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Psalm 149

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... in a perpetual "dark night of the soul." This was quite a lady. But we remember not just the famous saints - the Peters and Pauls, the Luthers, the Calvins, the Wesleys. We remember, and rightly so, the faithful pastors and Sunday school teachers, the ... the Peanuts comic strip. You don't have to actually answer the questions. Just read straight through, and you'll get the point. 1. Name the five wealthiest people in the world. 2. Name the last five Heisman trophy winners. 3. Name the last five winners of ...

1502. Big Men in Little Planes

Mark 9:33-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... to serve him and to serve all those for whom he died. Dr. Melvin Cheatham, a medical doctor, tells about a friend of his named Barb Peters. Barb was not a person with what most of us would call a big ego, but she was the kind of strong person who could be used ... as he humbled himself and giving our lives as he gave his life to save and to serve the world. If you want to be No. 1, if you want to be the greatest, that is the blueprint. Make this a better world for all God’s children. In the words of truly ...

1503. Strengthening Your Grip On Prayer

1 Kings 8:22-23, 41-43

Sermon

Derl G. Keefer

... God! It is amazing what he has to say if we just listen. IV. Strengthening Our Grip On Petitioning Prayer As A Lifestyle In 1 Kings 8:22-53, Solomon gives a series of short petitions to God. Petitions are requests that one makes to a caring, listening God ... to live ... time to get acquainted with you, time to enjoy your blessings, and time to know each other. — Peter Marshall[7] Amen. 1. Charles Swindoll, Strengthening Your Grip (Waco: Word Publishing, 1982), p. 14. 2. Ibid. 3. C. Neil Strait, The Speaker's ...

1504. When We Are Tempted

Luke 4:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... to grab those M&Ms. About half made it and half said in effect, “To heck with it, I want what I want when I want it!” (1) We all know about that struggle, don’t we? Maybe not for M&Ms, but all of us have our weak spot. Even Jesus had to struggle ... one and paradise was lost. Temptation is one inescapable fact of life upon this earth. And it is no joking matter. Peter Gomes, popular author and one-time pastor at Harvard’s Memorial Church, once stated that “temptation is the single greatest source ...

1505. The Path of Joy

Psalm 118:1-29

Sermon

King Duncan

... originally intended as a thanksgiving liturgy. It accompanied a victory procession of the king and the people into the temple precincts. (1) But there are other reasons that the follower of Jesus reads this Psalm with gladness. We read: 19 Open for me ... phrase sound familiar? It should. This verse is referred to five times in the New Testament including Acts 4:11 in which Peter uses it as a prophecy of Christ. “The stone the builders rejected has become the capstone . . .” The capstone is the finishing ...

1506. What Are You Waiting On?

John 11:1-16

Sermon

James Merritt

... describe Lazarus as, “The one whom you love”. Jesus did love Lazarus. He was literally like a brother to Jesus and outside of Peter, James, and John they were best buds. Now just to emphasize how deep this love was between Jesus and this family, John adds ... $450.00 investment into a one million dollar business. Today not one single descendant of Pearl Wait receives any royalties from the 1.1 million boxes of Jell-O that are sold every single day. Can you guess why? Because Wait just couldn’t wait. Good ...

1507. How God Looks at Marriage

Mark 10:2-16

Sermon

King Duncan

... were just as lax in their treatment of marriage as many are today. And they had strong biblical grounds. Deuteronomy 24:1-4 allowed a Jewish man to divorce his wife and remarry if she became “displeasing to him because he found something indecent ... of my bones and flesh of my flesh; she shall be called ‘woman,’ for she was taken out of man.” I like what Dr. Peter Butler says about this passage. He says “some of us may be tempted to say, ‘What nonsense--a fairytale!’ It may be helpful to know ...

1508. Two Kinds of People

Jeremiah 17:5-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... it is true and, if we are truly going to experience abundant life, then we are going to have to learn to trust God. As Peter Marshall once wrote: “I know that God is far more willing to do things for us than we are to ask Him. And that is ... strength. If we could but let go and let God. Trust Him not to relieve us from responsibility but from fear and worry and dread.” (1) As the Psalmist wrote, “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits . . .” (103:2). And as Jeremiah once put it ...

