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1126. A Quantum Decision

Mark 1:4-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... to describe that experience. She said, “I was a little maverick out on the prairie. But when I was baptized, God put His mark on me, and now, I belong to Him!” (5) That’s the effect our baptism should have on our life. It should influence ... of their adopted daughter, and the life of her birth mother. And who knows how many more lives will be changed through each of them? (6) If we live as a baptized person, this is what should happen in our life. Every decision we make should reflect the fact that we ...

1127. Now is the Day of Salvation

2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10

Sermon

King Duncan

... We have a great debt to be paid. Someone has said that long ago a question was asked: “How will sinful humankind come to the Father?” Jesus gave the answer, “Over my dead body.” (6) Does it matter? It may not matter that much to the world outside, but it matters to us. That’s why we will close this service with the mark of the cross on our foreheads. We have a debt to be paid. Theologian Nels Ferre left Sweden for America when he was13 years old. His family accompanied him to the train. He got on ...

1128. We Would Like to See Jesus

John 12:20-36

Sermon

King Duncan

... In the past, CharityBuzz has offered exclusive experiences like dinner and courtside tickets to a Dallas Mavericks game with Mark Cuban, attending a Hollywood movie premiere with Denzel Washington, a private meeting with soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo before ... Nothing happened though. It did not work. That is not too surprising. He needed a faith of his own—not his mother’s faith. (6) William Gibson needed to see Jesus. That’s what he was missing. It wasn’t the chair or the prayer book or the ...

1129. A Costly Cross

Isaiah 52:13--53:12

Sermon

King Duncan

... . That death Jesus died on the cross wasn’t for his sins. He didn’t have any. His death was for my sins and your sins.’” (6) As we celebrate Good Friday, we are reminded of an enormous debt that we owe to the one who gave his life for ours. And behind that ... a candle and carried it to the crucifix. First of all, he illumined the crown of thorns; next, the two wounded hands; then the marks of the spear wound. In the hush that fell, he blew out the candle and left the chancel. There was nothing else to ...

1130. Having the Right Connection

John 15:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Others will look for it in art, in philosophy, some in bizarre personal indulgences. All other streets except that marked Christ, however, are dead-end. It is not our outer circumstances that determine our inner happiness. Some people surrounded ... church with Denver. He was 85 years old, and it was the first time he had ever set foot in a church. And he enjoyed it. (6) Because Denver Moore found his identity and his hope and his strength in Jesus Christ, he was able to reflect the spirit of Christ in his ...

1131. The Real "Lord's Prayer"

John 17:6-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... her.” After 15 years of praying daily for her mother, the woman asked herself, “Why am I wasting my breath?” At the 19-year mark, she considered giving up. The woman admitted that her faith was weak, that she wanted to give up on her mother meeting Christ and ... important is that whatever does happen to me I will do absolutely nothing that will shame my character or my God.” (6) Let me repeat that: “What is important is that whatever does happen to me I will do absolutely nothing that will shame ...

1132. It's Worth the Wait

Acts 2:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... Dean, Nov. 7, 2019, MIT Sloane Management Review, https://sloanreview.mit.edu/article/how-companies-can-prepare-for-sudden-ceo-turnover/. 5. Roy Lloyd, via Ecunet, “Bottom Drawer Chat,” #1202, 9/12/97. Cited by Dr. David E. Leininger. http://www.lectionary.org/Sermons/Lein/Mark/Mark_08.27-38_StoryWorth.htm. 6. Florence Nightengale, quoted in “My Heart Sings”. Christianity Today, Vol. 33, no. 5. (Don Argue, Leadership, Vol. 14, no. 2.) Cited by Jim Davis, http://www.focusongod.com/Luke 6_27 38.htm.

1133. When Storms Hit Home

Mark 4:35-41

Sermon

King Duncan

... Bible at him a lot. But they didn’t understand his grief. As he said, “. . . the depth of my grief made those words unreal.” (6) The worst part is that Jesus seems to be asleep. “Why doesn’t he intervene?” we cry out in our distress. Where is God ... does care about us, why does He let the storms happen? I believe we can see the answer in today’s lesson. The story in Mark’s Gospel is an affirmation. Yes, Jesus does care. When the storms of life are raging, he does care. When it seems you cannot ...

