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76. Are There Two Baptisms?

Acts 2:14-41

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... know that even the Samaritans (whom they despised), could also receive the Holy Spirit. The deviation from the common experience by the Spirit’s descent upon Cornelius and his household before baptism indicates that Peter had no choice but to baptize them. (Acts 11:17) But both of these occasions pre-suppose that it was clearly understood that the unity of water and spirit was the norm, as our text indicates. Jesus’ Great Commission in Matthew (28:19) was to further substantiate this truth that the Holy ...

77. A Reed Who Became a Rock

John 1:35-42

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R. Blaine Detrick

... Mount of Transfiguration, he left the group of disciples at the foot of the mountain, except for three - Peter, James, and John (Matthew 17:1-8). When Jesus entered, on the last night of his earthly ministry, the Garden of Gethsemane, that lovely spot at the foot ... raised from the dead ... that they were responsible for his death ... that they needed to repent. That day, 3000 people were converted! (Acts 2:41) Because of the preaching of Peter! That’s the witness of a rock, not a reed. A while later, Peter ...

78. Man Proposes; God Disposes

Acts 1:15-17, 21-26

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... to be. Let's look at the facts first, then again ask the question of relevancy. Interesting Historical Facts Fact one. According to Acts 1:12-14, after Jesus' ascension, the eleven apostles met for prayer in the upper room (of John Mark's house) with certain ... . That means that we are easily deceived by the evil one. It's a comfort to know that in the high priestly prayer in John 17 (our Gospel Reading for today) Jesus prayed for us. "I'm not asking to take them out of the world, but that you would protect ...

79. The Ministry Of Do WOP

James 1:17-27

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... called to a life filled with "The Ministry of Do WOP." We don't need to start singing instead, we're called to DO WORKS OF PRAISE, WORDS OF PRAISE AND WORKS OF THE PRINCE. Let's see how James describes this Do WOP Ministry. James 1:17-27 (NRSV) [17] Every generous act of giving, with every perfect gift, is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. [18] In fulfillment of his own purpose he gave us birth by the word of truth, so that we would ...

80. Don’t Get Into Things!

Luke 24:50-53

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... , were joined together on the same team. They were given the same “super hero” strength of the Holy Spirit, not to act alone, but to act together as a body, the body of Christ in the world. The only special “numerology” that is required to make a difference ... has never been greater. Will we stand together this week, as ONE? COMMENTARY The text read this week for Ascension Day (May 17), and the text read for the seventh Sunday of Easter (May 20), describes the end of a beginning and the beginning of ...

81. The Good Husband

Isaiah 54:1-17, Isaiah 55:1-13, Isaiah 56:1-8

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Spirit Psalm 67: May the Peoples Praise You Psalm 100: We are the Sheep of His Pasture Psalm 117: Praise the Lord of Nations The Gathering of All People in Unity (Zephaniah 3:8-13) A Genealogy and Signs of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3) The Conversion of Saul (Acts 9) A Genealogy of Faith (Hebrews 11) A Covenant for All People “Shout for joy, O barren one, you who have borne no child; Break forth into joyful shouting and cry aloud, you who have not travailed; For the sons of the desolate one will ...

82. In Life Nothing Works but the Impossible

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... by using a formulaic saying to introduce the Hebrew scripture that Jesus fulfills with his arrival (see Matthew 2:15, 17, 23; 4:14: 8:17; 26:56; 27:9). Matthew cites Isaiah 7:14, a prophetic pronouncement made during the reign of King Ahaz (735- ... Matthew’s gospel, where the now risen Christ promises to be with us “to the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). Joseph acts on his angelic awakening. First, he takes Mary “as his wife.” In other words, he completes the betrothal contract by going through the ...

83. Seeking a Shepherd King

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Sermon

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... chooses and establishes leaders, or he brings them to disgrace and fall (cf. Isaiah 40:23-24; Jeremiah 1:10). He searches the hearts of individuals and blesses them or curses (cf. Psalm 139:23; Jeremiah 17:10). Indeed, human history is one great dialogue between God and human beings, in which God speaks and acts, and human beings react accordingly. And then God in turns shapes events and motives nevertheless to further his good purpose. God desired, in 1000 B.C., to anoint a son of Jesse, to begin that line ...

