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376. Welcoming God Into Our Homes

Revelation 21:1-8

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... God leads his dear children along - Like a good mother, God cares for His own - Like a good mother, God will never leave us nor forsake us Evelyn Husband lost her husband Rick when the space shuttle Columbia exploded into pieces upon re-entry to the earth’s atmosphere. Evelyn said “As I stood there in shock with my son Matthew, seven, and my daughter Laura, twelve, deep inside I knew God was going to walk me through this somehow. I knew it because He had walked me through other crises earlier in my life ...

377. Living on Full Alert

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17. 20-21

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... want to introduce to you today. John responds by saying, “Maranatha Come Lord Jesus.” Let us even now pray that prayer with the old Apostle. “Come, Lord Jesus.” I. INTO OUR TROUBLED WORLD, COME, LORD JESUS. We live and move and have our being in an atmosphere of anxious concern about huge problems. Our world is at war. War brings out the worst that is in us. We start wars for noble reasons and then find ourselves reduced to the tactics of our worst enemies. We are not only appalled at the body bags ...

378. The Power of a Helping Hand

Luke 10:25-37

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... the question of eternal life. Jesus replies, “Didn’t you learn that in law school?” Catch the banter here. And the lawyer, wanting to justify himself, comes on with a more complicated question, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus lifts the question out of the atmosphere of controversy and sits it down on a dangerous road in Palestine. Such is the setting for the famous story of the Good Samaritan. I. WHO IS MY NEIGHBOR? THE ROBBERS SAY NO ONE. Verse 30 — A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho ...

379. Something to Brag About

Galatians 6:11-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... his education. After all, Paul studied the law in Jerusalem under the famous rabbi Gamaliel (Acts 22:3). That’s like going to Yale or Harvard for the serious student of the Jewish faith. No doubt Paul faced serious intellectual challenges in such an atmosphere, studying under this renowned scholar. But it paid off. In his writings Paul shows not only a thorough understanding of the wisdom of his own people, but also the thinking of the philosophical Greeks. No wonder so much of his writing soared. Can you ...

380. Offering Ourselves to Serve

Luke 12:22-34

Illustration

Craig Brian Larson

... , NASA launched the exploratory space probe Pioneer 10. According to Leon Jaroff in Time, the satellite's primary mission was to reach Jupiter, photograph the planet and its moons, and beam data to earth about Jupiter's magnetic field, radiation belts, and atmosphere. Scientists regarded this as a bold plan, for at that time no earth satellite had ever gone beyond Mars, and they feared the asteroid belt would destroy the satellite before it could reach its target. But Pioneer 10 accomplished its mission and ...

381. A Spiritual Geography

Luke 12:32-40

Illustration

Richard Patt

In her book called Dakota, Kathleen Norris, a best-selling writer and poet, tells how she and her husband, also a writer, moved away from the heady literary atmosphere and advantages of New York City to one of the most remote towns in America, Lemmon, South Dakota. She relates how most of her friends were shocked by their contemplated move. The prospects for even reasonable survival as thinking persons seemed as remote as the little town they chose to ...

382. Personal Politics

Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... become vindictive and belligerent. We charge about and spew venom and seek to build polarized communities of those who are for "us" and against "them." The weapon of response most readily available to us is gossip and rumor. If I can send a toxic word to poison the atmosphere around the person who has hurt me, I hold a new advantage over her or him. In so doing, of course, I demote the other person from humankind and relegate her or him to animal status or lower. She is no longer my equal; she is a slut ...

383. Being a Blessing

Genesis 12:1-4a

Sermon

Schuyler Rhodes

... a nation with only a fraction of the world's population, we use a huge percentage of the world's resources. Is that a blessing to the world? As global warming threatens, we need to be aware that it is our nation that sends the most greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Are we being a blessing? Yes, in many ways we are being a blessing. But we can do better. As individuals and as a nation we can do much better at responding to God's call to be a blessing to the world. Perhaps you're wondering exactly how we ...

