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Synonyms: touch, feel, sense of touch, tactile sense, tactility, contact, using one's hands, sensation, sense, suspicion, sneaking suspicion, notion, inkling, hunch, fancy, apprehension, presentiment, premonition, foreboding, love, care, affection, fondness, tenderness, warmth, warmness, emotion, sentiment, emotional state, compassion, sympathy, empathy, fellow feeling, understanding, concern, solicitude, solicitousness, tender-heartedness, brotherly love, sensibilities, sensitivities, self-esteem, ego, pride, opinion, belief, view, impression, intuition, instinct, estimation, guess, theory, hypothesis, thought, way of thinking, point of view, atmosphere, ambience, aura, air, mood, climate, character, overtone, undertone, tenor, spirit, quality, flavour, colour, aptitude, knack, flair, bent, talent, gift, skill, art, trick, faculty, ability, propensity, inclination, sensitive, warm, warm-hearted, tender, tender-hearted, caring, soft-hearted, sympathetic, compassionate, empathetic, responsive, receptive, intuitive, thoughtful

Antonyms: bad feeling, acrimony, animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, bitterness, detestation, disgust, dislike, disrelish, enmity, friction, grievances, grudges, hatred, hostility, loathing, malevolence, malice

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1. Praying for Endurance and Healing

James 4:13-17, James 5:1-6, James 5:7-12, James 5:13-20

Understanding Series

Peter H. Davids

... .g., Exod. 20:7), it did not prohibit oaths (cf. Exod. 22:10–11). Throughout the Old Testament period there are a series of warnings against using oaths too lightly (e.g., Jer. 5:2), and later Sirach advised not using oaths, so one would not frivolously use one (23:9, 11). Jesus, however, prohibited all oaths, using the words Do not swear—not by heaven or by earth (the or by anything else in James summarizes the rest of Jesus’ saying in Matt. 5:34–37). James has picked up and summarized the words of ...

2. Praying for Endurance and Healing

James 5:1-6, James 4:13-17, James 5:7-12, James 5:13-20

Understanding Series

Peter H. Davids

3. Praying for Endurance and Healing

James 5:7-12, James 4:13-17, James 5:1-6, James 5:13-20

Understanding Series

Peter H. Davids

4. Praying for Endurance and Healing

James 5:13-20, James 4:13-17, James 5:1-6, James 5:7-12

Understanding Series

Peter H. Davids

5. Paul, Phoebe, Patronage, and Spain

Romans 16:1-27

Teach the Text

C. Marvin Pate

... every church should be involved with missions, both nationally and internationally. Teaching the Text If one is going to devote a whole lesson or sermon to such a short unit as Romans 16:1–2, the three-point outline given above could be used. One could also make use of the historical-background material to talk about letters of recommendation, patronage, and leadership structure of the early church. And I think the title of this unit, “Paul, Phoebe, Patronage, and Spain,” works well. But here I offer ...

6. Slow Burn

Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 6:19-24

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... in the Temple and to sacrifices. In fact, the rabbis were not allowed to eat it. But it was used in purification and fire, for lighting and for a reminder of the covenant, for the baking of ritual meals. And to remind people of the covenant –using one of the most prominent metaphors for God in scripture –the smokepot or furnace/oven. From the time God creates a covenant with Abram through the stories of the prophets, God appears as a fiery furnace, a divine smokepot. In fact, even in the story of Daniel ...

7. Daniel’s Vision of a Ram and a Goat

Daniel 8:1-14

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... tradition of the Psalms (Pss. 6:3; 13:1–2; 35:17; 74:10; 79:5; 80:4; 89:46; 90:13; 94:3). The prophets utilize the query as well (Isa. 6:11; Jer. 4:21; 12:4; 47:6; Hab. 1:2; Zech. 1:12); it is also used one more time in Daniel (Dan. 12:6). Zechariah 1:12 is similar to Daniel 8:13 in that it involves a vision and dialogue with heaven (an angel speaks to the prophet and God speaks through an angel [see Zech. 1:7–17]). Isaiah 6:11 is like Daniel 8 ...

