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1. The Path of Quality

Drama

William Grimbol

... goodness. Maybe the greatest testimony to the Truth is indeed the Cross, for without its symbolic scorching demand to face Life head-on, we would all still be spending most of our lives hiding, hiding from the very thing that gives quality to our living, hiding from the very thing that Christ chose to defiantly ... daily ... diligently celebrate ... his humanness ... his life ... Life itself. READER 5 On Palm Sunday we reach inside ourselves ... inside our faith ... and celebrate the courage of Christ, his ...

2. The Quality of Mercy

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

... droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath: it is twice-blessed; It blesseth him that gives and him that takes ... And so it does. And if you and I want the blessing of God's forgiveness of our sins, then it behooves us to cultivate the quality of mercy in every dimension of our living day by day and year by year through all of life. As Jesus taught and as Saint Francis said, "It is in giving that we receive." As from our hearts we grant forgiveness to others, so it is that from God we ...

3. God’s Quality Control Crew

Matthew 21:33-46

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... delight as the fruits of Eden were meant to delight. That is, our human habitat was created to be a wine-making, love-making business. And we as God’s tenants are in the mercy and love making business. And as God’s tenants, we are held accountable for the quality of the love and mercy that we make. Want to taste and see that the Lord is good? Taste the wine made by God’s tenants, the most delectable wine in the world. Because our job is to cultivate the most wonderful fruit we can in the vineyard that ...

4. Qualities Needed In All Moms

2 Timothy 1:5

Illustration

Brett Blair

... of experts was asked to complete some sentences about their moms. What made them experts was the one thing they all had in common. They were all kindergarteners. Even though these are the words of 6 year olds I think the qualities they recognized in their moms are they qualities needed in all moms. Here are the sentences and the answers: My mom is best at: "feeding the dog," "making my bed," "driving," "cleaning," "running," "riding a two-wheeler," "watering the garden." If I had enough money, I'd buy her ...

5. The Qualities of a Decision Maker

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J. Keith Louden

What kind of person is best able to involve others and himself in good decision making? J. Keith Louden lists seven qualities: 1. The ability to look ahead and see what's coming foresight. 2. Steadiness, with patience and persistence and courage. 3. A buoyant spirit that in spite of cares generates confidence. 4. Ingeniousness, the ability to solve problems soundly yet creatively. 5. The ability to help others. 6. Righteousness, the ...

6. Immortality: Quality vs. Quantity

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Gary R. Habermas & J.P. Moreland

... life in a related manner in Rom. 2:7 (cf. Gal. 6:8; 2 Tim. 1:10), while interchanging his references to immortality and the resurrection of the body in 1 Cor. 15:50-55. He thereby asserts that the term eternal life in the New Testament "refers primarily to quality ... secondarily to quantity ... Immortality, on the other hand, refers primarily to quantity ... and secondarily to ...

7. Qualities of Love

John 3:1-21, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

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Gregory McGarvey

Children were asked to share some of their thoughts about the qualities to have in love. 1. How to find someone to love... One of you should know how to write a check. Because, even if you have tons of love, there is still going to be a lot of bills. (Ava, 8) Tell them that you own a whole bunch of ...

8. The Qualities for a Growing Church

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C. Peter Wagner

A survey of hundreds of pastors reveals the measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are: 12. Social justice. Either through the congregation as a whole or through specialized Christian agencies, members are striving to make changes in sociopolitical structures that will contribute to a more moral and just society. 11. Social ...

9. The Quality Inside

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Merritt W. Ednie

... of the board wilted under the chairman's stare. Finally, from the back of the room, a voice piped up with the answer: "The dogs don't like it." This vignette from modern business applies also to the individual Christian and the individual church. In both cases, it is the quality inside in the can or in the heart that counts.

10. Four Qualities of a Minister

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Michael P. Green

A survey of many churches was taken by the American Association of Theological Schools. Each church sampled was to list the qualities desired in a minister they would consider employing. The results: First: Humility Second: Honesty Third: Good example in daily living Fourth: Excellence in ministerial skills (i.e., preaching, counseling, teaching, etc.)

11. The Quality of Mercy

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Editor James S. Hewett

The classic quote on mercy is that of Portia in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, Act IV, Scene I, lines 186-197. The quality of mercy is not strain'd It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath: It is twice blest; It blesseth him that gives and him that takes: 'Tis mightiest in the mightiest: it becomes The throned monarch better than its crown; His scepter shows the force ...

12. Qualities of a Good Husband

Humor

In a newspaper cartoon recently a woman with folded arms and a superior expression on her face says to her husband, "A good husband needs to be strong, caring and sensitive. You have all but three of those qualities."

13. The Season of the Spirit

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

... for themselves the sparkling effigy of a calf. They danced around it. They did homage to it. They worshipped it. In a sense we have done the same. We have grown tired of the alleged slow pace of divine leadership and guidance. We have turned our backs on quality living. We have given our chief attention and energy to the quantity of life. In the process it seems that we as a nation and creative society are being kicked to death by the golden calf we have fashioned for ourselves. We have a corporate case of ...

14. Marks Of A Champion

1 Timothy 6:3-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... boxer who goes the full ten rounds and does not quit until he is victorious. What does it mean to "fight the good fight of the faith?" What are the marks of a champion from a Christian perspective? In the preceding verse Paul lists the qualities God is looking for in men and women of faith. They form a kind of snapshot of the Christ-like individual. They are the marks of a Christian champion. St. Paul writes, "As for you, man of God . . . pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, endurance, gentleness ...

