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451. Second Nature through Spirit Nurture

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... if not always palatable to the world. Being a “prophet,” being a “righteous one,” being a “little one,” does not mean one must part the Red Sea or save the world from some Godzilla apocalypse. Embracing one’s God given “gift,” one’s “charism,” means adding your gift, your own special presence and perception of the Spirit into the world, into the PTA, into the supermarket, into the breakroom, into everywhere you go in your life. A “charism” is the Greek word for a spiritual ...

452. Peter Addresses the Crowd

Acts 2:14-41

Understanding Series

David J. Williams

... :22; 17:30; 20:21; 26:20)—and be baptized … in the name of Jesus Christ (v. 38). Baptism was the sign of repentance and (on God’s part) of the forgiveness of sins (cf. 5:31; 10:43; 13:38f.; 26:18; see disc. on 3:19) and the gift of his Spirit (see notes on 2:2ff. and disc. on 18:25 and 19:4 for the baptism of John, which only anticipated these things). The distinctions of number in the Greek verbs are significant in this connection. The call to repentance and baptism—the individual’s response to ...

453. Secret Savior

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

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Perhaps that’s why “Benny” leaves his signature on every one of those bills. Anonymous or not, the bill is a signed gift from him …to you. You didn’t just find a bill. You received a bill. With his or her deposits of secret ... 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 loyal only to the king, to honor and respect that king and have no other competing loyalties. If you are a knight in ...

454. Song of Promise

Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:39-45

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... more beautiful, until one day, she was heard by a musician, who took her under his wing, and made her a star. The family’s life changed. But with change comes many other new things….. And the question is….are we ready for the responsibility that comes with God’s gifts of grace? A song is like a wish, a prayer, a little drop of hope that cheers you when you’re down. It’s a dream that we lift up, one that keeps us going with lifted chin and set jaw. And as long as it stays a dream….we ...

455. Why Can’t I Have It All?

Genesis 3:1-24, Genesis 2:4-25

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... pet puppy for your birthday. There is a relational responsibility that goes along with having that puppy. You have to care for it, protect it, feed it, nourish it, love it, invest in it. The more you do that, the more loyal and loving that pet will be. Every gift comes with an invitation. If you take the “easy way out” and allow that pet to wander off into the woods where wild animals lurk, or into the highway where cars and trucks speed by, you can be sure that things won’t end too well for that pet ...

456. The Angel's Message

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... the Christmas story we see a young woman’s obedience to God, we see God’s love for the least and the lowest and, most important of all, we see God’s love for each of us as well as all the people on earth through the gift of Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. 1. From the Internet. Author unknown. 2. C. S. Lewis, Yours, Jack: Spiritual Direction from C. S. Lewis (New York: HarperCollins, 2008), 152. 3. Source: The Jubilee Story of the China Inland Mission, Marshall Broomhall. Cited at http://ministry127.com ...

457. Treasures from the Past

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Sermon

Mary Austin

... couldn’t just throw out these things my dad was giving me. I would put the new box in the trunk of my car and it would ride around with me for a while, reminding me of my dad. Eventually, I would figure out what to do with the gifts inside. There’s a lot of talk now about how people don’t want their parents’ treasures anymore. There’s a different feeling about possessions, and people live in small apartments or the family home longer. They don’t want or need fine china for twenty, or the antique ...

458. The Holy Spirit Doesn't Have A Copy Machine

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Illustration

Richard A. Jensen

... the Spirit, that is, became manifest in Maria's life. They prayed for Maria at the next meeting as well. And the next and the next and the next! But -- nothing! It seemed 29to Maria that the matter got focused on the gift of speaking in tongues. "Everyone ought to have this gift," the others told her as they prayed and prayed for her. "Speaking in tongues is a sign of increased holiness," they told Maria. The prayers did not seem to work, however. Maria Sanchez did not speak in tongues. She did not prophesy ...

459. The Expectant Parents--And An Unexpected Baby

Isaiah 11:1-16

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... peace of God. The peace of Rome was imposed upon everyone. But the peace of God was offered to everyone. God has sent us the gift of peace. That is the song of the angels -- "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom he is ... call upon thee today to hear our prayers and to accept the worship and praise we give to thee. We thank thee, Father, for the greatest gift, the gift of thy Son and our Savior King. May we open our hearts and lives to him, and may he find a place to live in us. ...

