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John 8:12-30

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... room. A theology which did not speak of God in terms of the abandoned and crucified One would not have gotten through to us then.1 These words were penned a few years after the catastrophe of World War II. They are not the words of a man who had merely ... John’s peculiar usage of "lifted up." 5. Isaiah 52:13f, and 53:2 and 8 (LXX). 6. Isaiah 43:10f (LXX). 7. Peter L. Stemke, Preaching the Theology of the Cross, (Minneapolis: Augsburg, 1983), pp. 11f. 8. Elie Wiesel, Night (New York: Bantam, 1960), pp. ...

1252. The Art of Living Until

Matthew 24:36-51

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Leonard Mann

... day; we are not of the night or of darkness. So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober" (1 Thessalonians 5:2-6). Paul apparently wishes us to understand what kind of interim this is in which we are living. It is a kind which ... space in an interim that he really didn’t occupy, standing in shoes he really didn’t fill. In the second Epistle of Peter, there is a discussion of life in this interim, and there is the assertion that, after a long time has gone by, some people ...

1253. Getting on the Active List

John 1:35-42

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Bill Bouknight

... saved. No, I want you to witness in New Testament style. Let's remind ourselves of what that is. Look again to today's text--chapter 1 of John's gospel. There we see how people were brought to Jesus. In verse 35 we read that John the Baptist introduced two of ... is that at least 1000 of us will be willing to be like Andrew, that disciple of long ago who was the link between Simon Peter and Jesus. In just a few moments I will give you an opportunity to be part of what we are calling "Operation Andrew." Right ...

1254. The Outcome of Easter Faith

Isaiah 25:1-12

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Donald Macleod

... a sanctity. To this end I summon Christians everywhere to make this Easter to signify Christ realized and not merely Christ risen.1 Are not the words of our text a declaration of judgment over against the situation Dr. Elmore describes? To read these ... here is where many of us stop short. The writer of the First Epistle of Peter refers to something more. He says: "As the outcome of your faith you obtain the salvation of your souls" (1:9 RSV). This is Christ realized! And unless we face up to this challenge ...

1255. A Theology of Work - Labor Day

Deuteronomy 5:1-33

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David E. Leininger

... . M. Eugene Boring, "The Gospel of Matthew," The New Interpreter's Bible, CD-ROM, (Nashville: Abingdon, 1998) 6. Deuteronomy 23:25 7. William Barclay, The Daily Study Bible, CD-ROM edition (Liguori, MO: Liguori Faithware, 1996) used by permission of Westminster/John Knox Press 8. 1 Samuel 21:1-6 9. Hosea 6:6 10. Mark 2:27 11. Peter Marshall, "Living Like Gerbils," Christianity Today, 4/27/92, p. 15 12. Juliet Schor, The Overworked American: the Unexpected Decline of Leisure, (New York: Basic Books, 1991), p ...

1256. When It Is Tough to Follow Jesus: The Third Word

John 19:17-27

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Eric Ritz

... for the "Kodak Moment" that is before us today. During the summer of 1984, John & Lauretta Reynolds were in Rome touring St. Peter''s Basilica. As they viewed the immortal Pieta, in which Mary is holding the body of her crucified son, the reverent hush was ... her. So many times the Bible declares that, "Mary pondered all these things in her heart." Now I want to turn to John''s gospel 2:1-11. This is the famous story of Jesus turning the water into wine at the wedding in the town of Cana. It is here I believe ...

1257. Spelling Doesn't Count

1 John 5:1-12

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Paul E. Robinson

... such out-of-the ordinary, pushing-the-envelope stuff which enables us to experience the fullness of life for which God created us, and to which we are called in Jesus. Over the last few weeks we've been looking at that marvelous little letter called 1 John, nestled between 2 Peter and 2 John in the New Testament. Last week we read from the first few verses of the fifth chapter, in which the author made it clear that it is a faith centered in an understanding of God we have come to know through Jesus, which ...

1258. Facing Fears, Kingdom Style

Matthew 6:25-34

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Phil Thrailkill

... enough to pay the rent, with enough left over to meet other expenses; the work of the Pacific Garden Mission continues to this day.1 “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness,” said Jesus, “and all these things (meaning whatever you need for the work to ... Jesus was under no illusion about mental and spiritual health of his first followers. Thomas was a born skeptic, Peter greatly impulsive and blind to his considerable frailties; James and John used their mother to triangle Jesus and beg ...