1509. When Jesus Prays

John 17:20-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... may believe that you have sent me . . .” Do you remember that little folk song so popular in churches in the 60s? It was composed by Peter Scholtes and it went like this, “We are one in the Spirit, we are one in the Lord, We are one in the Spirit, we ... ll know we are Christians by our love, by our love. Yes, they’ll know we are Christians by our love.” 1. Uncle John’s 24-Karat Gold Bathroom Reader, Bathroom Readers’ Institute, (Kindle Edition). 2. Elizabeth Twolan, Reader’s Digest, Apr. 2005, ...

1510. An Army Officer Deeply Concerned

Luke 7:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... and asked, “Leroy, how is your hearing now?” Leroy answered, “I don’t know. My hearing ain’t ’til Thursday.” (1) It appears Leroy needed help with a different kind of hearing than his pastor thought he did. We’re in our series ... see it in the Scriptures. The centurion sent for Jesus to heal his servant. Andrew heard Jesus preach and he ran to get his brother Peter. Four men removed tiles from the roof of a house where Jesus was speaking and lowered a man through the ceiling so that Jesus could ...

1511. The Power of Persistence

Luke 11:1-13, Luke 18:1-8

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... disciples to pray, using the prayer we call the Lord’s Prayer. We can imagine the parable answering a question from Peter, “Master, should we really bother God with small concerns like our daily bread?” Jesus answered such a thought, spoken or unspoken ... flats his high ones, and the piano across the hall is out of tune. Noise all around me, noise; but that, my friend, is A.” [1] Jesus is telling us something like that in these to parables. You and I are not always good, but God is. II. There is a ...

1512. Ready for the Big Date?

Matthew 25:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... . He looked at her with a surprised expression and said, “What? I gave you an extra two hours and you’re still not ready?” (1) Her trial will be next Tuesday. Some of the women are probably thinking, “Justifiable homicide.” Jesus told a parable about ten young women who ... Living God’s Dream for Your Life (New York: HarperCollins Publishers, Inc., 2005), p. 8. 5. Cited by Rev. Peter N. Robinson, http://www.pilgrimucc.com/yourti83520.html. 6. Spiritual Uplift, email ed548@yahoo.com to subscribe 7. ...

1513. Does Easter Really Matter?

Mark 16:1-8, John 20:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... to answer it. It was the minister, and he said, “Carol, it’s Easter morning! The Lord is risen! And I suggest you do the same!” (1) I’m glad that none of you overslept this Easter morning. I’m glad that you are here to celebrate the most important day in the ... by the women who had been to the tomb, dismissed it as an idle tale. It is clear that, at first, even Simon Peter, Christ’s most prominent and out-spoken disciple, didn’t know what to believe. But in very short order they all discovered it ...

1514. The Mighty Wind of God

Acts 2:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... The cow was otherwise unhurt, but the farmer chose not to milk her . . . He thought the milk might be sour after such a traumatic event. (1) Obviously he was a pessimist. I would have gone ahead and milked her and hoped for a tasty milk shake. Anyone who has ever been through ... little critical. We in this land know nothing about real persecution. None of us will ever face crucifixion like Simon Peter and Andrew experienced. Or be beheaded like St. Paul. Or be stoned and then clubbed to death like James, the ...

1515. A Divided Family

Mark 3:20-25

Sermon

King Duncan

... I’ve been reading this old Bible for nigh on to fifty years, but still there are some things that are hard to believe.” (1) Well, I’m going to confess that there are times when I agree with that old preacher. There are some times you read things in ... day’s walk from the city. When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of ...

1516. Be Ready for the Possibility of the Resurrection

John 20:1-18

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... . Then they carefully placed Jesus’ body in a new tomb in a nearby garden cemetery. Our gospel reading for this day, John 20:1-18, picks up the narrative at that point. John tells us that early Sunday morning while it was still dark Mary Magdalene went ... to the tomb had been removed. She raced back to where the closest followers of Jesus were staying. When she arrived, only Simon Peter and an unnamed apostle, described as the “one whom Jesus loved,” were up, out of bed, and out in the city streets. Mary ...

1517. When Mickey Mouse Recognizes You...

Luke 14:1, 7-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... status didn’t mean much to Howard K. Smith. Instead, he focused on living an upright life and no longer caring what others thought of him. (1) We all like to be recognized, don’t we, even if it’s only by Mickey Mouse? It’s one of the most human of desires. ... woman who had worked hard raising a family with little appreciation from the family. One evening she asked her husband, “I suppose, Peter, that if I should die you would spend a large amount for flowers for me, wouldn’t you?” “Of course I ...

