Synonyms: thirstiness, dryness, parched, craving, strong desire, longing, yearning, avidity, hunger, voracity, keenness, eagerness, lust, appetite, passion, love, crave, want, covet, desire, hunger for/after, lust for/after, hanker for/after, have one's heart set on
Antonyms: aversion, distaste, apathy, dislike, hatred, antipathy, disgust, disregard, abhorrence, acrimony, wet, animosity, animus, antagonism, bad feeling, bitterness, be averse to, detestation
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John E. Harnish
... , the wonders of Christ's name."Actually, there was a common expression back then. When the weather was really bad, they would say: "It's so bad that no one is out except the crows and the Methodist preachers." Nothing could stop their passion to spread the Word and their willingness to break with tradition and create new ways of worship. There is no better example of this than the Methodist camp meeting of the 1800s. One historian called them the great "prolonged outdoor extravaganzas," perhaps lasting ...
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Maurice A. Fetty
... ; handsome, but not stuck on himself; well-groomed, but not fastidious; polite, but not obsequious; well organized, but just easy and mischievous enough to make him the life of most any party. Although he was full of passion and a favorite of the girls, his upbringing and his Christian convictions kept his passion under control. In fact, it was his Christian convictions that had his father a little bit worried. His father was a supporter of the church and had even served a term as a deacon. He attended ...
503. Dots on a Screen
Hebrews 9:24-28
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Lee Ann Dunlap
... by guilt and shame and desperately need redemption. • Unchurched family, neighbors, and strangers need to hear the gospel. Rather than escaping to watch other people's melodramas on soap operas and so-called "Reality TV," we are called to invest our time and our passion in the people who are right in front of us each day. • Would you like to be part of a diverse group of people with various skills and talents challenged to work together toward a common destination with an "eye on the prize"? Join ...
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Lee Ann Dunlap
... and death and resurrection! So if we no longer are required to invest our lives in acquiring our own salvation, what is left for us to do? Worship! What's left for us to do? Abide in God’s presence. Make passionate love with God in each and every daily task, and passionately love and encourage each and every person who crosses our path along the way. What would your life be like if you, like Brother Lawrence, "practiced the presence of God"? •How might your day be different if you were to invite God ...
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Leonard Sweet
... the world naked and vulnerable, clad only in our faith. Mark portrays Jesus spending a good deal of his time and energy on the trip to Jerusalem preparing his disciples for what lay ahead. But each of the three incidents of the "passion narratives" are met with outright denial (8:32), frightened silence (9:32), or complete obtuseness (10:35). The disciples never seem to grasp the meaning of Jesus' message. They continue to misunderstand his role as the Christ. They fail to comprehend what discipleship ...
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Leonard Sweet
... is one of reconciliation he is still reliant upon those who hear his message freely choosing to accept its truth. The freedom to accept or reject Christ's reconciling power is still in the hands of each and every individual. Wild Strawberry - Passion. Jesus decried tepidness. The disciples' timidity in the storm evoked sharp words from Jesus. In this week's epistle Paul calls himself an "ambassador," and as such puts the burden for getting God's message across to humanity squarely on his own shoulders ...
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Leonard Sweet
... circumstances and proceed on faith. They are with Jesus, therefore they should know in their hearts that anything is possible. Perhaps it was for this reason that Jesus chose as his followers some fairly passionate, turbulent people. Some of them were even known as "zealots." Jesus was not afraid of enthusiasm or passion. Indeed, he looked for the overflowing power of the heart in people. Bishop Arthur Moore used to say, "I'd rather restrain a fanatic than try to resurrect a corpse." "Captain Planet" is one ...
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Leonard Sweet
... In fact, immigrant students have developed a slur and slam they hurl at one another when they see themselves becoming not all there. The slur is this: "You're becoming American." Resist the temptation to slide into being an "American" Christian. Be present with passion. Be Yourself. It has always been true: Everybody wants everyone else to be just like them. Oscar Wilde said that the first duty in life is to be as artificial as possible. Wilde continued: "What the second is, no one has yet discovered." God ...
509. John 18:33-37
John 18:33-37
Sweet
Leonard Sweet
... ' words direct our attention away from his title and focus on his embodiment of the divine mission. Beyond the issue of his kingship is Jesus' whole reason for coming into the world - "to testify to the truth" - a mission that includes Jesus' passion, crucifixion and resurrection. Indeed this is Jesus' answer to Pilate's earlier question, "What have you done?" He has come into the world to save it. John's rendition of this classic confrontation between Pilate and Jesus clearly demonstrates Jesus' growing in ...
510. Luke 9:28-36 (37-43)
Luke 9:28-36 (37-43)
Sweet
Leonard Sweet
... record with a great deal of consistency. Each of these gospel writers places the Transfiguration directly after Jesus makes his first passion prediction _ before he and the disciples begin winding their way to Jerusalem and the events that await them there. Yet ... by a glorious resurrection, are thus integrated into the traditions of the Law and the Prophets. Jesus' choice of the passion route to salvation is validated by two of the most powerful figures in Jewish history. Verse 32 contains some translation ...