84. This Is Eternal Life (Easter Message)

John 17:1-5

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... is not in these chapters. That story is told in Chapter 20. But the right word for Easter is here: verse 3 of Chapter 17: "This is eternal life that they know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom thou has sent." And verse 26: "I have made ... What's the Easter word? Jesus Christ -- Alive and wanting to live in us...And how do we appropriate that Easter word? By remembering and acting upon three truths: One, you may now know where you are going, but no matter where you go, there will always be The Way. ...

85. What Is 40 Days Of Purpose?

2 Timothy 4:9-18

Sermon

James Merritt

... in his generation and then he died." (Acts 13:36, NIV) You will never put anything better on your tomb stone than that. "I served God's purpose in my generation and then I died." God is still looking for people to use. God knew before you were born you would be listening to me speak these words right now. So will you be a purpose driven person? Jesus lived a purposed driven life. He said, "I brought glory to You here on earth by doing everything You told Me to do." (John 17:4, NLT) In the next forty days ...

86. I'll Never Forget That Night

John 13:1-17

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... of lover and human companion from the usurper who had stolen her away from the divine heart. Furthermore, Yahweh accomplished this act without the help of Israel’s own resources (no armies, no resistance movements, no terrorist tactics, no great escape plans), and ... 12 and 13 (related to the coming of the “the hour” for Jesus; note 2:4; 4:23; 7:6; 12:23; 13:1; 17:1), and this change is further accentuated by the grouping of all of Jesus’ “miraculous signs,” as John calls them, into the first ...

87. A Message To You from God

John 1:1-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... December of 1772, an Anglican priest was preparing his sermon for the first Sunday of the New Year. His text was First Chronicles 17:16-17. In this passage, Nathan the prophet tells King David that God has promised that David’s descendants would always serve as the ... hear me now? God sent you a message. I hope you’ve received it. But the real test of effective communication is whether you act on it. Now that you’ve received God’s message, will you choose to submit your life to Jesus as your Lord and ...

88. Witnesses For The Lord

Acts 10:23b-48

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... Joseph, Forgive, I pray you, the transgression of your brothers and their sin, because they did evil to you' " (Genesis 50:16-17). Joseph's words presented a sharp contrast between the view of those who seek to serve self and the view of those ... the Holy Spirit that links us to the ministry of Jesus. Remember, Peter said that God anointed Jesus with the Holy Spirit and with power (Acts 10:38). When we experience the presence of Jesus in our lives we too are empowered by the Holy Spirit. We too can do good ...

89. Peter's Vision

Acts 11:1-18

Sermon

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... the Holy Spirit to the Gentiles, who are then baptized. Therefore, Peter says, "Who was I that I could withstand God?" (v. 17). We applaud Peter's action, because we don't have many requirements for joining the church these days, do we? Almost anyone ... on welfare; that woman wears that short, revealing dress; that man was very rude to me the other day; they certainly don't act like Christians ought to act. There are a lot of people on whom we would like to impose our rules, aren't there? And so we would fit ...

90. Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany

Sermon

Russell F. Anderson

... 30:15-20 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37 Roman Catholic:Sirach 15:15-20 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 Matthew 2:17-37 Episcopal:Sirach 15:11-20 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-24, 27- 30, 33-37 Lutheran:Deuteronomy 30:15-20 1 Corinthians 2:6-13 Matthew 5:20-37 Seasonal Theme: The Holy Spirit is prominently featured in the Epiphany Season pericopes. The Spirit does not act in isolation but works to create and sustain the spiritual community. Each week we will examine a different aspect of the Spirit's presence ...

91. The Majesty Of God's Love

Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

... a human side and wants us dearly. Think about it with me. Jesus' ascension into heaven seems to have been with a body (Acts 1:9). United in essence with the Father, he gives to the Father all that is his (including, presumably, the body). This entails ... lo I am with you always, to the close of the age (Matthew 28:20b)." The Holy Spirit makes Christ present to us (John 14:16, 17; 1 John 4:13; Romans 8:9). We are not alone when we do evangelism. Jesus is manifest and doing it with us! Evangelism is surely no ...

92. A Man With Lips on Fire

Isaiah 6:1-13

Sermon

R. Blaine Detrick

... transgressors" (Luke 22:37; Isaiah 53:12). As Paul, the apostle, closed his ministry (as reported in the book of Acts), he too used the words of Isaiah (Acts 28:25-27; Isaiah 6:9, 10). In addition, some of the best-known passages from Saint Paul and ... had seen a similar vision, and John couldn’t find better words than Isaiah’s to explain his own vision! (Revelation 21:1; Isaiah 65:17; 66:22). It is truly amazing to discover that many of the familiar verses of the New Testament have their roots in a man ...