8. God of the Ordinary

Exodus 13:17--14:31

Sermon

... to bring Peter to his knees. He used a little old rock from the sling of a shepherd boy to kill Goliath. God can touch and heal (and he chooses to do it that way sometimes) in a sudden, miraculous act. More often than not, however, he chooses to use one of his more ordinary gifts to restore us - a skilled surgeon, an understanding counselor, a Tylenol or a Rolaid, or maybe just a good night's sleep or a solid meal to bring us back to health. It is no less a miracle, no matter the method, ordinary, or ...

9. Identification and a Wish for Grace and Peace

Galatians 1:1-10

Understanding Series

L. Ann Jervis

... is central to the gospel Paul preached and in which the Galatians believed. Paul is incredulous that they are turning toward a different gospel. In rejecting his gospel they are also rejecting the one who called them through Paul’s gospel—God. Paul uses one Greek word for “different” in the phrase different gospel (heteron, v. 6) and another word also meaning “different” (allo) in the phrase translated really no gospel at all (v. 7). Some scholars have argued that the word in verse 6 has the ...

10. Witnesses of the New Covenant

Romans 12:1-8

Teach the Text

C. Marvin Pate

... in 3:21–11:36: justification, sanctification, glorification, and so forth. Thus, the indicative is the basis of the imperative. In light of those mercies, Paul challenges believers to live out the will of God. God’s will is spelled out in 12:3–15:33: using one’s spiritual gifts for the body of Christ (12:3–8); being a witness of Christ to society even if persecuted for doing so (12:9–21); obeying the government (13:1–7); living in the light of the imminent parousia (13:8–14); accepting one ...

11. A Puzzling Parable with a Sharp Point

Luke 16:1-13

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... acts toward them, faith in them, love for them, and forgiveness of them when they offend us — these are the things Jesus says have real value. Money is not meant to give us superiority over people, but is to be used to help people. Using one's possessions for people is called good stewardship. Understanding the biblical concept of stewardship is a big clue in solving the mystery of this puzzling parable. When we think about stewardship, it is always helpful to think of the heroes and heroines of the ...

12. A Most Unlikely Evangelist

John 4:1-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... pastor was installed this gentlemen invited her to go fishing with him. On the first try the pastor left her fishing gear in the car and didn't realize this until their boat was 50 feet out in the middle of the pond. So the man offered to let her use one of his poles ” which she got tangled in the brush and broke the line. The man offered to row back to get her gear but she insisted she had troubled him enough. So she stepped out of the boat and started walking across the water. At this point the man ...

13. The TV Audience

Sermon

Michael Rogness

... not speak to them directly. There are ways of combining careful preparation of a manuscript with effective delivery, which will be discussed below. Pastors also need to be intentional in capturing people's attention -- whether it's using a story or illustration, using one's voice dramatically, or taking a dramatic turn in the flow of the sermon. There are ways of jarring an inattentive audience to attention, and we need to use them. 5 -- Television is a combination of verbal and non-verbal communication ...

14. When Your Lips Are One Place But Your Heart . . .

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... board. Although Ollie desperately needed that job, she refused to pay the bribe. After all, what would Anne's children think if they knew she had been so underhanded? The school board, impressed by her integrity, hired Ollie anyway. For many years afterwards, Ollie used one standard by which to judge all her attitudes and actions: what would Anne's children think? When she was tempted to give up, or to go against her principles, or to do anything less than her personal best, she asked herself this question ...

15. The Knot: Tied

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Sermon

James Merritt

... makes perfect sense when you understand what real love is in the preceding verses, because if my love is real this is what my love will do. “Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.” (1 Corinthians 13:7, ESV) Paul uses one Greek noun four times to go with four verbs in this verse. It is the word translated, “all things” which is the Greek word, “panta.” You see it all the time in your dictionary. Pantheism is the belief that God is in all things. A pantry ...

16. God's GPS

Genesis 28:10-22

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... looked kind of like a cross-bow. It was a long stick that could be held up. At the top was a cross piece, bound with leather strings. You could use it to determine wind direction, sun direction, and to lead others, so they could follow. Moses used one much like this when he led the Israelites through the desert. He would hold up that positioning staff, and the others would follow him through the mountains into the next valley. He could tell direction by the shadow of the sun, and the weather by the feel ...

