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Mark 13:24-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... us live, we develop a trust relationship that makes it possible for us to endure even the most horrible worst-case scenario. Christian sociologist Peter Berger in his book, A Rumor of Angels, uses an example of a child waking up in the night. She has been frightened by a ... the Master. Obviously that is true. But we do know how it all turns out. Those who are in Christ win. 1. MONDAY FODDER, http://mail.family-safe-mail.com/. 2. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/17/preacher-harold-camping-dies-the ...

1802. John Mellencamp and the Danger of Procrastination

Mark 1:14-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... Gray went to the patent office to get a patent on a machine he’d been working on for many years--you guessed it, the telephone. (1) Wouldn’t you agree that some things are so important that you need to act on them NOW? A heavy rain had been falling as a ... the other disciples. Perhaps it troubled him that he was not part of that small circle of disciples closest to Jesus--Peter, James and John--who were always there on significant occasions in Jesus’ life. Could it have been simple jealousy? “I’ll ...

1803. When Your Life Is Put On Hold

Mark 5:21-43

Sermon

King Duncan

... that she could not keep it either-- it wasn’t hers! The paper went on to say she is awaiting further instructions. (1) That must have been a frustrating experience for Candy, though somewhat amusing to us. Sometimes in life there come similar experiences that ... to bear, In Jesus, there is perfect peace. (5) Jesus made his way to Jairus’ house accompanied by his three closest disciples--Peter, James, and John. When he came into the house he saw family and friends weeping loudly. “Why all this crying and ...

1804. Soul Food

Luke 9:10-17, Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, John 6:1-15

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... the “Word” of God. [Hand out the recipe …or have it in their bulletins.] 1 t active dry yeast (the zeal for sharing Jesus’ message) ¼ c warm water (the waters of your baptism) 1 c milk (the hope of the coming kingdom) ½ t baking soda (God’s ... answered him, “Six months’ wages would not buy enough bread for each of them to get a little.” One of his disciples, Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother, said to him, “There is a boy here who has five barley loaves and two fish. But what are they among so ...

1805. Reveille

Mark 6:7-13, Matthew 10:1-42, Luke 9:1-9, Luke 10:1-24

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... 18 and 19) Shimei Casts Dirt Upon David for His Deeds (which David Attributes to the Lord) (2 Samuel 16) Elijah Confronts Ahab and Jezebel (1 Kings 18) Psalm 30: The Lord Turns Wailing into Dancing Psalm 44: Lord Raise Us from the Dust Psalm 103: The Lord has Compassion and ... and to heal every disease and sickness. These are the names of the twelve apostles: first, Simon (who is called Peter) and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John; Philip and Bartholomew; Thomas and Matthew the tax ...

1806. The Balm of Gilead

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

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... this sermon is from the blog of drleg. Based on the Story Lectionary Major Text Jesus Heals Many and Feeds 4000 in the Decapolis (Mark 8:1-21) Minor Text The Lord’s Covenant With Abram of Chaldea and the Gift of the Land of Canaan (Genesis 15) The Story of Joseph and ... of Joseph (Zechariah) The 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 the Decapolis, the Former Gilead and Then Warns of the Teaching ...

1807. Masks Off!

John 7:25-45 and 8:11-59

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... soul, an apple or two, If you haven't an apple, a pear will do, One for Peter, two for Paul, Three for the Man Who made us all. (Ancient English Begging Song for All ... Psalm 72: The Blessing of God’s King Psalm 103: The Lord Establishes His Kingdom Psalm 130: De Profundis Jesus the is the Logos from the Beginning of Time (John 1) The Day of the Seventh Trumpet (Revelation 11) The New Jerusalem (Revelation 21) Jesus and the Pharisees Dispute Jesus’ Identity After this, Jesus went around in Galilee. He did ...

1808. The Neverending Feast

1 Kings 17:7-24

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... God’s eternal table where feasting is always super natural. *foodforlife.com Based on the Story Lectionary Major Text Elijah Raises a Widow’s Son (1 Kings 17:7-24) Minor Text The In-Breathing of Adam by the Holy Spirit and God’s Calling Out of Adam and Eve ( ... 26; Mark 5:21-5:43) Jesus’ Healing Power at Jairus’ Home and at Nain (Luke 8:40-8:56 and 7:11-15) Peter Heals Paralyzed Aeneas in Lydda and Raises Tabitha (Dorcas) in Joppa (Acts of the Apostles 9:32-43) Paul Raises the Boy Eutychus During ...

