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3376. God Outwits Us

Psalm 31:1-24

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... his disease; it would forgive the rebellion and allow the rebel to remain an enemy to his king. It would remove the consequences but overlook the cause, and this would leave an endless and hopeless task before us. (All of Grace, page 34). We must acknowledge and stay aware of our fallenness. A second ongoing mistake is our failure to believe in the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Again, God outwits us! We can’t change our own heart or cleanse our own nature, but God can. There is a jolting word in ...

3377. Fulfill Your Ministry

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... with this instruction: “Place this on the pillar opposite the pulpit, so that the one who stands in the pulpit to preach will always be reminded of his proper subject.” That is the bottom line, friends. If we would fulfill our ministry, we must stay centered on our proper subject – Jesus Christ, and our vocation to love and serve him. And our stance for such loving and serving is always one of two positions – on our knees praying, “Lord, have mercy,” or standing erect and ready, saying, “Here ...

3378. Equipping the Whole People of God: Penultimate Questions

1 Peter 2:4-12

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Maxie Dunnam

... Rome at the end of the first century, but was never used by an inspired apostle to describe second-class, untrained, and unequipped Christians.” Stevens suggests that we ought to eliminate it from our vocabulary. I’m not sure about that, but we need to stay aware of the fact that “laity” in its proper New Testament sense of laos – the people of God – is a term of great honor denoting the enormous privilege and mission of the whole people of God. That’s what Peter is talking about. Once we were ...

3379. Last Words Are Important

Matthew 28:16-20

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Maxie Dunnam

... pray for peace. One of our students is a single mom who had a son in Iraq. She wrote me a letter supporting my leadership in the flag controversy, and then shared with me an email she had just received from her son in Iraq. “Mom, we’re trying to stay motivated; it’s not easy. One week we’re going to war and the next we’re standing still. No one knows what we are supposed to be doing. So for me, I get closer to God. He has shown me a lot. Right now I’m learning about faith ...

3380. God's Say-So

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16

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Maxie Dunnam

... and what you do alone will be laboring in settings where little or nothing seems to be happening for the Kingdom. You will know loneliness and isolation in rural settings where the population is dwindling and you wonder if the doors of the church can stay open much longer. Or, you will be in an inner city where the lives of people are being torn apart like the social structures that are crumbling around them. You will wonder how your tiny fellowship of the faithful can withstand the principalities and ...

3381. Partners In the Gospel

Philippians 1:1-11

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Maxie Dunnam

... centers in service but I submit to you there is a vast difference between the way most of us serve the willful decision to become a servant after the style of Jesus. Most of us serve by choosing when and where and whom and how we will serve. We stay in charge. Jesus calls for something else. He calls us to be servants, and when we make this choice, we give up the right to be in charge. Then, amazingly we experience great freedom. We become available and vulnerable. We lose our fear of being stepped on or ...

3382. The Prize of the High Calling of God

Hebrews 11:1-40, Philippians 2:12-18

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... yourself…and you have done that. But you are not sure you are ready. So lets admit it – maybe even confess: “That’s me Lord. I prefer the hell of predictable situation rather than risk the joy of an unpredictable one. It would be great just to stay here at ATS, or at least stretch it out as long as I can – build a tabernacle here on this Mt. of Transfiguration. “ So comes our Scripture lesson today. At the core of it is that confession and conviction of Paul, (Philippians 3:13-14): “I do ...

3383. Don't Fade Out On the Amen and the Hallelujah

Revelation 19:1-10

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Maxie Dunnam

... s admonition “Don’t fade out on the Amens” is still relevant. It means more than whether we sound a joyful amen at the end of a hymn. It is a call to make every aspect of our worship vibrant and alive – to be involved and to stay involved in our worship. “And the twenty-four elders and the four living creatures fell down and worshipped God Who is seated on the throne, saying, “Amen. Hallelujah!” At the heart of our worship is adoration and praise. Don’t forget that as you move through this ...

3384. The Prize of the High Calling of God

Philippians 3:12-4:1

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... yourself…and you have done that. But you are not sure you are ready. So lets admit it – maybe even confess: “That’s me Lord. I prefer the hell of predictable situation rather than risk the joy of an unpredictable one. It would be great just to stay here, or at least stretch it out as long as I can – build a tabernacle here on this mount of transfiguration. “ So comes our Scripture lesson today. At the core of it is that confession and conviction of Paul, (Philippians 3:13-14): “I do not ...

