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401. My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Psalm 22:1-31

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... once the actual deliverance had come. (This could well be the reason the Hb. verb, ʿanîtānî, “you have heard,” as noted in the NIV margin, is in the perfect. On the other hand, this verb could be explained as a “precative perfect.” See I. W. Provan, “Past, Present and Future in Lamentations iii 52–66: The Case for a Precative Perfect Re-examined,” VT 41 [1991], pp. 164–75.) Each of these theories is possible, but they cannot be proven. It would be best to seek any comparable psalms to ...

402. The Maker of Heaven and Earth Praised and Invoked to Bless Israel

Psalm 115:1-18

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... . 9–11) received help and protection. 115:12–15 On the basis of the witness of Israel’s history, verse 12a announces on behalf of the present congregation (here speaking in first person, us) that they now stand at a turning point: “Yahweh has remembered (Hb. perfect) us and will bless (Hb. imperfect).” At key moments in their history, especially during a period of distress, Yahweh had “remembered” his people (Exod. 2:24; Pss. 9:12; 98:3; 105:8, 42; 106:45; 111:5; 136:23; also 74:2; 106:4). The ...

403. Boasting

2 Corinthians 11:16-33, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... , and sustains him in the process (cf. Gal. 1:15; 2:9; 1 Cor. 3:10; 15:10; Rom. 1:5; 12:3; 15:15). The risen Lord goes on to state the reason his grace is sufficient for Paul in his physical distress: Christ’s power is made perfect in Paul’s weakness. The contrast of terms is striking. Ultimately, the quality and character of the revelatory mediator is inconsequential, a lesson that is abundantly reinforced by the example of the OT prophets (cf., e.g., 1 Kgs. 18:4–18). Moses is the prime example of ...

404. Paul's Vision and His Thorn

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

405. Suffering for Doing Good

1 Peter 3:8-22

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... was a trumped-up charge by frustrated foes that secured his illegal execution (Acts 2:23). Yet God allowed him to die, the righteous one for the unrighteous many, for the divine purpose embraced the whole world (John 3:16). Christ died for sins, that is, as a perfect sin-offering for the sins of others; he himself was sinless (1:19; 2:22). In the OT, sin-offerings were made repeatedly. But Christ’s sacrifice of himself was of a different order. His death was once for all. He died only the once (Rom. 6:10 ...

406. Are You a Victim of Identity Theft?

1 John 3:1-3

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King Duncan

... forget their values. Some of them lose their sense of purpose. All of them lose their joy. Today is All Saints’ Day. We remember those people who have gone before us who sought in their own time to live as children of God. They were not perfect people--though they are made perfect now. Notice how St. Paul writes, “Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.” Saints ...

407. The Law of Unintended Consequences

Matthew 5:13-20

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King Duncan

... Lord. The first laws given by God were given in the Garden of Eden. In Genesis 2, God created a beautiful, orderly, fruitful world for Adam and Eve to enjoy. In Genesis 2:15, we read that God had one rule, one law to protect Adam and Eve in this perfect new world: “The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it. And the Lord God commanded the man, ‘You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; but you must not eat from the tree ...

408. The Sign of Jonah

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Lori Wagner

... acknowledgment that the power of Christ is a power not our own. --Image Exegesis by Lori Wagner Story Sermon: The Story Told This Way Kopi Luwak The following is a sermon by Len Sweet taken from his recent preaching text, Giving Blood. “My power is made perfect in weakness.” (according to Paul) Prop: Pass around a bowl of coffee beans, and have each person take one and hold it during the sermon I gave a sermon recently to a 12,000 member church gathering in Subaraya, Indonesia. Indonesia is known for a ...

409. The Thorn of Discontent

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

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Lori Wagner

... me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me. Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ’s sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I ...

A living body is not merely an integration of limbs and flesh but it is the abode of the soul which potentially has perfect perception, perfect knowledge, perfect power, and perfect bliss.

Mahavira

411. The Gospel We Preach

Matthew 25:14-30

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Albert G. Butzer III

... of the hymn attributed to him lift before us a gracious view of God that should guide and govern our beliefs, especially when we are tempted to forget them: Thou hast the true and perfect gentleness, No harshness hast thou and no bitterness: O grant to us the grace we find in thee, That we may dwell in perfect unity. (“I Greet Thee, My Sure Redeemer Art,” in The Presbyterian Hymnal [Louisville: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1990], Hymn 457) This is the kind of God we should believe in. This is the gospel ...

412. For The Love of God is Creative

1 Corinthians 2:6-12 · Psalm 8

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... then God conferred with the Angels about what else was needed. They were stumped and couldn't think of anything, it all looked perfect to them. But then God said, "Let us make humankind, in our image, according to our likeness; and let them have dominion over ... full revelation of God. 1 Timothy 3:16 reminds us that Jesus was God "manifested in the flesh". In Jesus Christ we see both the perfect Image of God and the highest and best that human beings can be. Jesus teaches us and models for us what it means to ...

413. The Call

Matthew 16:13-20, Mark 1:14-20, Matthew 5:13-16

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Will Willimon

... I am in a mall, say South Square, sometimes I hyperventilate, I can't breathe, I think that I might scream, I must dash out the mall after only a few minutes. I must be crazy. Why? Everyone else seems to think that the mall makes perfectly good sense. For hours upon hours they tread those concrete passageways, staring in the widows at the stuff, and feel fine. Must be something wrong with me. A few years ago, teaching in Germany, I asked a German professor's wife, ''What was your most memorable experience ...

