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3226. Hell under Fire

Matthew 5:22; 28-30

Sermon

James Merritt

... her? Was she alive when you put her in the bay? I think of Conner (Laci's unborn son) saying: 'Daddy, please don't kill us. I promise I won't take her away from you. Daddy, please don't. Stop.' Now it is time for you to take responsibility for murdering Laci and Conner, your son, your own flesh and blood....Now Scott Peterson, I say this to you: 'You deserve to burn in hell for all eternity.'" Mrs. Rocha's last statement raises some huge questions. Is there a hell? The predominant 21st century world view is ...

3227. The “Gratitude Salute”

James 1:19-27

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... of God in our lives, and to say “thank you.” But just “showing up” isn’t a true “thank you.” Once we really “pay attention” to what God has done and is doing for us, what transformation has been wrought by the Holy Spirit — a little more response is called for. This is where James’ text gets tough. He calls upon all of us who claim the gift of salvation to be “doers” not just “hearers” of the word. If the truth of the gospel of Christ has been implanted in us, then we “do ...

3228. A Little Dirt Is Good for You

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... on to the traditions of men.” This was not a matter of hygiene. And, it was not even about keeping traditions. Traditions and ceremonies are important. They remind us of our responsibilities. However, it bothered Jesus that the Pharisees could be such sticklers for their traditions and their ceremonies, but so blind to their responsibilities to other people. What was the great commandment? Certainly it was to love God, and traditions and ceremonies help us express our love for God. But what is the second ...

3229. Daily Homework

Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon

James Merritt

... honestly - a lot of us are not doing our homework. Sometime ago, Christianity Today magazine conducted a survey among its readers and found that: 89% agreed that faith in Jesus Christ was the only way to salvation 87% agreed that every Christian is responsible for evangelism Only 68% of the respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the most important task for Christians is to lead non-Christians to faith in Jesus Christ. Only 52% said, "I have been more active in telling others about Christ in the past ...

3230. One Step at a Time

Nehemiah 2:1-10

Sermon

James Merritt

... to do it: . So I answered them and said to them, "The God of heaven Himself will prosper us; therefore we His servants will arise and build, but you have no heritage or right or memorial in Jerusalem." (Nehemiah 2:20, NKJV) There are always three responses to ridicule, criticism, and cynicism. First of all, you respond with conviction. He said, "The God of heaven Himself will prosper us." You've got to believe the work you are doing is God's work. Then you must respond with courage. He said, "Therefore we ...

3231. Law and Order

Nehemiah 7:73b--8:18

Sermon

James Merritt

... to preach it. That is why we read in verse 8, "They read from the Book of the Law of God and clearly explained the meaning of what was being read, helping the people understand each passage." (Nehemiah 8:8, NLT) I just read to you my number one responsibility to this church. I just read to you the one thing we must do every time we gather together on Sunday and that is to make the Word of God plain to the people who come to hear it - especially the unchurched. Otherwise they will leave the church like ...

3232. Handling Objections

Psalm 1:1-6

Sermon

James Merritt

... this wait until the Gospel is fully presented? I always politely ask if I can wait until I am finished sharing with them what I believe to be the most important thing concerning their life and then attempt to answer their question. e. If a response is necessary, immediately respond quickly Be careful not to begin to quote" pontificate" on your answer. Many times a brief, but succinct answer will be sufficient to allow you to get back on track and to keep the message focused on Jesus Christ and the Gospel ...

3233. Eating in the Echoing Hall

2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33

Sermon

Stan Purdum

... his own life, an act attributed to his drug abuse. In the years that followed, Carroll O'Connor was instrumental in the passage of the Drug Dealers Civil Liability Act in California. The act states that citizens can sue drug dealers whom they feel are responsible for the drug-related deaths of family members. He also gave a number of television interviews in which he talked about his grief and what should be done about drug abuse. In addition, he made some television spots where he spoke to parents and said ...

