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3576. Don't Look Back, Remember Lot's Wife

Genesis 19:24-26

Sermon

James W. Moore

... , also back to Paul’s words to the Philippians: “Forgetting what lies behind, I press on…” The point is clear: As individual Christians… and as a church, we have to constantly guard against the temptation to become “fat cats.” We have to stay hungry! - We cannot relax on our press clippings. - We must not rest on our laurels. - We dare not dwell on our past accomplishments. - No wonder Paul resolved to forget his earlier achievements. - He knew that there was a new challenge, a new opportunity ...

3577. That's What Jesus Does for Me

Psalm 139:7-12

Sermon

James W. Moore

... about a time some years ago when he was at the breaking point. He was… physically exhausted, emotionally drained, under severe nervous strain, confused, perplexed, stressed out… not knowing which was to turn concerning some highly important decisions he had to make. He was staying at a friend’s home prior to speaking at a big meeting. His friend said to him: “Hugh, you look tired… would you like to escape all this chatter and rest in a room upstairs?” Hugh Redwood said that he would like that ...

3578. There's an Elephant in the Room and Her Name Is Katrina

Exodus 14:10-15

Sermon

James W. Moore

... Red Sea, Moses did not give up, he did not quit, he did not throw in the towel… No, he trusted God and went forward. When trouble suddenly erupts into our lives, we can remember Moses at the Red Sea. He didn’t have all the answers, but he did stay in communication with God… and he did go forward and he did do the best that he knew to do… and he did trust God to bring it out right. Some years ago, I was visiting one Sunday evening in an African-American church and I was so moved and ...

3579. What's So Great about Going to Church

Isaiah 6:1-8

Sermon

James W. Moore

... . After the pre-game festivities, the introductions, and the National Anthem,… the Astros huddle up in the dugout with their manager and coaches. Suddenly, the umpire shouts: “Play Ball,” and a crazy thing happens. Biggio, Bagwell, Berkman and all the other Astro Players stay in the dugout… and the coaches run out on the field to play the game! The manager Phil Garner and the six Astro Coaches take the field and since there are only seven of them, they get owner Drayton McLane to play first base ...

3580. Christmas Gifts That Always Fit

Luke 2:8-20

Sermon

James W. Moore

... , I do,” whispered Derek through his pain. “Well then,” said the father, “we’re going to finish this together.” So they did. Waving away the security guards and the medical helpers, the son’s head sometimes buried in his father’s shoulder, the two men stayed in Derek’s lane… and crossed the finish line, as the crowd watched, then rose, then cheered, then wept. It’s a great parable for Christmas, isn’t it? Realizing that we can’t make it, that we are down and out, that we need help ...

3581. The Gospel According to Winnie the Pooh

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... had lain low until it began to get dark, scared of being picked up by the police (Ronald Blythe, The Circling Year [Norwich: The Canterbury Press, 2001], 75) But as darkness began to fall in earnest, these two slithering disciples invite a stranger to stay with them, a companion who had been offering them surprising solace on their journey. In their honesty about their confusion and depression, their “slow hearts” (v.25) began to beat faster with a cadence of hope. They began to hear a song of divine ...

3582. Luke 24:13-35

Luke 24:13-35

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... travelers approach Emmaus, Luke heightens the tension in this narrative by making it appear Jesus will leave the two disciples, walking ahead of them as though “he were going on.” But the story continues because there is an invitation to fellowship. “Stay with us,” the two disciples urge their new friend, the unrecognized Jesus. The slender thread that held the three travelers together is suddenly strengthened by being woven into a tablecloth. The invitation to come together at table keeps Jesus in ...

3583. Someone Is Always Waiting

Luke 24:13-35

Illustration

Eric Ritz

There is a story about a young boy who had to travel cross country by train from Los Angeles to Philadelphia to see his grandparents once a year. He had completed his stay with his grandparents and was ready to return home to Philadelphia. He safely boarded the train and began the long trip home. While on the train, a business executive asked him if he was afraid to take the long trip by himself. The little boy boldly declared, "No, I am ...

3584. From A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23

John 10:1-10

Illustration

Phillip Keller

... in soul, and unhappy in life. They were joyless people held in the iron grip and heartless ownership of the wrong master. By way of contrast, I have numerous friends among relatively poor people—-people who have known hardship, disaster and the struggle to stay afloat financially. But because they belong to Christ and have recognized Him as Lord and Master of their lives, their owner and manager, they are permeated by a deep, quiet, settled peace that is beautiful to behold. It is indeed a delight to ...

