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151. God's Messenger

Malachi 2:17--3:5

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Elizabeth Achtemeier

... I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire" (Luke 3:16). Thus, the Gospels see in the person of the Baptist the fulfillment of the first line of our Malachi text. Then we have to ... "in the day of Christ" (Philippians 1:6, 10; 1 Corinthians 1:8; 1 Thessalonians 5:24), and Jesus repeatedly told us to "Watch!" and to be prepared, for we do not know when that hour will come (Mark 13; Matthew 24; Luke 21). Our passage in Malachi states ...

152. The Good Husband

Isaiah 54:1-17, Isaiah 55:1-13, Isaiah 56:1-8

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Text A Covenant for All People (Isaiah 54-56) Minor Text The Story of Tamar (Genesis 38) The Story of Rahab (Joshua 1-6) The Story of Ruth All Shall Keep the Passover, one Passover for Resident and Native (Numbers 9) The Story of Bathsheba (the ... His Pasture Psalm 117: Praise the Lord of Nations The Gathering of All People in Unity (Zephaniah 3:8-13) A Genealogy and Signs of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3) The Conversion of Saul (Acts 9) A Genealogy of Faith (Hebrews 11) A Covenant for All People “ ...

153. Prepare The Way Of The Lord

Luke 3:1-20

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James Garrett

... the society in which we find ourselves. There is enormous power in simple things to distract our attention from God. Guard against being swamped by the pressures of this season. God’s Word directs us to make preparations for the coming of the Lord. In Luke chapter 3, verses 1-6 is the voice of the one whom himself was out of unusual birth and a gift from God. John, the son of Zechariah, says: “prepare the way of the Lord.” Much of the joy of Christmas is in the preparation and the anticipation of it ...

154. A Stone’s Throw From: The Rolled Stone

Luke 24:1-12

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... describes what happened two days later on Sunday. Luke 24:1-12 (NRSV) [1] But on the first day of the week, at early dawn, they came to the tomb, taking the spices that they had prepared. [2] They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, [3] but when they went in, they did not find the body. [4] While they were perplexed about this, suddenly two men in dazzling clothes stood beside them. [5] The women were terrified and bowed their faces to the ground, but the men said to them, "Why do you look for ...

155. Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Daniel 2:24-49, Daniel 2:1-23

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Bill Bouknight

... meaning." Specific prayers are more focused and usually more powerful. When our younger son Aaron was 6 or 7 years old, he taught us about specific prayer. When it was his turn to ... fulfill your request or reshape it, revealing his wisdom and superior timing. In Luke 18:1 we read, "Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that ... who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine..." (Ephesians 3:20) He personalized that truth and testified, "I can do everything through him who gives ...

156. Over the River and Through the Woods

Luke 2:1-7, Psalm 121:1-8

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Lori Wagner

... father the bride price at their engagement (Matthew 1:20; Luke 1:27). At that time, the period of engagement ... 1: He Who Walks with the Lord Psalm 23: The Lord Lead into Green Grasses Psalm 25: Walking the Lord’s Paths Ezra Journeys from Babylon to Jerusalem (Ezra 7) Paul’s First Journeys (Acts 13) Image Exegesis: Eighth Day and Third Space From start to finish, most scholars believe that Mary and Joseph traveled on foot approximately 6 ... ’s more likely she was only 3, perhaps nearly 4 months pregnant when ...

157. The World's Greatest Body Builder

1 Corinthians 12:13

Sermon

James Merritt

... out to accomplish just ten years earlier when he won the title of Mr. Olympia. At his peak, Arnold was 6' 2", 235 lbs. with 22-1/2" arms; a 57" chest; a 33" waist; 29" thighs; and 21" calves. He won, at that time, an unprecedented ... baptism with the Holy Spirit seven times. Four times, in all four gospels, in Matthew 3:11; Mark 1: 8; Luke 3:16; and John 1:33; the baptism with the Holy Spirit is predicted. Then in Acts 1: 5, the baptism with the Holy Spirit is promised by the Lord Jesus Christ. Then at ...

158. Discover the Perfect Gift of Christmas

Luke 2:1-7

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... Child, this gift of Salvation and Redemption which comes wrapped In Swaddling Clothes, is a gift we can actually hold onto. You know the story, it's found in Luke 2:1-7 (NRSV) [1] In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. [2] This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. [3] All went to their own towns to be registered. [4] Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called ...

