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Antonyms: bad feeling, acrimony, animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, bitterness, detestation, disgust, dislike, disrelish, enmity, friction, grievances, grudges, hatred, hostility, loathing, malevolence, malice

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3826. What Do You Want Me to Do for You?

Mark 10:46-52

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... , except as seekers after their own positions of power. Perhaps this is a parable of the church, so preoccupied with its own life sometimes, that it is reluctant to seek out others. It certainly is characteristic of most of us who call ourselves present-day disciples. We feel that we are consumers of God’s love rather than purveyors of it. We somehow have the notion that Christ exists to do something for us (like James and John), not that we are here to do something for others in Christ’s name. Have you ...

3827. God’s Greatest Gamble

Mark 12:1-12

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... off” approach. He doesn’t constantly look over our shoulders, constantly stepping in to correct us when we do things wrong or get off course. God has given us freedom to work things out for ourselves on this, God’s good earth. That is why sometimes we feel abandoned. God has gone away for awhile. Not far away. He can still hear our prayers, but He is not so close that we will be smothered by His love. As Presbyterian David Redding says, “God has not deserted, but carried out a strategic retreat to ...

3828. On Doing Beautiful Things

Mark 14:1-11

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... what a beautiful thing for those Scout troops to do! I am reminded of the old Quaker who was listening to a farmer commiserating about some tragic circumstance which had befallen a neighbor. “I really feel for him,” said the farmer. Replied the Quaker: “Hast thee felt in thy pocket for him, brother?” Unless and until our feelings for others gets into our pockets, they don’t do much good either to the feelee or the feeler. I. OUR SCRIPTURE TELLS US OF A BEAUTIFUL THING DONE FOR JESUS BY A CERTAIN ...

3829. On the Singing of Hymns

Mark 14:12-26

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... . Both hymns have been retained, I understand, but at great cost in terms of argument and discussion. So bitter were the letters written to the hymnal committee, that the Bishop heading the committee actually suffered a heart attack during the enterprise! Our religious feelings are deep feelings, and when they are tampered with, we become upset. But those who know something of the evolution of our present hymnal tend to view the whole flap about the new one as a tempest in a teapot. The hymns which we now ...

3830. What Kind of Vote Would Jesus Get?

Mark 15:1-15

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... whose loyalty to God and to his country was so fierce that he became a fanatic. The world has seen too many of his kind lately...people who are willing to kill for their God....or to order somebody else to be killed. Religious feelings and nationalistic feelings run deep, and when you combine the two you have a powerful mixture...set to explode at any time. Barabbas believed that the only way to freedom was through violence. But Jesus talked about a non-violent revolution, a revolution that begins in the ...

3831. On Keeping Quiet about Easter

Mark 16:1-20

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... ’s novel, DAYLIGHT ON SATURDAY portrays life in an armament factory in England during the Second World War. There is bitter conflict between the workers, and a superintendent and a workman are talking it over. “My feeling is,” said the workman, “...that people ‘aven’t much to get ‘old of. They feel a bit empty inside. They don’t know where they’re going’ or what it’s all about. And it frightens me.” The superintendent says, “I think it frightens me too. But surely, Sam, there are ...

3832. The Day Jesus Asked the Question: The Fourth Word

Matthew 27:45-46

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... questions. And as long as I''m shooting straight with you--I don''t like to see the word abandon, either. The source of life...abandoned? The giver of love...alone? The father of all...isolated? Come on. Surely you don''t mean it. Could the deity feel abandoned? Could we change the sentence a bit? Not much. Just the verb." "What would you suggest?" "How about challenge? ‘My God, my God, why did you challenge me?’ Isn't that better? Now we can applaud. Now we can lift banners for your dedication." (2) I ...

3833. Where the Bread Loaf Is Not a Stone

Matthew 7:7-12

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... full. But if pectin is all you eat--you will die. It provides no real nourishment for the body. Jesus knew that the human spirit and soul need God himself--not pectin, not something to make us feel full--but something so great that our cups could run over. Take Elvis Presley for example. He had looks; he had talent; he had money; he had millions of fans who worshipped him; he had gorgeous women throwing themselves at him. Who could possibly want anything more? Apparently Elvis did. ...

