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John 6:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... a man who was waiting for a bus to Pasadena. In the bus station, he spotted a machine advertising: Your height, your weight, your fortune only $1.00. Who is going to pass up a deal like that? So he popped in a dollar and stepped on the scale. Out popped a card that ... 19th century palace, the Palazzo Migliore that was recently available for sale. Its size and beauty and location right off St. Peter’s Square made it worth a small fortune. And someone could have made a lot of money turning it into an ...

1277. Heroines of the Faith

Mark 1:29.39

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... at once. He came and took her by the hand and lifted her up. Then the fever left her, and she began to serve them.” (Mark 1:30-31) Years ago, I thought nothing of it, but now... She was sick in bed, Jesus healed her, she got up, and went about playing the ... , and her work has wonderfully survived her. She was truly a heroine of the faith. And then there was the mother-in-law of Simon Peter - in bed with a fever. Jesus came, took her by the hand and lifted her up. The fever left her, and she began to serve. ...

1278. Anybody Listening?

Mark 6:1-6

Sermon

William G. Carter

... pulpit, offer the fruits of careful study and thought, and wonder if anything is getting through. Other times we feel like the apostle Peter in the third chapter of Acts, who said, "I have no silver or gold, but what I have I give you" (Acts 3: ... he had preached from chapter one: "The time is fulfilled, the Kingdom of God is near at hand; repent and believe the good news" (Mark 1:15). As sermons go, it was solid, well-polished, and short. Yet nobody there had ears to hear him. Then, as it happens frequently in ...

1279. The Agenda Factor

2 Samuel 7:1-17

Sermon

William L. Self

... of Israel and the throne of David forever. Locking up God in a fancy house at this time would not do it. This passage (2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16) is the foundation for the Messianic hope of Israel. It became the hope for the revival of David's rule after the fall of ... his agenda. Gabriel's message to Mary speaks of the house of David (Luke 1:32). Peter begins his message at Pentecost in Acts 2:29-30 talking about the house of David. Paul in Romans 1:3 refers to the seed of David. Now we have waited for his coming ...

1280. The King Of Hearts

Ezekiel 34:1-31

Sermon

Robert S. Crilley

... in the balcony with a word from the Lord, an unexpected voice from an unexpected angle, and all decorum breaks loose."1 And of course, Long is absolutely right. It's when the announcement comes from an unforeseen vantage point, an unanticipated place, that ... , and our King! 1. Thomas G. Long, "Proclaiming Easter from the Balcony," Journal for Preachers, Volume XIII, Number 3 (Easter, 1990), p. 2. 2. Peter C. Craigie, Ezekiel (Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1983), p. 1. 3. Frederick Buechner, Wishful ...

1281. Going Through The Waters

Exodus 13:17--14:31

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... lives we distinctly baptize "in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit." Never in the name of Paul, or Apollos, or Peter, or the name of some dearly beloved preacher. No, we go through the waters, we baptize, in the name of God, to bear witness ... a gifted power. It was the power of someone else's care and direction that has provided him this useful and valuable skill.1 The same is true of our presence here in the church. We often congratulate ourselves for being here, but the truth is, someone ...

1282. A Lady With A Listening Ear · Mary Of Bethany

Luke 10:38-42

Sermon

Gordon Pratt Baker

... to witness as there are witnesses. Not everyone can be like Andrew, who never met a stranger, or Peter, whose eloquence brought thousands to Jesus. (Acts 2:14-42) But one thing is sure. Each of us has ... the poor?" (John 12:5) Unlike all the others witnessing the incident the man from Kerioth was blind to Mary's symbolism. Anointings were performed at coronations; (1 Samuel 10:1) and so far as Mary was concerned Jesus was the King of kings. Moreover, to her he would always be that. Not even death could end his ...

1283. Show Us The Father, and We Shall Be Satisfied

John 14:5-14

Sermon

Larry Powell

... taken his leave. All things having been accomplished, Jesus informs the 11 that the time has come for his departure. Very brief dialogues with Simon Peter and Thomas follow, to which Jesus adds, "No one comes to the Father, but by me. If you had known me, you would have ... one day make the same request: "Why does thou stand afar off, O Lord? Why does thou hide thyself in times of trouble (Psalm 10:1)?" Job said, "Oh, that I knew where I might find him, that I might come even to his seat (Job 23:3)." He wanted ...

