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4301. Christ's Chosen People: Privilege

John 15:1-17

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... power. It shamed me that I had prayed so little. What an awesome responsibility to be a partner with Christ in prayer. There is a woman in this church who expresses her partner ship with Christ in prayer in a beautiful way. I discovered it quite by accident. Almost every Sunday morning she comes to this church before anyone arrives. She moves very, very slowly up the center aisle of this church and she imagines people who will in be sitting in these pews and she prays for them. She literally bathes ...

4302. That The World May Believe

John 17:20-26

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... by now the correct spelling of the word. But without hesitating, she replied that she had misspelled it. She walked from the stage. The entire audience stood and applauded, including fifty newspaper reporters, one of whom was heard to remark that Judge Lloyd had put quite a burden on an eleven-year-old. Rosalie rated a hand, and it must have been a heart-warming and proud moment for her parents. (quoted by Don Shelby, “ WHOSE IN CHARGE HERE?” September 16, 1984). But there was in that incident feelings ...

4303. Barriers to Grace

Exodus 6:28--7:7

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... which I was then responsible as the Editor of The Upper Room. I remember one of his poignant poems which he entitled “Enough.” It was a reflection upon a visit to the prison by his father. I saw my father today After six years He stayed for ten minutes Not quite knowing What to say Or how to take The glass between us. He left $50, asking if it were enough I told him, “It’s more than I make In two month’s work.” I didn’t tell him That it couldn’t buy six years, Or that it was ...

4304. What Is Man?

Psalm 8:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... the beasts of the field, the birds of the air, and the fish of the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!” That’s a different picture of humanity altogether. It is quite a positive picture. “You made him a little lower than the heavenly beings and crowned him with glory and honor.” I feel better already. However, there are some things we need to consider in these magnificent words. First of all, we’re not the center of the universe ...

4305. Exodus and Easter

Exodus 13:17--14:31

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... into a resistance group and through careful planning they broke out of Egyptian slavery. They moved as quickly as possible toward Canaan, driving every kind of vehicle available: jeeps, tanks, half-tracks, sixteen wheelers – everything. “But Pharaoh’s army refused to quit. They traced the Israelites with color radar, exploded missiles all around the escaped prisoners, shot at them from jet planes in the sky. When Moses and his people reached the Red Sea, all seemed lost. The raging water was before ...

4306. Being the Lord's Instrument

Exodus 17:1-7

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... board, nor my blanket my winding sheet. Guide my feet this day along the straight and narrow, and help me to put a bridle on my tongue. Bless this house, and everybody in it. Thank you in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen.’ And before she had quite arisen, she would call the names of all the children and issue the orders for the day.” II Then there is the second thing. To be the Lord’s instrument. We have to have a sense of our usefulness. Let me illustrate. Stradivarius is a premier name in ...

4307. Lessons from Rephidim - Being the Lord's Intercessor

Exodus 17:8-16

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... as I was ready to let go, I looked through the darkness and saw some body’s cap going up in the air. I said to myself, “somebody who cares enough about old John to stay out on a night like this, I guess I’m not going to quit yet.” Just then the winds seemed to ease up, and I got a fresh hold, and well here I am. (Story by Clarence J. Forsberg, “The Story of the Iron Gate”, Missouri United Methodist Church, Columbia, Missouri, February 3, 1905) That’s the picture. Join that picture with Aaron ...

4308. The Ark of the Covenant

Exodus 25:10-22

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... us about God’s prevenient presence. - When the people set out from their tents to pass over Jordan, following Joshua’s leadership, the priests were ahead of them bearing the ark of the covenant. Then comes one of the most beautiful stories in the scripture, not quite as dramatic, but almost as dramatic as the crossing of the Red Sea. When the priests who bore the ark came to the Jordan, the Jordan was overflowing its bank, but do you know what happened? The priests didn’t stop - what a dramatic sight ...

