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126. Let's Make A Deal

Luke 16:1-13

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... 's Make A Deal. It comes directly from the Gospel of Luke 16:1-13. [1] Then Jesus said to the disciples, "There was a rich man ... 3] Then the manager said to himself, 'What will I do, now that my master is taking the position away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. [4] I have decided what to do so that, when I am dismissed as manager, people may welcome me into their homes.' [5] So, summoning his master's debtors one by one, he asked the first, 'How much do you owe my master?' [6 ...

127. Joseph

Proverbs 10:1-32

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Warren Thomas Smith

... years. I see Joseph as a man of strength, a proud descendant of King David by a double lineage (Matthew 1:1-16 and Luke 3:23-38), taking the hand of Mary. Word reached Joseph that his intended was expecting "... before they came together ... father for the growing Jesus - the only one he ever knew, "Is not this Jesus, the son of Joseph ...?" (John 6:42) And again, "Is not this Joseph’s son?" (Luke 4:22) FATHER How much the word father means. What would Jesus’ early years have been without the strong, manly ...

128. The Servant Song

Isaiah 50:1-11

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Elizabeth Achtemeier

... message that he delivers (vv. 5-6). He is whipped, taunted by having his beard pulled out, spit upon, and scorned by his contemporaries. In short, he becomes a laughing-stock, as did the prophet Jeremiah also (Jeremiah 20:1-3). The populace neither believes nor heeds ... his message. And the servant knows that will be his fate! Yet, he does not shrink from his task, given him by God (v. 5). He sets his face “like a flint” (cf. the Greek of Luke 9:51 ...

129. The Speed Bump On the Road to Bethlehem

Luke 3:1-6

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David E. Leininger

... and hill made low. The crooked roads shall become straight, the rough ways smooth" (Luke 3:4-5). The picture is drawn from those massive engineering efforts of ancient ... conclusion to all the effort. As the text has it, "all mankind will see God's salvation" (Luke3:6). Picture it. This mass of humanity is stretched out along the hillsides overlooking this wonderful wide highway. As ... 1. Life Or Something Like It, Regency Enterprises, 2002, directed by Stephen Herek, screenplay by John Scott Shepherd and Dana ...

130. Worship is Your Rest Stop

Genesis 1:1-2:3, Psalm 92:1-15, Luke 5:33-39, Luke 6:1-11, Galatians 3:1-14

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Lori Wagner

... service. For the vineyard is ripe….and the workers are few. Come to worship. Come to Jesus. Based on the Story Lectionary Major Text God’s Creative Power and Rest / All Things in Relationship (Genesis 1:1-2:3) Psalm 92: The Song of the Sabbath Jesus Breaks the Sabbath, Calls Himself God, and Answers Questions from the Pharisees (Luke 5:33--6:11) Do You Live by Rules of Faith in Jesus [Who Gives You Rest]? (Paul’s Letter to the Galatians) Minor Text Keeping the Sabbath (Exodus 16:22-20; 20:8-11; 31:13 ...

131. The Triumph and the Tragedy

Matthew 21:1-11

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King Duncan

... Jerusalem.” Zechariah also foretold what this Messiah would say: “peace to the nations.” Zechariah foresaw it. Jesus fulfilled it. (3) No wonder holy week moves from triumph to tragedy. The expectations of the people had been dashed. They had voted for ... was the one to redeem Israel (Luke 24:21). When Jesus appears to his disciples before his ascension, the disciples are still asking, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” (Acts 1:6). They wanted Jesus to establish ...

132. Noah and the Robots

Genesis 9:8-17

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King Duncan

... His image, giving us the freedom to decide our destiny, and what did we do? Certainly not what was pleasing to God. We read in Genesis 6: “The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human ... neverending-sermon-luke-11-1-13/. 2. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-3011302/Could-robots-turn-people-PETS-Elon-Musk-claims-artificial-intelligence-treat-humans-like-Labradors.html#ixzz3WFQwdVew. 3. “From ...

133. What Would Jesus Really Do?

1 Peter 2:13-25

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King Duncan

... things are possible (Luke 18:27) We think: "I'm too tired" God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30) We think: "Nobody really loves me" God says: I love you (John 3:16 & John 13 ... I can't figure things out" God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6) We think: "I can't do it" God says: You can do all things ... God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3) We think: "I'm not smart enough" God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30) We think: "I feel all alone" God says: I will ...

134. Marked For Ministry

Sermon

George Bass

... God….”2 Corinthians 6:3-4a “He said, therefore, to the crowds who came to be baptised by him, ‘Brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the retribution that is coming? But if you are repentant, produce the appropriate fruits….”Luke 3:7-8a The ... Earth:” 1. Turn down your water heater (to 130_).2. Put a plastic bottle in your toilet tank.3. Install low-flow faucet aerators and shower heads.4. Keep your car’s tires properly inflated.5. Bring your own shopping bag (to the store).6. Eliminate ...

