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376. The Five Habits of Highly Spiritual Leaders

1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11

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Leonard Sweet

... principles and morals, values and accountability, actually belong in the office. Although he is a devout Mormon, Covey keeps his morality checklist nondenominational. He insists that the qualities that result in "principle-centered leadership" include nothing more than fairness, integrity, honesty, human dignity, service, quality and excellence. In order for businesses or any other institutional entity to flourish and grow, they must undergo a moral transformation. Down-sizing, profit sharing, home offices ...

377. Romans 5:1-5

Romans 5:1-5

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Leonard Sweet

... "build" our own Christian character through dint of good works and better intentions. We are able only to open ourselves to a more complete (compleat) understanding of our dependence on this graceful gift of justification. Paul now returns to the first personal quality he had cited - hope - thus lining up all these virtues on the connecting links of a circle. How does character, born out of suffering and endurance, produce hope? First, we must understand what the goal is of Christian hope. Back in verse ...

378. 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

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Leonard Sweet

... which will separate his spirit from his body. But as verse 7 implies, Paul's purposeful (purpose-filled) life is now to culminate in an equally purposeful (purpose-filled) death. In the face of expected death Paul uses three phrases to encapsulate the quality and character of his life: "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." These words, of course, echo his previous athletic imagery in 1 Corinthians 9:24ff. Even as sports dominates our headlines and heartbeats ...

379. Romans 14:1-12

Romans 14:1-12

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Leonard Sweet

... Paul speaks of here is a judgment of works it is not an issue of salvation. No matter how disparate their personal practices may be, these members of the body of Christ, both "weak" and "strong," have already received redemption. This judgment is over the quality of a believer's life. The questions raised in verse 10 are not issues of salvation but of proper Christian attitude and practice. The text Paul cites in verse 11 is also quoted in Philippians 2:6-11, where Christ's right to judge is closely ...

380. Romans 5:1-5

Romans 5:1-5

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Leonard Sweet

... Philippians 2:22), where it is rendered more closely to its literal meaning. The term is used to describe something put to the test and meriting approval when the test is passed. Other translations of Romans 5:4 focus on this outcome more than on the quality that makes it possible and translate what endurance brings as "God's approval." But since Paul is focused here on the believer, not on God's response to the believer, the NRSV makes good sense to describe that which receives God's approval the character ...

381. Romans 5:1-5

Romans 5:1-5

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Leonard Sweet

382. 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12

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Leonard Sweet

... love so worthy of Paul's pride and pleasure. Their faith and love grew even while enduring "persecutions" and "afflictions" (v.4). Things seemed to be getting tougher, not easier. The Thessalonians demonstrated that their qualities of "steadfastness" or "endurance" were not mere qualities of static "hanging on." Instead, they were actively adapting and thriving in any and all circumstances. Our reading skips over Paul's interior discussion about praise and thanksgiving and concludes with Paul's confession ...

383. 1 Peter 1:17-23

1 Peter 1:17-23

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Leonard Sweet

... from the Old Testament Exodus tradition to God's latest redemptive work through Jesus the Christ. There is considerable scholarly debate over the roots of verses 18-21. In form and presentation these two couplets have distinct hymnic qualities. 1 Peter might well have incorporated part of an ancient Christian confessional hymn into his text. Unfortunately, its independent identity cannot be wholly substantiated. Without question, however, is the importance of this "ransom" imagery for the early church ...

384. Philippians 4:4-7

Philippians 4:4-7

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Leonard Sweet

... emphatic repetition of the word make it almost impossible to translate chaireim as anything but "rejoice." "In the Lord" is also translated as "in your union with the Lord," a phrase that highlights, not the cause, but the circumstances of this joyfulness. The qualities Paul exhorts in the rest of this passage reflect the fruits of the joy-producing union with God. In verse 5, Paul urges the Philippians to be known for their "gentleness." The gentle attitude is one that is non-retaliatory, an attitude where ...

