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2976. A Remedy For Anger

Matthew 5:21-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... d you like the lady in the store?" Emmett whistled his approval. Someone near by heard his whistle and did not like an African American whistling at a Caucasian woman. It was 2:30 a.m. the next Sunday when two men stormed into the house where Emmett was staying and took him at gun point. Three days later they discovered his badly beaten body. This is the hardest thing a mother or father is ever confronted with - the murder of their child. This tragic event would leave a mark on Mamie's life. Years after the ...

2977. Beyond Temptation

Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... wall. If you wish to renounce your commitment to Jesus Christ, leave now!" Two or three quickly left, then another. After a few seconds a few more. "This is your last chance. Either turn against your faith in Christ," he ordered, "or stay and suffer the consequences." Another left. Finally, two more in embarrassed silence with their faces covered slipped out into the night. No one else moved. Parents with small children trembling beside them looked down reassuringly. They fully expected to be gunned down ...

2978. Eating Cold Grits

John 14:5-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... . 1. "Beisbol, Mama, and Me." Tony Pena. Guideposts. July 1992, pp. 10-13. 2. The Upper Room. Willis H. Moore. May/June 1990, p. 25. 3. Yes Lord, I Have Sinned, But I Have Several Excellent Excuses. James W. Moore. Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1991, pp 101-103. 4. How to Stay Alive As Long As You Live. Robert H. Spain. Nashville: Dimensions for Living, 1992, p. 85. 5. Laugh Again. Charles R. Swindoll. Dallas: Word Publishing, 1991, pp. 237239.

2979. Get Your Third Class Tickets Here!

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... of a problem, second-class ticket holders would have to get off until the problem was resolved. You could stand off to the side and watch as other people worked. You didn’t have to get your hands dirty. But second-class ticket holders were not allowed to stay on board. When the stagecoach was unstuck you would get back on and take your seat. If you had a third-class ticket, you would definitely have to get off if there was a problem Why? Because it was your responsibility to help solve the problem. You ...

2980. For Laughing Out Loud!

Genesis 18:1-15

Sermon

King Duncan

... down before them he welcomed them to his home. In biblical times hospitality was very important to people in the Middle East. It was almost a sacred obligation. Hospitality was given to any passing traveler, even a member of a hostile tribe. Abraham invited the travelers to stay with him. He and Sarah did all they could to take care of these unexpected guests. This brings us to the first thing to be said for the morning. God Has a Plan for Each of Us. God certainly had a plan for Abraham. He called him ...

2981. Building For Durability

Matthew 7:24-29

Sermon

Timothy Wilkins

... a 7-1/2-year building program for Solomon ™s temple. As diverse as these three buildings are, the Taj Mahal, the Great Pyramids of Egypt and the Temple of Solomon, there is a truth common to all, for, you see, all were built for durability. They were built to stay, and their durability was grounded on rock. Jesus, when speaking on the building of life, often used the image of a rock. In fact Jesus, in concluding His Sermon on the Mount, stated that life, if it is to be durable, must be built on a rock. He ...

2982. Whatever Became of Sin?

Romans 6:23

Sermon

Lowell D. Streiker

... of fearing that my spouse will be faithless, my employees dishonest, my environment poisoned, the money in my pockets debased by inflation, the wheels will fall off of my new car, the washer repairman will not show up on Wednesday morning even though I have stayed home from work in order to let him in, the can opener that I just bought will not open cans, the physician will misdiagnose my condition and recommend unneeded surgery. Anxiety is not being able to take my brothers and sisters in Christ at their ...

2983. Confused But Not Forgotten

Genesis 21:8-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... cans in the back of markets. They also waited in soup lines for hours for a hot meal. Their only income came from collecting bottles and cans to return for deposit. "I felt so all alone and confused," Judy recalls. "I had no family that would let us stay with them and friends just seemed to disappear overnight...." It was a very difficult time for Judy and her six children. "When I felt myself slipping and giving way to my hate I grabbed my Bible and read," Judy recounts. "I talked to God as if He were ...

