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1126. A Sense of Place

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 6-10

Sermon

Stan Purdum

... , and our communities in solid acts of faithfulness to God. 1. Scott Russell Sanders, Staying Put: Making a Home in a Restless World (Boston: Beacon Press, 1993), p. xiii. 2. John Gladden, "Medina's Churches Heading for the Suburbs," The Gazette (Medina, Ohio), February 25, 2003, A4. 3. Richard Ostling, "Time for a New Temple?" Time magazine, October 16, 1989, p. 65. 4. Berryman died in 1972. The poem is from the posthumous volume of his works, Henry's Fate & Other Poems 1967-1972 (New York: Farrar, Straus ...

1127. Nice Guys Finish First

Proverbs 1:20-33

Sermon

Stan Purdum

One day, a Sunday school teacher asked her class of children about their favorite Bible verses. One boy volunteered that his favorite was John 11:35, "Jesus wept," because it was short and easy to remember. A girl said her favorite was John 3:16, because she'd been told it was a summary of the gospel message and had memorized it for Bible school the previous summer. One boy said he liked the story of David and Goliath, especially the part about David killing Goliath with a stone from his slingshot. Next ...

1128. God Is Rock Solid

Hebrews 12:18-29

Sermon

Clayton A. Lord

... with him. Thank God it is a rock that doesn't change. The church is a third "rock" to which we can cling. In Matthew 16:18 we read "... I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not prevail against it." In recent years the church has been ... life. Those who trust in God have a promise of a bright future. 1 John 2:17 says, "... the world and its desire are passing away, but those who do the will of God live for ever." In John 10:28 Jesus says, "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. ...

1129. Small Towns

Luke 2:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... beloved wife Rachel was buried and where Israel’s greatest king, David, was born. Samuel anointed David king in Bethlehem (I Sam. 16:1-13). David was a descendant of Ruth and Boaz, who were married in Bethlehem. The Messiah was to be of ... she came to realize the power of that simple greeting: “May Christ be born in you.” When Christ dwells within, there is peace. John Paul II, in his Angelus message of December 19, 1999, explained that Christmas is not simply the remembrance of the Event that took place ...

1130. God IS In The Ordinary

Romans 12:1-2, 9-21

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... 14] Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. [15] Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. [16] Live in harmony with one another; do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly; do not claim to be wiser than you ... the will of God - what is good and acceptable and perfect.... Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good." That's why John Wesley gave us Three Simple Rules: Do no harm. Do good. Stay in love with God. Show the world your love affair with God. Let ...

1131. A Stone’s Throw From: Temptation

Luke 4:1-13

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... allowed to eat the bread he held in his hand. Much to his chagrin, Peter's portion of bread was barely a mouthful, so John shared some of his bread with Peter. Later that same day, as they were headed down the mountain along the same stoney path, Jesus told ... 2:18 "Because [Jesus] himself was tested by what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested." And Hebrews 4:15-16 "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect has ...

1132. A Stone’s Throw From: New Life

John 8:3-12

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... of what that looks like. Dr. Bill Bouknight wrote, "No other incident in [Jesus'] life, except his death, so clearly revealed the heart of God."(1) Let's look at that passage from John 8:3-12. [3] The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery; and making her stand before all of them, [4] they said to him, "Teacher, this woman ... through the forgiveness offered to us by Christ Jesus our Savior. Step into the Light. Step into New Life. 1. www.sermons.com 2. Preaching Vol. 16, #2

1133. No 2nd Class Citizens

Galatians 4:4-7

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... us accepted in the Beloved." Ephesians 1:6 You are Loved. "As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; abide in my love." John 15:9 You are Anointed. "He who establishes us with you in Christ - has anointed us is God." 2 Corinthians 1:21 You are a New Creation ... Ephesians 1:3 You are a Child of God. "It is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God" Romans 8:16 You are a Child of Light. "for you are all children of light and children of the day; we are not of the night or of ...

