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501. So, You Want to Get Well?

Mark 5:21-43

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... of Jesus. The mourning of the people who gathered around the little girl came from a feeling of despair. Despair goes beyond suffering. It is suffering without hope. The loud wailing of the people combined with the wailing of the flutes made for an atmosphere of unmanageable grief. What a shame... an unfulfilled life... a child who would never grow up... a mother and father with broken hearts... love lost and gone forever -- or so it seemed to everyone there; everyone but Jesus. Jesus saw beyond what seemed ...

502. Without Conflict There Is No Story

Mark 6:1-13

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... about the hated Gentiles being included in God's plans for a jubilee celebration related to the coming Messiah.1 Controversy upon controversy about the Gentiles and the coming Messiah caused a major reversal from the initial cheerful good reception. The atmosphere of hospitality for a hometown boy preaching in the hometown congregation moved to the accusation, "Just who do you think you are?" Murmuring replaced greetings of welcome. Jesus' comments got things stirred up. They got more stirred up when Jesus ...

503. Advice from a Billionaire

Mark 12:28-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... are a way of life, not just a temporary inconvenience. Would you see God’s loving hand in nature? Nature is a fickle god that brings floods and droughts as well as blessings. Ah, but you say I can see love in other people. Well, living in the secure atmosphere that many of us have grown up in, that may be true. But wait until you get out into the world and see the monstrous barbarity of which people are capable. Where in this world can you see unconditional love? There’s only one place and that’s on ...

504. The Devastating Influence of Faultfinding, Nay-Saying, and Nitpicking

John 12:1-8

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... to the attendant, sat down, and preached a brief homily on how that passage applied to him. Luke said very explicitly that “all spoke well of him (Jesus) and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his mouth.” Almost immediately this “Welcome Home Jesus” atmosphere was interrupted by a fellow sitting on the back pew. (To paraphrase) “Hey, just hold on a minute. Isn’t that the guy who grew up on Carpenter Street? Isn’t he one of Joseph’s kids? I think I remember he played on the same ...

505. The Real Christ

Illustration

Dorothy Sayers

The people who hanged Christ never accused Him of being a bore; on the contrary, they thought Him too dynamic to be safe. It has been left for later generations to muffle up that shattering personality and surround Him with the atmosphere of tedium. We have very efficiently pared the claws of the Lion of Judah, certified Him "meek and mild," and recommended Him as a fitting household pet for pale curates and pious old ladies. To those who knew Him, however, He in no way suggested a milk-and-water person; ...

506. Then They Will Understand

Illustration

Doris Stickney

... his wings. The warmth of the sun dried the moisture from the new body. He moved his wings again and suddenly found himself up above the water. He had become a dragonfly. Swooping and dipping in great curves, he flew through the air. He felt exhilarated in the new atmosphere. By and by, he lighted happily on a lily pad to rest. Then it was that he chanced to look below to the bottom of the pond. Why, he was right above his old friends, the water bugs! There they were, scurrying about, just as he had been ...

507. Next Man Up

John 17:20-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... one another’s needs and who listen to one another. That is the conclusion of this major study. Education, skill sets, charisma--none of those matter most in creating successful teams. What matters most, according to this Google task force, is creating an atmosphere of “psychological safety” where members are respected and listened to and able to contribute their best work. (6) Stop and think about this for a moment. Jesus had the power to heal the sick, cast out demons, calm storms, multiply food to ...

508. Planted for a Purpose

Luke 13:1-9

Sermon

John M. Braaten

... not to hammer them with the gospel. We try to do what God would do. And what did God do? God became incarnate, he became present with us. So we are to be present with one another, to come to them in love. That is the setting, that's the atmosphere of witnessing, to above all else, care for others and illustrate it by treating them compassionately. We need, of course, to be encouraged to read God's Word so that we can share it. In fact, there is no better way to grow in faith than by letting God speak ...

509. Precocious

Luke 2:41-52

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... and brilliance. Most likely many of these at this time were of the Hillel school, perhaps even the Great Hillel himself. In a short time, they would leave Jerusalem, as the Shammai began to take control of the Sanhedrin. When Jesus would turn 30, the atmosphere in Jerusalem, and the way the “law” was upheld would have radically changed from when he met with some of the rabbis at age 12. Jesus is the first to use the word “Father” in such a personal and intimate sense. In the Hebrew scriptures ...

510. Slow Burn

Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 6:19-24

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... as all salt will, but salt also has “hygroscopic” properties. That means the salt attracts water molecules from the environment around it. The idea is that any pollutants or contaminates in the air will bind to the salt, creating a cleaner, purified atmosphere. Health benefits of salt lamps are said to include clearing of allergies, easier breathing, easing of asthma, increased energy levels, and improved mood. Whether or not this is all true, salt has been used for thousands of years (since about 6,000 ...

511. It's Okay to Cry

Luke 13:31-35

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed. He is able to open the scroll and its seven seals.” (Revelation 5:4-5) [Optional Prop: crystal teardrops] Tears. Frustration. Grief. Sadness. It’s the name of the milieu pervading the atmosphere of many churches today. Dwindling attendance. Lack of enthusiasm. Fear of the surrounding culture, not to mention the world in general which is increasingly populated with the “nones and dones” (as the non-church and de-churched are now called). Increasing ...

512. The Infiltrator

John 10:1-21, John 10:22-42

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... and most respected global banks. The same question comes up in John’s scripture for today. We see Jesus and the Temple officials throwing verbal spears at each other during the Festival of Dedication. As in the time of the Maccabean revolts that the holiday represents, the atmosphere in Jerusalem is confused, and divided. Some in the crowds say Jesus must be the Messiah. No one could do the miracles he is doing if he wasn’t. No one but from God could speak the way he does with such wisdom and in truth ...

