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451. Master of My Fate; Captain of My Soul

Luke 8:26-39

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... , And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find me, unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul. From what we've learned of McVeigh's attitudes and opinions, those lines probably come as close as any to a philosophy of life for him. Even to the point of ending the appeals process, McVeigh sought to be the master of his fate. But of course he's not. And in a letter written just a day before his death ...

452. Independence Day - The Mission of the Mighty

John 8:31-41

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... of our nation utterly abhorred. Is THIS our mission in the world? A few years ago on the 4th of July an enterprising news reporter in Madison, Wisconsin, handed a slip of paper to 122 people on the streets of Madison. He asked them their opinion of the words written on it. These were the words: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal and that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among ...

453. What Jesus Saw In Martha

Luke 10:38-42

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James W. Moore

... in Martha. We may find ourselves… or someone we know… somewhere between the lines. When Jesus looked at Martha that day, He saw deep down inside of her… first of all… the dangerous attitude of… I. RESENTMENT… Martha was resenting Mary. In my opinion, there is nothing more destructive to our spiritual lives than resentment. It can absolutely ruin your life… and Jesus knew it. It concerned Him to see this dangerous attitude of resentment in Martha. In the Greek language, there are two words for ...

454. Come From Anywhere

Matthew 15:21-28

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... . Now, in these strange, uncharacteristic statements of Jesus, what is it that he has been doing? Well, he has been saying what he knows the disciples themselves would say and what they expected him to say. I rather feel that he wants them to hear what such opinions really sound like when said out loud in plain language. He is building a situation of contrast: he is about to demonstrate a mighty truth, and he wants to do it against a background that will give it cameo clarity. And the woman is about to help ...

455. The Importance of Believing

Matthew 16:13-20

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... about his disciples. He had come into the world as the Savior, the Messiah, and he knew this. Nothing the disciples could say, nothing the whole world could say, could ever change this fact. His role among humanity would not be altered by any opinion poll; his saviorhood, his messiahship, did not depend upon a vote - a vote of his disciples, or of anyone else. It is apparent, however, that who his disciples believed him to be was a matter of immense importance to him. What they believed was important ...

456. Barefoot in the Palace

Luke 13:22-30

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Wallace H. Kirby

... came alive to the insistence that the American blacks were long due their basic rights. Almost unwittingly, a black Baptist preacher from Montgomery, Alabama, became the leader and the symbol of this movement. The TV network news galvanized public opinion by witnessing to the corruption and violence of a racist society. Soon presidential and congressional action, aided by the nation’s courts, began a systematic dismantling of the legal oppression endured by American blacks. An eviction notice was served ...

457. Is This Life All There Is?

Luke 20:27-40

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... wrinkled in the resurrection? Will my baby who died at six months always be a baby? Were the Sadducees right? Is the doctrine of the resurrection absurd? Is it true that this life is all there is? II I usually don’t stay long with this opinion because I can see what ridiculing the resurrection leads into. Because if this life is all there is, then why not let starving children die? We have too many people anyway. So my second point in this message is this: Living without the doctrine of the resurrection ...

458. Is Christianity An Escape?

Luke 21:5-38

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... I don’t like it either. I’m all for finding ways to get rid of them. Yet there are also defense contractors who charge $96 for a claw hammer. I’d rather pay my income taxes to help a family get on its feet. But to voice such an opinion is to make eyebrows raise and noses turn up. We’re in the thick of the fight, the fight for our spirits. And also for our souls. Our Lord predicted false messiahs would arise: Take heed that you are not led astray; for many will come in my name, saying ...

459. No Little Bit

Luke 19:11-27

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... , what can I do? By the time my little gift might reach them, they’ll have had so many more babies, they’ll be just as hungry as before. I feel like I’m nothing. This notion was rife during the Vietnam War. No matter what your opinion about that conflict, what could you do? The frustration of the individual against great odds was even felt - yes, it was especially felt - by youngsters in the ghetto. We recall that Eartha Kitt said things at the White House that some considered ill-advised and uncouth ...

