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1426. No Room for Gloom

Isaiah 9:1-4

Sermon

Tony Everett

... in celebrating God's glorious light of Christ that penetrates the deepest, thickest darkness. The gospel of Matthew states that after John the Baptist was arrested by Herod, Jesus moved his home from Nazareth to Capernaum in the region of Zebulun and ... Naphtali. This was the specific region of anguish and thick darkness Isaiah mentions in our Old Testament lesson (Matthew 4:12-16). Through the Holy Spirit, the crucified and risen Christ makes his home with us. Through the action of the Holy Spirit the ...

1427. Endless Line of Blunder

Exodus 1:8

Sermon

David J. Kalas

... , the grieving families, the carnage. We are reminded of the New Testament tyrant who also ordered the murder of baby boys (Matthew 2:16), although he failed to kill the one baby he so feared. And, likewise, this pharaoh's edict did not eliminate the baby who ... whom they sought to conquer. How puny and vulnerable did those early disciples look when the local potentate, Herod, beheaded John the Baptist, killed James, and imprisoned Peter? Yet now, two millennia later, Herod's only real legacy is at the ...

1428. Sentimental Slaves

Exodus 16:2-15

Sermon

David J. Kalas

... , you see, is not quarantined with Israel in the wilderness. It is a diabolical part of our human condition. While you and I have not left Egypt behind, we have been delivered from slavery. Jesus and Paul both speak of sin as slavery (for example, John 8:34; Romans 6:16-20). That is the bondage from which the Lord endeavors to set us free. And that is where you and I run the risk of becoming sentimental slaves. Peter quotes a proverb to identify the problem: "It has happened to them according to the true ...

1429. A Truly Universal Operating System

Romans 14:1-12

Sermon

Larry Lange

... compete successfully in the global economy, soon Macrosoft would be tracking all its customers with a mark "so that no one can buy or sell who does not have the mark" (Revelation 13:16-17). The mark was supposed to be the name of the apocalyptic beast and "the number of its name" (Revelation 13:17). A fellow from the group, named John, even claimed to have discovered that number in the XC software code. Months later, when a letter finally came to the church in Rome from the apostle Paul (email in Rome had ...

1430. Tomb It May Concern

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... 7:29 and 31: "... brothers and sisters, the appointed time has grown short ... For the present form of this world is passing away." John's message in Revelation 22:20 is similar: "The one who testifies to these things [referring to Jesus] says, ‘Surely I am coming ... moving toward a day when "the Lord ... will descend from heaven ... and so we will be with the Lord forever" (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17). This passage relates to us as much as it did to the Thessalonians, since it deals with the hope of life after ...

1431. Compound Interest Your Life

Luke 15:1-7

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... of times interest is compounded per year http://qrc.depaul.edu/StudyGuide2009/Notes/Savings%20Accounts/Compound%20Interest.htm John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist tribe, organized that formula into a working prescription for a compound ... in 30 years. That’s the power of compound interest. Or if you were to set aside $50 weekly at 10% interest, that amounts to $16,850 in 5 years, or $495,746 in 30 years. That’s the power of compound interest. Jesus preached his own form of compound interest. ...

1432. Step By Step

Acts 11:1-18

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... Simon, who is called Peter; [14] he will give you a message by which you and your entire household will be saved.' [15] And as I began to speak, the Holy Spirit fell upon them just as it had upon us at the beginning. [16] And I remembered the word of the Lord, how he had said, 'John baptized with water, but you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.' [17] If then God gave them the same gift that he gave us when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ, who was I that I could hinder God?" [18] When they ...

1433. LENT: The Passion of Christ: "Raised"

John 20:1-18

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... think about it. We have come hear to sing and rejoice because the Tomb of Jesus is empty. Let's look at the passage from John 20:1-18 which describes that's first morning. [1] Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene ... 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 ...

