite of our culture’ ... Jesus said. “You do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns.” Peter looked stunned. Jesus had never spoken to him like this before. Peter simply didn’t realize how difficult this was for Jesus. Then Jesus called the crowd to ...

958. Characteristics of Christ That You and I Need

Mark 8:27-35

Sermon

King Duncan

... When she asked what they were for, he replied: “That’s the sixty bucks you won, lady. Don’t Despair paid five to one.” (1) I sure wish that life always worked like that, don’t you? I wish that every time we did something good for someone else ... still others, one of the prophets.” “But what about you?” he asked. “Who do you say I am?” It was, of course, Simon Peter who answered, “You are the Messiah.” At this, Jesus warned them not to tell anyone about him. Then he began to teach them ...

959. The Garden of Betrayal and the Garden of His Burial

John 18:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... people. He was speaking of Jesus. What follows in John’s Gospel is a litany of familiar if heartbreaking events. Simon Peter, his most trusted disciple, denies Jesus. Then Jesus appears first before the High Priest and then Pilate. Pilate subsequently asks the ... about. It’s about building your life around the cross of Jesus Christ as it reminds us of God’s eternal love. 1. Morgan Cutolo, “The 15 Most Bizarre Perks of the Royal Family,” https://www.rd.com/culture/bizarre-royal-family-perks/. 2. ...

960. A Restless Spirit

1 Samuel 28:1-25

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... not answered in the ways we would like. It’s hard for us to have patience, to trust, to allow Jesus to lead. Look at Peter, who denied Jesus three times. Look at the guards, who knew the truth, and yet didn’t want to face it. God was trying ... the answer he wants from God. But God cannot be tricked into giving us what we want, but instead forces us to confront the truth. In 1 Samuel 15:26-28, Samuel, in his prophesy to Saul, rents (rips) his mantle in half, depicting how Israel will be split. In Saul’s ...

961. Building a Winning Team

Matthew 16:13-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... called the “temple of the dolphin.” Then they were asked to watch dolphin videos and study the unique leadership skills of dolphins. (1) That’s a new one on me. I didn’t know dolphins had leadership skills. Jesus, of course, was ahead of his time ... son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven. And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. I will give you the keys of the kingdom ...

962. The Secret Man

Mark 8:27-38

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... Consider the first eight chapters of Mark. In the very first chapter a demon correctly identifies Jesus of Nazareth as “the Holy One of God (1:24).” Jesus silences the demon, because while Jesus is the Holy One of God, that’s not all he is, and there is no ... God to bring the kingdom into the world. They were going to do it themselves or die trying. That’s why, even when Peter got the right answer, asserting that Jesus was the Messiah, he had the wrong understanding of what the Messiah would do. So ...

963. The Easy Peasy Guide to Success by S. De Vil

Luke 4:1-13

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... who tells Pinocchio that he can become a “real boy” if he proves himself to be “brave, truthful, and unselfish.”[1]To help him, she gives him a “cricket” as his conscience. However, Pinocchio quickly goes off on his own, encountering ... the gospel, and in this, we are redeemed and saved. In doing so, we become authentic disciples and gain eternal life. Peter Scazzero, in his book, Emotionally Healthy Discipleship, challenges our “easy peasy” way of doing discipleship in our churches and lives ...

964. When the Doors Were Shut

John 20:19-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... had never felt so anxious in all his life and could not wait for the night to end . . . He felt abject fear! (1) Doubtless most of us would experience fear under those circumstances, just as he did. Now imagine the disciples’ plight. It was Easter ... early that morning and found it empty. Where was his body, she wondered? Had one of his enemies stolen it? She ran to where Simon Peter and John were staying, and said, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, and we don’t know where they have put him!” ...

965. Revising The Agenda

Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon

William G. Carter

... . Jesus will deny himself and pick up a cross. He chose to save the world, even if it meant losing his life. Simon Peter didn’t understand this and, frankly, who can blame him? It’s a difficult message to hear. If anybody wants help from Jesus ... not the call itself. What happened to Jesus, for the same reason it happened to him, will happen to those acting and preaching in his name.”[1] Friends, we don’t wake up every morning and say, “How am I going to let the world beat me up today?” But we are ...

966. Lord To Whom Shall We Go?

John 6:56-69

Sermon

David Coffin

... his best effort into the ministry the Father sent him to carry on in our midst. Jesus is actually God in the flesh John 1:14 (RSV). He had fed five thousand people. He had taught them. In this text, he reminded the listeners that partaking in this meal ... drew back and no longer went about with him.” Later, Jesus said to the twelve, “Do you also wish to go away?” Simon Peter answered him, “Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life” John 6:67-68 (RSV). John is unique here ...