384. Reversal and Victory

Judges 4:1-7

Sermon

Timothy J. Smith

... captivating as they underscored the principles of God's Word," Henrietta explained. Soon her venture grew into Gospel Light Publishers. She searched for a retreat area where she could take her high school and college-aged students. "If you place people in an atmosphere where they feel close to God and then challenge them with His Word," she said, then "they will make decisions." She founded a retreat center where people could go to speak with God. Frustrated at not having a good, single volume introduction ...

385. All in the Family

1 John 3:1-3

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... small 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 ...

386. Mentoring Matters

1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... might come across in "Bath and Body Works." Then, ex-monk Martin and ex-nun Katy were married. "There is no more lovely, friendly, and charming relationship ... or company than a good marriage," exclaimed Martin. Their home was well known for its happiness and its loving atmosphere. Luther became a father for the first time at the age of 42, when the first of his and Katy's six children was born. This brought about another dramatic change in his outlook on God as a parental figure. "I had never imagined it ...

387. It's Just A Little Thing

Mark 12:38-44

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... , was the area known as the Women's Court. There, along the walls, were thirteen large, metal, trumpet-shaped receptacles to receive offerings for various purposes. It was across from this area where Jesus sat to teach. Now you have to remember that the atmosphere of the Temple was sort of like Lord's Acre, Round-Up Sunday, Sunday School, the time between Sunday School and Worship and Revival all rolled into one, all the time. Jesus says that into this miasma of noise, motion, and excitement, people would ...

388. Beneath The Shadow Of The Cross

Mark 15:16-37

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... time. It was one of the high holy days of Judaism. It was a time to gather the families together. People came from all over the country to stay with their friends and relatives. Passover always had sort of a homecoming, Christmas and Mardi Gras atmosphere all rolled into one. It was a time of remembrance and celebration. It was both festive and introspective. And on this day, the first day of the week, the pilgrims were entering Jerusalem armed with the traditional festal branches, emblems of the king's ...

389. Didn’t You Hear the Bells?

Luke 19:1-10

Illustration

Keith Wagner

... changed the subject. He thought to himself, "didn't she hear the bells?" For him, the bells that had rung before and after the ceremony had been magnificent. He was astonished at their tones and the patterns that they made. For him they had created an atmosphere of joy and sacredness. The blind man finally concluded that the mother of the groom may have seen the lovely chapel but she missed the sound of the bells. With all her senses she had only experienced part of the beauty. Zacchaeus was blinded by his ...

390. When God Doesn’t Fix Us

Matthew 11:2-12

Illustration

Larry Broding

Christmas is coming soon. The lights, the sounds, the smells of the holidays are in the air. No matter where we go, we are reminded of holiday cheer. In fact, many of us rely on this atmosphere to bring us out of our doldrums. We expect people, places, or events to create the mood that Christmas brings. Human nature tempts us to lean on others to bolster our condition. We expect others to "fix" us when we are down, sustain us when we are "up." We are ...

391. I’ve Become a Cynic

Mt 17:1-9

Illustration

King Duncan

... the rest of her life with a man who had come to be down on life, people, and even God. Several friends had confronted him about his snarling attitude. Three people had resigned from his company because they said they could not work in the negative atmosphere his attitudes had created. The man's world was falling apart." That man by his own admission had become unbearable. Maybe you know somebody like that. Maybe you're on your way to becoming somebody like that. It happens, doesn't it? If so, today would ...

392. The Really Big Sale

Matthew 4:1-11

Illustration

Mickey Anders

He had finally got his chance to make the Really Big Sale. He was going into the final interview on the biggest contract he had ever written. As he was ushered into the office of the executive buyer, an assistant brought her coffee and left. The atmosphere was cordial, and he knew he was giving his best presentation ever. Then the assistant tapped on the door, re-entered the office and spoke briefly with the executive. She stood and said, "I apologize, but I have to tend to a matter. I'll just be a minute ...