1518. The Power of the Wilderness

Luke 4:1-13

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... change. We always emerge from “wild places” a changed human being. [Take your preferred prop in hand –and proceed demonstrating “friction”] [Exp 1: Take a match and light it.] I’m going to take a moment and show you something. As I’m striking this match ... of the human heart. “Satan” can mean stumbling block, or obstacle as well. Note the gospel passage: Jesus turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the things of God, but the ...

1519. Trust in Me

Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... 25) Luke’s Witness to Joseph’s Story (2:1-7) Minor Text Joseph’s Dreams (Genesis 37) Daniel’s Dreams (Daniel 2 and 7) The Lord’s Prophecy According to Joel (Joel 2) Psalm 2: God’s Praise to His Anointed Psalm 24: The Lord’s Blessing Psalm 80: The Lord’s Restoration Psalm 16: Like a Dream the Lord Will Save Psalm 138: The Lord’s Purpose Psalm 139: You Know Me Lord The Emmanuel Prophesied by Isaiah (7:10-25) Peter’s Dream (Acts 10) Matthew’s Witness to Joseph’s Visitation Now the birth ...

1520. Apples, Onions, and Cheese

Mark 7:1-23, Mark 7:24-30

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Daughter Matthew’s Witness to Jesus’ Teaching on Defilement (15) Luke’s Witness to Jesus’ Teaching on Defilement (11:37-54) Peter’s Dream and His Meeting With Cornelius (Acts 10) Mark’s Witness to Jesus’ Teaching on Defilement and God’s True ... was not your son, yet you called him your son; you are not my daughter, but I call you my daughter.” (Leviticus Rabbah 1:3).*** Pharaoh’s daughter was said not just to have favored the Hebrew boy but to have married Caleb, son of Jephunneh, joining ...

1521. Three Wise Women

Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... 18:14-22) Hannah’s Prayer (1 Samuel 2:1-10) Psalm 33: We Put Our Hope in You Psalm 47: God Reigns Over the Nations –He is Greatly Exalted Psalm 110: Sit At My Right Hand Until I Make Your Enemies a Footstool for Your Feet Psalm 113: The Lord is Exalted –He Raises the Poor from the Dust Optional: Psalms 135 and 136 The Eighteen Psalms of Solomon The Heritage of Israel, a Barren Woman Blessed By God (Isaiah 54) Daniel’s Prayer and Prophecy (9) Peter Proclaims the Prophecy Fulfilled in Jesus ...

1522. Don't Stop Praying!

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

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... ,” does he? In fact, if you look at his inner band of disciples, they look like pretty unlikely applicants. Peter, James, and John are fishermen with some feisty tempers. Judas is a sicarii and a petty thief. Matthew is a ... to Noah Who Walked With God (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 Soul Thirsts for God Psalm 51: A Humble Prayer Psalm 150: Let Everything With Breath ...

1523. The First Songs of Christmas

Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... (Deuteronomy 18:14-22) Hannah’s Prayer (1 Samuel 2:1-10) Psalm 33: We Put Our Hope in You Psalm 47: God Reigns Over the Nations and He is Greatly Exalted Psalm 110: Sit At My Right Hand Until I Make Your Enemies a Footstool At Your Feet Psalm 113: The Lord is Exalted / He Raises the Poor from the Dust Option: Psalms 135 and 136 The Eighteen Psalms of Solomon The Heritage of Israel: a Barren Woman Blessed by God (Isaiah 54) Daniel’s Prayer and Prophecy (9) Peter Proclaims the Prophecy Fulfilled in Jesus ...

1524. The Wind Came

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... are just like that. You want to do it your way instead of waiting for the ‘Wind’–the “Wind of God.” (1) In Acts 1:4-8, before his ascension into heaven Jesus instructed his disciples to wait in Jerusalem until the Holy Spirit came upon them ... is 5000 churches.” He said, “I’ve always felt the most important thing for me is getting to heaven. When I die I don’t think St. Peter is going to ask me how many pizzas I sold.” (3) What do you think God is going to ask you and me? Today is a very ...

1525. Are You Troubled by Demons?

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... They were troubled people who were more trouble to themselves than they were to anyone else. Take the man known as the Gerasene demoniac (Mark 5:1-17). He was living in a cemetery and, evidently, he was no danger to anyone but himself. He was quite disturbed, however. “Night and day ... the Intoxicating Joy of Irresistible Grace (p. 186). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. 7.Hannah Arendt, quoted in Peter DeGratton, “An Extreme Example? Using Arendt’s Eichmann in Jerusalem in the Business Ethics Classroom,” ...

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