385. Advent 4

2 Samuel 7:1-17, Romans 16:1-27, Luke 1:26-38

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... Gabriel's coming to her, in having found favor with God, and in being chosen as the mother of God's Son. What a marvelous woman she was to have been chosen for this honor and privilege! When we look at her qualities, we see the same in her Son. Did he learn them from his mother? Outline: The qualities of Jesus' mother – a. Favor with God vv. 28, 30. Jesus: "In favor with God and man." (Luke 2:52) b. Possession of the Spirit v. 35. Jesus The Spirit descended at his baptism. c. Submission to the will of God ...

386. Epiphany 8

Mark 2:18-22, 2 Corinthians 2:12--3:6, Psalm 103:1-22, Hosea 2:2-23

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John R. Brokhoff

... he is with us, there is no need of fasting. 3. New (vv. 21-22). Jesus speaks of a new patch and new wine. Of course, he is referring to himself and his gospel. The Greek word used here is kairos meaning new in quality and not necessarily in time (neos). The new of quality cannot be forced into the old which is inferior. The new cannot be contained nor restricted by old forms and customs. The new has an inherent power that bursts out of old ideas, forms and customs. Old Testament: Hosea 2:14-20 1. Wilderness ...

387. Proper 23

Job 23:1--24:25, Hebrews 4:1-13, Hebrews 4:14-5:10, Mark 10:17-31

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John R. Brokhoff

... ). Need: Many identify with the man of the text who could not wait to get real life. He ran to Jesus, kneeling he begged Jesus to give him life. He wanted "eternal life." He had life in the sense of existence, but he wanted something more a life of quality. It was that kind of life that existed both in this world and the next. Today people are more interested in life today rather than in life after death. The tragedy of this story is that the young man turned down the opportunity to get real life the price ...

388. Today's Man

Mark 6:30-34,53-56

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Richard Exley

... and emotionally present for his wife. He needs to take care of the yard and service the cars. He needs to balance the checkbook. He needs...the list seems endless. Somewhere in his hectic schedule he must find time to build lasting friendships, time to maintain a quality devotional life, time to read for personal and spiritual development, and time to exercise. No wonder he's tempted to throw up his hands in despair! Is there a solution, a way out? I think so, but it won't be easy. Busyness is addictive and ...

389. Tinctures of Truth in the Tincture of Time

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

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Leonard Sweet

... the wound.” In today’s Ephesians text the Body of Christ is being gently dosed (not hosed) with some healing tinctures — infusions of character, attitude, practice, and patience that will work together and synergize to create a stronger, healthier “body.” All the qualities, the “virtues” today’s text advocates, require the “tincture of time.” If you’ve ever tried out for a sports team, or vowed to “get back in shape,” you know the first couple weeks are agony! But it’s not a pain ...

390. Eternity 101: The Final Exam

1 Corinthians 3:5-15

Sermon

James Merritt

... s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work." (I Corinthians 3:13, NASB) Your life is going to be placed on a pedestal – the way you spent your ... It is not what size work you have done, but what sort of work you have done. God is not looking for quantity. He is looking for quality. It is not just what you do for the Lord, but how you do what you do for the Lord and even more importantly, why you do ...

391. Liar, Liar

Exodus 20:16

Sermon

James Merritt

... a few years ago by U.S. News and World Report, people were asked this question: "What is the most important characteristic or attribute that a friend can have?" Ninety-four percent of the people interviewed said this: "The one quality we would want in a friend above all other qualities is honesty." That is why the Bible says in Proverbs 28:23, "In the end, people appreciate frankness more than flattery." (Proverbs 28:23, LB) III. I Should Tell The Truth Because Lying Destroys Character If you habitually lie ...

392. James 1:17-27

James 1:19-27

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... on is the subject of correctly obeying this “word of truth.” The first external behavior James counsels as evidence of “he who lives according to God’s word” is to be “quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger.” The proverbial wisdom literature quality of these directives is obvious (see Proverbs 15:1; 17:28; 29:20; Sirach 5:11-13). Those who fail to prick up their ears and curb their tongues will “not produce God’s righteousness” (v.20). The great hallmark of God’s righteousness ...

