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26. Take Up Your Cross

Mark 8:31--9:1

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... that notion. Jesus then not only rebukes him for that, but goes on to say that all his followers should be willing to take up their crosses. The language does not appear to be attractive when Jesus talks about self-denial, losing one's life, and being able to turn one's back on an "adulterous and sinful generation." If this is the nitty-gritty of our faith, where are we going to find people to make that kind of commitment? Jesus would reply that we had better do so, if we do not want to lose everything. The ...

27. It’s Not So Bad To Be A Beggar

Acts 3:1-10

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... beggar. They used to come to our door, when I was a child, and my mother always fed them. They must have had a special language among them, for it seemed to us children that every hungry, needy beggar finally found his way to our house. Mother never turned one away. We were very poor ourselves, and when we would protest her constant kindness to them in giving them a free meal, our mother had a standard reply: "Now children, you know the Bible says ‘Inasmuch as ye did it unto the least of these, ye did it ...

28. Nehemiah Helps the Poor

Nehemiah 5:1-19

Understanding Series

Leslie C. Allen

... of the few debt slaves, and the failure to do so seems to indicate that it was more a threat hanging over debtors’ heads than a reality. 5:13 The folds of my robe: This lay across the breast and normally served as a pocket, so that it was like turning one’s pockets out. See Exod. 4:6–7; Prov. 21:14. For Amen in affirming response to a curse, see Num. 5:22; Deut. 27:15–26. The people can hardly refer to the victims of v. 1, or to the assembly from whom it is distinguished as a separate ...

29. Fine Tuning

Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... televisions though. Mechanics fine-tune engines to hum perfectly and smoothly. Technicians fine tune systems of all kinds. Musicians fine tune their instruments. You probably fine tune your speech if you have to make one or your research report if you have to turn one in! Fine tuning is the art of aligning things in a way that allows them to function at their best capacity, in optimal fashion. While fine tuning devices, systems, and even music or our thoughts might feel like a do-able endeavor, things ...

30. Lighten Up!

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Illustration

M.T. Kutz

... before he was arrested, he gathered his staff (Lori Beth Jones calls Jesus' disciples his staff) together to sing songs and to dine. When crowds came, Jesus was adamant that no one leave with an empty stomach. He always managed to locate food for them. He turned one boy's lunch into food for thousands. He told stories of a king who arranged a banquet and then got angry and disappointed when nobody came. He spoke of a father throwing a lavish party to celebrate a wayward son's return. When Jesus returned ...

31. Timing Is Everything

Matthew 11:2-11

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... realization that I was being led. Hugh Redwood was a British journalist. He described a time when he was under a terrific strain and pressure because of terrible decisions that he had to make. He didn't want to make them. He didn't know which way to turn. One day he was invited to give a speech in another town. His host arranged a little reception before the event in his house so that he could meet some people. During the reception the host said, "You look weary and tired. Would you like to escape from all ...

32. Why Being A Christian Has Worn You Down v1

1 John 4:7-21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... what you cannot do yourselves. Hugh Redford was a British journalist. He described a time when he was under a terrific strain and pressure because of some terrible decisions he had to make. He didn’t want to make them. He didn’t know which way to turn. One day he was invited to give a speech in another town. His host arranged a little reception before the event so that he could meet some people. During the reception, the host said, “You look weary and tired. Would you like to escape from all this ...

33. Proper 12

Psalm 85:1-13, Colossians 2:6-23, Hosea 1:1-2:1, Luke 11:1-13

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

... is conducive to prayer. B. A Regular Time. The practice of having a set time to engage in prayer makes it easier to enter into it. It also assures that one will not neglect to pray regularly. C. Praying Regularly. Besides more concentrated time of prayer, turning one's attention to God many times through the day keeps one on course. 2. A Model for Praying. (vv. 2-4) Use the Lord's Prayer as a model for personal prayers. A. Adoration of God. Establishing relationships as you do in a phone conversation (v ...

34. Compassion Fatigue

1 John 4:7-21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... what you cannot do yourselves. Hugh Redford was a British journalist. He described a time when he was under a terrific strain and pressure because of some terrible decisions he had to make. He didn’t want to make them. He didn’t know which way to turn. One day he was invited to give a speech in another town. His host arranged a little reception at his home before the event so that Redford could meet some people. During the reception, the host said, “You look weary and tired. Would you like to escape ...

35. Why Being A Christian Has Worn You Down v2

1 John 4:7-21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

36. Apostolic Instruction

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... seeks to convey the road to living that is successful. It transcends the common and well-worn path of a secular world that aids and abets misery born of a misunderstanding. The ages and our history speak often, and sometimes in picturesque ways, of the tragedy of turning one's back on a few words geared to set us straight with the Father. Is there any doubt in human sin and the desperate need of a Savior? Isn't it shockingly amazing the way even professing Christians have refused to follow such a simple and ...

37. Whoever Would Have Thought?

Mark 4:26-29, Mark 4:30-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... childhood which she spent mostly in poverty. When she was a young woman Rita decided to become a nun. Thirteen years ago she believed that God was calling her into television ministry. At the time she didn't know anything about television except how to turn one on. But she prayed about it and decided to go ahead with the project, believing that everything would fall into place. With only two hundred dollars and a handful of other sisters, she became the only woman in religious broadcasting to own a network ...

38. Satisfaction Gauranteed

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

... to a friend this past week who told me of her Christmas morning gift-giving experience this year. In her family all the presents for each person are taken from beneath the tree and placed before them. Then they are opened one by one, each person taking a turn. One of her nieces, after her five presents were placed on her lap, said in that special whiny voice, "Is this all I get?" It takes a lot for us to be satisfied today. What a wonderful prophecy, what a wonderful dream it is, that one day we might ...