93. Free Living Water for All

Exodus 17:1-7

Sermon

Arley K. Fadness

... and know, all may consider and understand, that the hand of the Lord has done this, the Holy One of Israel has created it. -- Isaiah 41:17-20 The Psalmist cries metaphorically, "O God, you are my God, I see you, my soul thirsts for you as in a dry and weary land ... woman for a drink and engages her in conversation. The woman is puzzled because Jesus, a Jew, asks her for a drink, an unthinkable act. Jesus answers her, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, â€˜Give me a drink,' ...

94. The Sure Foundation

Matthew 7:15-23, Matthew 7:24-29

Sermon

Marc Kolden

... at the end of the Sermon on the Mount, when he says that it is not sufficient simply to say, "Lord, Lord," because faith involves doing the will of God. When Jesus speaks of those who hear his words and act on them, we get a much better picture of faith. Faith comes by hearing, the apostle Paul wrote (Romans 10:17), but it is not the same as hearing. It has to do with hearing and doing, as Jesus said. Faith is what happens with us when we hear. In the Bible the word "obedience" is closely related to faith ...

95. A Daughter of Jacob

Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon

Richard Hoefler

... she will overhear his remarks. James Smart sees here a statement used as a two-edged sword cutting in two directions at once.17 It is part of his role-playing with the disciples. The words he speaks are their words, "I have been sent only to ... for "thy" (sou) is written out and therefore is emphatic. But the intent is not to emphasize her personal part in the accomplishment of this act of faith, but to contrast the faith which possessed her with the lack of faith exhibited by so many who were proud of the ...

96. The Unfinished Story

Mark 16:1-20

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... worshipers set a kerosene cloth alight and hold their hands over the flames.(May 1, 1989, Vol.31, No. 17, p.79) One of the leaders points to Mark, chapter 16, verses 17 and 18 and says that he has been commanded to do all of these strange things because there it ... . (2.) Their style is quite unlike Mark’s, and (3.) Their contents are obviously a patchwork, mostly drawn from Luke and Acts. What happened to the rest of the Gospel? The most probable answer is that the Gospel was accidentally mutilated by the ...

97. Three Wise Gifts

Matthew 2:13-23

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... of beauty. Guerilla Grace: Author Og Mandino knows about grace - he is a recovering alcoholic who candidly admits that he owes his very existence to unmerited acts of grace given to him. Mandino is also a best-selling author whose inspirational and self-help books have sold over 20 million copies and have been translated into 17 languages. In his most recent book, A Better Way to Live (New York: Bantam Books, 1990); Mandino reveals some of his "secrets" to a full and grace-filled life. Among what he calls ...

98. Where It Ends

John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Sermon

John Jamison

... to serve everyone else. To think that anyone with the privilege of having a place at the table would even think of giving it up to act like a servant was unheard of. And to think that the host himself was doing that! No — it made no sense at all. But no one ... the role of the lowest person in the room. Then he said, “If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them” (v. 17). And that’s where all of the trouble begins, isn’t it? Sometimes we’re pretty hard on Peter and some of the other ...

99. Is Sunday Just a Fun Day?

Exodus 20:7-11

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James Merritt

... rested on the seventh day, but his rest was interrupted. He was put back to work by sin. That's why Jesus said in Jn. 5:17, "My Father has been working until now, and I have been working." God had to go back to work, and he called his Son, the Lord ... . (Rev. 1:10) Jesus gave the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, which was on the first day of the week. (Acts. 2:1) The early church worshiped on the first day of the week. (Acts. 20:6-7) The church took up a collection and gave their offerings on the first day of the ...

100. The Gospel According to Christ’s Enemies

John 11:1-16

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Richard Hoefler

... Lazarus in death? Why did he give instructions to the mourners to "unbind him and let him go"? Why this combination of natural and supernatural acts in the one event? It would have been a far more dramatic story and a more fantastic show if Jesus would have commanded the stone to ... most part, is conservative and often reticent to use his supernatural powers. Laidlaw refers to this as the "Divine modesty."17 God uses his divine power to accomplish only what no less power could do; but all the rest - removing ...

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