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326. The Lord, The Holy Spirit

Acts 2:14-41, Acts 2:1-13

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Robert F. Crowley

... with the Holy Ghost.2 FOURTH: Dwight L. Moody. MOODY: My encounter with the Holy Spirit was much the same as yours, except my experience came long after I was born again and in fact I was quite well known and was having great success as an evangelist. Great crowds were coming to the tabernacle in Chicago, but I was a great hustler and was doing the work largely in the energy of the flesh. It so happened that two humble Free Methodist women, Auntie Cook and Mrs. Snow, used to attend these meetings quite ...

327. All Saints

Isaiah 25:1-12, Revelation 21:1-27, John 11:38-44, John 11:17-37

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E. Carver McGriff

... requires a positive decision on our part to accept Christ. 3. Prayer plays a major role in this process. 4. Such revival always does two things: it restores the gift of joy, and it summons us to service of others. ADDITIONAL ILLUSTRATIONS Gypsy Smith, a nineteenth century evangelist, told of the time he came home early, when a young man, so he could spend some time with his toddler son. As part of their play, he put the little fellow on the kitchen table, then asked him to run and his daddy would catch him ...

328. Living In The Nonsense Of The Resurrection

Luke 24:1-12

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Glenn E. Ludwig

... isn't possible! But it happened! Dear friends in Christ, it happened. It is nonsense, but it happened. I believe one of the biggest problems with Christianity is that people want to take the nonsense out of it. I've heard radio preachers and television evangelists and all manner of Christians try to tell me that Christianity makes sense. That it's the easiest, most natural thing in the world to believe in Christ. I've been told and preached to and almost convinced that being a follower of Jesus is simple ...

329. Hard Questions!

1 Kings 17:7-24

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Barbara Brokhoff

... , after all, the One you trust? Our coins read, "In God we trust." Do we, or is that just a nice slogan for hard cash? Can God be absolutely trusted? If so, do you? Will You Obey? The minister came smiling into the house one evening when I, as guest evangelist, was visiting there. I said, "What's so funny?" He said, "I just returned from calling on Aunt Mattie in our church. She's 103 years old today. I asked her how she had managed to live so long, and she just said, 'That's easy, Preacher. I just trust ...

330. Epiphany

Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 60:1-22, Ephesians 3:1-13

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John R. Brokhoff

... was at first denied. Under pressure from the new president and national publicity, a majority of members later voted to allow non-whites to apply for membership. Another implication is that a church's outreach must not be limited to one race or class. Evangelistic efforts should be made to the church's immediate neighborhood even if the people are different from the church's constituency. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 72 "Give the king your justice, O God." (v. 1a) Prayer Of The Day: "Lord God ...

331. Lent 1

Lk 4:1-13 · Rom 10:8-13 · Deut 26:1-11 · Ps 91

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John R. Brokhoff

... he had just learned at his baptism -- "beloved Son." Shall he use wealth, power, or fame to save the world? None of these was accepted. He would be God's suffering servant, a humble king of truth, love, and peace. Differing from the other evangelists, Luke reports that Satan was not done with Jesus. He left Jesus until another "opportune time." THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION Gospel: Luke 4:1-13 1. Spirit (v. 1). One of the distinctive marks of Luke's account of Jesus' temptation in the wilderness is his emphasis ...

332. The Lenten Season

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John R. Brokhoff

... , evening services, midweek Lenten services, Holy Week services and possibly noonday Lenten services for business people. It is traditionally the time when series of sermons are presented on Lenten themes. Lent calls for a variety of preaching: meditative, doctrinal and evangelistic. It is the most important time for preaching because it deals with the passion and cross. These constitute the heart of the Christian faith. When the cross is preached, we deal with the fundamental problems and needs of life. 2 ...

333. Proper 18

Philemon 1:8-25, Philemon 1:1-7, Jeremiah 18:1--19:15, Luke 14:25-35

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John R. Brokhoff

... his miracles and hear his teachings. When it comes to paying the price which he is about to pay, most of them will turn away. In this Gospel, Jesus frankly says that not everyone can be his disciple, only those who pay the price. In our evangelistic efforts and appeals, we make acceptance of Christ and joining the church as easy as possible, because we are most anxious to increase the membership. We are more interested in the quantity than the quality of our consistency. This sermon is needed to make both ...