159. Believing The Living Word

Isaiah 55:1-13

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... urged to handle the written Word without deceit (2 Corinthians 4:2). The written Word is like a helmet of salvation (Ephesians 6:17). The written Word protects the brain and makes our thoughts whole. The third form of the Word in the New Testament ... to hear the Word of God." The gospel message was preached in Antioch by Paul and Barnabas (Also see Luke 5:1; 1 Thessalonians 1:8 and 2 Thessalonians 3:1). In other words, the Word goes forth in the form of preaching the Gospel of Christ. Preaching in the New ...

160. 1 John 4:7-12

1 John 4:7-12

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... John is an elaboration on the statement in 3:23: "Believe in the name of his son Jesus Christ, and love one another." While 4:1-6 concerns itself with "believing in the name," this week's text focuses ... love. Philip demonstrates the extensive reach of our ability to love when we are abiding in Christ, led by the Spirit, and directed by God. Luke's story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch perfectly illustrates how the "true Israel" bears its fruit. The pericope begins with Philip unhesitatingly responding to ...

161. Prayer

Psalm 42:1-11

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... that when He appears we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is!” (1 John 3:1-2). John had been with Jesus in the upper room. He had heard Jesus say, “Greater love has ... the Mount, He used this figures to help us get our concerns into perspective. Matthew 6:25-26: “Therefore, I tell you, do not be anxious about your life, what you ... find one lost coin, like a father who grieves for one prodigal son who has left home (Luke 15). “It is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these ...

162. New Life Goes On

Mark 5:21-43

Sermon

David Coffin

... again in this gospel, although Matthew 9 and Luke 8 mention him. Before Jesus arrived at ... still ill, and if she read Deuteronomy 15:1-6, she could file for bankruptcy once every seven ... for a “bread of life” discourse like in John 6. The woman was healed immediately. Jesus acknowledged, “Daughter, your ... 1:1 meant when the gospel writer said, “The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God” Mark 1:1 ( ... ” in the mail? Amen. 1. Adela Yarbro Collins, Hermeneia: Mark: A Commentary on ...

163. Finder's Keepers

Luke 15:1-10

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... 15:1-10 (NRSV) : [1] Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to him. [2] And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, "This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them." [3] So he told them this parable: [4] "Which one of you, having a hundred sheep and losing one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the wilderness and go after the one that is lost until he finds it? [5] When he has found it, he lays it on his shoulders and rejoices. [6] And when he comes home ...

164. Jesus Rescues Us

Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel" (Ephesians 3:5-6). Jesus came to rescue us from many things. He came to rescue us from ... on our behalf. Jesus puts the challenge in this way: "Do not fear. Only believe ..." (Luke 8:50b). Jesus came to rescue us from ourselves. Too often harmful practices, addictions, laziness ... God. He was put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the spirit" (1 Peter 3:18). As God rescued the Jews from exile in Babylon and Jesus rescues us from ...

165. Terminally Distracted Or Decisively Prepared

Matthew 25:1-13

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Joseph M. Freeman

... at home, kept open house (and were) treated and addressed as prince and princess.”1 A whole week of celebrative festivities involved certain invited close friends. Our foolish virgins ... in the practical preparation of the five wise bridesmaids. In verses 5 and 6, we have an insight made in worldly living also spiritually confirmed: good things so ... in his Word instruct us to give a coatless person a coat if we have two (Luke 3:11)? I react this way because I tend to side with the ill-prepared and know ...

166. The Greatest Gift Of All

Luke 2:1-7

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... 's familiar version. Luke 2:1-7 (NRSV) [1] In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered. [2] This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria. [3] All went to their own towns to be registered. [4] Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. [5] He went to be registered with Mary, to whom ...

167. Not Bad, Just Too Busy

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... boys. The Hewitt boys were like stair-steps, about a year apart in age, about 6, 7, and 8 years old. They were being reared by their overworked mother who had ... calendar. How many parties per week can you stand without getting frayed around the edges? Suggestion # 3 is REACH BEYOND FAMILY TO SOMEONE WHO NEEDS YOU Jesus said that if we help ... Here is the sixth and final suggestion: ON CHRISTMAS MORNING READ THE CHRISTMAS STORY (LUKE 2:1-7) AND SING “HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JESUS.” You can do this either before or ...

168. Pulling Our Punches

Mark 10:17-31

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... the question: which commandment is the greatest? You will remember that Jesus famously replied with two commandments, one from Deuteronomy 6:5 and one from Leviticus 19:18 — You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, strength, ... that birds had nests and foxes had dens, but the Son of Man had no place to lay his head, we know from Luke 8:1-3 that Mary Magdalene, Salome, Joanna, and other women supported his ministry financially, out of the money they controlled. We know that Paul might ...

