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3501. Giving Away the Kingdom

Luke 12:32-40

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Dave Zuchelli

... Father has been pleased to give you the kingdom.” In order to live a life of generosity, we must first place our trust in the Lord. We must have enough confidence in him that we expect him to come through for us. If our giving is significant, there will be times ... trust God enough to provide in those times? I’ve heard people say that we should live by faith in such a way that, if the Lord doesn’t provide, we won’t make it. That, my friends, is a life lived close to the edge. I’m not sure I would be ...

3502. "Head" Lines

Ephesians 1:11-23

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King Duncan

... church is a prayer of thanks. In fact, Paul writes, “I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers.” That’s a lot of thanks. What causes Paul’s sense of gratitude and joy to overflow? It was this new church’s faith in the Lord Jesus and their love “for all the saints,” their love for one another. How many of you have been drawn to God by the faithful example of a mature believer? How many of you have experienced God’s love through the love of a brother or sister in ...

3503. The Complete Picture

John 11:1-45

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King Duncan & Angela Akers

... us. Our story opens when Lazarus, a close friend of Jesus, falls ill. Lazarus’ sisters, Mary and Martha, send him a message: “Lord, the one you love is sick.” And then they wait for Jesus to arrive. In the story of Lazarus, we see in ... return to Bethany. By then, Lazarus has already died. Martha is the first to confront him when he gets there. She greets him with the words, “Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.” John doesn’t tell us Martha’s state of mind. But we’re all ...

3504. Leaving an Empty Chair

Acts 2:42-47

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King Duncan & Angela Akers

... sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.” This is God’s original plan for the Church. This is what it looks like to be the Body of Christ in our daily lives and in our communities. This is our goal. What can we learn ...

3505. Seize the Now

Philippians 2:1-13

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King Duncan & Angela Akers

... as he really is: “Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.” We live as a people united by the hope of Jesus’ return to establish the kingdom of God upon the earth, to overcome every power of oppression and evil and injustice and death. The bread and the cup are tangible ...

3506.

Psalm 128:1-6

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... . 28:1–14 are evidenced in three areas of life: agricultural produce, the family, and national security.) As for the male perspective in this psalm of ascent, we must keep in mind that “three times a year all the men are to appear before the Sovereign LORD” (Exod. 23:17; cf. Deut. 16:16) at the major temple festivals. Nevertheless, the meaning of this psalm is easily extended to include both male and female. 128:5–6 Now the psalm seeks to make this ideal a reality, not merely through one’s labor ...

3507.

Psalm 134:1-3

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... in a pluralistic age. Yahweh is the Maker of heaven and earth—he is universal. Yet his source of blessing is from Zion—it is particular and contingent (cf. 128:5). What makes this particular mountain significant is, of course, the house of the Lord, which resides on it. This reality is the raison d’être for pilgrimage to Jerusalem and the psalms of ascents. It is one of the fundamentals of OT theology: Yahweh is the creator of all, but he makes himself known in historical relationships that ...

3508. Body

2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... one who makes himself like a vessel of earthenware”). Paul’s metaphor, however, has a deeper significance: His body is a “jar of clay” because “the Lord God formed man (ʾādām) from the dust of the ground (ʾadāmāh)” (Gen. 2:7; cf. Ps. 103:14; Isa. 29:16; 45:9 ... measure of glory through his apostleship (2 Cor. 3:7–18). The process of transformation into the visible likeness of the Lord has already begun (3:18). However, there is even more glory in store for him in the future, when he is ...

3509. Processing Grief

Lamentations 3:1-66

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... is responding to an age-old problem: how can one reconcile belief in a God of goodness and power with the reality of suffering? Verses 34–36 are further assertions of confidence by a victim of evil. A God of justice is obligated to redress evil. The Lord’s power means that limits are enforced. God as the source of good and bad echoes Job 2:10. Suffering may be the result of sin (Deut. 28:15–68). It is not, however, the only reason for suffering. Still, ruthless honesty is necessary (3:40). Genuine ...