2984. How Much Do You Trust God?

Genesis 22:1-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... a child. You don't worship the God I worship if you could ever read that into this story. God never intended that Abraham should harm this child in any way. I suspect that deep in his heart Abraham knew that. Perhaps that is why he told his servant, "Stay here with the donkey; the boy and I will go over there; WE will come back to you." In silence father and son walked the final steps to the mountain. As they approached their destination Isaac asked his father, "The fire and the wood are here, but where is ...

2985. The Conversion Of A Scoundrel

Genesis 28:10-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... ENCOUNTER GOD AT UNLIKELY TIMES IN OUR LIVES AND AT UNLIKELY PLACES. This is the first thing we need to see this morning. It was while Jacob was trying to escape from his brother’s wrath that he encountered God. Jacob "came to a certain place and stayed there for the night." He was literally scared to death. He was a fugitive running away. He was uncertain what would happen next. He found a stone and used it for a pillow. According to legend he was so afraid and uncomfortable camping outside that he found ...

2986. The Greatest Discovery Of All

Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:31-35

Sermon

King Duncan

... of his treasure what is new and what is old," Jesus told the disciples. The new always takes priority over the old. When we return from the grocery store we put in the refrigerator anything that might spoil. We do this as quickly as possible so the fresh food will stay fresh. We don't wait until the old food is gone. We don't even wait until we have room in the refrigerator. Instead we move things around; we even throw out the stuff which might not be good. The same is true with our faith. Each day provides ...

2987. It's Not Nice To Call Someone A Dog

Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... wading waist deep in the water, she suddenly disappeared. Before the lifeguard could reach her, a nearby swimmer dove to the rescue and surfaced in seconds with Linda safe in his arms. The unknown man carried her to the beach, telling her everything would be all right. He stayed with her until he was sure she was fine. The women thanked the man for his heroic act but it didn’t seem like such a big deal for him. The stranger then rejoined his friends. When the women were ready to leave they noticed one of ...

2988. Gaining A Gratitude Attitude

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... is born out of a deep relationship with the Creator. It is a dynamic two-way flow of communication between our heart and God's. It is not merely a ritual we go through or a cheap means of getting what we want. It is a means by which we stay in the presence of the Divine. It is a means by which we not only make known our requests of Him, but He also makes known His requests of us. St. Paul understood and lived that kind of prayer. He was connected to the source of all power, all love ...

2989. For Future Generations

Psalm 22:1-31

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... . He’d erase all the horrors from her mind. But it didn’t happen that way. Their conversation left her cold, she said. He was busy with other things. He didn’t hear the loneliness in her voice. He couldn’t be bothered with her fears and her needs. ...Stay out of trouble! he said. Okay, honey?! And then he went back to his safe world, his clean world, his bright world. And she was left alone in hers: dark, lonely, confused. No one is with me! she said to herself. No one can keep me safe! There’s ...

2990. Keeping Alert For Christmas

Mark 13:32-37, Mark 13:1-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... He was unsure. Whenever he returned, though, he expected to find his house in order. One of the servants was given the job of doorkeeper. It was his responsibility to keep watch. Since the doorkeeper did not know when the master would return he had to stay awake. He had to keep watch. He could not allow himself to become engrossed with other activities. We get the impression that if the master returned and found the doorkeeper asleep, he would be in serious trouble. So it is with those who serve Christ. We ...

2991. Trying To Get The Pageant Right!

John 1:19-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... were stunned. They expected to be turned away. Obediently, they walked into the inn. But the young man playing Joseph was equal to the occasion. He looked around, turned to the audience, and said, "Hey, this place is a dump. We'd rather stay in a stable!" (2) What would life be without such surprises? A lot less embarrassing someone is thinking. One more story might brighten your Advent celebration. Adlai Stevenson, the much-respected politician who opposed Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower for the presidency told ...

2992. A Cross In A Cradle

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

King Duncan

... arm. This Sunday after Christmas gives us one last opportunity to clutch the Christ child as well ” to reaffirm the simple truth of Christmas. What is that simple truth? It is three-fold. FIRST, GOD ALWAYS KEEPS HIS PROMISES. Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus stayed in Bethlehem for a week. Mary and Joseph were devout Jews who took their religious obligations seriously. When Jesus was only eight days old they took him to Jerusalem to the Temple. The custom was for first born males to be presented to God ...

