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351. The Man in the Mirror

2 Samuel 12:1-31

Sermon

James Merritt

... the excuse that it was just in his genes and he doesn't say that he had a sexual addiction. I came across an article entitled, "What If David Were A Baby-Boomer?" They gave a mock presentation of what King David might have said in today's atmosphere had he been caught red-handed with this type of sin. Just imagine the following: My fellow countrymen I have requested this airtime on CNN in Israel to speak to you about questions regarding my relationship to a woman you have heard a lot about in recent months ...

352. God’s Guidance System

John 16:12-15

Sermon

James Merritt

... what happens to us so often. We are so deafened by the noise of the world, we get so busy in mundane things, that we don't turn down the television, and we don't quiet the crowd, and we don't put down the newspaper and give ourselves the atmosphere that we need in order to hear the Spirit of God speak. Acts 13:2 is an extremely revealing verse about the speaking of the Holy Spirit. "As they ministered to the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Now separate to Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to ...

353. God Where Are You? - The Problem of Evil

Genesis 3:1-6, Judges 6:13

Sermon

James Merritt

... . Scientists now know that these events must occur for the earth to maintain its delicate balance of ecology and environmental conditions necessary for humans to survive. For example, hurricanes counterbalance the oceans' tendencies to leech carbon-dioxide from the atmosphere. If this leeching continued unchecked, there would be a catastrophic cooling of the planet. Hurricanes also prevent the oceans from trapping too much of the suns heat by helping to circulate greenhouse gases globally as they shade the ...

354. Life on the Rock

Matthew 7:24-29

Sermon

James Merritt

... earthquakes; if you live in the South you'll face tornadoes; if you live in the North you'll face floods; if you live in the East you'll face hurricanes. You see Jesus is not telling us how to find a safe place to live where the atmosphere is ideal, the winds gentle, the rains controlled, the sun always shines, and the climate is perfect. That place doesn't exist really anywhere on earth, nor does it exist anywhere in life. I want to share with you another true story that is very fascinating. It happened ...

355. A Hearing Heart

1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14

Sermon

Stan Purdum

... it foster feelings of self-importance and autonomous mastery, or does it deepen humility and realization of dependence on God? 4. Is it appreciated for the good it may do, or for its drama and excitement? 5. Does it deepen or diminish compassion? 6. What is the atmosphere of awareness within which the idea occurs; is the awareness light and loving and open, or is it dark and tense, filled with striving and drivenness? 7. Is there a sense of conformity with the mind and heart of Jesus? 8. Is there a sense of ...

356. Mark 8: 27-38

Mark 8:27-30

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... colleges or universities — or will this week. In search of the best departments, the most celebrated scholars, the greatest cutting edge facilities and faculties, students travel far from home to attend the school of their dreams. Soaking in that whole academic atmosphere on campus is a huge part of the collegiate experience. Plus the football games and parties, of course. When Jesus called his disciples to “follow me” he had an entirely different kind of educative process in mind. His disciples would ...

357. The Baptism of the Lord

Luke 3:21-38

Sermon

Gary L. Carver

... the importance of baptism initially, and the significance is fortified in Acts. However, as important as baptism is, we do not find any instruction for how we are to behave at a baptism, possibly every baptismal occasion tends to create its own atmosphere. It also modifies the behavior of people involved in an appropriate way. For example, if you attend a funeral, even if it is the first funeral you have ever attended, no instruction is needed. We simply know and understand the behavioral guidelines, even ...

358. A Tax Collector Becomes Rich

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

John Wayne Clarke

... fact, Jesus transformed his life forever. Put yourself in Zacchaeus' shoes for a moment. You have become one of the most hated people in town. People avoid you like you are a leper. Most people, if given the chance, would do you serious harm! It is into this atmosphere that Jesus comes and makes friends with Zacchaeus. Of course, his actions raised eyebrows. What on earth was Jesus thinking? Didn't he know who this guy was? Didn't he know that just by being in his home he was labeling himself as a friend of ...

