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3251. Acts 8:14-17

Acts 8:9-25

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... not just identified by its confession of Jesus Christ as “the Lord Jesus.” Nor by its expression of forgiveness of sins. The final identifying feature of this faith community is the presence of the Holy Spirit. This Holy Spirit is understood as the gift presented to all baptized in Jesus’ name. Yet throughout Luke/Acts there is no single coherent experience of this water and Spirit baptism. In Luke 10:47-48, the Holy Spirit comes to new believers before they receive any sort of water baptism, before ...

3252. WaterFire Faith

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... unique: his baptism was a WaterFire baptism. And to follow him was to live a WaterFire life. So what happened? Why has the Holy Spirit become such a sore point instead of a power source for the church? Maybe too many Christians over-indulged on one gift of the Spirit and got giddy on glossolalia. The Spirit isn’t just an occasional vocabulary booster. The Spirit is the power source and protective shield that flows through the Body of Christ. The Holy Spirit was what made it possible for the Body of Christ ...

3253. Joshua People Always Look Forward With Hope

Joshua 1:1-9

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... have to stretch our comfort zones. We may have to change. But with God on our side, with God leading us, we can do anything." I'm not going to tell you their names but the staff and I have identified seven young people who we think have exhibited the gifts and graces and the potential for ministry. Some of them I've talked to, others we are simply praying for God's will to be made known in their lives. We are looking to the future. We are Joshua People and Joshua People Always Look Forward With Hope. C. Our ...

3254. Joshua People Study

Joshua 1:7-8, Psalm 119:10-18

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... faith and action. It moves us from being simply followers or believers into becoming disciples and servants. And that's God's goal for each of us. III. How A. Don't be upset about not winning this morning because as Don Pardo used to say: "We have parting gifts for all our contestants." You'll see them in a moment. First, let me ask you this. Please be honest. How many of you have ever made a resolution to read through the Bible, cover to cover? How many of you have actually succeeded? Or did you start in ...

3255. A Stone’s Throw From: The Rolled Stone

Luke 24:1-12

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... is meant for each of us. It's personal, it's not esoteric or for somebody else. It is for us. The Resurrection and the Hope it brings is for us. In the movie The Ultimate Gift, the main character, Jason Stevens befriends a little girl, Emily, and her mother. Emily has an incurable disease and is dying. Jason has come to the hospital to check on his pint-sized friend, Emily. When he arrives at her hospital room he finds it empty and an orderly is ...

3256. Flying First Class

Ephesians 1:3-13

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... had no hope and no future. He received Grace at the time of his greatest need. The Bishop took a risk and gave him a gift. But in so doing, Jean Val Jean's life was changed, forever. He received a real "Upgrade" to the First Class Life. He truly began ... your bulletin this morning and hold it in your hand. God has "lavished the riches of His grace on us." Our challenge is to accept the gift of God's Grace not squander it. Our challenge is to live a Christ like life, a First Class Life, an Upgraded life for the ...

3257. Settling In Celebration

Romans 12:1-2

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... in charge and we can leave the burden of running the world to the One who created the world. Whenever we Worship we celebrate God's presence with us; God's deep love for us and the gift of God's Son, Jesus. And because of Jesus, we celebrate forgiveness and new life. And as we celebrate all these gifts and blessings of life, we realize that our journey through all the weird named towns has brought us to the point where we can live the "Abundant Life" by Settling In Celebration. Everybody knows how to play ...

3258. Batman: Driven By Guilt or Grace?

Romans 5:1-11; 8:1-2

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... 's a little thick, you see and it takes three times for it to sink in. But then on the third one, it finally sinks in, one affirmation for each denial. One confession of faith in the face of faithlessness. One affirmation of love with each pronouncement of forgiveness and gift of grace. Peter got it. He realized He had "No chance at all (if he tried to) pull it off yourself. Every chance in the world if (he) trusted God to do it." And he did. Peter trusted not only god but the Son of God to remove the guilt ...

