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Isaiah 60:1-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... or had children, and he was nearing eighty. He tried to inspire his nieces and nephews with tales of the family fire, but none of them seemed interested in keeping the fire alive after William was gone. The fire was 150 years old by now. It marked a proud family tradition, one that everyone in the area admired. Would that tradition end once William died? William took it upon himself to see that it didn't. From an interview in the Spartanburg Herald, his story spread to newspapers all over North Carolina ...

4127. Finding The Right People

Mark 1:14-20

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... , and all the true soldiers will stand up, and all the church members will pray up, and if the Savior of all will be lifted up . . . then we can have the greatest renewal this world has ever known. Amen. 1. David L. McKenna, MARK: THE COMMUNICATOR'S COMMENTARY, Word Book Publishers, 1982, page 49. 2. Omaha World Herald, Feb. 1, 1994. Cited in Thoughts of Chairman Buffett, (New York: HarperBusiness, 1998). 3. William J. Fallis, POINTS FOR EMPHASIS (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1993), p. 133. 4. "Risk-Aversive ...

4128. When You Feel Helpless

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... sisters live right here among us." And the citizens of Nazareth were offended that Jesus presumed to teach them! “A prophet is honored everywhere except in his hometown and among his relatives and by his own family," Jesus said. Now, listen to the next thing Mark tells us: “And because of their unbelief [Jesus] couldn't do any mighty miracles among them except to place his hands on a few sick people and heal them." (LB) Imagine that! Jesus was helpless because of the people's lack of faith. Sometimes ...

4129. Balancing Act

Mark 6:30-44

Sermon

King Duncan

... out preaching and teaching and healing and ministering to the public. And it was Jesus who suggested that they get away from the crowds for a while and rest. So many people were coming and going that they scarcely had time to eat. So, Mark tells us, they left by boat for a quieter spot. Notice it was Jesus who made this suggestion. Older pastors can remember when rural churches resented pastors taking vacations. This was understandable when parishioners were glued to their farms. Cows needed to be milked ...

4130. Time to Pull the Weeds

Matthew 13:24-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plant is to pull on it. If it comes out of the ground easily, it is a valuable plant. (4) How true it is. Pulling weeds is not easy, and it's never fun, but it is invariably a mark of character as well as successful living. Pastor Cecil Williams tells of growing up in Texas. They didn't have electric lights in their house. They had two oil lamps with wicks that had to be lit daily. Once they were lit, a glass shade fit over the flame and ...

4131. God Is Not Fair (Grumbling in the Vineyard)

Matthew 20:1-16

Sermon

King Duncan

... of us are confirmed capitalists. The people who worked all day ought to be paid more than the lazy miscreants who worked only an hour. What's Jesus thinking about? Those workers are right to grumble. It's not fair! And it's not fair. I. God is not fair. Mark that down. God is not fair. If fairness is the primary attribute you are looking for in God, then don't go to Jesus for instruction. In fact, if what we expect from God is fairness, we wouldn't need Jesus at all. Are you awake now? In some churches ...

4132. Family Survival

Genesis 37:1-11

Sermon

Stephen DeFur

... the blue light was flashing. What made this business about the robe so explosive was not just that it was more expensive or nicer material. In those days, as is true for most of the history of the human race, clothing was an expression of status. This robe marked Joseph off as his father's pet! This was a visible, in-your-face expression of raw favoritism. Every time Joseph wears the robe, it's a reminder to his brothers that they will never be loved by their father they way Joseph is. Every time he wears ...

4133. The Good Parent

John 10:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... on God's love. "Well, if you are righteous enough God will love you." But St. Paul writes, "While we were yet sinners Christ died for us." There are no conditions. God loves you. God accepts you. You are loved. Here is where many parents miss the mark. They don't know how to express unconditional love because they were never loved that way themselves. There was always an "if" connected to the love they received. "If you make Mommy or Daddy proud, then we will love you. If you make good grades in school ...