3510. Did Jesus Say What I Think He Said?

Mark 7:24-37 · James 2:1-9 · Isaiah 35:5-6 · Psalm 146

Sermon

Thomas C. Willadsen

... unstopped; then the lame shall leap like a deer, and the tongue of the speechless sing for joy. Isaiah 35:5-6 (NRSV) Jesus got around to making the deaf hear and giving speech to the mute in the second part of today’s gospel reading. The Lord looks out for widows and orphans; the faithful follower of Jesus shows no partiality and knows to love one’s neighbor as oneself…. Yet, Jesus insulted a woman who had come to beg for her daughter’s restoration. We get the happy ending, the woman’s daughter ...

3511. Is This Any Way for a King to Behave?

2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16 · Luke 1:26-38

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Will Willimon

... . This God will not be the tamed house pet for the King of Israel. This God is larger. This God comes and goes a1nong us as he pleases, not at our bidding. This God will not be contained by us. And in a way, this conversation between the Lord and King David is a marvelous prelude for today's gospel. When we talk about important events we talk about i1nportant, powerful people. Pick up this morning's newspaper and you will read few news stories, see few photos of people like us. Mostly what you will read ...

3512. God Is Like...Bread

Joel 2:23-30 · John 6:25-35

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Kenneth L. Gibble

... God. I believe that Augustine was right when he prayed: “Thou hast made us for thyself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in thee.” I believe that we are right to call Jesus the bread of heaven. I believe that when we come to the Lord’s table, it is our inner hunger that brings us here. And I believe God is like the bread that satisfies the deepest hunger of our hearts. I invite you, I urge you, to bring your hunger, your thirst. Know it is Christ who bids you come. And I hope ...

3513. A Living Memorial

Exodus 12:1-30

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Douglas J. Deuel

... Some were spared. The Israelites were given an intricate formula for choosing a lamb and then drawing blood from that lamb with which to mark their doorposts. In this way they signified that they were God's people. The message of grace is clear in this text: "It is the Lord's passover ... The blood shall be a sign for you, upon the houses where you are; and when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and no plague shall fall upon you to destroy you, when I smite the land of Egypt" (Exodus 12:11b, 13). God's ...

3514. No Box Seats In The Kingdom

Mark 10:35-45

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William G. Carter

... really didn't have the right to ask for a blank check. Jesus, in his eternal patience, decided to sound them out. "What do you want?" he said. They replied, "On the day when you enter your glory, when you ascend to the throne as King of kings and Lord of lords, we want to sit at your right and at your left." Well, it was a ridiculous request ... and when the other ten disciples heard about it, they got angry with James and John. They were upset, not because they thought it was the wrong thing to ask for ...

3515. A Tale Of Two Cities

Micah 5:1-4

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Robert A. Hausman

... flourish, administer justice so the people live in harmony, and, above all, attend to the religious rites so that God blesses the people. That is the promise that comes with a new king: And he shall stand and feed his flock, in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall live secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth; and he shall be the one of peace (vv. 4-5). It is important to note where the qualifications of this king come from. Unlike the ...

3516. Tiny Town: Promised Power

Micah 5:1-4

Sermon

Tony Everett

... The Middle Of The River And Dying Of Thirst"; "Why Don't Your Dog Bite Nobody But Me?"; "There's A Light At The End Of The Tunnel; Lord, I Hope It Ain't No Train." God tells us in today's text that there is indeed a light at the end of the dark and dreary ... leaders. He saw no hope in military efforts. Micah saw a coming destruction. However, he also saw that a remnant would be gathered by the Lord (2:12f; 5:7f). Micah saw that light at the end of the tunnel all right -- and the tunnel's end was not in the ...

3517. Proper 22

Luke 17:1-10, 2 Timothy 1:1-2:13, Lamentations 1:1-22, Psalm 137:1-9

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William E. Keeney

... would only acknowledge that everything he had done is what is expected to be done. Thesis: The faithful disciple will do as the Lord expects him to do. Theme: Christians will do the will of God as if they are obedient slaves. Key Words in the Passage ... exercise of faith and increase it by better understanding of where to invest our risks against the uncertainties of life. 5. The Table of the Lord. In human slavery it is not normal for the slave to find a place at the table with the master. It is one of the ...