460. Formula for Life

Amos 5:1-17

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... have been to deny meaning in his existence. A professor in a course on character education made an impressive comparison between scouting and the 4-H Club program. Both, he said, are aimed at developing character in young people. Scouting, in his opinion, however, was less effective than the 4-H program. His reasoning was that scouting relied on artificially contrived activities for which badges and trivial rewards were offered. The 4-H programs, on the other hand, involved youth in real life activities ...

461. Fixing The Fox!

Luke 13:31-35

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John R. Brokhoff

... continue to hold to God's standard of morality. We are living in a world of a new morality. We have taken up situation ethics. Now we are inclined to say that anything is good, if the parties agree to it. Whether something is good or bad depends upon majority opinion. We can do all this agreeing, but when it is all over and done, we still face the question, "But is it right in the sight of God?" After all, sin is a matter between God and man, and not only a matter between man and man. It is God ...

462. Table For Talkers

Luke 22:7-38

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... wish that I could preach like you do and through it to really serve in a big way." But the preacher pointed out that she could serve equally well and effectively as a wife and mother through her home, community, and church. You can be as great in Jesus' opinion by washing feet or by preaching a sermon in a cathedral. Talk That Teaches The Lord's Table is a table for talkers. It is a talk that teaches. At a dinner table we often learn something new from the conversation. Some one usually asks, "What's new ...

463. A Crippling Spirit

Luke 13:10-17

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Brett Blair

... we are sons and daughters of Abraham. We are God’s chosen people. We are not chickens; we are eagles! Society has a way dehumanizing us. When we allow this to happen, we fail to see our worth before God. The hunchback was, in the synagogue ruler’s opinion, only a woman and of little value. The Mosaic Law was more important than a woman let alone a disfigured one. Listen to this now: This woman’s back was bent, that much is true. But, a legalistic spirit bent this man’s soul all the more. Nothing ...

464. Prayer

Matthew 7:15-23

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... founded on The Rock That can't be shaken By winds of trouble By the rain of problems By the floods of catastrophe So I won't be swept away by life. Lord, forgive me my weak faith That questions the difficulties of life That sways in the winds of opinions That threatens to be washed away by troubles And give me a firm foundation Deep roots That will hold me firmly In Jesus' path. Amen

465. Prayer

Matthew 13:44-46

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... ! We fought a war to get rid of one! I believe in democracy Freedom of choice Majority rule Honest dissent A King's word is law! There's no appeal! For another I don't know if I - Or the people I know Could live that way! I'm cantankerous Opinionated Sometimes hard to live with! I'd have to be changed So much that I might not be me anymore! I don't know if even God's kingdom is worth that! Lord, forgive my ego My preoccupation with self As I understand me And help me find my real ...

466. Proper 10

Exodus 2:11-25

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... years have proved it was only by losing his life, that he was able to find it. He had to make a choice, however, if he was to truly live. Centuries later, a crusty old prophet would state the issue quite clearly: "How long will you go limping between two opinions? If the Lord be God, then follow Him; if Baal, then follow him." Still later, the greatest spiritual leader of them all would say: "No man can serve two masters."

467. Parable of Two Businessmen

Luke 6:38

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... the importance of giving genuine quality, real service and personal consideration. Said the first businessman, "With all the advertising I pay for I can't understand why customers drive by my door to that smaller place of my competitor?" But when customers were asked their opinion they said, "Go to Bill's, you know he will be fair and his product is always good." The world's best advertising is still truth in action. The best test of Christian faith is love in action. The best business methods still include ...

468. The Sixth Sunday of Easter

John 14:15-31

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Kendall McCabe

... leave you an orphan"? Here is a young woman who expresses her sense of call to the ordained ministry of her denomination. But she is told the time is still not right, there will be no openings in local churches, the weight of male theological opinion questions seriously the validity of her call. There are, after all, lots of things to do in the church if she really wants to be of service; she doesn't have to be ordained. So she remains discontentedly content with being an ecclesiastical Cinderella. While ...

