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Acts 2:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... nice if we could appropriate that burst of power for our own lives? First of all, we see in this story a miracle of communication. People from different nations heard the followers of Jesus in their own tongue. We need to make one thing perfectly clear. Jesus’ followers were not speaking in unknown tongues at Pentecost. Just the opposite. They were speaking in the exact tongues of the people who were listening. The communication was not restricted to a few. It was opened up to as many people as possible ...

2477. Building a World

Acts 2:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... might have guessed, Matthew Woodley never left the ministry. That day in the park brought him face-to-face with the loving, compassionate God that he had forgotten about. It reminded him that ministry wasn’t about pleasing people, or having a big church, or preaching the perfect sermon. It was about sharing the message of God with hurting people who desperately need to know that they are loved. (4) And that is what Pentecost means to you and me. It is a call to offer the world the Spirit of the living God ...

2478. Merry XMas

John 1:1-18

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... of little children is today prohibited by law in civilized society, but it was not around that manger. Human sacrifice would be considered unthinkable today, but on that most precious night, it was occurring in countries all around Israel. Little babies born less than perfect are no longer routinely drowned or left to starve, but they were in that day. No one would deny that we still live in a terribly imperfect world. We continue to be plagued with horrible examples of what people do to each other - the ...

2479. The "E" Word

John 1:35-42

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... always SAID evangelism is important, but our action (or lack of action) spoke even louder. One stuffy Presbyterian once called Dwight L. Moody to task for relying so much on emotion to win converts during his revivals. Moody's response? He admitted that his methods were not perfect, but he concluded, "I like my way of doing it better than your way of NOT doing it." Sad to say, that IS us...or at least it has been! What do you get when you cross a Jehovah's Witness with a Presbyterian? Answer: Someone who ...

2480. Different From A Camel's Hair Sport Coat

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

Frank Lyman

... follows. It's Zechariah's song of praise, and we shouldn't be surprised that it was a good one for Zechariah was a preacher who had been unable to speak for nine months, that's thirty-nine weeks of sermons! Zechariah had plenty of time to work on that perfect sermon! We move to John's adult years. Yes, he did dress oddly and eat with peculiarity, but those who heard him saw him fulfilling the role of a prophet! When one is a prophet, one doesn't have time to check out "The 2-Day Sale" at the department ...

2481. Rejoice

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... manger. And in simple piety, they kneel and pray. Their hymns warm the chilly December air. Everyone in town capable of walking is there. There is a myth in that town, a belief that if all citizens are present on Christmas Eve, and if all are praying with perfect faith, then and only then, at the stroke of midnight, the Second Coming will be at hand. And for 500 years they've come to that stone ruin and prayed. Yet the Second Coming has eluded them. One of the main characters in this novel is asked, "Do ...

2482. Put Out Your Nets

Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

One spring afternoon not long after she and her new husband John moved into the community, Marianne Siebert of Florence, Kansas, decided to visit their elderly neighbors, the McLindens, a mile and a half up the road. The weather was perfect so Marianne saddled her 12-year-old Arabian stallion. Upon arrival, she dismounted and, reins in hand, approached the back door. Apparently, her neighbor had polished the glass in the storm door, because it shone like a mirror. Marianne knocked twice and waited with her ...

2483. A Fishing Trip To Remember

John 21:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... much, too soon. The disciples were still trying to sort all of this out when Simon Peter said, "Let's go fishing." And they all agreed. An evening in their boat would help them clear their heads and get focused once again. It sounded like the perfect remedy for their stressed out souls. They grabbed their nets, untied their boat and launched out. They fished all night, but without any luck. That happens to fishermen sometimes, doesn't it? Not a nibble. The frying pans would be empty this time. Their net was ...

2484. God Is Greater

John 10:22-42

Sermon

King Duncan

... you about a minor inconvenience that has occurred. The passengers that are sitting on the right side can, if they look through the window, see that the closest engine is slightly vibrating. That shouldn't worry you, because there are four engines, so you can feel perfectly safe. And, we are at the unbelievable altitude of 62,000 feet, flying at a speed of 1,050 mph as planned . . . But, if you're looking at that engine, maybe you can notice that the second engine is glowing, or more precisely one could say ...

