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3601. Small Saves

John 6:1-15

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... , but it can build connections between generations. Taking the money you would spend on a coffee drink once a day for a month and giving it to a community food bank is a small save, but it can mean the difference between feeling fed and cared for or hungry and abandoned for a struggling family. Paul Tillich reminded us that the only way we have to the universal is through the particular. Our lives are comprised of an accumulation of “particulars,” of small things, of small saves that make huge impacts ...

3602. Jesus Walking on Water

John 6:1-21; Matt. 14:22-36

Illustration

Johnny Dean

Alexander Solzhenitsyn said that only once during his long imprisonment in a labor camp in the Soviet Union did he become so discouraged that he thought about suicide. He was outdoors, on a work detail, and he had reached a point where he no longer cared whether he lived or died. When he had a break, he sat down, and a stranger sat beside him, someone he had never seen before and would never see again. For no apparent reason, this stranger took a stick and drew a cross on the ground. Solzhenitsyn sat and ...

3603. A Time for Opportunity

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

King Duncan

... met. Sometimes, however, we are our own worst enemy. That is the second thing we need to see. We sometimes sabotage ourselves. That’s what sin is all about. We do not always make wise choices. That is why Paul tells us to be careful . . . how we live “not as unwise but as wise . . .” That is why Paul writes about “living foolishly.” We sometimes are our own worst enemy. We sometimes make bad decisions, poor investments, unwise plans. We foul up God’s will for our lives spiritually, relationally ...

3604. Togetherness in the Eucharist

John 6:25-59

Illustration

Charles R. Leary

... and depart for work and pleasure and return for rest, every day. After graciously receiving you, they show you around their home in which they take deep pride. Then you go to the dining room for the meal. You find the table set with care, the food exceptionally delicious, and the conversation flows easily. Simply put, it becomes a lovely evening and you leave feeling full in every way. You enjoy bread from the kitchen, but much more. You enjoy the bread of being graciously received, the bread of informed ...

3605. Where Does God Start?

1 Chronicles 29:1-9

Sermon

James Merritt

... little song, "Monkey See, Monkey Do": Daddy's on the porch with an ice cold beer, It sure gets hot this time of year. Junior wants a drink ‘cause he's thirsty too, Daddy, be careful…monkey see, monkey do. Mama's in the kitchen, got her apron on, Spreading gossip on the telephone. Daughter's in the den listening too, Mama, be careful…monkey see, monkey do. Those little eyes are watchin' you, So don't do something that you can't undo; Monkey see, monkey do. You might not think it matters But it's still ...

3606. The Lord’s Supper

1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Sermon

James Merritt

... , my brethren, when you come together to eat, wait for one another." (I Corinthians 11:33, NASB) The Lord's Supper is a time when we are to also remember each other. As you take the supper in a moment, remember this - Jesus died for the person beside you. Jesus cares for the person in front of you. Jesus loves the person behind you and so should you. It is a time when we should also consider other people. VI. The Lord's Supper is A Time Of Anticipation "For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup ...

3607. Great Expectations

1 Peter 1:3-5

Sermon

James Merritt

... find it, and to bring it to you. The reason is, the airline is responsible for what you committed to it, but they are not responsible for what you have not committed to it. When you commit your soul and your eternal destiny to God, He is then responsible to care for it. He is responsible to guard it. He is responsible to protect it, and He does it by the same power that raised Jesus from the dead. III. I Can Expect God's Presence To Give Me Eternal Life Now listen to verse 4. "For God has reserved a ...

3608. A Stone’s Throw Away

1 Samuel 17

Sermon

James Merritt

... of foolish worry if we would just remember that God doesn't need anyone fighting His battles for Him. He won't let anyone fight His battles for Him. We need God fighting His battles for us. Giants are God's reminder that if we will take care of our faith He will take care of our fight. In other words, when we give God our complete trust, then He gives us complete triumph. David had the confidence to step out for the fight. By the way, King Saul was more than happy to let him. Don't you just love what ...

