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2626. Security Concerns

Ephesians 6:10-20

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... that all the armament listed by the author of the text is mainly defensive armor needed for survival rather than attack. Yet we still must admit that for all our theological double-speak, the realities of our world throw us back often to possessing a kindred spirit with this text. While many of us live in "gated" communities and have key pads on our homes, there is much organized evil to be concerned about that we cannot avoid. We can't stay home forever. Even those children who have been "home schooled" or ...

2627. Waiting for God

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... wait. The writer Luke is telling the story. He begins by referring to his own Gospel. “In my former book, Theophilus, I wrote about all that Jesus began to do and to teach until the day he was taken up to heaven, after giving instructions through the Holy Spirit to the apostles he had chosen. After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. On one occasion, while he was ...

2628. The Right Word For Memorial

John 17:20-26

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... may be a dark Good Friday and crucifixion may be our lot – but Easter's coming -- Resurrection and life are on the way. When Jesus becomes our way of being and doing -- when he becomes the truth, then the way we perceive life is forever shaped by His Spirit. That's the second truth that will make our memorial to these we loved come alive with meaning. III. Now the final word: You may not live upon this earth a long time, but you can have the promise of life tomorrow. Jesus said, "This is Life Eternal ...

2629. The Church: Identity And Function

1 Peter 2:4-12

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... would happen if I and other no people who have become God’s people would become more intentional and sensitive about who they are and what their function is. Not only to speak to the people for God, but to speak to God for the people. Now that spirit of intercession is present in this Church, and that’s one of the things that excites me so much about this Church. But it needs to permeate the entire Church. There’s no question in my mind - no congregation, no congregation ever rises to the zenith of ...

2630. Living Lightly

Genesis 45:1-28

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... land of Egypt for your little ones and for your wives, and bring your father and come. Give no thought to your goods, for the best of all the land of Egypt is yours. That’s the word of the Lord for you and me. Let us pray. Come Holy Spirit, heavenly dove, with all your quickening powers. Come shed abroad a savior’s love and that will quicken ours. Amen. One of the most tender stories coming out of World War II is that of a small English girl who prayed, “God bless Mary and John, Joan and Michael, and ...

2631. Why I Believe In Tithing

Malachi 3:6-18

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... so much the preparing and the delivering of sermons, as it is the preparing and the delivering of oneself. I hope you know by now that there is nothing I take more seriously than my call to preach. And there is nothing I invest more time, energy, and spirit power in than the task of preaching from Sunday to Sunday. When I deliver my sermons, I am trying to deliver myself to you. Myself as a witness. You can’t imagine how that makes me tremble inside. Hopefully, that witness is so transparent, so rooted in ...

2632. Such As I Have

Acts 3:1-10

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... in benediction. And then he takes the hand of a doctor to relieve pain, and the hand of a mother to guide her child. And sometimes he takes the hand of poor creature like me, to give comfort to a neighbor. But they’re all hands touched by his spirit, and his spirit is everywhere looking for hands to use.” Such as we have, and we all have time, we all have talent, and we all have our tithe. When we give such as we have, all sorts of miracles will happen in our lives and in the lives of others. Silver ...

2633. Soul Drain

Psalm 63:1-11

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... progress in overcoming soul drain. You see, I’m really talking about finding a life of prayer. The mystery becoming personal, a life for the spirit. This is prayer. Abiding in Christ, staying in touch with the source of life, not being cut off from the root. Sharing in the ... there. Ah, if you’re the one who is walking and the path is not clear, and you don’t have any direction or the spirit to run; when life is reduced to a walk not to faint. Not to faint is a great gift. I admit, I verged on anger ...

2634. Getting It All Together Inside

Psalm 51:1-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... Paul didn’t shy away from these baffling truths. In fact, he sought to make them practical realities. To the Thessalonians he wrote and this was a part of our New Testament lesson today – may the God of peace make you Holy through and through, may your whole spirit be kept in soul and mind and body in spotless integrity until the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, he who calls you is utterly faithful and he will finish what he started out to do. I remember the time when in my morning period of prayer and ...

