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426. John 20:19-31

John 20:19-31

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Leonard Sweet

... action which results in a present state (Barclay M. Newman and Eugene A. Nida, A Translator's Handbook on the Gospel of John [New York: United Bible Societies, 1980], 615). Thus, Jesus' declaration is of God's already accomplished forgiveness, a gift the Spirit-endowed disciples may offer now to others. That some will accept the good news of Christ's sacrifice and God's forgiveness, and some will reject it (and thus their sins will be "retained") is evident through Jesus' first pronouncement: "As the Father ...

427. Romans 8:1-11

Romans 8:1-11

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Leonard Sweet

... . However, as we will see, for Paul being in Christ involves more than mere membership - it is a reality that transforms human beings from the inside out. Part of that transformation involves a new ability to embody the law in one's life. The "law of the Spirit of life," introduced in verse 2, is a law internalized, written on the heart (cf. Jeremiah 31:31-34) and undefiled by the "law of sin and death" that had previously frustrated all who tried to fulfill it. The law, "weakened by the flesh" (v.3), had ...

428. Where Do We Grow from Here?

Ephesians 4:1-16

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... to get bigger - though the content therein might not change much. Our muscles are going to get stronger, though we might allow them to be flabby and weak as time goes on. Physically we are going to grow. It’s a natural process. But to grow in spirit, in mind, in heart, in attitude, in understanding, in wisdom – this demands decision. It doesn’t just happen; we make it happen. Langston Hughes wrote a poem about this in which he had a mother speak to her son. “Well, son, I’ll tell you: Life for ...

429. Pentecost ... Again!

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

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Steven E. Albertin

... church it is not money or power or prestige that defines us. No. It is Jesus Christ who is Lord. It is his promising presence among us and our trust in that promise that binds us together. Paul declares, "No one says 'Jesus is Lord' except by the Holy Spirit." We are all here by the grace of God. We are all beggars. We are all here on our knees, heads bowed, knowing that we don't deserve a thing, with our hands outstretched, trusting that God will mercifully bless us and forgive us. No one can claim greater ...

430. Living as Children of Light

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Understanding Series

Arthur G. Patzia

... enlightenment a mystical experience and viewed the ethical life with indifference and even disdain. To be light is to walk in the light (John 3:19, 20; 1 John 1:5–7; 2:8–11). The fruit of light is similar to the fruit of the Spirit mentioned in Galatians 5:22, although goodness is the only concept that occurs there. The items on this list are probably selected for their relevance to the theme of unity within the body of Christ. The virtues of goodness, righteousness, and truth are essential to healthy ...

431. The Lord Chooses a New King

1 Samuel 16:14-23, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... Understanding the Text In the previous chapters Saul lost his dynasty (13:13–14) and then his position as king (15:26–28). Chapter 16 is a turning point in the story: the process of Saul’s actual removal from kingship begins. God withdraws his Spirit and sends another spirit to torment Saul and undermine his kingship. Prior to this, the Lord announced that he would raise up “a man after his own heart” (13:14) to be the new king, one who is a “neighbor of Saul” and “better than” Saul (15:28 ...

432. She Waits

Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:50-53, Luke 24:36-49

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... back and welcome you into My presence, so that you also may be where I am.” John 14:2-3 “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in My name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have told you.” John 14: ... both Son of the King, and High Priest. He has no need of anyone to assist, as He and the Father are One. But the Holy Spirit is the living, breath of God, sent to help prepare the Church for glory. The wedding covenant is time for great joy. Our union with ...

433. God Powered Impact

Exodus 3:1-22

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Lori Wagner

... communion, in service, we signal God that we are ready and willing to be moved by that powerful force and source of God that can revive us and send us out to be change agents in the world. When we are moved and infused by the winds of the Spirit, our entire identity changes. And we become forces of nature in our communities and beyond. [Here you can talk about the history of your church if you wish, and the amazing impact that church has had in your community in the past.] But you are still not done. For ...

434. Mercy Me!

Romans 14:1--15:13, Luke 6:27-36, Luke 6:37-42, Luke 6:43-45

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Lori Wagner

... in love. Do not by your eating destroy someone for whom Christ died. Therefore do not let what you know is good be spoken of as evil. For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and receives human approval. Let us therefore make every effort to do what leads to peace and to mutual edification. Do not destroy the work of God for the sake of food. All food is clean, but ...