3609. Belling the Cat

John 6:60-71

Sermon

King Duncan

... accused of stealing and was stuck in jail. Since Carter seeks the kingdom and since justice for all people is an important part of that kingdom Carter got involved, and soon the young man was set free. On this same visit, Carter met a boy who needed medical care that was available only in a distant city. Carter made it possible for the boy to get treatment on a regular basis by finding and convincing who else? a taxi driver to take him. The next year, he went back again and this time helped some young men ...

3610. One Nation Under God

2 Chronicles 7:14

Sermon

James Merritt

... ." God has given us a prescription to heal the hurting. It will make a sick church well. It will make a weak church strong. It will set a wicked nation right. I'm afraid if this sick nation called The United States of America is not admitted into the Intensive Care Unit of Heaven, and operated on by the Great Physician, it faces a certain death. But it doesn't have to be because "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I ...

3611. Mind Games

2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Sermon

James Merritt

... on them." (2 Cor. 4:4) Here is the reason why this world rejects the knowledge of God, and does not love God, and cares not to obey God. It is because the world is literally "flying blind." You see, this world does not see spiritual truth for two reasons ... to complain. But she just stood her ground, her legal ground. After a lot of protest he left because he knew he had to go. Listen carefully. The devil is just like that. There are some of you here today who have given a place to the devil, and he has come ...

3612. What Do I Do - When I Don't Know What To Do?

2 Kings 4:1-7

Sermon

James Merritt

... need water." The salesman said, "These ties are cheap and if I were you I'd buy one while I can." The man said, "I don't care if they are a blue-light special. I'm not buying your stupid ties and I don't know what you are doing out here in the ... II Kings 4:6-7, NASB) This woman had enough to pay her debts. She had enough to fulfill her desires and she even had enough to take care of her dependants. The only reason she ran out of oil is because she ran out of vessels. There was no limit on the amount of oil. ...

3613. I’ve Lost the Cutting Edge

2 Kings 6:1-7

Sermon

James Merritt

... to yourself, "Well, I know they had a passion for what they were doing. After all they were in a seminary learning about God." Listen carefully. Every Christian works for God. Whether you work at a seminary or a steakhouse you serve God, and you ought to serve God with ... for your need for Him, and then by faith claim again the power of His Holy Spirit, you will get back the cutting edge. But look carefully what he did with it. When he took that ax head, do you know what he did with it? He put it back on the ...

3614. Multiplying Men Of God

Malachi 2:5-7, 2 Timothy 2:2

Sermon

James Merritt

... ) The word for preserve is a word that literally means "to watch" or "guard". The Amplified Version translates it this way. "For the priests' lips should guard and keep pure the knowledge of My law." (Malachi 2:7, AMP) In order to do that you have got to be careful who you deposit the truth with. We've got to be on the lookout for men according to Malachi 2:6, who "walk in uprightness." That is, they walk straight or to put it another way, they walk the straight and narrow. With all of the recent scandals ...

3615. How to Preach a God-Sized Message to a Media Filled World

2 Timothy 4:1-5

Sermon

James Merritt

... and teachers who will tell them what they want to hear, rather than what they need to hear. There was a lady who was taking care of a little six year old girl while her mother was away and she wanted to really make sure she was a good hostess, so ... and said, "My mother always fixes biscuits." This lady, wanting to make sure that the neighbor felt like her daughter had been well taken care of, went to the store and bought flour, milk, Crisco, and slaved over a hot stove and put out the best home-made biscuits ...

3616. All By Myself: The Fear of Loneliness

2 Timothy 4:9-21

Sermon

James Merritt

... no one calls anymore. There is no feeling quite like it, because we all want somebody to know we are here and to care that we are here. Sigmund Freud once told the story of a school boy, who was expelled from school for misbehaving. He ... , because he loved this world has deserted me." (II Timothy 4:10, NIV) If you have ever been deserted by someone you thought loved you, cared for you, or would stand by you, you can understand what Paul felt. You see we were designed by God with a deep emotional need to ...

3617. Me - A - Missionary?

Acts 1:8

Sermon

James Merritt

... of 1000 church attenders that shows why what I am going to talk about today is so unbelievably important. One thousand church attenders were asked this question in a recent poll - "Why does the church exist?" Eighty-nine percent said, "The church's purpose is to take care of my family's and my spiritual needs." Before I say anything else, let me hasten to say that is important and obviously we do want to meet the needs of families and individuals. Here is what will break your heart or at least it broke mine ...