15. The Debt of Love

Romans 13:8-14

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing.” This is to say that the quality of our discipleship is determined by how surely our love for others reflects God’s love for us. “We love because God first loved us” (1 ... he saw for sure the genuine love of God between a man and a woman. He knew that love was true, and he knew that quality of love was from God. (4) The purest kind of love is that which cannot be reciprocated. God’s love is that kind of love. ...

16. Jesus: The Ultimate Ordinary

John 18:28-40

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Thomas Peterson

... at its most dependable. As I experience chaos in my life and accept the demands which order puts upon me and do them, I grow surer that truth lies deeply embedded in order. The voice of Christ sounds even stronger in my soul. The ordinary is of common quality, rank, ability. When I touch the infinite worth in others, my world takes on a splendor which seems right for human life together. The voice of Christ grows stronger in my soul. As an ordinary meal is one served to all comers at a fixed price, so I ...

17. Making One's Calling and Election Sure

2 Peter 1:1-11

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... our Lord Jesus Christ, of his person and of his ways, is thus the climax and the prize of Christian endeavor, as it is also its source and accompaniment (vv. 3, 6; cf. John 17:3; Col. 1:10). 1:9 But for anyone to lack these qualities means that he is nearsighted and blind. NIV tries to make more sense of the curious Greek order, which in fact puts blind before nearsighted, and literally reads “he is blind, being nearsighted.” The Greek verb translated nearsighted is very rare and occurs in the NT only ...

18. On Divisions in the Church

1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Understanding Series

Marion L. Soards

... persons who built on the foundation of Christ, but divine judgment did not find all efforts and accomplishments to be of equal value. As Paul stated in 3:10, “Each one should be careful how he builds”; for in the end, God distinguishes between the quality of human efforts. Paul’s words are a metaphor, which means that one cannot press the images. In the case of neither reward nor loss does Paul specify how and what is the difference. Rather, his discussion focuses on why there is a difference. The ...

19. Philippians 2:1-11

Philippians 2:1-11

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... “empty glory”). There will be the palpable presence of “humility” that will define those who follow Christ. This call to “humility” was a startling demand for Paul’s first century audience to hear. In Roman culture the quality of “humility” was an admirable “slave-virtue,” while Greek culture simply identified “humility” as something expressed by the lower classes. To demand “humility” from all who would live as a Jesus community turned traditional expectations upside down ...

20. Love - The Basic Christian Call

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... , if you have love for one another. - John 13:34-35 Paul's idea that love is the base of Christianity is clear, but how can we know we actually love as Jesus commanded? The apostle helps us answer this question by providing an important list of qualities present in one who loves. First, he says love is patient. We know patience is a virtue in short supply these days. The humorous little prayer demonstrates our difficulty with patience: "O, Lord, grant me patience and give it to me now!" We don't want to ...

21. Overseers and Deacons

1 Timothy 3:1-16

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... might go along with it (violence, public scolding of servants, etc.). The overseer is not necessarily to be a total abstainer (5:23), but neither is he to be given to drunkenness (cf. 3:8; Titus 1:7); this is uniformly condemned in Scripture. The next three qualities probably go together, and do indeed seem to reflect the false teachers’ behavior. The overseer is not to be violent but gentle, not quarrelsome. The description of the false teachers in 6:3–5, as well as in 2 Timothy 2:22–26 (cf. Titus 3 ...

22. Praise to God for a Living Hope

1 Peter 1:1-12

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... , even when there was no organized persecution by the civil authorities. 1:7 The purpose of trials for the believer is said to involve faith. The reference is not to saving faith, which looks back to the moment of an individual’s conversion, but to the sterling quality of loyalty to Christ in everyday living, especially at a time of trial (as again in 4:12 and 5:9). Although gold is among the most precious of metals on earth, it can by its nature belong only to this passing world. People may consider it ...

23. Hope Rises

Mark 9:30-37, 42

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... your partner or friend. This morning we’re going to try a third exercise. In this one, we are going to make a list of qualities. I’d like you to take out a sheet of paper. If you’re at home, you can find a scrap of paper nearby. If you’re ... in the sanctuary, you can use the back side of your bulletin. Now I want you to list all of the qualities you can think of that describe a true disciple or lover of Jesus. Or you can think of it this way, what words would describe a truly ...

24. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 9:33-37

Bulletin Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... publicity, except for rare people such as Mother Teresa. Take a few moments to reflect about your life, as compared or contrasted with the lives of those who get the attention of the mass media. Include in your prayer that true greatness has to do with the qualities of the child, some of which you may want to name, and then explore in depth later. Response "You Are the Salt of the Earth," Richard Avery and Don Marsh, from Let the People Sing. (See Appendix I for address.) Introduction to the Act of Pardon I ...

25. Bread For The Journey (Bread of Life III)

John 6:25-59

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... Father wants is that all who see the Son and believe in him should have eternal life. And I will raise them up on the last day.” If we had our choice, most of us would choose a long life. But Jesus is saying through the pen of John that quality of life is far more important than its length. Beyond that is hope. I pointed out last week how George Bernard Shaw has a unique way of highlighting St. John’s insights in his book, Back to Methuselah. I’ll repeat the scene and carry it a bit further. Shaw ...

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