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3726. Birdbaths and Flagpoles

Matthew 13:1-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... the seed that fell among the thorns is the man who hears the word, but the worries of this life and the deceitfulness of wealth choke it, making it unfruitful. But the one who received the seed that fell on good soil is the man who hears the word and understands it. He produces a crop, yielding a hundred, sixty or thirty times what was sown." Now there are some things that are evident in this parable. The farmer is God. And the seed is the message of the Kingdom. But today I want to focus on the good soil ...

3727. On the Wrong Plane (New)

Romans 8:28-39

Sermon

King Duncan

... God's disfavor. Neither is good fortune a sign that somehow God is smiling on us. Life happens. And sometimes life can be terribly, terribly difficult--even for those who love Jesus. Life is hard, but God is good. That's what we need to understand. And God can help us deal victoriously with life's hard times. In June of 2000, comedian Robert Schimmel was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. His doctor offered him a piece of advice that powerfully affected his attitude during his treatment. The doctor said ...

3728. Clean Hands and Dirty Hearts

Matthew 15:1-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... He explains his meaning further in verses 19 and 20: "For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false testimony, slander. These are what make a man 'unclean'; but eating with unwashed hands does not make him 'unclean.'" (NIV) If I understand Jesus correctly, he is saying what comes out of our mouths is a reflection of what is in our hearts. So when Al Capp said to the young man with the filthy mouth, "Now that you've given us your name, what's your question?" he ...

3729. So, You Want To Know About Love?

John 13:31-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... characteristic of a mother. And that's why today's lesson from John's Gospel is so appropriate. Jesus is facing his impending arrest and crucifixion. He doesn't have much more time to share his message with the world. Now is the time to make sure the disciples understand the basics. And nothing was more basic to Jesus' ministry than the message of love: "A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are My disciples, if you ...

3730. Building A Faith

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... have to celebrate that? But, she goes on to write, that in any relationship, if the relationship is "strong and true," then the spirit of the absent one stays with us. It gives us comfort. When we are away from someone we love, we can remember them, even understand them, in new and special ways. We are forced to reflect on the one we love, and this gives us a new and more honest picture of that person. As an illustration, Barbara mentions her husband's great love for hawks. Many times Barbara feared for her ...

3731. The Present

Revelation 22:1-6

Sermon

King Duncan

... as the kids are grown . . . or after retirement . . . or maybe after that." (6) And the “somedays" begin to accumulate, don't they? The most successful people I know have a sense of urgency about their lives. They understand how precious time is and how quickly it gets away from us. They understand the importance of seizing the moment--of not putting off till tomorrow the things that need to be tended to today. Maybe we should all be a little like Lorraine Schultz of Brainerd, Minnesota. An alarm clock ...

3732. It's A Terrible Thing To Be Rejected

Matthew 21:33-46

Sermon

King Duncan

... don't have to watch me. And no long goodbyes either.' "'Okay, Daddy. Goodbye. Don't forget to write.' "'I won't. Goodbye. Now go to your room.' "'Okay. Daddy, I don't want you to go!' "'I know, honey. But I have to.' "'Why?' "'You wouldn't understand, honey.' "'Yes, I would.' "'No, you wouldn't.' "'Oh well, Goodbye.' "'Goodbye. Now go to your room. Hurry up.' "'Okay. Well I guess that's the way life goes sometimes.' "'Yes, honey. That's the way life goes sometimes.'" Would it surprise you to know that after ...

3733. Standing Tall

Mark 10:46-52

Sermon

King Duncan

... was an angel sent by God. All we know is that these coincidences happen quite often for people of faith. Jesus heals. He healed Bartimaeus and he has healed millions of others--emotionally, spiritually, and, sometimes, physically. There is much we don't understand about healing. There is even more that we don't understand about God's role in healing, but we do know that God's will is for healing and wholeness. God's will is for no one to have to grovel in the dust. God's will is for every one of God's ...

3734. The Divine Balance

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

Sermon

King Duncan

... in Barbados. The secret is that the load is balanced. (3) Balance is important in our lives. Balance is important even in nature. Have you ever wondered why pigeons bob their heads back and forth as they walk? Cecil Adams says this oddity of nature would be understandable if pigeons used a Walkman. Then we could assume they were just bopping along to the beat. That not being the case, we have to look to pigeon anatomy for an answer. Truth is, pigeons bob to maintain their balance. A pigeon's legs are pretty ...

