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76. My Mission from God

John 17:18

Sermon

James Merritt

... be accomplished now and once we die, this purpose will end. This purpose is what we call evangelism or if you look at the bases - home plate is mission. You were made for a mission. Jesus said in John 17:18, "In the same way you gave me a mission in the world, I give them [the church] a mission in the world." (John 17:18, MSG) Last week, I talked about how you need a ministry in the church. Today, I want you to know that you need a mission in the world. God has given us a ministry, primarily to believers ...

77. The Dark Side Arrives

Sermon

James Merritt

... before marriage. Sexual immorality is not something you fight, but something you flee. I Corinthians 6:18 says, "Flee sexual immorality. (I Corinthians 6:18, NKJV) II Timothy 2:22 says, "Flee youthful lusts." (II Timothy 2:22, NKJV) Stay out of ... of those who have not yet crossed over, I want you to listen to the words of the second President of the United States, John Adams, who as a young man, dated many appealing young women, but later gave this testimony. "...they were all modest and virtuous girls and ...

78. Still Surprised After Christmas

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

David J. Kalas

... give.” Names are an 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 16:23-26; Philippians 2:9-11) illustrate the profound importance of God’s name. Earthly names, likewise, are vested with power and significance. Throughout the pages of the Old Testament, we see God’s people giving meaningful ...

79. The Empty Tomb

John 20:1-9, John 20:10-18

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

... then proceeds to tell us the rest of the story: "Mary Magdalene went and said to the disciples, 'I have seen the Lord'; and she told them that he had said these things to her (John 20:18)." How fitting it is that on this great festival of Easter, the Bible readings assigned by the church should be so powerful as they are today. Take off your shoes, people; you are on holy ground (see Exodus 3:5; Joshua 5:15). Today's texts capture that holy moment ...

80. The Agony and Ecstasy of Sight

John 9:1-12

Sermon

Richard Hoefler

... Word of God for the Church Today (Cottageville, Minn.: The Liturgical Press, 1974), p. 159. 14. Augustine in Jo. XLIV 1-2; PL 35; 1713-14. 15. Brown, op. cit. p. 380. 16. Brown, op. cit. p. 381. 17. Marsh, op. cit. p. 382. 18. Brown, op. cit. p. 373. 19. Marsh, op. cit. p. 384. 20. Redding, op. cit. p. 99. 21. Arthur John Gossip, The Gospel According to St. John, The Interpreter's Bible, Vol. VIII (New York: Abingdon-Cokesbury Press, 1952), p. 615. 22. Marsh, op. cit. p. 379. 23. Marsh, op. cit. p. 376-77.

81. Live the Lullaby

Luke 1:46-56

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... the lullaby together. [Or you could have them listen to a musical rendition of the Magnificat done by famous composers like J. S. Bach, John Rutter, or my personal favorite, Andrew Carter's "Mary's Magnificat" sung by The Choir of King's College, Cambridge in this YouTube clip ... necessity for the “oppressed [to] go free” (Luke 4:18). All these images were set forth in the lullaby sung to him while he was in the womb. In today’s gospel text both John the Baptist and Jesus got the messages they would ...

82. A Watery Grave

Mark 1:9-13

Sermon

David J. Kalas

... scriptures being fulfilled in him and by him, most notably as he taught in the Nazareth synagogue (Luke 4:21). And Jesus, along with Luke and Paul, use the word to signal something that is complete, even at capacity (see, for example, John 16:24; Acts 2:2; Philippians 4:18-19). Children associate the familiar tune of “Pop Goes The Weasel” with a jack-in-the-box toy. As they crank the handle and the music plays, they come to recognize the approaching moment — an expectation that is at capacity in the ...

83. Are You Sorry Enough to Wash Your Face?

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Sermon

Robert Leslie Holmes

... May 6, 1954, Roger Bannister became the first man in history to run a mile in less than 4 minutes. Within two months, John Landy eclipsed the record by 1.4 seconds. On August 7, 1954, the two met for a historic race. As they moved into ... heart, "... not (to) be seen by others but by your Father who is in secret... your Father who sees in secret will reward you" (v. 18). I know that some of us are from different backgrounds, and I respect that. Yet scripture says that we are people of a joyful countenance not ...