3385. The Gospel

Colossians 1:3-6

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... language. In these “you also once walked when you lived in them” (3:7). It does not take much probing to locate the chains from which we have been freed by Christ; and it does not take much perception to be aware that we can become slaves again. So we stay conscious of and celebrate the fact that we are no longer slaves, but free. II But not only does Christ come to free us, He comes to fit us – He comes to fit us for Kingdom living. Listen to verses 21 and 22 of this first chapter: And you who ...

3386. The Church: An Enclave of Resistance v2

Romans 12:1-8

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... movement first set out. I am bold now to suggest that the model for what is an enclave of resistance, a Church that is holy, charismatic, and apostolic. Don’t turn me off now. I know those are loaded words, charted with diverse meaning. So stay with me. We need a synthesis of Wesleyan theology and charismatic experience. We also need an apostolic vision for the mission of the Church. Our own Asbury professor Howard Snyder wrote an illuminating and challenging article back in 1980 which supports a part of ...

3387. The Authority of Scripture: God's Breathed Word

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... Bible is an invitation – an invitation to life. The great events of the Old Testament – creation, covenant and exodus – all reflect the Gospel. The movement of God is a movement of love toward us. The big story of the Bible is the story of God staying with us – through His grace, wooing us, loving us, seeking to restore us to our created image and bring us back into fellowship with Him. When we are converted, it doesn’t mean that salvation is complete. It means we are justified, accepted by God ...

3388. The Work of An Evangelist

Colossians 1:1-14

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... : “Place this on the pillar opposite the pulpit, so that the one who stands in the pulpit will always be reminded of his proper subject.” If we would fulfill our ministry by doing the work of an evangelist we must be certain of the good news – and stay centered in our proper subject. Three. If we would fulfill our ministry and do the work of an evangelist we must be able to critique the culture in which we share the good news. People like George Hunter and Darrell Whitemen in our seminary are doing a ...

3389. The Work of An Evangelist

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... on the pillar opposite the pulpit, so that the one who stands in the pulpit to preach will always be reminded of his proper subject.” If we would fulfill our ministry by doing the work of an evangelist we must be certain of the good news – and stay centered in our proper subject. Three, if we would fulfill our ministry and do the work of an evangelist we must be able to critique the culture in which we share the good news. People like George Hunter and Darrell Whiteman in our seminary are doing a lot ...

3390. With Jesus In The Wilderness

Luke 4:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... where he was tested by Satan. He passed that test. So can we. It will not be easy, but it can be done. Time spent in the wilderness is a prerequisite for a deep experience of faith. God has a place for the wilderness, not that we shall stay there, but that we shall move through the wilderness and, in doing so, experience new faith, new hope, new love. Are you in the wilderness this day? By the grace of God you can make it through. 1. Kitty’s Daily Mews, Copyright (c) 1997-2003, http://www. katscratch ...

3391. In the Wilderness With Moses

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... already overwhelmed. Listen, the Bible is clear on two things: there is forgiveness for the sinner and there is help for the person seeking to resist sin. God will give us the grace for both--forgiveness and restoration if we have fallen, and the ability to stay on the path of righteousness if we are being tested. Whatever your need may be, God’s grace is sufficient. God was faithful to the people of Israel, but they were unfaithful to God. And so they wandered in the wilderness for forty years. You may ...

3392. Come, Lord Jesus

Revelation 22:1-6

Bulletin Aid

H. Burnham Kirkland

... all the earth. Amen. Collect Lord Almighty, we come to worship you and to give you thanks for the gift of your Son, Jesus Christ. Through Christ we have come to know you as a God of love and mercy. Come into our hearts, this day, Lord; come in to stay. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord Jesus, we gather as part of your Body here on earth. We are meant to be a reflection of your love and mercy, but there are times when we have failed to love one another. In our weakness we have ...

3393. The Promise Of The Holy Spirit

John 14:8-17, (25-27)

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H. Burnham Kirkland

Call To Worship Jesus promised his disciples that when he left them they would receive the Holy Spirit who would stay with them forever. When the Day of Pentecost had come, they were all gathered together in one place, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit. Come, let us worship God, the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Collect Lord of all creation, we remember with thanksgiving that you sent ...

