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26. A New Perspective

Deuteronomy 7:1-26

Sermon

Gregory J. Johanson

... existing in relation to it. There’s a prayer that expresses this kind of despair. It’s called "A Prayer of Depression." My beloved God, this gift of life is such a precious and fragile thing. I taste of her joys, and I am caught up in a dizzying aura of ecstasy. I tell myself that at last this is what is real, this is life. But then some offense comes, some frustration or failure, and jolts me rudely back to the mundane - or further, sometimes into a veritable pit of despair. So I ask, "Which is real ...

27. When the Word Comes to the Wilderness

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

William G. Carter

... their origins, and get you a reputation for wit and wisdom. Course 2: Voice Control for Prayer and Counseling. We would develop your own distinct style of Holy Joe intonation, acquiring the skill in resonance and modulation that conveys an unmistakable aura of sanctity. Course 3: Efficient Office Management. There is nothing that parishioners admire more in their pastors than the capacity to run a tight ship administratively ... Course 4: Image Projection. Here we would master the half-dozen well-known and ...

28. Dealing With The Pain of Rejection

Luke 15:11-32

Sermon

James W. Moore

... while death brings feelings of deep loss and aloneness, divorce can create overtones of rejection, of feeling thrown away, of being unneeded, discarded. We are told that this same thing also counts heavily in the trauma of a prison experience. The whole aura of being confined, caged, out of touch, out of sight, cut off, rejected. And this is why old age is so depressing to some people because our “youth-oriented” culture, makes some older folks feel rejected. And sadly, sometimes when tragedy comes ...

29. Coming Alive To Christ

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

King Duncan

... occasionally came to visit the monastery to picnic on its tiny lawn, to wander along some of its paths, even now and then to go into the dilapidated chapel to meditate. As they did so, without even being conscious of it, they sensed this aura of extraordinary respect that now began to surround the five old monks and seemed to radiate out from them and permeate the atmosphere of the place. There was something strangely attractive, even compelling, about it. Hardly knowing why, they began to come back to ...

30. Right Choices

Matthew 13:24-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... When Garfield traveled through Santa Fe, New Mexico, in 1992, he thought that he'd hit the mother lode of quirkiness. He met people from all walks of life who were trying to find healing or wholeness through such things as aura-balancing, drum-beating ceremonies, ancient mystical therapies, crystals, astrology, spiritual channeling, and the like. Even in a Santa Fe health food store, Garfield found some highly unusual approaches to medicine. Rather than containing the average mix of vitamins and herbs, this ...

31. Excellence In Living

Romans 12:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... was a van--beautiful, loaded, and luxurious--as good as they come. It was the result of perfect engineering and design. The young man had every right to expect a great deal from this mechanical marvel, and he drove it off the lot with pride and the aura of a man who knows that destiny and determination have conspired to bring about the perfect union. The next day, however, the beautiful new van came back to the lot on a tow-truck. It was bent and battered, obviously undriveable. Shortly thereafter the livid ...

32. Afraid of Sanity

Mark 5:1-20

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... and confused as he was. And so, perhaps, can we. I. THIS IS A REALLY STRANGE STORY IN THE FIFTH CHAPTER OF THE GOSPEL OF MARK. There is so much we don’t know about what is going on, so much we wish we knew. It is clothed in the aura of an ancient time, and an ancient way of looking at things that is quite foreign to most of us. It is even a spooky story-for where does it take place? Among the tombs. At night. It sounds like something out of a Stephen King horror novel! Jesus crosses ...

33. Christianity and Conflict: Dual Citizenship (Part VII)

Philippians 1:1-11

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... vessels to show that the transcendent power belongs to God." As everyone sat mesmerized by Carolyn''s graceful, inspiring prose, her head lolled to one side, her limbs occasionally spasmed, and little streams of saliva dropped on her blouse. Nevertheless, an aura of victory enveloped the Chapel. The conflict is who will define her life--Christ or a cruel, dispassionate culture. FIRST, THERE ARE ALWAYS CONFLICTS IN THE CHRISTIAN''S LIFE BECAUSE THE FIRST CONFLICT BEGAN IN HEAVEN ITSELF. Dr. Calvin Miller ...

34. Grace in the Midst of Weakness

2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Sermon

Glenn McDonald

... glass saints. Sanctuary windows throughout Europe and America have featured thousands of them -- monumental, brightly colored portraits of men and women whose lives were right with God. Their faces are placid and trusting. Their heads are often enveloped by golden auras or haloes. All of them were heroes of the faith, either from the Bible or from Christian history. They are spectacular representations of spiritual victory -- but also intimidating. How can an ordinary person grow up to become a stained ...

