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2676. Christmas Is Love

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

King Duncan

... same time offers him comfort. (3) Christmas is about love. From the very beginning this has been so. God saw His children’s plight and God crawled into the playpen of our existence. To have the spirit of Christmas is to have the spirit of love. Every once in a while we hear about someone who has been touched by the spirit of Christmas love and it renews our hope. Once there was an old man in a small town. He was an ill-tempered recluse who avoided his neighbors at all costs. Most people give up on these ...

2677. A Word of Hope for a Hard World

Matthew 2:13-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... may be familiar with a speech that Martin Luther King, Jr. gave in Montgomery, AL on the 25th of March, 1965. The speech is copyrighted by Dr. King’s family, so I can’t give you the complete text. It is a pity because it would lift your spirits like it lifted the spirits of those who first heard it. In the speech, Dr. King asks how long will it be until the hopes of his people would be realized. “How long will justice be crucified, and truth bear it?” he asks. “I come to say to you this afternoon ...

2678. Seeking a Shepherd King

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Sermon

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... anoint a son of Jesse, to begin that line of davidic kings — that line of mashiachs or messiahs — that would, in the fullness of time, find its final representative in Jesus of Nazareth, born in Bethlehem of Judea and yet Son of God, and anointed forever by the Spirit of God to redeem and save the world. God’s plan of salvation stretches over centuries of time. But at the end of it lies the goal of the Kingdom of God — our true Ruler — come on earth. You and I stand in that ongoing history, and we ...

2679. Lent 2

Psalm 121:1-8, Genesis 12:1-8, Romans 4:1-25, John 3:1-21

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

... "again" rather than "from above," so that subsequent remarks are comical, but we get the point. The second cycle elaborates the theme, teaching that entry into God's kingdom requires divinely empowered spiritual birth because like answers to like. Thus, without the movement of the Spirit in our lives, we have no means of relating to God. The third cycle clarifies the role of Jesus in salvation: At God's initiative, because of God's love, God sent or gave God's Son, who is the criterion of salvation. The ...

2680. Proper 20

Exodus 16:1-36, Matthew 20:1-16, Philippians 1:12-30, Psalm 105:1-45

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

... of the Philippians are to be profound testimony to the freedom and courage that has been given them through the gospel of Christ. Their lives, despite adversity (or, especially in relation to it), are to bear witness to the presence and the power of the Spirit (perhaps spirit should be capitalized in v. 27) which gives them a mutual and supporting life of faith. Paul's point is easily missed given the translations of the last phrases of v. 27. For example, NRSV reads, "I will know that you are standing firm ...

2681. The Lost and Found Coin

Luke 15:8-10

Sermon

James W. Moore

... it fine. No problems at all. They never found out that I’m a Christian!!” Let me ask you something. - Can people tell that you are a Christian? - Do your friends and co-workers know that you are a Christian? - Do you stand out in a crowd because the spirit of Christ is radiant in you? - Or, do you just blend in? As Christians, we have a keen responsibility for our children, for our church and for our friends… to live our faith daily… and help others see the light of Christ in us. You don’t have to ...

2682. The Lost and Found Coin

Luke 15:8-10

Sermon

James W. Moore

... made it fine. No problems at all. They never found out that I'm a Christian!!" Let me ask you something. Can people tell that you are a Christian? Do your friends and co-workers know that you are a Christian? Do you stand out in a crowd because the spirit of Christ is radiant in you? Or, do you just blend in? As Christians, we have a keen responsibility for our children, for our church and for our friends… to live our faith daily… and help others see the light of Christ in us. You don't have to wear ...

2683. What in the World Are We Doing?

Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon

James W. Moore

... of your faith?” He answered: “I made it just tine. No problems at all. I handled it well. They never found out that I’m a Christian!” Let me ask you something: Can people tell that you are a Christian? Do you stand out in a crowd because the spirit of Christ in radiant in you? Or, do you just blend in? How do we relate to the world… Some say: “Resemble it!” But, there is a problem with this approach. It is not the Biblical answer… It is not God’s answer… The scriptures tell us to not ...

