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3701. Resurrected Obedience (Series: Living on the Resurrection Side of Life)

John 14:15-31

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... In God We Trust. We inscribe those words on our money. Do we embrace these words with our lives? God has set his people free. He has placed before us all the benefits and delights of belonging to His family. He has made available His love, His care, His provision in generous measure. Do we trust Him? I think one of the greatest statements of the Bible is John 14:18. Jesus says, “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.” Abandonment is an awful feeling. Sometimes parents will abandon children ...

3702. Resurrected Glory (Series: Living on the Resurrection Side of Life)

John 17:1-5

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... save your life. In my life, Lord, be glorified. C. Through Service Some families pack lunches that they keep in the car to give to the homeless begging on the street corner. It is a caring, concrete, compassionate thing to do. Some people volunteer at homeless shelters, tutor children, help with after-school care, teach Vacation Bible School, or other random acts of kindness. Find you own way to serve the least of these. D. We can glorify Christ by the WORDS WE SPEAK. My grandmother was a shouting Methodist ...

3703. Discover the Perfect Gift of Christmas

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... gave the children three small pieces of cardboard to make a crude manger. Each child was given a small paper square, cut from yellow napkins the woman had brought with me because there was no colored paper available in the city. The children tore the paper and carefully laid strips in the manger for straw. Small squares of flannel, cut from a worn-out nightgown an American lady had thrown away as she left Russia, were used for the baby's blanket. A doll-like baby was cut from tan felt which had brought from ...

3704. The Gift of Gifts

John 1:1-14

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... to be torn into. The wrapping paper's just there to hide what's inside. But then there are other presents where the wrapping is part of the present so you want to be very careful. You don't want to tear or inadvertently wrinkle the paper any more than necessary. You make sure the bow and ribbon isn't smashed and thrown away. And then you carefully take the gift out of the box. Maybe it's something to wear, so you try it on. Maybe it's something to admire so you lift it up for all to see and ...

3705. The Gift Unwrapped

Luke 2:1-20

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... 's standards, this Gift came through the wrong people. V. To The Wrong People And finally, according to the world's standards, this Gift came to the wrong people. Who do you give Christmas presents to? Friends, family, loved ones, people you care about and people who care about you. Sure we give to those less fortunate through our Tree of Angels but we don't normally give them to strangers from foreign lands or people we think untrustworthy with bad reputations. But that's exactly who God gave the first ...

3706. The Gift of Purpose

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... re no longer working, they're no longer active and involved because they feel they've just gotten too old to do anything. Nobody cares, that can't do the things they used to be able to do. They've lost their purpose. Proverbs says it best, "Where ... safe. Of his heroism Gary simply says, "All I did was lend a hand to a friend; I acted as a source of help when someone I cared about called for it."(2) What a graphic picture of our relationship with Christ and what Christ did for us. We were about to go under, ...

3707. The Gift of Preparation

John 1:6-8, 19-28

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... in as reverent an attitude as he could were Frankenstein, the Wolfman and the Mummy as the Wisemen from the East. Each with a small gift box in front of them. On the other side, behind a Lego fence with a gate, surrounded by several Furbies, beanie babies, care bear figurines and assorted other stuffed animals as the sheep and livestock were a Wookie, the Cat in the Hat, the Hulk and Batman as the shepherds. On the lid of the lunch box sat his sister's Barbie in a classic Rapunzle outfit, as Mary. Standing ...

3708. God's Whatever

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... 's really being said by many people is: "Do what you want, it’s not like you're going to listen to me anyway, or if you do, what are the chances you'll understand what I'm saying? Whatever!" There's a lack of hope and a I could care less attitude. I don't know where it comes from. I'm not sure the professionals even know. But we're living in a "Whatever" society. And that "Whatever" attitude takes all shapes and forms. Some people say: Whatever happens is predestined and there's nothing you can do about ...