393. Creeds and Deeds - Sermon Starter

Mark 7:1-23

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Brett Blair

... as those situations are, none of them compare to having a neighbor, a friend, a husband, a wife, a son, or a daughter with a good heart. When you discuss good behavior, you are discussing the quality of a person's self-control. When you discuss a good heart, you are discussing the quality of the person. This is the focus of today's Scripture. Pharisees and teachers have come down from Jerusalem and, interestingly, they are gathered around Jesus watching the disciples. The disciples, it seems, are eating ...

394. Know Fear: The Fear of God

Proverbs 1:7

Sermon

James Merritt

... of life that you can possibly have on this earth? "The payoff for meekness and Fear - of - God is plenty and honor and a satisfying life." (Proverbs 22:4, MSG) Did you know that the fear of God can not only add quality to your life, but can save you on your medical bills? Proverbs 10:27 says, "The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short." (Proverbs 10:27, NIV) Did you know it was discovered recently that men who profess fearing God ...

395. Carrying the Burdens of Others

Philippians 2:5-11

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... the needs of elderly or infirmed parents. Teachers, coaches, and other mentors sacrifice in order to build and/or strengthen a new generation of youth. They teach them not only the three "Rs," or basics of the game, but imbue youth with the virtues and qualities necessary to be active and contributing members of society. Children are called to sacrifice some of their desires and possibly their needs so a classmate or friend will have the basics. Who has not been touched by such an act as a child sharing her ...

396. The Boy Grows Up

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... way in worship. Hannah does give birth to a son and names him Samuel. When he is old enough, she brings her son, an immense personal sacrifice, to live in Shiloh to be mentored by Eli. The sons of Eli had none of their father's honorable qualities, but God provides Eli with a second chance through his relationship with Samuel. Every year, Hannah makes a little robe for Samuel, complete with a linen ephod, a symbol of the holy office of the priesthood. She and her husband, Elkanah, take the robe to him when ...

397. God's Call for All

Acts 9:35-43

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... caregiver. We all know that some parents outlive their children on many sad occasions, but this level of care to all guarantees long life and secure life for all, a higher quality of life for the people as a whole. In other words, an action taken by one member of the community benefits others besides that individual, and raises the quality of life for all. This mutuality is at the heart of the concept of mutual aid in the scriptures. Consider an essential part of the Torah, the Law of Moses contained ...

398. When Everything Becomes "Merely"

Luke 21:25-36

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John A. Stroman

... merely" Bethlehem, a stable, a birth we have no feeling of wonder or mystery. That is what familiarity can do to us over the years. Owens goes on to say that it is this "merely" quality of things that leads to crime. It is "merely" a thing I'll take it. It is "merely" an object I'll destroy. It is this "merely" quality of things and life that leads to war. We shall lose "merely" a few thousand men, but it will be worth it. Within the Advent narrative nothing is "merely." Things are not "merely" things, but ...

399. Advent 2

Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 3:1-20, Philippians 1:1-11

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John R. Brokhoff

... respond to God reveal your relationship to Christ. In the days of Malachi, the Levites were subject to judgment for their faulty offerings. "Right offerings" reflect right relationships to God. Outline: What is a right offering? a. An offering is right because of the quality of the offering. God deserves only the best, without spot or blemish. b. An offering is right because it is proportionate. God tells us a tithe is his share of the income. c. An offering is right because it is motivated by love. "God ...

400. A Word to Prodigals

Luke 15:11-32

Sermon

King Duncan

... .” Craddock thought the man was going to tell him a joke. But he was really serious. This man, according to Craddock, “belonged to this unofficial organization nationwide, never has any meetings and doesn’t have a name, but it’s a very strong network,” which Craddock calls “quality control people. They’re the moral police. Mandatory sentences and no parole, mind you, and executions.” Craddock asked the man, “What would you have given the prodigal?” The man said, “Six years.” (1 ...

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