1434. LENT: The Passion of Christ: "Exalted"

Luke 19:28-40, John 19:14-30

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... TO TRIUMPH. II. Tragedy to Triumph Let's look at the passage of Scripture which describes the TRAGEDY OF THAT FIRST GOOD FRIDAY. John 19:14-30 (NRSV) [14] Now it was the day of Preparation for the Passover; and it was about noon. He said to ... him! Away with him! Crucify him!" Pilate asked them, "Shall I crucify your King?" The chief priests answered, "We have no king but the emperor." [16] Then he handed him over to them to be crucified. So they took Jesus; [17] and carrying the cross by himself, he went out ...

1435. LENT: The Passion of Christ: "Tempted"

Luke 4:1-13

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... . He gives us the power to say "No," to temptation and "Yes" to faith because He has experienced every temptation that we have. Hebrews 4:15-16 tell us: "For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who in every respect ... the Good News is that JESUS FORGIVES. Romans 10:13 "For, "Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord shall be saved." 1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all ...

1436. Sitting at the Big People Table

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... . Cicero said, "A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all other virtues." (3) John Henry Jowett agreed and wrote: "Life without thankfulness is devoid of love and passion. Hope without thankfulness is lacking ... , then we are being faithful II. Give Thanks In All Things We're also called to GIVE THANKS IN ALL THINGS. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Paul writes: "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." ...

1437. Dress For Faithfulness

Ephesians 6:10-20

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... on the breastplate of righteousness. [15] As shoes for your feet put on whatever will make you ready to proclaim the gospel of peace. [16] With all of these, take the shield of faith, with which you will be able to quench all the flaming arrows of the evil ... s no defense like a good offense. Let me give you an example. While deployed in Afghanistan, a Marine received a "Dear John" letter from his girlfriend. IN the letter she explained she had found someone else, wanted to end their relationship and wanted ...

1438. Rich In His Poverty

2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... and a family are The True Treasure of life. While they are part of the Treasure of life and should be highly treasured and treated as one of the most valuable treasures of life, they are not The True Treasure. This passage describes The True Treasure of life. John 3:16-17 describes The True Treasure of life. The Sacrifice of Christ is the The True Treasure of life. Jesus gave his life for us. He traded His riches for our poverty so that we could be rich in Him. Jesus took off the royal robes of heaven and ...

1439. Earth, Wind and Fire

Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:1-15

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... listen to what I say. [15] Indeed, these are not drunk, as you suppose, for it is only nine o'clock in the morning. [16] No, this is what was spoken through the prophet Joel: [17] 'In the last days it will be, God declares, that I will pour ... away our heritage or the breath of God. This balloon represents life before Pentecost. We are filled with the breath of God, or what John Wesley called "Prevenient Grace." The presence of God's Holy Spirit in our lives before we are aware of God. And this balloon, the ...

1440. The Prayer of a Thief

Luke 23:26-43

Sermon

King Duncan

... entered the garden of Gethsemane to pray. Judas knows they are going there and he brings a “detachment of soldiers together with police” (John 18:3) to arrest Jesus. Simon Peter is prepared to protect his Lord. He is not going to stand by and watch them spirit ... /jokes1.htm#joke20. 2. Daniel Butler and Alan Ray, Crimes and MisDumbMeanors (Nashville: Rutledge Hill Press, 1998), pp. 16-17. 3. Humorous Illustrations for Public Speaking (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2004. 4. http://www.sumcnj.com/sermons/srm2003/ ...

1441. Eyewitness News

John 20:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. You know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing ... bodies because of his Spirit who lives in you . . . The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children (11, 16).” This is the ultimate witness to the truth of the resurrection the Holy Spirit of God alive within us. Years ago a ...

1442. Romans 8:26-39

Romans 8:18-27

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... and Gentile. There are also echoes of the Abraham/Isaac story in Paul’s use of “sparing” language (see Genesis 22:16). Paul’s “a fortiori” argument follows the logic that if God gave up his Son when we were still lost to sin ... verse was later cited in rabbinic commentaries and applied to the suffering and martyrdom of those who participated in the Maccabean revolt. John Calvin, whose iron-fisted codes for the “godly saints” of Geneva caused “hardship” for more than a few, noted “it is ...

