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If we are but sure the end is right, we are too apt to gallop over all bounds to compass it; not considering the lawful ends may be very unlawfully attained.

William Penn

2527. A Disciple After God’s Own Heart

Genesis 22:1-19

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... ’s mission in the world. And yet they were. No one since Eden, except God’s only Son Jesus, knows God fully intimately and intrinsically. And yet God calls upon many throughout the scriptures and still today to carry out the work of love, compassion, mercy, and peace in our world. All God requires is someone with a “Shepherd’s Heart,” someone who understands the heart of God, someone who will carry out God’s love and mercy in real time circumstances, even when it goes against culture, tradition ...

2528. One Feisty Woman

Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon

Roy Howard

... is not the time to be meek and mild, polite in prayer, as if there was nothing at stake in the venture. No, true prayer involves the risk of authentic, honest expression. Anything less is hardly worth the effort. The natural outcome of prayer is compassion for the other. Prayer that remains isolated from the suffering can too easily become a spiritual exercise of self-indulgence. On the other hand, prayer that boldly dares to intercede for the suffering person not only draws one closer to God, but it opens ...

2529. Get Out of the Jungle!

John 1:6-8, 19-28

Sermon

Michael L. Sherer

... it promises to create. Jesus, as the gospel writer describes him, declares, “I have come that you may have life — in all its abundance” (John 10:10). It needs to be recognized that viewing other people with openness, trust, and compassion — rather than with suspicion and fear — is counterintuitive. There’s nothing normal about it. Nobody would automatically choose to view the world that way. The reason is clear. Our primitive brain is powerful. It tends to override our more benevolent instincts ...

2530. A Sure Path to the NFL

1 John 2:28--3:10

Sermon

King Duncan

... this in part, “Like most 5-year-olds, our girls are obsessed with Disney and we feel this would be the best way to communicate some important values . . . we think it would be a great way to teach our girls about things like determination, compassion, fearlessness and ambition from strong yet relatable female role models . . .” In addition to a $53,000 salary, said the advertisement, the couple will provide a full set of Disney princess costumes. (1) Sorry, it’s too late for anyone here today to apply ...

2531. Beyond Fairness

Matthew 20:1-16

Sermon

Roy Howard

... one of those men might be arrested and be sent back across the border. They screamed hateful things, their faces distorted by anger and hatred. “You get what you deserve” produces life with a hard edge. It creates an angry people without mercy or compassion. The generosity of the landowner is constantly questioned or rejected. But have you noticed that the perspective of those who come last, who are welcomed home when they least expect it, are often filled with a sense of joy and gratitude? Jonah cried ...

2532. A Note of Forgiveness

Humor

In his autobiography Mark Twain concluded a tirade against a publisher, who had once swindled him outrageously, on a note of forgiveness: "He has been dead a quarter of a century now," Twain wrote. "I feel only compassion for him, and if I could send him a fan I would."

2533. God Sees You

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... . “The memory of the righteous is a blessing (Proverbs 10:7).” Memory and blessing are tied together in a kind of unbreakable braid in that when we remember God, our relationship with God, God’s bountiful mercy and love, God’s loving care and compassion, God’s personal and intent concern for our well-being, we experience the joy and peace of God’s blessing upon our countenances. It lifts us up. Today we celebrate All Saints Day, the time of year when we remember those who have gone before ...

2534. The Old, Old Story

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... of the kingdom in the coming time and tells us to keep our faith fresh and prepared. This parable speaks of the kingdom in this time, in real time, and tells us to actively invest in making God’s kingdom grow, making God’s love and compassion and mercy grow, in making people aware everywhere of Jesus’ power and glory and his ultimate reward. Jesus predicts that many will do it to the degree they are able. To those who refuse to engage however, refuse to invest in spreading and multiplying the gospel ...

