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126. What Was That All About?

Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon

James L. Killen

... put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations" (Isaiah 42:1). They must have brooded about the passages that said: He was despised and rejected ... the punishment that made us whole, and by his bruises we are healed. (Isaiah 53:3-5) The boys must have talked a lot about who might be the one whom God would ... ﬁnd Jesus back in Galilee, preaching the same message John preached: "Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near" (Matthew 4:17). We ﬁnd him healing people, making them whole ...

127. Seeing Light In Darkness

John 11:1-16

Sermon

David Belgum

... it is for the glory of God (v. 4). ... so that you may believe (v. 5). Did I not tell you that if you believe you would see the glory of God? (v. 40). ... on account of the people standing by (v. 42). Jesus, ever the teacher, adds a moral or lesson ... stumble, because he sees the light of this world. But if anyone walks in the night, he stumbles, because the light is not in him.-- John 11:9-10 RSV Fascinating! Maybe the light is not at the end of the tunnel; rather it is "in" oneself. The Quakers refer to ...

128. Surely, Surely

Luke 1:1-4, Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Story Lectionary Major Text Luke’s Statement of Purpose and Mary’s Encounter with Gabriel in Nazareth (Luke 1:1-4; 26-38) Minor Text Handmaiden Hagar and Ishmael Her Son, Sent Into the Wilderness, Encounter God (Genesis 21) Handmaidens Bilhah ... Seen a Great Light (Isaiah 9) My Servant in Whom I Delight, My Chosen One (Isaiah 42) Your Light Has Come (Isaiah 60) Faith and Witness (Hebrews 11-12) Faith in the Witness (1 John 5) Luke’s Statement of Purpose Many have undertaken to draw up an account of the ...

129. God and Hurricanes

Matthew 5:43-48

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... became separated from the life raft launched shortly before the tug sank were picked up first by helicopters from the aircraft carrier John F. Kennedy. The helicopters then refueled and returned to the scene to pick up the other five men, who were in the ... Ecunet, "Sermonshop 1999 09 21," #17, 9/14/99 2. Sheila Watson, via Ecunet, "Sermonshop 1999 09 21," #42, 9/15/99 3. Ezekiel 13:13 4. Psalm 148:8 5. Genesis 6-9 6. Quoted by Charles Henderson, http://christianity.about.com/library/weekly/mcurrent.htm 7. NBC ...

130. Trusting the Truth

James 1:1-18

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... from above--from God. First, God leads us into the light, not the darkness. From Isaiah 42:16 we learn: Here is His promise: "And I will bring the blind by a way ... the stage. "Then why on earth are you looking here?" "Because there''s no light over there." (4) James knew that to find the light, we had to seek wisdom from God--not darkness ... 5, "God gives generously to all without finding fault." Third, we ask God''s wisdom in discerning new directions for our lives. Some of you might remember John Erlichman ...

131. Winners Never Quit and Quitters Never Win (Fruit of the Spirit: Patience)

Galatians 5:22

Sermon

James Merritt

... we are told that the fruit of the Spirit is "longsuffering." (Gal. 5:22) Many modern translations use the word patience here. As you ... eye sees You. Therefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes." Job (42:1-6) Now in essence what Job said was this: "Lord, I learn things ... member of the British Parliament and a dear friend of John Newton, the former slave who wrote the song, Amazing ... develop maturity. James said in the first chapter vv.3-4, "knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But ...

132. Christ’s Twin

Philippians 2:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... wife made many years ago to England with a humble man who had become famous for his acts of service. He was known as Redcap 42. His name was Ralston Young. Ralston’s job was to help people with their luggage at Grand Central Station. As he helped them with ... -163. 3. From a sermon by John C. Bush, http://www.firstpresbyterianbirmingham.org/sermons/Sermon8‑13‑06.htm. 4. “The Competitive Edge,” by Robert McGarvey, USAir Magazine, February 1992, pp. 30-31. 5. http://www.lesandhelga.com/sermons/2000/ ...

133. Mercy Me!

Romans 14:1--15:13, Luke 6:27-36, Luke 6:37-42, Luke 6:43-45

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... to Stop Judging One Another (Romans 14) Luke’s Witness to Jesus’ Teaching About Loving and Judging (6:27-36 and 6:37-42 and 6:43-45) Minor Text God’s Guidelines for Justice and Mercy (Exodus 23:1-9) King Solomon Judges with God’s ... ) of Israel (Judges 3) God Entreats Judges to Judge as God Would Judge with Love (2 Chronicles 19:4-11) The Song of Deborah (Judges 5) Psalm 7: We Fall into the Pits We Dig Psalm 25: No One Who Hopes in You Will Be ... John Wesley used to say, “How is it with your soul?”