2635. He Is Not Here He Is Risen

Mark 16:1-20

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... and feet. On Friday, they saw the cross lifted up and dropped into the ground. On Friday, they watched as Jesus struggled for every breath of air. On Friday they heard his final words from the cross, until at last He said, “Father, into thy hands I commit my Spirit.” (Luke 23:46). On Friday they watched as his dead body was taken down from the cross. They saw his mother, Mary, hold Him for a moment before He was wrapped in a linen shroud and placed in a borrowed tomb. The cries of the mob, the shrieks ...

2636. This Is Eternal Life (Easter Message)

John 17:1-5

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... . Today may be a dark Good Friday and crucifixion may be our lot -- but Easter's coming -- Resurrection and life are on the way. When Jesus becomes our way of being and doing -- when he becomes the truth, then the way we perceive life is forever shaped by His Spirit. III. Now the final word: You may not live upon this earth a long time, but you can have the promise of life tomorrow. Jesus said, "This is Life Eternal, that they know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent." This is not ...

2637. God Does The Unexpected

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... God my Savior." Now we know that this song arises out of the fact that she is going to be the mother of the Son of God. But she doesn't even mention that in her song. She sings because God is acting as her Savior. Listen to her. "My spirit rejoices in God my Savior." Mary puts that in the context of Israel's history -- all the way back to Abraham – but never forget -- she rejoiced because God was her Savior. You will miss the meaning of Advent and Christmas if you miss this. But, also, Mary's special-ness ...

2638. Noah: The Bearer Of An Alternative Possibility

Genesis 6:1-8:22

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... to all of England. John Wesley himself, Once hooted by scoffing crowds, was now a popular figure, known for his steadfast spirit, his singular calling. On that January 30, he noted in his journal that he had preached at the foundry that evening ... often outgrowths of his preaching. They were the follow up, the personalizing of the Gospel message within the loving communities of equal spirit. Wesley remembered one of the meetings that evening and he wrote about it in his journal in this fashion, "while a poor ...

2639. The Nuclear Truth Of Christianity

Ephesians 2:1-10

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... for one. It is opening one's whole being to the incoming of God as the Savior of life; it is the total response of the human spirit to the command of God as the Lord of life. It is the in the fullest sense an attitude of trust in God." (Mackay, God's ... Romans: Chapter 8, verses 1 and 2: "There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death." Christ will move into every crook and cranny of ...

2640. Through God's Breathed Word

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... Scriptures." I believe that is a continuing ministry of Jesus. He does that through the Holy Spirit. Remember His promise? While He was still alive He said to His disciples, "I still have many things to say to you, but you can't bear them now. ... to the teaching of Scripture. I want to underscore two truths that relate to growth, through the study of God's Word as the Holy Spirit illumines that word for each of us. II. First, when our minds are open to understand the Scripture, our hearts are open to receive God ...

2641. From Empty Nets to Full Lives

Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

J. Ellsworth Kalas

... However, he quickly added, "Yet if you say so, I will let down the nets" (v. 5). Again, it's hard to know why Simon responded as he did. It would have been easy to put Jesus off with a polite refusal. Maybe Simon answered out of the spirit that says, "I've tried everything else without success, so why shouldn't I try this?" Or perhaps it is just another dramatic evidence of the fact that Jesus "spoke with authority." Something about the Master's utterance must have made it difficultly to refuse him. So they ...

2642. Imitators of God

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... which characterizes the people of God. The world will know God when we display God’s holiness before its eyes. That leads to my second preoccupation: Christian discipleship. Go back to the passage from Ezekiel, which describes God giving us a new heart and a new spirit. The purpose of God’s work in us is the recreation of a people able to obey the commandments. Now that’s a radical notion, but it is clear in Ezekiel: God’s saving activity not only forgives and frees us from previous sin, it makes ...