2485. On Being Mistaken For A Mannequin

Acts 2:42-47

Sermon

King Duncan

... stage proclaimed, "The Motionless Man: Make Him Laugh. Win $100." The temptation was irresistible. For three hours boys and girls, men and women performed every antic and told every joke they could dream up. But Bill Fuqua, the Motionless Man, stood perfectly still. Luis Palau in his book HEALTHY HABITS FOR SPIRITUAL GROWTH, tells about Fuqua, the GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS champion at doing nothing. Fuqua, says Palau, appears so motionless during his routines at shopping malls and amusement parks that ...

2486. Let's Play, Stump The Theologian!

John 16:5-16

Sermon

King Duncan

... H2O, whatever form it takes, but it can have three radically different forms. Still others have used the analogy of roles and relationships. A man can be at the same time a father, a son, a husband, a nephew, etc. One man but many roles. Those are not perfect analogies, but they are the best we can do with the minds God has given us. . One of the most prominent Christians who ever lived was a man we know as St. Augustine. Augustine was converted to Christianity in A.D. 386 by the writings and sermons of ...

2487. Sons And Daughters Of God

Galatians 3:23-29

Sermon

King Duncan

... revealed." (v. 23) That sounds like the witch who kept Rapunzel captive, doesn't it? Earlier in this same chapter Paul calls the law "a curse." Why? Why would he say that? Because under the law we are all failures. Who among us can ever keep the law perfectly? The answer is, none of us. Not a single one of us could possibly fulfill all the law's requirements. The law provides for us a standard that is unattainable. And even if we were able to keep the law without any deviation, we would probably be guilty ...

2488. When You Are Anxious About Many Things

Luke 10:38-42

Sermon

King Duncan

... a seventy-five-cent light bulb, the plane with its passengers flew right into the ground. (4) That happens sometimes. It happens in business, it happens in the home, it happens in our daily lives. We lose sight of what really matters. Martha wanted to be the perfect hostess and that is well and good. But the Master was in her home. He only had a short time to spend there. Martha had the opportunity to soak up words that would enrich her life immeasurably. Certainly the needs of her guests were important but ...

2489. When What's Lost Is Found

Luke 15:8-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... up with a name. "Not Guilty The First!" he cried. The bishops were dismayed. "Don't you mean Innocent?" they asked. "I'm not Innocent," Ustinov replied. "I'm Not Guilty." That's us. We're not innocent; we are just not guilty. We're not perfect but our sins are really not that serious in our estimation. They're misdemeanors ” not felonies. And yet, according to Jesus, there really is no such thing as a misdemeanor. To those who prided themselves on never committing adultery, Jesus said if you have looked ...

2490. Hope For Those Whom Life Has Cheated

Luke 18:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... was poor, humble, and of a despised minority. I wasn't poor in that my father was a policeman, but we certainly weren't rich. And Jesus asked the question, in effect, of why must the innocent suffer. And I'm not so innocent ” I mean, I'm hardly a perfect human being ” but you ask about yourself, Why me?' And I think, Why NOT me?' "Why should I be spared what some others have been inflicted with," he continued. "And I have to think of all the good of my life, of having a great wife and daughter, and ...

2491. God Believes In Us, Too

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

Dr. Chane M. Hutton

... on our self-esteem. It may be because we are exceptionally short or exceptionally tall. It may be because of the size of our nose or the color of our hair. Or maybe it's the absence of hair. The truth of the matter is that none of us are perfect. A Louis Harris poll shows that 56% of men would like to lose weight. Thirty-six per cent would like more hair. Thirty-four per cent would change their height while 27% would hide signs of aging. Nineteen per cent would like a different nose. Women have a longer and ...

2492. Living With The Aches And Alleluias

Mark 13:32-37

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... children, one of whom is severely retarded. Years ago, in order to escape the pace of New York City, she purchased a home on Martha's Vineyard. It burned to the ground two days before she was to move in. "Professional rejection. Personal setbacks. Perfect soil for the seeds of bitterness. A receptive field for the roots of resentment. But in this case, anger found no home. "Her friends don't call her bitter; they call her Bubbles." Who is she? "Beverly Sills. Internationally acclaimed opera singer. Retired ...