3234. April Love

Sermon

Stan Purdum

... a couple prior to their wedding. I often begin those sessions by asking each partner to tell me what he or she likes best about the other. Sometimes they both are able to zero in right away on some quality in the other, but often the first response is "I like everything about him/her!" That's how the couple in the Song of Solomon felt. Hopefully all of us have known the joy of a consuming love for another person. Experience tells us that even in the best of relationships, though, ardor cannot constantly ...

3235. Nice Guys Finish First

Proverbs 1:20-33

Sermon

Stan Purdum

... which the reporter asked the question, "Why does the good guy always finish last?" Notice the question. It did not ask, "Do you think the good guy always finishes last?" but was worded to assume that good people always lose out. All four of the people whose responses were published indicated that, in one way or another, nice guys get shortchanged because they are not tough enough or because they don't have winning as their primary goal. Two did go on to say that sometimes good guys do come out on top, but ...

3236. Mark 8: 27-38

Mark 8:27-30

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... skills. The one question doesn’t ask the disciples for any personal conclusions or speculations. It only required that they had been listening to the crowds and their reactions. This much, apparently, they had been able to do . . . although their response might have been cribbed from Herod’s own guilty musings about Jesus’ identity (see Mark 6:14-16). The reported titles, John the Baptist, Elijah, or “one of the prophets” are hardly surprising. John and Jesus had history together. Elijah was ...

3237. What Shall We Become?

Luke 3:7-18

Sermon

Gary L. Carver

... words again, I found myself wondering how many times some burdened soul had tried to reach out and found a world so insensitive, so preoccupied, so caught up in one's own pursuit of happiness that no real effort was made to reach back to share. These responses that were made to Honor — were generalizations that said in effect: "I do not want to get involved. I have no time for you. I've got troubles enough of my own. Don't bother me with your burdens." A famous English preacher, Alexander Whyte, was very ...

3238. Holy Extravagance

John 12:1-8

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... the scriptures is to have credibility. We attempt to talk our way out of it and away from it at our own peril. Our correct response is appreciation, gratitude, and teachability. Our Lord says to come and learn from him because he is the way, the truth, and the life. We ... for the day of his burial. His strange statement indicates the poor will always be around but he won't. Our initial response may be along the lines of his primacy in our ministries and the fundamental reason we do them. Briefly, we feed and ...

3239. A Frightening Friday

John 18:1-19:42

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... she seems invariably absent? To some extent, in our day and time this is being answered and many Protestants have had their blinders lifted and she begins to move to her rightful place. It is said on reliable authority that the apostle who received the honor or responsibility for her was John. Our Lord would look after his mother, like any good Jewish son, and so he gave her to one he must have trusted the most. It all happened just before he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. Exactly what occurs after ...

3240. Those Who Doubt

John 20:19-31

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... of the Lord's Supper is a divine and holy confrontation. In effect, he says to us — indeed pleads with us — to receive him and enjoy the blessed event prepared for us. Is our response to the Lord comparable to that of Thomas? As his body and blood are lovingly placed before us, what is our response? Recall our doubting friend exclaiming, "My Lord and my God!" Protestants have yet to come to terms in any far reaching way with the sacrament many call the Eucharist or thanksgiving. However, we should ...

3241. Guided by the Spirit

John 16:12-15

Sermon

David R. Cartwright

... this passage from John has an interesting take on the Spirit's role as guide. This writer says that the Spirit is "the executor of Jesus' will."2 Now, I've never been an executor of a will, but I have listened patiently to others who have been given this responsibility. And many times, as far as I can see, the job is a mixed blessing. At all times, it seems to be a difficult task. But it's a necessary task that has to be done if the family inheritance is to be passed on to the next generation. The ...

3242. Compassion Can Do More Than You May Think

Luke 7:11-17

Sermon

David R. Cartwright

... it was, but at that time all funeral processions were large. Back then, everyone in the town knew everyone else. Most everyone would have been there to pay their respects. Most likely, there would also have been a group of professional mourners. It was their responsibility to play flutes and cymbals to work the crowd up into a frenzy. The women would be screaming loudly, shrill cries of grief. If you've never heard such Mideastern wails of grief, there's no way to describe it adequately. If you have, then ...