84. The Main Thing

Luke 12:32-40

Sermon

Dean Feldmeyer

... offended and storming out only to show up again four or five years later in exactly the same state. One of the reasons for my Uncle John’s lack of success in his life, besides the alcohol and the bad choices, was a complete inability to focus. I talked to him about it ... some considerable confidence that no marriage lasts fifty years. It lasts for 18,250 days. (That’s the number of days in fifty years.) It lasts because every morning for 18,250 days, two people decide to be married to each other, and ...

85. Good Works Will Not Save You!

John 14:15-31

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

... , though, that things have changed because of Easter. Jesus talks about the gift of the Holy Spirit that he is giving his followers (John 14:16-18). But what good will that do us? How has the gift of the Holy Spirit made us different from the old selfish sinners ... no more, but you will see me; because I live, you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you (John 14:18-20)." "You are in me," he says, "and I am in you." Just as Jesus is in the Father, so the believer and Jesus have a similar ...

86. God So Loved the World

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Richard A. Jensen

... great your sins are. God loves you. Now. In this very instant. Believe it and it is yours. Believe it and eternal life is yours. Believe it and you are born again, born again with a new kind of life that triumphs even over death and the grave. In John 3:17, 18, we read: For God sent the Son into the world, not to condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through him. He who believes in him is not condemned; he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of ...

87. How to Deal with Friends, Foes, and Fools

Proverbs 27:6

Sermon

James Merritt

... who fits one of these categories. A fool is: The loud mouth who loves to hear himself talk, and forces others to do the same. (Prov. 18:2) The hot-tempered bully who thinks anger, violence, and the bigger gun proves his manhood. (12:16; 14:16) The egotist who believes he is ... and Kenneth M. Durham, Living Wisely in a Foolish World (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1992), 101. 7 John Blanchard, ed., Sifted Silver (Durham, England: Evangelical Press, 1995), 106. 8 Charles W. Colson, Life Sentence (Lincoln ...

88. What Is 40 Days Of Purpose?

2 Timothy 4:9-18

Sermon

James Merritt

... for God's family - that is fellowship. You were created to become like Christ - that is discipleship. You were shaped to serve God - that is ministry. V. You Were Made For A Mission As it says in John 17:18, "In the same way You gave Me a mission in the world, I give them a mission in the world." (John 17:1, MSG) You need to understand the difference between a "ministry" and a "mission". Everybody needs a ministry in the church, but also a mission in the world. Your ministry is your service to believers in ...

89. Which Kingdom Do We Serve?

Mark 6:14-29

Sermon

David Coffin

... the Baptist was probably the voice in the wilderness spoken of in Malachi 4. Herodias, the wife of Herod, did not like John as he was a possible threat for her quest for power. This was not the first time such a power grab had been attempted in scripture. All of the commentaries consulted refer to King Ahab’s marriage to Jezebel in 1 Kings 17-18. She tried to promote her false gods of Baal. Elijah the prophet called out both Ahab and Jezebel about this idolatry. Here again was a monarch who was willing ...

90. I'll Never Forget That Night

John 13:1-17

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... name “The Book of Glory.” A highly significant prologue opens the gospel (1:1-18), and an epilogue obviously written by another party and added after the initial gospel was completed (ch. 21) brings it to a close. Following Mark’s lead, the synoptic gospels clearly identify the final meal that Jesus shared with his disciples as a Passover celebration. Strangely, for all the other symbolism in the fourth gospel, John clearly steers away from that connection here in chapter 13. Why? The answer appears ...

91. What Do I Do When The Load Is Too Heavy?

Exodus 18:13-27

Sermon

James Merritt

... now and can't answer the phone. Otherwise, we probably aren't home and it is safe to leave us a message. - Hi. This is John: If you are the phone company, I already sent the money. If you are my parents, please send money. If you are my Financial ... out, both yourself and these people who are with you, for the task is too heavy for you; you cannot do it alone.'" (Exodus 18:13-18, NASB) I want you to see that Moses' stress was honestly earned. Sometimes we get stressed out because we procrastinate and we don't ...

