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1001. Good News about Sparrows

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

King Duncan

... hair. If we have even the smallest amount of such faith faith like a grain of a mustard seed we can move mountains (Matthew 20:17). Such faith is not something we earn. It is a free gift from our heavenly Father. The best things in life are free says the ... s said, be a friend. Health is not attained by being a couch potato. We have to walk or run or lift or perform some other physical act. Some of the best things in life are free, but must be earned. Not so with faith. It is a free gift. The only way you can ...

1002. Breaking News: A World Gone Wild

Romans 8:18-27

Sermon

James Merritt

... sun shines or the rain is gentle, God doesn’t get any credit. As soon as a natural disaster hits, they are called “acts of God.” Whenever these natural disasters hit, you can always count on four questions being asked: 1) Where; 2) Why; 3) What; ... it all the days of your life. It will produce thorns and thistles for you, and you will eat the plants of the field.” (Genesis 3:17-18, NIV) I read a story one time about a man who bought a piece of property and it was overrun with weeds and swamps and this ...

1003. The Insanity of Profanity

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

James Merritt

... people from their sins.” The name Jesus is the Greek translation of the Hebrew name, Joshua, which means “the God who saves.” Acts 4:12 says, “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we ... if you want to be saved you’ve got to call on the right Lord, and his name is Jesus. B. Strength For Service Colossians 3:17 says, “And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him ...

1004. All In: Calling Your Bluff

Romans 12:1-8

Sermon

James Merritt

... scientific it is, but it makes sense to me. Do not ride in automobiles - they cause 20% of all fatal accidents… Do not stay home - 17% of all accidents occur in the home… Do not walk on the streets or on the sidewalks - 14% of all accidents occur to pedestrians… Do ... together at the temple each day and met in homes [small groups]… and shared their meals with great joy and generosity." (Acts 2: 41-42, 46, NLT) I want you see the order that we find - here in these verses. They believed They were ...

1005. What Are You Waiting On?

John 11:1-16

Sermon

James Merritt

... remained seated in the house. Martha said to Jesus, ‘Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.’” (John 11:17-21, ESV) How many times have we said that to God, “Lord if you had done this, this would not have happened. If ... John 11:27, ESV) I’ve told you before that every time we go through a difficult situation whether you hear from God or not, whether God acts or not, His question is hanging in the air, “Do you trust me or not? Do you believe me or not?” Well, this is a put up ...

1006. Determining Your Destiny

Luke 16:19-31

Sermon

James Merritt

... faith in Jesus Christ and here is the key. “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.” (Romans 10:17, ESV) The only way you will live for God and the only way you will look to God is if you listen to God as He speaks in ... His Word and He has spoken clearly, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:31, ESV) Let’s apply this message. If you have placed your faith in Jesus Christ, you know when you die you are going to ...

1007. It Was a Dark and Stormy Evening! Father's Day

Mark 4:35-41

Sermon

King Duncan

... nearly swamped.” A storm such as this was common on the Sea of Galilee, which was surrounded by high hills and narrow valleys that acted as wind tunnels. An evening storm was especially dangerous. And on that evening, the waves were raging so that they kept spilling over into the ... p=subscribe&id=55. 2. Source Unknown. 3. http://www.keepbelieving.com/2013/02/17/dont-you-care-if-we-drown/. 4. Contributed. Source unknown. 5. Reader’s Digest, March 2009, p. 165. 6. Contributed. Source unknown. 7. ...

1008. Brushing Your Teeth with Oreos

Luke 2:41-52

Sermon

King Duncan

... to the local area for months offering to cook and clean for their children--and keep an eye on them. “The university decided to act after finding some of the parents had arranged to sleep in their children’s dormitory with them, which the university decided is unacceptable. They ... , www.gizmag.com. 3. Tom Phillips, “Chinese University Sets Up Dormitory for Overprotective Parents,” Metro, 17 September 2010, http://www.metro.co.uk/weird/841237-chinese-university-sets-up-dormitory-for-overprotective ...

