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3876. He Comes As He Came

Luke 19:28-44

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... are No Longer Trump." He quoted an inscription from a church tombstone which reads: "He killed 80 Indians He wanted to live to kill 100. But he was prevented from doing so, because he fell asleep in the arms of Jesus." Can that be true? Certainly, it is the understanding of some folks -- that you can kill any number of human beings with an ax and still fall asleep in the arms of Jesus. Dr. Ritter made the big point that we all succumb to the notion that power is for using, and that some problems can be ...

3877. The Whole Load

Luke 6:27-36

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... . And that's just in the first 5 verses. How in the world could I preach about all of that in one sermon? So I began to ask: Are there principles here that go beyond the specifics? For me, that was the magic question that opened the door of understanding. I'm sure there is more here. But this became very clear to me. Jesus is talking about what I have given the label, "The Law of Extension and Reciprocation." And Jesus talks about that in two ways: One, extending ourselves for the sake of others; and, two ...

3878. How Is It With Your Soul?

Luke 6:37-42

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... is it with your soul? II A second kind of hypocrisy is to see a failing in someone else that you don't recognize in yourself. Modern psychologists call this projection. The "beam in your eye" analogy which Jesus used predated this modern understanding. In modern psychological understanding, "projection" is the theory "that the things I condemn in others are probably the things that I don't like in myself", (we usually think that) having a beam in our eye keeps us from seeing the beam in another's eye. Not ...

3879. I've Been To The Mountain

Luke 9:28-36

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... out of reach. That's the most tantalizing part. And then at long last...the real Spring-tide comes and floats even one's tired-out starfish of a body out into the full-flood of life again. Only those who know the deadly weariness of the beach can quite understand the living joy of the ocean when we get back to it once more!" (Elizabeth Vining, FRIENDS OF LIFE, p. 153). That will always do it -- our sense of need will keep us open to God's glorious presence and power. Look back over your own life. When have ...

3880. More Tolerable For Sodom And Gomorrah

Luke 10:1-24

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... struggle of intercession and pleading went on as Abraham reduced his claim time and again--if thirty righteous folks are found--if twenty are found, if ten, if five. There is a marvelous word in Abraham's argument with the Lord that says something about Abraham and his understanding of God. Listen to the twenty-fifth verse, "Far be it from thee to do such a thing, to slay the righteous with the wicked, so that the righteous fair as the wicked! Far be that from thee! Shall not the judge of all the earth do ...

3881. The Gospel Of Another Chance (choir Dedication)

Luke 13:1-9

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... extra pair of pants. And if you really want it, I can give you a vest out of this, too." Majors was dumbfounded. "I don't understand," he said. "My tailor in Knoxville told me he couldn't even make one suit out of this bolt of cloth." The tailor said, "Coach, ... his full name. We had never known that full name before. I wish I knew where Brad was. I'd love to talk to him. I understand he's been back to the church when I was not here. He obviously is not well. But I believe he has discovered the foundation face ...

3882. Reflections On A Calling (ten-year Anniversary Sermon)

2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... hook? that's what I mean by powerlessness." (Ritter, ibid.) That's one of the things that makes the ministry so overwhelming -- a sense of powerlessness. Then, two, there is the pace of it all. The pace is horrendous. I appreciate the fact that many of you express understanding at this point. I'm grateful to the Staff Parish Committee for insisting that I use the time they allow me for vacation and not pack that time with work also. And I'm not asking for sympathy. I don't need that. I need perspective, and ...

3883. The Commitment Question: Will You Lay Down Your Life For Me?

John 13:31-38

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... " -- to tell a moving story. I share it because the question that Peter asked the Lord in that story is the same question he asked Him in our Scripture lesson for Jesus was talking to them about His coming death, and His "going away." Peter didn't understand, though he wanted to, and he asked Jesus, "Where are you going?" Jesus told him he couldn't go with Him. In the story all of the characteristics of this fascinating personality, Simon Peter, are in operation. "His eagerness to be in front, his habit of ...