3709. Who Do You Put On?

Romans 13:8-14

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... from New Orleans. He expects broad collaboration among local agencies, including the Untied Way, in responding to the crisis. The center itself already has an infrastructure (including the appropriate licenses) that allows it to provide food, clothing, child care, senior care, after school programs and hot meals at multiple sites, if necessary. Mr. Shirl said that Wesley is ready to cooperate with the United Methodist Committee on Relief and the Texas Annual Conference in any ways it can. Wesley Community ...

3710. How Does Your Garden Grow?

Matthew 13:1-9

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... with joy; [21] yet such a person has no root, but endures only for a while, and when trouble or persecution arises on account of the word, that person immediately falls away. [22] As for what was sown among thorns, this is the one who hears the word, but the cares of the world and the lure of wealth choke the word, and it yields nothing. [23] But as for what was sown on good soil, this is the one who hears the word and understands it, who indeed bears fruit and yields, in one case a hundredfold, in another ...

3711. Reassessing Our Laughter (Series: Questioning Our Values)

Luke 6:17-26

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... t know he was still alive, but this couple who have gone through hell for years now, stopped to see how I was doing. Slowly, he partially raised his hand to take my hand and said, “I pray for you often.” That’s compassion. There is no caring, like the caring of another who knows the depths of the valley too. God himself offers comfort in the person of the Holy Spirit. Remember what Jesus said to his troubled disciples. “It is for your good that I go away. For unless I go, the Comforter cannot come ...

3712. Radical Love is Risky (Series: Radical Love in a Risky World)

Luke 6:27-36

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... not travel lightly? You immediately say to me, but what about self-defense? I know, self-defense is a natural human instinct. There is enough mammal in the best of us to defend our territory, take care of our own, and protect ourselves from harm. Who could expect us to do anything else than fight for the right to take care of ourselves? If we are not predators, we are at least protectors. My question is this. If the only means of self-defense is retaliation then where will it end? So a suicide bomber blows ...

3713. Am I In Shape Spiritually? (Series: Real Faith for Real People)

1 Timothy 4:1-16

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... thing we can possibly say to another is, “I’m praying for you.” Let us pray without ceasing. Let us pray with every remembrance. Let us pray intentionally and relentlessly. Let us be careful. Some of the raunchiest rumors and fiercest lies find their beginnings in prayer meetings. When this happens, the devil is delighted, people are injured, and damage is done to the kingdom of God. Pray, but do not gossip. Make prayer a means of grace. C. Fasting, said Wesley, is a ...

3714. Follow Your Mentors (Series: An Invitation to Christian Discipleship)

John 14:15-31

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... us how to read; somebody gave us the tools to survive; somebody introduced us to God. And in many cases that somebody was our mother. Mayor Bill Purcell reminded us this week that there are more than 1,000 children in foster care in Davidson County today. “They need caring adults to help them reach their full potential, and I believe our city’s faith community can be a stronger partner in their success.” I believe our mayor is correct. Our mentors are significant others who cross our paths along the ...

3715. A Defeated Babe Ruth

John 21:15-25

Illustration

Brett Blair

... the stands came to an abrupt halt. Suddenly there was no more booing. In fact, hush fell over the entire park. In those brief moments, the fans saw two heroes: Ruth, who in spite of his dismal day on the field could still care about a little boy; and the small lad, who cared about the feelings of another human being. Both had melted the hearts of the crowd. (Ted W. Engstrom, The Pursuit of Excellence, 1982, Zondervan Corporation, pp. 66-67.) I suspect that Ruth did feel defeated at that moment but it was a ...

3716. John 10:22-30

John 10:22-42

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... who do hear (“akousousin”) Jesus and respond in faith to follow (“akolouthousin”) him, are truly members of the “flock” and receive eternal life (“zoe aionios”). Under the care of the Good Shepherd, these faith sheep can never be lost (“ou me apolontai eis ton aiona”). As Jesus continues to describe the care and protection that his “sheep” will receive, his words recall the protectiveness of the Good Shepherd against any marauding “wolf” who might try and “snatch and scatter ...