4309. When Being Christian Has Worn You Down (Compassion Fatigue)

1 John 4:7-21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... grades in flying, and was very poor in running. Since he was slow in running, he had to drop swimming and stay after school to practice running. This caused his web feet to be badly worn, so that he was only average in swimming. But average was quite acceptable, so no body worried about that - except the duck. The rabbit started at the top of his class in running, but developed a nervous twitch in his leg muscles because of so much make-up work in swimming. The squirrel was excellent in climbing, but he ...

4310. Opening and Closing Doors

Matthew 6:25-34

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... what thoughts and attitudes to cultivate, what pitfalls to avoid in seeking mental health. I attended every symposium it would be possible to attend, and I took notes on the wise words of my teachers and colleagues who were leaders in their field. “Then, quite by accident, I discovered that such a work had already been completed. If you were to take the sum total of all the articles ever written by the most qualified psychologists and psychiatrists on the subject of mental health - if you were to combine ...

4311. When a Person Is Called

Galatians 1:1-10

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... , and as a result of that, we can be confident that the power of Christ is at work within us. With that in mind, let us pursue our theme: “When a Person Is Called.” I First, claimed by Christ. That was the unshakable conviction of Paul. He could never quit talking about it. He says it in two different ways in the first five verses. Listen to him. Verse 1: “Paul an apostle - not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ.” Now he turns the coin over; verses 3 and 4: “Grace to you and peace ...

4312. The Geography of the Christian Experience

Galatians 1:11-24

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... That means there are plenty of others out there to whom we must share the good news. Does Christ mean enough to you that you want to share him with others? Has he made enough difference in your life that others notice it? There’s nothing quite like the joy of sharing in another person’s making a commitment to Christ – some of us know that feeling in relations to our children – another’s salvation can experience that not just with our children alone, but with others. We have to be intentional about ...

4313. For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

Galatians 5:1-15

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... be responsible. How often have we seen people throw off the bonds of legalism and rigid moralism, and then excuse their irresponsible behavior with such words as “I’m only human.” It’s one thing to acknowledge that we are weak sinners; it’s quite another to do so with a shrug of the shoulders and a nonchalant attitude that makes us content with lesser values and a below par performance. Many of us here have rightly thrown off a depressing legalistic approach to Christianity. The Christian life is ...

4314. Room When in Distress

Psalm 4:1-8

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... life had become unmanageable. Only God could restore me to sanity. These simple sentences made sense at last. I was given the second and first steps in that order. The resistance of the apostles who were constant companions of Jesus reassured me. Trust. Faith. I quit begging and asked, as God instructed. Now I ask for guidance throughout the day and night — not just for my son or for me or for my family but for everyone whose “path intersects mine.” I am grateful. Shame has been replaced by acceptance ...

4315. When You Want to Run Away

Psalm 11:1-7

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... to put up with all the emotional pressure and garbage that comes, sometimes, with making a living... You know what I’m talking about all those problems and pressures and people who make you want to run away, to drop out, to escape, to call it quits. In its extreme, it drives persons to literally drop out and seek an alternative lifestyle, others to leave their families and run, and most extremely, it drives persons to suicide. Our Psalm today speaks to this problem, which is common to all. The degree of ...

4316. The Beginning of the Story

Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... kindness is meant to lead you to repentance?” What can we do when He keeps on seeking us, keeps on loving, and offering to forgive - keeps on knocking at the door of our hearts? “Sometimes, my friends, this is all we have to go on - that God hasn’t quit on us yet - that He hasn’t turned off the lights, rolled up the stage, closed down the play, and brought the actors to judgment. For reasons known to his great heart alone, He keeps expecting us to become what He meant us to be.” There is a moving ...

4317. Jesus' Baptism: Affirmed by God

Mark 1:9-13

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... - and obey the call of God. Certainly Jesus was the Son of God. He was the Messiah. But He was also human, and human beings make decisions and commitments which determine their destinies. According to tradition, Joseph died when Jesus was quite young. Jesus worked in his carpenter’s shop until the youngest children in the family were able to assume responsibility for themselves. Parenthetically, that says something about the value that God places on family life. It also says something about the integrity ...