3585. A Haven for Troubled Hearts - Sermon Starter

John 14:1-4

Illustration

Brett Blair

... carry on, 'Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven. Would you hold my hand if I saw you in heaven? Would you help me stand if I saw you in heaven? I'll find my way through night and day, 'Cause I know I just can't stay here in heaven. Time can bring you down, time can bend your knees. Time can break your heart, have you begging please, begging please. Beyond the door there's peace I'm sure, And I know there'll be no more tears in heaven. Jesus has just had the Passover ...

3586. Ten Days of Prayer

Acts 1:12-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... of the Spirit? The writer of the book of Acts tells us: “Then they returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives, a Sabbath day’s walk from the city. When they arrived, they went upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew; Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew; James son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas son of James. They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and ...

3587. A Dead Balloon

Acts 2:1-21

Illustration

Brian Stofregen

... power within the balloon is released, you don't know where the balloon is going to go; but you know it's going somewhere. (We don't know where the wind comes from or is going.) Jesus did not give the disciples the Spirit's power so that they could stay behind locked doors in fear. It is given as a power to move people out into the world -- even if we don't always know exactly where we will end up. What happens to the balloon after it has "spent" its power? It seems dead again. All out of power ...

3588. Is It Well with Your Family? - Sermon Starter

Rom 16

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Brett Blair

... he meant, and most Biblical scholars agree that that is indeed what he meant, then it raises some interesting speculation. When and where did Paul meet Rufus' mother? Did she nurse him through some serious illness? Did she receive him into her home for an extended stay during his missionary journeys? How did this woman and Paul form such a close bond that he refers to her fondly as being like his mother? Mark tells us that Simon of Cyrene, the man who carried Jesus cross, had two sons: Alexander and Rufus ...

3589. The Most Important Job in the World

2 Timothy 1:5

Illustration

James W. Moore

Dr. Tony Campolo is a well-known and highly-respected, inspirational speaker. Years ago Tony Campolo spent much of his time traveling around the world on speaking tours. Meanwhile, his wife, Peggy, chose to stay home and give herself and all that she has to the "Bringing Up" of their two children, Bart and Lisa. On those rare occasions when Peggy did travel with Tony, she found herself engaged in conversations with some of the most accomplished, impressive, influential, sophisticated people in the world. ...

3590. One Day Is Not Enough

2 Timothy 1:5

Illustration

... about us. They care for us in a way that is beyond words. They sacrifice for us in ways beyond words. Even after they have passed on, and Mother's Day can be especially difficult for those of us who have lost mothers, their influence is so powerful that it stays with us always. I propose that one day is not enough. One day is nice, but it is not enough. So while we take this day to especially honor mothers, let us think of it as a planning day. How can we honor our mothers, grandmothers, mother-in-laws, and ...

3591. Be of One Mind

2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... . He went home and slammed the door on the way in. He confronted his wife and said, “From now on you’ll do what I say. Get my supper, then go upstairs and lay out my clothes. After I eat, I’m going out with the boys while you stay home. By the way, do you know who is going to tie my tie for me?” “I sure do,” said his wife calmly, “the undertaker.” Some marriages are filled with conflict. So are some offices. Unfortunately some churches are filled with conflict as well. Leslie Flynn wrote a ...

3592. A Renewal of Faith

Matthew 28:16-20

Illustration

Mark Trotter

... hoped to find what was missing in his life. He did, only in a way that was unexpected. In Montana it is nice from May to October. You can fish. But the rest of the time, the other six months, it is a different world up there. You have to stay inside, or you will die. So that is what he did. He read books, and he read the Bible. One day a neighbor asked him to go to church. The minister on that Sunday preached a sermon on the Christian life, the ways that we find to avoid living it ...

3593. What Do You Want to Know?

Matthew 9:9-13

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Brett Blair

... begs a question - what if Homer had followed his friends' advice and avoided John? What if Homer never had the courage to speak to this brilliant boy, this boy the others called a "loser"? What would Homer - and the world - have lost if he had followed social order and stayed within his own circle of friends? I can here Matthew, Peter, James, John, and Paul as they walk up to Jesus, I hear you know a lot about God." What do you want to know? What would the world have lost if these men had decided not to ...

3594. Learning Mercy

Illustration

J. Scott Miller

... 's forgiveness. In a flood of tears, he thanks Sister Helen for all her love and support. He then tries to send her home, insisting that her work with him is done and that he is now ready to meet his Maker. "No, that's okay," she responds. "I'll stay through the execution." "But why?" Gary wants to know. "I'm only getting what I deserve." "Because," she replies, "the last face I want you to see before you die is not one of hatred and vengeance, but one of love and mercy." The next morning, Gary is strapped ...

3595. What Does A Father Do?

Ephesians 6:1-4

Illustration

Erma Bombeck

... I tell him a father does?" When my dad died in my ninth year, I, too, was raised by my mother, giving rise to the same question, "What do fathers do?" As far as I could observe, they brought around the car when it rained so everyone else could stay dry. They always took the family pictures, which is why they were never in them. They carved turkeys on Thanksgiving, kept the car gassed up, weren't afraid to go into the basement, mowed the lawn, and tightened the clothesline to keep it from sagging. It wasn't ...

