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3751. Every Day God Enriches

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... return. While we are brought back into relationship through the cross, the Resurrection and Pentecost are what fortify our relationship and our faith. The Risen Christ and the power of God's Holy Spirit strengthen us Every Day with the "spiritual gifts" we need to not only remain as disciples, but to grow in our Discipleship. We may not notice how God is doing that, or even know how God is doing that. But its an ongoing process, like a journey. You take one step at a time. B. Several years ago The British ...

3752. Living In The Spirit Of Faithfulness

Galatians 5:22-25, Hebrews 10:23-24

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... é, Timothy concerning this whole idea of God's Faithfulness? He wrote: "The saying is sure: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny him, he will also deny us; if we are faithless, he remains faithful for he cannot deny himself." These are God's very own words in Deuteronomy 31:8 "It is the LORD who goes before you. He will be with you; he will not fail you or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed." And in 1 Kings 6:13 ...

3753. Living In The Spirit Of Gentleness and Self Control

Galatians 5:22-25, Colossians 3:12-17

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... on an extra $10 or $20, which shift manager Sarah Nix said Starbucks Corp. will donate to its ongoing holiday toy drive. The seemingly spontaneous pay-it-forward run ended at 6:20 a.m. Friday, a store employee said. The name of the iced-tea drinker who started it remains unknown. (4) B. We can all do with a little reminder now and then, to act with kindness. It is so easy to get caught up in our own lives and problems. But, God has told us to treat others as we'd like to be treated. By looking at ...

3754. Acts 8:14-17

Acts 8:9-25

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... Holy Spirit and fire” (Luke 3:16). That Holy Spirit first makes its appearance at Jesus’ own baptism, as it “descended upon him in bodily form like a dove” (3:22). From that moment until the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit remains Jesus’ unique baptismal experience. After the disciples themselves experience the gift of the Holy Spirit, baptism is no longer just a symbol of repentance. Instead the rite now serves as an initiation into the new messianic community — a community composed of all ...

3755. Plenty Of Room

Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... the Jordan River. But we have to ask the question, "Why?" We affirm that Jesus was the sinless Son of God. If that is true, then why did He have to submit to John's baptism? Jesus didn't need that kind of baptism. He was and would remain sinless. John even tells Him, "I need to be baptized by you." Jesus gently reminds John that it's all part of the greater plan and purpose and it will fulfill all righteousness. Some early commentators suggest that the only reason Jesus submitted to Baptism was because His ...

3756. Joshua People Obey and Serve

Joshua 1:6-8, 24:14-15

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... of Jericho came down quickly as in an earthquake. Back to the story. Each day for six days the Israelites are to march around the city with the Ark of the Covenant and seven Rams Horns. The horns are to be blown constantly but the people are to remain completely silent. They were told not to make a sound, no talking, no whispering, so singing, nothing until instructed to do so. And they obeyed. You can imagine the talk in the city. "What are those idiots doing? What kind of parade is that?" On the seventh ...

3757. Leaving ‘Last Chance’ Heading For ‘Needmore’

Romans 12:9-11

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... the field. In four plays they got to the 18 yard line. With eight seconds to go, the field goal kick was up and good. Stanford had won the game, 20-19, and the crowds started going crazy. But the game wasn't over. There were still four seconds remaining on the clock, so Stanford had to kick off. Stanford fans started crashing the sidelines and the band walked onto the field. But that's when the game became The Game. [Watch] California won the game, 25-20, on a play that could never be repeated. "The Play ...

3758. Count the Stars

Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... act! (3) It’s like a tee‑shirt you may have seen. It reads like this, “You’re just jealous because the voices only talk to me . . .” It worries me when someone says, “God spoke to me and told me to do such-and-such . . .” Still the question remains, does God speak to people? The answer is yes, occasionally. God once spoke to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. King once said that he didn’t set out to be a leader in the civil rights movement. The truth was that he had gone into the ministry ...