3243. Lean on Me

Luke 18:1-8

Sermon

John Wayne Clarke

... , how several people can see or hear the same story and come away with different perceptions of that story? If you are an attorney, you may see this parable in an entirely different light. You may think that the judge was not at all ruthless. One of the primary responsibilities of a judge is to see to the protection of the weakest people in our society. It is the judge's job to lift the burden from the weakest and most vulnerable. I will admit, however, that in this case it would be pretty hard to erase the ...

3244. Divorce and Children - Sermon Starter

Mark 10:1-12

Illustration

Brett Blair

... children today will spend at least part of their childhood in single-parent homes. This moral breakdown in our society has many factors: The sexual revolution of the sixties, the secularization of our society, the women's movement, even the increase in leisure time is responsible. But there is one reason more than any other for the demise of the family—divorce. One day Jesus is in Judea, when a great crowd came to him. In this crowd are Pharisees who decide to step forward and test Jesus. They ask, "Is ...

3245. The Good News about Money

Mark 10:17-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... us can do without pants that talk to us. Many people still have more money than sense, but people seem to be acting a little more responsibly in 2009 than in 2007 or even the first part of 2008. That’s why it’s important for us to deal today with the ... t he? We’re rich. In fact, church consultant Loren Mead likes to ask church audiences this question, "Are you rich?" He says the response to that question is always the same. There will be a murmur. A sort of collective, "Wait a minute. What right has he ...

3246. Let It Crawl, Reverend!

Mark 10:17-31

Illustration

Mickey Anders

Flip Wilson had a weekly TV comedy show back in the 70s, and one of his favorite characters to portray was Brother Leroy. In one skit, Brother Leroy was leading services Sunday morning. It wasn't going very well. People weren't very responsive. It came time to receive the offering and so Brother Leroy passed the collection plates. They came back empty. So he passed them again. Same thing. Empty. Brother Leroy then went before the people and said, "Now, I know that you all want this church to progress. This ...

3247. Risky Business

Jeremiah 1:4-10

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... , but an internal set of values and directives. The people will know in their hearts what is right, and want to be obedient. The coming of the promised Messiah will bring about still another sweeping change in the rules. Being chosen by God is an awesome responsibility. In The Lord of the Rings, Frodo asks Gandalf, "Why was I chosen?" Gandalf replies, "Such questions cannot be answered. You may be sure that it was not for any merit that others do not possess. But you have been chosen, and you must therefore ...

3248. Who Will Go?

Isaiah 6:1-8 (9-13)

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... always been at work within you. Examine your skills, interests, the needs of the Christian community, and even the needs of the world. Each of you is invited to participate in God's work of reconciling the world to God. When holiness comes calling, what will be your response? God is calling you right now with a special job that only you can do. Is your spiritual cell phone turned on? Listen to God's call. Along with Isaiah, we hear the question, "Whom shall we send, and who will go for us?" And, can you say ...

3249. Abraham Believed God

Genesis 15:1-18

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... Abram has impolitely bemoaned his current state of affairs and is impatient for change. Abram believes the promise, and he believes it before God catalogs the rewards that will be given him; all the lands that will belong to his descendants. Abram's response brings yet another blessing ("and it was reckoned to him as righteousness"). Abram receives an embarrassment of riches. He will not complain anymore about delays. This is the essence of faith — to stare into the void and jump, to know that knowledge ...

3250. Star-spangled Justice

Isaiah 1:1, 10-20

Sermon

Lee Ann Dunlap

... we say we value, and putting our national budgets where our mottos are. Our national anthem extols "the land of the free and the home of the brave"; yet our initial public response to the terrorist attacks of September 11 has been to curtail personal liberty and due process of law in the interest of safety. Such a response is practical, but hardly brave. We have paid for added security in our public places by diminishing our spending on public welfare. We condemn other nations' arsenals of weapons of mass ...

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