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351. New People, Not Just Nice People

Luke 12:49-53

Illustration

Wallace H. Kirby

C. S. Lewis once said that the gospel was concerned to create "new people" not just "nice people." The human need is an inner transformation that makes us into new creatures. It is the warmth of the spirit of Christ that accomplishes this. This is not something we can do for ourselves; it is the New Testament insistence upon grace and gift, not work and merit. We cannot make ourselves into the sort of persons who are recognizable as sons and daughters of God; the ...

352. One in Faith and One in Service

John 17:1-11

Sermon

Lee Griess

... needed a home, he responded and the little Jewish boy began to adjust to life in his new Swedish Lutheran home. At first, any knock on the door or loud voice outside would drive Rolf to the closet where he would hide and cover his head, but slowly the warmth and love of his new Swedish home began to change him. He put on weight and a spark of life returned to his eyes. Eventually, he even began to laugh and trust again. Later after the Nazi invasion of Sweden, men at the machine shop where Johann worked ...

353. The Road No One Wants to Travel

Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... us. They can become for us reminders of a moment in the past when things seemed so right in our world: a Currier & Ives Christmas, for instance, or an illuminated Thomas Kinkade painting glowing with just the right moment of sunset perfection outside and the warmth of faith and family shining through the windows of a still life home. G. K. Chesterton called tradition "the democracy of the dead." He said that when we fell in love with tradition we handed the current moment over to voices and times from the ...

354. Political Pardon

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... , but so was his time at home with Hilda. Another month or two went by, and Fouke was walking the streets upright, with a lighthearted step. More importantly, the citizens of Faken noticed that Fouke often took Hilda by the arm, and that there was a genuine warmth between them. Some thought, too, that Fouke's lips were less thin than they used to be, and all were certain that the spray of righteousness had subsided. No one thought Fouke had become less godly in the process, though. In fact, there was a new ...

355. A Career in The Kingdom

Matthew 21:23-32

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... ranch. Could he come out right away and have prayer with Tom, one of the rancher's sons? Rushing out to the ranch house he found the doctor leaving. "Snakebite," said the doctor. "There's nothing more I can do." The rancher welcomed the pastor with uncharacteristic warmth and pulled him quickly through the house to a room where Tom was writhing on the bed. "Could you say a prayer for him?" asked the worried father. He took off his hat, revealing a balding spot the pastor had never seen. Not only that, but ...

356. A Honeymoon at Church Camp: A Real Homecoming

Jeremiah 31:7-14

Sermon

Tony Everett

... our dry and barren lives, promising that "their life shall become like a watered garden, and they shall never languish again" (Jeremiah 31:12). Now, let's return to Rachael and Wally. Remember that we left them with Rachael having returned to sleep in the warmth of their honeymoon cabin. Wally sadly remained at the old, dry, farm well, mourning the loss of his lucky fifty-cent coin. Once again, Wally's mournful moaning grew louder and louder. Once again, Rachael arose from sleep and came to Wally's side ...

357. All in the Family

1 John 3:1-3

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... groups reminiscent of the early church meetings, sometimes in one another's homes and occasionally in rooms here at church. This is where close familial relationships develop among us and bonds grow stronger and deeper. We tell our stories in a homey atmosphere of warmth, acceptance, and fellowship. It is a safe harbor for naming our failures and sharing our successes. We share our faith experiences and are encouraged by the events in others' lives. Jesus, our brother, is the tie that binds us to God and to ...

358. Mentoring Matters

1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... resulted from these childhood memories. Martin met God incarnate on the road to Erfurt, where he was addressed by a bolt of lightning. Before long, he found himself, figuratively speaking, in the arms of a loving, graceful God. Later in life, Martin Luther compares the warmth of God's love to the love of our human parents, both father and mother. Martin met and fell in love with Katharine von Bora, whom he had helped to escape from her nunnery in an empty fish barrel. After that episode, she probably didn ...

359. The Burning Question

Acts 2:1-21

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... disciples and believers gathered. And then God did more than breathe new life into them. God opened their hearts and poured out the Holy Spirit upon them and the Spirit rested on them like tongues of fire. And their hearts were "strangely warmed," As Wesley said. And that warmth, that fire, gave them the power they needed to carry out the mission of God. They received new life and a new source of power, the Holy Spirit. "What does this mean for us?" The same thing. We don't have to rely on our own skills ...