3518. Proper 25

Psalm 65:1-13, Luke 18:9-14, Joel 2:28-32, 2 Timothy 4:9-18, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

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William E. Keeney

... . (2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18) Paul is anticipating the end of his life. He is assured that his life of faithfulness will be crowned with righteousness. In the second set of verses he acknowledges that when everyone else had forsaken him, it was the Lord who was present and gave him the strength to proclaim the message to the Gentiles. Therefore the glory for what he has accomplished belongs to God. Gospel. (Luke 18:9-14) The parable continues the themes of the first two lessons. The faithful are vindicated by ...

3519. How Good News Spreads!

1 Kings 8:22-61

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Stephen M. Crotts

... disciples of all nations...." In 1 Kings 8:42, it is said of God, "Men will hear of your great name and your mighty hand and your outstretched arm." God, it seems, wills to work with us to create a people for himself. Genesis 1-2 explains how the Lord creates the heavens and the earth and all life to enjoy it. Then on the seventh day God rested. Somewhere in time humanity sinned and all of life fell to ruin. But God rolled up his sleeves and went to work with a divine redeeming strategy that spanned the ...

3520. The Burdens Of The Past

Haggai 2:1-9, Haggai 1:1-15

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Robert P. Hines

... a wasteland. They had enemies who didn't want to see them rebuild the city or the Temple. And they had these memories of a glorious past. If anyone had a right to feel sorry for themselves, it was this group of people. But the Word of the Lord to them was that they should change their attitude. Be strong. Have courage. Buck up. The prophet knew that if they were going to accomplish anything, they would have to have the proper attitude. Attitude, as many people have discovered, is a choice we make. It's not ...

3521. What Is God Doing In Our Bad Times?

Joel 2:18-27, Joel 2:28-32

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Thomas G. Rogers

... not been worshipping properly. Just like in the book of Joel, God is giving you a message. It's the same message: 'Return to the Lord, your God.' You wanted to know what God is doing. That is what God is doing." Frank was just about to ask Ted if he ... lesson. In the midst of the devastation that has passed through the land, God tells the people to "be glad and rejoice in the Lord your God" (2:23). Karen said there was reason to rejoice because of the promises that God made to the people. First, God promised ...

3522. Our Champion Rides Into Battle

Isaiah 50:1-11

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Gerald Whetstone

... in which the observers need to watch for the dust to clear and the casualties to be counted before victory can be claimed. By Friday of this week the enemies of God and grace will assume their triumph, but the sunrise of Easter dawn will reveal our victorious Lord. This Lord is our Warrior King. He calls us to be his witnesses, to share in his victory and to invite others to join in its victory, too. This will be our Easter theme -- to focus on the spiritual gifts God gives us for this warfare of our whole ...

3523. Week One Of Lent

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... challenging as the two-edged sword metaphor used by the author of the Letter to the Hebrews in describing God's word. God's word for us can be best seen in prayer. Today's Gospel gives us the most complete and yet simple prayer we can possibly find. The Lord's Prayer is the only one which Jesus taught his disciples and thus it has immense significance for those of us who follow in the Fisherman's footsteps. In this prayer, a reflection of God's word, we ask for our daily needs. We also ask to be forgiven as ...

3524. A Most Important Dawning

Isaiah 60:1-22

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Paul E. Robinson

... domesticated that gift, used it for their own purposes, and turned it into a business or another fine, upstanding club does not take away the truth. The fact that we, day after day, go through religious motions and fail to reach out to the Lord at our side, does not remove the Lord's presence there. Thomas H. Troeger once said this: "To undomesticate God, to see God in places where we are convinced God would never be, is to be able to hope and believe again." Isaiah saw into the future when it would dawn on ...

3525. Traveling Forgotten Mountains

Isaiah 49:8-26

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Paul E. Robinson

... confusion and severe pain that I lose all hope. Joy is gone. Nothing encourages me ... The rhetoric we're all 4used to -- " just trust the Lord, pray more, get counseling, follow God's plan more carefully" -- must give way to the reality of finding God. Dr. Crabb goes on to say ... the centuries has known, when things were at their worst. The saints called it "the dark night of the soul." Even our Lord cried out from the cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" This was not the last word, but it ...

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