4134. Worriers Or Warriors?

John 14:15-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... much for Dan in the 1992 Olympics. In spite of a history of winning championships in other venues, he was becoming regarded as an athlete who "chokes" when his biggest test of all comes. He retained the services of a sports psychologist, but still his performance was marked by slips and falls. Then came the 1,000-meter race at those same "˜92 Olympics. He had never won this event before, but he knew this was probably his last chance ever to win a gold medal. Approaching the starting line, he touched a ring ...

4135. Building A Church

Acts 1:12-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... 2010. (2) How do you go about building a church? Perhaps a raffle will work. Perhaps dedicating the church to a dead jazz idol or ex-president will work. But studying the book of Acts gives us a more profound plan. Three outstanding characteristics marked the church of Jesus Christ after his resurrection and ascension. THE FIRST IS THAT HIS FOLLOWERS HAD A SHARED PURPOSE. There was an amazing unity in their fellowship. In the Bible, there are 12 mentions of the Greek word "homothymadon." Eleven of those ...

4136. A Friend In High Places

Hebrews 7:11-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Todd Outcalt, THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE (Deerfield Beach, Florida: Health Communications, Inc., 1998), p. 30. 4. From the Internet. Source unknown. 5. (New York: Carol Publishing Group, 1992). 6. "This Little Light of Mine," A CUP OF CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL, Copyright 1996 by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen & Barry Spilchuk. 7. DAILY ENCOUNTER, www.actsweb.org/subscribe.htm.

4137. Unprepared

Matthew 25:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... with this parable of Jesus in mind, let us determine to prepare ourselves spiritually for whatever life may bring. 1. (New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1994), pp. 2-3. 2. By Sharon Whitley from A 4TH COURSE OF CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL, Copyright 1997 by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Hanoch McCarty & Meladee McCarty . 3. STORIES FOR THE HEART, compiled by Alice Gray (Sisters, Oregon: Multnomah Books, 1996), p. 112.

4138. Look Who's Giving Thanks!

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... lose everything important to him. He even sat down and wrote a list detailing each tragedy. The list went something like this: My children are in jail -- My wife has left me -- I'm flat broke -- My health is ruined. After writing the list, Carnegie marked through each item that was not true. He eliminated the whole list. Once he established that this “worst-possible scenario" wasn't true, he was able to focus on the positives again. His depression soon lifted. (3) Maybe that would be a good exercise for ...

4139. The Difference Between God And Santa

Mark 13:32-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... . (2) We can appreciate that grandmother's concern. Taking care of kids is a demanding task. I suspect that every parent dreams of a harmless weapon that they can use to enforce discipline. MY CONCERN IS WHEN WE USE RELIGION AS SUCH A WEAPON. Our lesson from Mark's Gospel says, "Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back--whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What ...

4140. Setting An Example

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... -172. 4. “Teresa's Mother," by Kay D. Rizzo, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, May 1998, p.14. 5. James Townsend, PELOUBET'S SUNDAY SCHOOL NOTES 1993-1994, (Elgin, IL: David C. Cook Pub. Co., 1990). 6. Davida Dalton. As told to JoEllen Johnson, “In His Mother's Footsteps," Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Patty Aubery, Nancy Mitchell, CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE CHRISTIAN SOUL ( Deerfield Beach, Florida: Health Communications, Inc., 1997).

4141. A Place Of Honor

Mark 10:35-45

Sermon

King Duncan

... there too. 1. OVERCOMING SETBACKS, Navpress Publishing Group, Colorado Springs, 1992, p. 183. 2. "Frank Morris" via MONDAY FODDER (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1994). 3. PERSONAL SELLING POWER, November/December 1992, p. 70. 4. "Dream Work" by Malcolm Campbell in SELLING POWER, April 1999 5. William Barclay, THE GOSPEL OF MARK (Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1975), pp. 254, 255. 6. THE JOKESMITH Submitted by Carolyn Braddie.

4142. Insincere Religion

Matthew 22:34-40

Sermon

King Duncan

... and the way he spoke--for he spoke with authority. "The crowds were amazed at his teaching," according to Matthew 7:28. "Enormous crowds followed him wherever he went," says Matthew 4:25 (LB). "The great crowd enjoyed listening to him," says Mark 12:37 (NASB). No wonder the religious authorities were threatened by Jesus. He was stealing not only their thunder but their congregations as well. Thus, as soon as word got out about the success of his ministry, Jesus confronted opposition. In our lesson ...