1134. Love Is a Verb

John 15:9-17

Sermon

Timothy W. Ayers

... better, you should start with a friend who you hate.” Nikka – age 6. “My Mommy loves me more than anybody. You don’t see anyone else kissing me to sleep at night.” Clare – age 6. “Love is when Mommy sees Daddy smelly and sweaty and still says ... us cry. When good times come we need to celebrate with people who actually care about our joy. In his excellent book, The Mark of a Christian, Francis Schaeffer writes, “All men bear the image of God. They have value, not because they are redeemed, but ...

1135. Driven to Complete

Mark 9:30-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... . He was trying to open their minds to the abundant life God had made them for. And that brings us to our Bible passage for today, Mark 9: 30-37. I love how Jesus, who has the infinite knowledge of God, asks questions of us. He doesn’t ask because he is ignorant. ... , “I charge you to follow me only as far as you see me following Jesus Christ. Follow me only that far.” (6) “. . . follow me only as far as you see me following Jesus Christ.” Pastor John Robinson knew that the secret of greatness ...

1136. Holding On

Job 1:1; Job 2:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... I trust you. Take care of me another day. Thank you.” And she drove away with a fresh sense of peace she hadn’t experienced in some time. (6) Job did not have the advantage that you and I have. He didn’t have the life or the teachings of Jesus to look to. He knew and ... Why Me?” Christianity Today, 7 Sept., 1982. Cited in The Storm Within by Mark Littleton, Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, IL, 1994. 6. “A Dog Named Cheeseburger” by Marion Bond West, Guideposts True Inspirational Stories: 10 Real ...

1137. When You Know How It Ends

Mark 13:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... turn it around and win. You can rise above the stress and tension of the moment if you know how the game ends. Our lesson from Mark’s Gospel is part of the apocalyptic literature of the Bible. In very vivid terms it describes the last days of planet earth. Some people get ... ) p. 73. 4 Leta Davis in Wit & Wisdom. 5. From Pastor Tim's CleanLaugh List, http://www.cybersalt.org/cleanlaugh. 6. “Meet the psychic that big-money Wall Street traders depend on” by Melkorka Licea, New York Post August 8, 2020. ...

1138. A Commitment to Hope

Luke 3:1-6

Sermon

Derl G. Keefer

... would only be a martyr’s death if it were not for the power of the resurrection. Jesus entrance into the world marks the beginning of our rescue…our salvation deliverance. John is preparing the way for our grasp of that glorious truth. Making Preparation ... to be our Savior and will leave no one out who will accept him into their lives! Making preparation for salvation (Luke 3:6). Luke quoted the prophet Isaiah to remind us that everyone will see the salvation of God. Who is the salvation of God? Jesus ...

1139. Overflowing Joy and Rich Generosity

2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Sermon

King Duncan

... series of radio spots by Brian Kluth of www.GiveWithJoy.org and www.kluth.org, http://givewithjoy.org/true_stories.htm#Day_1_%E2%80%93_A_single_mom%E2%80%99s_grocery_money. 5. Mary Alice Williams. Quiet Triumphs (New York: HarperResource, 1999), p. 137. 6. Rev. Mark Sargent (http://www.day1.net/index.php5?view=transcripts&tid=4). 7. Brett Blair www.eSermons.com. 8. “Twelve Giving Stories” by Randy Alcorn, February 16, 2010 Eternal Perspective Ministries, https://www.epm.org/resources/2010/Feb/16/twelve ...

1140. How Did I Get That Job?

Luke 12:13-21

Sermon

Dave Zuchelli

... things (and the people) for which the Lord is concerned. Jesus once said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also” (Matthew 6:21). It’s pretty apparent where this guy’s heart was. But where does that leave us? How do we become rich toward God? What ... a rich person to enter the kingdom of God than for a camel to go through the eye of a needle” (Mark 10:25). That statement is found in all three of the synoptic gospels, so it must be somewhat important for us to understand. He ...

1141. Missing!

Luke 15:1-10

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... leaves the rest of the flock to go and search for the missing sheep. You would do the same. Perhaps you have 5 or 6 pets at home. But if Fluffy the housecat accidentally gets out, you will leave the other pets safely in the house while you ... are you not much more valuable than they?” (Matthew 6:26). “Fear not, you are of more value than many sparrows” (Matthew 10:29-31). These are stories about value, particularly the value of human life. Even the mark of Cain assures us that no matter what evil we ...