460. Going Through The Waters

Exodus 13:17--14:31

Sermon

... I made you stick with it." There he was congratulating himself on his own wisdom and foresight in deciding to learn typing, only to be reminded that it was not his idea at all. In fact, he had little to congratulate himself for. His typing skill is a gifted power. It was the power of someone else's care and direction that has provided him this useful and valuable skill.1 The same is true of our presence here in the church. We often congratulate ourselves for being here, but the truth is, someone else cared ...

461. Thanksgiving

Lk 17:11-19 · 1 Tim 2:1-4 · Phil 4:6-20 · 2 Cor 9:6-15 · Deut 8:1-18 · Ps 65

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... also reap sparingly and the one who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully" (v. 6). Sowing and reaping are proportional. The more you sow; the more you will reap. This principle applies not only to farming but to life itself. The more a person hoards the gift of life, the less life will reward her. It's a law built into the structure of things, that is equally valid for those who sow through the Spirit of God. Hold things lightly. The Corinthians were instructed to give freely and cheerfully (v. 7). In ...

462. Easter 6

John 15:18--16:4, Acts 10:23b-48, 1 John 5:1-12

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... of love as that shared between the Father and the Son. Our love is shown by keeping Christ's commandments; those who do so are not merely servants but friends. We are friends because Christ has revealed his heart to us through Christ (v. 15). Our salvation comes as a gift of God; it is not a simply a matter of our own choice (v. 16). Christ chose us to bear fruit that does not spoil. Psalm Of The Day Psalm 98 (C) -- "Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth" (v. 4). Psalm 33 (E) Psalm 97 (RC ...

463. Fresh Starts

Titus 3:5

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... response.] When you earn something it means that you worked for it. Your dad earns his paycheck. He worked hard to get what someone paid him. Now I have something else with me this morning that I am sure you all recognize. [Hold up some things that you received as gifts.] Can you tell me what this is? [Let them identify each object.] Do you think that I earned this? ]Wait for answers.] I could have earned it, but I didn't. I never worked the first minute for this. Do you know why? Someone gave it to me as a ...

464. The Blessed Hope of Everlasting Life

Philippians 3:1-11

Eulogy

James G. Cobb

... holds. We grow in grace, to learn that life is not always from our perspective, our viewpoint, but even when we wrongly interpret it, God has been there for us, all the while. The Father in heaven, for Jesus sake, renews and increases in us the gifts of the Holy Spirit, to our strengthening in faith, to our growth in grace to our patience in suffering. Suffering? Life is dotted with suffering until sometimes we think it's filled in the whole picture. It's unavoidable, No sidestepping the trouble. Not even ...

465. What Is God Like?

Isaiah 63:7--64:12

Sermon

Robert Beringer

... the people when both the northern and southern kingdoms were destroyed; and it is this same God who comes in Jesus Christ as the Divine Physician to heal and to restore our human lives that are soiled and broken by our sinful disobedience. Only a God who gave us the gift of life can restore us to life in all its eternal fullness. Only a God who has shared our brokenness and despair can so redeem us that we find wholeness and hope. Only a God of great mercy can cleanse us from our sin, and touch our lives in ...

466. The True Story of The Magi (Old Title: Just The Facts)

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

John Jamison

... he was even more excited than they were about this new king being born, and that he would certainly appreciate it if, when they found where the new king was, they would send him word so he could come and visit, or at least send the family some gifts for the baby shower. Herod was an interesting character. He was what we call a complicated individual. He could be compassionate. Back during the famine of 25 B.C., he had his own solid gold dinner plate melted down and the money given to the poor. More than ...

467. Rag Doll #37

Drama

Edward Long

... symbol of life after the dark grief and despair of that couple. They hit on the idea because as children both of them had wanted simple gifts they never got: Mrs. McKenzie, a flute to play at church; Mr. McKenzie, a wind-up train with cars and a circle of track. You don' ... took for the old man to come here ... but I hope you feel their love at this holy season. Be glad, Laura, be glad for this gift of love ... LAURA: I, I don't know what to say. I didn't know ... RAG DOLL #1: Of course you didn't know. But I ...

