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226. We See Jesus

Romans 13:11-14

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

... into plowshares. All is ready. Now we wait for your will to be revealed to us this Advent season. Let all mortal flesh keep silence. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, we confess that we sometimes hold a grievance against another, even within our fellowship. We nurse grudges; we remember sins. Yet in your word you tell us, "Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law" (Romans 13:8). Today we begin anew the cycle of your church, we confess our own sins ...

227. Rejoice in Your Suffering

Matthew 5:1-12

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

228. Still Sinners, Still Forgiven

Romans 5:1-8

Sermon

William G. Carter

... Jesus say?" She took his hand and looked into his eyes. "Bishop," she said, "these are his exact words: I can't remember."2 The Christian faith happens when people accept with complete trust that their sins have been forgiven and forgotten. Somebody else may carry a grudge against you, but it isn't God. Jesus Christ has already gone to bat for you. His sacrificial death has already released you. What he accomplished on the cross continues to set us free. There is nothing that you or I could ever do to erase ...

229. The Burglar's Christmas

Luke 15:22-24

Drama

Matthew Powell

... my failure was merely the lack of proper adjustment between myself and other people, that some day I would be recognized and it would all come right. Narrator 2: But he knew better than that now, and he was still man enough to bear no grudge against anyone. Narrator 1: Tonight was his birthday, too. He instinctively began to remember all the birthday parties he used to have. He was so cold and empty that his mind seemed unable to grapple with any serious questions. He kept thinking about gingerbread and ...

230. The Price of God's Glory

John 18:1-19:42

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... a person to listen and possibly offer a word of advice about the many things young people deal with these days. The cross we lighten might be showing others the need to release the baggage that they carry from past hurts, and telling them that holding onto grudges and bad memories does nothing to punish those who caused the problem, but only hurts those who carry the burden today. We may even be able to assist a member of our family, a close friend, or a colleague at work, to shoulder the burden of ill ...

231. Poison Control

Romans 7:7-25

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... a crisis of major proportions. The poison of a loved one's drug overdose; the poison of a sudden infection and illness; the poison of alcohol addiction; the poison of a blatant betrayal by spouse, child, or parent. But many poisons kill slowly. Like a grudge. Or jealousy. Or guilt. Or gluttony, or "affluenza" – rampant materialism. Or lust, or anger, or sloth. These slow-killing poisons are still deadly. They eat away at our spirit, worm holes into our soul, and fill our hearts with hate. Is it any wonder ...

232. The Uncloudy Cloud?

Hebrews 11:1-40

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... are dreams we never, ever mention either because we're embarrassed by their outlandishness or because we desire them so deeply that we dare not put them into words that others might dismiss or deride. The older one gets, the more one learns to accept (grudgingly) that some of our dreams aren't going to come true. Very few of us grow up to be professional athletes, rock stars, world-famous scientists, or super-models. The ranks of astronauts, whale-trainers, and undersea explorers are small. But it's when ...

233. The Day of the Lord

Joel 2:1-11

Sermon

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... called to repentance on this Ash Wednesday, and that repentance involves, says our Joel text, a rending of our hearts (v. 13). For it is in our hearts that our sin lies, is it not? In our inner beings, where we nurse our grudges and hatreds, where our desires and lusts lie, where we fashion our self-will, heedless of the will of God. What comes out of a person, Jesus teaches, is what defiles him or her — “evil thoughts, fornication, theft, murder, adultery, coveting, wickedness, deceit, licentiousness ...

234. When Tragedy Strikes

Psalm 23:1-6

Sermon

James W. Moore

... , Jesus does not offer simple solutions to them. What He does offer us is His strength and help somehow to accept what we do not understand. Third, the one fatal reaction is the bitter resentment which forever after meets life with a chip on the shoulder and a grudge against God. The one saving reaction is simply to go on trusting, simply to go on living, to go on working… and to find in the strength and courage to meet life with steady eyes…" and to know that God is with us… and that nothing – not ...