1259. Looking for Shoots or Roots?

Matthew 11:1-19

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Leonard Sweet

... the Messiah [‘the Christ’] was doing” (v.2)---the first time Matthew uses “Christ” as a title for Jesus (Peter’s confession is not until chapter 16). At the same time the gospel author writes as though Jesus’ messianic identity ... see” (v.4). The list of activities that make up Jesus’ ministry echo the miraculous healings itemized in Isaiah 35:5-6 and 61:1. Although these Isaiah texts are not expressly linked to the Messiah, they are indicative of the day of the Lord. By initiating these deeds ...

1260. Is Sunday Just a Fun Day?

Exodus 20:7-11

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James Merritt

... and the earth." This world is the work of God. "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork." (Ps. 19:1) This world is the fruit of God's labor; it is the result of the work of God's hand. God set the example of ... became a major factor in his coming to Christ and being converted and surrendering his life to the Lord. That Scotsman's name was Peter Marshall, a man who influenced thousands for Christ and went on to become the Chaplain of the United States Senate; all because of ...

1261. Freedom Faith Brings

Galatians 5:1-15

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James Merritt

... smile as he writes out your ticket. Because he knows that no amount of obedience can ever make up for one act of disobedience.1 Furthermore, legalism puts you away from Christ. "You have become estranged from Christ, you who attempt to be justified by law; you have ... t use the liberty you have in Jesus Christ as a base from which you can go out and live just any way you want to. Peter said, "For this is the will of God, that by doing good you may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men as free, yet not ...

1262. How To Get Better When You're Bitter

Exodus 15:22-27

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James Merritt

... a place of bitterness. Does that surprise you? It shouldn't. Peter said, "Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you." (1 Pet. 4:12) The truth is, everybody sooner or later walks ... , I tell you there is no question in my mind that this tree is a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ. Remember the Bible tells us in 1 Pet. 2:24 that Jesus "bore our sins in His own body on the tree." Did you know that it was on the cross of Calvary that ...

1263. Are You Ready for the Journey?

Mark 8:27-9:1

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John E. Harnish

... a miracle worker, maybe John the Baptist reincarnated, or Elijah, or one of them." "But who do you say that I am?" Before anyone can think, Peter blurts it out: "We know who you are! You're the Christ, the Son of the living God." And Mark says, "He charged them to ... deaf, stills the storm, feeds the multitudes, walks on water. But now, at this point in Mark's story, Jesus surprises us with the secret. [1] 1. YOU SAY I AM THE SON OF GOD...WELL, I'LL TELL YOU WHAT IT MEANS TO BE THE SON OF GOD — IT MEANS A ...

1264. Every Day God Encourages

Acts 4:36-37; 11:22-24

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... on the shoulder and saying, "Remember, son, there is no city in the world where they have erected a statue to a critic." (1) We've talked about how Every Day God Empowers Us, Equips Us and Enables Us. Today we're going to talk about how ... of God filled us both. It was like God had suddenly opened a door and we had stepped back 2000 years to an early morning with Peter, James and John. I almost expected to see Andrew walking with Jesus. It was a moment that took our breath away and focused our thoughts and ...

1265. Superman: More Than A Super Hero

John 1:1-5, 9-14; John 13:31-32; John 20:30-31

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... fashion. But, as the title suggests, I believe Jesus Is More Than A SuperHero. Let's look at the scripture for today. John 1:1-5, 9-14 (NRSV) [1] In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [2] He was in the ... to walk. How else could he give hearing to the deaf and cure leprosy. How else could he raise the dead. High on a mountaintop, Peter, James and John heard the truth right from the mouth of God. With Moses and Elijah pointing all of humanity to Jesus, God spoke and ...

1266. Come and See

John 1:43-51

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... This morning's passage of Scripture introduces us to follower who becomes a leader who leads someone else to become a follower. Let's look at the passage from John 1:43-51 (NRSV) [43] The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, "Follow me." [44] Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. [45] Philip found Nathanael and said to him, "We have found him about whom Moses in the law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus son of Joseph from Nazareth." [46] Nathanael ...

1267. Shaped By the Fire

Acts 2:1-21

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... but it became spiritual experience for me. Let's look at the passage for this morning Acts 2:1-21 and then I'll explain. Acts 2:1-21 (NRSV) [1] When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place. [2] And suddenly from heaven ... perplexed, saying to one another, "What does this mean?" [13] But others sneered and said, "They are filled with new wine." [14] But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them, "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let this be ...