3259. By Right Paths

Psalm 23:3

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... Paths." I. Be the Parent A. The first one is really quite simple. Be the parent. The Shepherd can't be a sheep. The Shepherd has to be a Shepherd. That's the Shepherd's job and calling in life. It's the same with parenting. I think the greatest gift you can give to your children is to simply be their parents. Not their friend but their parent. Too many today parents want to be their children's friends. Our children have plenty of friends. And those friends who are a whole lot cooler and in the know than any ...

3260. Rahab: Seven Minutes To Midnight

Joshua 6:15-25

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... never falter. Our faith doesn't have to be big. The deeds we do don't have to be Superhero deeds. One small kindness, one small gift, one small act of faith may be all it takes to change the world. We've talked about the good that our small offering to Metro ... by anyone else. And yet for a child who has never know anything but hand-me-downs or secondhand they are a life affirming gift. We saw that at Christmas or the Health Fair a couple of years ago when a little girl danced for 10 minutes singing and ...

3261. A Chance To Sing

Matthew 9:32-34

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... me." Then she spoke of her faith. "Can you give us some," one of the children asked. "Why children," Grandma Richardson answered, "I've been giving it to you for years now. It's knowing that God loves you and that He has made one promise that's a gift, the most valuable gift in the world. God promised that no matter what happens, no matter how good or bad things may be, regardless of your joy or sorrow, God will not leave you alone." (6) That's God's promise for each of us. It's part of our baptism. Jesus ...

3262. The Character Of Christmas; Mary: Faith Filled

Luke 1:39-56

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... for the manger. Let the light of Mary's Faith inspire you and bring you Hope. God loves you unconditionally. God understands your life. God knows what you're going through. Through Salvation Wrapped in Swaddling Clothes, held in the arms of Mary, discover the greatest gift of all, the gift that will sustain you through any hardship that comes your way. Hold onto Him. Life IS Hard but God Is Good. 1. Taken from CPC Life Line, edited by Edith Nedrud 2. Bruce Larson. I'm not sure of the source of this one.

3263. Gratitude Not Platitudes

Matthew 6:25-34

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... wants a heartfelt, ongoing relationship that isn't dependent upon the stuff of life. We are not in some codependent relationship where God has to prove God's love for us by continuing to lavish us with the gifts of the things of life. God has already given us the greatest and most costly gift possible. His Son and our Salvation. As a consequence, all God desires is a thankful heart. One that is "striving first for the kingdom of God and God's righteousness" B. Jon Kitna, current quarterback for the Detroit ...

3264. It's Everybody's Business

John 1:35-51

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... wait staff at a restaurant leave it with the tip. Make sure you make it a generous tip and a generous invitation. If someone new moves into your neighborhood, drop by and welcome them, bring cookies or bread or something as a welcome gift and attach the card to the gift with a personal invitation. So, you see, the possibilities are pretty much endless. Use your imagination. All of the Evangelism Cards will be on the bookshelves in the Friendship Hall and some will be in the Main Office after this week so ...

3265. Batman: Driven By Guilt or Grace?

Romans 5:1-11; 8:1-2; Luke 18:9-16

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

3266. Faithquest: Directions For The Journey Of Life

1 John 3:16-24

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... our heart, we are able to look into the faces of others and see God's face. We're able to fellowship at the table together and meet Jesus in our conversations. Love is the essence of Christian faith. Love is our primary witness to the world. Love is a gift from God. We love because God first loved us. And when we are filled with that Love, "not [just] in word or speech, but in truth and action" then coming to church will be like walking into the very heart of God. B. Rev. David Rankin in Calgary, Canada ...

3267. Are You Plugged In?

Mark 1:29-39

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... peace, grace, mercy, faithfulness all of those positive attributes of God. As you breathe in. Think about all the spiritual gifts Paul talks about. Breathe those in with every breath. And breathe out the garbage with every exhale. Inhale the good, exhale the rotten ... focusing on God. Do it slowly. Slowly breathe in focusing on the gifts of God. Exhale slowly, giving yourself time to name all the junk you want out of your system. [Show "Be Still" Clip ...

