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Antonyms: bad feeling, acrimony, animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, bitterness, detestation, disgust, dislike, disrelish, enmity, friction, grievances, grudges, hatred, hostility, loathing, malevolence, malice

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276. Is There Room For Shepherds?

Luke 2:8-14

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... a rather unique solution. They took shears and sheared just the top of the head of the ewes. The ewes could feel the change in the weather, and head back to the barn. That solution saved many of the lambs. Sometimes our hearts get all warm and woolly. It's not wrong; we like that warm fuzzy feeling, and we get comfortable with it. But maybe, we get a bit too comfortable, too contented with our good fortune and the blessings of life. And when that happen we get to a point that we can't feel what others are ...

277. Discover the Meaning of Christmas

Luke 2:1-14, (15-20)

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... don't you complain. I told her you could fix that oil furnace in a jiffy." And then Mom strode off to the kitchen to warm up the milk. The kids wrapped each of the three little children in their own blanket. The children's mother explained that her husband ... t be too hard to fix. I'll look it over, see what it needs." Mom came into the living room carrying a plate of cookies and warm milk. As she set the cups down on the coffee table, she noticed the figure of the Baby Jesus lying in the center of the table. ...

278. Stewardship of the Earth (Series: Stewardship: Discover This Word and Love It!)

Psalm 8:1-9

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... 100 years, women got the right to vote and blacks got the right to eat at lunch counters, and a man walked on the moon, speaks volumes to our capabilities under God, to bring liberty and justice for all. So let us not relent on this issue of global warming, or the destruction of the rain forest, or the depletion of human worth through the trafficking of drugs. We can do better, and we must do better for the glory of God and the good of people. We are called to CELEBRATE and WORSHIP the God of all creation ...

279. Hope in a Plain Brown Wrapper

Luke 1:47-55

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... unique solution. They took shears and sheared just the top of the head of the ewes. Then when the weather changed, they felt it and headed back to the barn, thus saving many of their lambs. Sometimes our hearts get all warm and woolly. It's not wrong; we like that warm fuzzy feeling, and we get comfortable with it. Sometimes the wool around our hearts builds, not for warmth, but for protection. It acts as a cushion against the blows of the world, the crushing sorrow we feel, that compassion fatigue. At ...

280. Out of the Miry Bog (Dealing with Depression)

Psalm 22:1-31

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... problem was. So, without saying a word, he simply stood, walked over in front of the woman’s chair, signaled her to stand, took her by the hands, looked at her in the eyes for a long time, then gathered into his arms and gave her a big, warm hug. You could see the change come over the woman. Her face softened, her eyes lit up, she immediately relaxed. Her whole face glowed. Stepping back, the doctor said to the husband, “See, that’s all she needs.” With that, the man said, “Okay, I’ll bring her ...

281. Miracles in Contrast

John 1:1-18

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... love as a weapon. But here is the strongest power in heaven and on earth. This is the reason the gates of hell are surprised. “When the cold wind of impersonality blows through the world where we live, what warms us? Love. “When the cold wind of anxiety turns our souls purple, what warms us - even in death? Love. “When guilt chills us into utter loneliness, what for gives us and thaws us out into freedom? Love. (Dow Kirkpatrick) That’s what we are celebrating here. At Christmas God is whispering to ...

282. A Parable in a Miracle

Mark 1:40-45

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... . Let that speak to us now. It’s a powerful parable which pictures Jesus in his most characteristic style —the compassionate Christ. He felt sorry for the leper. He was filled with pity. Compassion is really the word and it’s a positive, warm, personal reaching out in love. No condescension as we sometimes attach the word pity. Jesus listened to him — looked at him — gave him his total loving attention. Then he touched him. That act of identification and solidarity, that’s essential but so often ...

283. We Hold These Truths To Be Essential

1 Peter 3:8-16

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... to God." Then, on May 24, 1738, John went very unwillingly to a Bible study on Aldersgate Street and as he says it, “About a quarter before nine, when the leader was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ, I felt my heart strangely warmed. I felt I did trust in Christ and in Christ alone for my salvation and an assurance was given me, that he had taken away my sins, even mine, and saved me from the law of sin and death. No longer was I a servant, I became a son." And ...

