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3676. Run Away Bride

Exodus 24:1-18, Matthew 22:1-14, Hosea 1:1-2:1

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... having a healthy, committed relationship mean that two people just stay in it, no matter what? At one time, people thought so. “Grin and bear it” was the motto of almost all marriages before the boomer generation. And many felt the scriptures supported that! After all, in the scriptures, we read of the countless times that God laments His “runaway bride.” Sometimes it’s Israel, sometimes Judah, sometimes Samaria, sometimes Jerusalem. And if we take only a quick glance, it might seem that the most ...

3677. Holy Goat!

Leviticus 16:1-34, John 20:24-31

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... and God in order to feel good again “in his own skin.” In the story of Gideon, goat skins serve as an unveiling of God’s true presence. The skins themselves, put forth by Gideon reflect his feelings of doubt and uncertainty about God’s support. They are a “test” of sorts for Gideon’s doubts. God patiently assures Gideon. God’s sign upon the skins removes Gideon’s fears. By laying the skins on the threshing floor (the metaphor for a place of decision or judgement….or proof), Gideon lays ...

3678. Caring for the Vineyard We Did Not Plant

Matthew 20:1-16, Joshua 24:1-27

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... nursing home or assisted living facility or in your own neighborhood, where people are suffering from depression, illness, hopelessness, and fear of death. Maybe your “vineyard” is on your university campus, or at your hairdresser, or in your prison, or in your support group, or even in your own backyard. Your “vineyard” is wherever people are living lives without Jesus in them. These are vineyards you did not plant. These are places you may not want to go, people you may not understand, with goals ...

3679. We Will Be Changed

Ezekiel 37:1-14, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... ,” relearning how to tie her shoes, put on her makeup, and even turn a doorknob. In each moment of her long journey back to everyday life, she had to make choices that would define who she was and who she would become. With unwavering support from her mom, Lori, and the rest of her family, Kilee faced her journey with determination, strength, and a positive attitude that inspired not only her community, but people around the world. Told together by Kilee and Lori, Beautiful Scars is a story of recovery ...

3680. Shepherd Dreams

Jeremiah 23:1-8, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 80:1-19, Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:22-42, John 10:1-21

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... we need to hear this, don’t we? God doesn’t say, take on the world on behalf of our “own” mission, our own opinions, our own agendas, our own pet projects! But Jesus asks us to be on HIS mission with Him, beside Him, following Him, loving Him, and supporting Him. “Get behind me!” Jesus barks to Peter, when Peter thinks he’s got a better way. We never have a better way than God. For God is the ultimate Lead Shepherd, who sent His Son Jesus, the one who laid down His life for the sheep. Hear us ...

3681. Now, It's Personal

Matthew 5:21-37

Sermon

Dean Feldmeyer

... first-century Jewish law husbands and wives were allowed to divorce one another. And not only that, concubines (or second wives) were also allowed, by law, to leave their husbands. Usually, however, because women were so dependent upon men for sustenance and support, the divorces were enacted at the initiative of the husband. The Torah allowed three reasons for divorce: The first and most common reason was “some indecency.” There were two schools of thought about this reason. One (Hillel) took this as a ...

3682. And a Child Will Lead Them

Exodus 2:1-10, Matthew 18:1-9, Matthew 18:10-14

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... saving story of children we have in the scriptures. For Jesus tells us with no uncertainty that those who would be saved and redeemed by God must become not like great leaders, but like lowly, unexpectant, trusting, obedient children. Jesus was an extravagant supporter of children, and he understood, that they have a faith and an outlook on life that has not been corrupted by the ways of the world. And they have a willingness to accept new perspectives, change, and Jesus’ teachings with trust and faith ...

3683. Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There!

Matthew 17:1-13

Sermon

Dean Feldmeyer

... boys.” Later in the speech, he Amended the statement to say “African American third grade boys.” I left the meeting excited about the possibilities represented by the Freedom Schools project, ready to urge people to give to this cause and, possibly, to support such a project in their home communities. I was equally appalled, as I drove home, at the idea that the reading scores of third grade boys was a reliable determining factor for prison populations ten years later. It was such a startling concept ...

3684. The Secret to Happiness

John 14:1-4, John 14:5-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... me? I own myself.” (5) So if we remove God from the equation of the universe, then human beings have no inherent identity or worth, our life has no inherent meaning or purpose, and our values of right or wrong have no actual foundation to support them. So how do people usually respond to a meaningless universe? By seeking control. By seeking to be first or best in everything. By grasping after anything that will give them identity, purpose or meaning in the moment. And we call that happiness. But if there ...

3685. A Robot in the Pulpit

John 14:15-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... those around us too. Back in 2006, journalist Cathleen Falsani covered an awards ceremony in which a French man named Jean Vanier was receiving a humanitarian award for his work with people with disabilities. In 1964, Vanier had witnessed how few social supports were available for people with disabilities in France. His faith in God motivated him to invite two men with intellectual disabilities to come live with him. Vanier discovered that this small sacrifice was a greater blessing to him than it was to ...

3686. The Wind Came

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... was a tongue of fire. It was a most suitable emblem. The human tongue is always God’s most effective instrument, but unaided by His Spirit the tongue’s utterance often deteriorates to “babble.” The human voice needs to be quickened and supported by that divine fire, that super-human energy and power, which the Holy Spirit alone can confer. But notice, distinct tongues of fire appeared over each individual gathered there in that room. We are one in the Spirit. Unity must be maintained. Nevertheless ...

3687. Daddy's Love

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

King Duncan

... thoughts about what will happen next. Then something surprising happened. The crowd began to sing along. Their participation was soft at first but it continued to increase in volume as he continued to sing. Then, as the young man with autism senses the support of the audience he begins to sing with more confidence. And, says Marcus Bales, “Before you know it, the whole crowd is singing and clapping along encouraging him to continue. Finally, he finishes the song standing proudly to a roar of applause ...

