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4351. Jesus Destroys the Power of Sin

Mark 2:1-12

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... ‑‑ into the black places in the hearts of men ‑‑ and change some things in some people. Perhaps others may see and do likewise. This is what I am about. This is the meaning of my life." And then he took his small mirror and, holding it carefully, caught the bright rays of daylight streaming through the window and reflected them onto my face and onto my hands folded on the desk.” This week I charge you with the challenge of carrying around with you in the wallet of your mind a small round mirror ...

4352. The Olive Grove

Mark 14:32-50

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: None Have you ever visited an apple orchard or an orange grove? This is where our fruit is grown on trees and cared for by a tree farmer. He takes care of the trees, plants new ones when the old ones die and picks the fruit to send to the markets. Not all of the fruit that grows on trees is used for eating. How many of you have ever eaten an olive? Did you know that olives grow on trees ...

4353. The Law of Unintended Consequences

Matthew 5:13-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... served their time can’t do such things as vote, “operate a racetrack, cut hair, sit on a jury, provide hospice care . . . deal in livestock, broker real estate and obtain a license to repair air conditioning systems.” The American Bar Association did ... 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 ...

4354. Scrubbing Our Social Media Accounts

Romans 5:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... life, every random thought and emotion and insensitive joke and embarrassing picture, can wind up online. And it’s nearly impossible to take this stuff back, unless you hire a company like BrandYourself to delete most of it. So be careful. But even if you, personally, are careful, your friends and family can post all kinds of embarrassing things about you online, and you have little control over it. There’s even a term for parents who post too much information about their children online. It’s called ...

4355. Learning to Walk in the Dark

Matthew 26:14-16

Sermon

David & Marian Plant

... got organized and did shopping. Brought back water, food, and disposable diapers — lots of disposable diapers. We helped hold the babies while the mommies changed them. I must have looked like a granny, so I did a lot of holding of the babies while moms and dads took care of other things. “We help set up a camp for them there on the beach. We told them a man from the foreign office would come and talk with them. We knew him — a young man, kind and reassuring, always was the one who came. We explained ...

4356. The Call of the Wild Within

Genesis 12:10-20, Genesis 12:1-8, Luke 2:41-52

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... way, their way was forged by faith, and cut by courage. Think of the courage it took for Ruth to set out from Moab to Bethlehem, land of her husband’s family, to leave her people and culture behind to serve Israel’s God and to love and care for her mother in law Naomi. Think of the courage it took for young David to stand up unarmed to the Philistine nation and their warrior Goliath, despite their history of maiming and destroying all in their path, and their threat to tear Israel apart. Think of the ...

4357. The Sign of the Dove

Matthew 3:1-17 · John 1:1-34 · Mark 1:1-8 · Luke 3:1-38

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... bond to each other completely. When one of the pair is injured, the other will behave compassionately and devote itself to caring for the other. When one is killed or absent, the other will mourn deeply and soulfully. But more beautiful even ... , “Dance Me to the End of Love”: [you may choose to play the song from youtube] But let me first read you the words. Listen carefully: Dance me to your beauty with a burning violin Dance me through the panic 'til I'm gathered safely in Lift me like an olive branch ...

4358. By the Sea

Matthew 4:18-22, John 1:35-42, John 1:43-51

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... that the tribes of the northern kingdom were said to have been deported 700 years before. The prophet Ezekiel says: For thus says the Lord God, "Behold, I Myself will search for My sheep and seek them out. As a shepherd cares for his herd in the day when he is among his scattered sheep, so I will care for My sheep and will deliver them from all the places to which they were scattered on a cloudy and gloomy day. I will bring them out from the peoples and gather them from the countries and bring them to their ...

4359. A Man Under Authority / A Centurion's Faith, An Elder's Love

Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 7:1-10

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... of the Centurion in the gospels is his Optio. The scriptures does tell us, he is well esteemed by the Centurion. Naaman is also held in high esteem and honor by King Aram. The role of the Centurion is not only to “lead” his men, but most of all to care for his men. His position is to look out for the welfare of his troops. Centurions would go out of their way to help one of their men. They always lead from the front, and they take the responsibility upon themselves for those who were injured. It was a ...

4360. Soul Food

Luke 9:10-17, Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, John 6:1-15

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... The multiplication of the bread is a symbol also of God’s command to “be fruitful and multiply.” Similar to Jesus’ parable of the yeast or the mustard seed, the proliferation of the bread to all of God’s people shows the supernatural power of God to care for and save his downtrodden people. It is a sign that the creation story is being reversed. The kingdom is coming, and soon all will have plenty! Fish: The metaphor of fish is an interesting one as well. Fish are born of water from the depths of ...

4361. Praise God! Selah!

Luke 1:67-80, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:1-4

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... have undertaken to set down an orderly account of the events that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed on to us by those who from the beginning were eyewitnesses and servants of the word, I too decided, after investigating everything carefully from the very first, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the truth concerning the things about which you have been instructed. In the days of King Herod of Judea, there was a priest named Zechariah ...

4362. Trust in Me

Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... the impossible? Tell Elizabeth that. Tell Mary that. Tell Joseph that. Tell Zechariah that. Tell God’s people that! The impossible is made possible through trust in God’s promises and the promptings of the Spirit. I invite you now to trust, to entrust your spirit into the care of God’s Spirit, to let your mind go for a moment, and to feel the love of God surround you and call your name. We learn to trust by trusting, just like we learn to love by loving. We learn faith by practicing faith. Let’s all ...

4363. Little Ones

Luke 18:15-17, Matthew 19:13-15

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... sheep to come, but to no avail. Watch this: [Show the video: “Do Sheep Only Obey Their Master’s Voice?”] It’s funny, right? But it’s true. Sheep will follow their master wherever he or she takes them! That’s why you’ve got to be very careful when you are a shepherd. It’s a really important responsibility, because if you forget the sheep, or you leave them alone too long, or you lose one, or you take them into danger, you will put them all into harm’s way. Sheep are very social animals. And ...