2684. When Extravagance Is Beautiful, and When It Is Not

John 12:1-8

Sermon

James W. Moore

... Joe sat up with me all night. I’ve told him that he is like a father to me and there is nothing I wouldn’t do for him… except vote the way he does.” Isn’t that beautiful? Two men so different and yet united in the Christian spirit of caring. It’s beautiful to be extravagant in our compassion and in our caring. III. THIRD AND FINALLY, IT’S BEAUTIFUL TO BE EXTRAVAGANT IN CHRIST-LIKENESS. Mary’s act in John 12 was so Christ-like because it represents sacrificial love. There’s a story about a ...

2685. The Three Approaches to Life

Luke 10:25-37

Sermon

James W. Moore

... … that God gives us a First Class Love, but a Third Class Ticket. When troubles come, when difficulties arise, when problems emerge, we have to get off and push, we have to roll up our sleeves and go to work… if (that is) we want to live in the Spirit of Christ. Now, let’s be more specific. Let’s bring this closer to home as we look directly at these three mind-sets, these three ways of relating to the Church and to life… and see if we can find ourselves somewhere between the lines. I. FIRST OF ...

2686. It's Thanksgiving Time!

Psalm 100:1-5

Sermon

James W. Moore

... … and what a bright, bright future! It is indeed "THANKS-GIVING TIME!" In the few moments we have left, think with me about those, three key words... Thanks, Giving, Time. I. FIRST, THE WORD IS "THANKS." What a great word that is! And it's an even greater spirit. The noted minister, Dr. David H. C. Read, said something recently that intrigued me. He said: "If I were to wake up one morning and find I was an atheist… with my faith in God completely gone, I think I would miss almost more than anything else ...

2687. The Gospel According to Winnie the Pooh

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... Oh no, be strong Walk on, walk on You’re packing a suitcase for a place none of us have been A place that has to be believed to be seen. “Truth must dazzle gradually, or every man be blind.” Emily Dickinson In the New Jersey office of Spirit Venture Ministries, parking is at a premium and meter reading is raised to an art form. Three meter readers patrol the downtown 8-8 daily on foot and in vehicles. The one heavily tattooed is friendly, and knows everyone on the street. The two others are sullen and ...

2688. Whispering the Lyrics

John 14:15-31

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Thomas Long

... coaching her husband through the recording session by whispering the upcoming stanzas into his ear as he sang. Whether or not this story is accurate, Christians will surely recognize a parallel experience. Jesus tells his followers that the role of the Holy Spirit is, in effect, to whisper the lyrics of the gospel song in the ears of the faithful. When Jesus was present, he was the one who instilled in them the right words, coached them through the proper verses, taught them the joyful commandments ...

2689. Waiting to Exhale

Acts 2:1-21

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... Churches bore for me the relation to God that billboards did to Coca-Cola; they promoted thirst but did nothing to quench it." The Holy Spirit empowers the church to be the agent of change in the world, a counter-cultural entity. The task of the church is to breathe in the Spirit and be inspired by the Spirit to act on behalf of God. But the church has been waiting to exhale far too long. As the Spirit of God flows into us, it also ought to flow from us in the way we treat one another, the way we speak to ...

2690. God Loves the People

Matthew 28:16-20

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Tom Rietveld

... in England saved the English people from the bloody revolution that France went through. I really don't know what is going to happen to America in the future. But I do know that the only answer to the spirit of despondency, the spirit of separatism, the spirit of impurity, the spirit of guilt... is the message of the gospel of Jesus Christ. The United States of America needs the message that God loves people. And offers them the chance to start over, have their sins forgiven, and experience reconciliation.

2691. Sleep With the Lions Without Being Eaten

Daniel 6:1-28

Sermon

James Merritt

... was fervent in his attitude. Verse 3 tells us, "Then this Daniel distinguished himself above the governors and satraps, because an excellent spirit was in him." Be reminded that at this time Daniel was 90 years old; but he not only had seniority, he ... to read, but they certainly could have been written by Daniel himself. I am part of the Fellowship of the Unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit's power. The die has been cast; I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ ...

2692. The Surety of Security

Jude 1:1-2

Sermon

James Merritt

... case you lose it, He gives you assurance that you will never lose it to begin with. Not only does salvation begin with God calling you, it ends with God keeping you. Listen to these verses: "Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved (this is the same word used in Jude 1) blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ." He who calls you is faithful who also will do it." 1 Thess. 5:23-24 Just to add a cherry to the whipped cream, Jude ...

