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4676. Singing at the Table

Joel 2:21-29

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... return, and experience God's abounding, steadfast love. Every time we come to this table of broken bread and shared cup, it is a time of "return." Out of the confusion of our lives, out of the stress and pressures of our daily work, out of the concerns about our lives, our families, our world...listen. Hear the still, small voice calling us back: "Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love." 2. Return to God…and in the end…be glad. That ...

4677. Breakfast on the Beach

John 21:1-14

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... the patron saint of the group. Men in the café would say, "Ol' Frank'll never go to church." Craddock says when he met him, Frank gave him his standard line: "I work hard, I take care of my family, and I mind my own business. Far as I am concerned, everything else is fluff." That's why everyone in the café as well as in church was bumfuzzled when Frank presented himself for baptism one Sunday. There were lots of rumors at the café and in the town about why he did it. Seventy-seven years old, and he had ...

4678. In the Upper Room

John 17

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... may believe. Today is our annual "One Great Hour of Sharing" in support of the United Methodist Committee on Relief. But the fact is, "One Great Hour" is shared across the Protestant denominations and models our participation with many other Christian bodies in shared concern for God's world. One great hour of sharing. One in compassion and caring. One in Christ. So that the world might believe. John Indermark says: Things can get dicey out there in the world…dangers do abound. But our trust in Jesus ...

4679. The Magna Carta of the Human Soul

Romans 12:9-21

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... know “something” about you (I tend to get a lot of stuff about pets, books, linens, and somebody really wants me to go on a Cancun vacation!). But spam is without any personal connection. It is generated without authenticity: without concern, without interest, without caring for any individual person. Authentic love, genuine love, cannot possibly separate itself from the singular. Indeed, a Christian community is defined by the practice of authentic love. Christ's gift of authentic love is the Magna ...

4680. Romans 13:8-14

Romans 13:8-14

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... one anything, except to love one another.” The fiscal accountability the apostle advocated in 13:7, “pay to all what is due them,” is transformed into an ethical mandate for everyone. “All” we owe is to “love one another.” Paul’s concern here has no fiscal footing. The question of personal financial indebtedness is not at issue. Rather, this simple statement plunges all people of faith into eternal indebtedness. To “love one another” is a “debt” that is never “paid off.” Origen ...

4681. Thanksgiving and Thanksliving

1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... own. People become one in community. OldFirstChurch that used to be that grouchy and stalemated organism becomes a unique creation. The old has gone and the new has come! It is much less interested in projecting a proper image and far more concerned about something (someone) else. The wholeness and holiness comes not so much in radical changing of structures as it does in experiencing the vitality of openly expressing thanksgiving born of thankful hearts and minds. While I believe deeply in the spiritual ...

4682. Taking the Long View

2 Peter 3:8-15a

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... of a baby, born of a woman. "Behold, I stand at the door and knock" is not an empty phrase that depicts a human god, devoid of any real power. It is a cardinal illustration of someone whose vast powers tell us there is providential care and concern, coming to us in a form we can understand. 4. Our God knows us thoroughly and totally, but respects our free will. We are to "strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish." Striving means it is definitely — to some extent — our doing. Our ...

4683. Deep Calling to Deep

Ephesians 1:3-14

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... get. Even those who are fairly regular in worship attendance can embarrass themselves. Naming the gospels and the golden rule may be about as far as it gets. I am not trying to be unkind. Certainly my purpose is not to be judgmental. My great concern is how can such persons defend our precious faith. It becomes "oh you know" kind of thing. We all have wide and deep gaps in our knowledge of spiritual matters. We can rightfully excuse ourselves upon occasion. However, to drift along in some dreadful bliss ...

4684. Getting It Straight

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... until death do they part? We might suggest for them to begin as new teenagers to promise to be chaste until they are married. Would the great bulk of those in our churches consider this a doable way of maturing? Those that I know would be serious and concerned but they would not go that far. Our Catholic friends can be of help here. They have a long-standing teaching of chastity and virginity. It has been there since the very early centuries and in a way is underlined by speaking of Jesus' mother as the ...

4685. Being Single-minded

1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... . To live differently from this is to invite spiritual complications that only tend to muddle and postpone what (who) is intended for us. The interreligious nature of today's world must be confronted and hopefully reconciled in ways helpful for all concerned. Arguments are seldom useful, especially if they are heated arguments before numbers of people. Our call is one to dialogue as peacefully as we can — in particular — among Jews and Muslims. Respect is always necessary. After all, aren't they also ...