35. God Shaves With A Borrowed Razor

Isaiah 7:1-25

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

36. Portrayal of Holiness

Isaiah 6:1-13

Sermon

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... the Holy Bible or the Holy Ghost, a holy place, or a holy person. Roman Catholics call their pope "His Holiness," which is the title of a book about John Paul II. And we sense that when some things or some persons are called "holy," there is a different aura about them. Somehow they seem set apart from our profane, everyday life, and we are tempted to speak in whispers about them. We are not wrong in the way we treat holiness. The root meaning of the word, "to be holy," is to be set apart, to belong to ...

37. The Purple Church

Acts 2:42-47

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... aisle. It's that Day-Glo, cotton-candy, Pepto-Bismol color that sets the Barbie aisle apart from everything else in the store (everything else on earth, actually!). Even if you never have to walk down that aisle you can't really avoid it - its oozing pinkish aura pollutes the light at either end of the aisle, and the ceiling above it fluoresces with a pink haze that can be seen clear down where the bicycles and video games hang out. For all those little girls who love Barbie, the pink aisle is heaven. For ...

38. Orient Your "itudes"

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... " was upon him, and Jesus squirted that divine spirit wherever he went. Jesus' Attitude was one of unmistakable authority and righteousness. Mark's text repeats again and again how even the common crowd in the Capernaum synagogue could discern an undeniable aura of authority that enveloped Jesus, informed his teaching, and transformed his touch. Jesus' whole and pure spirit detected the fissures and fractures in the attitudes of others, not to condemn them, but to help them. Part of Jesus' healing ministry ...

39. Christmas 2

Psalm 147:1-20, Jeremiah 30:1--31:40, Ephesians 1:1-14, John 1:1-18

Sermon Aid

Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... . Jeremiah 31:10-14 is saying at least two things. First, in describing the quality of life in the land for the remnant, the oracle completes the reversal that was started in vv. 7-9. When the blind and lame reach the land and live in the aura of God's goodness, the prophet tells us that there will be no more languishing and whatever mourning or sorrow remains will be transformed into joy and gladness (vv. 12b -13). Second, in being directed to the nations, Jeremiah 31:10-14 functions more as a declaration ...

40. Epiphany 4

Psalm 15:1-5, Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon Aid

Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... . Verses 6-7: The language of lamentation and grief gives way to cultic language of sacrifice in Israel's response in vv. 6-7. Guilt is acknowledged, and the acknowledgment is followed by a series of cultic questions about purgation that have an almost frantic aura about them. Piety is not a problem in this text. The three questions of the accused ascend in intensity, probing how a right relationship with God can be reestablished. What can I do? Should I offer a burnt offering of a one-year-old calf ...

41. Proper 16

Exodus 1:1-22, Matthew 16:13-20, Romans 12:1-8, Psalm 124:1-8

Sermon Aid

Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... The surprising twist in the opening chapters of Exodus is that these seemingly powerless characters are the ones who create dread in Pharaoh, while Pharaoh's imperial commands have little or no effect on them. This situation gives the powerful Pharaoh an almost buffoonish aura in the opening chapters of Exodus as he bumbles along from failure to failure. Juxtaposed to him are the women, who model what the power of salvation is like, and thus how saviors must act in this world. The end result of their action ...

42. How to Live the Good Life (Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness)

Galatians 5:22

Sermon

James Merritt

... were, but they were great people. Because the truly great person is also a good person, and the really good person is always great. I think one of the reasons why so many think that Ronald Reagan was such a great president, is because he gave off this aura of being such a good person. Nearly everyone who worked with Ronald Reagan has a story about some act of goodness that he performed. One that is relatively unknown is the story of Frances Green. She was 83 years old and lived by herself on social security ...

43. Dr. God

Matthew 9:18-26

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... that takes place, it is the only environment in which it can occur. Faith Heals: In today's gospel text, Matthew reworks the stories he shares with Mark and Luke in order to emphasize that faith in Jesus' healing abilities, not some magical healing "aura" surrounding him, is what makes healing possible. The hemorrhaging woman's faith is both demonstrated by her actions and then declared by Jesus himself when he says, "Your faith has made you well." The synagogue leader's faith is remarkable. In the presence ...

44. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... church is possibly the most personal and pugnacious of the apostle's surviving writings. Unlike 1 Corinthians, where there are theological interpretations to argue, here Paul is battling for the validity of his own apostleship and ministry. Consequently, an aura of self-defense runs throughout 2 Corinthians. Apparently Paul had revisited Corinth after writing the letter we call 1 Corinthians (which itself appears to incorporate parts of an earlier letter; see 1 Corinthians 5:9). During that interim visit ...

45. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

46. Fish and Sheep

John 21:15-25, John 21:1-14

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... in the usual way. Peter said he was not worthy to die the same as his Master did, so he requested to be crucified head downward. What better way could he glorify God? It sounds like he received his fate with composure and fortitude. There is a certain divine aura about all of this and it makes us weep tears of both sadness and joy. However, as we reflect, joy comes to the forefront and wins. Jesus' call to Peter to follow him must have been kept heroically in tact. To believe or not to believe in the papacy ...

47. Turning Up the Religious Machinery

Illustration

William G. Carter

... their origins, and get you a reputation for wit and wisdom. Course 2: Voice Control for Prayer and Counseling. We would develop your own distinct style of Holy Joe intonation, acquiring the skill in resonance and modulation that conveys an unmistakable aura of sanctity. Course 3: Efficient Office Management. There is nothing that parishioners admire more in their pastors than the capacity to run a tight ship administratively ...Course 4: Image Projection. Here we would master the half-dozen well-known and ...

48. Beware of Cute

Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... they could get cute in their own way. One of their favorite vignettes was the “Annunciation of Jesus’ Birth” to Mary by the angel Gabriel. In most depictions Mary kneels in humility and obedience before a winged angel glowing with a holy aura — a powerful, awe-inspiring sight. No wonder Mary accepted the surprising message of this cute heavenly creature. One slight problem: there is no text that states Mary actually saw her angelic visitor. Mary hears and responds to the words Gabriel utters, but ...

49. A Salvation Army Parade

Matthew 21:1-11

Sermon

Lee Griess

... by the pageantry which surround them. For even though we are skeptical of that form of government, we cannot help but be stirred by the majestic strains of "Pomp And Circumstance." There is something overwhelming about power. There's something attractive about the majestic aura that surrounds a king. In fact, whether we agree with their politics or not, there is something awesome about being a president or prime minister or better yet, a king or a queen. But not so with Jesus. For he knew the reason for ...

50. Political Pardon

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... a genuine warmth between them. Some thought, too, that Fouke's lips were less thin than they used to be, and all were certain that the spray of righteousness had subsided. No one thought Fouke had become less godly in the process, though. In fact, there was a new aura about him that made people sidle up to him in a way they had never desired before. Hilda was never sure what had happened to her husband. He never told her about the Magic Eyes. But the way things were turning for them, she didn't need to know ...

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26. A New Perspective

Deuteronomy 7:1-26

Sermon

Gregory J. Johanson

27. When the Word Comes to the Wilderness

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

William G. Carter

28. Dealing With The Pain of Rejection

Luke 15:11-32

Sermon

James W. Moore

29. Coming Alive To Christ

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

King Duncan

30. Right Choices

Matthew 13:24-30

Sermon

King Duncan

31. Excellence In Living

Romans 12:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

32. Afraid of Sanity

Mark 5:1-20

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

33. Christianity and Conflict: Dual Citizenship (Part VII)

Philippians 1:1-11

Sermon

Eric Ritz

34. Grace in the Midst of Weakness

2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Sermon

Glenn McDonald

35. God Shaves With A Borrowed Razor

Isaiah 7:1-25

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

36. Portrayal of Holiness

Isaiah 6:1-13

Sermon

Elizabeth Achtemeier

37. The Purple Church

Acts 2:42-47

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

38. Orient Your "itudes"

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

39. Christmas 2

Psalm 147:1-20, Jeremiah 30:1--31:40, Ephesians 1:1-14, John 1:1-18

Sermon Aid

Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

40. Epiphany 4

Psalm 15:1-5, Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon Aid

Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

41. Proper 16

Exodus 1:1-22, Matthew 16:13-20, Romans 12:1-8, Psalm 124:1-8

Sermon Aid

Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

42. How to Live the Good Life (Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness)

Galatians 5:22

Sermon

James Merritt

43. Dr. God

Matthew 9:18-26

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

44. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

45. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

46. Fish and Sheep

John 21:15-25, John 21:1-14

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

47. Turning Up the Religious Machinery

Illustration

William G. Carter

... their origins, and get you a reputation for wit and wisdom. Course 2: Voice Control for Prayer and Counseling. We would develop your own distinct style of Holy Joe intonation, acquiring the skill in resonance and modulation that conveys an unmistakable aura of sanctity. Course 3: Efficient Office Management. There is nothing that parishioners admire more in their pastors than the capacity to run a tight ship administratively ...Course 4: Image Projection. Here we would master the half-dozen well-known and ...

48. Beware of Cute

Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

49. A Salvation Army Parade

Matthew 21:1-11

Sermon

Lee Griess

50. Political Pardon

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

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