2993. Someone Is Calling In The Night

1 Samuel 3:1--4:1

Sermon

King Duncan

... instructed him. God speaks. What prevents us from hearing? Could it be that we never listen? Maybe we need to discipline ourselves to hear the voice of God. An Oklahoma lady named Ruth Andrews had a decision to make. She wasn't making enough as a substitute teacher to stay in the apartment she had been in for a year. She was unsure what to do. She was considering taking a live-in job caring for an elderly woman. The family had not decided whether or not to hire her. One thing Ruth was certain about was that ...

2994. Surprised On The Mountaintop

Mark 9:2-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... the large windows. After eating stew the men were ready for bed. But then they looked out those same windows. They were taken by surprise by what they saw. For one night only they had the best seats on the planet for nature's most spectacular show. They stayed up watching in delight and wonder. The scene faded away only with the rising of the sun. Both of them were left awed and exhausted. That morning Charles began to wonder if maybe the pilot left him on the mountain on purpose. Maybe the pilot sized them ...

2995. A Life Above All Others

John 12:20-36

Sermon

King Duncan

... that he would walk again. An around-the-clock prayer vigil was scheduled. When he awakened from sleep, either day or night, he insisted that the attending nurse repeat this affirmation: "In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise and walk." During his five-month stay in a Boston hospital, Dr. Jones used a tape recorder to chart the progress of his returning speech. During this time he began to dictate a book that was titled The Divine Yes. He was taken to the Himalayas in India for further recuperation. Finally ...

2996. Passage To New Life

John 20:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... with no windows, two solid steel plates for a door, a solid slab of concrete for a bed, and absolute darkness. In the sixteenth year of his imprisonment, Racehoss contradicted one of the guards. And for this he was locked in the tomb. This was not his first stay in that horrible place, but there was something different this time. He became terrified as soon as they shoved him in. He heard rushing water nearby, and he knew for sure that it was going to seep in and drown him. He went crazy. He ran around the ...

2997. Walking Into The Heart Of God

1 John 2:28--3:10

Sermon

King Duncan

... Yes, of course, she was told, she should baptize them. And the prison ministry entered a new phase. In the last two years, Lydia Istomina has baptized over 200 prisoners. The pastor from Louisiana visited last summer and baptized 49 himself men during his stay. Lydia and 20 members of the church's choir visit the prison every Sunday to lead prayer and worship. The prisoners who are now Christians make regular offerings from the rubles they earn making products in the prison shop. Their offering goes back to ...

2998. The Jesus Connection

John 15:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... to say, "Sometimes I feel as if the whole world is looking at my light." (5) That is how we ought to feel ” as if the whole world is looking at our light which glorifies God. God is the gardener, Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. We stay strong by being connected with him. Our purpose is to bear the fruit of love, hope, and joy in the world. When we do, we glorify God. Jesus said, "Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit." 1. Laura C. Martin. GARDEN FLOWER FOLKLORE. (Chester ...

2999. Where God Can Be Seen

John 15:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... had a four-year-old son whom she loved very much. When he contracted the disease known as "black diphtheria," Alice was devastated. The disease was highly contagious and very deadly. Not being in the best of health herself, the nurses continually warned the Princess to stay away from her son. Naturally this would be very difficult for any mother. Still, Alice knew she would be in danger if she ignored the warning. One day as Princess Alice stood in a far corner of her son's room, she heard her son whisper ...

3000. Battle With The Law

Mark 2:23-3:6

Sermon

King Duncan

... breakfast before partaking of Holy Communion was a sin comparable with fornication. (5) Where do these heresies come from? They come from an obsession with the law. May I suggest to you very quickly three additional problems with a legalistic faith? First of all, you can stay within the bounds of the law and still be a scoundrel. A woman was visiting the Leaning Tower of Pisa some years ago, and she noticed a man handing a slip of paper to the tourists who parked their cars nearby. He asked, and received, a ...

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