469. The Cracked Crystal Ball

Jeremiah 28:1-17

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... to hear. Tell us what we want to hear. Tell us everything is going to be all right, even when it’s not. 1. Tell Us What We Like to Hear These two prophets from the past are named Hananiah and Jeremiah. By just hearing the names, your opinion may be prejudiced on the side of Jeremiah, for we already know that he was a man of God. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be a book named after him in the Bible. Christians have no reason to question Jeremiah’s authenticity. His prophecy was not popularly accepted, and ...

470. Not Blind but Seeing

John 9:1-12

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Dean Lueking

... Not Blind but Seeing: Ourselves To see as Christ the Lord enables us to see, is to see yourself aright. Your worth in his sight is what the cross is about. To that extent he loved you! See yourself, then, as one whose worth is not established by the opinions of others, the job or money you have, your skin color or gender, or anything else. To see yourself as a redeemed and beloved child and servant of God is to find the right base for your dignity, your confidence, and your security as a person. Being blind ...

471. Parable of Three Fools and a Wise Man

Matthew 7:24-29

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... a fool! Who cares about his experiences. His friends won't pay his bills later on and why let others know you made mistakes. Friendship is short-lived." The fourth man was called wise. He planned well. He invested wisely. He amassed a fortune. He kept his opinions to himself. People were amazed at his wealth. He said little and kept his secrets to himself. He died and the wolves gathered to divide his spoil. They said, "He was a shrewd man! No one ever took advantage of him." The three fools heard Jesus say ...

472. Proper 14

Lk 12:32-48 · Gen 15:1-6 · Jer 18:1-11 · Heb 11:1-3, 8-19

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John R. Brokhoff

... to prevailing ways (and gods). b. By staying separate they preserved a holy witness. 2. God calls us, in our baptism, to be his separated people. a. We may earn the world's laughter or derision. b. If we know the Living God, the world's opinions matter little. B. When the Crises Come, It's Too Late to Make Choices. 1. Israel knew in advance the death angel would come. 2. We know as well that, when critical times come, previously-made alliances, for or against God, mean everything for our future. Lesson ...

473. Proper 17

Lk 14:1, 7-14 · Heb 12:18-19, 22-24; 13:1-8 · Eze 18:1-9, 25-29 · Prov 25:6-22

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John R. Brokhoff

... given us a kingdom that cannot be shaken. For this we should worship God with reverence and awe. Luke 14:1, 7-14 The parable of choosing a place at a banquet. Whom do you think you are? This is the issue of the parable. If you have a high opinion of yourself as to your importance and status in life, you will go for the head table at the banquet. Jesus was invited to dinner at a "ruler's" house. The guests were watching Jesus and he was watching how they chose the places of honor. On the other hand ...

474. Reformation Sunday

Jn 8:31-36 · Rom 3:19-28 · Jer 31:31-34

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John R. Brokhoff

... continue in my word" - v. 31 Truth is the word of Christ; he in the truth. B. What truth does - "the truth will make you free" - v. 32 2. Made free - Not Born Free. 8:34-36. Need: A popular song claims we are "born free." This is a widespread opinion. The truth is we are born slaves to sin, born in original sin. We are in bondage to the power of the Devil. This bondage was broken by the cross. Christians are now slaves of Christ, but in Christ slaves are free, The Reformation was the event that called for ...

475. Ordinary 32

Lk 20:27-38 · Zech 7:1-10 · 2 Thess 2:13--3:5 · 1 Chron 29:10-13

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John R. Brokhoff

... . He wants us to practice our religion by treating people justly and showing kindness to the needy. Lesson 2: 2 Thessalonians 2:13--3:5 1. Chose (v. 13). Paul gives thanks to God for the people in Thessalonica because God chose them to be saved. The popular opinion is that we choose Christ and the church. We go church shopping and join a church of our choice. But Jesus said that we did not choose him but he chooses us. This does not mean predestination, for when God chooses us to be his children, we can ...

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