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26. A Prophet Among Them

Ezekiel 2:1-3:15

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... he might speak to him Ezekiel says, “As he spoke, the Spirit came into me and raised me to my feet, and I heard him speaking to me.” (NIV) The lesson? It is not our ability to do what God calls us to do, but our willingness to respond, to yield, to attempt what He calls us, to that releases God’s power. God called Ezekiel, “stand on your feet,” but then as he says “A spirit entered into me and set me on my feet.” We may express this second lesson in this fashion: God does not call us to a ...

27. Life Through the Spirit

Romans 8:1-17

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... others it was not possible not to sin. As a human being he was tempted by sin, and he could have sinned, but he was not subject to sin as was humanity after Adam. Where the first Adam disobeyed, the last Adam obeyed. And whereas our yielding to sin brought our condemnation, Christ’s obedience to God brings sin’s condemnation! The mission and goal of the incarnation were to be a sin offering. God did not send the Son primarily as a moral reformer. The essential aspect of the incarnation is not ethical ...

28. Paul’s Second Visit to the Jerusalem Church

Galatians 2:1-10

Understanding Series

L. Ann Jervis

... to be circumcised take on a different meaning depending on how one reads 2:5. A number of manuscripts, including one Western text and Marcion, omit the words “to them [we] did not.” The reading of 2:5 in these texts is that Paul did yield to the “false brothers” with the result that Timothy was circumcised. Thus 2:3 would mean that Timothy was not compelled to be circumcised by the real leaders of the church in Jerusalem but only by the false ones. While there are other places where Paul recognizes ...

29. Tempted By Good

Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon

Don M. Aycock

... . He found himself being pulled in a number of directions. He was tempted to use his powers to satisfy his need. He was tempted to take shortcuts to gratify his ambition. He was tempted to use his unique status with God to exploit that relationship. Had he yielded to any of those temptations he would have been pulled off course. He would have been like the deer hound that started out chasing a buck. A fox crossed the path and the hound began trailing the fox. After a while, a rabbit crossed the path and the ...

30. Facing Up To Temptation

Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon

Thomas Long

... where there is despair, faith where there is doubt. Because we are called, we are also tempted, tempted to change the script, tempted to live out another story, tempted to be someone other than who we are called to be. To yield to temptation is far more serious than to commit some transgression; to yield to temptation is to say, "I am not a child of God, and I will not take my part in God's drama of redemption." In the midst of South Africa's struggle against apartheid, one of the most respected voices for ...

31. It Isn’t Fair!

Matthew 20:1-16

Sermon

... crops grew only for those folks who were pure in heart? Suppose forgiveness were meted out only to the perfectly contrite? (Which, as we learned last week, includes forgiving others to a fault)? What if God gave everlasting life exclusively to those who never ever yielded to the Prince of Darkness? Where would we be? In fact, God gave up trying to be "fair" with us a long, long time ago. In fact, God’s sense of "justice" would have totally obliterated everyone he made, beginning with our first parents and ...

32. Put To Death The Old; Put On The New

Colossians 3:1-17

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... 't perform this surgery ourselves. This is where the power of Christ comes into play. The Christian life is no do-it-yourself, make-yourself-right, lift-yourself-by-your-own-bootstraps religion. It is a religion of the heart in which all that we are is yielded to the transforming, healing power of Christ. Paul is driving home the point that the old life is dead; we must let it die. Now the dying process is not easy -- dying to old ways, old habits, old attitudes, old ways of relating. This doesn't come easy ...

33. Let It Go

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... . In many ways, the “Let it Go” theme of Frozen is the story of Nicodemus. Jesus is encouraging Nicodemus and the Nicodemus in all of us to “Let It Go.” We must let go of our control, let go of our fear, let go of our cold certainty and yield to God’s Spirit. First, let go of our fear. Why does Nicodemus come in the dead of night? He’s afraid. Nicodemus was a ruler of the Jews, a member of the great Sanhedrin, a senator, a privy-counsellor, a man of authority in Jerusalem. Yet he calls Jesus ...