134. When God Is Gone

Job 23:1--24:25

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... the benefit of those who missed that day in Sunday School, the book of Job comprises 42 chapters in the Old Testament, much of which is an epic Hebrew poem to which there ... of God is WITH mortals...with Bill and Bob and Jane and Susan, with Jean and Joan and John and Jack...and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be ... 3. Job 1:21 4. Job 2:9 5. Job 7:11, 16 6. Job 2:13 7. Job 4:7-8 8. Robert Bohl, sermon, "What Has Religion Done For You?" The Protestant Hour, 4/20/97 9. Philip ...

135. Would a Loving God Really Let Anyone Go to Hell?

Luke 16:19-31

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... right vivid in his descriptions of the afterlife for the unrepentant. In Matthew 8, Jesus calls it "outer darkness."(4) In Matthew 13, he calls it "the furnace of fire [where] men will weep and gnash their teeth."(5) In the ninth chapter of Mark, he describes it as a place "where the worm does not die, and ... , (Presbyterian Church, USA), 6.181 2. BOC, 7.139 3. 2:4 4. 8:12 5. 13:42 6. 9:48 7. 21:8 8. "Iraq's Persecuted Christians," TIME, 9/27/04, p. 44 9. Matthew 23:14 10. Matthew 25:41, 46; I ...

136. When Thomas Doubted

John 20:24-31

Sermon

Jerry L. Schmalemberger

... … All who believed were together and had all things in common… (Acts 2:42, 44a).” Because he was not there with his fellow Christians, he missed the ... side in the depths of the earth, and the bridge was built.”4 John Rilling says: “So the apostolic faith, erected by the hand of God, carries you and me and ... of men like Peter, Paul, James and John and Thomas -- doubting Thomas. What the Lord did for them he can do through them for us, if we only let him.”5 Faith of our fathers, living stillIn ...

137. The Woman at the Well

John 4:1-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” Jews, notes John, do not associate with Samaritans. Later in the story it is suggested that ... fascinating. John tells us that, leaving her water jar, the woman went back ... Could this be the Messiah?” Then, John tells us the people she talked ... coachman, “is that what Christ expects me to do?” (4) “Exactly!” replied Henry Drummond. “Turn the reins of your ... , http://www.adventuresinrevland.com/2011/03/john-45-42-sermon-truly-thirsty.html. 2. A ...

138. Right-Handed Sinners!

Mark 9:42-50

Sermon

Robert Leslie Holmes

... causes you to sin, cut it off" (Matthew 5:30). That might be significant because research indicates the ... where "their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched."— Mark 9:42-48 If it is gentility you desire, you can find it in Jesus and if ... of Christ because "friendship with the world is hatred toward God" (James 4:4). Hand sins are not only relationship sins, they are also work sins. ... last evening of his life, Jesus washes the disciples' feet (John 13:1-16). His act of abject humility actually cleanses ...

139. Trouble Brewing In The Kitchen

Luke 10:38-42

Sermon

Graham M. Bingham

... listening to his word. In John II: 3 2, at the resurrection of Lazarus, she "fell down at the feet of Jesus"--acknowledging him as Lord of life and death. In John 12:3, at the anointing ... what is better, and it will not be taken away from her" (Luke 10:41, 42, NIV). First, Jesus calms Martha's ANXIETY. He says, "Martha, Martha, you are worried and ... to you, that is my leg you're pinching!" Philippians 4:6 says, "Do not be anxious about anything" (NIV). I Peter 5:7 says, "Cast all your anxiety on him because he ...

140. Be a Bethany

John 12:1-11

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... the table alongside Jesus. One can only imagine how pleased Martha, the consummate conscientious hostess (see Luke 10:38-42), was to be able to “serve” her brother and the one she had witnessed calling Lazarus out of his tomb. ... John specifically identifies Judas as “Iscariot” and as “the one who was about to betray him” (v.4). Judas objects to Mary’s anointing of Jesus on what appears to be humanitarian grounds. The costly nard could have been sold and “the money given to the poor” (v.5 ...

141. The Laying on of Hands

Mark 5:21-43

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... and weep? The child is not dead but sleeping. And they laughed at him.” (5:39) II.THIS IS NOT THE FIRST NOR THE LAST TIME THAT JESUS HAS BEEN ... do “not grieve as those who have no hope...” (I Thess. 4:13) but that does not mean that we do not grieve ... know this, and told them to give her something to eat.” (v.42) Two things surprise us: that Jesus should think of such a mundane ... . He laid His hands on the other disciples...and James and John, the so-called “Sons of Thunder,” who were as ambitious and ...

142. Don't Stop Praying!

Luke 18:1-8, Luke 18:35-43

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... (Genesis 5-8) Jacob Wrestles with God (Genesis 32:24-28) David Teaches God’s People to Seek the Lord Always (1 Chronicles 16) Psalm 35: Plead My Cause O Lord Psalm 42: My ... God (Hosea 12:4) Daniel Prays Unceasingly (Daniel 9) By Faith (Hebrews 11) Paul’s Advice to Pray Unceasingly and Perseveringly (1 Thessalonians 5) Jesus Tells a ... finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, just as John taught his disciples.” He said to them, “When you pray, say: “‘Father, hallowed be ...