2535. The Judge of the Living and the Dead

Matthew 25:31-46

Sermon

Albert G. Butzer III

... your good things, and Lazarus in like manner evil things; but now he is comforted here in heaven and you are in agony” (Luke 16:19-31). You get the sense that Jesus had judged the rich man and found him lacking because he failed to show compassion toward the poor man. Of all the Bible’s words about judgment, there are none more striking than those from this morning’s second lesson: the parable of Jesus often called the Great Judgment, or the Final Judgment. More than likely, it’s what the writers ...

2536. A Message To You from God

John 1:1-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... . And that responsibility grew even bigger when Hall discovered that his two new sons had four more siblings separated into various other foster homes in East Tennessee. Hall’s budget and his schedule were already pretty tight, but his heart was full of love and compassion for these children. They were meant to be a family, and if he was willing to make the sacrifice, they could be reunited. So Hall petitioned the court to adopt all six children in the family. As he says, “. . . in the end I knew that ...

2537. Abba! Father!

Galatians 4:4-7

Sermon

Ron Love

... , having been translated into 300 languages. Sadly, Young omitted Mohr’s fourth verse, the one written especially to offer hope for the depressed people of Austria. As it was originally sung in Mohr’s Saint Nicholas Church in Austria, the meaning of compassion flowed forth from the candle lit sanctuary as the fourth verse was solemnly sung: “Where on this day, all power of fatherly love poured forth, and Jesus like a brother lovingly embraced the peoples of this world….” This is Paul’s message ...

2538. How Faithful Are We?

1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... s fidelity to humanity must prompt us to ask how faithful have we been to God and to God’s people? Salvation history is replete with evidence of God’s fidelity to his people. God the Father’s ever-forgiving nature in the Old Testament is matched by the compassion and outreach of Jesus, his Son, to the poor and those in need. The Lenten season which now comes to a close is one, as we learned from the outset, a time for prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. It is a time given us by the church each year, to ...

2539. Unsanctified

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... the dumps or even grouchy and feeling nasty, vicious, hateful, or revengeful. Unfortunately, some people have an ongoing case of the “nasties,” and nothing and no-one seems to make them happy. These are people who seem to harbor no empathy, feel no compassion, act upon compulsion, and house a frighteningly aggressive and sometimes even murderous spirit. Often, these are people, who have turned away from God. Cause let’s face it. When you are feeling close to God, you just don’t have the nasties! God ...

2540. Untamed

Mark 1:9-15

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... let the world tame your God-feisty spirit. Don’t let the world destroy the human part of you! How wild are you? Isn’t it time you got in touch with your wild side? [1]For more on Jesus and wild animals, see Patricia Kasten, “Jesus and the Animals,” Compass News, March 6, 2020, thecompassnews.org and Richard Bauckham, Jesus and the Wild Animals.See also Job 5:22-23, Job 12:7-10, and Hosea 2:18. [2]For more on desert wildlife, see prodigalprof.com.

2541. The Heartbeat of a Christian

1 John 3:16-24

Sermon

King Duncan

... He was exhausted and wanted to ignore the phone. But he answered it anyway. The voice on the other end of the line was Jimmy, a client of Love & Action. Jimmy was very sick and very scared. Collins confesses that his first emotion when he answered the call wasn’t compassion, but anger. He really wanted to go home and rest. He wanted a couple of hours at the end of the week when no one needed him. Many of you know exactly what that’s like. But Collins knew that God’s calling isn’t dependent on how we ...

2542. The Main Business of the Church

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... was the only padre at Dieppe. Without hesitating, John Foote jumped over the side of his boat and waded ashore. He deliberately went back to be with men without hope, and spent three long, miserable years in Nazi prison camps. (2) We applaud Major Foote’s courage and compassion. He was but following the example of his Lord, however. God’s desire to bring His children home is so great that He gave His only Son on the cross of Calvary. That is the first answer to the question of why it is important for us ...