3759. Like a Venomous Snake

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... , Dietrich Bonhoeffer wrote: “Sin demands to have a man by himself. It withdraws him from the community. The more isolated a person is, the more destructive will be the power of sin over him, and the more disastrous is this isolation. Sin wants to remain unknown. It shuns the light. In the darkness of the unexpressed it poisons the whole being of a person.” Leadership expert John Maxwell put it this way, “Sin pushes the person out of the community of believers, and being away from other Christians ...

3760. LOST? Looking For Peace

Matthew 18:21-22, Colossians 3:8-15, Hebrews 11:1

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... the knife and ate his way all the way to the end of the handle. Then he decided to fly over and help his friends on cutting board, but no sooner did he start to fly when he became dizzy and fell to the floor dead! One of the two remaining flies turned to the other and said, "That just goes to show you: Don't fly off the handle when you're full of bologna." (1) I told you it was a groaner. But it was the only way I could think of to lead into talking about Bologna. Remember ...

3761. That's All I Want

Psalm 23:1

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... them to feel crummy enough about themselves to buy our upgrades and make themselves look better?" Ratchet says he has invented a new slogan for the company, "Why be you when you can be new!" Ratchet says he finds the new idea "brilliant" then asks the remaining "employees" what they think. Frightened of being ejected, they all laud the idea. C. We live in a consumer driven economy and if we're not careful, we can get consumed by that consumerism. There's nothing wrong with things, per se. God created all ...

3762. Your King Comes

Luke 19:28-44

Sermon

King Duncan

... thought came to mind that he just might have need of me, too . . . if a small beast of burden could be of use to him, could help bear him, then surely I can too . . . .” (4) Corrie ten Boom was once asked if it was difficult to remain humble when she became the target of so many accolades for her Christian writing. She replied, “When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday on the back of a donkey, and everyone was waving palm branches, throwing garments on the road, and singing praises, do you think ...

3763. A Chance To Sing

Matthew 9:32-34

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... was enabled to Sing The Lord's Song. You and I are called to find our voices. You and I are called to sing The Lord's Song. Through Jesus, you and I are given A Chance To Sing. I. Why We Don't Sing A. POTENTIAL: Some of us remain mute and don't sing The Lord's Song because we don't know our own potential. Did you know that Michelangelo started forty-four statues, but he only completed fourteen of those statues? In a museum in Italy, you can see his thirty unfinished works. There are huge chunks ...

3764. The Character Of Christmas; Mary: Faith Filled

Luke 1:39-56

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... 53] he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty. [54] He has helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy, [55] according to the promise he made to our ancestors, to Abraham and to his descendants forever." [56] And Mary remained with her about three months and then returned to her home. I. Life Is Hard M. Scott Peck, author of The Road Less Traveled, may have been thinking of Mary when he wrote the three words that begin his book. "Life is difficult." The reason I say ...

3765. It's Everybody's Business

John 1:35-51

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... . [38] When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, "What are you looking for?" They said to him, "Rabbi" (which translated means Teacher), "where are you staying?" [39] He said to them, "Come and see." They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o'clock in the afternoon. [40] One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. [41] He first found his brother Simon and said to him, "We have found the Messiah ...

3766. Be A Barnabas

Acts 4:33-37

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... Paul on several Missionary journeys. Acts 11 recounts how people in Antioch began to believe and Barnabas was sent to help them get a church started. Verses 23-24 read: "When he came and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced, and he exhorted them all to remain faithful to the Lord with steadfast devotion; for he was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and of faith. And a great many people were brought to the Lord. B. So, what can we learn from Barnabas. We have to remember that Evangelism isn't about ...

