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2901. The Struggle of Faith

Matthew 11:1-19

Sermon

Gregory J. Johanson

... the house of Simon Peter and finds his mother-in-law sick with a fever. He touches her, and the fever leaves. That evening many persons possessed with demons are brought to him, and he casts out the demons and heals all who are sick. He and the disciples enter a boat, and a great storm arises at sea. Jesus speaks and the storm is calmed. They come into the country of the Gadarenes, where two demoniacs meet him, and he brings health and serenity to them. There is a paralytic who is brought by his friends ...

2902. Backsliding

John 6:60-71

Sermon

Brett Blair

... images offended others. But primarily, I think it was his claim to be the new source of life, his claim to be greater than Moses, a new Manna. Either way, they weren’t buying it and they left. Just like that. One day they were disciples and the next they were not. They became backsliders. I First, I would suggest that backsliding is a reality. It has often been said that backsliding is something that is preached by Methodists (insert your own tradition), but is practiced by all denominations. We believe ...

2903. What Must I DO to Receive Life?

Mark 10:17-31

Sermon

Brett Blair

... the real thing. But how many of us have lowered our head and bit our lip when opportunity arose to defend the church or make Christ known among our peers? I dare say most everyone here. We lose courage and don’t want to be seen as one of his disciples. So, I say this young man had courage. The second positive thing is: he was humble. When he came to Jesus he came running. Elite people did not run. It was considered undignified. But this young rich ruler ran up to Jesus and knelt before him, in the middle ...

2904. Home for the Holidays

Luke 2:41-52

Sermon

William G. Carter

... had to give their first allegiance to him. In the most radical words possible, Jesus said, “Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life itself, cannot be my disciple” (Luke 14:26). We are called to pursue a single-minded obedience to God that precedes all loyalties and obligations to our families. And yet, Luke is clear that Jesus learned this obedience from Mary and Joseph (2:51). Thanks to them, his daily life was firmly ...

2905. Father Knows Best?

Luke 6:17-26

Drama

Dave Marsh

... and I’ll educate you in the ways of religious biblicaldom. Adam: Ok, here we go. Verse 1: Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. Dad: Ok, now Jesus decides to take it easy and have a seat and talk to these disciple guys. Disciple, I believe, is Greek for ‘He who follows him that sits down on a mountain.’ Adam: Cool. Wow. Greek. (impressed) Dad: Keep going son. Learn from me. Adam: Okay, …"Blessed are the poor in ...

2906. A True Story

Luke 24:1-12

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... angels reminded the women that Jesus had told everyone he would rise from the dead. The women were very excited to know that Jesus was alive, just as he had promised he would be, and they went running in to town to tell all of Jesus' disciples what they had heard. The disciples were still very upset about Jesus being crucified on the cross, and they didn't believe the women. They couldn't believe he had come back to life. In fact, the Bible tells us they thought the story of the angels and the empty tomb ...

2907. Father Knows Best?

Matthew 5:1-12

Drama

Dave Marsh

... and I’ll educate you in the ways of religious biblicaldom. Adam: Ok, here we go. Verse 1: Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. Dave: Ok, now Jesus decides to take it easy and have a seat and talk to these disciple guys. Disciple, I believe, is Greek for ‘He who follows him that sits down on a mountain.’ Adam: Cool. Wow. Greek. (impressed) Dave: Keep going son. Learn from me. Adam: Okay, …"Blessed are the poor in ...

2908. Choosing the Way to the Cross

Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon

James W. Moore

... it… the way to be God’s servants… is to not arrogantly grab for the crown, but rather to humbly choose the way of the cross. We see this in Matthew 16 (one of the mountain-peak moments in all of scripture) where He says to His disciples, and indeed to us: “If you would come after me, first deny yourself, then take up your cross and follow me." No crown offered here, only a cross. No throne offered here, only a task. No mantle offered here, only a ministry. No scepter offered here, only sacrificial ...

2909. A Response to the Beatitudes

Matt 5:1-12; Luke 6:17-26

Illustration

Brett Blair & James Garrett

... supposed to write this down?" And Andrew asked, "Are we supposed to know this?" And James asked, "Will we have a test on this?" And Phillip said, "I don't have any paper." And Bartholomew asked, "Do we have to turn this in?" And John said, "The other disciples didn't have to learn this." And Matthew asked, "Can I go to the boys' room?" And Judas asked, "What does this have to do with real life?" Then one of the Pharisees who was present asked to see Jesus' lesson plan and inquired of Jesus, "Where is your ...