4686. Plea for Discipline

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... discipline for the cause of Christ. Punishing our bodies for the cause of him who is the way, the truth, and the life is a noble effort. It is not sadomasochism! In reading the lives of the saints we discover fairly quickly this was a concern in their midst. What some of them underwent to be more completely servants of their Lord is a challenge to us. They understood their bodies were temples and to be treated with care and honor. Such treatment in their minds and hearts involved developing and maintaining ...

4687. Making Disciples

2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... provide a surface approach in our evangelistic efforts. Our lack of fruit produces a dampening expression. Praise God, there is nothing quite like others showing the world Christ has come in their lives and we are, at least, somewhat responsible! Our concern over making our mark for the furtherance of the gospel slips into oblivion. The smallest and most colorless fruit that is genuine, changes a dreary day into something beautiful. Focus: It is imperative to understand the proof is in the pudding. Body ...

4688. Proclaiming Jesus Christ

2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... else? The normal attitude is to insist that if we are going to do the hard work and suffering, then we are going to get the credit. After all, isn't that the only really fair way to handle one's life? Well, it does certainly sound equitable for all concerned, that is, until we seriously come to terms with our Savior and Lord. He wants all of us - today, tomorrow, and forever! He calls us to come and die to ourselves that the Lord may be fully proclaimed through our lives. It is asking a lot and only a ...

4689. Birthpangs of the New Age

Romans 8:22-23

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... else? The normal attitude is to insist that if we are going to do the hard work and suffering, then we are going to get the credit. After all, isn't that the only really fair way to handle one's life? Well, it does certainly sound equitable for all concerned, that is, until we seriously come to terms with our Savior and Lord. He wants all of us — today, tomorrow, and forever! He calls us to come and die to ourselves that the Lord may be fully proclaimed through our lives. It is asking a lot and only a ...

4690. Are You a Taker or a Giver?

2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... Depression. Consequently, Paul and Titus set out to collect money to help the famished, poverty-stricken Judeans. And guess where they go for help? They go to another area of the world which at that time, as far as Christians were concerned, was also poverty-stricken. They went to Macedonia, home territory of Alexander the Great. They went to the churches in Berea, Thessalonica, and Philippi — to Philippi, named after Alexander's father, Philip; to Philippi, a great retirement center for Roman nobility ...

4691. Let God Do the Rest

Ephesians 3:14-21

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... me, Lord, for I am a sinful man" (Luke 5:1-11). But as with Isaiah, Jesus counters Peter's protest: "Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching people." The story of the boy and the biblical examples clearly tell us that God is not concerned with the size or significance of our gifts, nor of our perception of personal worthiness; God is only interested in us doing our part and allowing God to do the rest. The polar opposite of those who feel unworthy are people who want to do it all; they cannot ...

4692. Jesus Is the Recipe for Eternal Life

Ephesians 4:25-5:2

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... the people with a more specific path or recipe for being God's people. The Law, decalogue, or Ten Commandments, as it is variously called, provides a list of rules for following the Lord. As we know, some of these commandments are concerned with our relationship with God and others of our relationships with one another. Some of these rules are proscriptions of behavior and others are prescriptions for life. Through the decalogue, God made the path to eternal life much more specific. The Hebrew Scriptures ...

4693. Strength through Diversity

James 2:1-17

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... flower." Although he might be late for his meeting, the man turned about and found the homeless flower salesman. "I apologize, my good man," said the businessman. "Your flowers are fairly priced and you have a good business. Please excuse my earlier lack of concern for your livelihood." The businessman then chose a flower and hurried off to his meeting. One month later the same businessman was eating lunch with some clients in one of the city's finest restaurants. Unexpectedly one of the waiters came to him ...

4694. God’s Wisdom or the World?

James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... be exalted" (Luke 18:14). Humility comes from God; arrogance comes from the world. The parable of the man with a super abundance of wealth (Luke 12:13-21) is another example of making the choice between God and the world. All the man seems to be concerned about is where to store his great wealth; he seems totally oblivious to the source of his prosperity. Thus, his life will be taken. Jesus concludes, "So it is with those who store up treasure for themselves but are not rich toward God." In the story of ...