3834. What Is Your Response toe the Resurrection?

Mark 16:1-20

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... ''s easier to go along "with the Roman authorities." In one of Rudyard Kipling''s, Just So, animal stories, Riki-Tiki-Tavi, a mongoose, bravely kills many poisonous snakes who menace a family living in India under British rule. He becomes a much-loved pet who gives a feeling of safety to the people relying on his protection. They know that he will fight to the last to defend them. In fact, one of his battles with a huge cobra almost costs him his life as he clings to the snake''s head with his teeth deeply ...

3835. The Fifth Commandment: The Value of Family

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... not one-way. Parents are to honor, respect and value their children, as well. Malcolm MacGregor, an accountant and speaker, has always stated that his family is his second priority in life, right after his relationship with God. Like any normal male, he feels the pressure to succeed in business at the expense of his wife and children. Our culture doesn''t value family half as much as it values wealth and power. But Malcolm has never regretted choosing family over business obligations. One day a scheduling ...

3836. Looks Like We're in for Stormy Weather

Mark 4:35-41

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... is not easy to answer. When you see injustice abound, and the hungry can''t eat, and the sick are neglected, and the good are struck down, and you look around to see God asleep on a cushion. That is the gut feeling of most of the world''s population. And when the storm strikes us, it also becomes our gut feeling. I have often heard people exclaim that if it wasn't for bad luck they would have no luck at all. It is unfortunate that our first response to the storms of life is the mistaken belief that God has ...

3837. Peace or Pieces

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... look like they have been baptized in lemon juice or battery acid. Whoever called our modern era "The Age of Anxiety" is absolutely correct. Anxiety is intensifying and multiplying in our nation. I can feel it at times in my very own bones. How about you? Have you heard of TOTS disease? It can make you feel miserable, give you headaches, paralyze your laughing muscles, and even bring on an early retirement. TOTS means Taking Ourselves Too Seriously, and we certainly need to slow down, even if we are being ...

3838. The Powerful Fragrance of Sharing and Caring

Philippians 4:10-20

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... of his hero. Babe Ruth picked up the boy, hugged him, set him back on the ground and gently patted his head. The rude booing ceased. A hush fell over the park. The crowd was touch-ed by the child''s demonstration of love and concern for the feelings of another human being. Yes, caring is a gift of God that can melt the hardest hearts. (1) As we open our scripture lesson today, we observe that the Apostle Paul is very grateful for the gift shared with him by the Philippian fellowship. It touched his heart ...

3839. The Tender Touch (Part 2)

James 5:13-20

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... great high priest. On a personal note, I have been praying for God''s direction for six months on a certain issue. I have not gotten the answer yet, but most importantly, I have not made the wrong move. I am getting close to a decision. I can feel it. Recently, someone in our church family shared with me that they received an answer to prayer concerning one of their children. There is power in our prayers because there is perfect power in our God. Max Lucado is right on when he states, "The power of prayer ...

3840. The Lamb Wins

Revelation 5:1-14

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... you look at the little Quaker meeting house, you probably figure the "big guys" are going to win the battle. But the winner wasn't determined by the size of the building, but by who signs the letter! And he concludes, "We may look at the world and feel greatly overwhelmed...but the thing to be remembered is that it is the Lord who signs the letters!" (5) In Rome, it was not popular to be a Christian. The Caesars were considered divine by the general public and demanded to be worshipped. Often today it is ...

3841. Feasting and Fasting for Lent (Part II)

Luke 13:22-30

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... Family Channel at 10 p.m. to watch the "In Touch" program featuring the preaching ministry of the Reverend Dr. Charles F. Stanley. He was not preaching that night. It was his son, Andy. I almost turned the channel, but being a young preacher myself I have great feeling for the younger preacher. I received a great insight and blessing from Andy. He told a story to end his sermon that I have never forgotten. I knew I would use it as an illustration someday. I share it with you. He told how on his first date ...

