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326. Proper 6

Matthew 10:1-42, Matthew 9:35-38, Romans 5:1-11, Psalm 116:1-19, Genesis 18:1-15

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... and space of our ungodly past evoked, Paul drops God's saving work in Jesus Christ into our midst. Then we move back to the present, and Paul once again declares our current status by saying that now we are justified by the death of Jesus Christ. The apostle is not interested in explaining how Christ's death justifies us; rather, he wishes to remark on the marvelously unmerited character of God's love. Though we did not deserve it, nevertheless God's love is so great that it did for us what we could not do ...

327. Trinity Sunday

Genesis 1:1-2:3, Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Psalm 8:1-9

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... their problems and work the necessary changes for which Paul calls will not simply come from the Corinthians. It will ultimately come from God, and Paul recognizes that crucial fact here. Verse 12 may cause us a few problems, especially if we try to follow the apostle's advice; for we do not know exactly what the "holy kiss" was. Speculating on the meaning is no solution to our ignorance, and experimenting won't guarantee we'll find the truth! Perhaps this verse can best remind us that there are some things ...

328. It's Not How You Start But How You Finish That Counts

Ephesians 4:1, 11-16

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James Merritt

... were given to guide the church in the way it ought to go, and to guard the church in what it ought to know. Then God gave "evangelists." An evangelist is one who preaches the gospel with a special gift of reaching the lost. Now where the apostles and the prophets revealed the Savior to the sinner, the evangelist turns the sinner into a saint. But then God gave "pastors and teachers." In the Greek text those are combined into one position: pastor/teacher. His job is to turn saints into servants. You see, my ...

329. The Only Guide You Need

John 16:12-15

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James Merritt

... way, and He not only leads to the right place, He always leads at the right time. There was a lot of truth that those apostles needed to learn, needed to record, and needed to pass on to us. But at that particular moment they were not ready for it. Now ... the Bible. But we cannot understand the Bible, nor can we understand the truth in the Bible apart from the work of the Holy Spirit. The Apostle Paul said in 1 Cor. 2:12, "Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that ...

330. Romans 13:8-14

Romans 13:8-14

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Leonard Sweet

... horizontal form of love, Paul asserts, is “the fulfilling of the law” (v.10). Perhaps Paul falls back on“fulfilling of the law” language to put the radical mandate to love into a familiar form for his audience. But this loving is, as the apostle declared in v.8, an always-ever-ongoing demand. Love is the continual “fulfilling” of the law. But it is never an accomplished activity, always an unfinished mission. Each day, each new encounter with the other, with the neighbor, is another calling to ...

331. Prayer: A Way of Life

James 5:13-20

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Richard Gribble

... . Jesus encouraged his friends to pray. He took Peter, James, and John up on a mountain to pray and there he was transfigured before them (Luke 9:28-36). After the Last Supper, Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray and he told these same three apostles to pray as well (Mark 14:32-42). When Jesus' hour had come he prayed for those who would be left behind; he never forgot his friends (John 17:1-26). Besides being a man of prayer, Jesus also instructed his followers on how to pray. He taught his ...

332. It’s All about Jesus

Isaiah 52:13--53:12

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Ron Lavin

... is Lord of all” (Acts 10:36b). Peter’s sermon is our Easter text today. Peter’s sermon in Caesarea can be summarized in two terse statements: 1) Jesus is Lord of all and 2) we are his witnesses. Jesus Is Lord Of All We know about the Apostles’ Creed. Some of us know about the Nicene Creed. A few of us know about the Athanasian Creed. These are called the three ecumenical creeds of Christendom, but the first creed of the early Christians was “Jesus is Lord.” That’s the creed that got the early ...

333. Lord of All!

Acts 10:34-43

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Ron Lavin

... is Lord of all" (Acts 10:36b). Peter's sermon is our Easter text today. Peter's sermon in Caesarea can be summarized in two terse statements: 1) Jesus is Lord of all and 2) we are his witnesses. Jesus Is Lord Of All We know about the Apostles' Creed. Some of us know about the Nicene Creed. A few of us know about the Athanasian Creed. These are called the three ecumenical creeds of Christendom, but the first creed of the early Christians was "Jesus is Lord." That's the creed that got the early Christians ...

334. 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

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Leonard Sweet

... “from God our Father,” and has been made tangible in life on earth by “the Lord Jesus Christ.” As the apostle moves into the formal thanksgiving portion of this letter, he conspicuously “name drops.” In fact, we encourage you to read 1 ... the abuse and arrogance of these gifts may be the cause for Paul to write to the Corinthian church in the first place, the apostle cannot help but point out it is the abundance of these same gifts that testifies to the truly graced life of faith these divided ...

335. Acts 4:32-35

Acts 4:32-35

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Leonard Sweet

... made in verse 32 - "no one said that any of the things which he possessed was his own" - is shown being put into active practice in verses 34 and 35. Lands and possessions are sold and proceeds from the sales are brought to the apostles for equitable distribution. The text does not indicate that those with lands and goods sold all they had, impoverishing themselves for the sake of equality. Rather the gift of great grace creates an actively empathetic community which naturally does all it can to provide ...

336. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

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Leonard Sweet

... it after him when he states with finality in verse 8 that "last of all" Jesus appeared to him. And although Paul is quick to defame himself - he is "untimely born," like a tragic still-birth or abortion, and generally he is the "least of the apostles" - he nevertheless holds fast to that title. Only when he focuses on himself does Paul flesh out the results of one of Jesus' resurrection appearances. Despite the sins of Paul's earlier life, despite his inherent weaknesses, he now "by the grace of God" has ...

