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3451. His Last Supper

Luke 22:7-38

Sermon

Brett Blair

... , wrote a fascinating biography. He noted that for several days his safari made excellent time, but then, one morning, the porters refused to move at all. He asked the guide what the problem was. It is a native superstition, he replied. They feel that they must stop a day to give their souls a chance to catch up. I Wednesday of Holy Week says to us that we must occasionally take time out of our schedules and have time for introspection. That is harder for some than others. For Type A personalities such ...

3452. Dealing With The Pain of Rejection

Luke 15:11-32

Sermon

James W. Moore

... the sick, and touched the untouchable and loved the unlovable, He was saying, ‘I love you like that’… when He endured the insults, the injuries, the disloyalties and the cross… He was saying, ‘There is nothing in the world you can do that will ever stop me from loving you.’” When you feel rejected, remember that God never rejects you. He accepts you… You are important to Him. You are valuable to Him. Earlier is this sermon, we left Jessica in the hospital. It’s time to get her out. Let ...

3453. It's O.K. To Be Extravagant

John 12:1-11

Sermon

James W. Moore

... me. Jesus is on His way to the cross. It is just a few days before Passover. The chief priests and scribes are plotting against Him. Judas is about ready to betray Him. The crucifixion is less than a week away and Jesus knows it. Jesus and His disciples stop at Bethany… just a few days before, Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead there in Bethany. Now, as they are having dinner, a woman comes to Jesus and does a beautiful but extravagant thing for our Lord. The Gospel of John tells us that the woman was ...

3454. Shaping People's Lives Through Forgiveness

Luke 7:36-50

Sermon

Brett Blair

... . In secular society we are to be inclusive and permissive of other peoples lifestyles. My friends this is nonsense. I think this is an important distinction: Jesus was not telling Simon, “Don’t judge this woman for her sins.” He was telling Simon, “Don’t stop her from receiving forgiveness for her sins.” Jesus said, Simon, her many sins have been forgiven—for she loved much. But he who has been forgiven little loves little. So Simon is to be commended for telling it like it is but he is to ...

3455. It Doesn't Have To Be This Way

Luke 8:26-39

Sermon

James W. Moore

... every relationship. On the other hand, when we feel good about ourselves, we are more loving, more patient, more thoughtful, more gracious... toward everyone we see. Do you want to feel good about yourself? Do you want to like yourself more? Do you want to stop bruising and hurting yourself? Do you want to be at peace within? Then remember this: “You are special to God. He loves you! You are extremely valuable to Him! He claims you as His child!” If you ever doubt that or wonder about that, recall ...

3456. You're Doing The Right Things

Illustration

William G. Carter

Sometimes it is easier to look elsewhere for our security and approval. Like the day when Charlie Brown stopped at the psychiatric help stand to talk with Lucy. He confesses, "My trouble is I never know if I'm doing the right thing. I need to have someone around who can tell me when I'm doing the right thing." Lucy says, "Okay. You're doing the right thing. ...

3457. Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide (Long Version)

John 3:1-36

Illustration

Staff

... animal research. in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical. as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products. Companies dump waste DHMO into rivers and the ocean, and nothing can be done to stop them because this practice is still legal. The impact on wildlife is extreme, and we cannot afford to ignore it any longer! The American government has refused to ban the production, distribution, or use of this damaging chemical due to its ...

3458. Three Small Steps in Our Journey of Faith

Luke 17:1-10

Sermon

Brett Blair

... wagon and he and Paddy would drive down the streets of Chicago to sell the cheese. As the months passed, the young boy began to despair because he was not making any money, in spite of his long hours and hard work. One day he pulled his pony to a stop and began to talk to him. He said, "Paddy, there is something wrong. We are not doing it right. I am afraid we have things turned around and our priorities are not where they ought to be. Maybe we ought to serve God and place him first in our lives ...

3459. All I Want for Christmas is Peace

Luke 2:8-20

Sermon

James W. Moore

... and see what we can make of it.” This is Number One. First of all, Christmas offers us the gift of inner peace, peace within.., but we have to accept the gift. II. SECOND, CHRISTMAS GIVES US PEACE WITH OTHERS. Isn’t it sad when you stop to think about it... how “out of sorts” people can get with one another, how estranged people can become, how hostile they can feel toward one another? When will we ever learn? When will we ever learn? We spend weary days and sleepless nights brooding over our ...

3460. All I Want for Christmas is Hope

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

James W. Moore

... faith... and thus were able to hear God’s message and respond. I’m convinced that God is speaking loud and clear today... but sadly so few people are “tuned in” to hear Him. So many of us get so caught up in the hectic pace of living that we stop listening. We are so inundated by words and voices and talk and appeals in our noisy world... that we pull back into a hard shell.., and stonewall our way through life. Too many of us throw in the towel, retreat from the struggle, and give in to the sin of ...

3461. Real Gratitude

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

James W. Moore

... seen him do before – he broke into a big smile! And then for the very first time, Spencer left his corner! He started skipping around the room, laughing and singing “Skip to My Lou! at the top of his voice... and when the song was over, Spencer stopped skipping around the room, and he sat down at the table with the others! He joined the group! The class member and leaders were so excited, they all hugged him and welcomed him and patted him lovingly on the back. Spencer smiled broadly and from that point ...

3462. Jesus and Bartimaeus

Mark 10:46-52

Sermon

James W. Moore

... and too important to be bothered with the likes of Bartimaeus, this poor, wretched, blind beggar. But Bartimaeus would not be denied. He would not be shushed. No! He cried out more desperately, “Son of David, have mercy on me!” Suddenly, Jesus stopped. He turned around. Somehow, amazingly, over the noise of the crowd, Jesus heard the urgent cry of Bartimaeus – and Jesus called for him. “Bartimaeus! Bartimaeus,” the people said, “Get up, He is calling for you.” Then, Bartimaeus threw his cloak ...