360. Earth, Wind and Fire

Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:1-15

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... and put them in His heart so they wouldn't have to carry it any longer. And then God opened their hearts and poured out his Holy Spirit upon them and the Spirit rested on them like tongues of fire. And their hearts were "strangely warmed." That warmth, gave them the power they needed to carry out the mission of God. B. Monsters, Inc. is a movie about a monster world that is fueled by fear, literally. The company motto is "We scare because we care." Each day, Mike, Sully, and the other monsters line ...

361. Don’t Forget to Say Thank You!

Luke 17:11-19

Illustration

Philip W. McClarty

... much I love them." So, before you rush off to see the priest; that is, before you become absorbed in trying to fulfill all of the expectations others have of you – including the church – take a moment to marvel at the beauty of God's creation and bask in the warmth of God's love, and be grateful.

362. There Will Be Singing

Isaiah 35:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... , sleek iPod comes the tinny sounds and tiny pictures of children singing “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing.” Next door the kids are waving from a window. According to Maria Puente of USA Today, it’s an appealing notion: Spread cheer without leaving the warmth (and the giant‑screen TV) of your own home. Virtual caroling. Must be why YouTube boasts more than 300 caroling videos. We can enjoy the carolers without even going to the trouble of opening our front door. (3) Today’s prophecy from Isaiah tells ...

363. Totally Poured Out

2 Timothy 4:9-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... her unable to move from a precarious perch since his whole strength was necessary to hold the woman. Bell came to the rescue and was able to bring these two people to safety. Together the three surmounted the ridge, found a hut, and spent the night in warmth and conversation. Bell had, of course, rescued the man and the woman. But they had also rescued him. For, if he had not heard their distress, he would have yielded to exhaustion and lost his own grasp. (5) What a marvelous parable of our place in this ...

364. Forgetting Your Own Fatigue

2 Tim 3:10--4:8

Illustration

C. E. Montague

... her unable to move from a precarious perch since his whole strength was necessary to hold the woman. Bell came to the rescue and was able to bring these two people to safety. Together the three surmounted the ridge, found a hut, and spent the night in warmth and conversation. Bell had, of course, rescued the man and the woman. But they had also rescued him. For, if he had not heard their distress, he would have yielded to exhaustion and lost his own grasp. What a marvelous parable of our place in this world ...

365. Like

Romans 5:12-21

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... mornings, snow days, and cold, wet nights before “Spring” is actually sprung. The switch from Standard Time to Daylight Savings Time just means more morning blackness for those who already have big time winter. But Daylight Standard Time is still a sign that Spring, that warmth and sun and a new season of life, is coming. Don’t succumb to the DST blahs. Take those darkened mornings as a sign of a new day that is fast approaching. Lent, and too early Daylight Savings Time, is the signal to our souls ...

366. When to Take the Shirt off Your Back

Matthew 21:1-11

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... things that were legally “off-limits” was a person’s most important piece of clothing, their “cloak.” Less substantial garments could be held as collateral. But a person’s cloak was considered to be in a category by itself. A cloak offered warmth and protection. It provided modesty, shielding nakedness. A cloak doubled as clothing and shelter, functioning as haberdashery by day and as a bedroll by night. You could take a lot in payment for debts, but you could not take the cloak off someone ...

367. The Scope of Love

John 14:15-31

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... our favorite sports team is competing against a fierce rival, we call on the encouragement of “team spirit” to tip the balance in our favor. When the frigid coldness of winter throws a thaw and pall over our souls, we welcome the warmth of a “Christmas spirit” to bring comfort to a cold world. But all those “spirits,” however helpful, are human‑based spirits. They are fragile and fractured from the outset. The flaws of the “first Adam” — disobedience, self‑centeredness, “get‑mine ...

368. A Caring Presence: I Will Not Leave You

John 14:15-21

Illustration

John H. Pavelko

... . He knew his very life would be in the hands of the doctors. The day before surgery an attractive nurse came into the room to talk with him about the operation. She took hold of his hand and asked him to hold it tight and feel its warmth. Tom had no objections to that. The hand was soft and smooth. "Now," she said, during the surgery tomorrow you will be disconnected from your heart and you will be kept alive only by virtue of certain machines. And when your heart is finally restored and the operation ...

369. When the Caterers Weren’t Available

Matthew 14:13-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... from frostbite and carbon monoxide poisoning. Afterward he wrote about his experience in a book which he titled, Alone. Here is how he described his experience: “I had hardly strength to move. I clung to the sleeping bag, which was the only source of comfort and warmth left to me and mournfully debated the little that might be done. Two facts stood clear. One was that my chances of recovering were slim. The other was that in my weakness I was incapable of taking care of myself. But you must have faith you ...