1268. Chosen by God

Ephesians 1:1-14

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Maxie Dunnam

... as Christians and the convictions out of which we should order our lives. Paul has a great word for us in our Scripture lesson, Ephesians 1:1-14. He identifies himself out of the depths of his most vivid self-consciousness and sense of call, an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the ... a cord word in the Christian vocabulary. In Greek, the word always had in it the idea of difference and separation. (Peter referred to us when he talked about our being a holy priesthood, as “God’s own people”. The phrase literally ...

1269. Mentoring Matters

1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

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Mary S. Lautensleger

... , and the couple has been the subject of endless satirical depictions. They are not happy campers by any stretch of the imagination.1 Those of us who have photographs of our ancestors have surely noticed that not a one of them ever cracks a smile ... on in the hearts of his family and friends. In losing Morrie, Mitch relearns the importance of relationships and reconnects with his brother, Peter, whom he has not seen or talked with in many years. Morrie's lessons are the most basic lessons, but in a world ...

1270. A Whole City at The Door

Mark 1:29-39

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Robert J. Elder

... . It has been said that "most middle-class Americans tend to worship their work, work at their play, and play at their worship."1 All the essential elements of life are there, but their order, and especially their focus, is upside down. The disciples came to him ... in every other circumstance of our lives. Where are you looking for Jesus today? What do you want Jesus to do when you find him? Peter wanted Jesus to go back and keep on doing what he had been doing. We all want that. We would all like to go back ...

1271. Honk If Something Falls Off

Matthew 5:43-48

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King Duncan

Dr. Peter Barnes tells about a radio preacher that he listened to while he was in college named the Rev. Apostle J.R. Chambers, Jr. Quite ... the basis of all modern technology. “Jesus doesn’t show up until #3 on list. But here’s what’s interesting. Hart says he would have no trouble at all placing Jesus as #1 especially because of the uniqueness of Jesus’ teaching about loving your enemies. But he doesn’t and here’s why. Hart writes: “Now these ideas [about loving your enemies] which were not a ...

1272. Do you need a Pharisectomy?

Matthew 9:27-34, Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 12:15-21, Matthew 12:22-37, Matthew 12:38-45, Matthew 12:46-50

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Or a Jesus follower? Some of us who say we are Jesus followers, are really Pharisees at heart. We may need what Peter Haas calls a “Pharisectomy,” or in the subtitle to his 2012 book, “How to Joyfully Remove Your Inner Pharisee and other ... not Break a bruised reed or quench a smoldering wick until he brings Justice to victory. And in his name the Gentiles will hope.” [Isaiah 42:1-13]** Then they brought to him a demoniac who was blind and mute, and he cured him, so that the one who had been mute could ...

1273. The Sound of Joy

Genesis 17:1-27, Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 18:16-33, Matthew 28:16-20

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Lori Wagner

... of joy. “I rejoiced with those who said to me, let us go to the house of the Lord,” said the psalmist. (Psalm 122:1) Because, there is no place more joyful than the house of the Lord, where people gather in joy to give praise for the blessings and ... Authority and God’s Mountain (Ezekiel 28:11-15) The Promise of God’s Holy Mountain (Isaiah 65) Jesus Feeds a Multitude and Peter Walks on Water but Wavers (Matthew 14) Sarah Laughed but Became the Mother of Her People When Abram was ninety-nine years old ...

1274. Emergency!

Genesis 11:1-9

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Lori Wagner

... of God’s Deliverance (1 Kings 22) The Prophet Isaiah Tells of the Lord’s Sovereign Hand Over Stubborn Israel (48) Psalm 110: The Lord Shall Sit at God’s Right Hand Psalm 118: The Right Hand of the Lord Almighty Do Not Exalt Yourself in the King’s Presence but Wait to be Invited (Proverbs 25:6-7) John’s and James’ Mother’s Request of Jesus (Matthew 20:20-28) John’s and James’ Request of Jesus (Mark 10:35-45) Parable of the Place of Honor and the King’s Dinner (Luke 14) Peter’s Sermon on ...

1275. Ask Jacob!

Matthew 6:25-34, Genesis 25:19-34

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Lori Wagner

... Hunger (Genesis 25:29-34) Don’t Worry About Tomorrow (Matthew 6:25-34) Minor Text The Distraction of the Tower of Babel (Genesis 11:1-9) Abraham’s Three Holy Visitors (Genesis 18) Jacob Dreams of God and Realizes “Surely the Lord is in This Place and I was Not ... Their Own Houses and Have Forgotten God’s House (Haggai 1) Do Not Grieve, for the Joy of the Lord is Your Strength (Nehemiah 8) Jesus Visits the Home of Martha and Mary (Luke 10:38-42) Peter’s Angel and Rhoda’s Joy (Acts 12) Be Anxious ...

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