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26. Putting God to Work in Your Life through Peas, Squash, Lettuce, Thyme

Mark 8:31--9:1

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... back, your flying fingertips; others of you with your shoe-leather, your gift of gab, or your brain matter. But however you make your living, you have developed key skills. Our work skills give us a sense of pride and purpose. Good skills should lead to a good job, a good paycheck, and a sense of independence and self-satisfaction. It is precisely when our skills are rewarded and we’re doing well that we are most tempted to pull the old unemployment plug — not on some co-worker, or employee, but on God ...

27. Guided by the Spirit

John 16:12-15

Sermon

David R. Cartwright

... was a teenager, he never showed the slightest interest in cooking anything. I said to him, "I didn't even know you knew how to make pancakes." He laughed, and replied, "I learned how on scout campouts." At the time, he felt he would never use that skill again. But you never know. You may be the very one the church needs to do that. In this morning's Gospel Lesson, we see Jesus using a combination of both of these educational approaches, and maybe even another one in addition. Jesus tells his disciples, "I ...

28. Personal Politics

Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... be relieved but emotionally spent. Ralph's rocket had been soaring, however, and Jane couldn't wait to join him for the ride. That's when Ralph came home from a business trip and broke the news. His secretary, Sue, was a woman of great personality, huge skills, and a lot of good looks. She had made it possible for Ralph to be the man he had become, while Jane was too busy with the children. Sue had time for him. In fact, they traveled often together, something that Jane never seemed to make opportunities ...

29. Step Into The Vision

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-15

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... organ. She never forgot the experience. After the neighbor moved away, Mary taught herself to play piano on the underside of this old ironing board. Although she hadn't touched a real piano in years, through sheer determination and ingenuity, she had developed excellent skills of sight-reading and fingering. (1) Paul says, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Mary definitely had the conviction of things not seen, didn't she. She had a vision of what she could ...

30. The Wisdom of The Cross

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Sermon

Nancy Kraft

... better to translate the word "wisdom" as something closer to "verbal persuasion," given the context of the way the word is used here in 1 Corinthians. Just prior to today's passage, in verse 17, Paul talks about how he was sent to proclaim the good news, though not with skillful rhetoric. He says there's a good reason for that: it's so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its power. He brings this up again in the verses that follow today's text, in chapter 2, where he writes: When I came to you ...

31. The Good Works We Leave Behind

Acts 9:36-43

Sermon

David J. Kalas

... and health, gladness and rejoicing. We consider the example of Tabitha, and we observe that the good works she left behind remind us of her Lord. For he is the original artisan, after all, and he has generously shared his handiwork with us. We see both his skill and his sweetness in what he has made. The works of his hands inspire our praise and adoration. Likewise, we consider the example of Peter, and we see that the works he left behind also remind us of his Lord. We follow Peter, and we remember the ...

32. Cain and Abel

Genesis 4:1-26

Understanding Series

John E. Hartley

... then have read: “Enoch built a city and called it after his son’s name, Irad.” 4:21 “Harp” is more precisely identified as a lyre. The term rendered “flute” (’ugab) has not been identified beyond question. In Arabian history both musical skills and the breeding of flocks are attributed to nomads, who were known for providing minstrels to entertain city dwellers (Westermann, Genesis 1–11, p. 331). However, Cain’s genealogy does not explicitly state that Jubal lived in tents. 4:22 It is ...

33. Yahweh Speaks as the Master Teacher

Job 38:1--41:34

Teach the Text

Daniel J. Estes

... . No one is able to plunge a sword between the scales in an effort to kill it. Later, in verses 23–29, Leviathan is depicted as having no vulnerability that can be exploited as humans try to defeat it. Clearly, it will take supernatural power and skill to take down this creature. Only Yahweh is up to this challenge. 41:18–21 Its breath sets coals ablaze. The description of Leviathan in verses 18–21 as breathing fire is not suitable for any literal animal. For this reason, it seems better to view ...

34. “Blessed Is the One Whose Transgressions Are Forgiven”

Psalm 32:1-11

Teach the Text

C. Hassell Bullock

... Title Of David. A maskil.The heading of the psalm, in addition to “Of David,” brings to our attention for the first time in the Psalter the word maskil (a noun with the form of the Hiphil participle, from skl, “to instruct,” or “to be skilled”). Hakham represents the view of some scholars that a maskil teaches a moral lesson (thus a didactic psalm), suggested by 32:8, where the participle occurs (same form as the noun), “I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go.”[6 ...

35. Giving and Receiving

Matthew 14:22-33

Sermon

Tom Garrison

... , but it is nonetheless real and significant and learning this lesson may be one of the most important challenges facing many people. The old-timers in Virginia warned Sam Keen that it was the really good swimmers who often got into the most trouble, because they thought their one skill was enough by itself, when it was not. It may have even been so with Peter since he had been in all kinds of seas and when he asked to "come to Jesus" he stepped outside the boat. I am not sure if that was all faith on Peter ...

36. Abner Goes Over to David

2 Samuel 3:6-21

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... slayers of Ish-Bosheth (4:12), it is not clear why David felt unable, or at least reluctant, to handle Joab and his brothers. Perhaps there is some degree of self-interest in this. Joab was a great general, and David benefited greatly from his skill and his loyalty. Perhaps David could not bring himself to destroy his nephew. This explanation ties in with his later inability to deal properly with his sons. In this instance, handing over Joab to God’s justice (v. 39) recognizes that something ought to be ...

