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2676. Can These Bones Live?

Ezekiel 37:1-14

Sermon

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... of the dead. But this passage from Ezekiel is not looking to bodily resurrection after death. It is talking about the restoration and healing of our life here and now. And it is saying that only God can work that transformation. Ezekiel therefore is bidden by the Lord to prophesy, to speak the powerful, life-giving Word of God. And as he does so, he is given the vision of the dry bones come together in ordered skeletons. Then there come on the bones sinews and flesh and skin, and they have bodily form. But ...

2677. The Servant Song

Isaiah 50:1-11

Sermon

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... in 50:4-9a to suffer for the sake of all nations — a call particularly clear in 52:13—53:12 and in the passion of our Lord. But surely, this passage in 50:4-9a also reflects the nature of the office of all true prophets and the nature of Second Isaiah’s ... s role, and Jesus Christ takes upon himself and fulfills the final shape of that role during the week of his passion. Our Lord speaks and does only what he hears from God (cf. John 8:28). He willingly accepts the suffering that comes with that ministry ...

2678. Epiphany 3

Psalm 27:1-14, Isaiah 9:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Matthew 4:12-17, Matthew 4:18-22

Sermon Aid

Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... and wrong-headed, for it is God's work in the cross of Christ, not a minister's comeliness, that has the power to save. Several items in the passage are striking: First, Paul's appeal is made "by (literally 'through' in Greek) the name of [the] Lord Jesus Christ." In this manner Paul locates the authority for his message in one other and greater than himself. Second, the call for the Corinthians to be united in mind and judgment is similar to the passage in Philippians 2 where the apostle calls for that ...

2679. Pentecost

John 20:19-23, Acts 2:14-41, Acts 2:1-13, Psalm 104:1-35, Numbers 11:4-35

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... In turn, this naming of the time indicates the crucial nature of the Pentecost as a moment of cosmic crisis and divine judgment. The outcome of the eschatological outbreaking of the Spirit at Pentecost is the driving of humanity to call on the name of the Lord in order to be saved. Notice the boldness of Peter's speech at Pentecost. He made several points clear in this speech, and at least two prominent points are inherent in this week's lesson: (1) Only those in a positive relationship to Jesus Christ—as ...

2680. Proper 12

Genesis 29:15-30, Matthew 13:31-35, Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:47-52, Romans 8:28-39, Psalm 105:1-45

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... is Leah. When God does enter the story in v. 31, it is only she that merits divine attention, for Leah was a pawn in a trick that was not her choosing, and she is now condemned to a life of hatred. Genesis 29:31 reads, "When the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb." This verse indicates whom God was watching during Laban's trick through the motif of divine blessing. Blessing has been a unifying motif throughout the Jacob stories. Jacob stole Isaac's blessing from Esau (the magical word of ...

2681. Proper 14

Genesis 37:1-11, Matthew 14:22-36, Romans 9:30--10:21, Psalm 105:1-45

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... is that of ancient Jewish rhetoric, which may turn out to be more helpful in sermon preparation than one initially suspects. Significance. Above all, Paul wants to make the point stated in v. 12, "For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is lord of all and is generous to all who call on him." That is the gospel. But Paul knows that it is possible to object to his proclamation on the basis of Scripture. Thus he argues down the potential objection by going himself, and directing the ...

2682. Proper 21

Exodus 17:1-7, Matthew 21:23-27, Matthew 21:28-32, Philippians 2:1-11, Psalm 78:1-72

Sermon Aid

Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... to see if they could live by divine grace in the wilderness. In Exodus 17:1-7 Israel tests God to see if the Lord would remain with them in their wilderness journey. Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 - "The Mystery of History" Setting. Psalm 78 is difficult to ... for a Thousand Tongues to Sing" as the favorite among English Methodists! This epistle also suggests the use of the gospel chorus "He Is Lord" as the choral introit for the day. It might first be sung by the choir then picked up by the congregation. Or the same ...