393. Matthew 21:1-1

Matthew 21:1-11

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... as the “Son of David,” the awaited messianic king who “comes in the name of the Lord.” This is precisely the new perspective Jesus’ position on donkeyback was intended to evoke. Just as deliberate, it would seem, is the atmosphere this exuberant entrance engendered. According to Matthew the city “shook” (“eseisthe”) as though it had been hit by an earthquake. The concerned citizens of Jerusalem, startled by this spontaneous celebration, ask a puzzled, and perhaps fearful, “Who is this ...

394. Thinking of Nothing Else

Matthew 15:21-28

Illustration

J. Curtis Goforth

... few of his students realized that some of the most valuable instruction that Luther gave was not in the classroom, but was in the dining hall over a meal and a few drinks. His students began taking notes on what Luther told them in that relaxed atmosphere, and they eventually published these notes in what was known as Martin Luther's Table Talks. One such example of the profound insight and truth Luther gave his students happened one day after class in the dining hall and they were all sitting around eating ...

395. Never, Never, Never, NEVER GIVE UP!

2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... down anymore. There is nothing to depend on. It would be awfully easy to just give up. It is the same in the church. People work hard to offer opportunities for meaningful worship and work, for study and service, to provide an atmosphere in which spiritual growth can take place as relationships between earth and heaven are made more vital and vibrant. But instead of being greeted with gratitude for their efforts, Sunday school teachers encounter empty classrooms because parents did not happen to choose ...

396. Be Careful What You Wish For...You Just Might Get It!

1 Samuel 8:4-11 (12-15) 16-20, (11:14-15)

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... around it than a human being. If it looked sick, drooped, or fell dead, the miners knew they had to get to the surface ...and now! Prophets, in ancient Israel and in the modern world, are like canaries in that they have a heightened sensitivity to our moral atmosphere. If there is poison in the air, the prophet knows it. No one else may have seen anything wrong, but the prophet has — thus, the warning to act before it is too late. So Samuel does. In spades! Be careful what you wish for ...you just might ...

397. Keep the Pressure Out

Acts 2:38; Mt 28:19-20

Illustration

Brett Blair

... entirely different way. First, they don't build thick skins; they remain supple and free. Second, they compensate for the outside pressure by equalizing pressure inside themselves - where we have a lot of air pockets inside us that equalizes the pressure of our atmosphere, fish have less air pockets and more water within. So, that water on the inside equalizes the outside water pressure. So under extreme pressure, my advice to you is first, don't be so thick skinned. Second, learn to appropriate the water ...

398. Healing - Gone With One Call

Illustration

Philip Yancey

... ; a touch, a personal touch from God. She held out that promise, and I lunged for it. Three weeks later when Kathryn Kuhlman came to a neighboring state, I skipped classes and traveled half a day to attend one of her meetings. The atmosphere was unbelievably charged soft organ music in the background; the murmuring sound of people praying aloud, some in strange tongues; and every few minutes a happy interruption when someone would stand and claim, "I'm healed!" One person especially made an impression, a ...

399. Held in High-Esteem

Illustration

Dr. James Dobson

... likely to feel that the rules were not enforced because no one cared enough to get involved. (3) The homes of the high-esteem group were also characterized by democracy and openness. Once the boundaries were established, there was freedom for individual personalities to grow and develop. Thus, the overall atmosphere was marked by acceptance and emotional safety.

400. Best Christmas Ever

Humor Illustration

... called a family conference and challenged his family to be more disciplined in the management of their time during the busy Christmas season. They had to curtail excessive spending on gifts. He talked about better relations between visiting relatives and a more congenial atmosphere around their home. He brought his speech to a crescendo with his final rally cry, "Let's make this the BEST Christmas EVER! His little second grade son countered the big motivational speech by noting, "But dad, I don't see how we ...

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