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3676. Step Eleven - Spirituality

Mt 26:36-46 · 1 Thess 5:12-22 · Ps 25:1-15

Sermon

John A. Terry

... both prayed for himself to understand and to do God's will, and who in love reached out to pray for others, that they would also know and do God's will. Let me set the scene for the gospel reading. That night Jesus celebrated his last supper with his disciples. If you recall, they did have wine with supper, and sometimes when things get tense we like just a bit of the grape to help us relax and rest. Remember also that there were arguments at the last supper. For most of the people most of the time, a glass ...

3677. A Little Forgiveness Goes a Long Way

Luke 17:1-10

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: We do not need a lot of faith to exercise forgiveness. My understanding of this passage comes from combining the meaning of verses 4-6 and 10. Basically, it is our duty as disciples to forgive -- and this I think is Jesus' understanding of faith. The disciples understand this and respond in verse 5 with a request to help them have enough faith to forgive so generously. Props: Acorns or seeds from a traditionally large tree and a bowl that can be covered. Enough seeds for each child. Lesson ...

3678. No Room In The Inn

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Brett Blair

... Their plan climaxed when Jesus was hanging on a cross at Calvary. There was just no room for Jesus in the world of the ecclesiastical. IV There was no room for Jesus in the world of politics. Oh, the people wanted him to be King. Some of his disciples became so enthusiastic that they even asked him (prematurely though it was) for positions when he came into power. But Jesus wouldn't play by the rules. He told them that his Kingdom was not of this world. When he rode into Jerusalem and walked into the temple ...

3679. Just Who Do You Think You Are?

Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... that every one of us has felt, at some time or another, what the Canaanite woman felt that day. We come to Jesus in prayer, asking for something very important to us or to a loved one, and Jesus doesn’t say a word, no apparent response at all. The disciples of Jesus, on the other hand, do not hesitate at all. They know exactly what needs to be done, and are not bashful about saying it. "Jesus, you need to tell this loud-mouthed nuisance to take a hike. Besides the fact that she’s not one of us, she ...

3680. Repentance - King David and Peter

Luke 22:54-62

Drama

Martha L. Leach

... Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you." Those words will forever "ring" in my ears. David: Don't you see? Repentance is the key to forgiveness. How blessed you are to have not only witnessed the Messiah but to have been one of his disciples. He chose you because he could see something in you that would prove valuable in his service. You are not through yet, Peter. I have a feeling God has a wondrous plan for your life, but his plan begins with your repentance. Then comes forgiveness. Take it from ...

3681. Humility

Luke 3:1-20, Isaiah 40:1-31

Drama

Martha L. Leach

... asked Jesus, "Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?" We suppose they were hoping Jesus' answer would be, "Why, you, of course. You who gave up everything to follow me." Instead Jesus called to him a child and told the disciples, "Unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven." Humility is one of the most misunderstood qualities. Our best example is the Master himself. But ...

3682. Commitment

John 19:17-27

Drama

Martha L. Leach

... . So we left the business in the hands of our father and the hired servants. That was a decision we never regretted. He taught us the true meaning of love, and we became close friends. Ruth: From what I witnessed today, you were his only friend. John: No, all his disciples loved him, except perhaps the one who betrayed him. Fear does strange things to people. I regret that I did not have the courage to stay with him last night. I owe him my life. By the way, you didn't tell me your name. You seem very much ...

3683. Life is Messy

John 1:29-34

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the world." John the Baptist wouldn’t have had to explain these images for Jews of his day. He says, "Behold the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world," and immediately two disciples begin to follow Jesus. They understood the power of John’s words. The early church, having celebrated Passover, having watched blood sacrifices in the temple, would have understood the connection. I wonder if we can? We might intellectually grasp the idea of Jesus as a ...