235. Don't Look Back, Remember Lot's Wife

Genesis 19:24-26

Sermon

James W. Moore

... . Dr. Tournier checked her with the same results. Miraculously, she was healed. Intrigued by this, Dr. Tournier asked: “Has anything out of the ordinary happened in your life since I saw you last?” “Yes,” she said. “I forgave someone against whom I had borne a nasty grudge for a long time. We reconciled. We are friends again and all at once, I felt I could at last say “Yes to life.” You see, he past hurt and her seething about it and her agonizing over it… had made her ill. When she forgave ...

236. Magnanimity: The Essential Spirit of the Christian

Philippians 4:4-7

Sermon

James W. Moore

... , hope and love. The people of magnanimity… who first – always look for the best in others, and who second are sensitive and thoughtful and loving toward others. III. THIRD AND FINALLY, MAGNANIMOUS PEOPLE ARE BIG ENOUGH TO FORGIVE AND FORGET. They don’t hold grudges. They don’t seek vengeance. Some years ago, a woman in New England was going through a grief experience… and she became bitter and angry… and for some reason she took it all out on her minister. - She said horrible things about him ...

237. The World Needs Less Mother Goose More Mother Teresa

Isaiah 58:1-14

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... that defines the biblical understanding of justice. Of course, not all charitable acts were deemed equal. Maimonides, (1135-1204), the great Jewish scholar/jurist/physician, cataloged eight degrees of charitable giving, eight steps that escalated in establishing true justice. 1) He who gives grudgingly. 2) He who gives cheerfully, but not enough. 3) He who gives a sufficient sum but is asked. 4) He who gives before being asked, but directly to the poor man. 5) The poor man knows from whom he takes, but the ...

238. God Is Pro-Life

Exodus 20:13

Sermon

James Merritt

... to his brother, ‘Raca!' shall be in danger of the council. But whoever says, ‘You fool!' shall be in danger of hell fire." Let me ask you some questions, and let's determine whether or not you have been, or may be a murderer. Do you have a grudge against anyone that you carry around with you? Do you have any bitterness in your heart toward another human being? Is there any unresolved anger you have toward a brother or sister in Christ? You may call it bitterness, but God calls it murder. You may call it ...

239. Out With the Old - In With the New

Philippians 3:12-14

Sermon

James Merritt

... , alienated, ostracized by his family. He had to forget past glory. As far as the church was concerned Paul was "the toast of the town." He was a spiritual superstar. He had long passed Peter and John as the leader of all the apostles. He had to forget past grudges. Paul had been mistreated, betrayed, lied to, and lied about, sold out by family and friends. Well, he had to forget all of those things if he was going to serve God and move forward. There are some you here who are going to have to clean out the ...

240. Winners Never Quit and Quitters Never Win (Fruit of the Spirit: Patience)

Galatians 5:22

Sermon

James Merritt

... means you are slow to anger, and quick to get rid of it. Too often we are just the opposite. We are quick to be angry, slow to get rid of it, and that is when the acid of anger turns into the burden of bitterness. Then we either hold grudges or try to get even. You know, sometimes we look like we are being patient when we're really not. I read a story one time about some American soldiers during the Korean War who had rented a house and hired a local boy to do their housekeeping and cooking ...

241. Till Death Do Us Part

Matthew 19:1-9

Sermon

James Merritt

... a judge asking for a divorce. Well, the judge began to ask this lady some questions. He said, "Do you have any grounds?" She said, "Well, we have about three quarters of an acre." The judge paused for a moment and he said, "Well, do you have a grudge?" She said, "No, but we do have a lovely carport." The judge backed up again and said, "Does your husband beat you up?" She said, "No, I get up before he does every morning." Well, totally exasperated, the judge finally said, "Lady, just why do you want to ...