4318. Led by the Spirit, Tempted by the Devil

Mark 1:9-13

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... the temptation. Our intentions are so righteous, our aim so high, our ultimate desire so holy so we can cut the corner here, shave back at this point. When someone is being slandered, one malicious like are being told. Give in a little, stay quite. The operational dynamic is compromise. We settle for the temporary – convincing ourselves that the end justifies the moment. Do I have to convince you that Jesus’ story is our story? Temptation to satisfy the immediate, to do what is expedient, to settle for ...

4319. Emmanuel - God with Us

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... had made such a difference. It was a simple realization that came to him that night after the teacher had left. He said with tears in his eyes, “They wouldn’t send a teacher to work on nouns and verbs with a dying boy, would they?” (Norman Neaves, “Quit Searching for God and Let God Find You!”) I wonder how many of us here tonight are in that very same boat. It’s easy to slink into that position of despair, thinking that we don’t count, thinking that maybe we’re not all that significant ...

4320. Fish or Cut Bait

Mark 1:14-20

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... is a Socialist. If he believes in capitalism, he is a Capitalist. And if he believes in capitalism, he is a Capitalist. And if he believes in Christianity, he is a Christian.” “No,” said Dr Orr, “that’s not necessarily so.” The woman was quite puzzled. “I don’t understand.” Dr. Orr looked down and noticed that the woman was wearing an engagement ring. “Let me ask you something,” he said, “Do you believe in marriage?” “Believe in marriage? Well, yes, of course I do. In fact, I’m ...

4321. Peter, Our Folk Hero

Mark 14:27-31

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... focus there. Let me tell you where I feel our denial is most blatant. We deny Jesus by settling for less than his best for us, and by closing Him out of our lives and our future plans. We live on the edge of the Kingdom, as it were, never quite willing to get into the center of the Kingdom, and live by Kingdom rules. I can’t help but think of our building plans here, and our Capital Stewardship Program. During the next couple of weeks, two to three hundred people are going to be visiting in as many homes ...

4322. Sons of God

Galatians 3:26--4:7

Sermon

King Duncan

... know what’s wrong with your car. Probably one of those doo-hickey thingies. You know, that makes it run or something. Just have it towed to a mechanic and pay whatever he asks. 3. No son of mine is going to live under this roof without an earring. Now, quit your belly aching and let’s go to the mall. 2. What do you want to go and get a job for? I make plenty of money for you to spend. 1. Father’s Day? Ah, don’t worry about that. It’s no big deal! (1) Well, Father’s ...

4323. When It's Time to Wait

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... . You are six feet tall, you are fifty years old, and you are the pastor. You are paid to go to church." I suppose all of us have gotten up a few times in our life and said, “I'm just not going back to life tomorrow. It is not quite worth it. I'm tired of the same old thing over and over again." It is one thing to be a part of a community on its high and holy days. It is another thing to be in the routines and the daily struggles. When you read the struggles of ...

4324. We Hold These Truths To Be Essential

1 Peter 3:8-16

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... man passing by is asked, “Who, according to the Bible, was swallowed by a whale?" The man thinks for a moment and says, “Pinocchio." The best seller is not always the best read book of the world. Of course, we can know what it says, but never quite understand what it means. The Bible must be interpreted, as well as read. I know, some affirm, “The Bible says it, I believe it, and that settles it." But, let us not be fooled. Even those who take the Bible most literally are selective in their literalism ...

4325. Making Wise Investments

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... or you lose it." I took twenty-eight hours of Greek in college when I was twenty years of age. I was a grading student for my Greek professor. At age twenty, I knew Greek. At 56 years of age, I know very little Greek. Do you know why? I quit using it. “You use it or you lose it." It's a principle of life. It was reported that famed cellist Pablo Casals, at age 95, would practice up to six hours a day. One day his friend said to him, “My goodness, at age 95 why are you practicing ...

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