513. The Order of the Magi

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Jesus’ birth is not just a Jewish phenomenon, but an event of magnitude for the entire ancient world –one that was expected to change the face of the nations. And other nations were very interested in this kind of change within the Roman world. Yes, the atmosphere at the beginning of this new year was filled with suspense, and a bit of wonder! It was the most newsworthy story of the year! The Jewish Messiah had been born! This child would become the high priest, king, and prophet that would change the ...

514. You are Anointed

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... noses and try to get away from that which offends us. In our scripture for today, we are reminded of the link between our physical senses, and our overall well-being. In the Jewish/Hebrew tradition, aromas were all-important in creating a “holy” atmosphere for Temple worship. From the smell of barbecue on the altar to the sweet scents of incense specially crafted for Temple rituals (see Exodus 30), to the anointings with scented oils of priests, prophets, and kings, the smells were as important as the ...

515. Dusted

Mark 6:7-13, Matthew 10:1-42, Luke 9:1-9, Luke 10:1-24

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... House dust alone is made up of a combination of skin, dander, sand particles, kleenex fibers, insect waste, dirt tracked in from shoes containing any amounts of organic matter or chemicals, carpet fibers, hair, textile fibers, clothing fibers, wood ash or soot, paper fibers, atmospheric particles, and even cosmic dust. Some dust is heavier than the fluffier dust made more of animal hair and fibers. And dust is not just on our furniture. In fact, it often hangs in the air about 5 days before it even settles ...

516. True Colors

John 14:15-31, Psalm 66:1-20

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... peers. You probably also know people who do this same flip-flop when it comes to their faith. Put them into a room with die-hard Christians, and they’ll take up daily prayer, worship, and join several committees. But remove them from that atmosphere and put them into a different environment, either in an anti-Christian culture or a secular situation, and voila! They’ve adapted so well, you could never tell they’ve ever been a person of faith. I like to call people like this “Chameleon Christians ...

My mind rebels at stagnation. Give me problems, give me work, give me the most abstruse cryptogram, or the most intricate analysis, and I am in my own proper atmosphere. But I abhor the dull routine of existence. I crave for mental exaltation.

Arthur Conan Doyle

Developing a cheerful disposition can permit an atmosphere wherein one's spirit can be nurtured and encouraged to blossom and bear fruit. Being pessimistic and negative about our experiences will not enhance the quality of our lives.

Barbara W. Winder

A happy life must be to a great extent a quiet life, for it is only in an atmosphere of quiet that true joy can live.

Bertrand Russell

Every baseball crowd, like every theatre audience, has its own distinctive attitude and atmosphere.

Bill Veeck

Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity.

Billie Jean King

Youth is in a grand flush, like the hot days of ending summer and pleasant dreams thrall your spirit, like the smoky atmosphere that bathes the landscape of an August day.

Donald G. Mitchell

A continued atmosphere of hectic passion is very trying if you haven't got any of your own.

Dorothy L. Sayers

The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant - and let the air out of the tires.

Dorothy Parker

Expectancy is the atmosphere for miracles.

Edwin Louis Cole

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Showing 501 to 525 of 562 results

501. So, You Want to Get Well?

Mark 5:21-43

Sermon

Ron Lavin

502. Without Conflict There Is No Story

Mark 6:1-13

Sermon

Ron Lavin

503. Advice from a Billionaire

Mark 12:28-34

Sermon

King Duncan

504. The Devastating Influence of Faultfinding, Nay-Saying, and Nitpicking

John 12:1-8

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

505. The Real Christ

Illustration

Dorothy Sayers

506. Then They Will Understand

Illustration

Doris Stickney

507. Next Man Up

John 17:20-26

Sermon

King Duncan

508. Planted for a Purpose

Luke 13:1-9

Sermon

John M. Braaten

509. Precocious

Luke 2:41-52

Sermon

Lori Wagner

510. Slow Burn

Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 6:19-24

Sermon

Lori Wagner

511. It's Okay to Cry

Luke 13:31-35

Sermon

Lori Wagner

512. The Infiltrator

John 10:1-21, John 10:22-42

Sermon

Lori Wagner

513. The Order of the Magi

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

Lori Wagner

514. You are Anointed

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Sermon

Lori Wagner

515. Dusted

Mark 6:7-13, Matthew 10:1-42, Luke 9:1-9, Luke 10:1-24

Sermon

Lori Wagner

516. True Colors

John 14:15-31, Psalm 66:1-20

Sermon

Lori Wagner

Arthur Conan Doyle

Barbara W. Winder

A happy life must be to a great extent a quiet life, for it is only in an atmosphere of quiet that true joy can live.

Bertrand Russell

Every baseball crowd, like every theatre audience, has its own distinctive attitude and atmosphere.

Bill Veeck

Tennis is a perfect combination of violent action taking place in an atmosphere of total tranquillity.

Billie Jean King

Youth is in a grand flush, like the hot days of ending summer and pleasant dreams thrall your spirit, like the smoky atmosphere that bathes the landscape of an August day.

Donald G. Mitchell

A continued atmosphere of hectic passion is very trying if you haven't got any of your own.

Dorothy L. Sayers

The best way to keep children home is to make the home atmosphere pleasant - and let the air out of the tires.

Dorothy Parker

Expectancy is the atmosphere for miracles.

Edwin Louis Cole

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