359. Jesus, The Light of the World

Revelation 21:10, 21:22-22:5

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... , the light of Jesus, the New Jerusalem, provides sustenance for our life and all our endeavors. John speaks of the light as the source of goodness and growth. People are attracted to the light and feel better able to do more and move forward in an atmosphere of light. Darkness tends to inhibit our progress. We are then provided a metaphor, an image of a river that flows through the New Jerusalem. The source of life and sustenance provides all that is needed so that trees along its banks can produce fruit ...

360. The Promise that Won’t Be Broken

2 Timothy 1:1-14

Sermon

Clayton A. Lord

... denied the ultimate authority of Caesar and said that Jesus was Lord. It was a world that had turned ugly and brutal for the Christian community. Paul became the symbol of the upstart religious movement and Nero was looking to make an example of him. The atmosphere of the letter reflects these circumstances. Paul is lonely. He says, "I long night and day to see you." He is feeling abandoned and he writes, "All those in Asia have turned against me ... Only Luke is with me ... Demas has forsaken me and gone ...

361. No Room At The Inn

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... a wife doing chores in the background, there would be a dozen more angels and the wise men would have servants following along behind the camels. They rented several more animals including a goat and a flock of peacocks. It would add more atmosphere, they said. The unveiling was scheduled for noon, after the last worship service, on the first Sunday of Advent. The church was packed and, after the benediction, the choir, dressed in their nativity costumes, led the whole congregation out the door, around the ...

362. Walking First Class

2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... . Everybody sit back down, she can stay." He even brought her a bowl of soup. Craddock asked the man next to him, "Who is she?" He said, "I never saw her before in my life. But if she ain't welcome, ain't nobody welcome." Craddock said in that new atmosphere he began to eat his soup and found to his surprise, it wasn't too bad. In fact, it was almost good. As he finished the soup, he had the feeling that somehow he had tasted it before. Something in the soup reminded him of something. As he walked out ...

363. Your King Comes

Luke 19:28-44

Sermon

King Duncan

... their fathers. When Jesus entered Jerusalem riding on a donkey in accord with the messianic prophecy of Zechariah, the Pharisees as well as Christ’s disciples were certainly aware of the messianic implications of this act. Given the highly charged atmosphere of thousands of pilgrims pouring into Jerusalem for the annual festival of the Passover, Jesus entering Jerusalem in such an intentionally conspicuous manner as to evoke feelings of national liberation was certainly a great risk. When the Pharisees in ...

364. Cross Eyed: Anger

John 2:13-22

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... of the Ft. Worth Stock Show at its highest combined with an old fashioned carnival with all it's barkers hollering and selling their wares at one time. The market trade had grown from simply being the animal sacrifices to a bit of a flea market atmosphere, too. You could get almost anything. As a result, people had started using the Temple courtyard and the Court of the Gentiles as a shortcut from one side of Jerusalem to the other. Now the animal sales and money changers was probably a very good idea ...

365. Put It In A Sack, Swing it Over Your Head and Scream Like A Chicken

2 Kings 5:1-14

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... in the long run they are a good thing. 3. The homes of the high self-esteem boys were characterized by democracy and openness. They had freedom within the set boundaries for individual growth and expression without the fear of ridicule. There was an atmosphere marked by acceptance and emotional safety. In other words, they didn't play the put one another down game. (1) Naaman regained his self-esteem once he was healed but something else probably changed too. His heart. The pride and arrogance that marked ...

366. Don't Give Me that Bible Stuff

Luke 4:14-21

Illustration

William G. Carter

... weekend. The student was from India, and said, "I've never gone to a Christian worship service. I would like to go." Clarence took him to Rehoboth Baptist Church,and it is reported that "the presence of his dark skin miraculously chilled the hot, humid southern Georgia atmosphere." It didn't matter that he was from India. He had dark skin, not a redneck —and so he did not fit in. After worship, the pastor drove out to Jordan's farm and said, "You can't come with somebody like that. It causes disunity in ...