468. Pentecost

Jn 14:8-17, 25-27; 20:19-23 · Acts 2:1-21 · 1 Cor 3-7, 12-13 · Gen 11:1-9

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... , the birth of the church, and the beginning of the kerygma. In many churches Pentecost is the day for the reception of new members by baptism, confirmation, or transfer of membership. It is the hope that today's disciples will receive on this day a renewed and increased gift of the Holy Spirit. 1. Is there time for a full sermon? Pentecost may be one of those full Sundays when the time for the sermon is cut short in the interest of getting out within the hour. It may be the day for Confirmation. Or, it may ...

469. Pentecost 7

Matthew 18:21-35, Romans 14:1--15:13, Exodus 20:1-21, Psalm 19:1-14, Psalm 103:1-22, Genesis 50:15-21

Sermon Aid

... Joseph had no choice - nor do we. Joseph said, "Fear not, for am I in the place of God." God is the one who ultimately judges sinners and dispenses the punishment they deserve. Our business is to forgive, or we are in danger of losing his gift - forgiveness - through Jesus Christ. 4. Godly people are forgiving people. Exodus 20:1-20 - "Ten for the Kingdom." 1. God established a covenant at Sinai. Moses was his man, and God worked through him on Mt. Sinai. 2. God put "teeth" - commandments - in the covenant ...

470. Gold, The Color of Wealth and Riches

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

... ’t the coming of the Christ of Christmas the real wealth of the season, the riches of a new year that is just beginning? It is the love of God, Jesus Christ, our Lord! Those Wise Men were rich. They came bringing with them gifts, treasures fit for a king. The gifts represented much wealth. Yet, when the Magi saw this little baby, poor and humble, in the arms of his mother, a simple young maiden, they fell down and worshiped him. They recognized that in this child, the earth had been blessed in a special ...

471. Proper 22

Gn 2:4-25

Bulletin Aid

Paul A. Laughlin

... real source of our reconciliation with you and one another, but may be moved to lives of self-sacrifice by his example. In the name of Jesus, our brother, we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession God of compassion, we confess that we do not take to heart your gift to us in Christ or his sacrifice for us. Forgive us our ingratitude. Let us never forget the source of our salvation and sanctification, the sacrifice that was made on our behalf, or the brotherhood that we have in Christ that by grace makes us sons and ...

472. Total Commitment

Mark 9:42-50

Sermon

Richard Patt

... of our food. Ask anyone on a salt-free diet about that! But another culinary secret Jesus knows is that unused salt gradually grows stale. It loses its saltiness. And then all is lost. You might as well throw it out. Jesus is focusing on the gifts you possess as a person. You are a gifted person, and so am I. We have talents with which God has graced every one of us. But what you and I refuse to use we will surely lose. That’s a challenge, isn’t it? What’s more tragic than love that goes unused, than ...

473. Surprised By Christmas

Isaiah 9:1-7

Sermon

King Duncan

... families, to our friends, to our community, to our world. Can't you imagine how surprised our community would be if each person in this room determined to live out the love and joy of Christmas throughout the year? That's God's plan; that's God's gift to humanity. Do you remember the bishop's speech in the vintage motion picture, THE BISHOP'S WIFE? Composed by Cary Grant and spoken by David Niven, this speech carries an important message for this event we celebrate. I quote: Tonight I want to tell you the ...

474. In Praise Of Doers

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... teaching from our Lord and one from which all of us can profit. THE FIRST THING WE NEED TO NOTE IS THAT LIFE IS A GIFT. It is so sad to see healthy, intelligent talented people adopt a gloom and doom attitude towards life. "Oh, I just have one talent," we ... who opened his car trunk one day and discovered a dusty package inside. He had bought a wastebasket for his wife as a Christmas gift, but had forgotten to give it to her. Sheepishly he took the package home and presented it to his spouse. When she saw it, ...

475. Don't Apologize For Success (but Give Thanks)

Luke 19:11-27

Sermon

King Duncan

... to achieve a level of success. That success, then, becomes part of our blessings from God and we are to use it accordingly. Jesus showed us two ways. WE ARE TO SHARE OUR BLESSINGS WITH THOSE LESS FORTUNATE. If you recognize that what you have is a gift from God, then you understand it is not to be hoarded. To do so is deadly. In Eugene O’Neill’s play, DESIRE UNDER THE ELMS, the drama centers on the character of Ephraim Cabot, a closefisted, greedy, self-righteous hypocrite. Through a series of tragedies ...

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