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26. Shockproof

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

James Merritt

... This is the one thing to remember. Key Take Away: I choose to forgive others just as God has forgiven me. Here are the two steps. I. Eliminate Bitterness “Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice.” (Ephesians 4:31, ESV) You cannot bear the fruit of forgiveness until you cut out the root of bitterness. Another version translates the verse this way, “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of ...

27. Living as Children of Light

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Understanding Series

Arthur G. Patzia

... -face confrontation; whereas slander (blasphēmia) can be abusive and slanderous words spoken about someone. Lastly, there is every form of malice. This term may be considered a separate category or, as some commentators suggest, it may be a category that embodies all the ... previous vices (Mitton, p. 173; thus the NIV every form of malice and the NEB “bad feeling of every kind”). Any one or all of these vices grieve the Holy Spirit when they ...

28. Cities of Refuge (II)

Deuteronomy 19:1-14

Understanding Series

Christopher J. H. Wright

... a careful concern for two kinds of innocence. On the one hand there was the innocent victim of a deliberate murder. But on the other hand there was the innocent person who had accidentally caused someone else’s death, with no malice aforethought. This unfortunate person needed protection from the injustice of a wrongful revenge killing, just as the premeditated murder victim needed the vindication of having the murderer brought to justice. Verse 10 emphatically states that to allow an accidental killer to ...

29. Ammon, Moab, Edom, and Philistia

Ezekiel 25:1-7, Ezekiel 25:8-11, Ezekiel 25:12-14, Ezekiel 25:15-17

Understanding Series

Steven Tuell

... of all the kingdoms in the Transjordan. By Ezekiel’s time they had already expanded into Edom and were a continual threat to Moab. The second judgment against Ammon is more vague: “you have clapped your hands and stamped your feet, rejoicing with all the malice of your heart against the land of Israel” (v. 6). Again, God condemns Ammon for rejoicing at Israel’s misfortune. The penalty is also vague: “therefore I will stretch out my hand against you and give you as plunder to the nations” (v. 7 ...

30. Cities of Refuge

Numbers 35:6-34, Numbers 35:1-5

Teach the Text

Joe M. Sprinkle

... An “iron object” is perhaps a tool with iron at its end like a hammer or an ax (cf. Deut. 19:5). Rocks (“stone”) or clubs (“wooden object”) are more likely used by deliberate murderers. 35:20–21 with malice aforethought. “Malice aforethought” is literally “out of hatred” (ESV). Animosity previous to the act provides evidence that it is murder, even if no weapon is used. shoves another or throws something at them intentionally . . . out of enmity . . . hits another. Hostility before ...

31. “Cast Your Cares on the Lord and He Will Sustain You”

Psalm 55:1-23

Teach the Text

C. Hassell Bullock

... multiple layers, and this one is an instructive example. The pain of David’s betrayal has been deepened by what he has seen in the city of Jerusalem. The city’s walls are the place of political intrigues, its streets filled with threats and lies, and malice and abuse are the substance of city life (55:9–11). In Genesis the city is a symbol of human depravity, built by Cain’s son (Gen. 4:17). But that picture of urban life undergoes a redemptive transformation with God’s choice of Jerusalem, where ...

32. God's Wrath Against Mankind

Romans 1:18-32

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... . They are followed by a second group of five nouns all qualified by full: envy, murder, strife, deceit and malice. The final group is a series of twelve terms which (all in the accusative case) describe various acts of ... 27 It should be noted that homophobia (fear or hatred of homosexuals) is itself a sin as bad as the sin it condemns, combining both arrogance and malice listed in 1:29–31. For biblical and extrabiblical references to homosexuality, see Gen. 19:1–28; Lev. 18:22; 20:13; Deut. 23:17f.; 1 ...

33. Witnesses

Deuteronomy 19:15-21

Understanding Series

Christopher J. H. Wright

34. A GPS for Your Life

Luke 6:27-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” “Get rid of all . . .” Not just some. Get rid of it all! Don’t hold on to a tiny crumb of bitterness or malice. It will grow into rage, anger, even separation and death. There is a better way. Show your friends, neighbors, co-workers, everyone you meet the love of Jesus and let that love change the world. Joseph Aldrich tells of meeting a Christian man from India who had a powerful ministry ...

35. Mercy Me!

Romans 14:1--15:13, Luke 6:27-36, Luke 6:37-42, Luke 6:43-45

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... condemning heart, a critical tongue, a blackened, angry, proud, and unhappy spirit. We sometimes say of this kind of person, he or she has a “chip on his or her shoulder.” But it’s more like a splinter in his or her heart. For that kind of malice and insidious behavior goes further than one’s shoulder, doesn’t it? It’s not just skin deep, but comes straight from the bulls-eye of a haughty heart. When the human heart is filled with pride, anger, and a desire for power and control, the tongue can ...

At least two thirds of our miseries spring from human stupidity, human malice and those great motivators and justifiers of malice and stupidity, idealism, dogmatism and proselytizing zeal on behalf of religious or political idols.

Aldous Huxley

37. Bible Wagon

Ephesians 5:8-14

Sermon

Dr. Ronald Love

... antithesis. As I read the list you will understand darkness in the world versus the light in the world. The first is falsehood versus truth. Second is resentment versus self-control. Third is stealing versus generosity. Fourth is evil speech versus edification. Fifth is malice versus love Sixth, which is our lesson, is impurity versus purity. Seventh is imprudence versus wisdom. Eighth is debauchery versus joy. The darkness of the world that is to be exposed is false- hood, resentment, stealing, evil speech ...