34. Lent 3

Jn 4:5-42 · Rom 5:1-11 · Ex 17:1-7 · Ps 95

Sermon Aid

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

... arguments. A turn from theological juxtapositions and exegetical explanations began in 4:23-25; and now in chapter 5 we find Paul meditating overtly on the nature and significance of Christian existence in this world. The previous polemic and dialectic yields to an essentially straightforward (for Paul!) celebration of grace. Structure. The passage has two complementary parts. Verses 1-5 declare our (let us stand with the Romans and not at a distance) justification and expand upon that theme, and vv. 6 ...

35. Assurance: The Privilage of All Believers

Romans 8:1-17

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Maxie Dunnam

... he can. Now this doctrine does not encourage one to obey sin, but to resist it with all our might. (“Sin in the Life of the Believer,” Ibid., pages 671-672). Now here is what separates a Methodist understanding from those who believe in eternal security — whether we yield to sin in our lives to the point that we forfeit our salvation. So get the matter straight. It is not a question of whether God is able to keep us from falling; of course he is able! Whether we can or can’t fall is not as important ...

36. Proper 9

Genesis 24:1-67, Romans 8:1-17, Romans 7:7-25, Zechariah 9:9-13, Matthew 11:25-30, Matthew 11:1-19

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... her. The marriage commitment came first, love followed. In the western world, we have reversed that process. Romantic love and emotional ecstasy are considered the absolutely necessary precondition for marriage. Yet romantic ecstasy will eventually cool down. Unless romantic love yields to a more mature love, the relationship will falter. Love is not a feeling but a decision, a commitment. There's a song from the '50s called: "Love And Marriage." The verse goes, "Love and marriage, love and marriage, go ...

37. Proper 28

Judges 4:1-24, Proverbs 31:10-31, Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18, Malachi 2:1-9, Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

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Russell F. Anderson

... to the presence of Christ (v. 4). Sermon Title: The Omega Point. Sermon Angle: In the Revelation of Saint John, Christ refers to himself as the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. The passage deals with the Omega point, that occasion when time yields to eternity, and worldly existence, as we know it, comes to an end. In hope, we see reality from the Omega point, the second coming of Christ. Everything comes together at this point. Outline: 1. To try to understand who we are, we go back to our ...

38. Proper 6

Matthew 10:1-42, Matthew 9:35-38, Romans 5:1-11, Psalm 116:1-19, Genesis 18:1-15

Sermon Aid

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

... arguments. A turn from theological juxtapositions and exegetical explanations began in 4:23-25, and now in chapter 5 we find Paul meditating overtly on the nature and significance of Christian existence in this world. The previous polemic and dialectic yields to a celebration of grace that is essentially straightforward. Structure. The passage has two complementary parts. Verses 1-5 declare our (let us stand with the Romans and not at a distance) justification and expand upon that theme. Verses 6-8 ...

39. Who's Your Master?

Philippians 2:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... get the ball I’ll reward you,” but the dog would not fetch for money. Then the preacher said, “Let’s try some peer pressure, and so he had all the people stand up and join in unison, “Fetch Josh, Fetch Josh!” But the dog would not yield to the peer pressure. The pastor then had a beautiful young woman with auburn hair about the color of the dog’s hair, come on the platform. She patted Josh on the head and with a sultry voice she said, “Josh, please get the ball . . . for me.” The pastor ...

40. The Gentiles Are Included in God’s Provision

Mark 8:1-13

Teach the Text

Grant R. Osborne

... care for them. The primary addition here is that this is extended to the Gentiles as well as the Jews. The one new theme concerns the grave danger of putting God to the test. We do not demand that God work in this world by our own criteria; rather, we yield to his wisdom and sovereignty in our lives. In other words, we do not tell him how to act; instead, we act the way he tells us and conduct our lives accordingly. Teaching the Text 1. God’s care for us is amazing. Ephesians 1:3, 7–8 describes how God ...

41. Born at Bethlehem — Hope

Micah 5:1-4

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Derl G. Keefer

... service begins with personal surrender to God. Call it what you want — consecration, yielding, commitment — it is a prerequisite to authentic service. One cannot know Christ personally and deeply without catching the winsome contagion of his caring Spirit for others. Yielding to his Spirit calls for the response of one’s heart in meaningful service to others. As someone said, ‘Wherever the Spirit of the Lord controls the heart, there is a passion to serve.’ "2 God authored surrender and service ...