143. The Gospel of Marah

Exodus 15:22-27

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... is hungry everything bitter is sweet. Clearer yet the picture in verses 3 and 4 of Proverbs 5: “For the lips of a loose woman (did you know the Bible talked about ... described the feeling better than the Psalmist, “Why art thou cast down, O my soul?” (Psalm. 42:5) It’s true, isn’t it? If you haven’t had sorrow or bitterness just hang ... in the phony idea that spiritual things are not masculine. For some mysterious reason, John and I hit it off that Sunday after noon. We found ourselves alone out ...

144. The Devastating Influence of Faultfinding, Nay-Saying, and Nitpicking

John 12:1-8

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... only of Jesus, but at least a few of the apostles (John 11:31). Not all that long ago, Jesus altered his preaching ... afternoon of conversation with Mary (Luke 10:38-42). The evening delivered on its promises. Per usual, ... sold for three hundred denarii and the money given to the poor?” (v. 5). I imagine that remark elicited an audible gasp. What Judas said had an ... a negative comment destroying a special moment. Consider an event recorded in Luke 4. On a weekend visit to his hometown of Nazareth, Jesus went to ...

145. Who Are Those Strangers In White Robes?

Revelation 7:9-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... The great ordeal . . ." We don't know specifically what ordeal John is referring to, but it reminds us that many of ... Says Max Lucado, "Barbara couldn't be more qualified." (4) The promises of God are for people like you ... pride . . . I long to tell you how deep my love for Wal-Mart is." (5) Can you imagine that? Hundreds of Chinese men and women starting each work day singing ... 5. 3. "The Sherpas" by T. R. Reid, May 2003, p.71. 4. Contemporary Illustrations for Preachers, Teachers, & Writers. Craig Brian Larson, ed. (Grand Rapids ...

146. What's Your Hospitality Quotient?

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

King Duncan

... he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward” (Matthew 10:42). Let’s begin by dealing with the “cup of cold water.” Jesus taught that we are to ... tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward.” 1. Cited in John Ortberg, Everybody’s Normal Until You Get to Know Them (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2003 ... Dawn (Review & Herald Publishing Association, 1993). 4. http://www.episcopalchurch.org/sermons_that_work_79570_ENG_HTM.htm 5. Fulton J. Sheen, The Power of ...

147. Cross Eyed: Promise

John 3:14-21

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... are almost comical. And a bit ironic as we'll see as we hear Jesus message to Nicodemus. Let's look at the passage, John 3:14-21 [14] And just as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, [ ... 5, No. 11, March 21, 2006. An email newsletter from Preaching Magazine 2. Mike Silva, Would You Like Fries With That? (Word Publishing, 2005), p. 42; submitted by Delight Silva, Portland, Oregon. 3. The Notebook, New Line Cinema, 2004 4. Upper Room. March-April 1992, p. 34. 5 ...

148. When More Is Never Enough

Mark 10:17-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... OF THE GOSPELS IS THE DANGER OF POSSESSING GREAT WEALTH. John Wesley, who was winning people to Christ out of ... a strangely distancing effect. It created barriers." (4) Wealth can distance us from others. Even ... religious activity that goes far beyond just writing a check to a charity." (5) Jesus challenged the unnamed man to sell his belongings and give the proceeds ... Jones, GROWING SPIRITUALLY (Nashville, TN: Abington, 1953), p. 4. 2. Maya Angelou, WOULDN'T TAKE NOTHING FOR MY JOURNEY NOW, (New York: ...

149. Smart As A Goat

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... was made to work in harmony. AND FINALLY, OUR PASSAGE FOR TODAY TELLS US THAT OUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS EMPOWER THE CHURCH. I Peter 4: 10-11 says, “Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms ... 1998, p. 73. 4. T. D. Jakes. Maximize the Moment (New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1999), p. 42. 5. Charles L. Paddock, Signs of the Times, Copyright (c) December 22, 1931, Pacific Press, www.pacificpress.com/signs. 6. John and Elizabeth Sherrill ...

150. A Word of Hope for a Hard World

Matthew 2:13-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... they cannot defeat God. How long? Not long, because “Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord.” 1. Ortberg, John, The Life You’ve Always Wanted (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2002), pp. 77-82). 2. Scott Hoezee, http://www.calvincrc.org/sermons/2005/matt2Innocents ... b_epiphany.htm. 4. Mark Dunn, http://www.pilgrimuca.org.au/Sermon%2025%20Dec%202002.htm. 5. Dina Donohue, “When Christmas Came Again,” The Guideposts Christmas Treasury, Guideposts, Carmel, New York, 1972, pp. 42‑44. Cited ...

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