435. The Rebirth

John 3:1-21

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Ron Lavin

... and sanctifying work of God lasts into eternity. What is done by God lasts. What is done for God also lasts. What is done for God is called witnessing to the world. It's a job too big for us to handle. That is why we need the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit calls us to faith, enlightens us with his gifts, and sanctifies us. Part of that sanctification is sharing the faith. We receive more than we can imagine from the bounty of God's grace, and we are expected to pass it on to the whole world, which is much ...

436. Show Us The Father, and We Shall Be Satisfied

John 14:5-14

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Larry Powell

... anything directly to them; I only prayed." He was then informed, "Yes, and what is even more wonderful is they did not know a word you said, for none of them speak English, only Welsh." The Spirit blows where it wills. The promised Counselor is present as advisor, companion, and teacher. The Holy Spirit is the agent of peace, accomplishing its work despite our lack of confidence and limited understanding. "Show us the Father," you say. Christian friend, do not be like the man standing in the presence of the ...

437. The Infinite Becomes An Infant

Matthew 1:18-25

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John R. Brokhoff

... totally the work of God. Jesus is not a human product resulting from love or lust. God used a human to bring his Son to the world. 5. God was in Christ, says Paul. How did he get in Jesus? It was by the conception of the Holy Spirit. Who is the Holy Spirit? He is God, the third person of the Trinity. From the moment of his conception, Jesus was God's Son, truly divine, begotten of God, "very God of very God." Sermon Suggestions 1. God the Communicator. How can God meet humanity on its own terms? How can a ...

438. Let God Be God

John 3:1-21

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Dean Lueking

... of it, but you do not know whence it comes or whither it goes; so it is with every one who is born of the Spirit." Nicodemus said to him, "How can this be?" Jesus answered him, "Are you a teacher of Israel, and yet you do no! understand this? Truly, ... the living God? Look for him in the lives of his people. See him in the beauty of his creation. Catch the signs of his Spirit in the greater beauty of faith-filled people. I conclude as I began, with emphasis upon the wonder and greatness of God who does such ...

439. The Explosive Power Of Pentecost

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... going to have to loosen up and bounce a little bit, or people will think that you don't have the anointing of the Holy Spirit." Chou said that this really troubled him. He went to his room. He stood in front of the mirror. He tried to bounce. He tried ... looked and felt. He just couldn't do it! Finally a few nights later, when things were really going in the service and the Spirit of God was really moving, there was great happiness and joy in praising God. Chou said that sure enough he felt himself loosen up, ...

440. A Guiding Presence

Romans 8:1-17

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Maxie Dunnam

... the 8th chapter. I’m beginning with the first verse and reading through the 11th verses, and I’m reading from the Revised Standard Version. This is the word of the Lord, “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. Sending his own son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin he condemned sin in the flesh in ...

441. Body Building at Its Best

1 Corinthians 12:13-27, Ephesians 4:1-6

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James Merritt

... another. The unity that brings the members of the body together and binds them together is doctrinal and theological. In Eph. 4 the Apostle Paul gives us the basis of this unity. We are told in v.3 that we are to be "endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." In Eph. 4:4-6 we find the basis of this unity. The unity of the body of Christ rests upon seven pillars. There is one body. (v.4) This means there is one true church made up of all believers of all the ages ...

442. The Quiet Day of Pentecost

John 16:5-16, John 15:18--16:4

Sermon

George Reed

... of God, at least the background against which God speaks. It is in our silence that God is able to speak through the presence of the Spirit and teach us what we need to learn. It is in our stillness that we are able to hear what God has to say to us ... prayer life to quietly be open to God's presence. The other skill we need is to be able to recognize God's voice when the Spirit speaks to us. We do this by becoming familiar with it. This is where all of our Bible study and devotional reading comes into play. We ...