370. The Great Thanksgiving

1 Timothy 2:1-7

Sermon

Patrick J. Rooney

... for the blessings of a solid and fulfilling job that gives us a sense of real accomplishment in contributing something of worth to this world; and • thanks for the joy of an extended family that we can spend these precious holidays with, laughing and sharing the warmth that only such families can give. On this day of thanksgiving, many also come to give thanks for the material blessings that we have been given — for food on our tables, for plenty in our pantries, for a roof over our heads, and a warm ...

371. Thank You for Sending the Rattlesnake

Illustration

Wayne Brouwer

... . Could he come out right away and have prayer with Tom, one of the rancher's sons? Rushing out to the ranch house he found the doctor leaving. "Snake bite," said the doctor. "There's nothing more I can do." The rancher welcomed the pastor with uncharacteristic warmth and pulled him quickly through the house to a room where Tom was writhing on the bed. "Could you say a prayer for him?" asked the worried father. He took off his hat, revealing a balding spot the pastor had never seen. Not only that, but he ...

372. The Christmas Message of Hope

Isaiah 9:2-7

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... of course, the fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy. Christ the light is the one of whom Isaiah wrote, the one to dispel the darkness of the world. People avoid the darkness for it is foreboding, cold, and unwelcoming. People seek the light because it provides safety, warmth, and bids us welcome. As the winter solstice passes here in the northern hemisphere and with it the dark night ends, so the light gradually returns. In a similar way Jesus, the light of the world, comes to bring the light of faith. He comes ...

373. Practice What You Preach

Illustration

... , and I want you to prepare a sermon on the Ten Commandments, and to bear down especially on stealing, because there is a great deal of stealing on the plantation." The slave's countenance fell at once. He said he wouldn't like to do that; there wasn't the warmth in that subject there was in others. I have noticed that people are satisfied when you preach about the sins of the patriarchs, but they don't like it when you touch upon the sins of today.

374. Dad's Favorite Sayings

Illustration

Staff

Dad's are always giving advice. Perhaps you have heard a few of these from your father: The man on the top of the mountain didn't fall there. Never underestimate the power of human stupidity. Marry a big woman; someone to give you shade in the summer and warmth in the winter. An excuse is a poor patch for the garment of failure. Never try to catch two frogs with one hand. Always throw away the box when you take the last piece of candy. Honesty is like a trail, once you get off it you realize you are ...

375. Blossoms and Bitterness

Illustration

Misty Mowrey

... taste! This tree is worthless. Its flowers are so fragile the wind blows them away, and its fruit is terrible and bitter. When winter comes, I'm cutting it down. But the tree took no notice of the man and continued to draw water from the ground and warmth from the sun and in late fall produced crisp red apples. Some of us see Christians with their early blossoms of happiness and think they should be that way forever. Or we see bitterness in their lives, and we're sure they will never bear the better fruit ...

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351. New People, Not Just Nice People

Luke 12:49-53

Illustration

Wallace H. Kirby

352. One in Faith and One in Service

John 17:1-11

Sermon

Lee Griess

353. The Road No One Wants to Travel

Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

354. Political Pardon

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

355. A Career in The Kingdom

Matthew 21:23-32

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

356. A Honeymoon at Church Camp: A Real Homecoming

Jeremiah 31:7-14

Sermon

Tony Everett

357. All in the Family

1 John 3:1-3

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

358. Mentoring Matters

1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

359. The Burning Question

Acts 2:1-21

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

360. Earth, Wind and Fire

Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:1-15

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

361. Don’t Forget to Say Thank You!

Luke 17:11-19

Illustration

Philip W. McClarty

362. There Will Be Singing

Isaiah 35:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

363. Totally Poured Out

2 Timothy 4:9-18

Sermon

King Duncan

364. Forgetting Your Own Fatigue

2 Tim 3:10--4:8

Illustration

C. E. Montague

... her unable to move from a precarious perch since his whole strength was necessary to hold the woman. Bell came to the rescue and was able to bring these two people to safety. Together the three surmounted the ridge, found a hut, and spent the night in warmth and conversation. Bell had, of course, rescued the man and the woman. But they had also rescued him. For, if he had not heard their distress, he would have yielded to exhaustion and lost his own grasp. What a marvelous parable of our place in this world ...

365. Like

Romans 5:12-21

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

366. When to Take the Shirt off Your Back

Matthew 21:1-11

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

367. The Scope of Love

John 14:15-31

Sermon

Leonard Sweet