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101. The Last Coca Cola in the Desert

Luke 18:9-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... . They were often Jewish citizens who were hired by the oppressive Roman government to collect taxes from their fellow Jews. And Rome looked ... in on the tax collector’s prayer. Jesus continues in verse 13, “But the tax collector stood at a distance. He would not ... second is humility; the third, humility . . .” (4) But why are brokenness and humility necessary ... it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it.” (Matt. 16: 24-25)? The tax collector stood in the presence of the holy God and didn’t ...

102. Going For the Gold

Philippians 3:4-14

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... for confidence in the flesh, I have more" (Philippians 3:4 RSV), he modestly says. "A Hebrew born of Hebrews ... ... church began to decline in 312 AD when the Roman Emperor Constantine was converted. The persecution of the church ... toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal ..." (Philippians 3:13-14). That which lies ahead is our motivation for all this — the desire ... done, good and faithful servant ...enter into the joy of your master" (Matthew 25:21). I am convinced that at least 99 and 44/100% of those ...

103. The Gardener

John 20:10-18

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Why did he had to convene a Roman court to dole out justice not about revolutionary politics or criminal activity but to arbitrate a religious dispute “about a dead man named Jesus who Paul claimed was alive” (Acts 25:19). This was his crime: “Jesus is ... of the Redemption of Israel (31) Jesus’ Parable of the Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32; Luke 13:18-19) John’s Witness to Jesus (The Living Water) With the Woman at the Well (4) Paul’s Witness to Paradise (2 Corinthians 12) God’s Restoration of ...

104. By Whose Standards?

1 Corinthians 4:1-5

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John N. Brittain

... was one of the guys in the lowest rank of rowers in a Roman trireme, one of the ancient galleys that had three rows of rowers. It ... emphasizes the subordinate role of the person designated huperetes. In Acts 13:5 (NASV), "When [Paul and Barnabas] reached Salamis, they began to ... (1932-96) such a popular figure among many Christians over the past 25 years is that he seemed very willing to slide up and down ... the one Paul commends to us in 1 Corinthians 4: They were faithful. Amen. 1. John Tyson, Invitation to Christian ...

105. Can A Nation Repent?

2 Chronicles 34:14-33

Sermon

Erskine White

... time of terrible trial and struggle with the Roman Empire, the state is called "the beast" (cf. 13:1f, 17:10). Can a nation repent? Recall ... it to the king. The book was read to the king. It contained the Shema of Deuteronomy 6:4 - "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with ... poor among you ... if only you will obey the voice of the Lord your God" (cf. 15:1f; also Leviticus 25). As the scroll was read to the king, the words grabbed him at his core. He saw how far ...

106. The Heart of the Matter

Psalm 51:1-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... -five pounds of blood per minute, 2,700 pounds per hour, and 32.4 tons per day. It is a muscle that never rests except between beats. ... and exerts enough energy each hour to lift its own weight 13,000 feet into the air. (2) The heart is an ... havoc with our lives. Even that greatest of all saints, St. Paul, wrote in Romans 7: “So I find this law at work: When I want to do ... man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death?” (21-25) Paul is speaking to this very thing. He’s saying he cannot control his ...

107. The Great Inescapable Question of Eternity

Mark 8:27-38

Sermon

Robert Leslie Holmes

... and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it. — Matthew 7:13-14 If ever the voice of the people was wrong, it was on Good Friday when mob ... man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?" (John 4:29). The Roman centurion charged to stand guard at Christ's cross affirms Jesus' identity as he ... will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die. — John 11:25-26 I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except ...

108. Deliverance through adversity

Sermon

Willie Soler

... 4 NKJV) The Apostle Paul had a very similar perspective on adversity when he said: “We also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance: and perseverance, character, and character, hope.” (Romans ... trust in You; Let me not be ashamed: Let not my enemies’ triumph over me.” (Psalm 25:1-2) Paul knew what it meant to live with adversity that would not go away. ... evil day, and having done all, to stand…. (Eph. 6:12-13) e. Adversity is God’s method of purifying our faith. Faith is ...

109. Hope in the Shadows

Mark 13:1-31

Sermon

Darrick Acre

... , “Tell us, when will these things happen?” (v. 4). So Jesus tells them. He tells them about nation ... light, and the stars fell from the sky? (vv. 24-25). Does He want them to understand that shadowy darkness will ... He came to a group of shepherds living under the oppression of Roman rule on a hillside in Bethlehem. In the midst of their ... light the candles of the Advent season, we take seriously the message of Mark 13, and we anticipate, watching and waiting, waiting and watching. We anticipate His coming ...