3463. Jesus and Bartimaeus

Mark 10:46-52

Sermon

James W. Moore

3464. The Devil Made Me Do It

Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... . How incredibly simple, Jesus: you can ORDER folks to listen. You can ORDER justice and an end to all oppression. What a wonderful opportunity! All it will take is a tiny compromise, an ever-so-slight division in your loyalties. You do not have to stop worshiping the God of heaven, just spread that worship around a bit. Jesus, this is the offer you cannot refuse. Who could have blamed him for accepting? I am intrigued at the way Jesus avoided giving in. Scripture. After each of the temptations was offered ...

3465. Excuses

Luke 14:15-24, Genesis 3:1-24

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... in the Arkansas shootings since the gunfire came from the woods.) "Perhaps nothing could have prevented the violence in Jonesboro," editorialized USA Today in a tone of helplessness. "Not every troubled child leaves a trail of escalating problems." Get real. Do we want to stop the shootings? Really? The truth is we do not care...at least not until it is our own child that is murdered. Meanwhile, we have no one to blame but ourselves. The killings will continue. We have no excuse. Excuses, excuses. They are ...

3466. When The Risen Christ Comes Looking For Us

John 21:15-25

Sermon

James W. Moore

... police pulled us over. The patrolman walked up to the car, leaned over and looked in, and said, “Aw shucks, D. L. It’s just you. Go on… I didn’t recognize your new car.” The very first time I went anywhere with him in his car, he wanted to stop at the print shop in downtown Shreveport. When we got there, D.L. went around the block once and there were no parking places near the print shop… so he just jumped the curb, pulled up and parked on the sidewalk in front of the print shop’s main door ...

3467. Under the Rainbow

Genesis 9:1-17

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... of Noah and the Flood because after all of the devastation...there's a rainbow...I'm not going to live without that kind of hope..." The Peanuts characters Linus and Lucy are standing at the window watching the rain. Lucy says, "If it doesn't stop raining everything will be washed away." "Oh no!" says Linus. "Genesis chapter 9 says that never again will God wash everything away." "Thank you." says Lucy, "that is a great comfort to me." Linus replies, "Sound theology will do that."(8) No Doubt. Over and over ...

3468. The Grief Grinch

John 11:17-37

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... WAY to do it. If Mary cried it was because that was Mary; if Martha did not cry, it was because that was Martha. You do it the way you FEEL like doing it. If you have been worried about breaking into tears during the holidays for no apparent reason, STOP WORRYING. If someone does not understand, too bad for them. Be yourself. Do what YOU need to do. Back to the story: Jesus has come to Bethany. He has met and talked with Martha and Mary. He has seen the deep sense of loss that each expressed in her own ...

3469. God's Not Done With Us Yet!

Genesis 17:1-27

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... was through Isaac that all these grandchildren and great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren were supposed to come. But faithful Abraham did as he was told, took Isaac, prepared to sacrifice him, had the knife poised and ready to strike, when suddenly God stopped him. Abraham had passed this strange test. The boy was spared, a ram which had been caught in a nearby thicket was sacrificed instead. And all lived happily ever after. Really? No, not really. Nor had things been all that peachy-keen before ...

3470. Pay Back Time

Genesis 45:1-28

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... hears a familiar voice: "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you." Are you listening, Joseph? "If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you." As one commentator has it: "Jesus' teaching is not a scolding. And it ...

3471. But God...

Genesis 50:15-21

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... lives of some poor mortals here on earth. Our lives, said Homer, are mere playthings of the gods. It is all a matter of luck, fate, chance. And what can anybody do? Sounds like Rabbi Kushner. Sometime back, the National Safety Council urged news organizations to stop speaking of "accidents" on our highways. Rather, they thought it more accurate to speak of "crashes." If you are doing ninety on Route 6 and have a wreck, is this really an "accident?" Perhaps that is one of the reasons why luck has become so ...

3472. The Prod of the Past

Exodus 12:1-30

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... Three things I can think of off hand. We NEED to look seriously at the establishment of a day-care enterprise. Pre- school, after school, or both. I know we have had such programs in the past, and there were probably good reasons for stopping them at the time. However, considering the desperate need for such services, and with us having such a wonderful but under- utilized physical plant, for us to do nothing is incredibly questionable stewardship. No doubt, we would have to make some modifications to bring ...

3473. The Ten Commandments #6: No Murder

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... before that, should the end come near, no heroic measures would be taken to prolong his life, no miraculous machines would do what his own body could no longer do. He would be allowed to die with dignity. But very early that morning he had stopped breathing and the doctors had reacted instinctively, the way they had been trained: they had put him on a respirator despite the previous agreement about no machines. I came into the hospital and the family immediately jumped me. What should they do? Would it be ...

3474. The Ten Commandments #7: No Adultery

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... in all of scripture.(9) Poor woman! Dragged out of bed by a bunch of strange men. Maybe she had had time to wrap a sheet around her as she was led out of the house...maybe not. Paraded down the street, at least partially naked and then finally stopped in front of this wandering preacher. Now, they were asking about whether or not she should be stoned to death. Why she did not faint from the terror of it all, we will never know. Maybe it was the gentleness in the attitude of the preacher as compared to ...

3475. The Ten Commandments #10: No Covetousness

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... need some help. Dr. Oldenburg gave three principles for making that determination. First, people are due what they DESERVE - we ought to get what we earn and earn what we get. Basic fairness; most of us would agree with that. But Biblical justice does not stop there, so we get a second principle: we are due some things because of our WORTH as human beings - equal protection under the law, the right to vote, and so on. Again, basic fairness, and most can go along with that. Finally, the third principle: we ...

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