3684. Mom Taught Me to Share

Acts 17:16-34

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... came to exist in written form, Christians had to encourage one another to study God’s Word in order to be able to address issues from a Christian point of view. Alexander Campbell, one of the founders of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), liked to say that Disciples were "people of the Book." Campbell said, "Where the Bible SPEAKS, we speak." Certainly actions are important. But there are times when we must use words to share our faith. The question that faces us in 1999 is the same question ...

3685. When the Tie That Binds is a Slipknot

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... on how we reconcile and live with those differences. We should not be surprised at the presence of conflict in the church. Conflict has been a part of the church since day one. In Jesus’ own ministry, there was dissension and disagreement among the disciples over who would be the greatest once Jesus had established the Reign of God. Peter argued with Jesus about whether or not the crucifixion should be allowed to happen, argued so strongly that Jesus had to take Peter’s ego to the woodshed, setting ...

3686. How Soon Is "Soon"?

Sermon

Rolf E. Aaseng

... to return and help us to be prepared for that great event. Some confusion has resulted from attempts to interpret his words. When Jesus spoke about these signs he was answering a double question. He had commented that the temple in Jerusalem would be destroyed. The disciples then asked, "Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" (Matthew 24:3). No doubt they thought that a catastrophe as great as the destruction of the temple would surely signal the ...

3687. Get Ready

Sermon

Rolf E. Aaseng

... in word and deed. To be engaged in the work Jesus has given us to do is the best preparation for his coming. He told his disciples, "Blessed is that slave whom his master will find at work when he arrives" (Luke 12:43). By making use of the resources God has ... your hearts sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs to God" (Colossians 3:16). Jesus promised to return. Again and again he told his disciples to watch so they would be ready. "Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come" (Mark 13:33 ...

3688. Praying With Tears in Your Eyes

Hebrews 1:1-14

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... , physical, and spiritual problems. They need and covet the kind of prayers that have tears of supplication. Are we concerned about the faith of others to the point of tears? Do we care that much that they belong to God? On the last day that Jesus and his Disciples were together, Jesus said to Peter, "I have prayed for you that your faith fail not." St. Paul was so concerned that Jews accept the Gospel that he declared he would rather be cast off from God if the Jews could be saved. Do we pray for friends ...

3689. Time and Stewardship

Sermon

Larry Powell

... as they do, I respected their efforts enough to read the material. Our Lord has entrusted the gospel into our keeping. God grant that we do not fail to claim and proclaim him. THEN SINGS MY SOUL A pastor in Arizona, accompanied by about fifty of his disciples, waited in Tucson one spring day to be taken up into heaven. He had announced earlier that he was "1000 per cent convinced" that that particular June 28th was the long awaited day of the Rapture. The newspaper quoted him as saying, "We're just going to ...

3690. Loving

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Sermon

Larry Powell

... keen mind and was exceedingly astute at grasping "things which had already happened." Likewise, we are told that the disciples were men of strong faith, although our Lord chided them from time to time for their self-centered efforts and attempts at showy ... display. To the man, Jonah, Saul, and the disciples, all of them, misused their gifts for purposes which were not intended. I have read that one of humankind's handiest devices ...

3691. Do Not Be Afraid!

Matthew 28:1-10

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... the egg dripping--leave your hand in place. Now, take the egg in hand.As you show them the empty egg shell: You were afraid (name of volunteer) was going to get it because you thought there was egg inside the shell didn't you? (response) Jesus' disciples were also afraid because they thought Jesus was still in the tomb. They thought he was still dead. But then Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to the tomb and found that the stone had been rolled away and do you know what they found inside? (response ...

3692. Walking on Water

Matthew 14:22-36

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... do either. Continue with the objects in this manner and use the boat last. One night all twelve of Jesus disciples got in a boat. Show the boat here. What about a boat? Does it sink or float. (response) Put the boat in the water. Leave the boat afloat as ... you discuss the story of Jesus Walking on the water. And the disciples went way out into the sea and a storm came. The storm was threatening to turn the boat over. What happens if the boat ...