1009. An Army Officer Deeply Concerned

Luke 7:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... that such people as this centurion exist even today? There was an article by Richard Marosi in the Los Angeles Times dated October 17, 2013 about the death of Sister Antonia Brenner at the age of 86. Several years ago Parade magazine did a full-fledged story ... his followers. It is not enough to speak piously about God’s love, we are called to transmit that love through concrete acts to specific persons. Some years ago the readers of Charles Schultz’s Peanuts comic strip saw Snoopy shivering out in a snow ...

1010. The Grace Question: “Are You a Teacher…and Yet Do Not Understand These Things?”

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... born again?” The truth is Nicodemus would have been pleased if Jesus had given him a list—things to do, ways to act, laws to keep. That’s what he was about; that’s the way the Pharisees understood a proper relationship with God. Nicodemus didn ... speaks of new Christians as being “babes in Christ.” (1 Cor. 3:1, 2) One of his most signal words was recorded in 2 Cor. 5:17: “If any person is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has passed away; behold, the new is come.” So, all through the New ...

1011. No Greater Love

John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Sermon

Robert Leslie Holmes

... practice: "All who believed were together and had all things in common; they would sell their possessions and goods and distribute the proceeds to all, as any had need" (Acts 2:44-45). You and I are called to make this love observable to the whole world: "By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you ... Space, adapted from Heidi Neumark (Boston: Beacon Press, 2003), pp. 16-17. 2. William Willimon, Pastor: The Theology and Practice of Ordained Ministry (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2002), p. 53.

1012. The Gate to Grace, Goodness, and Glory

John 10:1-10

Sermon

Robert Leslie Holmes

... rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, says the Lord" (Isaiah 54:17). "I am the gate," says Jesus, "whoever enters by me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture" (v. 9 ... salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among mortals by which we must be saved" (Acts 4:12). Think about this: Salvation comes only through Jesus. Baptism cannot make it happen. Religion and ritual cannot do it. Church ...

1013. Dead Hearts and New Beginnings

John 3:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... and the harder they fall, the higher they bounce. As E. Stanley Jones once said, “The test of faith is not how people act, but how they react.” Life is not easy. We are continually needing to make a new beginning. Fortunately, God is a god ... He was afraid and said, “How awesome is this place! This is the house of God and this is the gate of heaven” (Genesis 28:17). Perhaps this morning’s service is your Bethel. Every time we come into this place we ought to be prepared to encounter God. If we are ...

1014. Something Different

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

James L. Killen

Jesus came preaching "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near" (Matthew 4:17). Then Jesus went up a hillside and gathered around him the people who were interested in ... a different class of people for whom the rules for living are different. In some circles, people can be found constantly scrambling to achieve that status and constantly acting as if they are more important than anyone else. But many people, even many who are financially fortunate, are wise enough to reject the idea of being "rich in ...

1015. Elephants in the Room: Depression

Lamentations 3:17-26

Sermon

Charley Reeb

... and my lonely wandering makes me miserable. That’s all I ever think about, and I am depressed. (Lamentations 3:17-20) Depression The writer of Lamentations suffered from what some call “situational depression.” Many experience this kind of depression ... of faith demean others who suffer from depression? They say, “Snap out of it! If you really were a Christian you would not act like this!” This kind of insensitivity in the church must change. Another reason why depression is an elephant in the room is ...

1016. The Cost of Discipleship

Matthew 17:1-9

Sermon

James L. Killen

... teacher and healer in Galilee to traveling toward Jerusalem where his work would be brought to a costly conclusion (Matthew 16:13--17:13). Jesus asked his disciples who people were saying that Jesus was. They gave several answers that they had heard. Then ... He is just a black man with a great sense of humor, especially when he is talking about himself. But because of his commitment, he acts decisively in the service of that dream. He lived with his life in danger for many years. But God was able to use him to ...

1017. Mission Possible!

John 1:43-51

Sermon

Charley Reeb

... the greatest news in the universe, mum is the word for many Christians. I love the story found in the first chapter of Acts. Jesus is ascending into heaven and Jesus’ followers are looking up in awe. As Jesus is ascending he is telling his followers to ... a monster!” We are fond of quoting John 3:16, “For God so loved the world…” But the Bible also says in John 3:17 that God did not send Jesus to condemn the world but to save it! It is high time Christians start believing it and, more importantly, ...

1018. The Great Omission

Mark 1:14-20

Sermon

Charley Reeb

... called Simon and Andrew to follow him he was very clear, “Follow me and I will make you fish for people” (Mark 1:17). The call to make disciples was clear from the start of Jesus’ earthly ministry through the very end. In fact, at the end of ... marketing. They simply made themselves available to the Holy Spirit. Look what happened: “Each one heard them speaking in his own language” (Acts 2:6 NIV). This was not the gift of tongues, or the gift of glossolalia. What’s happening here is not speaking ...

1019. Who Owns the Cloud: Google or God?

Luke 21:25-36

Sermon

King Duncan

... was still speaking, a bright cloud covered them, and a voice from the cloud said, ‘This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased. Listen to him!’” (17:1-9). When the New Testament says that Jesus is coming in a cloud with power and great glory, it is a powerful symbol of mystery and divinity. Those are interesting words ... Edition). 4. Contributed. Source unknown 5. (Gospel Light Publications, 1977). 6. The Best of Will Willimon: Acting Up in Jesus’ Name (Abingdon Press. Kindle Edition).

1020. Living Between the Times

John 17:20-26

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... it is in heaven” (Matthew 6:10). Today’s lectionary gospel reading underscores our “between the times” status. In chapter 17 of John’s gospel, our Lord offered the beautiful and powerful prayer for the unity of his followers. In verse 21 ... am right.” Yet what happens in the church simply reflects what goes on in wider society. In 1776, we were just getting our act together as a nation. Among other things we needed an official seal with an official motto. A committee recommended what we know today ...

1021. Planted for a Purpose

Luke 13:1-9

Sermon

John M. Braaten

... . One apparently took place at the temple in Jerusalem, when Pilate ordered some Galileans killed while they were in the act of making animal sacrifices to God; the blood of those devout worshipers became mingled with the blood of the animals ... heart and soul of renewal. As Paul writes, "Faith comes from what is heard and what is heard comes by the preaching of Christ (Romans 10:17)." The parable is timely for our age and for our church as well. There are many signals which indicate that the church is now at a ...

1022. About Unclaimed Luggage

Luke 15:1-7, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:11-32

Sermon

King Duncan

... we have lost faith in people—people we used to admire? We no longer have heroes, do we? Not heroes in the classic sense. On July 17, 2009 legendary television news anchor Walter Cronkite died at the age of 92. His death marked the end of an era that I suspect we ... —but no more. Now we see them, warts and all. We are still inspired by their athletic prowess or their acting ability or their political acumen, but we no longer look to famous people for moral or spiritual inspiration. Indeed, who do ...

1023. The Law of Unintended Consequences

Matthew 5:13-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... the Pharisees, the Sadducees, the Essenes or the Zealots? My guess is that he shocked them all. Listen to his words in verses 17-20: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to ... were done out of love and gratitude and not out of compulsion. (6) The religious leaders of Jesus’ day had turned the Law into an act of external obedience instead of a reflection of the love of God. They removed the joy of living in obedient submission to God and ...

1024. The Call of the Wild Within

Genesis 12:10-20, Genesis 12:1-8, Luke 2:41-52

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... move forward in trust, and every step forward brings us closer and closer to the light of His truth and grace. Jesus promises us that “nothing is secret that will not be revealed” (Luke 8:17). “For there is nothing concealed that will not be known, nor anything hidden that will not come into the light.” But we must keep moving. We must continually listen for the voice of God and ... God (Daniel 1-2) A 12-Year Old Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52) Timothy is Chosen by Paul to Be His Protégé (Acts 16)

1025. A Taxing Encounter

Matthew 9:9-13, Mark 2:13-17, Luke 5:27-32

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... ’s Story of His Calling by Jesus (9:9-13) Mark’s Story of Matthew’s Calling by Jesus (2:13-17) Luke’ Story of Matthew’s Calling by Jesus (5:27-32) Minor Text Exodus: The First Covenant Given to Moses (34) Numbers ... tax booth is likewise a transition from “entrapment” and “bondage” --not only to Rome but a separation from God—to freedom in Jesus. The act of Matthew leaving his booth and following Jesus is a breaking free of tradition, his past, and his constraints that would label him an ...

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