110. So Close ... But Yet So Far

Luke 9:10-17

Sermon

Larry Powell

... number fourteen." The coach hesitated a moment and said, "But son, six and seven make 13." The boy, quite unmoved by the correction, said, "You know what coach? If I ... as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me' (1 Corinthians 11:24, 25)." (2) in the knowledge that God blesses our lives and can transform circumstances. ... Romans 12:2)." (3) remembering that God is able to use what is available and use it abundantly. Jesus said, "I have come that you may have life and have it more abundantly (John 10:10)." (4 ...

111. Service

Mark 10:35-45

Sermon

Warren Thomas Smith

... a problem in all branches of Christendom: Roman, Greek Orthodox, Anglican, Lutheran, Methodist. Yes, and the ... . Yet each Sunday she was at Sunday school, church, and then came at 4:00 p.m. to prepare the youth supper. And she did it gratis ... Corinthians 5:14). Ministry is "fire in my bones" (Lamentations 1:13) which will permit no other course. Ministry is complete dedication of ... God’s choice instruments. An ordained Anglican priest, he served for 25 years as vicar in remote, rural Madley: no honors, no wealth ...

112. Temptation

Luke 4:1-13

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... There are no enticements to ill-gotten gains or incredible debauchery. No inducement to slaughter Romans or assassinate Caesar (or even to bomb Baghdad or kill Saddam, for that matter). No ... a huge red flag is raised at the end of the lesson. Did you hear it? Verse 13: "When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time." In other ... 2/24/98 3. Mary Otto, "Temptation Science," Knight-Ridder Syndicate, 2/25/98 4. Rob Elder, "Biding His Time," The Clergy Journal, May/June 1997, p. ...

113. Going Hard against the Grain

Matthew 5:33-37

Sermon

Phil Thrailkill

... for the poor. Expose evil by creative non-violence. It was then that Jesus took it up a notch into the politics of Jewish nationalism. Roman soldiers had the right to impress people into temporary service; it’s what happened when Simon of Cyrene was grabbed off the streets to ... , 65. 7. PreachingToday.com search under Matthew 5:38-42. 8. The Canadian Mennonite, September 4, 2000, 11. 9. Exodus 22:25-27, DT. 24:10-13, 17 10. Charles Talbert, Reading the Sermon on the Mount (Columbia, SC: USC Press, 2004), ...

114. Don’t Be a Hypocrite

Matthew 6:1-4

Sermon

James Merritt

... day, with these words: "Woe to you scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites." (Matthew 23:13,14,15, 23,25,27,29) What was it about hypocrisy and hypocritical people that made Jesus ... in the days of Jesus and Greek culture, was the theater. Greek and Roman actors would wear large masks and costumes designed to increase the size of ... is in secret; and your Father who sees what is done in secret will reward you." (Matthew 6:3-4, 6, 17-18, NASB) Do you know why the secret place is so important to God? When you give ...

115. Peter the Petulant

Mark 14:1-11, Mark 14:12-26, Mark 14:27-31

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... of Abigail and Her Attitude of Service to David (1 Samuel 25) Psalm 32: Do Not Be Like the Horse or the Mule Psalm ... That Judas Will Betray Him and Peter Will Deny Him (John 13) Peter Explains About Humility (1 Peter 5) Jesus and Peter It ... Latin word for linen cloth used in serving capacities. For the Romans, foot washing was even more a servile capacity than for the ... of God’s messengers were revealed to Abraham (note Genesis 18:4). Jesus knows when he does this ritual that they don’t understand what ...

116. More Than Gimmicks

John 6:24-35

Sermon

David Coffin

... John 2:18-28 (RSV). The symbol of “bread” is another metaphor for Jesus in John’s gospel. Roman Catholic theologians are quick to point out that Jesus’ giving of his body in the form of ... disciples’ feet as an example of service to other people John 13 (RSV). Jesus promised the Holy Spirit who would teach his disciples everything John 14:25-26; 16:12-14 (RSV). Jesus anticipated difficult times for his ... 4. D. Moody Smith, Abingdon New Testament Commentaries: John (Nashville, TN: Abingdon Press. 1999 ...

117. You Can Talk the Game, but Can You Play the Game?

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Sermon

Will Willimon

... (1 Cor. 4:9) and (probably) chariot races (Phil. 3:13). Paul writes these ... Romans for being infatuated with games and sports of this sort. But Paul grabs hold of this as a metaphor for what it's like to be a disciple of Jesus. Only one can win this race, says Paul, compete to win. The competition here is not with other Christians, but with oneself, somewhat like golf. What does it take successfully to compete? Paul us s a word popular among the Stoics, but not among us—“self-control,” egkrateia (v. 25 ...