38. The View From The Mountaintop

Mark 9:2-9

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.” But with Peter, James and John we glimpse the future and, with eyes of faith, see a better day. “Glory, Glory, Hallelujah!” Mr. Lincoln saw a better day and just one month before his death challenged his America and ours: “With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation’s wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow ...

39. Nowhere To Run, Nowhere To Hide

1 Kings 9:1-9

Sermon

Carlyle Fielding Stewart

... for those actions. Elijah may have suddenly realized that he would have to pay a price for action even as a man of God. Even in the things of God there are consequences for our work. In speaking God's truth, we often incur the wrath, envy, and malice of others. There are consequences for our actions that are often difficult to face. We may not come into the full force of those actions until we are alone and have time in our lives to think them thoroughly through! Elijah fled because he realized that he ...

40. Miracle Six: Stilling A Storm

Mark 4:35-41

Sermon Aid

Harold H. Lentz

... thoughts on the cross will cause our troubles to diminish, lighten our burdens, and restore a glow to life. "And They Woke Him" · There were six cities in ancient Israel which were designated as cities of refuge. When someone took a human life without premeditation or malice he could flee to one of these cities and there be safe from retribution. Tradition tells that once each year the roads leading to such a city were cleared of rocks and debris to make it easier for a man who was fleeing for his life to ...

41. A Cultural Breakthrough

Acts 16:6-10

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... the Gentiles as well, without the requirements of the Jewish ritual of circumcision. It is unfortunate that sometimes we allow man-made traditions to separate us from the love of Christ. Denominations, doctrinal disputes, theological interpretations and misinformation with malice all serve to bring about division in the Body of Christ. While cultural differences are a significant factor, we still have a long way to go as Christian believers toward breaking down barriers to inclusive worship, fellowship and ...

42. Lent 4

Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, Isaiah 12:1-6, Joshua 5:1-12, Luke 15:1-7

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... Spiritually creation continues also. To be in Christ is to effect a new creation. A person baptized in Christ with repentance and faith has a new existence. He/she is not the same person essentially. He/she has changed. His/her old self was one of hatred, malice, and sin. Now he/she lives for God and possesses the spirit of love and goodness. As God is the creator of the physical universe, he also creates new people through Christ. 3. Himself (v. 19). God was in Christ reconciling the world to "himself." It ...

43. Proper 13

Colossians 3:1-17, Hosea 11:1-11, Luke 12:13-21

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... means to have worthy goals, ideals, and beautiful dreams of what is excellent. Think noble thoughts. Seek the finest and the best. 2. Put (vv. 8-10). This three-letter word is often used in this pericope. We are to "put" away from us various sins such as anger, malice, and foul talk. We are to "put" off the old Adam, the sinful self that delights in vices. On the positive side, we are to "put" on the new nature which we have been given by God for Jesus' sake. Paul calls upon us to do something about our ...

44. Deadly Sins - A Matter Of Sutton's Law

Romans 7:14-25

Sermon

R. Curtis Fussell

... as they could. Out of that desire to know the enemy arose a list of seven deadly sins: pride, envy, anger, sloth, greed, gluttony, and lust. And then it was said that out of these seven principal sins all other sins were connected. For instance, sloth entails malice. Anger leads to murder and cruelty. Greed is related to theft, and so forth. We are going to be talking about sin over the next eight weeks. Not only because we are all plagued by these sins and made miserable by them, but because we want, like ...

45. The Cross Destroys Worry and Anxiety

Mark 4:35-41

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Harold H. Lentz

There were six cities in ancient Israel which were designated as cities of refuge. When someone took a human life without premeditation or malice he could flee to one of these cities and there be safe from retribution. Tradition tells that once each year the roads leading to such a city were cleared of rocks and debris to make it easier for a man who was fleeing for his life to reach the haven of safety. Christ is God's great haven of safety, a refuge from life's turmoils, sin, and death.

46. Proper 24

Exodus 33:12-23, Isaiah 45:1-7, Matthew 22:15-22, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... them through the gospel, which was manifested not only in words but in demonstration of the Spirit's power. Gospel: Matthew 22:15-22 The Lord's confrontation with his enemies continues. The Pharisees try to entrap him but Jesus is aware of their malice. They confronted him with a political question. "Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?" They thought that they had the perfect trap. If he responded "yes," he would make himself opposed to the widespread nationalistic sentiments, which yearned to throw ...

47. The Peacemakers

Sermon

John A. Terry

Ephesians 2:14-17Matthew 5:1-12 "With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow ...

48. The Peacemakers

Ephesians 2:11-22

Sermon

John A. Terry

"With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow ...

49. Like A New Batch Of Dough

1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... leavens the whole batch of dough? Clean out the old yeast so that you may be a new batch, as you really are unleavened. For our paschal lamb, Christ, has been sacrificed. Therefore let us celebrate the festival, not with the old yeast, the yeast of malice and evil, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. (In preparation of observance of the Sacrament of Holy Communion) We do well to remember that Paul had grown up in the faith of strict Judaism, and had become a very knowledgeable person in ...

50. Epiphany 7

Mark 2:1-12

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... do not give them up to the will of their enemies. The LORD sustains them on their sickbed; in their illness you heal all their infirmities. As for me, I said, "O LORD, be gracious to me; heal me, for I have sinned against you." My enemies wonder in malice when I will die, and my name perish. And when they come to see me, they utter empty words, while their hearts gather mischief; when they go out, they tell it abroad. All who hate me whisper together about me; they imagine the worst for me. They think that ...

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