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2501. The Privilege and the Price

Matthew 5:13-16

Sermon

Phil Thrailkill

... this town, and if there are problems here then they are our problems because we have not generated enough salty and illumined people to address them. The moral tone of a community is dependent on the quality of its churches which are the factories of godly character and civic virtue. And so the question is, What kind of people are we producing here at Duncan in order to invade and season and preserve and illumine and expose all the areas of our common life? As a polished English theologian, Dr. John Stott ...

2502. The Bread Of Life

John 6:25-59

Bulletin Aid

H. Burnham Kirkland

... mercy. He fills my life with good things. All: Praise the Lord, all his creatures. Praise the Lord! Collect O Lord, we gather to thank you for the many ways in which you have blessed us. We thank you for parents who labor to build strong character in their children; for teachers who are more concerned about the development of the children they teach than they are about test grades; for doctors and nurses who minister to the needs of their patients without regard for the accumulation of wealth; and for all ...

2503. Branching Out

John 15:1-17

Sermon

Michael Milton

... have had unhappiness in their lives. No, the Gardener’s goal for your life is a joy that is supernatural and can never go away. We must surely, also, say that this joy is not a narcissistic emotion. Narcissus, you will remember, was a Greek mythological character who saw his face in a reflecting pool and fell in love with himself. And so the self-worshipping society around us that constantly promotes your base desires to satisfy self is not what Jesus is speaking of. In fact, He says that this joy is ...

2504. Love without Limits

John 13:31-38

Sermon

John K. Bergland

... they invited a preacher who had come highly recommended. They were told of his dynamism and his unique way of communicating the gospel. The first night of the revival the chapel was filled with the faithful. There were no "animal house" type fraternity characters in attendance, just the faithful. The speaker began the service the way most preachers would: he read a passage of scripture. But when he finished reading, he did something which shocked the audience. He closed the Bible, threw it across the stage ...

2505. Victory at Sea

Exodus 13:17--14:31

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... about a father with two sons. It is really the story of the human race. It is a story of estrangement and reconciliation, the story of sin and rebirth, the story of separation and return. The wonderful insight in this story is that whenever the characters seek reconciliation and renewal of their lives, they always return to the river. Sometimes they fish. Sometimes they just sit by the river. There is something sacramental about that river. "I am haunted by waters." It is like a promise that life, in spite ...

2506. The Perfect Prayer

Luke 11:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... . He could have poured out his soul before God, but he just said, “Jesus, it’s Jim.” A few days later, Jim was in an accident at the factory. He was taken to a hospital ward which was full of all the rough and coarse characters who lived and worked in that neighborhood. Apparently, they were so disrespectful that the nurses would sometimes finish their shifts in tears because they had been treated so rudely by the patients. As soon as Jim was admitted to the ward, however, they began to notice ...

2507. Pigs Get Slaughtered

Luke 12:13-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... word, is good.” Do you remember that line? It’s from a popular 1980s film titled, Wall Street. The story revolves around an ambitious young stockbroker, played by Charlie Sheen, and his ruthless, greedy mentor, played by Michael Douglas. Douglas’ character, Gordon Gecko, involves the young stockbroker in an illegal insider trading scheme that ultimately leads to his downfall. The movie reveals the consequences of greed, lust, lying, and cheating. The most famous scene in the movie occurs when Gecko is ...

2508. By Faith

Hebrews 11:1-40

Sermon

King Duncan

... . God didn’t cause that. It was an accident. Or perhaps, it was negligence on your part. But don’t blame God. Biblical faith gives God praise even in the midst of adversity because we know God is with us. FAITH IS AN ATTITUDE ABOUT LIFE. The biblical character Job questioned the reasons for his suffering, just as any of us would. But still he was able to praise God. Faith is a steadfast attitude about life. God is with me. Therefore I can endure any circumstance no matter how trying. In one of his books ...