414. Growing Into Our Scars

John 20:19-31

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Mary Austin

... on the tour …when we decide to show up for our real lives, instead of waiting until we have money, get braces, lose fifteen pounds, move into our dream house, and so on. Thomas was ready — he was ready to see the scarred Jesus, instead of the perfect one. And he invites us to jump into our own imperfect, broken, battered lives in the same way. Rachel Macy Stafford told a story about a teaching job and one of her own greatest teachers. He was, as she said “a 10-year-old boy born to a drug-addicted ...

415. Recush

Mark 10:17-31

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Thomas C. Willadsen

... good. I could not throw them away. They’re great to keep in the car, in case you need change for a toll or a parking meter. Who wants one, or two - or fifteen? They’re free to a good home. I can’t simply throw them out… they’re perfectly good! Oh, and they’re plastic, so they’re good for the next 10,000 years or so. “Tom,” you may be thinking, “you could recycle them!” Well, not exactly, the caps are made of a kind of plastic that is not currently recycled in this county. A man came ...

416. An Up-Close Nativity

Titus 2:11-14

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Heather Sugden

... up on a shelf, so that little hands could not get to it. But we could look at it, there up high in its spot. It was so perfect — and because of the way it was set aside and out of our reach, I knew that it had to be special, too. Each and every nativity ... hold memories of gifts from our childhood — even smells and the tastes of old family recipe that only a relative could make perfectly. We long for a Christmas when all people will come together, when all will not want for anything, and when peace will ...

417. Naaman Is My Name!

2 Kings 5:1-27

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Barbara Brokhoff

... named Naaman, who is so much like ourselves that we could easily say, "Naaman is also my name!" The Condition Naaman was a great man, a valiant soldier, commander of the Syrian army, highly regarded, "but he was a leper." Have you ever noticed how life could often be perfect, except for the "buts"? Naaman had leprosy. We don't know how he got it, but we do know that in his time it was symbolic of God's displeasure. We also know there was no cure for it. The rule was simple: "You have leprosy, you die!" In ...

418. Why Did Pastor Hypnotize Jenny?

Jeremiah 33:1-26

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Tony Everett

... with God, does not depend on our own action. Our right relationship with God does not depend on planning a wonderful Christmas program, preparing a magnificent meal, singing a super anthem, giving the "perfect" gift, or even on designing a prize-winning outdoor lighting system. Our relationship with God depends solely on the truly perfect gift of love that God has already given, God's only begotten son, Jesus Christ. We are well aware that our own efforts all too often end in discouragement. Expecting ...

419. Unexpected Joy; Undeserved Gift

Isaiah 9:1-7

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Tony Everett

... . And we are, also! A day doesn't pass when we don't hear stories of terrorism and violence, church burnings and drive-by shootings, theft and corruption, pain and sadness. Each Christmas season we strive desperately for the perfect party, the perfect family gathering, the perfect gift to drive away the dark times. And we come away empty. We discover again, sadly, that these efforts are meaningless and a striving after the wind (Ecclesiastes 2:11). Our own efforts to bring any light into our darkness ...

420. Mine Eyes Have Seen The Glory!

John 11:17-37

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Steven E. Albertin

... the Lord...." I ask them if anyone knows what a saint is. There is usually silence. So, I give them a definition. A saint is someone who is special. A saint is someone whom God has chosen. A saint is someone whom God has set aside. A saint is someone perfect, sinless. A saint is not just dead in the ground. A saint is in heaven. Then, I ask them the big question: Does anyone think he or she is a saint? The class is silent for a few moments until one or two courageous souls hesitantly raise their hands. Then ...

421. Miracle Five: Healing A Withered Hand

Mark 3:1-6

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Harold H. Lentz

... , yet the Jews said that by obeying all laws, and by that way alone, one is on the pathway to heaven. In such a case no one would get to heaven since no one is in perfect obedience; no one is perfect. But Christ came to fulfill the law. Being sinless himself, he assumed our sins and paid their penalty on the cross. Now those who link themselves to Christ by placing their faith in him have forgiveness in God's sight, and are heirs of heaven. SERMON MATERIAL Sunday Observance The ...

422. Seeing The Whole Person

John 4:1-26

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David Belgum

... great relief to be accepted nevertheless. How gratifying it is to such a one to be accepted for the many other aspects of personality, ability, capacity, and potential even though there are those couple defects or deficiencies. And we all need that since none of us, I believe, is perfect; and even for the perfect one, the very fact of having to be balanced precariously is a problem. Just this past year a cheerleader was so wonderful that she was in danger of being killed out of jealousy. It is harder for a ...

423. A Love Feast

John 13:1-17, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

... we consider the blood of the Son who died for our sins, we marvel that you considered us worthy of this great sacrifice. You are the source of all blessing and life. This cup is offered in memory of the blessing we have received through one life lived perfectly. May we be perfected by you as well as we do this in his memory. Amen. Benediction The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lift up his countenance upon you. And give you peace. Amen ...

424. Prayers for Epiphany

Bulletin Aid

Rolland R. Reece

... upon, and told we were lucky to draw our next breath? The great goodness your Son brought to us is far greater than 1000 moral codes. His love for us is so staggering that we can scarcely take it in. His hope for our achievement -- even unto perfection -- leaves us inspired with hope and joy. How can we thank you for the gift of your Son? Amen. Our Savior, you reveal yourself in the most surprising ways. For example, we stepped outside the other day and grumbled about the newly fallen snow and how slippery ...

425. Prayers for Pentecost

Bulletin Aid

Rolland R. Reece

... of being holy, for we have great difficulty thinking of ourselves as virtuous, morally pure, or sacred. Since the day of Adam and Eve we think of ourselves as being blemished, sullied, and marred. And those of our own day who claim the mantle of perfection or near-perfection leave us wondering how they can make such a bold declaration. We simply don't believe ourselves to be holy. Whatever this word may have meant in the first century, we find it to be a hindrance to the development of our faith today. Nor ...

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