92. No Fear

John 15:1-8

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... words, "No Fear," on the back of cars driven by young men with their caps turned around backwards. I have seen "No Fear" emblazoned on T-shirts. I don't know about you, but the first time I saw those words, "No Fear," I immediately thought of 1 John 4:18: There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. I thought, isn't it wonderful, these kids are so sophisticated in the Bible. Then somebody told me that that is not what "No Fear" refers to. Which caused me some trepidation, because some time ago ...

93. Now What?

1 John 4:7-21

Sermon

Mark Trotter

94. St. Jim, Your Halo Is Tipped

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... these places to those for whom he has prepared them." When the other ten disciples heard about it, they became angry with James and John. So Jesus called them all together to him and said, "You know that the men who are considered rulers of the heathen have power ... , outspoken critic of the idol-worshiping Baal priests had just won a monumental battle for good against evil at Mt. Carmel. (1 Kings 18:20-40) He had challenged the Baal priests to a showdown. "You call on your gods and I will call on the Lord," ...

95. Embedded In Bedrock Or Destroyed By A Typhoon

John 18:25-27

Sermon

Dale Dickerson

... portrayed the [so-called] ˜trial' of Jesus before His own people; the record of John chapters 7-12 makes clear that they have in effect [already] tried and condemned Him." (2) Think of what Peter is feeling and experiencing that first Good Friday. He follows his beloved teacher and Messiah out into the Kidron valley to a garden to pray. Judas knows they are going there and he brings a "detachment of soldiers together with police" (Jn 18:3) to arrest Jesus. Peter is prepared to protect his Lord. He is not ...

96. Family Survival

Genesis 37:1-11

Sermon

Stephen DeFur

... in this little community that Jesus was a part of, where shalom was often broken, there was a lot of rivalry and envy and "who's going to be number one?" One day, John 13:11 says, Jesus took off his robe, put a towel around his arm, took a basin of water and washed the feet of his friends. Jesus knew about robes. We're told in Matthew 27:18 that Pilate knew why the religious leaders handed Jesus over to him. Because of envy! Pilate knew it was because of jealousy they handed over Jesus. They gave him to the ...

97. Angels in the Wilderness

Mark 1:9-13

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... a considerable time. (Barclay, Daily Study Bible. p. 12) So Moses was said to be on the mountain with God for forty days (Exodus 24:18) It was for forty days that Elijah went in the strength of the meal the angel gave him (I Kings 19:8) That was some ... says that it was two men who deliver the message to the women. Matthew is the only one who says that it was an angel! And John caps the climax by insisting that it is Jesus Himself! I have a feeling that most of the “angels” that you and I will ever meet ...

98. Facing Fears, Kingdom Style

Matthew 6:25-34

Sermon

Phil Thrailkill

... 5, “Problems of Anxiety,” 109-146, and on depression, David B. Biebel & Harold Koenig, New Light On Depression (Grand Rapids, MI: 2004). 3. New York, NY: Touchstone, 1978, 15-17. 4. 6:30b, 8:26, 14:31, 16:8, 17:20. 5. 1 John 4:18. 6. Bruce Wilkinson with Brian Smith, Beyond Jabez (Portland, OR: Multnomah Press, 2005), 147-148. 7. Quoted in Michael Green, Matthew (Waco, TX: Word, 1988), 86. 8. PreachingToday.com search under Matthew 6:25-34. 9. David Dockery & David Garland, Seeking the Kingdom (Wheaton ...

99. Four Cornerstones

Ephesians 2:11-22

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... to fetch." But: "When I pray for my children at night, my affection for each is the same. I suspect that's how God must feel, too. For God, every child is a first born." (As quoted in John M. Buchanan, "Orphans No More," sermon preached May 9, 1999, Fourth Presbyterian Church, Chicago, IL.) In the Deuteronomy 32:18, we're instructed to "remember the Rock from when you were hewn." Or "You were unmindful of the Rock that bore you; you forgot the God who gave you birth." So let's remember for a moment: From ...

100. A Little Theology at Christmas

Titus 2:11-14

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John N. Brittain

... revealed through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus ..." (2 Timothy 1:9-10). Is this not the same as the poetic teaching of John 1:14: "And the Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a father's only ... by Satan who seems to be the ruler of this world. (See for example John 12:31; 14:30; 16:11; 17:15-17; 2 Corinthians 4:4.) There is that marvelous scene in Revelation 18 where, at the consummation of history, not everyone is happy. The scene describes political ...

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