3842. Good Friday: The First Word

Luke 23:26-43

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... for the good. If Christ would have died for the perfect, the Godly, and the good, there would be no hope for our souls today. However, since he died for the un-Godly, there is hope for me and hope for you. I realize that sometimes we feel that the most important barometer of a church being successful is that of FINANCES. However, Good Friday instructs us that forgiving and being forgiven is the most important dimension of the Church''s life. I believe that the greatest danger to the Christian Church is that ...

3843. The Measure of Love

1 John 4:7-21

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... is much like the leaves on the dead branches if done in our own strength. It will not last for the long haul. It will be tainted by self-interest and personal gain. It will focus on self rather than sacrifice. A love based on fantasy can make you feel good for a while, but only a LOVE that connects you with the loving, living God of the universe will provide you with the source to love for the long term. To love, people need more than good intentions and sincerity. They need the Lord. John Wesley wrote 250 ...

3844. Thanksgiving - The Biblical Version

1 Chronicles 16:7-43

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... pray, "We thank thee, God, for the meat thou set before us." However, Benjamin one day blurted out, "Dad, why don''t you say one prayer over this whole barrel and be done with it?" That day Benjamin Franklin learned that thanksgiving is not an occasional feeling but an attitude toward LIFE. It reflects if God is the center of our lives--or we are. THANKSGIVING INVOLVES HEART AND HEAD. Gratitude usually springs from our heart, from a moment''s emotion. But David says we should use our head, too. Often we ...

3845. What Is Your Response to the Resurrection?

Mark 16:1-20

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... authorities" and hope to get along in the future. In one of Rudyard Kipling''s, "Just So," animal stories, Riki-Tiki-Tavi, a mongoose, bravely kills many poisonous snakes who menace the family living in India under British rule. He becomes a much-loved pet who gives a feeling of safety to the people relying on his protection, and they know that he will fight to the last to defend them. In fact, one of his battles with a huge cobra almost costs him his life, as he clings to the snake''s head with his teeth ...

3846. Mother's Day

Proverbs 1:1-7

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... have shared with me--of returning back to the work-force soon after the birth of their child. Many women must work and labor outside the home for a variety of reasons. Many mothers feel they are put down if they do not work outside the home. In a sense--we create a marketplace that offers and needs the valuable contributions of women--but then make them feel guilty if they do. It is a no-win situation. Realizing now that I am at the tender age of 42--I am at times prone to forget, so I can appreciate this ...

3847. Worry Wart or Winning Warrior

Matthew 6:25-34

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... the man would come out and say, "Crops fine; sheep all alive; cattle all back." Why the change? He had simply reviewed his resources and reminded himself of what he had to fall back on. This is what believers must do when the pressure comes. When we feel like complaining and murmuring, let us remember who we are in Him and what He has promised us for times of stress. (2) The perspective and resources with which we view our burdens and fears will determine the condition and response of our hearts. We find ...

3848. Seeing Jesus Clearly

Mark 1:29-34

Sermon

Paul E. Flesner

... God would be more like a benevolent authority figure, rather than a trusted confidant with whom we can share our deepest feelings and concerns. "What a friend we have in Jesus, All our sins and grief to bear!" This cherished hymn captures beautifully ... am "testing" God, afraid that if what I pray for doesn't happen, God will have failed. Of course, that is the human side of my feelings. It is the side of me which forgets that God's healing comes in many forms and includes the spirit as well as the body. It ...

3849. Up and Running

Mark 1:9-13

Sermon

Robert Noblett

... . It can happen gradually, almost imperceptibly, or it can suddenly dawn upon us. There is about this process, though, a sense that we alone are not calling the shots; somehow we are in the grip of a force that both compels and attracts. There is a door and we feel both drawn to it from this side and called to walk through it from the other. Such is the nature of vocation. Vocation, too, has more to do with meaning than happiness. There is a measure of rote and tedium in any calling, but we live with that ...

3850. Placard Faith, Complex World

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Robert Noblett

... says and does through this Gospel is to be seen as an expression of who God is. When we ask John questions about God's disposition, his enthusiastic and unequivocal answer is that God, who is alpha and omega, loves the world. Regardless of the variant feelings God may have about what goes on in this world, God's love for this world is unswerving and constant. Are there consequences for human behavior? Yes, of course there are. But those consequences are self-imposed. Drink too much and you will destroy your ...

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