3394. What Is Required of Us?

Matthew 5:17-20

Sermon

Phil Thrailkill

... camp and they didn't tell ghost stories, because we don't believe in ghosts, they told demon and Satan stories instead. And so when Aaron got home, he was terrified. "Dad, don't turn off the light!" he said before going to bed. "No, Daddy, could you stay here with me? Daddy, I'm afraid. They told all these stories about demons." And I wanted to say, "They're not real." "Daddy, Daddy, would you pray for me that I would be safe?" I could feel it. I could feel warm-blanket Christianity beginning to wrap ...

3395. The Heart of an Intimate Matter

Matthew 5:27-30

Sermon

Phil Thrailkill

... at every level. Sasha’s problems are more visible; because of self-deception, ours require a bit more self-examination to uncover. It was partly to expose the truth about us that Jesus gave the central teachings of the Sermon on the Mount. In each case he refuses to stay at the level of external conformity to the law of God but pierces to the heart. “You have heard that it was said to the men of old.... But I say to you....” Then he unzips and exposes our insides. It is not enough to avoid killing ...

3396. Getting Your Politics Right

Matthew 6:5-15

Sermon

Phil Thrailkill

... next life; everything else has to go.2 Getting rid of the crud once and for all ought to be a big relief, like having an abscess drained or a big wart removed. A second myth that died was that this was a man’s world and should stay that way because that’s what the Bible said. Feminism, and its offshoot of Christian feminism, took care of that one a few years after the Civil Rights movement laid waste to the other. Residues are still around, but the general moral consensus in America is now that racism ...

3397. A Kingdom Investment Policy

Matthew 6:19-24

Sermon

Phil Thrailkill

... a habit of laying up for yourself treasures on earth, where moths eat holes in the fabrics and where mold rots the grain, and where thieves break in and steal your jewelry; lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where none of that happens because everything stays new and forever uncorrupted. Make a more secure investment! Adopt a kingdom of God investment policy!” In the company of Jesus we learn the joy of kingdom generosity and the truth of his teaching. Not that we don’t work or own or manage ...

3398. Get off the Throne and Learn Wisdom

Matthew 7:1-6

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Phil Thrailkill

... ’s character is unchanging, and one of God’s unchanging decisions is that divine mercy is intended to make us merciful and divine patience intended to make us patient. If it does not, meaning that if I resist the grace of God, things do not stay as they were before; there is judgment. Relating to this God is not static but dynamic on both sides. Both now and ultimately, God treats me as I treat others. Grace welcomed is blessing; grace resisted is already judgment. God cares that much about us learning ...

3399. Obedience Really Matters

Matthew 7:15-23

Sermon

Phil Thrailkill

... intended, seek reconciliation, avoid the lustful look, praying and fasting and giving for God alone, forgiving others as we wish to be forgiven, quit serving wealth or the hope of it, give up fruitless anxiety, trust God for your needs, learn wisdom, avoid false prophets and stay on the narrow way. You make your own list from the Sermon on the Mount and the rest of his teaching. Jesus Christ has the power and will change us into that kind of people if we do not resist him. Sanctification, becoming holy as ...

3400. Keep The Faith

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

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H. Burnham Kirkland

Call To Worship Friends and colleagues may desert us in our hour of need, but the Lord will stay with us and give us strength. Come, let us worship the Lord, our God, giving thanks for his steadfastness and praise for his wondrous works for us. Collect Lord, we are in the race of life to the end, but we are not sure we can fight the good fight, ...

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3376. God Outwits Us

Psalm 31:1-24

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

3377. Fulfill Your Ministry

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

3378. Equipping the Whole People of God: Penultimate Questions

1 Peter 2:4-12

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

3379. Last Words Are Important

Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

3380. God's Say-So

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

3381. Partners In the Gospel

Philippians 1:1-11

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

3382. The Prize of the High Calling of God

Hebrews 11:1-40, Philippians 2:12-18

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

3383. Don't Fade Out On the Amen and the Hallelujah

Revelation 19:1-10

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

3384. The Prize of the High Calling of God

Philippians 3:12-4:1

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... yourself…and you have done that. But you are not sure you are ready. So lets admit it – maybe even confess: “That’s me Lord. I prefer the hell of predictable situation rather than risk the joy of an unpredictable one. It would be great just to stay here, or at least stretch it out as long as I can – build a tabernacle here on this mount of transfiguration. “ So comes our Scripture lesson today. At the core of it is that confession and conviction of Paul, (Philippians 3:13-14): “I do not ...

3385. The Gospel

Colossians 1:3-6

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

3386. The Church: An Enclave of Resistance v2

Romans 12:1-8

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

3387. The Authority of Scripture: God's Breathed Word

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam