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3426. A Chance To Hear

Mark 7:31-37

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... the Decapolis. [32] They brought to him a deaf man who had an impediment in his speech; and they begged him to lay his hand on him. [33] He took him aside in private, away from the crowd, and put his fingers into his ears, and he spat and touched his tongue. [34] Then looking up to heaven, he sighed and said to him, "Ephphatha," that is, "Be opened." [35] And immediately his ears were opened, his tongue was released, and he spoke plainly. [36] Then Jesus ordered them to tell no one; but the more he ordered ...

3427. Choosing The Right Gift

John 1:1-14

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... infant who grows to be a man who gives his life for us on the cross and then is raised from the dead and ascends into heaven promising to return is The Right Gift which God, Himself has Chosen for us. B. Finding the right gift changes everything, it touches the receiver but it changes us, also. Why? How? Because finding the right gift moves us out of and beyond ourselves. It moves us from self-centeredness to looking at the needs of others. You see, so much of the time we stayed cooped up in the country of ...

3428. The Character Of Christmas; Mary: Faith Filled

Luke 1:39-56

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... she asked, "Where's Joseph?" The older sister thought for a moment and then replied, "He's taking the picture." (1) This is sort of the season for questions isn't it? Especially questions about the Christmas Story. There are so many elements that are just barely touched on. We get the smallest glimpse of what they really were. Yet we read them with the familiarity of our favorite children's bedtime story. We know every detail of the story. We know everyone of the characters. And we don't dare leave one out ...

3429. Digging Deeper

Philippians 3:12-16

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... eventually resulted in the woman's salvation. Curious, the preacher asked the woman what prompted her to come in and study the Bible. She told the elder over a year ago her three-year old son was hit by a car and was critically injured and it was touch and go for a while. During that time, her next-door neighbor, who was a member of this particular church, was exceedingly helpful. She took care of the mother's other son. She cooked dinner for the family, she did her shopping, she cleaned the house, washed ...

3430. Never Too Old For God: Abraham And Sarah

Genesis 18:1-15

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... the Andy Griffith Show. In the very first episode, we find out that Andy's a widower with a son Opie, whose housekeeper got married and had to move. Andy invites his Aunt Bee to come live with him and Opie, thinking she'll add the missing feminine touch. Surprisingly, Opie is not very pleased that Aunt Bee's moved in, even though she helped raise Andy when he was a boy. Nobody will ever be able to replace Rose, the housekeeper. Andy tries to help the situation by trying to teach Aunt Bee about baseball. And ...

3431. Spiderman: Saved To Serve

Colossians 3:1-4, 12-17

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... , "Why are you persecuting my church?" Saul is blinded and the only way he can regain his sight is to visit Ananias. Now when Jesus tells Ananias who's coming, he doesn't want to have any part of it. But he does, Saul visits Ananias, who touches Saul's eyes and the scales which cause his blindness fall away. He can see again. His life is changed, and he begins to preach Jesus. "And him crucified." Saul becomes Paul when the Jews, obviously those who sent him out with warrants, see what a powerful preacher ...

3432. Batman: Driven By Guilt or Grace?

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

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... God, be merciful to me, a sinner!' [14] I tell you, this man went down to his home justified rather than the other; for all who exalt themselves will be humbled, but all who humble themselves will be exalted." [15] People were bringing even infants to him that he might touch them; and when the disciples saw it, they sternly ordered them not to do it. [16] But Jesus called for them and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs ...

3433. Five Smooth Stones

1 Samuel 17:1, 4-11, 21-24, 32-50

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... in Scripture. Jesus came to save us and bring us back into a loving relationship with God. Because, just like the prodigal son which the kids learned about this week, we strayed and were LOST. Which, if you remember, I think simply means Living Outside Salvation's Touch. John 3:16 reminds us just how much God loves us and wants our relationship to be healed and continue. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but have eternal life." We ...

3434. The Dachshund Dilemma

Luke 4:14-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... rock of the church at Jerusalem. Yet there would have been no Simon Peter leading the church if there had been no humble Andrew to lead Simon to Christ. Some of you may never occupy an exalted leadership role in the church, but your life may touch the life of another whom God will use in a great and splendid way. St. Paul was probably the second most influential person who ever lived, after Christ himself. Wonder how effective Paul would have been had it not been for Barnabas, who had that marvelous gift ...

3435. Each Day is a Little Life

Luke 4:14-21; 11:1-13

Illustration

St. Francis of Assisi

... , make us patient and pitiful one with another in the fret and jar of life, remembering that each fights a hard fight and walks a lonely way. Forgive us, Lord, if we hurt our fellow souls; teach us a gentler tone, a sweeter charity of words, and a more healing touch. Sustain us, O God, when we must face sorrow; give us courage for the day and hope for the morrow. Day unto day may we lay hold of thy hand and look up into thy face, whatever befall, until our work is finished and the day is done. Amen.

3436. Motivated for Life

Jeremiah 1:1-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... , he represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush was deeply moved by something that Brezhnev’s widow did at that funeral. She stood motionless by the coffin until seconds before it was closed. Then, just as the soldiers touched the lid to close it, Brezhnev’s wife reached down and made the sign of the cross on her husband’s chest. (2) Fifty years of atheism under communism had not extinguished the flame of hope that cross represents, even for the widow of the ...

3437. The Law of the Pendulum

Mt 14:22-36; Mk 6:45-56

Illustration

Brett Blair

... to demonstrate this fact by standing against a wall with a pendulum bob against his chin, then releasing the bob and allowing the pendulum to swing naturally through its arc. The professor reminded the class that the bob would return almost to, but not quite touching, the chin. No one volunteered. Although the science students “believed” that this law of physics was true, they were unwilling to put it to the test. How like many of us in our relationship with God! We know the facts, but are unwilling to ...

3438. Blessed Are Those Who Hand Over Their Controllers

Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... down the capital building, it took down the cathedral. But the most devastating takedown was of the cell towers. The electronic grid that had enabled people to communicate with each other was suddenly gone. Everyone, everywhere, was suddenly out-of-touch, out-of-control, on their own. When mudslides and drowning rains and hurricanes cascade upon unsuspecting communities, what is the biggest headache for emergency crews? People who won’t leave their homes for safety. People who refuse to evacuate areas ...

3439. Bed But Not Sleep

Illustration

Brett Blair

Someone said that... Money will buy: A bed, but not sleep. Books, but not brains. Food, but not appetite. A house, but not a home. Medicine, but not health. Amusement, but not happiness. Finery, but not beauty. A crucifix, but not a Savior. What kind of wealth do you want? We celebrate the wealth of God's love in Jesus Christ. The wealth of God's love brings us what the wealth of the world cannot touch: Peace, understanding, fulfillment, life. These things are eternal.

3440. Resurrected Following (Series: Living on the Resurrection Side of Life)

John 10:1-21

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... the Good Shepherd. He Cares For His Own. Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed To resist some temptation strong; When for my deep grief, there is no relief Though my tears flow all the night long? O yes, He cares, I know he cares, His heart is touched with my grief. When the days are weary, the long nights dreary, I know my Savior cares. When do we receive real comfort and consolation? Is it when someone teaches us how to think or act? Is it when we receive advice about where to go and what to do ...

3441. Celebration (Series: Fundamentals of Family)

Luke 15:11-32

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... I don’t mean to be pessimistic, but almost every family I know has a brother, sister, mother, father, son or daughter, who refuses to join the party. They are not about to participate in the celebration. They will not let their hearts be touched by grace. So they sit outside, pouting, judging, and complaining. “Never once have I had a young goat to celebrate with my friends.” When life is constructed on competition, rivalry, jealousy, and comparisons, there’s not much room for celebration. When the ...

3442. Come and See

John 1:43-51

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... Our youngest son, josh, like a lot of children, wouldn't eat anything mixed together. No stew or casseroles. The only thing mixed he ate was Double Noodle Chicken Noodle Soup. He wouldn't even eat my world famous spaghetti sauce. He didn't even want his food to touch when you put it on his plate. I told him one time that it all got mixed up in his stomach any way. And he responded that it most certainly did not, HIS stomach had compartments for each kind of food. We did everything, including trying to bribe ...