37. Absalom’s Death

2 Samuel 18:1-18

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... they were ill-equipped to survive in that kind of terrain. Absalom’s ambitions to bring glory to the land and solve all the people’s problems (15:4) had brought only conflict and death. 18:9–15 The defeat of Absalom’s forces came about through the skill of David’s loyal troops, but Absalom’s capture was the result of an accident. Again we have a vivid picture, maybe even as it was reported by the soldier who found him. There is a tradition (cf. Josephus Ant. 7.239) that Absalom’s long hair ...

38. Joab Murders Abner

2 Samuel 3:22-39

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

39. Ish-Bosheth Murdered

2 Samuel 4:1-12

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

40. David Mourns

2 Sam 18:19–19:8

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

41. A Quantum Decision

Mark 1:4-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... life back. He wanted to start over completely. He asked God for the ability to make better decisions and to follow through with those decisions. Myers’ growing faith in God gave him hope, and he began to use his time in prison to gain new work skills and further his education. After serving a 21-year sentence, Randy Myers walked out of prison and into an ex-offenders program called Trusted Mentors. Randy was paired with a former convict who had turned his life around. It was his job to help Randy learn ...

42. Giving Our Best

Mark 7:24-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... not just a follower—I claim to have the spirit of Jesus Christ living in me. So, when people look at my life, or your life, are they inspired to say, “He (or she) has done everything well?” What is the recipe for excellence? Does it require great skill? Great character? Great vision? Great leadership? Who do you look to as an example of excellence in all areas of life? Chances are that person is somebody who knows what it is to give his or her very best. Giving your best means a radical commitment to ...

43. A Caring Woman

Acts 9:36-43

Sermon

King Duncan

... awhile back, reports of domestic violence rose all over the world. Most of us feel great sympathy for victims of domestic violence, but few of us take direct action to improve their situation. However, a Polish high school student named Krystyna used her skills and resources to get help for people in dangerous home situations. She set up a fake online cosmetics store. Listen carefully: Here’s how this fake site worked. A woman “shopping” on this site could make a request for help without alerting her ...

44. For Someone of Distinction

Matthew 5:13-16 · 2 Timothy 4:1-2, 6-8

Eulogy

Richard E. Zajac

... Lutheran Minister?” And Roger said that lunch was responsible for his vocation. And John didn’t just do that for Roger, but he did that for a lot of other people, not necessarily asking them to consider priesthood, but asking them to do something with their skills to better the church, the community, or even themselves. And also, how can we forget how John was a master “disarmer”. No matter what might be our beef or what might be troubling us or what might be angering us, you would melt in John’s ...

45. Week Of Ash Wednesday

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... the team that wins or loses. A winning team must have a winning attitude. The season of Lent is much like spring training in baseball. This is a time given to us by the Church to prepare ourselves. We prepare for a goal and we need to hone our skills to succeed. Our readings today describe what the goal is and what we need to do to achieve it. The goal for all Christians is not difficult to determine. The prophet Joel speaks God's word and says, "Return to me with your whole heart, ... rend your hearts and ...

46. Service And Reward

Matthew 20:1-16

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

... , kind of hair, height, body build, gender, national origin, family's social position, inherited wealth, and age. Other factors may be determined by achievements through a person's efforts. These include such factors as level of education, employment, development of skills, hard work, wise investment, or initiatives taken. People who have sought to improve their social and economic status by what they have achieved may resent the higher status of others who were given their status by the accident of birth ...

47. Going Through The Waters

Exodus 13:17--14:31

Sermon

... we testify. God made us; God led us through to new life. A man describes how one day he said to his mother that one of the most useful courses he took in high school was typing. Everyday he is grateful that he knows how to type. Typing is a skill he uses nearly everyday of his life. In response to that comment his mother responded, "Aren't you glad I made you take typing?" And he said, "You made me take typing? I don't remember you making me take typing." She said, "Oh, yes, I remember you saying that ...

48. Jesus: The Ultimate Ordinary

John 18:28-40

Sermon

Thomas Peterson

... and an assurance in performance. We are tried in use and know what we are about. What in Jesus was ordinary in this way? No matter how sorely tried he was by the disciples, the Pharisees, the people, and the Romans, Jesus refined in use his skills in loving, courage, and dependability. As an ordinary expression of the person he was, no matter the circumstances, Jesus kept on doing and being these things. They were tried in use and found to be solid, reliable, of inestimable value. To be ordinary like Jesus ...

49. A Road Map to the Kingdom

Mark 10:13-16

Sermon

Thomas Peterson

... m just running around in circles,” and “You run around like a chicken with its head cut off.” A Kingdom is out there. It is an ideal Kingdom. In it all is grand, free, and just. People are loving there, eager to see everybody bring all talents and skills to fruition. Every member is held to be of great value and lives accordingly. Such a Kingdom seems a dream world, a fantasy land; but, if we are to move on in our lives, doing our best for the highest possible purposes, we need such a vision. Without ...

50. A Good Thing To Know

Luke 19:11-27

Sermon

Theodore F. Schneider

... here, but this parable is not an allegory. The sermon illustration must begin for us, "It is as if ..." The second story, the one about the faithfulness of the servants, narrows our focus to the third of the servants who reports to the king. At issue are the skill, the courage, the loyalty, the love and the respect of the servant for his king. But this third servant has no kind thing to say for the king - or to him, for that matter - when he returns! He is judged by the king to be "wicked" because he has ...

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