967. I Am Making All Things New (Including You)

Sermon

Ronald Lavin

... scared sheep when Jesus was arrested. They didn't know what they were doing. If Peter knew what he was doing, do you think he would have declared that he didn't even know the man? He did that three times. If Peter knew that his denials would be reported millions of times every year, year in and ... ?" "Especially you!" Questions For Reflection Or Discussion 1. What is your first recollection of Jesus from childhood? 2. Have you ever seen anybody die? Under what conditions? 3. Who killed Christ on the cross?

968. Holy Friendship

John 6:60-71

Sermon

Donald Macleod

... come to know, that you are the Holy One of God." John 6:66-69 (RSV) Jesus said to the twelve, "Will you also go away?" Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." It is easy to think of Jesus' life as being calm and ... choose to stay. "Where else can we go?" he asks courageously. You have what we desperately need - the words of eternal life. 1. Let us look at his words. What is the significance of words anyway? Words are the medium of thought, but more important ...

969. Wine from Water: The Wedding

John 2:1-11

Sermon

Steve Swanson

... must have made things right with his family after he was raised from the dead. If you find that hard to believe, then read carefully the account of those early days of the church (especially Acts 1:14) and of the day of Pentecost. On that day, when the Holy Spirit came to them, Peter was preaching (Peter who had denied his master three straight times). And who was listening to Peter's sermon? There were Jesus' brothers: James and Joseph and Simon and Jude. There they were, and Jesus' mother was there, too ...

970. Give Me Jesus!

John 6:60-71

Sermon

Richard Patt

... simple things complex. Some months ago I was a pastoral delegate at our church’s national convention, which was attended by more than 1,000 men and women. Sessions were normally eight hours a day and more, for over a week. The hours on the convention ... Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life." Here at last we come to the most glorious meaning of Simon Peter’s answer. Most surely when we say, "Give me Jesus," we want to say it when we die. Three weeks ago I was sitting with one ...

971. Fans or Followers

Matthew 4:18-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... Jesus, but don’t talk to me about money or sex--that’s off limits. “Fans like Jesus just fine, but they don’t want to give up the bacon . . .” (1) Today’s reading from Matthew’s Gospel is about four men who were called by Jesus to be his disciples. They were not called to be fans of Jesus, but followers. Their names were Simon Peter, Andrew, James and John, four fishermen. But this reading is also about you and me, because we have been called to be disciples as well. We also have been called ...

972. To Who Can We Go?

John 6:60-71

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... of a survey concerning “The Most Trusted Man in America.” The results were interesting. The first three answers were these: 1.) Walter Cronkite 2.) Pope John Paul II 3.) God God was in third place! But even more significant was the ... into the hands of the God who had revealed Himself as his heavenly Father in Jesus Christ. “To whom else can we go?” asked Peter. “You have the words of eternal life.” Jesus Christ wears the uniform of One who represents trust. It is a simple uniform, consisting solely ...

973. Love Is Extravagant

John 12:1-11

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... consider the setting. It was the last week of our Lord’s earthly life. John says that it was “six days before the Passover” (12:1) The Passover meal was prepared on the 14th day of the Jewish month Nisan, and eaten on the 15th day, which began at sundown. According ... The big difference is that when Jesus told Peter of His forthcoming suffering and death, Peter recoiled in horror, saying, “God forbid, Lord! This shall never happen to you!” Peter simply could not comprehend a Messiah, God’s ...

974. The Bridge over Troubled Water

Psalm 23:1-6

Sermon

James W. Moore

... I wasn’t scared. Now, I flinched a bit when the plane was flipping sideways… but, I wasn’t really frightened for three reasons: 1. First, I trusted the pilot. It was out of my hands, so I had to trust him. Sometimes we have to just trust God ... said. “After breakfast I did always go out and spread the left over bread crumbs in the backyard for the sparrows.” With that, Saint Peter said: “Well, come on in Dr. Jones, The Lord of the Sparrows wants to thank you. The One whose eye is on the sparrow ...

975. With Malice toward None, With Charity for All

Matthew 5:43-48

Sermon

James Merritt

... Jesus is saying. You are not like God in heaven because you love other people; you love other people because you are like your Father in heaven. 1 Jn. 4:16 says, "And we have known and believed the love that God has for us. God is love, and he who abides in love abides ... to join the British and help destroy us. I cannot be lenient with traitors, and for that reason I cannot pardon your friend." Peter Miller said, "Friend! He's no friend of mine. He's the most bitter enemy I've ever had in my life. For ...

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