242. The Client

Zechariah 3:1-7

Sermon

James Merritt

... 't matter who says you are. III. The Glory of the Saint Now the story does not end here. Because Joshua was not put on probation. He was put back to work serving God. Thank the Lord that after God forgives us of our sins, He doesn't hold a grudge. I want you to see how Joshua enjoyed two things that sin had cost him. a. Authority with God "Then the Angel of the Lord admonishes Joshua, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: ‘If you will walk in My ways, and if you will keep My command, then you ...

243. Love: The Happiness of a Godly Family

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Sermon

James Merritt

... no evil." (v.5) The Greek word for this phrase is a bookkeeping term. It is an accounting term, and it literally says, "Love does not keep ledgers on evil." That is, love does not keep an account of evils done against it. Love doesn't hold a grudge. The beautiful thing about true love is that it not only has a long fuse, but it also has a short memory. Love is optimistic "It does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things ...

244. It Ain't Over Til It's Over

Matthew 5:31-32

Sermon

James Merritt

... I heard about a woman who went to a lawyer and said she wanted a divorce. The lawyer got out his notepad and said, "Do you have any grounds?" She said, "Yes, we have about ¾ of an acre." He paused for a moment and said, "Well, do you have a grudge?" She said, "No, but we do have a lovely carport." He thought a moment and said, "Well, does he beat you up?" She said, "No, I get up before he does every morning." Finally, the lawyer said, "Lady, why do you want to divorce your husband?" She said, "Because the ...

245. Lowered Expectation

Matthew 14:13-21; John 6:1-21

Illustration

John Marks Templeton

... that miracles do happen? Suppose we really believed that we are children and heirs of this magnificent universe? Would we then still allow our jars to limit us to hopping just so far and no further? Suppose we became aware that resentments, hurts, hates, grudges, illness, greed and the like are glass jars that have been, or can be, removed, that, indeed, we may be hampered by the illusion of our own self-imposed limitations? We attract to ourselves whatever our minds are focused upon. Once aware, we can ...

246. Building Relationships

Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... at opposite ends of the stage and bow facing forward, so that they would not ever need to look at each other. The problem was that they had a falling out over the purchase of a new carpet in one of their theaters, and they never settled that grudge. (4) It happens. The sad thing is that the closer the relationship, often the more intense the anger, the resentment, the bitterness. And it is very, very difficult to take the first step. Yet Jesus tells us, that is what we must do. It doesn’t really matter ...

247. Why We Need to Forgive

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

King Duncan

... s a lot, seventy times seven. But at least the four hundred ninety-first time, I can bop him one real good.” We miss Jesus’ point. There is to be no limit to our forgiveness. Forgiveness is at the heart of Christian faith. We are not to hold grudges, carry resentments, harbor bitterness. It’s a tough teaching, but it is one of Jesus’ most important teachings. It is at the center of everything we believe about Christ. Slide 2 REFUSING TO FORGIVE CAN BE DEADLY. That’s the first thing we need to see ...

248. I Can See Clearly Now!

Mark 1:4-11

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

... worship so we might see you more clearly, love you more dearly, follow you more nearly, day by day. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Holy Spirit, patiently wait for us to catch up to your promise. In the face of your goodness we hold back, wrapped in our prejudices, fears, and grudges. We claim the waters of baptism, immersing ourselves in the new life. The time is now! We confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Amen. Hymns O Day Of Rest And Gladness Come, Gracious Spirit Come, Holy Spirit, Dove Divine

249. Heart, Soul, Mind, Spirit

Mark 12:28-34

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

Call To Worship One: Hear, O Israel: The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. All: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might. One: You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, All: but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord. Collect One: Heart. The Bible says All: Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is strong as death, passion fierce as the grave. ...

250. The Fine Print Is Fine!

Ephesians 1:3-14

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

... walls! Collect The best of our lives are God's good pleasure. Come, let us lift our hearts unto the Lord in praise and thanksgiving. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Clear our accounts and we clear our hearts of old resentments and grudges. Fill the rooms of our hearts emptied of all distractions, that we might become living lights of witness to your glory. Amen. Hymns Great Is The Lord Lord, I Lift Your Name On High Sanctuary

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