1809. Dream Weaver

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... future. Before you wake to God’s possibilities, to new faith, and to new life, you must first be willing to listen. You must first be willing to dream. *See Wikipedia entry for the song. Based on the Story Lectionary Major Text Joseph’s Story (Luke 2:1-7) Minor Text Joseph’s Dreams (Genesis 37) Daniel’s Dreams (Daniel 2 and 7) The Lord’s Prophecy According to 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 ...

1810. The Scariest Job Interview

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... ’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 ... pray, to go and to trust God to work in you, then you will be his witnesses to the ends of the earth. 1. https://www.snagajob.com/job-interview/funny-interview-stories-2/. 2. “15 more hilarious tales of job interview embarrassment” by Suzanne Lucas, https ...

1811. Breath of God · COVID-19 and the Resurrection

John 20:10-18, John 20:1-9

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... found the stone rolled away, and the grave opened. From there, Mary ran to two other disciples and bade them to look, Peter, and “the disciple Jesus loved.” The first thing that the disciples do is enter and find the linen cloths lying there, the ... we may live before him.” Hosea's words. (6) Just as God’s Spirit hovered over the waters (Genesis 1:2) and on the third day brought forth land out of water (1:9) and on the next third day (the sixth) brought humans (adama) up from the dust (2:7), Isaiah says ...

1812. Measure for Measure

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... to kill the Jew Mordechai. In the end he is hanged on his own gallows due to Queen Esther’s ingenuity in revealing his plot.[1] However, here’s the catch. Often, we take the idea of “measure for measure,” which yields the natural consequences of our deeds, which often ... can throw the first stone.” Remember Jesus’ message today to his disciples in Matthew 18 when asked how often Peter should forgive? Jesus says, “Not seven times, but seventy-seven times.” Or in current lingo, an infinite amount ...

1813. A Costly Cross

Isaiah 52:13--53:12

Sermon

King Duncan

... ,” he continued, “which is covered with gold leaf, cost over $750,000.” Jordan responded, “Shucks! Time was you could get one for free!” (1) And that’s true. Offend enough of the right people and you can always get a cross for free. Jesus didn’t pay $750,000 ... the first time. “It was Good Friday, and the long story of the crucifixion was read,” she said. “She heard Peter deny and Judas betray, she heard Pilate’s bullying cross-examination, she saw the crown of thorns, the buffeting of ...

1814. I Have Seen the Lord

John 20:1-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... seized his broken body? The women quickly scattered to tell their families and friends of this disturbing event. Mary rushed to inform Peter and John. They hurried back to the tomb with her, but they were as mystified as she was. They returned to the ... a gift—it is the gift of abundant and eternal life. And it is available to all who will receive it. 1. “What’s the Best Bait When You Fish for People?” Pastor Susan Langhauser, Advent Lutheran Church, http://www.adventlutheranchurch.com/sermontexts ...

1815. Homecoming

Hosea 14:1-3a

Sermon

Will Willimon

... innovators. They were poets of return. Hear Hosea: Return, O Israel, to the Lord your God,...return to the Lord." (Hosea 14:1-2) Nor is this prophetic call home just empty nostalgia. The way back is hard, painful, for the word "return" means "repent." "...for ... your heart of hearts, it's your story. It's about home. See Peter Berger, et al., The Homeless Mind: Modernization and Consciousness, New York, Random House; also Walter Brueggemann, "The Practice of Homefulness, Journal Of Preachers, Pentecost, ...

1816. Imagination

Luke 1:39-45, 46-55

Sermon

Will Willimon

Peter Gomes, Minister of memorial Church at Harvard, recently spoke of the Bible as "A book of the imagination" (The Good Book). Don't think of ... it "imagination," Image -ination. Imagination involves allowing certain images to penetrate our consciousness. "Faith," says theologian James Whitehead, "is the enduring ability to imagine life in a certain way"[1] The world says, "It's only your imagination." We say, "Everything is only imagination." That is, there is no world prior to our image of what ought to be ...

1817. The Love Cloud

Mark 9:2-9

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... , fainting, epilepsy, and other disorders. He was killed, martyred, on February 14 in the year 270 at the age of 44.[1] One interesting story about Valentinus had to do with the healing of an aristocrat’s daughter while he was in his custody ... fed and flourishes first in the divine cloud of mystery, of faith, and of transfiguring grace. In our scripture for today, we see Peter, James, and John, three of Jesus’ most devoted disciples with him on a mountain high above the ground. There, the three watch ...