1443. The Fred Factor

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Sermon

Scott Suskovic

... . I need to express myself." Some live and breathe and work for the applause, but not Fred. Nor was ego the motivation for John the Baptist. He could easily have stolen center stage. He had the crowds, he had the attention, and he baptized Jesus. Yet he ... . I think this is getting close to the attitude that Paul suggests, "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances" (vv. 16-18). It's not about the money. It's not about the personal praise. What is it? It has to be that last part ...

1444. On The Night When He Was Betrayed

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Sermon

Nancy Kraft

... you?" And they paid him off with thirty pieces of silver. From then on, he was looking for an opportunity to betray Jesus (Matthew 26:14-16). No doubt, that's what he was thinking about as he sat down to eat that night with Jesus and his closest friends. He felt the ... on at that moment. Jesus said to him, "Do quickly what you are going to do." And Judas got up from the table and left (John 13:21-30). I've often wondered why Jesus didn't dismiss Judas at the beginning of the meal and not until after he had ...

1445. Love That Surpasses Knowledge

Ephesians 3:14-21

Sermon

Thomas Lentz

... by it. In the book, God's Word in Man's Language, author Eugene A. Nida explains that the Indians of eastern Nicaragua and Honduras say that love is "pain of the heart."2 The Mayan people of the central highlands of Mexico understand the verse from John 3:16 to read, "God so hurt in his heart that he gave his only son." Anyone who has loved long enough and deeply enough understands this connection between love and suffering, love and pain. When we review the greatness of many men and women of history, we ...

1446. Make a 119 Call

Romans 14:1--15:13

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... are right. Loving those who are different. Loving those who are too much the same as ourselves. Loving under any and all conditions. “John Paul DeVito and Harry Ramos both worked at the May Davis Group, a small investment bank, on the 87th floor of 1 World ... has seen Mr. Ramos since.” (“8:48 A.M., Two ‘Normal Guys,’ Two Heroes,” New York Times Special Edition, 16 September 2001, as reprinted in YouthWorker, November/December 2001, 12.) Follow Thee More Nearly: There are many non-believers who have ...

1447. What Is Our City?

Acts 4:32-35

Sermon

Ken Lentz

... of Jesus, "that you love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another" (John 13:34-35). There are Christian communities who place the greatest emphasis on saving souls, and rightly so. But the decision of the penitent ... purpose-driven life is the life that is given to Jesus who said, "Take up your cross and follow me" (Matthew 16:24). It is troubling that it sometimes appears that leaders of megachurches seem to imply that big churches are an expression ...

1448. Do Not Forget Your Servant

1 Samuel 1:4-20

Sermon

Robert A. Hausman

... was Naomi and Ruth. But the motif is common in the scriptures: We can remember Sarah, who had to wait for Isaac; Rachel, who had to wait for Joseph; Elizabeth waiting for John the Baptist. Facing infertility puts us in a hard place — to relinquish control and look to God. We are asked to believe that, in the midst of barren hopelessness, we can still know ... . You show me the path of life. In your presence there is fullness of joy; in your right hand are pleasures for evermore. — Psalm 16:2, 5, 7-11 Amen.

1449. Are You a King?

2 Samuel 23:1-7

Sermon

Robert A. Hausman

... from him. Your house and your kingdom shall be made sure forever before me; your throne shall be established forever" (2 Samuel 7:15-16). If David has God on his side, we can assume that the enemies of the king do not have a chance. They are ... just, and who bears God's abiding commitment. How was the church to deal with the ambiguity built into kingship? In the gospel for today, John 18:33-37, Pilate asks Jesus, "Are you the king of the Jews?" Jesus answers, "My kingdom is not from this world, my kingdom is ...

1450. No Time for a Sermon

Hebrews 1:1-14

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... ,” or “ages,” or as most render it here “the universe.” This uniquely Christian claim, that creation came into being through Christ, actually echoes affirmations found in wisdom literature, where Wisdom is the active force in creation (Proverbs 8:22-31). In John 1:3 and Colossians 1:16 and here in Hebrews, it is the Son whose presence is that through which God’s creative force flows out and becomes the universe. The third quality the Son claims is that he is the “reflection of God’s glory ...

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