3618. Any Given Sunday

Acts 2:41-47

Sermon

James Merritt

... the point where God can use you to serve Him. At this point you are committed to ministry in some shape, form or fashion. It may be service through parking cars. It may be ministry through being a part of a care group. It may be leadership where you are actually leading a care group or a small group, but you in someway are serving Christ. Home plate is sharing Christ. Rick Warren calls people who get to home plate, "Grand slam disciples." This is where you are committed to missions. Where you are committed ...

3619. Why Me?

Proverbs 16:4, Colossians 1:16

Sermon

James Merritt

... others. You make that difference by finding God's purpose for your life and fulfilling it. In case you doubt that you matter to God, listen to these two verses. "I am your Creator. You were in My care, even before you were born." (Isaiah 44:2, CEV) Think about it. Before you even came into this world, God was caring for you. You were put on God's priority list. Listen to this verse, "You …scheduled each day of my life before I began to breathe. Every day was recorded in your book!" (Psalm 139:16, LB) You ...

3620. Close Up: Husbands - Be a Dream Lover

Colossians 3:19

Sermon

James Merritt

... is a love that says, "I love you regardless of whether you do, did, or have done something for me or not." Listen very carefully. The love that Paul talks about here is not a love of passion that dies out when the physical attraction is over. It is ... you some good news. God has not called us to understand women. He has called us to love them sensitively by listening intently and carefully to what they mean and to what they say and meeting their emotional needs. I've given you some positives, now let me give ...

3621. Picture Perfect Close Up: Children - Get Under The Umbrella

Colossians 3:21

Sermon

James Merritt

... children", not adults. I am talking about children who still live at home and they are someway and somehow under the authority and care and the provision of their parents. When a child marries and lives home, he is no longer under the direct authority of his ... seen you grow up from childhood? Who lives with you day in and day out? Who sees you at your best and at your worst? Who cares more about you than anyone else in the world? Who has your best interest at heart? In case you haven't figured it out, the same ...

3622. What Do I Do When My Prayers Go Unanswered?

Deuteronomy 3:1-11, 23-26

Sermon

James Merritt

... is why the Bible says in Hebrews 4:13, "He knows about everyone everywhere. Everything about us is bare and wide open to the all-seeing eyes of our living God; nothing can be hidden from Him…" (Hebrews 4:13, LB) So often we pray about things and all we care about is getting an answer to that prayer, but what we don't realize are all the consequences that could happen if God were to say "Yes" to that prayer. I can assure you of this. If we knew everything that God knew and we could see everything that God ...

3623. Total Recall

Deuteronomy 6:20-25

Sermon

James Merritt

... fear the LORD our God for our good always and for our survival, as it is today. It will be righteousness for us if we are careful to observe all this commandment before the LORD our God, just as He commanded us." (Deuteronomy. 6:20-25 NASB) He asked them to open ... a church, but all of the churches were already chosen because I was not able to preach. I was not released from my doctor's care until Thanksgiving. But I got to know a young man named Ernest Myers, and in November he asked me if I had a church. I ...

3624. It’s Time to Grow Up

Ephesians 4:14-15

Sermon

James Merritt

... Whenever you give them what they want, do they ever thank you - No. Do they ever try to help somebody else - No. Do they ever give you anything except what they deposit in their diapers – No. All a little baby does is take and all a little baby cares about is himself. That is why it is so important that we grow spiritually. It is important to understand that spiritual maturity is a process, not a destination. It is a never ending journey that won't be totally completed until you get to heaven. There is a ...

3625. Member Means Minister

Ephesians 4:11-12

Sermon

James Merritt

... my favorite part of this message because I get to show you now what God expects out of me and what God expects out of you. Listen carefully to Ephesians 4:11-12. "And He gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for ... being an assistant or associate teacher in preschool or Kidz's ministry or adult small groups, assisting in pastoral care ministry, hospital visitation, prayer ministry or being an outreach leader in a small group or a mentor in our ...

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