1818. Desperation to Hope

Mark 5:21-43

Sermon

Dean Feldmeyer

... bankruptcies in the United States were caused by medical bills and I thought of this story and I said, “Yeah, I get that.”1 There is nothing I wouldn’t sell, hock, or leverage if it meant getting necessary health care for my children or grandchildren. Nothing ... ) but believe.” He then dismissed all who were there except the family of the child and his three closest friends — Peter, James, and John. Mark described the scene as one of much weeping and wailing that implied some of those present were ...

1819. They're Drunk

Acts 2:1-21

Sermon

Will Willimon

... to hear in strange ways. Upon hearing the Pentecostal commotion, a crowd gathered on the street outside, saying, "Jesus' people are drunk!" Peter came out and spoke to the crowd saying, "We're not drunk," giving the dubious defense, "Why, it's only about ten ... her eyes wide. I looked back at her, and finally she said, 'Gosh, Reverend Long, we must have been absent that Sunday.' [1] And because you are in Duke Chapel, and because you are probably American, mainline Protestants, I expect that, if you were honest ...

1820. Rejoice: Hints Of Heaven Are Here On Earth!

Revelation 7:9-17

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

... what is it like to live in a perfect environment? What is perfection? The ancient Greeks taught that what is perfect does not change.[1] Well if that’s the case, and if heaven is perfection, then there would not be much to do in heaven. If it’ ... congregation and the wider church are giving this kind of service. And in offering that service you and I are doing the same sort of thing Peter did in the first lesson (Acts 9:36-43). We are all doing the same sort of thing that the saints in heaven are doing ...

1821. More Than a Popularity Contest

Luke 12:49-53, Luke 12:54-59

Sermon

King Duncan

... played at appropriate spots in other shows to convince audience members that the shows were funnier than they actually were. (1) There’s even a company in Los Angeles that provides fake crowds of adoring fans and paparazzi for a price. The ... testimony of a more contemporary figure—another Paul—Noel Paul Stookey. Noel Paul Stookey is one-third of the world-famous folk music group Peter, Paul & Mary. In 1968, Paul was greeting fans after a concert. A young man came up to Paul and said, “I want to talk ...

1822. Small Beginnings, Great Endings

Luke 17:5-10

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... , he looked just like any other baby — like a red cherry pulp squeezed dry, and he didn’t improve none as he growed older.”[1] That may be a typical cousin’s reaction, but admittedly, Lincoln never was photogenic and he probably would not have made it in this age ... work of spiritual growth, but we must not be turned away from our goal. Amen. [1]. Philip B. Kunhardt, Jr, Philip B. Kunhardt III. and Peter Kunhardt, Lincoln: An Illustrated Biography (New York: Alfred A. Knopf, Inc., 1992), 35. [2]. Harold ...

1823. Sharing God's Vision

Acts 2:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... to do? The first great gift we receive from Pentecost is that the Holy Spirit fills us with the mind of God. The apostle Peter explains the significance of this moment by quoting the prophet Joel who preached to the people of Judah more than 800 years earlier. Through ... let God use us for His glory? If so, God can work through us to bring hope and new life to a hurting world. 1. “Huh? Is That a Universal Word?” by N.J. Enfield, American Scientist, May-June 2019, Volume 107, Number 3, p. 178. https://www. ...

1824. Herding Cats

Matthew 9:35-10:8-23

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... you’ll become easily frustrated and spend more time trying to herd (and lead) people than in leading the project or mission itself.[1] As writer B. Fournet says, “Nobody ‘owns’ a cat!” So how do you engage people together in mission? Encourage them in a ... , build trust, take nothing, but give people the “food” they need: healing, raising, curing, proclaiming. What did Jesus tell Peter, who would be the rock and Shepherd of the church? “Feed my sheep!” “Herald, Help, and Heal!” Not “Herd ...

1825. God's GPS

Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... God created us to be, by defeating the power of sin that stood between us and God and restoring our relationship with Him forever. 1. “Google Maps Leads Indonesian Man to Wrong Wedding Venue, Nearly Ends up Marrying a Stranger” https://www.news18.com/news/buzz/google-maps- ... No Matter Where (WaterBrook Press, 2000), pp. 5-6. 6. “Ancient Egyptian religion” by John R. Baines, Peter F. Dorman Encyclopaedia Brittanica, May 18, 2023. https://www.britannica.com/topic/ancient-Egyptian-religion/Sources-and ...

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