2643. God Outwits Us

Psalm 31:1-24

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... a testimony of his grace. Everyone could see the miracle God performed on my body. Instead God wanted me to tell you about my heart and spirit. The following prayer is one that I believe God wants me to share with you. Lord, you told me if I delighted myself in You, ... 37:4). Then why is my heart broken? Lord, you told me that you would be near to those who have a broken and a contrite spirit (Ps. 34:18). Then why do I feel so alone?… Life seems unfair and all I can do is ask, “Why?”… I’ve been told ...

2644. Let Not Thy Will Roar, When Thy Power Can But Whisper

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... . One mountain top experience is not enough. Our sanctification is really never complete. My prayer was “Lord, renew me – body, mind and spirit – and teach me what you will.” Just a brief aside. When I came home Monday, a week ago —came into my office ... for greater patience and understanding, but I am afraid I would get it.” Well, my prayer was, “Lord, renew me, body, mind and spirit – and teach me what You will.” God answers our prayers. He not only has a sense of humor; He has a sense of ...

2645. Standing In the Gap: The Work of Intercession

2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... a result of the faithfulness of those people, a dynamic congregation was making a powerful witness in that city which was seeking to find its way under very frustrating circumstances. I never witnessed such joy, such hope, such confidence, such powerful dependence upon the Spirit. That’s a vivid picture of standing in the gap—and I want you to keep that picture in your mind, remembering the word of that priest: “As long as the Russian church has its praying grandmothers, it will survive.” Now—that ...

2646. The Vocation of Leadership: A Prophet Among Them

Ephesians 4:1-16

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... this. In chapter 4 of his Epistle to the Ephesians, he contends that each of us is graced according to the measure of Christ’s gifts. This is in the context of his wonderful notion of the church, verses 4, 5 and 6: “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; one Lord, one faith, one baptism; one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all.” Then there is that marvelous description of vocation in the Church: “And He Himself gave ...

2647. We Who Are Many Are One Body

Mark 5:1-20

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... ; we can look past all divisions to see a brother’s face, a sister’s face, the face of our beloved, the face of Jesus Christ. All of us gathered in this place are precious to Him. Christ would stifle no one’s voice, for through our voices comes the Spirit! I know you and I believe we would hear everyone’s voice who in conviction and faith offers an opinion or a plea before this body. I’m not preaching unity at any cost. But at some point we need to understand that unity is God’s will for us ...

2648. Dealing With Your Enemies

Luke 6:27-36

Sermon

King Duncan

... Massala. This passion consumes Ben Hur to such an extent that his sweetheart, Esther, looking into his tortured eyes exclaims, “Juda Ben Hur, you have become a Massala.” That’s what hatred does to us. It is impossible to have the Spirit of Christ within us and at the same time to have a spirit of hatred for any other human being. And yet, it is so hard not to have ill feelings toward those who have wronged us. Truthfully every one of us will fail this test at some time or another. In fact, that’s ...

2649. The Church Is Christ's Body

Ephesians 1:15-23

Bulletin Aid

H. Burnham Kirkland

... to fulfill our task. Come, let us worship together! Collect We give you thanks, Almighty God, for all your blessings. You have challenged us to be Christ's Body on earth. We know that by our own power we can do little, so we beseech you to send your Holy Spirit that we might have a vision of what the world would be like if the Church, all of the varied parts of your Body, would work together for the building of your kingdom. This we pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Prayer Of Confession O God, we have been guilty ...

2650. The Privilege and the Price

Matthew 5:13-16

Sermon

Phil Thrailkill

... when he said, “God forbid that I should travel with anybody a quarter of an hour without speaking of Christ to them.”5 Fifteen minutes was a max for Whitefield; I allow myself half an hour. I find that every conversation, if you listen closely and ask for the Spirit’s help, can become an opening to speak well of Jesus Christ, of his people, of his love, of his mission, and of his coming kingdom. There is a lock in every heart for which he is the only key. And I would rather mess us than never try ...

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