2910. The Peace Of Christ In A Chaotic World

John 14:15-31

Sermon

Brett Blair

... and do not be afraid.” You can then read between the lines of Jesus’ words: This new covenant is not a covenant of land; it is a covenant of my blood. It is not a covenant of nation building; it is a covenant of relation building. He is telling his disciples: You no longer live on land; you live on love. You no longer work for nation; you work for neighbor. You no longer are under the Law; you are under grace. You no longer act out of fear; you serve out of joy. To leave them with anything else would ...

2911. Jesus and Andrew

John 1:35-42

Sermon

James W. Moore

... of love, “The Praying Hands.” The next time you see a copy of this touching creation, take a second look; let it be a reminder that no one… no one ever makes it alone! Take Simon Peter, for example. He was one of the great leaders of the original disciples of Jesus. He was one of the great servants of the early church. He was one of the most beloved and respected saints in the history of the world, but he did not achieve that all by himself. The truth is we are incredibly indebted to Simon Peter’s ...

2912. Unexpected Evangelists

John 4:1-26

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... tell. Even your own questions. So tell it. Suddenly, we realize that we are hearing all this on the first Sunday of Mission Month at First Presbyterian. And what is the mission of the church? To go and make disciples.(1) That was Jesus final instruction to the church. And what is the first step in the disciple-making process? Invite them in. Just as a certain Samaritan lady did so long ago. Can you do that? Why not! Think about what you might say. Why is the church important to you? What times in your life ...

2913. "Wow!"

Mark 9:2-13

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... Jesus out. Not good. Listen to Jesus. Fourth, remember where your work is. The valley. The church is the only institution I know of that exists primarily for the sake of those outside it. If we listen to Jesus, we hear him say again, "GO...make disciples." One final suggestion (and this I get not from the text, but rather sanctified speculation grown out of a lifetime of observation). If you would be truly prepared for Christ's invitation to the mountain top, have about you an air of joyous expectancy. When ...

2914. Theology in Snow

Psalm 147:1-20

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... the Lord for who knows how long by this time. They had seen some pretty spectacular things - the blind restored to sight; the lame made to walk; even the dead raised back to life. They had heard about the kingdom of heaven. But in spite of all that, those disciples were still creatures of their own culture, prisoners of a mind set that told them about rank and privilege and then showed them what fun it could be to be the top dog in a society. So it is almost to be expected that they would think in those ...

2915. John the Baptist

Matthew 3:1-12, Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... of ME as the Messiah, but one who is now here is so much greater than I, that I am not even worthy to be his disciple. Even that is too much of an honor for me in comparison to him. I am not even good enough to be the slave that unties ... comes after me is preferred before me, for he was before me.' It was a turning point in my ministry. "The very next day, two of my disciples were standing talking with me when Jesus came by. I guess they could see the smile beginning on my face, and they looked at me with ...

2916. The Ultimate Question

Matthew 16:13-20

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... "Your will be done." The film does an excellent job of portraying Jesus as very human with a good sense of humor and appreciation of fun, something I have long insisted is true. I do not know if he actually started any water fights with the disciples, but I would not rule it out either. Call that scene artistic licence. That certainly came into play with the depiction of Satan. The Evil One is portrayed alternately by a man in a twentieth century designer suit with slicked back hair, looking for all the ...

2917. The Pleasure of Your Company

Matthew 26:17-30

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... The subject of the verbs is the message of the event: "he took...he gave thanks...he broke...he gave..." Jesus is not the served, but the server. It is Jesus who, prior to the meal, had put on the garb of a servant and washed the disciples' feet. Jesus is the most active one in the room. Not one who reclines and receives, but the one who stands and gives. He still does. What's that? Just a minute. Oh. There is someone at the door for you. Amen! ________________________________________ 1. Adapted from Max ...

2918. I Am Sombody!!!

Mark 1:9-13, Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... infants or adults), it is no different. There is surely the affirmation of God's incredible and unconditional love AND...and this is a big AND...a commissioning to service in the name of Jesus Christ. That is why we take so seriously the promises that new disciples make or their parents make on their behalf - to live the Christian faith, to teach that faith to the children. We even go for extra help: we ask the congregation, "Do you, as members of the church of Jesus Christ, promise to guide and nurture, by ...