2683. The Church Is Alive and Well

Matthew 16:13-18

Sermon

James Merritt

... answered and said, ‘You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.'" (v.16) Notice that Peter's personal conviction led to his public confession. He confessed Jesus outwardly, publicly, boldly, verbally, dogmatically, which is the way every one of us ought to confess the Lord Jesus Christ. In response to Peter's confession, Jesus said, "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church." (v.18) For fifteen hundred years there have been those who have said that the church is ...

2684. When Satan Comes Out of the Closet

2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Sermon

James Merritt

... description is the Holy Spirit of God. In fact, Isaiah 59:19 tells us, "When the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord will lift up a standard against him." You see, the Holy Spirit has a two-fold ministry: for the saint, He is a helper; to Satan ... a tidal wave of God's wrath that is caused by the hurricane of man's wickedness. VI. The Mastery Of The Savior Is Restored The Lord Jesus is not going to come back in the middle of a revival; He's going to come back in the middle of a rebellion. Dear ...

2685. Don't Forget to Remember

Jude 1:5-7

Sermon

James Merritt

... of God saw the daughters of men, that they were beautiful; and they took wives for themselves of all whom they chose. And the Lord said, ‘My Spirit shall not strive with man forever, for he is indeed flesh; yet his days shall be one hundred and twenty years ... . When Lot saw them, he rose to meet them, and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground. And he said, ‘Here now, my lords, please turn in to your servant's house and spend the night, and wash your feet; then you may rise early and go on your ...

2686. Going For the Gold

Joshua 1:1-9

Sermon

James Merritt

... it is a peak you have already reached. That is why Paul could shout, "But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." (I Cor. 15:57) It is sad to say, but for too many Christians victory is a check uncashed. God said, "Every step you ... content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, ‘I will never leave you nor forsake you.' So we may boldly say: ‘The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?'" (Heb. 13:5-6) Get this down in your heart. God is ...

2687. Nothing Great Happens Without It

Luke 14: 25-35

Sermon

James Merritt

... be a disciple. "Or else, while the other is still a great way off, he sends a delegation and asks conditions of peace." (v. 32) We have been called to be soldiers and not diplomats. The average Christian wants to be just Godly enough to be accepted by the Lord and just worldly enough to be accepted by the world. That's why Jesus ended by saying in verse 33: "So likewise, whoever of you does not forsake all that he has cannot be My disciple." (v. 33) To say "Hello" to Jesus, you must say "Goodbye" to this ...

2688. The Greatest Place in the World

Romans 12:1-2

Sermon

James Merritt

... center of the will of God. Happiness is not found in a place, it's found in a person and a purpose. The person is the Lord Jesus Christ, and the purpose is the will of God. The worst place to live in this world is apart from Jesus, outside of the will ... to sacrifice yourself as an act of worship. There was an old British Bishop who would wake up every morning, look up to heaven and say, "Lord, this bed is my altar, this body is my sacrifice. As I arise to face this day, until the moment I return, I offer my ...

2689. The Only Guide You Need

John 16:12-15

Sermon

James Merritt

... the Father by seeking to reconcile us to Him; and the Holy Spirit glorifies the Son and the Father by living in us, giving us the power to obey the Father, the faith to trust in the Son, and to do all of it so that we glorify the Lord Jesus Christ. That principle really helps me to remember something else about the guidance of the Holy Spirit. He will always guide me to do nothing more, nothing else, nothing less, and nothing but glorify Jesus Christ. You find a church that will make much of Jesus, and you ...

2690. Repeat After Me

Philippians 3:1-11

Sermon

James Merritt

... here who started coming to our church just a few years ago. I thought he was extremely sincere. I thought he was really growing in the Lord. But he got tied up in a cult, a cult that teaches you have to be baptized in order to be saved. He not only started ... parlor expenses. The IRS agent said, "Sir, you can't do that." He said, "Why not? It was a total loss." When Paul met the Lord Jesus Christ on that Damascus Road, and he got a look at real righteousness, he looked down at himself and saw that his robes ...

