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26. Chapter VI

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

Frank H. Seilhamer

... war is concerned. How many lives, if any, can a country take to impliment its foreign policy, even when that policy is in its "self-interest" I am not a pacifist. I do not condone many of the demonstrations I see going on around me, some of them being carried on by people who are "against violence" but who are quite willing to kick a policeman in the groin, or throw a bag of urine in his face. Some of the demonstrators want nothing but to save their own hides, and have no deep concern for safe-guarding the ...

27. The Ark of the Covenant

Exodus 25:10-22

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... was taunted and derided by his friends and neighbors. They thought he was crazy. Have you heard the story of the fellow whose wheel ran off his car, and he was stranded right near an insane asylum. One of the inmates ventured up to the fence, and watched the fellow carry on in his despair, trying to figure out how he was going to remedy his situation. The wheel had run off his car, he had the wheel, but all the lugs and nuts were gone. What was he going to do? He fumed and fretted and talked out loud to ...

28. Saints By Faith: Good to the Last Drop

Revelation 7:9-17

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John E. Harnish

... song. Listen… When the strife is fierce, the warfare long, Steals on the ear the distant triumph song. And hearts are brave again and arms are strong. Alleluia. Listen…just on the other side. Their song is for us. It is a call to "Have Faith," to carry on the work they left behind: Oh, may thy soldiers, faithful true and bold, Fight as thy saints who nobly fought of old, And win with them the victor's crown of gold. Alleluia. Saints…here and now. Saints…beyond and above. Saints…side by side…good ...

29. Blemished Sacrifices and Admonition for the Priests

Malachi 1:6-14, Malachi 2:1-9

Understanding Series

Pamela J. Scalise

... . The Persian provincial governor would not accept such a flawed gift. He would be displeased with the giver. In their actions the priests have exhibited their true attitude toward the Lord’s altar; it [the altar] is contemptible (v. 7). Calling the altar a table carries on the food metaphor from the beginning of verse 7. The donor and the priests also ate parts of non-expiatory sacrifices (Lev. 7:31–36; Num. 18:11, 18–19). In verse 9 the prophet addresses the priests first as a worshipper and then as ...

30. Refusing to Quit

2 Timothy 4:5-8

Sermon

James McCormick

... have forsaken your covenant, thrown down your altars, and slayed the prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life to take it away.” In other words, “I’m the only good guy left. And, it you think I’m going to carry on alone as a faithful servant of yours, you’re mistaken. I quit!” God said to him, in effect, “Listen Elijah. I’ve got seven thousand people in Israel who have not bowed down to Baal. So stop feeling sorry for yourself. Get up from there and go back ...

31. Punishment for Israel

Hosea 9:1--10:15

Understanding Series

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... the third person. Rather, the Lord speaks the words found in verses 10–12 to Hosea, and Hosea responds in verses 13–14. Thus, what we have here is a conversation between the prophet and his God, much like the conversations (laments) that we find Jeremiah later carrying on with his Lord (cf. Jer. 11:18–23; 12:1–6; 15:15–21). Form critically, the passage is not in the form of a lament, but like the Jeremiah passages, it gives a glimpse into Hosea’s inner life with his God. It should not be thought ...

32. Rooted and Rebooted

Psalm 126:1-6, Luke 13:31-35, 2 Samuel 15:13-37

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... holy Temple and for anointings and incense. The pulp is used for mulch. The trees are extremely fruitful, and their harvest culminates with the Feast of Ingathering (and the Feast of Tabernacles). Each tree seeds new trees, so that the grove carries on and never dies out. From ancient times to present, this hill represents metaphorically God’s people, rooted in faith in God, and yet renewed with new life and presence generation after generation. The Festival celebrates the “new oil” of the covenant ...

33. The Fruitful Vine

John 15:1-17, 1 John 4:7-21, Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 22:1-31

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

... times and went twice to the Netherlands. 2. Techniques for Abiding A. Brother Lawrence was a monk who was known for practicing the presence of God. He tried to be aware of God no matter what he was doing. Even while he was cooking he would carry on an internal conversation with God. His life and character have been an inspiration to countless others because of this simple way of trying always to know Christ was present with him in everything he did. B. Frank Laubach is widely known for starting a literacy ...