367. The Awful Grace of Amazing Grace

2 Corinthians 5:16-17

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... to himself.” That is the awful grace of God that enables the amazing grace we have been gifted with for all eternity. In April of 1970 the worst Apollo mission ever was launched. Apollo 13 blasted off from earth, escaped the earth’s atmosphere, flew towards the moon, and locked into a lunar orbit. Then everything went wrong. As far away from “home” and hearth, as far away from the planet earth as any human has ever been, the Apollo astronauts suddenly found themselves adrift, astray, aghast. No ...

368. The Gift Unwrapped

Luke 2:1-20

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... family to get more into the true meaning of Christmas and not buy into the commercialism. He asked them be more mindful of their time together and to limit their spending on gifts for each other and friends. He talked about getting along and establishing a loving atmosphere in their home. Like a High School Coach just before the big game, Dad brought the speech to a crescendo with his final rally cry, "Let's make this the BEST Christmas EVER!" His second grade son raised his hand and then said:"But dad, I ...

369. The Promise of Hope

Matthew 3:1-12

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... continue getting three ready. (3) That short clip captures the purpose of John's message. And the purpose of the birth of this baby which we celebrate with such abandon. While John's message seems strident and jarring in the midst of the baby shower atmosphere of Christmas, it really is a message of hope. Conclusion This morning we celebrate a Sacrament that is almost as jarring in the midst of Christmas as is the message of John the Baptist. I say that because, when we celebrate the sacrament we remember ...

370. Revelation 21:1-6

Revelation 22:1-6

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... of a New Jerusalem. In John’s vision the creation of these "new" things comes after his dramatic description of the downfall and destruction of all evil, and the end of the old heaven and earth (Revelation 20:11). It is into this cleansed atmosphere that God’s truly "new," not just "renewed" creative act takes place. But before the new is created John specifically notes the absence of the primeval source of chaos and destruction, stating explicitly "the sea was no more." The dark and formless earth of ...

371. Goodbye

John 14:23-29

Illustration

John M. Braaten

... "Hope to see you sometime." Most of the time we like quick goodbyes. However, when a loved one leaves there are no formalities. We embrace, sometimes through tears. It is not uncommon to cast out clichés, often with a bit of humor, to lighten the atmosphere. But in the end the word "goodbye" is bound to be spoken. It's a comforting thought really, because it is a shortened form of "God be with you." In fact the farewell in many languages express the same thing. "The Spanish, adios means 'to God' - meaning ...

372. Is It Okay To Laugh In Church?

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

James W. Moore

... the man of sorrows. This is unfortunate because nothing could be more false to the character of Jesus than to picture him as sad and gloomy and all bleached out. To the contrary, everywhere he went, Jesus carried with Him and into the lives of others an atmosphere of happiness. Think about it… - If Jesus had been somber and severe, the children would not have loved him so. - If Jesus had been sad and sullen, the crowds would not have run after Him…they would have run away from Him. - If Jesus had been ...

373. Evangelism Jesus' Style

John 1:29-42

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... he valued every person for who that person was. He insured every person’s freedom and honored their uniqueness. C. JESUS INVOLVES. It is all captured in that simple command, “Follow me.” Have you ever noted that Jesus never argued? Read the New Testament. The atmosphere of every encounter Jesus had with persons was charged not with argument but with the necessity to make a decision. It is only as we follow that we know the way. Jesus’ plan is clear - we must enlist before He gives us orders. We must ...

374. Miracles in Contrast

John 1:1-18

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... at Christmastime. These assertions are flung down in marvelous abandon and confidence as though the writer is stumbling over himself, rushing hurriedly on, lest he fail to put something down that ought to be there. We almost hold our breath as we read this story…the atmosphere is so charged. Then we come to that mighty assertion in the 5th and 6th verses, and we have to stop to breathe. “In him appeared life and this life was the light of mankind. The light still shines in the darkness and the darkness ...

375. Where Is He?

Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... public at large). Oh yes, there were local peasants who claimed to have seen a whole sky full of angels but had only their sheep for witnesses; that, and a look of late and joyous dignity. We had brought gifts—gold for prosperity, frankincense for atmosphere and sweetness, myrrh, a preservative symbolizing his ability to overcome even in the worst of times. Unusual items to be sure, but proper in this case, knowing what we do today about the fate of the recipient. “I speak of the infant thus because I ...

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