334. Proper 23

Luke 17:11-19, Jeremiah 29:1-23, 2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

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John R. Brokhoff

... -19). Need: Is there really a need to state the people's need for healing of body, mind, and soul? Where do we stand on faith healing? Do we cancel it out in favor of medical science? Do we identify faith healing with faith-healing evangelists who make stupendous claims of healing incurable diseases and lengthening bones? In today's gospel lesson Jesus tells the Samaritan, "Your faith has made you well." Can faith in Jesus do the same today? Outline: How faith can heal you a. Faith believes that Christ can ...

335. Proper 24

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8, Jeremiah 30:1--31:40, Luke 18:1-8

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John R. Brokhoff

... to his/her ability and calling. Paul in the text challenges each to fulfill his/her ministry. Outline: How can one fulfill his/her ministry? a. Stick to it! "Always be steady." b. Tough it out! "Endure suffering." c. Speak up! "Do the work of an evangelist." WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 119:97-104 "O how I love your law!" (v. 97a) Prayer Of The Day: "Almighty and everlasting God, in Christ you have revealed your glory among the nations. Preserve the works of your mercy, that your church ...

336. Proper 26

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Habakkuk 2:2-20, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Luke 19:1-10

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John R. Brokhoff

... prospective member of the church is what he will say that may result in a favorable decision to accept Christ and join the church. In this passage, we hear what Jesus has to say to a sinner and succeeds. This is not necessarily a lesson on how to make an evangelistic visit, but it may apply to each person in the church. Outline: What Jesus says to a sinner a. Come down v. 5a. Come down from your high perch on the tree of life. Come down from your pride, your isolation, your sin. b. Come in v. 5b. Jesus said ...

337. Proper 6

Lk 7:36 - 8:3 · Gal 2:15-21 · 1 Ki 21:1--21 · Ps 5

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John R. Brokhoff

... churches. In a population that is 40 percent unchurched, our churches should be 40 percent larger. In recent years mainline denominations have not been keeping up with the population growth but losing more members than they are winning. This calls for an evangelistic outreach. The church today is taking the role of Simon the Pharisee who objected to a "sinner" coming to Jesus. a. Sinners outside the church belong inside -- vv. 36-39. Though they may not, like Simon, realize they are sinners, church members ...

338. Proper 8

Luke 9:57-62, Galatians 5:16-26, 2 Kings 2:1-18, Luke 9:51-56

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John R. Brokhoff

... not make money the goal of his life. If he has money, his love for Christ will cause him to share it. This raises a question about modern sects which get amazing amounts of money to buy hotels, banks, and estates. Popular radio-television evangelists can have luxurious palaces for homes. b. There is urgency about it! (9:59) Being a disciple demands immediate response. Not even something as important as arranging and attending your father's funeral should keep you from responding. Let someone else attend the ...

339. Advent 2

Luke 3:1-20

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Dennis Koch

Gospel Note Among the Synoptic evangelists, Luke goes to the greatest length to pinpoint the appearance of John the Baptist within world history (probably between A.D. 27 and 29). He also quotes more of Isaiah 40 than Mark or Matthew, extending it so as to conclude with the claim "all flesh shall see the salvation ...

340. Christmas 2

Luke 1:1-4

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Dennis Koch

Gospel Note The light-imagery that begins in v. 4 recurs throughout this Gospel (see 3:19, 9:39, 12:46), and the later references serve as commentary on this theme. Especially important for the evangelist is the Word's discerning or discriminating ability: It distinguishes the evil lovers of darkness from the good lovers of the light, only the latter of whom receive the life that the Light brings. Liturgical Color White Suggested Hymns Of The Father's Love Begotten Let All Mortal Flesh Keep ...

341. Spirit-anointed Son Of God The Father

John 1:29-34

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Mark Radecke

... and adore is one God in three Persons: the God whose name is "Father, Son and Holy Spirit." Our reading today from the Fourth Gospel is an excellent example of just how deeply this trinitarian theology is embedded in the witness and teaching of John the Evangelist. John the Baptist sees Jesus, calls him the "Lamb of God," says that this younger man existed before him, and testifies that God has revealed Jesus as the Son of God who baptizes with the Holy Spirit, a revelation attested by the descent of the ...

342. Praying To The Congregation

John 17:6-19

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Thomas Long

According to legend, a certain West Coast radio evangelist would customarily close his broadcasts by praying over the air, "O God, we ask that today you would touch the hearts of those in 'Radioland' to support this worldwide ministry. We pray that you would move them mightily to send offerings of love, and to send them to Post Office ...