337. Acts 9:1-20

Acts 9:1-20

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Leonard Sweet

... and dangerous. Little wonder that this disciple thinks it wise to remind his Lord who it is he's talking about - giving the divine a second chance, as it were, to get this message right. It is to Ananias, not Saul, that the purpose and plan for the new apostle's life is first revealed. Saul is now to be the Lord's "instrument" - a term which literally means a "container or vessel." Thus Saul will "carry" Christ's name to the Gentiles. As shocking as this news is to Ananias, the Lord does ease his disciple's ...

338. Acts 4:32-35

Acts 4:32-35

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Leonard Sweet

339. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

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Leonard Sweet

340. Acts 9:1-20

Acts 9:1-20

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Leonard Sweet

341. Your Money or Your Life?

Acts 2:42-47

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Mike Ripski

... us that to believe in Jesus entails not just believing certain things about Jesus, it entails living as Jesus lived. The other passage from Acts 2 is a glimpse into how the first Christians did church. They did what we do: They learned from the apostles’ testimony. They enjoyed fellowship with other believers. They broke bread together. Does this refer to a pot-luck dinner or to the Lord’s Supper? I think the answer is yes. And they prayed. They worshiped daily and ate their food with glad and generous ...

342. 2 Corinthians 4:3-6

2 Corinthians 5:1-10

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Leonard Sweet

... one thing right, Paul knew that everything else would fall into place. Today’s text in 2 Corinthians is a continuation of the same themes and images Paul had started in 2:14-17 and 3:7-18: a discussion of the unique ministry this apostle of Christ preaches to the world. Paul’s words contain both an apologetic and an undercurrent of polemic. As Paul defends his actions and attitudes, he provides a list of deplorable characteristics that would identify a false preacher. Paul does not “lose heart” (4:1 ...

343. Easter

Psalm 118:1-29, Isaiah 25:6-9, John 20:1-18, Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... outline of Peter’s sermon, the heart of the gospel, which will be preached to the ends of the earth. Acts 10:34-43 [OR] The prophet foresees the day when God will finally destroy the power of death. Isaiah 25:6-9 Second Lesson—The apostle Paul reminds the church that the resurrection story is history that can be substantiated by many witnesses. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 [OR] Acts 10:34-43 Gospel—The dearest friends of Jesus discover the empty tomb and Mary Magdalene actually meets the Risen Christ. John ...

344. Baptism - FAQ's

Acts 2:42-47

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James Merritt

... to four things. These are the same four things we are going to be committed to at Cross Pointe on any given Sunday. When people come to Cross Pointe they can expect a church that is: I. Preaching The Word Verse 42 says: "And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching." When you walked into the early church you got a seven course meal on the word of God. There is one thing we promise you at Cross Pointe; when you come here you will hear the word of God. Cross Pointe is going to be Bible-built. It ...

345. Will the Real Christian Please Stand Up?

Acts 11:26

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James Merritt

... careful to explain it to you and we really do need to understand what it means because it is a great Bible term. Just listen to these verses. “And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved” (Acts 2:47) "The Philippian jailer said to the Apostle Paul, “What must I do to be saved?" (Acts 16:30) "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Roman 10:13) “God desires all men to be saved". (I Timothy 2:4) Now, all of that raises the question, What do you need to be ...

346. Am I a Real Christian?

Acts 11:26

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James Merritt

... explain it to you and we really do need to understand what it means because it is a great Bible term. Just listen to these verses. “And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.” (Acts 2:47, NASB) "The Philippian jailer said to the Apostle Paul, “What must I do to be saved?" (Acts 16:30, NASB) "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Roman 10:13, NASB) “God desires all men to be saved". (I Timothy 2:4, NASB) Now, all of that raises the question, What do ...

347. God’s Guidance System

John 16:12-15

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James Merritt

... and began to make her way to the platform. As he saw her, he had a mental block, thought for a moment and said, "and to save my life, I can't remember who it was." The reason why we have a New Testament is because the disciples and the apostles were not allowed to forget what Jesus taught. They were reminded of the truth that He gave, as well as truth that was to come. Think about this. In John 14:26 He promised the Spirit would teach the disciples - "All things and bring to your remembrance all things that ...

348. Am I a Real Christian?

Acts 11:26

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James Merritt

... listen to these verses. "And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved" (Acts 2:47) "The Philippian jailer said to the Apostle Paul, "What must I do to be saved?" (Acts 16:30) "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." (Roman 10: ... not he meant that sincerely or sarcastically, but either way there is one thing that I do know. He saw in this apostle and his tremendous faith in Christ and his willingness to boldly take a stand was something he had never seen in anyone ...

349. Milli Vanilli Religion

Matthew 7:15-23

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James Merritt

... chemical called rhodopsin. Their eyes literally glow in the dark, and they can see animals who cannot see them. They are not easily detected and they love to come in under radar. Don't get the idea that there are just a few false prophets out there. The Apostle John said in 1 John 4:1, "Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world." You can listen to false prophets on the radio, you can watch them on television ...

350. Abba, Your Kingdom Come

Luke 11:1-13

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Ron Lavin

... lords, we are called to pray with persistence, overcoming the illusion that God doesn't care. We are called to believe that God is answering our prayers, even when he seems not to be listening or when he answers them in ways we don't understand. With the apostles, we ask, "Lord, teach us to pray." 1. The Lord's Prayer as we know it includes some material not found in Luke 11. For further exposition of all verses of the Lord's Prayer, see Abba (Another Look At The Lord's Prayer) by Ron Lavin, CSS Publishing ...

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