135. Song of the Sabbath

Genesis 1:1-2:3, Luke 5:33-39, Luke 6:1-11, Luke 7:18-35, Mark 2:18-22, Mark 2:23-3:6, Mark 3:7-12

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Lori Wagner

... mind, and soul, and voice. Amen. Based on the Story Lectionary Major Text God’s Creative Power and Pause (Selah) / All Things in Relationship (Genesis 1:1--2:3) Jesus Breaks the Sabbath, Calls Himself God, and Answers Questions from the Pharisees (Luke 5:33--6:11 and 7:17-35) Jesus Breaks the Sabbath, Calls Himself God, and Answers Questions from the Pharisees (Mark 2:18--3:12) Minor Text Keeping the Sabbath (Exodus 16:22-20; 20:8-11; 31:13-14) Keeping the Sabbath Becomes an Observance (Deuteronomy 5:12 ...

136. Couldn’t Be Easier

Matthew 11:2-11 · Isaiah 35:1-10

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... feature Jesus talking about John the Baptist — and not the birth of John the Baptist from Luke 1, but jumping way ahead to when John is in prison before the daughter of Herodias asks ... now. He turned to the people and told them about John. Jesus quoted Isaiah 35:5-6 and 61:1 about how God will lead the ransomed back to the Promised Land. This journey of ... hope upon which our season of Advent is built. But he also quoted Malachi 3:1: “See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me, and the ...

137. Real Security

Luke 12:13-21

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... who lays up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." (Luke 12:13-21) Sounds a bit like Lent again, doesn’t it? And right here in the middle of Pentecost. Do you remember the Gospel (Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18, 19-21) about the discipline of Lent - prayer, fasting, and ... continually to their fund drives. God doesn’t reward us that way, does he? And don’t too many of us misread Malachi (3:10) - "Bring the full tithes and dues to the storehouse so that there may be food in my house, and then see if ...

138. God's 'Yes!' To Every Promise

2 Corinthians 1:18-22

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... :9 "If we confess our sins, he who is faithful and just will forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness." Romans 8:1 "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." E. The world says: I can't figure things out. God's "Yes!," Jesus, says: I will direct your steps. Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." F. The world says: I don't have enough ...

139. Dry As Toast

Matthew 12:15-21

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Lori Wagner

... Green and Dry Trees / The Vine of Israel is Planted by Water (Ezekiel 17, 19) The Land of God is Well-Watered (Ezekiel 47) Jesus Withers a Tree Outside of Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-21 and Mark 11:20) Mark’s Witness to Jesus’ Healing of a Withered Hand (3:1-12) Luke’s Witness to Jesus’ Healing of a Withered Hand (6:6-11) Matthew’s Witness to Jesus’ Healing of a Withered Hand Departing from there, He went into their synagogue. And a man was there whose hand was withered. And they questioned Jesus ...

140. Provoked

Luke 4:21-30

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Lori Wagner

... is traveling from synagogue to synagogue, speaking and teaching on the scriptures. He is gaining notoriety and is being praised by everyone. Luke makes sure to tell us that! So, it’s even more impactful that when Jesus arrives at his hometown synagogue in ... God’s original blessing to Abraham close to his heart: “You are blessed to be a blessing” (Genesis 12:2-3). In the words of the prophet Isaiah (42:1, 6-7): Here is my servant . . . my chosen one in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit on him and ...

141. A Grief Observed

2 Samuel 18:19--19:8

Sermon

Roger Prescott

... and put a new and right spirit within me. - Psalm 51:1, 6, 8-10 The Bible could he read with profit even if only for the high drama contained within it. 2. It’s okay to cry Jesus wept over the city of Jerusalem (Luke 19:41) and over his friend Lazarus (John 11:35). ... 30:5 Absalom’s death had gained David entrance to the largest company of people in the world - those who have suffered pain. 3. What might have been "O my son Absalom, my son, my son Absalom!" As I read these words and they sear their way ...

142. Pardon for Sin

Romans 5:12-21

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Dennis Kastens

... sins, according to the riches of his grace wherein he hath abounded toward us." (Ephesians 1:6, 7) That is, of course, the most profound message in all of history, namely, that ... Corinthians (1 Corinthians 15) in this way. God only created two individuals in perfect relationship with him; Adam and Jesus (according to his human nature - Luke 1:34, ... any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come into him." (Revelation 3:20) To be perfectly clear, we receive his merits not merely when we believe that he ...

