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3076. Easter 4

Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 23:1-6, 1 Peter 2:13-25, John 10:1-21

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

... we join the many others before us who have longed to return to this time and have sought to recreate the Jerusalem context by adopting the patterns of community life mentioned in these verses, we should remind ourselves bluntly that those first Jerusalem disciples sowed the seeds of their own demise by doing some of the striking things that we read about in this text. We refer especially to the pooling of resources, which turned out to be a shortsighted measure that ultimately exhausted their wherewithal ...

3077. Easter Vigil

Genesis 1:1-2:3, Romans 6:1-14, Matthew 28:1-10

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

... the director of all this action. Matthew also overtly improves the performance of the women in his telling of the story. They do not merely leave in fear, even if that means reverential fear of the Lord! They leave, and we are told that they intend to tell the disciples what they have seen and heard, as they were directed to do. The fear they feel is mixed with and overcome by joy, so that their fear is clearly the fear of the Lord. But beyond these somewhat obvious changes, we have in 28:9-10 the account ...

3078. Changed Lives - The Woman at the Well

John 4:1-26

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King Duncan

... are also blinded to the fact that we are the Samaritan woman. We, too, have fallen short of the grace of God, but the hand of grace is reached out to us as well. This is a story of a changed life. You may remember how the story ends. His disciples return and are surprised to find Jesus talking with a woman. But no one asked, “What do you want?” or “Why are you talking with her?” Then, leaving her water jar, the woman goes back to the town and says to the people, “Come, see a man who told me ...

3079. God's Dirty Job

Romans 5:1-11

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Leonard Sweet

... the world. The Incarnation was the greatest “Dirty Job” of all time. It was the Great Come Down story. Jesus “came down.” Jesus got down and dirty with us. How down and dirty? All the way down . . . down on his hands and knees, when he washed his disciples feet, the dirtiest part of the human body in the 1st century, like no rabbi in history had done before. And you don’t wash anyone’s feet without getting your hands dirty and wet. How down and dirty? All the way down . . . . down to the pit of ...

3080. Jesus Wuvs Me and Dat's Dat

John 15:1-5

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James W. Moore

... to live in water… we were made to live in close fellowship with our Lord… and nothing can take the place of that.” That’s what this passage in John 15 is all about. Just a few days before the crucifixion and resurrection, Jesus said to His disciples, “I am the vine, you are the branches.” In other words, “Stay connected to me and you will live and thrive and bear fruit. Apart from me, you will wither and die.” The Apostle Paul spoke about that in his writings. Let me paraphrase him like this ...

3081. How to Live a Sizzle-When-It-Drizzles Life

John 10:1-21

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Leonard Sweet

... was the approaching nightfall, and that urge to band and bond when shadows creep longer, that prompted the two forlorn disciples that we met last week on the Emmaus road to coax their walking companion to join them: “Stay with us ... is not a pain-free life. An abundant life is not a “charmed” life. In fact, I will guarantee you this: even though you are a disciple of Jesus, even though you have experienced God’s amazing grace, there will be periods when every day of your life is the same . . . the worst ...

3082. What More Can He Give?

Colossians 1:15-23

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James McCormick

... restoring Him to life, God sent His Son back again. God sent Him back to the soldiers who had crucified Him to say, “You’re forgiven.” God sent Him back to Peter who had denied Him to say, “Peter, you’re forgiven.” God sent Him back to the disciples who had forsaken Him, to say, “You’re forgiven. You’re forgiven! Now, you go tell the whole world that they’re forgiven. Tell them that I want them to be my sons and daughters. Baptize them and bring them to Me, because I love them so.” Do ...

3083. Would You Make a Good Witness? (Ascension Day)

Acts 1:1-11

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King Duncan

... witnesses like Su. You and I don’t face the same challenges as these witnesses, but Christ does expect the same level of commitment. So, how good a witness are you? It’s really a simple assignment if you choose to accept it: Live credibly as a disciple of Christ. And be a person who cares. Be pro-active about it. Live boldly, confidently, creatively, so that the world will know that you are a follower of the Nazarene. “You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ...

3084. EXEGESIS: 1 Peter 4:12-14; 6:6-11

1 Peter 4:12-19

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Leonard Sweet

... can cast all their anxiety onto the God who cares so completely for them (v.7). Far from being passive, Christians are called to "discipline" and counseled to "keep alert" as they confront the world (v.8). The suffering and threats encountered as disciples of Jesus come not from the Roman Empire and not from the Jewish authorities. They come from the ultimate malevolent force in the universe: the "adversary" is none other than THE Adversary, "the devil," whose entire existence is aimed against God and God ...

3085. 2 Corinthians 1: 11-13

2 Corinthians 1:1-11

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Leonard Sweet

... . The disruptive issues tormenting this community were taking the focus of faith away from Christ crucified. All Paul’s directives are “cross-eyed” and thus the most Christ-like expressions of faithfulness. This is the “common mind” all disciples of Jesus must cultivate. The result of living according to the first four directives will naturally bring about conditions that will enable the fifth directive to exist—“live in peace” or “cultivate peace.” Paul promises the Corinthians that ...

3086. 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

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Leonard Sweet

3087. Matthew 7: 21-29

Matthew 7:24-29

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Leonard Sweet

... , sand-built house, like those who hear but do not act (both with their hands and with their hearts), is destined to fail and fall apart on that final day. Although Jesus’ remarks in the Sermon on the Mount were ostensibly directed toward his innermost disciples (see 5:1), the text in 7:28 reveals that a gathered crowd heard and reacted to his words as well. As Jesus’ concludes his teachings Matthew marks the spot with a first use of a soon-to-be familiar formula: “kai egeneto”--“and it happened ...