3693. Encounters With Christ VI: Jesus and Caiaphas

Matthew 26:57-68

Sermon

James W. Moore

... Caiaphas? What did Jesus do that upset Caiaphas so much? Why did Caiaphas want to silence Him? Let me see if I can bring some light to this. We have all heard of Jesus’ Great Commission to “Go into all the world and make disciples.” But what got Him into trouble with Caiaphas and the other religious authorities of His time was what we might call “The Great Permission.” He permitted… or set people free to do three things, which before His day were considered undoable, unpermissable, unthinkable ...

3694. Encounters With Christ VII (Easter): Jesus & Mary Magdalene

Mark 16:1-20

Sermon

James W. Moore

... later, he is the pastor of the 9,000 member church St Luke’s in Houston. The young Boy? James W. Moore. That’s Easter. The Risen Lord comes back to life… and assures the disciples that they are forgiven. · Peter had denied his Lord three times. · Thomas had doubted. · All the disciples had forsaken Him. But, Christ came back, forgave them, resurrected them. He came back to share with them… He comes today, this morning, to share with you the joy, the encouragement and the forgiveness of Easter ...

3695. Six Nails of the Cross II: The Nail of Infidelity

Matthew 26:47-56

Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... save it on a shelf for the right moment. Friendship is something to be used time and time again. It is your willingness to be used that makes your friendship so valuable. Once you have entrusted yourself to another there is no turning back. Judas was a good disciple and a trusted one. There was never any question of his honesty for he was the treasurer of this chosen group. He must have had compassion for the poor. On one occasion he questioned the judgment of a believer who used an expensive perfume in the ...

3696. Some Women's Stories

John 7:45--8:11

Sermon

Carl Jech

... of Jesus "marveled that he was talking with a woman" so seriously. It seems clear that, in general, the Gospel writers were ahead of their time in taking women seriously! Both the Samaritan woman at the well and the disciples are surprised when Jesus talks with her because, as is still the case with Orthodox Jews today, strict custom separated men and women in certain ways. It was considered inappropriate for Jesus to talk with a lone woman in such an informal setting - especially an outcast Samaritan ...

3697. Will the Real Jesus Christ Arise?

John 20:1-18

Sermon

Carl Jech

... , who reached the tomb first [and this, by the way is John himself] also went in, and he saw and believed; for as yet they did not know the Scripture, that he must rise from the dead." Now, what did this disciple believe if he did not yet fully understand "resurrection"? The answer is clear that the meaning of the resurrection of Jesus unfolded slowly, like a flower. Although through time-lapse photography we can watch a flower suddenly spring into its full glory, the actual development takes longer. In ...

3698. Colorizing Jesus

John 20:24-31

Sermon

Carl Jech

... is more controversial than it may sound. At the conclusion of this story about the famous "doubting Thomas," we read these words (which should be equally famous although, unfortunately, they probably are not): "Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in his name." (vv. 30-31) These words have immense importance, because they ...

3699. The Real Jesus is Channeling Grace

John 17:20-26

Sermon

Carl Jech

... let us take each other seriously and talk together, trying to understand one another. You might want to object and say that Jesus didn't tell us to "Go, therefore, and 'have dialogue' with all nations," but to "make disciples." True. But in this commission from Matthew's Gospel, "making disciples" is explicitly defined in terms of teaching all nations about the love and grace of God. And the best way for us to do that is to engage the world and our own various "communions" in dialogue - theological dialogue ...

3700. Christ's New Commandment of Love

John 13:31-38

Bulletin Aid

Carl Hoefler

... is called to be a fellowship of people who love one another as Christ loves us. People: His love is so perfect, it is difficult for us to be that loving. Pastor: But it is that kind of love that proves to others we are Christ's disciples. People: It is our desire to follow our Lord's commandment to give ourselves to each other in love. Collect Compassionate Father, whose Son gave himself unselfishly to his followers, and commanded his followers to love one another in the same way: Instill in us a genuine ...

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