39. Deliverance through adversity

Sermon

Willie Soler

... It should remind us that God is present and that we are accountable to Him for our every thought, word, and action. His Word reveals that the fear of the Lord is the key to life and wisdom. “The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, to turn one away from the snares of death.” (Psalm 14:27) c. Adversity strengthens our hatred for sin. The pain of adversity helps us recognize the deception of sin. Our hatred of evil will increase when we realize how sin keeps us from living in a way that honors God and ...

40. The Time of Preparation and the Time of Fulfillment

Matthew 11:2-12

Illustration

Mark Trotter

Hugh Redwood was a British journalist. He described a time when he was under a terrific strain and pressure because of terrible decisions that he had to make. He didn't want to make them. He didn't know which way to turn. One day he was invited to give a speech in another town. His host arranged a little reception before the event in his house so that he could meet some people. During the reception the host said, "You look weary and tired. Would you like to escape from all of this ...

41. Make Me A Crossroads

Illustration

Michael P. Green

Jim Elliot, a dedicated missionary in Ecuador who was killed by the Auca Indians in 1956, said it well: “Father, make of me a crisis man. Bring those I contact to decision. Let me not be a milepost on a single road; make me a fork, that men must turn one way or another on facing Christ in me.” (Cited by Elisabeth Elliot, The Shadow of the Almighty [New York: Harper & Row, 1979], p. 59.)

Writing is turning one's worst moments into money.

J. P. Donleavy

It is not manly to turn one's back on fortune.

Marcus Annaeus Seneca

It is doubtless a vice to turn one's eyes inward too much, but I am my own comedy and tragedy.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

45. Turn Around!

Matthew 4:17

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: A framed picture with the back showing. Good morning, boys and girls. Today we have one of the simplest lessons to learn, but one of the hardest things to do that we have ever talked about. I brought along a picture with me and I am going to put it right in front of you so that you can see it very clearly. (Put up the picture with the back facing them.) It's a beautiful picture and one that I enjoy having in my house. Sometimes I just stand in front of it and look at all of the wonderful things ...

46. Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

Isaiah 43:14-28

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

"I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert" (Isaiah 43:19). What a bold proclamation! Much of the book of Isaiah is devoted to stern warnings and the coming judgment of God. In this 43rd chapter the tone changes from judgment to redemption and restoration of Israel. Was this redemption earned because of the behavior of Israel? No, it was a response from God because of God's covenant relationship with his chosen ...

47. Born One Of Us

Drama

Production Notes This play, Born, One Of Us, is designed to be used in the church service at any time during the Christmas season; perhaps it is particularly appropriate for Christmas Eve. The play is preceded by three persons reading paraphrased portions of scripture (chapters and verses indicated) concerning Bethlehem. These readings should be read dramatically. The readers may sit in side or front pews. A music stand may be placed beside each one to be carried on and off for the readings. A litany, for ...

48. Turn Right with the Right Turn

Luke 13:1-8

Sermon

James Merritt

The late George Gallup, Sr. did a nationwide poll and discovered one of the most bewildering paradoxes of his career. He discovered that religious interest is growing at an unprecedented rate, but so is immoral behavior. Gallup's poll revealed: "Little difference between those who go to church and those who don't."[1] Now what Gallup discovered is what many people, both inside and outside of the church, deep down know in their hearts. There really is little difference between most people who go to church ...

49. As The World Turns

Matthew 4:12-17

Sermon

King Duncan

Baby Boomers will probably remember the name of the rock star Alice Cooper. If you think Alice Cooper is a "she"--you give your real age away. Alice Cooper was the first "shock -rock" act. He used to parade on stage with makeup and live snakes and simulate his own decapitation--a pretty raunchy act. A few years ago his career received quite a boost when he appeared in the movie WAYNE'S WORLD. The scene everyone remembers is where Wayne and Garth have a chance meeting with Mr. Cooper, and they fall to their ...

50. In Turning to God

John 18:1-11

Bulletin Aid

Picture in your mind Our Lord and His disciples at the Last Supper. They are now all gathered in the Upper Room, to celebrate the Feast of the Passover. There are James and John, the sons of Zebedee, and also Philip, and Matthew, the tax collector, and Simon. And here also is Thomas, called the Twin, with Bartholomew and young Andrew. And alongside of them is James, the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus. Only two other disciples remain, and both of these men are seated beside one another. The first is Peter, ...

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26. Take Up Your Cross

Mark 8:31--9:1

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

27. It’s Not So Bad To Be A Beggar

Acts 3:1-10

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

28. Nehemiah Helps the Poor

Nehemiah 5:1-19

Understanding Series

Leslie C. Allen

29. Fine Tuning

Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon

Lori Wagner

30. Lighten Up!

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Illustration

M.T. Kutz

31. Timing Is Everything

Matthew 11:2-11

Sermon

Mark Trotter

32. Why Being A Christian Has Worn You Down v1

1 John 4:7-21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

33. Proper 12

Psalm 85:1-13, Colossians 2:6-23, Hosea 1:1-2:1, Luke 11:1-13

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

34. Compassion Fatigue

1 John 4:7-21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... what you cannot do yourselves. Hugh Redford was a British journalist. He described a time when he was under a terrific strain and pressure because of some terrible decisions he had to make. He didn’t want to make them. He didn’t know which way to turn. One day he was invited to give a speech in another town. His host arranged a little reception at his home before the event so that Redford could meet some people. During the reception, the host said, “You look weary and tired. Would you like to escape ...

35. Why Being A Christian Has Worn You Down v2

1 John 4:7-21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

36. Apostolic Instruction

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

37. Whoever Would Have Thought?

Mark 4:26-29, Mark 4:30-34

Sermon

King Duncan