143. The Thorny Price of Perfidy

Esther 3:1-15

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Lori Wagner

... Trusted Friend Song of God’s Vineyard: God’s Lament (Isaiah 5:1-30) The Prophecy to the Line of Judah (Isaiah 48) The Prophecy of the Wineskins (Jeremiah 13:12-14) The Unworthy Shepherd, a Potter’s Field, and Thirty Pieces of Silver (Zechariah 11) Though the Fig Tree Does Not Bud, I Will Rejoice in the Lord My Strength (Habakkuk 3:17-19) A Prophecy of Betrayal (Micah 7:1-7) Judas Betrays Jesus (Matthew 25:31-6:25; Mark 14:1-25; Luke 22:1-23) Jesus the True Vine (John 15 and 16) Peter Comments on Judas ...

144. The Well Watered Soul

Ezekiel 17:1-24, Ezekiel 47:1-12, Matthew 12:1-14

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Lori Wagner

... Will Send Rains of Redemption and Restoration to Dry Up Storms (Zechariah 10) The Vine of Israel is Planted by Water (Ezekiel 19) Jesus Withers a Tree Outside of Jerusalem (Matthew 21:1-21 and Mark 11:20) Mark’s Witness to Jesus’ Healing of a Withered Hand (3:1-12) Luke’s Witness to Jesus’ Healing of a Withered Hand (6:6-11) Image Exegesis: The Hand of God / The Rain of God / The Outstretched Arm / The Withered Hand In the stories of Jesus’ healing of the withered hand, and the story of Jeroboam ...

145. Mirror, Mirror ON The Wall . . .!

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Stephen M. Crotts

... there was the "thorn in the flesh." Was it a problem with his eyes? Perhaps. A doctor named Luke was at Paul's side much of the time. Paul must have been something of a walking candidate ... end in themselves. They are like frames. They should draw attention to the character within.\n Listen to what 1 Peter 3:3-4 says about this: "Let not yours be the outward adorning with braiding of hair, decoration of gold, and ... 1:6).\n Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?\n It is you, your life in Jesus, a work ...

146. Why Were the Wise Men Wise?

Matthew 2:1-12

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James Merritt

... the house of David. Then in Luke 3:30-31 we are told that the line of Jesus went through the tribe of Judah and the house of David. In Micah 5:2 we are told that the Messiah would be born in Bethlehem. As we read here in v.6 that is exactly where Jesus ... much about these wise men was what they had to battle just to get to that manger. a. A Difficult Journey We are told in v.1 that these wise men came "from the East." They came from the ancient land of Persia, better known as Babylon. That was a three hundred ...

147. Overcoming Obstacles - Together

Luke 2:1-7, Psalm 107:1-9

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... Joseph. They definitely were IN with God. Let's begin by looking at a very familiar passage that we usually only hear in December. Read Luke 2:1-7 I'll bet some of you are thinking, why end the series with an event that seems more suited to Christmas than a series ... 1997 adapted 3. The Pastor's Story File (Saratoga Press, P.O. Box 8,Platteville, CO, 80651; 970-785-2990), February 1999 4. © 2003-2005 MovieMinistry.com, All Rights Reserved 5. © 2003-2005 MovieMinistry.com, All Rights Reserved 6. Parables, Etc ...

148. House of Jesus

John 14:5-14

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Leonard Sweet

... ministry ("foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head" – Matthew 8:20, Luke 9:58) refers to the sense of house and home in order to offer comfort and promise peace to his disciples. But the fact is ... of faith" – Galatians 6:10). The House of Jesus is a House of Justice. ("Be dressed for action..." – Luke 12:35a). The House of Jesus is a House-not-made-with-hands House (the people are the Temple – 1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19). The best summary ...

149. The Balm of Gilead

Mark 8:1-13, Mark 8:14-21

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Lori Wagner

... Lord Will Heal Those Who Have Defiled in Gilead and in Judah (Hosea 6) Jesus Asks Peter to “Feed My Sheep” (John 21:15-17) Jesus Heals Many and Feeds 4000 in ... Warns of the Teaching of the Pharisees (Matthew 15:29-39 and 16:9-10; Luke 12:1-12) God’s Restoration and the Healing of the Nations (Revelation 22) Mark’s Report ... also the “lost” of Israel, as well as the many heathen nations as well. Jesus spends 3 days with these people in the Decapolis. This number is inherent in the prophetic texts. Restoration ...

150. The Surety of Security

Jude 1:1-2

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James Merritt

... . Jude tackles head-on what may be the greatest issue facing the church today apostasy. Luke wrote the acts of the apostles, but Jude has written the acts of the apostates ... Christian faith, if there is any truth, is that God is on our side."3 I could give you many, many, many more troubling quotes from that book, but suffice ... it begins with the Savior. I, for one, am so glad that it does. The Bible says in Philippians 1:6 that "He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ ...

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