3596. Sermon Opener – “Where Are the Laborers?”

Mt 9:35 - 10:8

Illustration

King Duncan

... came up with the correct amount. The boy returned with the change, then stood by the side of the car. He asked if Carl was finished drinking. "Just about," said Carl. "Why?" "That's the only cup we have, "answered the boy, "and we need it to stay in business." It's difficult to operate a Kool-Aid business if you only have one cup. We sometimes make that mistake in the church. This morning we are focusing our attention on the evangelistic task of the church. For many persons the word "evangelism" brings to ...

3597. Simple Caring

Matthew 10:40-42

Illustration

Gene Blair

... the field trip was like waiting for Christmas. Finally, the day arrived. We grabbed our lunches and coats and lined up for the bus. In the back of the room, one boy began to cry because he had forgotten to bring a lunch and would have to stay behind with another teacher. In a few minutes, the other children had contributed extra sandwiches, fruit, desserts, and drinks until the boy had a feast for his lunch. With new tears, this time tears of gratitude, he grabbed his coat, lined up, and climbed onto the ...

3598. A Morning Greeting

Matthew 10:40-42

Illustration

Andrew R. Wolfe

... Maple Avenue and Bremo Road there in Richmond, and what he does is he simply waves to the passing motorists, waves ‘good morning' to them. He has become a kind of self-appointed ambassador of goodwill on that corner, and every day at 7:15 he's there and he stays until 9:00 A.M. Because he's not as spry as he used to be, he has to often use his cane as he stands there. In an interview, James said that women are generally more generous in responding to his greeting than men are. One day he counted ...

3599. Fortunate Gifts

Mt 10:40-42

Illustration

King Duncan

... -you letter arrived from the missionary family. They thanked the church for their many gifts and especially for the "miracle" gift. It seems that, during a storm, a destitute man knocked on their door. He was so ill-dressed for the cold that they invited him to stay until the storm had passed. Even though their visitor would have no gifts in the barrel, they decided to open it. That's when they discovered the coat. It fit the man perfectly. Do such things really happen in this world? Yes they do - all the ...

3600. The Paradox of Our Time

Galatians 5:1-15

Illustration

Jeff Dickson

... conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness. We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom. We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often. We've learned how to make a ...

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3576. Don't Look Back, Remember Lot's Wife

Genesis 19:24-26

Sermon

James W. Moore

3577. That's What Jesus Does for Me

Psalm 139:7-12

Sermon

James W. Moore

3578. There's an Elephant in the Room and Her Name Is Katrina

Exodus 14:10-15

Sermon

James W. Moore

3579. What's So Great about Going to Church

Isaiah 6:1-8

Sermon

James W. Moore

3580. Christmas Gifts That Always Fit

Luke 2:8-20

Sermon

James W. Moore

3581. The Gospel According to Winnie the Pooh

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

3582. Luke 24:13-35

Luke 24:13-35

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

3583. Someone Is Always Waiting

Luke 24:13-35

Illustration

Eric Ritz

3584. From A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23

John 10:1-10

Illustration

Phillip Keller

3585. A Haven for Troubled Hearts - Sermon Starter

John 14:1-4

Illustration

Brett Blair

3586. Ten Days of Prayer

Acts 1:12-26

Sermon

King Duncan

3587. A Dead Balloon

Acts 2:1-21

Illustration

Brian Stofregen

3588. Is It Well with Your Family? - Sermon Starter

Rom 16

Illustration

Brett Blair

3589. The Most Important Job in the World

2 Timothy 1:5

Illustration

James W. Moore

3590. One Day Is Not Enough

2 Timothy 1:5

Illustration

3591. Be of One Mind

2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Sermon

King Duncan

3592. A Renewal of Faith

Matthew 28:16-20

Illustration

Mark Trotter

3593. What Do You Want to Know?

Matthew 9:9-13

Illustration

Brett Blair

3594. Learning Mercy

Illustration

J. Scott Miller

3595. What Does A Father Do?

Ephesians 6:1-4

Illustration

Erma Bombeck

3596. Sermon Opener – “Where Are the Laborers?”

Mt 9:35 - 10:8

Illustration

King Duncan

3597. Simple Caring

Matthew 10:40-42

Illustration

Gene Blair

3598. A Morning Greeting

Matthew 10:40-42

Illustration

Andrew R. Wolfe

3599. Fortunate Gifts

Mt 10:40-42

Illustration

King Duncan

3600. The Paradox of Our Time

Galatians 5:1-15

Illustration

Jeff Dickson

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