4143. Standing Tall

Mark 10:46-52

Sermon

King Duncan

... was near, Bartimaeus called out to him and when Jesus sounded his name, Bartimaeus jumped to his feet and rushed to the Master. 1. Jim Stovall, YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE BLIND TO SEE (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1996), pp. 213-214. 2. David L. McKenna, THE COMMUNICATOR'S COMMENTARY: MARK (Waco, TX: Word, 1982), p. 221. 3. Charles R. Swindoll, GROWING STRONG IN THE SEASONS OF LIFE (Portland, OR.: Multnomah Press, 1983), p. 59.

4144. That's What Friends Are For

Mark 7:31-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... , but Stevie argued until Tiger finally relented and said, "So, when do you want to play?" Stevie laughed and replied, "I'll play on any night you choose." (1) We know that there are many people with handicapping conditions like Stevie Wonder, who make their mark in the world. Their determination to succeed serves to inspire us all. Our story today is about a man who had a handicapping condition. Jesus and his disciples were in the region of the Decapolis. Some people brought a man who could not hear and ...

4145. Free at Last

Matthew 11:25-30

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: You will need large rubber bands – enough for each child to have one. Also a small treat (toy or piece of candy or book mark) for each child. Lesson: Pair the children up and then put a rubber band around one child's right hand and his/her partners' left hand, "tying" them together. Lay the treats (2 for each pair) that you have on the floor in front of each pair of children. Say: ...

4146. A Powerful Testimony

Mark 8:27-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... , he's the means of being all God means for us to be. 1. The Funnies Home Page: http://wwwacn.cornell-iowa.edu/~bmcguire/fun/fun.htm 2. "Celebrity Quarterback Puts God First," RELIGION TODAY Jan. 28, 2000. 3. William Barclay, THE GOSPEL OF MARK (Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1975). 4. Illusaurus 5. T. Darley Allen, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, January 28, 1930 (Dale Galusha ). 6. Mike Minor. Mminor1702@aol.com. Comments/Feedback are welcome. Sermon_Fodder-owner@onelist.com.

4147. Why The British Coast Guard Doesn't Like Eric, But God Does

Luke 15:1-7

Sermon

King Duncan

... story so many times, we take it for granted. But think about his audience for a moment. Jesus was telling this parable to the "sinners" and tax collectors. It is interesting that in at least one translation of the Bible the word "sinners" is put in quotation marks. That's because Jesus doesn't look at them as sinners. Luke, the writer of this book of the Bible, obviously doesn't look at them as sinners either. The "sinners" and the tax collectors were outcasts in their society. They felt the sneers and the ...

4148. Come Home To God

Joel 2:1-11

Sermon

Angela Akers

... don't matter. Try to pretend that they aren't ugly, vile, shocking, and painful. And then, let your heart be broken by a love so great that it would rather die than to lose you. At the end of the service, I will use these ashes to place the mark of the cross on your forehead. If you are not ready to earnestly repent of your sins and live a new life, then this will be nothing more than a dirty smudge. You would be smart to wipe it off before you leave the service. But if you are ready ...

4149. The Young And The Restless

Genesis 12:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... cash register. Same old ladies." We understand their predicament, and so--for inspiration--we turn back a few thousand years to the story of a man named Abram--or Abraham as he would later be known. Abraham was a man in his seventies when God spoke to him. Now that marks him as being rather old in today's world. But consider this: He died when he was 175. (Gen. 25:7) So, in a relative sense, we could say that even in his seventies he was still among the young and the restless. Abraham was living in a very ...

4150. The Servant-king

John 13:1-17

Sermon

Angela Akers

... as class-conscious as British society is, this was an extraordinary act. We may laugh, but it is no easier to ignore status in American society. The hunger for status springs from our own insecurities. Many of us carry around a deep wound, a huge question mark where a healthy self-image should be. According to Lawrence O. Richards only someone who is secure in his/her identity can humble himself and become a servant to others. John, chapter 13 verse 3, mentions that Jesus had come from the Father and knew ...

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