1284. Reformation Sunday

Revelation 21:1-27

Sermon

George Paul Mocko

... generations in that golden age. Paul said that in his way. If, in this world only we have hope, we are of all men, the most to be pitied. (1 Corinthians 15:1a) The final chapter, the chapter that never ends for our Christian faith, goes beyond history, is not merely for that last lucky people, but for all people. For you and me, for Peter and Paul and Abraham, and for Neanderthal man, your parents, grandparents, mates and children. All of us will share that fulfillment; God creates a new world - that is ...

1285. The Ascension Announces a Triumph

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... and they were convinced that now they were his agents on earth to carry out the work he had begun. Jesus had said to Peter, James, and John, "As the Father hath sent me, even so send I you." Christ is now enthroned in the place of power and ... the reigning Lord. Our cause must not, will not, cannot fail! The Ascension Announces A Triumph "This same Jesus ... will come back (Acts 1:11)." So the ascension of Christ did not mean his permanent absence after all! As surely as Christ now sits enthroned, as ...

1286. Chosen By God

Ruth 4:1-12

Sermon

Sims Robert

... a.m. I drifted off to sleep. My mother awakened me and asked, ‘Can you not stay awake with me these last hours?’ ” How reminiscent of Peter, James and John in the Garden of Gethsemane when Christ came to them and said, “Can you not watch with me just one hour?” To ... will see their parents divorced, 2,800 teenage girls will become pregnant, 1,850 children will be abused or neglected, 1,500 teenagers will drop out of school, 1,100 teenage girls will have an abortion, 200 children will be arrested for ...

1287. WHAT IS MAN?

Sermon

Larry Powell

... we are frequently "more than we appear" and sometimes "less than we seem." Some wit has observed that each of us is really three persons: (1) the person he is capable of being, (2) the person he thinks himself to be, and (3) the person he really is. In it all, the ... to which the moment was blinding them. The same appeal was made at the calling of the Twelve, especially Simon Peter. Hot-headed, abrupt, impulsive - an unlikely place to begin building a Church, but the carpenter was not blinded to what ...

1288. Peace as Shalom

Sermon

Alan Bacon Bond

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-71 Peter 3:8-18Isaiah 9:2-7Luke 10:1-12 Text: "Peace be to this house." (Luke 10:5) Our bus pulled off the highway onto an overpass, where it ... peace, Shalom, means fullness, means having everything you need to be wholly and happily yourself ... for Jesus peace seems to have meant not the absence of struggle but the presence of love.1 Harold Wilke is a man who was born without arms. It was not possible to fit him with artificial limbs. He told me of an incident when he was about six ...

1289. A Joyful New Beginning

John 20:1-9

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... He quotes the ancient sage Seneca, who observed long ago that "the wise man will live as long as he ought, not as long as he can."1 I share this story with you because it helps us to appreciate one of the great themes of the resurrection story and the entire Easter event, ... his ministry of 15 years was turning out. He had been let down by fellow workers such as Demas and even Peter. Nobody had supported him at his first trial. The church in Corinth was constantly fighting and bickering over stupid issues. All ...

1290. "Good Friday People In An Easter World"

Mark 15:37-47, Mark 16:1-6

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... the faith of those who believed even before the resurrection. Amen. Scripture: Mark 15:37-47 and 16:1-6 Hymn: [Tune: Sine Nomine, often sung as "For All The Saints") 1. Sing to the Lord, on resurrection day; From cross to tomb, we follow on Christ’s way, Your ... of that Friday we now call good. Who stood by Jesus through the darkness of the cross? His disciples? Most likely his disciples, Peter and John and the rest? Yes? ... NO! Mark’s gospel is very definite in telling the tale when Mark says: all the ...

1291. An Unhappy Homecoming

Luke 4:14-30

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... prejudice. Let’s turn to the present. What are the myths and prejudices we have that must be corrected before God can heal us? Myth # 1—Our affluence is proof that we are superior or that God loves us more than he loves other folks. Myth # 2---We are not ... is no guarantee that God will give us another chance if we reject the claims of the Gospel. When the risen Christ met Simon Peter long ago at the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he asked him a deeply personal question. He asked, "Simon, do you love me ...

1292. Great Grace Was Upon Them!

Acts 4:32-37

Sermon

Durwood L. Buchheim

... of Jesus Christ, a new era has dawned. One of the first results, prompted by the powerful preaching of a "changed" Peter, is a mission congregation called into being by God. So this is powerful stuff we are dealing with. People’s lives ... . So perhaps the picture is somewhat idealized, but the challenge remains nevertheless. Christians are to look at their wealth in a new way. In 1 John we read, "Little children, let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action." In the book of James we ...