343. Loving Jesus, Hating The Church

John 9:35-41

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Thomas Long

... institution. Jesus saves; the system spanks. So, love Jesus and seek out a life-giving personal relationship with him, but keep your distance from all "organized religion" and don't take any creed classes or fill out any pledge cards. As one television evangelist is quick to say, "We need a lot more Christianity and a lot less 'Churchianity.'" There is a serious problem, however, with this view. The problem is Jesus. Jesus will not cooperate with any neat schemes that pit true Christian experience against ...

344. Advent 2

Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-16, Romans 14:1--15:13

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Russell F. Anderson

... responsibility for their own actions. This is a problem because there is no growth, no change, without honest self-awareness. Dr. John Brokhoff, who for years was professor of Homiletics at Chandler School of Theology in Atlanta, Georgia, tells how a man responded to an evangelistic sermon by getting up and confessing: "I've been a sinner, a contemptible sinner. And I've been one for years but I never knew it before tonight." A deacon who was standing next to him in the aisle leaned over and whispered to ...

345. Advent 4

Mt 1:18-25 · Rom 1:1-7 · Isa 7:10-17 · Ps 80

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Russell F. Anderson

... far, they have been successful in assisting area churches with construction projects, youth programs, and much more. Like Joseph and Mary, the Dotzlers obeyed the spiritual vision and heeded the voice of God, despite great obstacles. Contrast the above with fallen television evangelist, Robert Tilton, who was caught trying to fleece the sheep rather than obey the voice of the Good Shepherd. Tilton spent 84 percent of his air time on promotion and fund raising. He did not blink at asking listeners to send in ...

346. Baptism of The Lord

Mt 3:13-17 ·Acts 10:34-48 · Is 42:1-9

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Russell F. Anderson

... by God, but that their privilege rested in being the Lord's servants. This servanthood was to be exercised with great humility and gentleness. "A bruised reed he shall not break, a dimly burning wick he will not quench ..." The role of the servant people is evangelistic in nature. They are to bring forth righteousness to the nations, to be lights in a world of darkness, so that all people might see and know God's gracious will. In doing this, they are not to assume that God has completely withheld the light ...

347. Easter 2

Jn 20:19-31 · 1 Pet 1:3-9 · Acts 2:14a, 22-32 · Ps 16 · Ps 111

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Russell F. Anderson

... a portion of Peter's Pentecost sermon, as recalled by Luke. It is a good representation of the major themes contained in the early apostolic preaching. The following points seemed to be central to the preaching of Peter and the other apostles and evangelists: (1) the signs and wonders performed by Jesus during his earthly ministry; (2) Jesus was handed over to be crucified by sinful people; (3) nevertheless, the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus are a result of God's design; (4) these events are ...

348. Easter 7

Jn 17:1-11 · Acts 1:1-14 · 1 Pet 4:12-19, 5:6-11 · Ps 68 · Ps 27 · Ps 47

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Russell F. Anderson

... The upper room -- the place where the risen Christ appeared The upper room -- the prayer powerhouse of the fledgling church Spend time daily in the upper room Illustration: Billy Sunday, formerly a baseball player for the Chicago Cubs, received the call to become an evangelist. In the early part of this century, he held spellbound great throngs of people with his simple gospel message. It was Sunday's practice to pray for the leaders of a community, where he was about to have a campaign. At one point, he ...

349. Pentecost

1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Joel 2:28-32, John 7:25-44, Acts 2:14-41, Acts 2:1-13, John 20:19-23

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Russell F. Anderson

... a claim that he has received revelations directly from God. (Information gleaned from Christianity Today.) The modern day Pentecostal movement got off the ground in 1901, during a revival on Azusa Street, Los Angeles, under the ministry of a black evangelist by the name of William Seymour. A reporter wrote disparagingly that "that night was made hideous by howlings of the worshippers." From this modest beginning, Pentecostalism has swelled into a movement that contains well over 100 million devotees and is ...

350. Proper 20

Philippians 1:12-30, Jonah 4:1-11, Isaiah 55:1-13, Exodus 16:1-36, Matthew 20:1-16

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Russell F. Anderson

... to die and be with the Lord or a life of fruitful labor in God's vineyard (v. 22). Fruitful labor is what makes life worthwhile: to know that our efforts fashioned through Christ are coming to fruition. Not only is the work of the pastor, evangelist or teacher fruitful labor but, also that of the clerk, salesperson and the bricklayer, when their work is an expression of their commitment to Christ. Outline: 1. Paul didn't know whether life or death were preferable death meant being with Christ but life meant ...

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