2691. The Love Triangle: Man-Woman-God

Psalm 127:1-5

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... great marriage is a glorious triangle, a three-way relationship between man, woman, and God. As long as the relationships are kept healthy all three ways, the home is founded on solid rock. Houses can be built by contractors, but only God can build a home. “Unless the Lord builds the house, its builders labor in vain.” (Ps. 127:1) I heard about a woman who went to her physician and said, “Doctor, I think I am on the verge of a nervous breakdown. I am short-tempered and mean. I lack self control. I am ...

2692. I Believe That Jesus Suffered Under Pontius Pilate

John 1:29-34

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... first tree. “We’ll make this one into a manger,” they said. “No,” protested the tree. “I don’t want to be a feedbox for animals.” But the tree was made into a manger. And that manger was sold to an inn-keeper in Bethlehem. When the Lord of all the earth was born, he was cradled in that manger. Then the woodcutters came for the second tree. “We’ll make this one into a small fishing boat,” they said. “No,” protested the tree, “I want to be a mighty ocean vessel.” But that tree ...

2693. On the Mountainside

Matthew 6:5-13

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... . Since no one name could fully grasp God's holiness, the actual name for God was given in just four consonants, "YHWH." Literally, it was the name which could not be spoken by human tongues. No wonder the first commandant was "Do not take the name of the Lord your God in vain." God's name is hallowed, holy. Contrast that to our casual, flippant ways of speaking about God, using God's name as if it was nothing more than an exclamation point. To quote my preacher brother: Is it possible that we get so cozy ...

2694. The Magna Carta of the Human Soul

Romans 12:9-21

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: "If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. So in this world of raging inauthenticity, in a ...

2695. Getting It Straight

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... We are called to live in Christ as a distinctive human being. To live in him is to be formed by him and that is not to make everyone look, more or less, exactly the same. To get things straight means we become human beings who stand out in the Lord. Yes, the body has many parts, and each of us is a special part. More in Pauline language, our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit. Think what a magnificent quilt we are throughout the world! There are too many shades and sizes to count. We were all bought with ...

2696. Making Disciples

2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... to be in our day and time. In short, as nearly as possible, our vulnerable lives must be kept among those in the household of faith. That may sound like retreating from a world that desperately needs us. I don't believe it is. Even passages in our Lord's teaching convey to us we must be careful in our dealings with those who do not share our commitment. We are not competent of ourselves and survive only by the grace of God. However, our free access is tempered by a spiritual shrewdness we had best learn ...

2697. Make the Most of God’s Gifts

Ephesians 5:15-20

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... but use fully what he had been given. He could, therefore, proudly claim as his ministry came to and end: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing" (2 Timothy 4:7-8). Timmy Noble also fought the good fight, using the gifts he was given, limited as they were. Yet, his efforts ...

2698. You Say It, I Say It

John 18:33-37

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

Call To Worship We say that Jesus is King. Let the rulers of the world say what they will. Jesus Christ is Lord and King, King of kings, Lord of lords. Forever. Collect No one puts the words in our mouths, Lord. We proclaim you King of king and Lord of lords! Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, your trusted apostle, Peter, said he would never abandon you, yet you stood alone before Pilate. You forgave him and sent him out to feed your sheep. We thought we would never abandon you as well, but in our lives and ...

2699. Truth And Action

1 John 3:11-24, Acts 4:1-22

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

... forgotten. We turn our eyes away from the skies and toward our sisters and brothers and find you. As your Son washed the feet of your disciples so we seek to serve your children in every circumstance, no matter what the world might think. Lord, Lord, now we see you. Lord, Lord, now we serve you. Amen. Prayer Of Confession One: And this is his commandment, that we should believe in the name of his Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as he has commanded us. All: All who obey his commandments abide in ...

2700. Complaints About The Server

John 6:35, 41-51

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

... me from all my fears. Look to him, and be radiant; so your faces shall never be ashamed. This poor soul cried, and was heard by the Lord, and was saved from every trouble. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him, and delivers them. O taste and see that the Lord is good; happy are those who take refuge in him. (based Psalm 34:1-8) Collect Lord Jesus we gather in awe at your wisdom, your mercy, and your sacrifice. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Gracious God, your grace is often met by our ...

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