42. On Staying Awake

Luke 12:35-48

Sermon

Wallace H. Kirby

... such information was highly questionable: "Can anything good come out of Nazareth?" Nathanael was more than halfway asleep. He was certain that when the Christ came, he would not be from an obscure village like Nazareth. To Nathanael’s credit, he quickly awakened and yielded to the invitation: "Come and see." But he almost missed it. Similarly, I knew that the movie "E.T." would be a bore and that there would be nothing in it for me. Science fiction has never been an interest of mine. Tolkien’s little ...

43. Lessons From a Hurricane

Jeremiah 17:5-10

Sermon

Derl G. Keefer

... Lake Charles, Louisiana. But again tragedy struck as yet another hurricane hit — Hurricane Rita — and once again they were evacuated. But God was filling Herbert's heart with his presence. After a short time far away in Iowa, God used a congregation that was yielded to him to carry Herbert, his family, and several others from his little congregation to that state where they assisted them in housing, food, and help.[3] God will fill us with courage and hope as we continue to trust him in our hurricanes ...

44. Job Comes to a Good End

Job 42:7-17, Job 42:1-6

Teach the Text

Daniel J. Estes

... seem dangerous, and we may even express feelings that are raw, but we can be sure that the Lord searches our hearts and knows our thoughts (Ps. 139:23–24) and that he will lead us in his good way. Illustrating the Text Having seen God’s omnipotence, Job yields to God in great humility. Book: In God’s Waiting Room, by Lehman Strauss. In this book, Strauss writes, “I expect to meet Job one day. I will thank him for his rich legacy. He has helped me to regard my trial, not as the fiery darts of Satan ...

45. That All-Pervasive Snake

Genesis 2:4-25, Genesis 3:1-24

Sermon

Joann Hary

... we put ourselves in dangerous situations, we will suffer the consequences. Yet somehow, just like Adam and Eve, we take a bite of the apple. There is one thing for sure, when you hear someone spout, "What can I say, I am ONLY human!" they have probably yielded to temptation. And God knew that. That is why God sent Jesus Christ into this world. Jesus is the ONLY person who has been able to stand the test of temptation. By looking to him, we can gain two things. The first is how to hold fast when temptation ...

46. Different From A Camel's Hair Sport Coat

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

Frank Lyman

... not the last words. It's a pitiful fact that too many people have been force-fed the wrath of God while they were kids, and have been so turned off, that now they've walled themselves from the love of God. John Calvin was right. Fearing God must yield to loving God. John spoke about the need to repent. In the original Greek the word for repentance is "metanoia" which is not just changing one's mind, nor one's decision, nor one's direction, but is turning toward God. All of us need that repentance, for if we ...

47. Hallelujah!

Revelation 19:1-10

Understanding Series

Robert W. Wall

... if “you fear God” (19:5). It is this point that establishes the criterion by which the community of faith must “test the spirits to see whether they are from God” (cf. 1 John 4:1–6). According to the author of 1 John, fear of the world yields to the love of God (4:18) when God’s children realize that their destiny is not the day of judgment of the world (4:17) but victory over the world (5:4). Additional Notes 19:1 The NIV translation, a great multitude, incorrectly places emphasis on number of ...

48. The Patron Saint Of All Who Are The Last To Know

John 20:24-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... test myself in the most profitable business in the world." So he quit farming and went into the oil business. A few years ago he died a very wealthy man. I wonder how many people in this world are held back by doubt. There comes a time when faith yields to conviction. There comes a time when we hear what Jesus said to Thomas: "Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe." In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen. 1. Luke ...

49. A Reed Who Became a Rock

John 1:35-42

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R. Blaine Detrick

... the earth? And Paul’s dramatic conversion experience on the Damascus road was so radical and extraordinary that it differs greatly from our own. But Peter, in many respects, is like us. He had yielded to Jesus; he believed in him; he trusted him; he followed him; he served him. Yet, he also yielded to temptation. He acted impulsively, and then regretted his actions. In Peter we see a strange combination of faith and doubt, strength and weakness, courage and cowardliness. I don’t know about you, but in ...

50. “Love Your Enemies” Doesn’t Mean Don’t Make Any

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... this period ‑‑ I am addressing myself to the School ‑‑ surely from this period of ten months, this is the lesson: Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never ‑‑ in nothing, great or small, large or petty ‑‑ never give in, except to convictions of honor and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy. Love your enemies, but don’t be afraid to make them or stand up to them.

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