2543. The Real "Lord's Prayer"

John 17:6-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... the SEALs practice regularly according to Admiral McRaven is how to perform underwater attacks against enemy ships. It is a grueling and risky operation. Two SEAL divers are dropped off at night at least two miles away from an enemy harbor. With only a depth gauge and a compass, the two divers must swim at least two miles underwater in the dark to reach the enemy ship. But this isn’t the hardest part of the mission. The hardest part of the mission is when the divers have to dive below the ship to the very ...

2544. The Mighty Mustard Seed

Mark 4:26-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... . The tiny mustard seed planted 2,000 years ago by Jesus and his disciples must have shown little promise. Life is like that. Look to the little things, the little opportunities and circumstances where you can share God’s love and truth and compassion each day. Mustard seed faith, first of all, says that small actions can lead to major accomplishments. In the second place, mustard seed faith celebrates the importance of attitude to accomplishment. Where there is faith in God, there is hope. Where there is ...

2545. Loving Through Action

1 John 3:14-24

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... in his name. Saint Teresa of Avila, a famous sixteenth century Carmelite nun, wrote a beautiful prayer which indeed speaks to our responsibility: “Christ has no body on earth but yours, no hands no feet, but yours. Yours are the eyes with which Christ looks with compassion for the world. Christ has nobody on earth but yours.” Yes, we, the Christian community, are the hands and feet, the eyes and the ears of Christ in our world. It is our responsibility to take up the mantle and to love others through ...

2546. Thanks, but...

Philippians 4:10-20

Sermon

Will Willimon

... ,' and 'at length,' and 'not that I complain,' and 'not that I seek the gift'?" "Well," said Myrtle, "it just goes to show that preachers are human, too." "Paul's a little too human as far as I'm concerned," said Herbert. "Look," said someone, "Show a little compassion. The man's been in prison now for five or six months. That can get to a person. I went to jail during the last persecution. Sitting there in your cell, all hope lost, a man loses his appetite for life, doesn't care about anything. You have ...

2547. Jesus' Temptation

Luke 4:1-13

Sermon

Will Willimon

... (because, after all, I own them -- politics is my major area of satanic concern). All you must do is recognize my authority over political matters. Worship me." Jesus responds: It is written, we shall worship only one God. "Well, if you won't show a little compassion for the hungry, if you don't really care about making the world a better place in which to live, then at least show a little concern for those struggling to believe, who can't believe. Show that crowd down there in the pews that you ...

2548. When We Are Weak

2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... silent in your struggles? Then instead of asking God to fix your circumstances, ask God to reveal Himself in your circumstances. Admit that the only way you will get through this is with God’s strength. And look for opportunities to grow in courage and compassion and wisdom. Our weaknesses can become strengths if they help us grow. They can also become strengths if they make us more determined to give our best in all circumstances. Remember, your life is not just about you. If you believe in God as your ...

2549. Walking in the Way of Love

Ephesians 4:25-5:2

Sermon

King Duncan

... work, and their communities in the future. This is the kind of active love that Paul taught, and Christ embodied. Such people have a radical influence on society. Quentin Hogg was a British educator in the late 1800s in London, England. He felt such compassion for the poor street kids in London that Hogg disguised himself as a shoeshine man and worked alongside them so he could understand their needs. He realized that many of these children were in desperate need of an education, so he began teaching them ...

2550. How to Beat a Stress Test

Ephesians 6:10-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... and sacrificial love, something that had never been seen before. Ephesians 4, 5 and part of 6 also challenge believers to envision a new way of relating to one another. Paul challenges Jesus-followers to treat others the way Jesus would—with compassion, kindness, respect, humility. And if this new way of life isn’t challenging enough, remember that followers of Jesus endured hostility from fellow citizens and persecution by the Roman government. How would they respond? Would the pressures to fit in, to ...

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If we are but sure the end is right, we are too apt to gallop over all bounds to compass it; not considering the lawful ends may be very unlawfully attained.

William Penn

2527. A Disciple After God’s Own Heart

Genesis 22:1-19

Sermon

Lori Wagner

2528. One Feisty Woman

Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon

Roy Howard

2529. Get Out of the Jungle!

John 1:6-8, 19-28

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