3088. Planting Seeds

Matthew 13:1-23

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King Duncan

... OF CHRIST. We know that’s true. We are not only “good soil” but once the Gospel is sown in our lives, we are to join with Christ in sowing the seeds of the kingdom in the lives of others as well. Jesus told us to go out and “make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything [Christ has] commanded [us]” (Matthew 28:19-20). This is the Great Commission. It is the task of every follower of Jesus. We are ...

3089. Don't Sweat the Sin Debt

John 19:30

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James Merritt

... up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the prophets concerning the Son of Man will be accomplished." (Lk. 18:31) Again, the word accomplished is the same word Jesus used when He said, "It is finished!" But then after the cross He said to the disciples in Lk. 24:44, "These are the words which I spoke to you while I was still with you, that all things must be fulfilled which were written in the Law of Moses and the Prophets, and the Psalms concerning Me." And all things were fulfilled. Not one ...

3090. God's Prescription for a Healthy Christian

Jude 1:17-21

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James Merritt

... these cults who come knocking on their door and refuse to even talk to them, is because deep down they know they can't handle them. John Calvin said, "It is impossible for man to obtain even the minutest portion of light and sound doctrine without being a disciple of this Book."2 Your faith will never be any stronger than its foundation. That's why Paul said, "Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God." Dwight L. Moody said, "I prayed for faith and thought that someday faith would come down and ...

3091. Building Your Home on the Rock

Matthew 7:24-27

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James Merritt

... ... Do we have to write this down? And Andrew said... Are we supposed to know this? And James said... Will we have a test on this? And Phillip said... I don't have any paper. And Bartholomew said... Do we have to turn this in? And John said... The other disciples didn't have to learn this. And Matthew said... Can I go to the boy's room? And Judas said... What does this have to do with real life? And Jesus wept. As we bring a close to "Family Album" make this your last snapshot. Take this book (the Bible ...

3092. Romans 8:26-30

Romans 8:18-27

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Leonard Sweet

... the Spirit’s “groanings,” is of a different nature altogether. In fact, while the Spirit’s utterances may be inarticulate to each of us, they succeed in communicating to God, the one who “searches the heart,” our true desires and needs. Because Jesus’ disciples are “in Christ,” the Spirit of Christ may reach God in prayer. The thrust behind all of Paul’s illustrations here is to give reasons for why “hope” (v.24) is the right attitude and key to faithfulness. Just like both Peter and ...

3093. Finishing Strong

Philippians 3:12-14

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Bill Bouknight

... years ago. We launched a capital campaign for the mission and ministry of Christ Church called “TOUCHING TOMORROW TOGETHER.” We called it “T-3” for short. It was designed to support our mission which is “to glorify God as we make disciples, mature disciples, and mobilize disciples of Jesus Christ.” 1686 of you pledged $9 million, over and above your regular giving to the budget of the church, to be contributed over a three-year period. Today we are 66 percent of the way through the campaign, and ...

3094. Almost Persuaded

Matthew 19:16-30

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Bill Bouknight

... ? So he went away sorrowful. One doesn't have to be a psychiatrist to conclude that the young man probably became a grumpy old man, unhappy with his money, always looking back sadly to that day when, face to face with the Master, he almost became a disciple. Let me give you a slice of truth that you won’t hear very often in nice respectable churches like this. Not everybody here is going to hell, but everybody, including the preacher, deserves to go to hell. Why? Because all of us are sinners. Most of ...

3095. Is There Hope For World Peace?

Matthew 24:1-35

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Bill Bouknight

... world would be safer. But what does the Bible say? Let’s see if God’s word can give us answers concerning world peace. The 24th chapter of Matthew’s gospel is filled with Jesus’ predictions about the future. Let me set the scene for you. The disciples had been admiring Solomon’s temple in Jerusalem. Indeed, the Temple was one of the most beautiful buildings in the ancient world. At that time it was already 1000 years old. It was built of white marble and plated with gold. Some of the temple’s ...

3096. Searching: MySpace

Hebrews 11:8-13

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John E. Harnish

... to MySpace.com. That is through the world-wide web. You see, it is not really private at all. Once you enter, you are immediately connected with 20 million people all across the globe. And when you click into this space, when you choose to become a disciple of Jesus, when you log-on with the body of Christ, you are automatically connected to the "World Wide Web" of faith and become one with all who proclaim the name of Jesus Christ. This day is not just about your personal faith, your personal identity and ...

3097. When Seeing is Not Believing

John 20:19-31

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John E. Harnish

... the week..." Imagine...just hours later, really, it is the evening of the day of Resurrection, the evening of the day which began in a garden, the evening of the day when Mary saw the Lord, the evening of the first day of the week. The doors are shut. The disciples are scared to death, and Jesus comes and stands among them and he says, "Peace be with you." He says it three times here, you notice. My guess is they needed to hear it! It is an amazing moment, even more direct than Mary's brief encounter in the ...

3098. Worship and Wonder

John 1:1-14

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John E. Harnish

... the third day, in accordance to the scriptures. (I Corinthians 15:1) It's the reminder of the central message of the Gospel, a reminder of the word we have to proclaim. And today, just as in the Corinthian church, there is a desperate need for disciples of Christ to be grounded in the faith, to grow together in our spiritual journey, to nurture one another in the life and spirit of Jesus Christ. John Wesley's genius in the early Methodist movement was the network of "class meetings, societies and bands" for ...

3099. Lost in Wonder, Love and Praise

Matthew 1:18-25

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John E. Harnish

3100. Gifts: Standing on the Promises

Malachi 4:10

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John E. Harnish

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