443. 1 Peter 3:18-22

1 Peter 3:18-22

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Leonard Sweet

... common interpretations of 1 Peter's declaration about Jesus' unusual preaching mission. Some understand 1 Peter to be describing an activity that took place during the interim period between Jesus' death and his resurrection. This preaching to imprisoned spirits, then, was the mission Jesus accomplished when he journeyed to the underworld before his third-day resurrection. Other scholars insist that this "spiritually alive" Christ is the resurrected Christ, and that the author means this visitation took ...

444. John 16:12-15

John 16:12-15

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Leonard Sweet

... ," taking the disciples "into the truth" or on a lifelong walk in the truth. It is in this walk, in this guided way, that believers come to true knowledge of God and finally walk in the clear light of truth. Like Jesus himself, the promised Spirit does not speak about himself. Instead, the Spirit will disclose to the disciples "whatever he hears." From Jesus' own example we know he spoke not of and for himself, but of what he heard and saw of God (cf. 3:32; 8:26, 28, 40; 14:10; 15:15). Against those who use ...

445. Afraid No More

Romans 8:1-17

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King Duncan

... what you are afraid of. Some people are afraid of loss of control. Others are afraid of failure. Some are haunted by the fear of being deserted. Everyone is afraid. What matters is how we deal with those fears. St. Paul writes, “For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear . . .” God’s desire is to relieve us of our fears. Now how is that done? We defeat fear when we acknowledge our fear and seek to confront it. We cure no fear by constantly avoiding it. Rachel Naomi Remen, M ...

446. Shaped By The Fire

Acts 2:1-21

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... Sunday, and I can't think of better day to bring a group of Confirmands into the Church, than Pentecost or Mother's Day. God sent Holy Spirit to empower people of God to do work of God in world. That means that none of us ever have to attempt to live the faith or ... to walk the walk or to do the work of God without someone there to mold us and guide us. That someone is the Holy Spirit. Let's look at the passage for this morning Acts 2:1-21: [1] When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in ...

447. Romans 8:12-25

Romans 8:1-17

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Leonard Sweet

... find themselves. The first verses of this week’s epistle reading is actually the concluding exhortation for Paul’s discussion in 8:1-11. Disciples of Jesus are no longer condemned by the old law, but are now living in “the law of the Spirit” (8:2). Paul uses his vocabulary to signal the importance of the conclusion he is about to make in verse 12, by declaring “ara oun,” and addressing his audience as his “brothers and sisters.” Paul’s assertion is that the old “debt” or “obligation ...

448. Praise and Prayer

Isaiah 63:7--64:12

Understanding Series

John Goldingay

... far the prophet’s comment is a commonplace one. Typically the parallel verb takes the statement to a new point. In rebelling they grieved Yahweh. Through the Poet, Yahweh had promised to call Ms Zion back into their marriage relationship when she was an abandoned wife, “grieved in spirit” (54:6; NIV “distressed in spirit”). Now the Preacher adds that it was not so difficult for Yahweh to empathize with Ms Zion in that experience because Yahweh knew what it was like to be grieved in “his holy ...

449. Pharisees Reject the Divine Origin of Jesus’ Power

Matthew 12:22-37, Matthew 12:38-45, Matthew 12:46-50

Teach the Text

Jeannine K. Brown

... paramount, these words are potent and surprising. The closest of loyalties, even family connections, are reordered based on covenantal loyalty to God (see also 10:34–39). Teaching the Text 1. Jesus brings God’s kingdom to this world by the power of the Holy Spirit. This passage clearly shows Jesus to be God’s agent in bringing God’s reign to bear in this world. A clash of cosmic powers is front and center in this passage. Although the Pharisees have accused Jesus of casting out a demon because he ...

450. The New-Covenant Blessings: Peace and Hope

Romans 5:1-11

Teach the Text

C. Marvin Pate

... . In 5:5–11 we meet with the third new-covenant blessing discussed in 5:1–11: love. The whole of the Trinity is involved in God’s love for the believer: the source of love is God the Father (v. 5a); the medium of love is the indwelling Holy Spirit (v. 5b); the proof of love is the death of Christ (vv. 6–11). Regarding the source of love, Paul’s Greek phrase is h? agap? tou theou (“the love of God”). Based on the flow of Paul’s thought in 5:5–11, it is undeniable that here the ...

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