3717. Will 2012 Be the End of the World?

Revelation 7:9-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... lifetime are very, very remote. Every scientist will tell you that there will be an end to this universe some day. Nothing in this universe lasts forever. If God wills it, the end could be today, but chances are it is a long way off. I don’t care what the Mayan calendar says, or Nostradamas, or Tim LaHaye or Hal Lindsey this earth has been around for millions of years and may be around for millions of years yet to come. Nobody knows. Don’t listen to me. Listen to Jesus. Sure, something cataclysmic could ...

3718. Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth

Illustration

Billy D. Strayhorn

... can eat is a diet of quail eggs, coconut water, kiwi and tabouli. It doesn't give direct answers about what movies we should let our children see or what curfew we should set for what age. But it DOES speak to us of a loving caring God. It is filled with stories of loving caring parents. It does show by example what loving relationships should be like. It does tell us the ramifications of disobedience and disrespect. And it does talk about grace, love, mercy, forgiveness, and about giving and sacrifice.

3719. Catch of the Day

Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 4:12-17

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... them and began to coalesce into a Vision. II. Vision What helped with that dream coalescing into a Vision was the Vision which Jesus had. Jesus had a vision of the world where there was no more guilt or sin. Where the virtues of honesty, truthfulness, trust and care prevailed. A world where the love of and for God and love for our neighbors rules everything we do. That type of world, Jesus called the Kingdom of God. A Kingdom not of power and might. A kingdom which doesn't have any physical borders, but a ...

3720. If, Because, Regardless

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... the people he once disdained. He knows their every move (he has seen them go through these motions before), and so he sets out to care for the needs of each person to the extent he is able. What he learns is that his divine-like intervention can be a ... greets her. Scout offers to fetch her father, Atticus Finch, as he is getting dressed, but Mr. Cunningham says, "No miss, I don't care to bother him." Scout cheerfully replies, "It's no bother, Mr. Cunningham. He'll be happy to see you!" Scout runs up the ...

3721. Thanks, But No Thanks

Luke 18:9-14

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... getting into heaven and he was hoping that God would grade on a curve so he was pointing out the lowest scores. But there's a danger here. We have to be very, very careful because, unfortunately, the reason we love to despise this guy is because he makes us feel better about ourselves and our foibles and failings. We have to be careful because in despising this guy for his superior attitude, we are committing the very same sin of pride. Let's look at the passage and see how Jesus said "Thanks," to the one ...

3722. The Babysitter

John 14:23-29

Illustration

Brian Stoffregen

James Somerville presents a unique illustration of the Paraclete: When my wife puts her hand on the doorknob, her coat over her arm, my children look up from what they are doing to ask: "Who will take care of us?" and she gives them the name of one of their regular babysitters. All of them are capable, and my children enjoy the attention, but if my wife gives them one name "Brittain" my children leap up from what they are doing and rejoice. Brittain reads to them, romps ...

3723. Fingerprints and Lovemarks

John 17:20-26

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... organizational model riddled with secret pathways to power and prestige, and underground safe passages. Corporations are commercial systems set up for personal profit. Corporations are largely consciencelessness and focused on the bottom line of profit. Corporations care little about the individual; corporations care lots about earnings. Hear me this morning: the body of Christ is NOT corporate. The Body of Christ IS corporal. We are a living, breathing body that must work together in love to sustain our ...

3724. Power for Today

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... accused them of being intoxicated. If the police had happened by, they might have issued warrants reading “drunk and disorderly.” But the apostle Peter stood up and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and ...

3725. The Christian Gospel in a Nutshell

2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... love and acceptance. Eldon Wisehurt has written what some may label an irreverent poem entitled “Howard Johnson’s”. It captures the meaning of the Christian witness. I do not want to seem ungrateful, Mr. Johnson (I cannot bring myself to call you Howard), But I do not care about your 28 flavors of ice cream. I’m not interested in your Wednesday fish fry — — All you can eat for $3.79. It is not your prompt service or your clever menu That brings me to your door. But I come, Mr. Johnson, because I ...

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