118. Is There Life After Christmas?

Luke 2:21-40, Isaiah 12:1-6

Sermon

Erskine White

... of our hearts when we come down on one side or the other of that line (Matthew 25:31ff). Whether we perceive it, we reveal our inner thoughts all the time, by every action ... are only made of paste, while failing to see the "pearls of great value" (Matthew 13:46) which are staring us in the face - pearls of faith, hope and love, ... Him. To live as Christians "in an alien land," (Psalm 137:4) or to live as people who are "conformed to this world" (Romans 12:2). On this Sunday after Christmas and the final Sunday ...

119. On His Way

Matthew 21:1-11

Sermon

Larry Powell

... down and worship him? Why did the sun still reflect off Roman shields? After all the screaming and shouting and palm waving, had ... of the cities, and what grew on the ground" (Genesis 19:25). And then follows this never-to-be-forgotten epilogue: "But Lot’ ... that sort of thing." Weatherhead thought to himself, "You have had over 4,000 Sundays." We all have time. Did we turn back because we ... pray for me, that my hand may be restored to me" (1 Kings 13:6). The prophet did as he had been requested and the king’s ...

120. Holy Tuesday

Mark 11:27-33

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... of the hottest issues of Jesus’ day. (Mark 12:13-17) This question was put to Jesus by the ... with a question about paying taxes to Caesar. The Jews rankled under the Roman tax, not only because there was money involved, but also because it symbolized ... up a ridiculous hypothetical situation, based on Levirate law (Deut. 25:5-6) which required the brother of a dead man ... he said. (Luke 6:46) In Shakespeare’s KING LEAR, (Act 1, Scene 4) the banished Duke of Kent returns in disguise to take service with King Lear ...

121. In the Cross of Christ We Glory

Mark 8:31--9:1

Sermon

Michael Milton

... the primary source of salvation and healing to people in need. Mark wanted the Roman Christians to know that, so he related to them the story told to ... told, they will see, and what they have not heard, they will understand (Isaiah 52:13-15, NIV). Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of ... weakness of God is stronger than man's strength (1 Corinthians 1:25, NIV). The cross is the work of God for salvation. Jesus disclosed ... , upon reflection, into luminous truth.[4] God becomes man, yet never ...

122. A Messianic King

Isaiah 11:1-10

Sermon

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... never be lacking a Davidic heir to sit upon the throne (2 Samuel 7:13, 16). To realize the importance of that, we must understand that Israel’s life ... earth to their proper place in society (v. 4). The messiah will not be swayed by earthly standards and judgment, not by outward evidences (cf. John 2:25; 7:24). Rather, he will judge in righteousness ... is said to ruin the natural world (Genesis 3:17-18; 9:2; Jeremiah 12:4; Romans 8:19-23). But the messiah will establish peace in the animal kingdom, and peace ...

123. The Sword of the Lord

Hebrews 4:12-13

Sermon

James Merritt

... heart." It has converting power. We all know we are saved by grace through faith. Romans 10:17 says, "So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God ... things are naked and open to the eyes of Him to whom we must give account." (v.13) God penetrates our hearts with his word and lays us open before His eyes. The word "open" ... . 4 Joel Gregory, Homesick for God, p. 98. 5 D. A. Carson, "Five Gospels, No Christ" (The Jesus Seminar), Christianity Today, April 25, 1994. 6 Rusty Wright and Linda ...

124. Whose Side Are You On?

Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... 13 ... any farther. I want you to know that I have been a member of this church for 25 years‑‑but I’ve been on your side all the time!” I want to ask you today ... slums of London named James, whose only refuge from the squalor of poverty was the Roman Catholic school he attended. Somehow his mother had managed to enroll him in this parochial ... said, “But he didn’t know that I’ve had my first Communion, did he, Sister?” (4) That’s beautiful, isn’t it? “He didn’t know that I’ve had my first ...

125. I’ve Got a Home in that Kingdom

2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17

Sermon

Gibson “Nibs” Stroupe

... himself. It is the judicial bench of an urban court in the Roman empire. Here the ruling official of the empire hears cases and makes ... the "judgment seat of Christ" will be the final judgment of Matthew 25 and Revelation 20, or whether it will be part of an ongoing cleansing ... to the Corinthians, in his famous "love" chapter (1 Corinthians 13). I used to understand the love of this thirteenth chapter ... had established white supremacy. This is the human point of view.4 This is what Paul means in verse 16, in that ...

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