2919. Building a World

Acts 2:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them. Pentecost was a time of celebration for the Jews. Jerusalem was filled with devout men and women from every nation. When they heard this sound, a crowd of them came together in bewilderment, because each one heard the disciples speaking in his own language. Utterly amazed, they asked: "Are not all these men who are speaking Galileans? Then how is it that each of us hears them in his own native language?" It was a strange and moving day for all who were present ...

2920. The "E" Word

John 1:35-42

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... that the Strode's method of preaching the gospel will effectively win anyone to Christ or the church. The question raised then is what WILL win them? After all, the last thing the Lord told us to do...the Great Commission... was get out there and MAKE DISCIPLES.(1) It was not a suggestion; it was command! I read of one fellow's efforts. This man was not well educated and his manner was somewhat rough and crude. He became a Christian and took the Lord's requirement seriously. He kept pestering his pastor to ...

2921. The Triumphant Christ

Revelation 1:1-3

Sermon

King Duncan

... successful fraud. Contrast the burial accorded Emperor Norton with that given to Jesus of Nazareth. There was nothing fraudulent about Jesus. Never was a man more authentic. Nobody walked the talk better than he did. He told his disciples to forgive their enemies, and as he hung on the cross, he prayed for forgiveness for those who had put him there. He told his disciples to serve the least and the lowest, and among his last words were words of encouragement to a thief who was dying beside him. He told his ...

2922. How Can You Tell A Christian?

John 13:31-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... What is this perfect obedience to which he calls them? "A new commandment I give to you," he says to them, "that you love one another; even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another." NOTICE, FIRST OF ALL, THAT LOVE IS NOT OPTIONAL FOR FOLLOWERS OF JESUS. Jesus says, "A new commandment I give to you . . ." Not a suggestion, not a recommendation. A commandment. Why is it a commandment? Because there is a part of ...

2923. Prayers That Work

Luke 11:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Give us each day our daily bread; and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us; and lead us not into temptation.'" This, of course, is an early version of what we know as the Lord's Prayer. Jesus is giving his disciples a pattern for prayer. It begins with an acknowledgment of who God is. It includes a request that our daily needs be met, that our sins be forgiven and that we be delivered from the power of the Tempter. The implication is that if you never prayed another ...

2924. Did You Ask How Much It Was Going To Cost?

Luke 14:25-35

Sermon

King Duncan

... was a large crowd following him ” as usual. After all, he was the hottest ticket in town. But many were following him out of mere curiosity or because they had nothing better to do. He was not interested in that. Jesus didn't want spectators. He wanted disciples. He didn~t want gawkers. He wanted people who were willing to put their life on the line. He decided to put them to the test. "Whoever comes to me and does not hate father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, yes, and even life ...

2925. No More Pain!

John 8:31-41

Sermon

King Duncan

... ) That is the freedom that Christ wants to give us. We are important! We matter! We are not slaves ” we are sons and daughters of God! This is the truth that sets us free. It's not complicated. Jesus says, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." What is his word? It is that truth revealed from Genesis to Revelation that the God who created us loves us and calls us to be God's own children, God's own chosen ones. Put away ...

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2901. The Struggle of Faith

Matthew 11:1-19

Sermon

Gregory J. Johanson

2902. Backsliding

John 6:60-71

Sermon

Brett Blair

2903. What Must I DO to Receive Life?

Mark 10:17-31

Sermon

Brett Blair

2904. Home for the Holidays

Luke 2:41-52

Sermon

William G. Carter

2905. Father Knows Best?

Luke 6:17-26

Drama

Dave Marsh

2906. A True Story

Luke 24:1-12

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

2907. Father Knows Best?

Matthew 5:1-12

Drama

Dave Marsh

... and I’ll educate you in the ways of religious biblicaldom. Adam: Ok, here we go. Verse 1: Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. Dave: Ok, now Jesus decides to take it easy and have a seat and talk to these disciple guys. Disciple, I believe, is Greek for ‘He who follows him that sits down on a mountain.’ Adam: Cool. Wow. Greek. (impressed) Dave: Keep going son. Learn from me. Adam: Okay, …"Blessed are the poor in ...

2908. Choosing the Way to the Cross

Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon

James W. Moore

2909. A Response to the Beatitudes

Matt 5:1-12; Luke 6:17-26

Illustration

Brett Blair & James Garrett

2910. The Peace Of Christ In A Chaotic World

John 14:15-31

Sermon

Brett Blair