284. The Family As Church

2 Timothy 1:3-8

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... Mrs. Pickford, his primary teacher. “I do not remember the lessons she taught, but I remember Mrs. Pickford very well. She was gracious, understanding, warm. She made us feel valuable and able. Her only problem was she was naïve. She kept saying she was sure I wouldn’t ... to burn is to fan those coals into a flame. “It only takes a spark to get the fire going, and then all those round can warm up to its glowing.” How can we fan into flame the fires of faith? Fan it in your own life and in the lives of ...

285. Luke 10:1-11; 16-20

Luke 11:1-13

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... and more like advice on how to avoid being mugged. With each new directive Jesus affirms that his emissaries will meet both welcome and rejection on their journeys. While they are to offer “peace” to every house they enter, that peace may be warmly received and reciprocated with hospitality, or it might bounce back to them off a wall of hostility. Whether hospitality or hostility, it will be the message, and not the messenger, that is judged, accepted, or rejected. Jesus instructs his envoys to abide by ...

286. In Prayer’s Way

Luke 10:1-24

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... That is why whether the prayer is for more rain in a drought-stricken plain, or drying sunshine for a flooded community - we are the answer to prayer. That is why whether the answer to prayer is for a cooling breeze during a scorching heat wave or for a warm shelter on a frozen winter night - we are the answer to prayer. That is why whether the answer to prayer is the community of companionship or for the silence of solitude - we are the answer to prayer. That is why whether the prayer is for a breath of ...

287. Marketing or Disciplemaking?

Acts 2:42-47

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... is coming into the presence of Almighty God. It is being ushered into the presence of the Holy Spirit and having our hearts strangely warmed and transformed. Let me tell you, my friends, when that happens you won't have to advertise it. People will know. Worship is to ... . What motivates you to get out of bed every Sunday morning and get to church by not later than 8:00 a.m. so that you can warm up and be ready to march down this aisle at 8:30 not one Sunday a year or two Sundays a year but 52 Sundays a year ...

288. Fanning the Flames of Family

Ephesians 5:8-10

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

“It only takes a spark to get the fires going and soon all those around can warm up to it glowing." Could the lyrics of that old camp song be true for the American family? What happens in your house may be more important ... . Is forgiveness and grace something that is practiced at your house? It only takes a spark to get the fire going. And soon all those around can warm up to its glowing. That's how it is with God's love. Would you let the Holy Spirit fan the flames of love throughout your family today?

289. Kiss The Chef! Thanksgiving Day

Luke 17:11-19

Sermon

Chris Ewing

... to remember and to recognize the abundance that surrounds us, the love that enfolds us, the providence that guides us. In a very real sense, gratitude is the key to a functioning faith. "I did not make the air I breathe," says Rabbi Ben Zion Bokser, "nor the sun that warms me ... I did not endow the muscles of hand and brain with the strength to plough and plant and harvest ... I know I am not a self-made man."3 I know that I have received benefits I could not have provided for myself. I also know that I do ...

290. Burned Beef

Isaiah 42:1-9

Sermon

Tony Everett

... plentiful enough for her family to pop into the microwave or simmer on the stove in case she had to work overtime. At 5:30 p.m. one evening, Jenny's husband, Terry, arrived home to an empty house and listened to Jenny's voice mail asking Terry to "warm up the beef stew that's in the casserole dish on the top shelf of the refrigerator. Keep the lid on to preserve the flavor." Terry followed the directions perfectly ... or, so he thought. Placing the dish on the front burner of the stove, Terry turned on the ...

291. God's Laughter

Genesis 18:1-15, 21:1-7

Sermon

Stan Purdum

... died in 1904 at the age of seventy. In his last hours, he was lying on his bed, surrounded by friends. At one point, it seemed that he had died, but one woman touched his feet and said, "No, he's not dead. Feel his feet. They're warm. No one ever died with warm feet." At that, Dr. Upham opened his eyes and said, "Joan of Arc did!" Those were his very last words — and evidence that even in his final moments, he was preserved by God's spirit of gladness.7 And so are all of us who follow Jesus ...