3443. Drink Deep

Mark 1:4-11

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... says: "You're so worth it." B. A famous obstetrician is remembered not only for delivering babies with great professional skill but also for delivering them with a beautiful flourish all his own. This doctor talked to the newborn babies. From the moment he first touched them he would smile at them and soothe them with soft words of welcome. "Hello little one, now don't be frightened. This is a wonderful world, and you are so wanted. The loveliest things are prepared for you. Your folks love you already and ...

3444. Discover the Surprise of Christmas

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... . The doctor knew that some stitches were needed, but he also knew that because of the location of the cut, he shouldn't use an anesthetic. He talked with the little girl and he told her what he must do… and asked her if she thought she could stand the touch of the needle without jumping. She thought for a moment, and then said simply, "I think I can… if Daddy will hold me while you do it." So the father took his little girl in his lap, steadied her head against his shoulder, and held her tightly in his ...

3445. Dare To DV8

Romans 12:1-8

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... worship." Having read that, let me ask you: "How's your sacrifice?" That may be an odd question, but I'm not sure we even really understand what sacrifice means. I don't think many of us make many sacrifices now days, or maybe I'm just out of touch. If we don't know what it means to sacrifice, how then can we know how to live as a Living Sacrifice? I remember one Building Campaign we were involved in. One family in particular was already doing everything they thought they could do. Dad and I had talked ...

3446. We Are Weak, But He Is Strong...

Romans 8:26-39

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... -old daughter Eva noticed she was distracted as she tucked her into bed. Mom told her about a friend's teenage daughter whose hair was mysteriously falling out. Mom encouraged her daughter, Eva to pray for Amy. Which she did with these simple words which touched Mom deeply, "Jesus, please hold Amy's hair on her head." As the doctors experimented with different treatments, Amy continued to lose her hair. Eva continued to pray the same prayer, "Jesus, please hold Amy's hair on her head." After six weeks the ...

3447. If Everybody’s Okay, What’s the Problem? (Series: Real Faith for Real People)

1 John 1:5--2:14

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... right in the heart of it. The “if” is up to us. A. It’s time to get real. If we confess... If confessions were the same as blabbing secrets, Americans would be on a confessional binge. One click on the Internet puts you in touch with the confessions of a window cleaner, a car salesman, a politician, a Washington madam, a dangerous mind, a drama queen. Confession is radically different than bragging about our sins for the sake of making money. Confession is coming out of denial, becoming honest about ...

3448. Is God For Real? (Series: Read Faith For Real People)

Acts 17:16-34

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... , who took responsibility for Mary, wrote one of the gospels, who was imprisoned on the Isle of Patmos and who became a bishop of the early church. How could he finally come to the end of the way and put everything he had seen, heard, touched, and believed into three words. God is love. The dictionary defines love as an intense affection. Tina Turner says love is a second hand emotion. Good marketing urges us fall in love with cars, jewelry, and property. John says, “God is love.” Pure, unbounding, love ...

3449. On Your Mark, Get Set, Hope!

Isaiah 11:1-16

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... time to visit that child again, the child that lives within. The prophet Isaiah says that after the dynasty of David is nothing more than an old stump, a branch will grow out of its roots – and that a little child will lead them. What if the Christ child touched your inner child today and you found peace, hope, joy and love? A little child shall lead them. I. A Little Child Can Lead Us From Fear to Trust The nursing child shall play over the hole of the cobra. The weaned child shall play over the nest of ...

3450. Could We Start Again, Please? (Series: Real Faith for Real People)

John 3:1-21

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... regeneration? Spiritual birth is a gift to be received. II. Spiritual Birth Is A Life To Be Lived. We call it Transformation. “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation, the old has gone, the new has come” (II Corinthians 5:17). Touching Hearts and Transforming Lives is more than a trendy slogan for BUMC. Transformation means change from the inside out, conversion from the old to the new, a metamorphosis of caterpillars to butterflies. Transformation is our path to true freedom, our hope of becoming ...

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