1134. Easter: Seeing Is Believing

John 20:1-18

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... . Like the heroes of Lord of the Rings, they saw and they believed. How awesome was that? (2) Let's look at the Passage from John 20:1-18 [1] Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw ... gardener, she said to him, "Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away." [16] Jesus said to her, "Mary!" She turned and said to him in Hebrew, "Rabbouni!" (which means Teacher). [17] Jesus said to her, "Do not hold ...

1135. Close Enough For Comfort

Psalm 23:4, John 14:15-18

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... Christ reminding us there is nothing fear for He is with us. As I was think about and working on this sermon, something Dr. John Lukert shared with us at one of our Charge Conferences came to mind. He said: fear freezes, faith frees. I. Fear Freezes A. ... couldn't have been more plainly. Listen to what He says to the Disciples at the Last Supper. John 14:15-18 (NRSV) [15] "If you love me, you will keep my commandments. [16] And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you ...

1136. CSI: Jerusalem

Luke 24:36-48

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... gathered again, this time with Thomas. Jesus appears to them and has knowledge of Thomas' doubt. Thomas touches Jesus. Then later, John records Jesus appeared to all of the Disciples in Galilee one morning after they had been fishing. He didn't just ... spring break to live in tents they brought, in miserable conditions with little if any running water, minimal shower facilities and 14-16 hour days in filthy conditions? Not a desire for fame and fortune. What is it that inspires 3000 youth and adults from ...

1137. Cross Eyed: Anger

John 2:13-22

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... at an event in the life of Jesus that pushed all of His buttons. An event that didn't just irritate Him but made Him angry. John 2:13-22 (NRSV) [13] The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. [14] In the temple he found people selling ... of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the coins of the money changers and overturned their tables. [16] He told those who were selling the doves, "Take these things out of here! Stop making my Father's house a marketplace!" [ ...

1138. Cross Eyed: Focus

Mark 1:9-15

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... into the desert where He was tempted. Mark 1:9-15 (NRSV) [9] In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. [10] And just as he was coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens torn apart and the Spirit descending like ... drink ten gallons of cranberry juice or orange juice, but drink a little occasionally to curb your appetite. I usually drink 2 16 oz bottles of cranberry juice or something like that when I fast. Then I drink plenty of water. And you can fast ...

1139. Winning the War Over Stuff (Series: Winning The War Over Daily Life)

Luke 12:13-21

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... is the day you buy and the day you sell. All other days are costly.” Possessions give a feeling of STATUS. In Verse 16 we read, “And He told them this parable. The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop.” Remember Tevye in ... .” Walking away from that committal service somebody will think if not actually ask, “I wonder how much ol’ John left?” The answer to that question is simple; ol’ John left it all, that’s how much he left. Somewhere in the shadows I think I hear Jesus saying ...

1140. God's Chosen People: Partners

John 15:1-17

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... with us, and opened his heart to us, and told us of his plans, his aims, and his ambition.” (William Barclay, The Gospel of John, Vol. 2, The Daily Study of the Bible, pp. 208-209). So, let’s see for ourselves what it means to be partners with ... on tiptoe now in your mind. Get read. This is one of the most heartening, exhilarating words of Jesus. Listen to it in verses 15 & 16: “No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for ...

1141. Clear to the Better End - Parent Burnout

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... coaches stand out to me. John Wooden was being interviewed after a U.C.L.A. had won one of their national championships. The interviewer asked about his philosophy which produced so many winners and John announced quoting his own ... his headaches persisted. Everyday the pain pulsed through his head. Finally they discovered he was wearing a size IS collar on a size 16 Lt neck. No wonder he had a headache.” (Stewart Briscoe, “What Works When Life Doesn’t” (Wheaton III: Victor Books, 1976, p. 125 ...

1142. The Shared Life of the People of God

Galatians 6:1-10

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... koinonia is fellowship with God. That which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so your fellowship is with the Father. (1 John 1:3). Because we belong to Christ, we belong to each other. In koinonia we are bound to each other, to Christ, and to ... bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus. Brethren, the g of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit Amen.” (Gal. 6:16-18). Paul began his letter with a prayer for peace (1:3) and he closes it with the same. In the beginning peace was combined with ...

1143. What Would Jesus Say About Materialism?

Luke 12:13-21

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... us some instruction about how to live our lives. I. WORK IS WORTHWHILE. The ground of a certain rich man produced a good crop (verse 16). Endeavors. My father is a farmer. For sixty-five years he dug out a living for himself and his family by the sweat of ... , gambling and wasting money with hard work, family life and devotion to God. As a result, they climbed the ladder of success. That worried John Wesley a great deal so he gave this advice, “It is the duty of every man to work as hard as he can, to make ...

1144. How Can We Stand on Holy Ground?

Psalm 24:1

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... . “Lift up your heads, oh you gates, be lifted up you ancient doors, that the King of glory may come in" (Psalm 24:7). John Peterson translates this piece of the Psalm this way: Wake up you sleepyhead city Wake up you sleepyhead people The King of glory is ... He drove no car. He was not a particularly good father. He always came to church dressed in his bib overalls. Upon turning 16 it became my service to him and the church to drive him home from worship services, something I enjoyed since it gave me ...

1145. We Believe in the Holy Spirit

John 14:15-18, 25-27

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... believe in the Holy Spirit. We baptize our people in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. The word John uses to define the Holy Spirit is Paraclete—the one called along side another. The Holy Spirit is like a witness who takes the stand for ... that we are children of God. Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ…"(V. 16,17). You have an inheritance. You are in the Father's will. II. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS WISDOM FOR US. A pilot, a business ...

1146. How To Handle Criticism? Keep Moving

Luke 9:51-56

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... King. As Messiah and King he is ushering in a new order, a new kingdom, the Kingdom of God. James and John mistakenly believe Jesus’ presence is a call to judgment, a green light for making critics into crispy critters. Jesus’ “rebukes” them ... credited with being primarily responsible for the 23 February 1807 vote in England to abolish the slave trade. The vote was 283-16. But that vote doesn’t tell the story. William Wilberforce spent 20 years pushing abolition. Few people in history were as ...

1147. Why Am I a Christian?

Mark 1:4-11

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... given to me that causes me to rejoice. III. I AM A CHRISTIAN BECAUSE I CONFESS JESUS CHRIST AS MY LORD AND SAVIOR. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life" (John 3:16). I knew those words long before I understood their meaning. In fact, after two seminary degrees and a lifetime of ministry, I'm still not sure I can grasp the wonder of it all. When I first professed faith in Christ as an eleven-year-old kid ...

1148. Males or Females?

Acts 18:1-3, 18-19, 24-26

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... an arm and a leg." Adam thought for a moment and replied, “What could I get for just a rib?" So the bantering goes on. Author John Gray made millions back in the 1990's with a book called Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus. A person whom I did not ... Apollos in the Faith. It's Priscilla who opens her home to believers. When Paul writes his letter to Rome, he says in Chapter 16, Verse 3, “Greet Priscilla and Aquila. They risked their lives for me. Not only I, but all the churches of the Gentiles are ...

1149. The Resurrection and Life

John 11:32-44

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... and Martha sent word to Jesus that Lazarus was seriously ill. Such is the setting for the Jesus we encounter in the 11th Chapter of John. Come let's take a look. I. JESUS WAITED. In Verse 6 we read, “When he heard that Lazarus was sick, he stayed two days ... be carried to the skies on flowery beds of ease While others fought to win the prize and sailed through bloody seas? In Verse 16 we read, Then Thomas, also called Didymus, said to the rest of the disciples, “Let us also go' that we may die with him ...

1150. Not What You Expected

Hebrews 2:10-18

Sermon

John N. Brittain

... century or the traditional teachings of Darbyism) has given focusing too much on the end and not the journey a bad name. John Wesley had no use for "Quietists," who sat back passively waiting for God to do something, and many of us have appropriately ... reading brings us up short: "It is clear that [Jesus] did not come to help angels, but the descendants of Abraham" (Hebrews 2:16). God is really concerned with life in this world. There is a great danger of us, as believers, becoming more spiritual than God. ...

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