3735. Entertaining Angels

Hebrews 13:1-25

Sermon

King Duncan

... those who are very unlike us. Even more important is that we are to be sensitive to any person in need, whoever they may be and regardless of their situation. We are to be like the Master--reaching out to anyone who needs our help--reaching out with understanding and compassion. And Christ tells us that when we do that, we will discover that many of these strangers will bring blessings into our lives. Some unknown poet has put it like this: It was a rainy night in New Orleans; At a bus station in the town ...

3736. A Powerful Testimony

Mark 8:27-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... , The Lion of the tribe of Judah, The First-born of All Creation, The Holy One of God, Captain of our Salvation, Lord of Glory, Kings of Kings, Prince of Peace. Am I being unnecessarily narrow? Not at all. Consider what is at stake. FOR ONE THING, OUR UNDERSTANDING OF GOD IS AT STAKE. What is God like? The answer of the church has always been, God is like Jesus. CHRIST IS OUR UNWAVERING STANDARD FOR DISCERNING THE NATURE OF GOD. The Scriptures are full of expressions like "the word of the Lord came unto me ...

3737. It's A Question Of Priorities

Mark 9:33-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... my faith in the wrong things, and the truth is I am destitute, spiritually destitute. I could pick up the phone and call any bank in Houston and borrow any amount of money to do whatever I wanted to. Just on my name, Reverend, just on my name! Do you understand? I could borrow it on my name only." The man then leaned forward and put his head in his hands, and said softly through tears, "I guess there are some things you can't buy or borrow." (5) There are some things you can't buy or borrow. Family, friends ...

3738. Temptation Island

Genesis 3:1-24

Sermon

King Duncan

... , he found his answer. There was George, along with the rest of the family, waving colorful signs declaring, "Welcome back, Ben. We love you!" (7) That's the meaning of grace, amazing grace. Our purpose today is not to make anyone feel guilty, but to understand the nature of temptation. Temptation is a test that each of us takes daily. As we pass that test successfully, we grow toward maturity as followers of Jesus Christ. But even when temptation overwhelms us, there is mercy at the throne of God. 1. THE ...

3739. All My Children

John 1:1-18

Sermon

Frank Lyman

... Christ is the Lamb of God. He tells us that Christ is the preexistent Word of God. AND HERE IS JOHN THE BAPTIST'S FINAL AND CROWNING INSIGHT: JESUS IS THE SON OF GOD. This was revealed to John by the voice of God and flows out of the understanding that Jesus, the Word of God, has become flesh and dwells among us. When Jesus allowed John to baptize him, it surprised John. He felt unworthy even to untie Jesus' sandal, much less baptize him. Yet Jesus was baptized to show his identification with John's work as ...

3740. Loving From The Heart

1 Peter 1:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... ?" The surgeon's tears were hot, but his anger was hotter. "You created that boy, and you created that heart. He'll be dead in months. Why?" And thus a dialogue began between the surgeon and God. And in that dialogue this frustrated physician discovered a new understanding of God's providence and love. The surgeon wept. Now he sat beside the boy's bed; the boy's parents sat across from him. The boy awoke and whispered, "Did you cut open my heart?" "Yes," said the surgeon. "What did you find?" asked the boy ...

3741. "Why Don't We Just Tell Them Our Names?"

Psalm 23:1-6

Sermon

Siegfried S. Johnson

... as bin Laden, "Once we lived in a golden age that has been destroyed by a Jewish conspiracy, by the presence of undesirables who took away our glory." Yes, bearded Osama with weapon by his side and that hooded Kluxer in front of a burning cross would understand each other perfectly. Something of the past is faded and gone, and if our action can't restore it, at least we can let the world know of our rage. (3) When a great and noble people has been defeated, a certain segment claiming a desire to recapture ...