4695. Prayer: A Way of Life

James 5:13-20

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... throughout the region, but over the last generation the monks had died one by one and there were no new vocations to replace them. Besides this, the monks did not seem to be as friendly to each other. Something just wasn't right. The Father Abbot was quite concerned about the future of his monastery, now consisting of himself and three brothers and, thus, he sought counsel from the local rabbi who was known to be a great sage. The abbot went to the rabbi and asked him if he had any advice on what to do ...

4696. In Solidarity with Jesus

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-18

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... both his arms were restored. He was dressed in the most glorious white clothes I had ever seen. Yes, he was the ragman of our town; he was the Christ. Walter Wangerin, Jr.'s powerful tale of the ragman1 demonstrates how one took on the cares and concerns of those he encountered; he took on their pain. In every way he became one with the people. His ability to be in solidarity with others brought him several trials, but in the end he received the exaltation that is the reward for those who love God. Today ...

4697. Like a Child

Hebrews 4:1—5:10

Sermon

Lee Ann Dunlap

... the presence of someone with power over us, but for little children this is not so. If you've ever chased a naked two-year-old around the room (or the front yard!) with a diaper in hand, you know it's the truth. Little children have no concern about who sees their private parts, and a few downright enjoy the exhibition! But before long, we learn to cover up — not just our bodies, but also our emotions, and our hopes and dreams — and, more than that, our flaws and failures and misdeeds. Like Adam in the ...

4698. The Unshakable Foundation

Hebrews 7:23-28

Sermon

Lee Ann Dunlap

... law to the assembled people. Early on, it was the priest who was called upon to seek out God's guidance when crucial decisions had to be made. (Later, of course, the prophets assumed this function.) All these responsibilities of mediating human concerns with the divine presence were most completely embodied in the office of the high priest. His clothing and sacred equipment were distinct from the others. Appointed for life, he alone had authority to enter the holy of holies once each year, offering animal ...

4699. Practicing God’s Presence

Hebrews 10:11-25

Sermon

Lee Ann Dunlap

... opened the door. He cleared the path to heaven's bliss through his own life's blood. Anything more is unnecessary and in fact denies his victory. Therefore, my friends, we have confidence to enter the sanctuary by the blood of Jesus. We need no longer concern ourselves with manipulating God's favor with right doctrine or right sacrifices or even right behavior. God's favor is already ours through Jesus Christ! We don't have to clean up our act to encounter God; we have been cleansed by Jesus. All the ...

4700. Romans 14:1-12

Romans 14:1--15:13

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... of vv.2-3, it seems safe to surmise that Paul identifies the “weak” with those whose fixation on this ritual cleanness led them only to eat vegetables. The “strong,” on the other hand, appear to be identified as those whose faith is not concerned with the standards of meat preparation. Paul’s theological point here has nothing to do with the relative “strength” or “weakness” of faith. Rather, his focus is on who has the right to pass judgment upon another. Disciples are not called to judge ...

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4676. Singing at the Table

Joel 2:21-29

Sermon

John E. Harnish

4677. Breakfast on the Beach

John 21:1-14

Sermon

John E. Harnish

4678. In the Upper Room

John 17

Sermon

John E. Harnish

4679. The Magna Carta of the Human Soul

Romans 12:9-21

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

4680. Romans 13:8-14

Romans 13:8-14

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

4681. Thanksgiving and Thanksliving

1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

4682. Taking the Long View

2 Peter 3:8-15a

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

4683. Deep Calling to Deep

Ephesians 1:3-14

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

4684. Getting It Straight

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

4685. Being Single-minded

1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

4686. Plea for Discipline

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

4687. Making Disciples

2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

4688. Proclaiming Jesus Christ

2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

4689. Birthpangs of the New Age

Romans 8:22-23

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... else? The normal attitude is to insist that if we are going to do the hard work and suffering, then we are going to get the credit. After all, isn't that the only really fair way to handle one's life? Well, it does certainly sound equitable for all concerned, that is, until we seriously come to terms with our Savior and Lord. He wants all of us — today, tomorrow, and forever! He calls us to come and die to ourselves that the Lord may be fully proclaimed through our lives. It is asking a lot and only a ...

4690. Are You a Taker or a Giver?

2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

4691. Let God Do the Rest

Ephesians 3:14-21

Sermon

Richard Gribble

4692. Jesus Is the Recipe for Eternal Life

Ephesians 4:25-5:2

Sermon

Richard Gribble