34. The Fruitful Vine

John 15:1-17

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William E. Keeney

... times and went twice to the Netherlands. 2. Techniques for Abiding. A. Brother Lawrence was a monk who was known for practicing the presence of God. He tried to be aware of God no matter what he was doing. Even while he was cooking he would carry on an internal conversation with God. His life and character have been an inspiration to countless others because of this simple way of trying always to know Christ was present with him in everything he did. B. Frank Laubach is widely known for starting a literacy ...

35. A Time of Grief

Luke 7:11-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... its lyrics speak of Clapton’s search for the healing of his shattered heart. These are the words he wrote to his son: “Would you know my name if I saw you in heaven? Would you hold my hand, if I saw you in heaven? I must be strong to carry on, ’cause I know I don’t belong here in heaven.” The last words of the song are these: “Beyond the door, there’s peace for sure, and I know, there’ll be no more tears in heaven.” (5) The two stories from our scriptures remind us of the tragedy of ...

36. Bildad's Second Speech to Job

Job 18:1-21

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... up and as a result the branches wither. The image is one of complete destruction and loss. Even memory of the wicked perishes from the earth. Since there is no developed sense of life after death among the ancient Israelites, “memory” played an important role in carrying on the life of an individual and the influence of that person beyond the grave. For all memories of an individual to perish, as here, would mean that none of one’s efforts had left a mark on the world and were thus of no consequence ...

37. Home at Last

Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... this congregation that the Law of Moses is not a burden, but a gift, one they can receive with gratitude. Long ago, Moses had met with God on Mount Sinai. God gave Moses laws, instructions, and guidance to pass on to the people of Israel. Carrying on the ministry of Moses, Ezra reads scripture from early morning until midday, about six hours. During this time, the people, so hungry for God's Word, listen intently. The Word of God is explained in light of their present circumstances, so they will be able ...

38. Whose Fault Is It?

Luke 13:1-9

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... ? Where is God? And Satan looked down from heaven with glee. He knew that he had Job then. He knew that he would never get out of that one. He knew the cards in his hand were the winning draw. Can faith remain when God is silent? Can trust carry on when there seems to be no one at the other end of the line? “No!” shouted Satan. But he did not have the last world. “Yes!” whispered Job. “Even though I cannot see him, even though I do not understand what is happening, even though every human wisdom ...

39. Thank You, Siri...Oops!

Luke 17:11-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... deliverance from sin and death when we are convinced that we are already pretty good people who deserve everything God has given us? We don’t see our sickness, so how can we thank our Physician? The Associated Press once carried a story about a woman in Seattle who carried on an extensive search for an U.S. Army doctor who saved her life in a Nazi death camp more than a half century earlier. “I wish I could talk to him,” the 62-year old woman said. “I would thank him and tell him it’s wonderful to ...

40. Jingle Bells at a Funeral

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

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King Duncan

... and said, “‘Jingle Bells’ wouldn’t be appropriate for a funeral, would it?” “But that was his favorite song,” the woman insisted. “Okay, then,” he said, “I’ll do it.” When his friend got there for the funeral, everybody was crying and carrying on it had been such a sudden death. But he got up and started singing, “Dashing through the snow . . .” People started frowning and giving him dirty looks. He says he could feel the hostility in the air. But he managed to finish the song ...

41. Responsibility Comes with Privilege

Acts 8:4-8

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... close followers realized that they were privileged people. To walk in the footsteps of Jesus and to be his representatives on earth were indeed significant privileges. Persecution notwithstanding, these early Christians fearlessly and with great zeal and persistence carried on the work of their master amongst the people of their day and locale. Peter and John, two of the inner circle, realized that the privilege they had received in being apostles required that they take seriously their responsibilities ...

42. Israel’s Ill-Placed Confidence

Amos 5:18-27

Understanding Series

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... one involving two goats. One goat, chosen by lot, was offered as a sacrifice to God. The high priest placed his hands on the other goat and transferred to it the sins of the nation. He then released the goat into the wilderness, for “the goat will carry on itself all their sins to a remote place” (Lev. 16:22). The book of Hebrews uses the symbols of Yom Kippur to describe Jesus’ death. As the high priest entered the most holy place, so Jesus entered God’s presence, carrying not the blood of bull and ...