3268. Your Face Gives You Away

Luke 9:28-36

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Of course, we’re not in this place today to celebrate Valentine’s Day, even though romantic love is one of God’s most profound gifts. We are here to celebrate something far more profound than that the love God has for us, the love God has for the world. Still, ... the radiance, the glory of God in life when others see only random and unrelated objects. In the beauty of creation, in the gift of one another, in the promise of a new day, in the challenge of a new opportunity persons of faith are able to ...

3269. Isaiah 55:1-9

Isaiah 55:1-13

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... available, why would God’s people ever consider spending money, spending time, spending the labor of their lives, on lesser things that demand a high cost? By verse 3 the prophet is ready to name this extraordinary gift God is calling the people to “delight in.” The divine gift is that of full participation in a “berit olam,” an “everlasting covenant.” This is Priestly language for the Davidic covenant, a pledge of divine love and commitment that is unwavering and unending. But Isaiah’s new ...

3270. Becoming What We Are

Lk 13:1-9

Illustration

King Duncan

Somerset Maugham said it best in his autobiography, Summing Up, "I knew that I had no lyrical quality, a small vocabulary, little gift of metaphor. The original and striking simile never occurred to me. Poetic flights...were beyond my powers. On the other hand, I had an acute power of observation, and it ... ask us to become what we are not. The fig tree was only required to produce figs. No more. You and I are asked only to accomplish what our natural gifts allow, but we are asked to accomplish just that.

3271. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... until now have been inclusive, asserting that being a “new creation” and participating in the “ministry of reconciliation” are the graces offered to all the faithful, he now abruptly commands his Corinthian audience to “be reconciled to God” (v.20). The gift of a clean slate, of reconciliation and a new life in Christ, is available to all. But genuine faith and true reconciliation must be extended within the community as well as from God. Paul does not advocate “trickle-down” reconciliation ...

3272. What Matters In the Light of Eternity: “Church Matters”

Acts 20:13-38

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... place to be. It took me in and held me close and gave me a place to serve and use my God-given talents and gifts. I want to thank you, the people who populate the Church for pouring out your love, affirming my abilities, and being willing to follow the ... I could have a friend in Jesus that means everything to me. Jesus my Savior gives me the glad assurance of heaven and the wonderful gift of eternal life on earth. Have you accepted Him as your Savior? In more recent years, I have tried to accept Him as Lord of ...

3273. What Matters In the Light of Eternity: “Life Matters”

Luke 9:18-27

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... , that’s why we call it the present. Jesus said, “What shall it profit a man to gain whole control and lose his own soul?” Life, what a wonderful four letter word. Life, what a gift. Life, what an opportunity. Life, what a trust. It is one of those things that matters in the light of eternity. I’d like to take this brief time to share with you my thoughts on living a life that really matters. I. God-Size Your Demons Sandy and I ...

3274. In You and Through You

1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... with our tithes and offerings. When you give they become God's Word working In You and Through You. When we give, God uses those gifts in remarkable ways. Oh sure, part of it is used to keep the lights on and building cool or warm, but if the lights were ... can experience the love of God and witness God's Word working In You and Through You. Stewardship is all about my response to the gift of God's Grace in my life. When I open my heart to God and get God grace in through Bible Study, Prayer and Worship, ...

3275. Dare To DV8

Romans 12:1-8

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... him he couldn't make music because he couldn't sing or couldn't play an instrument. Yet, Antonio Stradivarius refused to conform to the worlds standards and give up on his dream, his goal, his calling. Instead, he let that dream and God given gift transform him and use him. And Antonio, in turn, transformed wood into what has been called the epitome of all violins, a Stradivarius. All because he dared to deviate, and chose not to conform to the world but to be transformed. Like Antonio Stradivarius, God ...

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