2509. Discipline

Hebrews 12:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... clarity of purpose. Blessing #3--Pain refines like a testing fire with the possible outcome of getting our egos out of the way so we’re prepared to serve a greater good. Blessing #4--Pain defines us with the possible outcome of developing character that reflects Jesus Christ. Blessing #5--Pain teaches us what we need to learn, increasing our wisdom and understanding. Blessing #6--Pain makes our lives richer as we experience the outcome of living fuller lives in appreciation of God’s gifts. Blessing #7 ...

2510. Seeking the Lost

Luke 15:1-7

Sermon

Richard J. Fairchild

... and to ask - "whom do we identify with in this situation - as well as in the stories that Jesus tells". We do that kind of thing when reading a novel or watching a movie. We tend to identify with someone in it. So, which group or character do you identify with in today's gospel reading? With Jesus, the good guy, who tries to straighten out the religious folks? Who calls into question all they believe? Who reaches out and loves everyone, especially the most unloved? With the Pharisees, the ones who rightly ...

2511. Those Parentheses

Acts 10:34-43

Sermon

Bill Mosley

... fight. A name written in a book at a bookstore can increase its value, if it's the autograph of the author. Sign a contract and it's your name that makes it legal. Your name is the sign of possession, of power, a part of you that signifies your character and identity, even when you are absent. A name packs meaning like a suitcase. The outside of a suitcase is not really so important. It's what's inside that counts. We should guard our names like prized possessions -- we don't want any harm to come to a name ...

2512. Letting Go

Acts 7:55-60

Sermon

Bill Mosley

... the sky, bye and bye." In the modern age, it's embarrassing to talk about heaven. To imagine a happy world in the hereafter is an escape from unhappiness in this world. It shirks the duty of making this world better. Also, it raises a question of the character of God: What kind of God would create a world where the creatures a world where the creatures have to be bribed into believing? He says: Heaven offers nothing that a mercenary soul can desire. It is safe to tell the pure in heart that they shall see ...

2513. Bear Love

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

Bill Mosley

... 't. A polar bear lives in snow and ice. A kodiak can stand up tall. Last Thursday was the day of the Ascension of the Lord, being forty days after his resurrection. The First Reading is Luke's version of the Ascension. Notice the difference in character between the disciples of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, or even Easter Day. They are gathering strength and faith for the birth of the church, which will happen in ten days on Pentecost. Notice also that this is the first mention of Jesus' mother and brothers ...

2514. Commencement Address

Acts 1:6-14

Sermon

Bill Mosley

... can influence to follow your gaze upwards. The temptation is almost irresistible. Last Thursday was the day of the Ascension of the Lord, being forty days after his resurrection. The First Reading is Luke's version of the Ascension. Notice the difference in character between the disciples of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, or even Easter Day and thereafter. They are gathering strength and faith for the birth of the church, which will happen in ten days on Pentecost. Notice also that this is the first mention ...

2515. Some Things Ought Not to Happen

Genesis 21:8-21

Sermon

James L. Killen

... struggling to push themselves in and to make a place for themselves? Can we see how the advantaged are always feeling threatened by this and reacting by defending their advantage? Can we see how the conflict keeps developing? Stop now and put some familiar faces on these characters. In your family, who is the chosen and who is the outcast? Think hard. In your class at school, in the place where you work, in the community where you live, who are they? They are there, aren't they? Where do you fit into that ...

2516. When Jacob Got a Vision

Genesis 29:15-28

Sermon

Arley K. Fadness

... 's, ‘End Apartheid.' Joan of Arc's, ‘Free France.' Nehemiah's, ‘Rebuild the walls of Jerusalem.' ‘Environmentalists,' ‘Boycott Mahogany; Save the Rainforest.' " Then the storytelling ranger surprises the adults, but less so the children, when he announces, "Now tonight, meet a character who walks out of the Old Testament and onto our stage who is known by Jews, Christians, and Moslems. He is a man who knew and practiced deception until the day he received a vision from on high. His name is Jacob ...

2517. An Incredible Encounter

Genesis 32:22-31

Sermon

Arley K. Fadness

... you know that the testing of your faith produces endurance; and let endurance have its full effect, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking nothing" (James 1:2-4). Some folks flunk the test while others pass. For many, adversity produces character while adversity leads others to loss of faith. Adversity makes people bitter or better. Stories abound of folks who rise above adversity. Demosthenes, the greatest orator of the ancient world, stuttered! The first time he tried to make a public speech, he ...