1142. You Don't Have to Yell

Luke 17:11-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... be where people have been marginalized, people who have been literally imprisoned. We will meet [God] where we least expect to.” (6) If we want to meet Jesus, it will be somewhere outside the camp. It will be where people have been marginalized, where ... translated “pity” in verse 12 also means “mercy” or “compassion.” There are seven instances in the Gospels—in the books of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John—in which people come to Jesus and ask for mercy. And in every instance, 7 out of 7, Jesus ...

1143. Equipped for Our Calling

Matthew 9:35-10:8, (9-23)

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.’” The Bible tells us that there is one distinguishing mark that proves someone is a follower of Jesus: their love for others. Just before his arrest and crucifixion, Jesus says these words ... doing kingdom work. Now she was planning a future around her desire to work with those who are suffering and in need. (6) Last Sunday we talked about the graciousness of God and God’s plan to usher in His kingdom through imperfect people like ...

1144. Living at Cross-Purposes

Matthew 10:24-39

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... for God’s purposes, a joy and peace that no earthly rewards can match. There is a reason that this verse is quoted in all four gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. It’s an ironclad promise from the God who willingly chose to give up his own life to save us. God created us for a ... the Faith: Betty Greene” by Canon J. John. https://canonjjohn.com/2022/09/03/heroes-of-the-faith-betty-greene/. 6. https://maf.org/what-we-do/. 7. “5 Women Who Changed The Face Of Missions” by Kate Hilderbrandt, June 24, ...

1145. Trusting God When You've Been Hurt

Genesis 45:1-28

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... you. Revenge is never a good idea, is it? But sometimes it’s awfully satisfying. A few years ago, a man named Mark Bao had his laptop stolen. Fortunately, Bao had a software program on his laptop that allowed him to access it remotely. To ... is preserved. Through his faithfulness, blessing goes out to all the nations. And he even forgives his brothers who tried to kill him.” (6) The Rev. Dr. Michael Brown of Marble Collegiate Church in New York tells a story about how the redemptive love of Jesus can heal ...

1146. Couldn’t Be Easier

Matthew 11:2-11 · Isaiah 35:1-10

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... have, with John the Revelator, seen the skies peeled back to reveal the saints who suffered now praising the Lamb bearing the marks of slaughter with glory and honor, who know that the wheels of God’s justice are turning, and that all will be ... future, but to praise John the Baptist for his work now. He turned to the people and told them about John. Jesus quoted Isaiah 35:5-6 and 61:1 about how God will lead the ransomed back to the Promised Land. This journey of return and rejoicing is a message the poor ...

1147. Eyes Like a Hawk

Luke 14:1, 7-14

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... looks at the heart.’” (1 Samuel 16:7) “Once more Jesus put his hands on the man’s eyes. Then his eyes were opened, his sight was restored, and he saw everything clearly.” (Mark 8:25) “The eye is the lamp of the body. If your eyes are healthy, your whole body will be full of light.” (Matthew 6:22) Your eyes are your soul’s window. The idea of our eyes betraying our innermost thoughts, emotions, and character goes back to biblical times. Later similar phrases are attributed to Cicero, da Vinci ...

1148. A Living Memorial

Exodus 12:1-30

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... were spared. The Israelites were given an intricate formula for choosing a lamb and then drawing blood from that lamb with which to mark their doorposts. In this way they signified that they were God's people. The message of grace is clear in this text: "It ... expectations of them. Jim Tyrer experienced the kind of success in life for which many people strive, but very few ever really attain. At 6'5" and 280 pounds he was a mountain of a man. He starred in football at Notre Dame University and then as an All ...

1149. A Tale Of Two Cities

Micah 5:1-4

Sermon

Robert A. Hausman

... seen by the church as finally realized in the birth of Jesus of Nazareth in Bethlehem. This passage from Micah is quoted in Matthew 2:6, where the Evangelist puts a little twist on it: And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers ... symbolic personage for the corruption of the sacred city, Herod. Herod stands for all the greed, manipulation, and fear which mark the powerbrokers of the world. We have two kings and two cities, Herod in Jerusalem and Jesus in Bethlehem. In ...

1150. Is This The Season To Seek Salvation

Jeremiah 8:4--9:26

Sermon

James McLemore

... , and be childlike. And it's all right to play with dolls, and to play with Power Rangers, but don't forget Jesus. Jesus says in Mark 10:14: "Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of heaven." Youth, we don't ... most of us are too busy seeking to raise a family, or seeking to make some money, or seeking to survive. But Jesus said in Matthew 6:33, if you want to do anything, or if you want to be anything, or if you want to make anything out of your life: "Seek ...

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