169. Recognizing the Lord

Isaiah 60:1-6

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Richard Gribble

... Jesus' long conversation with a Samaritan woman (John 4:1-42), his encounter with the Syro-Phoenician woman (Mark 7:24-30), and his numerous encounters with lepers (Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 17:11-19) demonstrated his desire to reach ... the Gentiles have become fellow heirs, members of the same body, and sharers in the promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel" (Ephesians 3:5-6). The fact that God has recognized us mandates that we, in turn, recognize the presence of God in others. We would all agree ...

170. April Sky

John 20:1-9

Sermon

Frank Lyman

... these words from THE WISDOM OF SOLOMON: "The souls of the just are in God's hand, and torment shall not touch them . . . they are at peace." (6) Easter has as much impact upon life in this world as it does in life after death. That's what the disciples found on the first Easter ... , Florida, 1998, p. 163. As translated in the King James Version Luke 24:21 Job 14:14 Woodward, Kenneth, "2000 Years of Jesus," NEWSWEEK, March 29, 1999. Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-3 (NEB). 7. CHRISTIANITY TODAY, October 16, 1986, p. 37.

171. Are You in Labor?

Luke 10:1-24

Sermon

King Duncan

... about those who are in labor, but we are going to talk about laborers. Jesus is looking for laborers, people who will labor for his kingdom. In Luke 10:1-2 we read these words, “After this the Lord appointed seventy others and sent them on ahead of him in pairs to every town and place ... 1. http://jokes.christiansunite.com/Mothers/Childbirth.shtml. 2. http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/i-want-the-church-to-grow-but-do-i-want-any-more-people 6-jeremy-houck-sermon-on-evangelism-fear-of-55342.asp. 3. Raymond ...

172. Beautiful

John 20:10-18, Song of Songs 4:1-16

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Lori Wagner

... in God (Daniel 6) God’s Lament Over His Son Israel in the Words of the Prophet Hosea (Hosea 11) God’s Restoration of His Son Israel (Jeremiah 31) Psalm 2: The Son of the Lord Psalm 8: Children of God Psalm 12 and 14: God’s Mission for the Faithful and Restoration for the Righteous Psalm 90: We are God’s Dwelling Place Psalm 115: The Lord Will Bless His People Jesus High Priest in the Order of Melchizedek (Hebrews 4-8) Jesus, Son of God, is Baptized, Vetted, Tested, and Sent (Luke 3:21-4:15) Paul ...

173. Metathesiophobia

Ecclesiastes 11:1-6, 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

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Lori Wagner

... 3) Invest in as Many Ways as You Can for You Do Not Know What Comes (Ecclesiastes 11:1-6) Minor Text Isaac Puts Down Roots in the Land of the Philistines (Genesis 26) Joseph’s Investment in Egypt and His Plan for Abundance and Famine (Genesis 41) Psalm 1: A Good Person is Like a Tree Planted Psalm 33: The Lord Sees All We Do Psalm 127: The Lord Builds Your House God’s Letter to the Exiles in Babylon: Build Homes and Settle Down in Babylon (Jeremiah 29) Jesus’ Parable of the Ten Pounds as Told by Luke ...

174. The Crack in the Wall

Joshua 2:1-24

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Lori Wagner

... of the Holy Spirit upon you. May your life be changed and may your future be rich! Based on the Story Lectionary Major Text The Story of Rahab (Joshua 1-6) Minor Text The Story of Tamar (Genesis 38) The Story of Ruth All Shall Keep the Passover, one Passover for Resident and Native (Numbers 9) The Story of ... (Isaiah 54-56) The Gathering of All People in Unity (Zephaniah 3:8-13) A Genealogy and Signs of the Messiah (Matthew 1:1-17; Luke 3) The Conversion of Saul (Acts 9) A Genealogy of Faith (Hebrews 11)

175. Religion at a Minimum

Matthew 7:15-23, Matthew 7:24-29

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Dennis Kastens

... such as the one experienced by Zacchaeus, the wealthy tax collector (Luke 19:1-10). What took place during that meeting and the conversation which ... 17:9) Genesis 6:5 likewise states: "... that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually." St. Paul (based on Psalm 38:1-10) speaks the truth ... when he says: "For I know that nothing good dwells within me, that is, in my flesh." (Romans 7:18) "... All have sinned, and come short of the glory of God." (Romans 3 ...

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