2693. The Way Over Is Under

Luke 7:1-10

Sermon

James Merritt

... you have rejected the word of the LORD, He has also rejected you from being king." (I Samuel 15:23, NASB) The only reason that people go to hell is because of rebellion against authority. The Bible says in Heb. 3:7-8, "Therefore, just as the Holy Spirit says, ‘TODAY IF YOU HEAR HIS VOICE, DO NOT HARDEN YOUR HEARTS AS WHEN THEY PROVOKED ME…'" (Hebrews 3:7-8, NASB) You mark this down. Rebels ultimately and always face the judgment of God. There is a danger in resisting authority. III. There Is a Delight ...

2694. Lengthen the Cords and Strengthen the Stakes

Isaiah 54:2-3

Sermon

James Merritt

... as broad as the grace of God, which has appeared to all men. (Titus 2:11) It is as broad as the goodness of the Holy Spirit, which leads us to repentance. (Rom. 2:4) But I want to say clearly that our tent will never be broadened by compromising one jot or ... division, now is the time for cohesion. Now is not the time for retreat, now is the time to charge this world with the sword of the Spirit and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Now is not the time to break ranks, now is the time to join ranks and to go for God. ...

2695. The Empire Strikes Back

Jude 1:14-15

Sermon

James Merritt

... all Israel will be saved. The Apostle Jude, quoting an Old Testament preacher named Enoch, reveals much about the time when “the empire strikes back” and Jesus comes again. I. The First Preacher of The Second Coming Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Jude reveals something we would not know about otherwise. He tells us that the first man ever to predict the second coming of Jesus Christ was Enoch. “Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men also, saying, ‘Behold, the Lord ...

2696. Practical Tips For Powerful Prayer

Matthew 6:5-15

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” (Luke 11:13) (7) Seventh and finally, pray for Christ Church and the United Methodist Church. We are ... just reaching out in trust to his best friend.” (2) In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. (1) Moore, James, W., If You’re Going the Wrong Way…Turn Around!” (Dimensions for Living: Nashville, 2004), p. 31. (2) Ten Boom, Corrie ...

2697. The Secret Of Our Confidence

2 Timothy 1:11-12

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... with God each day in prayer, even if at first you feel as though your prayers are pointless. Secondly, read God’s inspired book each day, even if at first you read just a few verses from the Gospel of John. Thirdly, as you begin to sense God’s spirit touching your life, make a personal commitment to Christ. Dare to confess your sin to him and believe that he paid for your sin on the cross. Invite the risen Christ to be the leader of your life. Step number 4 is this: gather regularly with other believers ...

2698. Ministry By Faith: Does She or Doesn't She?

I Corinthians 16:14, James 2:14-26

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... for the sake of Jesus Christ. What if every Methodist saw even the mundane of their life and work as a ministry? You say you "Have Faith"? Well then, let's see it in works, active service in the name of Christ. Let everything you do be done in the spirit of servanthood. Let everything you do be done as a ministry for Christ. Let everything you do be done in love. Now let me bring this home… We are in the midst of our annual stewardship campaign. You know as well as I do that this church and its ministries ...

2699. The Twenty-Ninth Chapter of Acts

2 Timothy 4:1-22

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... of the Christ. Lloyd John Ogilvie, retired chaplain of the Senate, great Presbyterian preacher, says: "Acts ends abruptly, like an unfinished symphony. I think that is exactly what Luke intended. It was not the closing of an age, but the beginning of the era of the Holy Spirit at work. This last chapter of the Book of Acts thunders for me with the challenge that we are to write the new chapter of the Acts of the Apostles in our time." [1] And to quote my preacher brother: "When you get tangled up with Jesus ...

2700. What Are You Looking For?

Acts 1:1-13

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... times. The anniversary of 9/11 is a vivid reminder of the fragility of life. There are plenty of reasons for genuine fear, and plenty of fear-mongers who would exploit our fears. All that is real. But just as real is the assurance of God's Spirit, present with us in the life of God's people, to enable us to live with assurance and hope. Every time we celebrate baptism, we acknowledge "the spiritual forces of wickedness and the evil powers of this world." But in response, we boldly accept "the freedom and ...

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