2518. Forgiveness and Reconciliation at Last!

Genesis 45:1-15

Sermon

Arley K. Fadness

... interpret the dreams of Pharaoh's chief cupbearer and chief baker. Later Joseph is remembered by the chief cupbearer and is brought out of prison to interpret Pharaoh's dreams, which prophesied seven years of plenty and seven years of famine. Eventually, Joseph, sterling of character and wise, receives a generous promotion from Pharaoh to be Number 2 in the land. The seven years of plenty are passed and now the seven years of famine are upon the land and the people. Jacob sends his ten sons to Egypt to buy ...

2519. Seeing Just Enough of God

Exodus 33:12-23

Sermon

Charles L. Aaron

... strong enough to survive the stresses of the wilderness. What they did in making a golden calf may have been "only human," but it was still a lack of faith. When Moses needed the people to be strong, they caved. We have to be careful reading the minds of biblical characters, but Moses seems to be at the end of his rope. After all he has been through, from Pharaoh to Aaron, Moses seems to have had all he can take. Are we reading too much into this to ask if he is wondering if this whole thing has been worth ...

2520. Dealing with Criticism

1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Sermon

James L. Killen

... Almost every decisive political action has a "down side" to it. They will have to endure criticism for this, even from their friends and from themselves. But, there are some political groups that have intentionally made a political strategy out of character assassination. They search out every little thing that anyone might not like about a person and publicize it and ridicule it at every opportunity - and they are good at making opportunities - and they don't mind manufacturing derogatory misinformation if ...

2521. A Holy-wood Ending

1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11

Sermon

Richard W. Ferris

... lived happily ever after, the "holy-wood ending" in which the cross becomes the emblem or our salvation, is a happy ending. It's a glorious ending in which we are glorified because Jesus is glorified. It's an ending that keeps on going and continues adding new characters to the script because it's not really an ending, but the beginning of the sequel. There's an old Chinese proverb that says: "If you wish to be happy for one hour, get intoxicated. If you wish to be happy for three days, get married. If you ...

2522. Still Sinners, Still Forgiven

Romans 5:1-8

Sermon

William G. Carter

... says, "I feel like I should keep my promise to God, even though I don't want to." Robert smiled and said, "Do you really think it's going to do any good?" She is shocked, as he goes on to remind her of other people (like the Old Testament character Jephthah) who make rash promises to God. "The problem," he goes on to explain, "is that the God of the Bible isn't interested in making any more deals with us. He has dealt with us decisively in Jesus. 'While we were still sinners, Christ died for the ungodly.' A ...

2523. Life, Death, and Judgment

Romans 14:1-12

Sermon

Jeff Wedge

... dealt with seriously. In fact, the concept of judgment and punishment for our sins is more often like a production of the opera Faustus. Toward the end of one evening's production of the opera in Dublin, Ireland, Mephistopheles was conducting the title character, Faust, to and through the trap door in the stage that represented the gates of hell. Mephistopheles made the descent quite handily, but Faust, who was rather obese, got stuck halfway through the opening. No amount of pushing or pulling would budge ...

2524. The Cloak

1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Sermon

Rick Brand

... in the culture. It hardly seems worth the effort to try to hide the motivation of greed. In so many places and in lots of different ways it almost appears as if greed is becoming a virtue. In the movie Wall Street, the leading character gives a speech and he finally declares that greed is good. Greed is motivation for productivity. Greed is the source of great dreams. Greed is the emotion that drives the engines of capitalism. "Individual autonomy is expressed most fully through acquisition and protection ...

2525. The Day of the Lord

1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11

Sermon

Rick Brand

... is brought to completion in the will of God. History is moving toward a purpose and a goal, and that history comes to the moment when that purpose is realized. The Second Coming of Jesus links that goal of history to the revelation of God's character and love in Jesus Christ. Jesus is the light by which history will be measured. The acknowledgment that when the Second Coming of Christ takes place there will be a judging and purifying of history affirms what we all believe: that there is a difference between ...

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