4364. Redemption

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... does this mean?” Some, however, made fun of them and said, “They have had too much wine.” Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: “Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. These people are not drunk, as you suppose. It’s only nine in the morning! No, this is what was spoken by the prophet Joel: “‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters ...

4365. Secret Savior

Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:16-18

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... ” has touched the lives of many, not just touched, but graced. “Love one another,” says Jesus. “Feed My sheep.” “Care for them.” “Clothe them.” “Feed them.” “Love them.” Jesus doesn’t just want us to feel love, Jesus ... in a republic here in the US. But a monarchy is upheld by a covenant. The kingdom to which you belong has the power to protect you, care for you, and also to set down the “law of the land.” In return for the king’s protection and abundant gifts, you are to be ...

4366. Lady of the House / The Practice of Joy

Luke 10:38-42

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will ...

4367. The Sign of the Servant

Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... to be what you are told you "should" be. Come to me, all you who are tired of all of the "rules" made up by people trying to control other people. Come to me, all you who are fed up with systems and hierarchies and people who don’t really care about you. My way is easy. I will give you rest. Follow Me! What do you get when you cross a person weary of the world’s burdens with Jesus? A disciple of course! So . . . There you go! *The Jewish Virtual Library. Article by Shira Shoenberg Based on the Story ...

4368. The Balm of Gilead

Mark 8:1-13, Mark 8:14-21

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... a sign? Truly I tell you, no sign will be given to it.” Then he left them, got back into the boat and crossed to the other side. The disciples had forgotten to bring bread, except for one loaf they had with them in the boat. “Be careful,” Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod.” They discussed this with one another and said, “It is because we have no bread.” Aware of their discussion, Jesus asked them: “Why are you talking about having no bread? Do you ...

4369. Are You a Lemming or a Lassie?

Luke 12:13-21, Luke 12:22-34, Luke 12:35-48, Luke 12:49-53, Luke 12:54-59

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... 62: Those Who Set Their Hearts on God Will Be Rewarded Proverbs 23: The Deceptiveness of Wealth and Sin The Lord of Abundance Will Judge Those Who Have Turned Away and Bless Those Who are Loyal (Malachi 3) God’s Warning to Jerusalem Sister of Sodom Who Does Not Care for Its Poor (Ezekiel 16) The Warning of Material Corruption and the Bid to Save Many for God (James 5) Paul Calls Disciples to Live in the Spirit and Not of the Law (Galatians 5) The Bid to Focus on God and Not on Material Wealth (1 Timothy 6 ...

4370. It's Okay to Cry

Luke 13:31-35

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... she had worked for so many years and knowing the CEO was her old friend, she approached him, and tried to reason with him to put the money back. She warned that even if she didn’t say anything, someone would eventually find out. She told him, she cared about him, and didn’t want to see him fail. She pleaded. And she urged. The CEO treated her badly, denying what he’d done. The next day, Jillian got a “pink slip” on her desk. She was dismissed for mishandling funds. Jillian cried that day, not ...

4371. Surely, Surely

Luke 1:1-4, Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... have undertaken to draw up an account of the things that have been fulfilled among us, just as they were handed down to us by those who from the first were eyewitnesses and servants of the word. With this in mind, since I myself have carefully investigated everything from the beginning, I too decided to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus, so that you may know the certainty of the things you have been taught. Mary’s Encounter with Gabriel in Nazareth In the sixth month of Elizabeth ...

4372. Sim Lev!

Mark 13:1-31, Mark 13:32-37, Matthew 24:1-35, Matthew 24:36-51

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... us. We are to “take heed” not to be distracted by those who would lead us astray. Hold sway, Jesus tells us. Don’t lose faith. Look sharp. See Jesus as the Savior he is. The clues are all around you in beautiful reminders of His love and care. You just need to “pay attention.” Jesus tried his best to remind his disciples that they were not alone, would not be alone in the times to come. But by following him, they were guaranteed a different kind of life, an assured future, in which they would be ...

4373. Pilate's Ruse

Matthew 27:1-26 · Luke 22:66--23:25 · John 18:28-40; 19:1-16 · Mark 15:1-15

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... who had been influenced by the Jews, whom he hated more than anything, he would need to appear “just.” He would need to play “the game” of “discussing” Jesus’ fate. And he’d do away with the potential threat in the process. Did Pilate care if Jesus lived or died? Absolutely not. But he definitely would have leaned toward death no matter what, especially when the word “king” resounded in his head and when he was clued into the masses of people following Jesus. It wouldn’t have mattered ...

4374. Beautiful

John 20:19-23, Song of Songs 4:1-16

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... And when God dwells with you and you dwell with God, everyone around you will see how beautiful you are. Because when your heart sings with joy in the presence of God, you will reek with the sweetness of the Spirit’s breath, you will speak with the loving care of the Spirit’s voice, you will act with the beauty of the Spirit’s presence. And others will see that Jesus lives his resurrection life in and through you! Love God! And your heart will sing, just as David’s did, just as Solomon’s did, just ...

4375. The Catch

John 21:1-14, John 21:15-25, Acts 10:1-8, Acts 10:9-23a, Acts 10:23b-48

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... threw the baby’s bottle in there. Or maybe that’s where this church bulletin will go when you leave today. You carry with you at any given time, not only things of yours, but things of others as well –others for whom you bear a responsibility to care and carry. Does anyone also have business cards that others have given you? A gift perhaps that someone has given you? A menu from breakfast? A ticket from the theatre? You carry with you bits and pieces of many lives that yours has touched. In a sense ...

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