292. Pentecost ... Again!

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Sermon

Steven E. Albertin

... in Christian congregations. Every congregation that I have ever seen or belonged to struggles with this issue. For example, I have never met a congregation that does not describe itself as a "warm and caring family." But it seems that in every congregation there always seems to be those who are more part of the "warm and caring family" than others. Every congregation says that everyone is welcome, but there are always some that are more welcome than others. In this congregation, we say that all are welcome ...

293. Seeing God Work for Good

Romans 8:26-39

Sermon

Larry Lange

... , I supposed, was like everything else in Larry's life, ruined. The parking lot, when I finally reached it long after there were any walleye left to fry, was completely full. I was soaking wet, shivering, starving. Inside the town hall it was bright as day and as warm and humid as a June afternoon. I saw Larry, a man on death row, standing near the door, laughing and smiling. The crow's feet on his face were bright with tears of joy. It was not the Larry looking down from the highway across his neighbor's ...

294. The World According to Paul

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... from idolatry to faith in the one true God is a courageous social and religious step to take. Paul is impressed by their willingness to change. Paul's letter to the Thessalonians is in many ways a tribute to friendship. The letter is warm, full of fond memories and uplifting words. It is spontaneous and full of emotion. Paul promises to remember his new friends in prayer and offers eloquent thanks to God for the members of the congregation. Thanksgiving and prayer are wonderful ways to nourish friendships ...

295. All In A Day’s Work

Proverbs 10:4 · Genesis 2:15

Children's Sermon

Marti Kramer Suddarth

... help me harvest my wheat?” And do you know what her neighbors said? “Not me,” said the duck. “I’m too busy counting my feathers.” “Not me,” said the cat. “I’m too busy drinking this bowl of milk.” “Not me,” said the dog. “I’m too busy warming myself in the sun.” “Well then,” said the little red hen, “I guess I’ll do it myself.” And she did. Of course, there was much more work to be done. The wheat had to be threshed to separate the grain from the hay. After it was ...

296. Radiate Love

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... he comes home from school and maybe that will ease the pain. He probably won't be getting very many valentines." That afternoon she had warm cookies and a glass of milk sitting on the table. She went over to the window to watch as the kids came home. Sure enough ... Bless his heart, he is ready to burst into tears. His arms are empty." As Chad came into the house, and Mom said, "Mom has some warm cookies and milk for you." But Chad's face was all aglow. He just marched right by her and all he could say was, "I ...

297. The Burning Question

Acts 2:1-21

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... their numbers had grown, the disciples and believers gathered. And then God did more than breathe new life into them. God opened their hearts and poured out the Holy Spirit upon them and the Spirit rested on them like tongues of fire. And their hearts were "strangely warmed," As Wesley said. And that warmth, that fire, gave them the power they needed to carry out the mission of God. They received new life and a new source of power, the Holy Spirit. "What does this mean for us?" The same thing. We don't have ...

298. Earth, Wind and Fire

Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:1-15

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... of that uncertainty and put them in His heart so they wouldn't have to carry it any longer. And then God opened their hearts and poured out his Holy Spirit upon them and the Spirit rested on them like tongues of fire. And their hearts were "strangely warmed." That warmth, gave them the power they needed to carry out the mission of God. B. Monsters, Inc. is a movie about a monster world that is fueled by fear, literally. The company motto is "We scare because we care." Each day, Mike, Sully, and the other ...

299. There Will Be Peace

Isaiah 11:1-16

Sermon

King Duncan

... will attempt to take their own life this season because they feel so alone and hopeless? Since you don’t know who that person is, try giving everyone you meet a warm smile; it could make the difference. 7. Instead of nit-picking about what the retailer in your town calls the holiday, be patient with the people who work there. Give them a warm smile and a kind word. Even if they aren’t allowed to wish you a “Merry Christmas” that doesn’t keep you from wishing them one. Then stop shopping there on ...

300. Worry Not

Matthew 6:25-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... are often a haven for birds in flight. Kenneth Garrett, who sailed from Poland to America during the Bicentennial rendezvous of tall ships, wrote that a pair of doves came aboard briefly. Later a tiny wren alighted on his ankle and scurried up his trouser leg. The wren warmed and rested itself in his trouser leg for about 45 minutes and then emerged and took off for shore. (8) The birds of the air “do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more ...

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