17. Only Sex? (New)

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... to human beings by the misuse of this one gift. Sexual abuse comes immediately to mind. There are people in this room, especially women, who bear serious emotional scars from early episodes of sexual abuse. But beyond sexual abuse is the more widespread practice of using one another for sexual gratification with no real commitment to the other person’s best interest. I don’t need to tell you how God intended sex to be used. Sex is God’s way of bonding couples together in holy wedlock. Sex is intended ...

18. Sine Qua Non

Mark 12:28-34

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... of Christians don’t think it can be done. One preacher was asked what he’d preach the following Sunday, and replied, “I never prepare ahead of time. When I stand up and preach, God Himself doesn’t know what I’m going to say!” But refusing to use one’s mind is not a reason for bragging. According to the Bible, it is nothing less than a sin. When a devout Muslim enters the mosque to pray, he takes off his shoes, and leaves them outside. There are a lot of Christians who think that they have to ...

19. L4G Live For God

Mark 10:17-31

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... and departs. Jesus turns now to address his own disciples, those who have already left everything to follow him. Even though these disciples are “on the way” with Jesus, they are still “amazed” or “perplexed” (“thambein”) by his truth. Jesus continues by using one of his most memorable verbal illustrations to enforce his message, proclaiming that it is “easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of heaven” (v.25). This humorous ...

20. Body Language

1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

... if I told the choir, "Okay, this morning I want you to do your job, but you can't use your eyes at all?" Well, how would they see the music? They'd probably forget the music and get all messed up. It's not a good idea to only use one or two body parts for a job. We need to use as many parts of our body as possible, don't we? The Bible tells us that all the members of the church are like different parts of the body. We all have different talents and abilities. And we all ...

21. Separation of God and State?

Isaiah 44:24--45:25

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... then later carried off the top classes as slaves to Babylon. Jeremiah became intensely unpopular because he preached surrender to the enemy. He rightly claimed that God was using the Babylonians to punish Judah for her sins. Have you ever thought that God could use one nation to punish another? This is God’s judgment visited upon a rebellious people. God may still be sending judgment through another nation. Consider the Viet Nam War. It was an unpopular war in the USA. After losing over 50,000 lives in ...

22. What to Wear to the War

Ephesians 6:13-17

Sermon

James Merritt

... of God, we can defend ourselves against every attack of Satan. But when we take up the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, he cannot defend himself against us. How did Jesus defeat the devil when He was tempted in the wilderness? He only used one weapon—"It is written." He simply took the sword of the Spirit and thrust Satan through. Our problem is, too many people keep their sword in the sheath and never pull it out. Just last week, in the Sunday edition of the Atlanta Journal, there was an ...

23. Instruction for Temple Entry

Psalm 15:1-5

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... ’s judgment could not be conceded to another; self-examination under the scrutiny of conscience was required (cf. one’s approach to the rite of the Lord’s Supper in 1 Cor. 11:28, 31). Rather than attempting to be comprehensive, these qualifications use one’s social relationships and especially one’s speech as the “litmus test” to indicate one’s true “color.” (Jesus foresees the same standard for “the day of judgment,” Matt. 12:33–37.) They do not allow one to hide behind a cloak of ...

24. Advent 4

Luke 1:26-38, Romans 16:1-27, 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Sermon Aid

E. Carver McGriff

... are changing. Television, VCRs, movies all have revolutionized our psychic perceptions and responses. The remote control for television alone has changed humanity. The Walkman has made marvelous music available while walking through the park. I remember the first time I ever used one of those things. My daughter had just gotten one and I remarked that they would never take the place of a good "record player." She said, "Try it." I did and was flabbergasted. Her little 29-dollar thingamajig played better ...

25. Who Do You Say I Am?

Mark 8:27-30

Bulletin Aid

RobertT D. Ingram

... special transportation for them. Some parents of small children may need extra help, too.) Visuals They do it for parade floats, why not do it for our Lord? Make an arch over the altar table with chicken wire and lightweight lumber. Decorate the arch with flowers. Use one color of flower to fill in the background and another color to spell out "You are the Messiah." If you do not have a ready source for a lot of flowers (like a field of wildflowers), or a lot of cash to buy them, use colored tissue ...

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