3884. Naming And Being Named

John 15:1-17

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... baptized my grandfather changed my name. Maybe that's the reason what has happened lately, has happened. I'm no longer Victor. My grandfather named me Mikal in English that is Michael." And then he went on to say, "I've looked in the Old Testament, your Bible, and I understand the name Michael in Hebrew means God's person". And with a sort of impish smile he said, "And that's not really a bad name, is it?" Naming and the need to be named is the most crucial of all human needs. I really believe that that's ...

3885. Strategic Kindness

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

King Duncan

... opened the door for the man to welcome Christ into his life. No arrest was forthcoming, for the statute of limitations on the crime was long past. But fortunately the statute of limitations had also run out on Chris's hatred and bitterness. He said, "While many people can't understand how I could forgive my kidnapper, from my point of view I couldn't not forgive him. If I'd chosen to hate him all these years, or spent my life looking for revenge, then I wouldn't be the man I am today, the man my wife and ...

3886. Concerning Miracles

Mark 7:31-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... are the warnings, "Danger! Explosives!" Inside are two men. The driver of the van turns to his buddy and says with a sigh, "I used to drive a school bus, but I had to give it up because of my nerves!" Many of you parents and grandparents will understand. A man was getting a hair cut. He asked the barber when would be the best time to bring in his two-year-old son. Without hesitation, the barber answered, "When he's four." Children are a challenge. One of the things you notice immediately about children is ...

3887. Signs of the Times

Luke 21:5-38

Sermon

John P. Jewell

... with the morning wind that set up a low whistle in the trees. 'She's coming alive,' he said soft and low, without taking his eyes from the mountain." 'Yes sir,' I said, 'she's coming alive.' And I knew right then that me and Grandpa had us an understanding that most folks didn't know." [1] Little Tree learned from his Grandpa how to read the signs of nature. Reading signs, not the printed ones we see on our streets and highways, but the signs of nature and life and living is an art that takes time, practice ...

3888. God's Anxiety Reduction Plan

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

John P. Jewell

... , will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus." Specifically this translates to: Peace: The result of knowing that God has promised to be in charge of the situation. Transcends all understanding: Means that this peace is beyond human comprehension. It is not based on human rationality and indeed goes counter to human reasoning. The problem may seem insurmountable to the human mind but, "with God nothing shall be impossible!" Guard your hearts and minds: This is an interesting word study ...

3889. The Divine Opportunity

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

J. Ellsworth Kalas

... is a major element in his person and ministry) that we forget the anger he showed to hypocrites and to unworthy religious leaders, and the fearful language he used in describing the day of judgment. We shouldn't hide from this quality in Jesus. Instead, we should seek to understand it and respond to him. If this One who has come as the ultimate expression of God's love is also an agent of judgment, then the judgment itself must be an act of mercy. Luke surely saw it as such, for he says that it was with ...

3890. Epiphany: The Tragedy of Rejection

Luke 4:14-30

Sermon

J. Ellsworth Kalas

... lips. But the initial response of wonder was quickly put aside. The "commonplace" channel by which God's graciousness was being revealed was simply too commonplace. A murmur began to slip through the synagogue gathering: "Is not this Joseph's son?" You and I understand that. Most of us appreciate the wisdom of our parents better after they are dead. We quote them avidly then, because they've gained the authority which comes from distance. But it's hard to appreciate their wisdom when we dwell in their house ...

3891. From Empty Nets to Full Lives

Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

J. Ellsworth Kalas

... popular, for at least a short period of time, in my early childhood. It was a half-funny, half-pathetic little lament from someone who felt rejected and unsuccessful. As I recall, each verse ended with the phrase, "I guess I'll go eat worms." Most of us can understand the mood of the song, if not the dietary remedy. Every one of us feels like a failure at one time or another. Some people -- Father, have mercy on them! -- feel that way most of the time. On some occasions we don't know why we feel so defeated ...