3688. Trapped!

Romans 6:15-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... how he is finding redemption after all the mistakes he has made and he will give you the same answer. In last summer’s Instagram post Bieber shared how he’s come through it all. He praised his marriage to model Hailey Baldwin. He also credited the support of his friends and his Christian faith with helping turn his life around. He closes his post on Instagram like this: “All this is to say even when the odds are against you, keep fighting. Jesus loves you . . . Be kind today, be bold today and love ...

3689. Sheep? Seriously?

John 10:1-21

Sermon

David & Marian Plant

... of exclusion, a life of status as one of the community not as outcast, a life now fit to be admitted into synagogue and temple, no longer unclean by ritual law. The man would no longer have to beg to survive. He could earn a living and support a wife, so now he’d be allowed to marry, have children, take care of his parents, and take up community responsibilities alongside the other men.”6 Fullness of life vaporizes when some group denies the well-being of others. Fullness of life becomes tangible when ...

3690. Our Strange, Strong Peace

John 14:15-31

Sermon

David & Marian Plant

... said that God would send the counselor — their advocate — the Holy Spirit to be with them in Jesus’ name. From the moment of the Pentecost experience in the upper room that we will celebrate in just two weeks, the Holy Spirit has been that comforting, upholding, life-support for the people of God. We were not orphaned. Though I may feel like a motherless child, the reality is that I’m truly not orphaned. God has not left me on my own. Focusing on today’s scripture, I began to think that I need to ...

3691. You're Watching What?

Matthew 11:1-19, Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... carnage in which she lost members of her own family? She explains it this way, “For this, I have Jesus.” Think about those words for a moment: “For this, I have Jesus.” Rose has adopted two children who were orphaned in the attacks. She supports her small family of five by translating Christian tracts into the local language and organizing an annual conference for widows. What inspires her? As she says, “For this, I have Jesus.” Her heart breaks for what she has lost, but she is determined to ...

The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just.

Abraham Lincoln

In the main it will be found that a power over a man's support (salary) is a power over his will.

Alexander Hamilton

A leaf fluttered in through the window this morning, as if supported by the rays of the sun, a bird settled on the fire escape, joy in the task of coffee, joy accompanied me as I walked.

Anais Nin

Lean your body forward slightly to support the guitar against your chest, for the poetry of the music should resound in your heart.

Andres Segovia

Every diminution of the public burdens arising from taxation gives to individual enterprise increased power and furnishes to all the members of our happy confederacy new motives for patriotic affection and support.

Andrew Jackson

Existentialism is about being a saint without God being your own hero, without all the sanction and support of religion or society.

Anita Brookner

But it's important, while we are supporting lessons in respecting others, to remember that many of our youngest kids need to learn to respect themselves. You learn your worth from the way you are treated.

Anna Quindlen

Those who look for the laws of Nature as a support for their new works collaborate with the creator.

Antonio Gaudi

In the rush of daily living it's easy to forget all the remarkable people, real or fictional, who have been a part of your life. But if you just imagine they are near for a moment, you will realize that anyone who ever touched your heart is always with you, patiently waiting to emanate warmth and support whenever you remember to think of them.

Barbara Sher

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3676. Run Away Bride

Exodus 24:1-18, Matthew 22:1-14, Hosea 1:1-2:1

Sermon

Lori Wagner

3677. Holy Goat!

Leviticus 16:1-34, John 20:24-31

Sermon

Lori Wagner

3678. Caring for the Vineyard We Did Not Plant

Matthew 20:1-16, Joshua 24:1-27

Sermon

Lori Wagner

3679. We Will Be Changed

Ezekiel 37:1-14, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Sermon

Lori Wagner

3680. Shepherd Dreams

Jeremiah 23:1-8, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 80:1-19, Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:22-42, John 10:1-21

Sermon

Lori Wagner

3681. Now, It's Personal

Matthew 5:21-37

Sermon

Dean Feldmeyer

3682. And a Child Will Lead Them

Exodus 2:1-10, Matthew 18:1-9, Matthew 18:10-14

Sermon

Lori Wagner

3683. Don’t Just Do Something, Stand There!

Matthew 17:1-13

Sermon

Dean Feldmeyer

3684. The Secret to Happiness

John 14:1-4, John 14:5-14

Sermon

King Duncan

3685. A Robot in the Pulpit

John 14:15-31

Sermon

King Duncan

3686. The Wind Came

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

3687. Daddy's Love

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

King Duncan

3688. Trapped!

Romans 6:15-23

Sermon

King Duncan

3689. Sheep? Seriously?

John 10:1-21

Sermon

David & Marian Plant

3690. Our Strange, Strong Peace

John 14:15-31

Sermon

David & Marian Plant

3691. You're Watching What?

Matthew 11:1-19, Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon

King Duncan

The probability that we may fail in the struggle ought not to deter us from the support of a cause we believe to be just.

Abraham Lincoln

In the main it will be found that a power over a man's support (salary) is a power over his will.

Alexander Hamilton

A leaf fluttered in through the window this morning, as if supported by the rays of the sun, a bird settled on the fire escape, joy in the task of coffee, joy accompanied me as I walked.

Anais Nin

Lean your body forward slightly to support the guitar against your chest, for the poetry of the music should resound in your heart.

Andres Segovia

Andrew Jackson

Existentialism is about being a saint without God being your own hero, without all the sanction and support of religion or society.

Anita Brookner

Anna Quindlen

Those who look for the laws of Nature as a support for their new works collaborate with the creator.

Antonio Gaudi

Barbara Sher

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