3767. Never Too Old For God: Abraham And Sarah

Genesis 18:1-15

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... , The Simpsons, Father Knows Best, Leave It To Beaver and the like. But families come in other shapes and sizes, too. A family can be two brothers like Earl and Randy in My Name Is Earl. But a family can be one person as well, choosing to remain single. Or a blended family with everything from kids from one or both former marriages like the Brady Bunch, to families with adopted children. So, you see, in today's society, family can be almost anything. The important thing is that a family is a place of ...

3768. Five Smooth Stones

1 Samuel 17:1, 4-11, 21-24, 32-50

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... can do it, son. I know you'll make out all right." With that assurance the boy got on his bike and rode off to school. What the son did not know was that his father followed him in the car that day. He stayed just far enough behind to remain out of sight, but close enough to come to his son's assistance if needed. If there was trouble the father would be there. The son might have thought he was all alone, but his father was behind him all the way. (1) Conclusion Simply put, David picked up Five ...

3769. What's In A Name?

John 15:9-17

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... begins with God. It is unmerited, unconditional and unearned love. Jesus chooses us as His friend. He said, "I chose you: you did not choose me." We've been chosen to be a friend of Jesus, but it's our choice whether we accept that relationship or not. We can remain servants if we want to. But why would we want to be a servant when we can be a friend. I can't begin to describe how completely awesome and humbling that is all rolled into one. The Son of God wants us, wants ME, wants YOU for His friend ...

3770. Cross Eyed: Promise

John 3:14-21

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... I have?" She looked up, tears filling her eyes, and said, "For me?" The pastor took the cross from their Church sanctuary and placed in on the sill in the center of the big window, where Kathy could see it silhouetted against the sky. That's were it remained for the last two days of her life. That cross gave her strength and indescribable comfort. (4) And with every glance, that cross reminded Kathy of the promise of more. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes ...

3771. The Upside Down Life

Luke 4:14-30

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... laughed. "Now," said the professor, as the laughter subsided, "I want you to recognize that this jar represents your life. The rocks are the important things your family, your partner, your health, your children – things that if everything else was lost and only they remained [as in Haiti for many people], your life would still be full. "The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house, your car. The sand is everything else the small stuff. "If you put the sand into the jar first ...

3772. Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Luke 4:1-13

Illustration

Lee Griess

... decided it was time to shed some excess pounds. He took his new diet seriously, even changing his driving route to avoid his favorite bakery. One morning, however, he showed up at work with a gigantic coffee cake. Everyone in the office scolded him, but his smile remained nonetheless."This is a special coffee cake," he explained. "I accidentally drove by the bakery this morning and there in the window was a host of goodies. I felt it was no accident, so I prayed, 'Lord, if you want me to have one of those ...

3773. 18 Deacons Who Would Not Stand

Luke 4:1-13

Illustration

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... a button and 20 people jumped up. Then he said, "Who will give $500?" He pushed another button and 16 people jumped up. He had a special wire going to where the deacons were seated. He said, "Who will give $1,000?" He pushed that button and the 18 deacons remained seated, all 18 were electrocuted to death.

3774. Where Are We At the Parable’s End?

Luke 15:11-32

Illustration

Frank G. Honeycutt

... , however, we are never told what the older brother decides to do. The story ends but it doesn't end. You can almost hear the voice of Walter Cronkite saying, "You are there." Will we RSVP to a party thrown by an unfair God? Or will we stubbornly remain outside? In a world where God does not play fair, this parable forces us to make a choice. Who is the real "prodigal" here? Who is the real "waster"? From the beginning Jesus says that this is a story about two brothers. Which one is the authentic prodigal ...

3775. Philippians 3:4b-14

Philippians 3:1-11

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... own cultural heritage without hesitation. If anyone had “reason to be confident in the flesh,” Paul completely qualified. Paul could claim a place of tremendous status among his people. He is a member of “the tribe of Benjamin” — the only tribe that remained joined with Judah and continued the existence of Israel when the northern tribes broke away. But it wasn’t just “nature” that put Paul in good standing. It was ongoing, observant “nurture” as well. Not only was he able to claim that ...

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