1293. Nazareth: The Hidden Years

Luke 2:41-52

Sermon

J. Ellsworth Kalas

... a crown. And with rough fingers pressed it down, Till on his forehead fair and young Red drops of blood like roses sprung.1 There is lovely sentiment in that. Other legends turn to the bizarre and miraculous. One of the apocryphal stories says that one day ... need to be restored, to grow within in measure enough to keep up with what is happening without. You’ve heard the "Peter Principle" - that people keep being promoted until they reach a position beyond their competence. Most of us have seen evidence of ...

1294. Wait and Witness

Luke 24:36-49

Sermon

Richard A. Jensen

... them. I think we can imagine that upon hearing these words of commission, the disciples were ready to go. We can almost see Peter straining forward. "Can we go now, Jesus? Are you finished with us? We’re ready. Can we get going with the business ... to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things! His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory" (Psalm 98:1). Jesus ascended into heaven. Jesus ascended to God’s right hand. That part of the story is fleshed out more fully for us in the book ...

1295. Called to Be Saints

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

Warren Thomas Smith

... am, without one plea, But that thy blood was shed for me, And that thou bidst me come to thee, O Lamb of God, I come, I come.1 We bring no excuses. We bring only our sins. As a pastor and a teacher, the only request I make of those who come for counseling is complete ... Jesus Christ? We need saints. We need them as examples and for inspiration. We need Mary the mother of Jesus; Simon Peter and John Mark; Aquila and Priscilla; Phoebe and Lydia; Barnabas and Timothy. We could not get along without them. We must ...

1296. Does God Care Who Wins the Superbowl?

John 14:5-14

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... ) People will watch who otherwise would not bother with a football game, which advertisers know all too well - they are paying $1.3-million for 30-second spots. Is it worth it? Apparently. Recent statistics indicate that more and more people every year ... for Duke's wonderful coach, Mike Krzyzewski, to end his earthly journey. He arrived at the Pearly Gates and was greeted by St. Peter who ushered him inside where he was promptly welcomed by the God of all creation, the Almighty. With a broad smile, God said ...

1297. Make It Right!

Matthew 5:21-26

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift." MAKE IT RIGHT!!! After all, the same Bible that says BELIEVE also says BEHAVE. Amen! 1. Mark 3:1-5 2. Matthew 21:12-13; Mark 11:15-17; Luke 19:45-46; John 2:13-16 3. Quoted by Peter J. Blackburn, http://members.xoom.com/_XOOM/pblackburn/sermons/pbcomm06.htm 4. William Barclay, The Daily Study Bible, CD-ROM edition (Liguori, MO: Liguori Faithware, 1996) used by permission of Westminster/John Knox Press ...

1298. He Brings Light

Isaiah 9:1-7

Sermon

King Duncan

... for the night. The idea of stores and restaurants and food markets staying open through the night was relatively unheard of. (1) Until recent times, the night has been viewed as somewhat hostile. Why? The absence of light. Walking in the dark is ... compassion, His mercy, His forgiveness. "Hang out the lamps." That's your job and mine. 1. Barry Schwartz 2. PEOPLE 3. Peter M Morgan, STORY WEAVINGUSING STORIES TO TRANSFORM YOUR CONGREGATION, (St Louis, Missouri: CBP Press, 1986). 4. Herb Miller, ACTIONS ...

1299. The King Of Ifs

Luke 23:26-43

Sermon

Richard Andersen

... us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." (Colossians 1:13-14) It is not a question of what we have done to deserve it, but what God has done to make it possible. Friend, ... rather than the actions of One "in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." The soldiers forgot what Jesus told Peter in their hearing, as the Big Fisherman sliced off Malchus' ear when the Lord was taken prisoner in the Garden of ...

1300. Bad News, Good News

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

King Duncan

... enough! What's the good news?" "The good news," replied the farmer with a smile, "is that I intend to keep on doing business with you." (1) I don't know if that was good news for the banker or not. Two of the disciples of Jesus were on the road that leads ... But who can deny that something is happening to us as a people? Among the Aranda Aborigines of Australia, the anthropologist George Peter Murdock noted early this century, it was common for a woman to breast-feed her neighbor's child while the neighbor ...

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