43. Daniel’s Vision of a Man

Daniel 10:1--11:1

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... 18). More important, Ezekiel’s heavenly visitor was also clothed in linen (Ezek. 9:2, 3, 11; 10:2, 6, 7). This tradition is carried on in the NT as well: the seven angels (Rev. 15:6), the Lamb’s bride (Rev. 19:8), and the armies of heaven (Rev ... I, your servant, talk with you, my lord? (or perhaps the first and second parts of the verse are linked; to paraphrase: “How can I carry on a conversation with you when I am so weak?”; see the Additional Note on 10:17). He is still weak from the encounter: My ...

44. The House on The Rock

Lk 6:12-49 · Mt 5:1-12

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... win as many of them as he could. Jesus would later in his ministry claim that he could not bring back most of those from Capernaum and surrounding cities along the shores of the lake. But he would lay the seeds for an entire movement. The apostles would carry on his mission. God’s mission. It was very important for Jesus to lay the groundwork with his disciples early on as to what kind of journey they would be on with him. It would not be easy. It was important that they knew, he was not going to change ...

45. The Sin and Doom of Godless Men

Jude 1:1-16

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... the opportunities of a full season of growth, ought to be laden. But they are without fruit, barren. They have failed to fulfill their purpose. They are twice dead, since as a consequence of their fruitlessness, the farmer destroys them (Matt. 7:19). 13 Jude carries on with his vivid word-pictures. They are wild waves of the sea, foaming up their shame. Undisciplined, out of control, all they do by their feverish surging is to stir up rubbish and spew it on to the shore—never a pretty sight. Barclay (p ...

46. Paul's Charge to Timothy

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... Timothy, so that, when sending Timothy to Corinth some ten years earlier, Paul could entrust him to “remind you [the Corinthians] of my ways in Christ, as I teach them everywhere in every church” (1 Cor. 4:16–17). Now the reminder is to Timothy himself, who must carry on Paul’s “ways” after his departure. His “ways,” in fact, is a list of virtues (comparable in some ways to 2 Cor. 6:4–6) that stands in part at least in sharp contrast to the vice list in verses 2–4. As usual the list has ...

47. Restarting Joy - Rejoice

Isaiah 55:10-13

Sermon

Derl G. Keefer

... the Target store's parking lot where she was abducted, determined to find Kelsey. They were too late. Her kidnapper had already carried out his evil deed. So how did they deal with this tragedy? They created the Kelsey Smith Foundation as a way to carry on her name. Their goal is to educate people on how to avoid becoming victims by teaching them safety tips and defensive tactics. What the Smith family is doing provides an example that can help others when the rain comes. They are just one story. Multiply ...

48. Mission Ready!

Mark 6:7-13

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... to avoid those parts or, at best, to be cautious in them. Does this really apply to you and me? Think about it: Avoid the excess take only the bare essentials. When you travel the last time I went on an airflight I was amazed and stunned at the heavy carry-on bags people lugged on to the aircraft. I thought the shelf would crash. Every time I pack for a trip I re-learn how tough it is to select only the essentials. For one of our recent trips, we loaded the car three times before we figured out how to ...

49. Are You Convinced?

John 16:5-16

Sermon

Larry Powell

... Chapman told of a preacher who frequently preached about sin. The preacher, although a man of tact, did not mince words when he warmed to his subject. "Sin," he insisted, "is that abominable thing that God hates." There would be no mistaking the burden he carried on his heart for the redemption of sinners. Once, a leading layperson in his congregation came to him and requested that he refrain from using the word "sin." The lay-person reasoned, "We wish you would not speak so plainly about sin. Our youth and ...

50. We Hold These Truths To Be Essential

1 Peter 3:8-16

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J. Howard Olds

... and see the days that are yet to come, let us hold on to the anchor of our Wesleyan theology. One more thing. We are United Methodist in our connection. Let me make a confession. They say it is good for the soul. For over thirty years, I have carried on a love-hate relationship with this denomination of ours. I get so impatient with its imperfections that it is often hard for me to affirm its strengths. It is much, much, too set in its systems to suit me. Yet, I recognize that those very systems have given ...

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