2493. A Time For Miracles

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... out of skates. But as she glanced around the store, she noticed the lone package on the layaway shelf. She walked over and ripped off the wrapping to find that it contained a pair of child's skates! Jimmy reached for them and tried them on. They fit perfectly. When the boys tried to pay Elizabeth for the skates, she told them to use their money for a couple of pairs of good gloves instead. The boys grinned in amazement at this gift of free skates. After the children were all warm, Elizabeth began to close ...

2494. Be Careful Which Entree You Choose

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... engine was gone. As Gordon MacDonald reflected on this poor van that had once been in good condition, he realized that there was a strong parallel between the stripped-down van and our own sinful world. When God first created the world, it was a place of perfect harmony and wholeness. But sin stripped away the beauty and peace that God had created. (3) There are many people who have been stripped down by life. They long for an inner beauty and peace that eludes them. And many of those people may be found in ...

2495. Resuscitating An Iguana

Ephesians 2:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... his family were inside Cinderella's castle. It was packed with kids and parents. Suddenly all the children rushed to one side. Had it been a boat, the castle would have tipped over. Cinderella had entered. "Cinderella. The pristine princess. Kenny said she was perfectly typecast. A gorgeous young girl with each hair in place, flawless skin, and a beaming smile. She stood waist-deep in a garden of kids, each wanting to touch and be touched. "For some reason Kenny turned and looked toward the other side of ...

2496. Are You Successful Or Do You Just Have Money?

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... ? Sometimes it is difficult to predict. There was a ditsy redhead on television years ago. Many of us grew up watching her antics. Her name? Lucille Ball. Lucy had been only a minor movie star but the new medium of television was a perfect showcase for her talents. And so, at the age of forty, Lucille Ball became a major star. Thirty-five million Americans each week tuned in to watch this delightful featherhead botch up situation after situation. Off-screen, however, Lucille Ball was a clever business ...

2497. Blood Sprinkled On A Modern Altar

Exodus 24:3-8, Mark 14:12-16, 22-26, Hebrews 9:11-15

Sermon

King Duncan

... speak to us. God is proactive. God takes the initiative. God comes to us before we ever go to God. (2) This brings us to another truth. Our sin does not cancel out the covenant. That is what the cross is about. We do not have to be perfect to enjoy a covenant relationship with God. A sacrifice has been made that makes us acceptable to God. That is what sanctification means: “though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow”--not because of anything we have done, but because of what Christ ...

2498. Finding Calm In The Storm

Mark 4:35-41

Sermon

King Duncan

... felt totally alone, like God didn't care that she existed. Dr. Goddard asked the woman if she knew of the peace that God promised us in the Bible. When the woman shook her head, Dr. Goddard took a slip of paper and wrote, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on Thee." Then Dr. Goddard left. The next day she returned to find the young woman smiling and alert. Throughout the night, this young woman had repeated the Bible verse over and over again. Her panic subsided and she was able to go ...

2499. Long Range Planning

Ephesians 1:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... to think I am making light of male baldness. It is a difficult issue for many men as they age. However, this report is more than amusing ” it is outright insane. These men would trade five years of their life for a few strands of hair? None of us have perfect bodies. All of us would make a few changes here and there. But is physical appearance what life is all about? I hope not ” or many of us are in trouble. In fact all of us are in trouble because one day this physical body will return to clay. No ...

2500. We Know Where You Came From

John 6:41-51

Sermon

King Duncan

... , sang it everywhere, and bought lots of bananas. (The jingle became so popular, recordings of it appeared in jukeboxes. And the U.S. government borrowed the tune for a song about conserving water during World War II.) However, what had seemed to be the perfect ad campaign began costing the company sales in the fifties when the suburbs boomed, refrigerators doubled in size, and shopping became a once-a-week event. Shoppers would buy a dozen apples or a dozen oranges but only three bananas because they "knew ...

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