3892. Saints in Shorts

Luke 6:27-36

Sermon

David J. Kalas

... so seemingly out of touch with the reality around him -- then we are prepared. We are prepared to read the New Testament. We are prepared to think about the kingdom of God. We are prepared to hear the teachings of Jesus. And we are prepared to understand the kind of people he calls us to be. We are dealing here in Luke 6 with some of the very familiar teachings of Jesus. Conventional wisdom says that "familiarity breeds contempt." I expect in some circumstances of life that is true. Perhaps when it comes ...

3893. Jesus, Desirous

Luke 13:31-35

Sermon

Frank G. Honeycutt

... , the span of his reach on that wood will begin to resemble the loving wings of a mother hen, gathering up her chicks in a love that doesn't make sense but breaks our hearts if we look long enough. Jesus does not count on the world ever seeing or understanding such love. And even as he hangs there with wings nailed to a tree, he cannot make us love him. Cannot make us accept his love. But his desire for us is there. Always, eternally there. "How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen ...

3894. The Light Has Come

Isaiah 9:1-7

Sermon

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... Peace; by such a title Isaiah characterized our Messiah. And do you remember his words? "Peace I leave with you," he said, "my peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you" (John 14:17), but it is a peace passing all understanding. Indeed, friends, Christ brings a peace that will finally engulf this war-torn world, for his will be that universal reign, promised our text. There will come a day, say the scriptures, when every implement of war will be destroyed from the earth, God will be all ...

3895. Commandments of Conduct

Nehemiah 7:73b--8:18

Sermon

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... of the Lord, guiding them, forgiving them, accompanying them in his law, and pointing out the way they were to walk as his people. To it all, they said, "Amen," and they wept for joy. Now why? Why should a reading of commandments give us joy? We can understand how it would be good to review once again God's saving acts on our behalf, as they are told in the Pentateuch and the rest of the scriptures. But why should we rejoice over laws and commandments? Isn't that legalism? No, it is not. The commandments ...

3896. Purpose-Driven

Jeremiah 1:1-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... purpose was. He writes, “Now the word of the LORD came to me saying, ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you; I appointed you a prophet to the nations.’” You can’t be any clearer in your understanding of your mission than that. No wonder Jeremiah has had such an impact on the history of the Judeo-Christian community. It’s hard to stop a person who knows exactly what he was sent here to do. Jeremiah obviously knew what he was about at an early age ...

3897. A Church Shaped By The Great Commission

Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... Linus. Turning away, he looks at his fingers and says, “Why can’t you guys get organized like that?” The Church, unfortunately, has never been able to get organized in her resistance to the world. In fact, the Church has never been consistently able to understand what it means to be “in the world but not of the world.” We’ve known in every period of our history that the very nature of the Church provokes some form of resistance. There’s always a sense in which Kingdom ideals are in conflict ...

3898. Alive In Christ

Colossians 2:6-23

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... truth -- a formula of belief that leaves your day-to-day living untouched, unchanged. When Paul wrote to the Ephesians, he broke out in this singing prayer in that first chapter: listen to him -- (Ephesians 1:18-20) “I pray that the eyes of your understanding be enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty ...

3899. Being A Man of God

1 Peter 2:4-12

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... been no people. They had been proudly and falsely self-sufficient, but now they had become the recipients of God’s mercy. This entire passage is rooted in the Old Testament concept of the Covenant. Let me say rather dogmatically: you can’t understand Scripture unless you understand the concept of the Covenant. The people of God were those people with whom God had made a covenant. “How odd of God to choose the Jews.” This particular verse of Peter can be seen as a fulfillment of Hosea’s rendering ...

3900. If You Get Too Close to the Cross, You Will End Up Carrying It

Mark 15:21-32

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... to pick it up, saying to his wife, “You take my picture when I lift the cross to my shoulder.” But he couldn’t lift it from the floor. It was made of heavy iron oak beams. Mr. Lang was standing by. The businessman said to him , “I don’t understand it. Why do you carry such a heavy cross? I thought it would be hollow and light and easy to carry.” Mr. Lang looked at him and said with deep, deep conviction: “If I did not feel the weight of His cross, I could not play His part.” Well, that ...

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