3742. Building On A Firm Foundation

1 Peter 2:4-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... to do so. If our goal is perpetual pleasure, then we have that right. We can even spend our lives rebelling against everything we have been taught, if that is our desire. There are many foundations on which we can build our lives. HOWEVER, WISE PEOPLE UNDERSTAND THAT SOME FOUNDATIONS CANNOT ENDURE. All foundations are not created equal. Jesus said in Matthew 7: "Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. The rain came down ...

3743. Crossing To A Land Of Hills And Valleys

Deuteronomy 11:1-32

Sermon

King Duncan

... seemed terribly downcast and the superintendent asked her why. "School has been open a short time," she replied, "and already we have thirty-nine dropouts." "Is that so bad?" the superintendent asked. "After all, you're in the roughest section of town." "You don't understand," said the principal, "thirty-eight of the thirty-nine dropouts were teachers!" (1) It is more difficult to be a teacher in today's world. Maybe it's more difficult to be a parent. Surely it is difficult to be a graduating senior in a ...

3744. A Mother And Her Son (Mother's Day)

Matthew 12:46-50

Sermon

King Duncan

... things. And they did well to worry. For soon the establishment struck back. There hangs her baby boy on a cross. And at the foot of the cross stood his mother. All his disciples had forsaken him, but not his mother. After Jesus' resurrection, Mary began to understand that what he had been teaching, though it was not what she had been taught, was reflective of who his Father really was. And Mary, the mother of Jesus, became one of his followers. And there she is in today's lesson, just before Pentecost, with ...

3745. His Name Was Rocky Johnson

Matthew 16:13-20

Sermon

Frank Lyman

... , he sank, but that he is another story. Peter senses that in Jesus he has aligned himself with a winner. He doesn't quite understand what kind of kingdom the Master is setting up, but Peter knows he wants to have a leading role in its coming. Still, there ... Bar-Jonah . . . you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church." To get at what Jesus meant, we must understand Caesarea Philippi--the place where he said it. Caesarea Philippi is not just another Palestinian town. Caesarea Philippi is a city in ...

3746. Nothing Is Impossible With God

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... a transformed life when they put their faith in God. God chose them because they believed in God and they responded when God called. Someone once said that one sign of spiritual maturity is, "the quiet confidence that God is in control, without the need to understand why He does what He does." (4) Mary had that kind of faith. She believed in God's promise and she accepted God's plan. Many years ago, Pastor David Wilkerson was visiting a friend whose young daughter was in the hospital. As he looked at ...

3747. An Invitation To Know God

1 Samuel 3:1--4:1

Sermon

King Duncan

... ? After all, he was the last one here." The manager answered: "It was nothing he said. All morning long I have been tapping out a message on my office window in Morse Code. It was loud enough for all of you to hear. The message was this: `If you can understand this message, come on in. You're hired.' All of you heard the noise. He was the only one who listened." It must be very frustrating to God to try and speak to some of us who simply will not listen. Since you got up this morning and made your ...

3748. Better Ignorant Than Uncaring

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... of Jesus. Most had been drawn from the Jewish faith. They had once lived under the law with the burden of the legalisms of that day. But Christ had set them free from all that. And they were proud of their freedom and flaunted it. Paul could understand that. He himself wrote eloquently of the freedom that Christ gives. But Paul had a higher vision and an even more tender heart. He knew that freedom had a double edge. Many of the more recent converts to Christianity had been worshiping idols before they came ...

3749. Willing And Able

Mark 1:40-45

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Jesus' reputation was soaring. People were discovering that here was a man who could still storms, tame demons and restore sight to the blind. Surely he was able to cleanse this poor man from leprosy. The man knew Christ was able. I wonder if many of us understand that Christ is able? Many modern, secular men and women have a small God--a God who is captive to His own creation. It's true. The onward march of science and technology has robbed many people of their sense of wonder about the Holy and the ...

3750. Beginning Again

Ephesians 2:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... only hints at the glorious riches of the heavenly treasure he has stored up for his followers. On Sept. 12, 2001, Genelle Guzman-McMillan became the last person to be rescued alive from the wreckage of the New York Trade Center's Twin Towers. No one yet understands how she was lucky enough to survive when more than 2,800 people who were in the same building at the same time died. In a piece on survivors like Genelle a reporter for Time magazine wrote, "Having cheated death, they aren't certain how to live ...

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