511. Luke 24:1-12
Luke 24:1-12
Sweet
Leonard Sweet
... ." Just as they were initially "perplexed" at Jesus' disappearance, they are now to "remember" the lessons Jesus gave them as they traveled together in Galilee. Just as Jesus had taught them in 9:22, these women are now asked to recall the essence of his passion prediction "that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners, and be crucified, and on the third day rise again" (v.7). This Lukan call for remembrance is the first step toward their revitalized life as continuing disciples of Christ: not only to ...
512. John 18:33-37
John 18:33-37
Sweet
Leonard Sweet
... ' words direct our attention away from his title and focus on his embodiment of the divine mission. Beyond the issue of his kingship is Jesus' whole reason for coming into the world - "to testify to the truth" - a mission that includes Jesus' passion, crucifixion and resurrection. Indeed this is Jesus' answer to Pilate's earlier question, "What have you done?" He has come into the world to save it. John's rendition of this classic confrontation between Pilate and Jesus clearly demonstrates Jesus' growing in ...
513. Luke 9:28-36 (37-43)
Luke 9:28-36 (37-43)
Sweet
Leonard Sweet
... the watershed moment when Peter confessed Jesus to be "the Messiah of God" (9:20), in response to which Jesus proclaimed his first passion prediction (9:21-27). In Mark, six days pass, in Luke eight days go by, before today's events occur. There are a ... reference to Jesus' departure clearly points to his death, all that he was about to "accomplish" could include all of the passion events, the salvation they offer, or even all of Jesus' life experiences. As in Mark's version, Jesus' three disciples don' ...
514. Mark 10:35-45
Mark 10:35-45
Sweet
Leonard Sweet
... writer has Jesus and his disciples play out a similar exchange three separate times. In 8:31; 9:30-32; and 10:33-34, Jesus articulates clear predictions of his approaching rejection, his debasement and death, and his resurrection from the dead. Each of these passion predictions are then followed by some of the most ignorant, wrong-headed comments made anywhere by the disciples. In 8:32-33 Peter rebukes Jesus; in 9:33-34 all the disciples start clamoring about who is the greatest; and in 10:35-41 James ...
515. Mark 10:46-52
Mark 10:46-52
Sweet
Leonard Sweet
... grows ever shorter, we have today's text about Jesus' miraculous healing of the blind Bartimaeus (10:46-52). It is in this final scene before entering Jerusalem and the inauguration of a new stage of Jesus' ministry that the elements of passion, discipleship and miraculous power all come together. Mark's gospel begins this week by recording the quickest trip possible through Jericho. Jesus and his disciples come to Jericho and leave it all in one short breath. Obviously the only thing significant about ...
516. A Dramatic Career Change
Mark 1:14-20
Illustration
Scott H. Bowerman
... a NASCAR driver. Brauer is doing quite well since he made the transition from bricklayer to fisherman - In one recent year, he earned almost $800,000 in prize money and endorsements. Denny Brauer is a man who made a gutsy, courageous career change to pursue his passion of fishing. As they say, it's nice work if you can get it. But our scripture tells the story of four fishermen who themselves made a dramatic career change, so to speak, trading one kind of fishing for another, after Jesus of Nazareth came ...
517. A Vision for Coca-Cola
Mark 1:29-39
Illustration
Gary Nicolosi
... is my desire that everyone in the world have a taste of Coca-Cola." With a vision and dedication rarely matched in corporate American culture, Woodruff and his colleagues spanned the globe with their soft drink. Why is it all right for people to feel that passionate about a soft drink but not about taking Christ to the world? Are there no people who seek meaning and purpose for their lives? Are there no families in crisis that need Christ's love and understanding? Are there no young people at risk because ...
518. Not My Jesus!
Matthew 26:14-16
Sermon
Mike Ripski
... s a true story. It is our story. II. Editing the Story Prior to Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and the story of his Passion, he asks his disciples who they believe he is. Peter professes: “You are the Messiah, the Son of the Living God.” Jesus calls ... I to write a prescription for what is wrong with the world, it would be to have enemies spend time with the story of Jesus’ Passion. I’d tell them to remember his death and why he died. He died because his love sought to change how the world works, and ...
Sweet
Leonard Sweet
... had the most invested in Jewish identity and strength, will be the ones who “reject” him and who will stand by and let him “be killed.” But this is not the end of Jesus’ messianic mission. While this passage is referred to as a “passion prediction,” the final note sounded is one of triumph: After three days he will “rise again.” Jesus’ messianic identity reaches beyond the grave and breaks the power of death itself. For one who usually taught by telling stories and parables, there is no ...
520. Burnt at the Stake and Fired in Their Hearts
John 12:20-33
Illustration
Stephen Sizer
... go out to the common people, and let the love in their eyes comfort me for the hate in yours. You will be glad to see me burnt; but if I go through the fire I shall go through it to their hearts for ever and ever." What was the passion of Jesus? You are the passion of Jesus. Even if you were the only person in the whole world he would still have died for you. He would rather go to hell for you than to heaven without you.
Sweet
Leonard Sweet
... morning witness as a distinctly first person observation that “the stone had been taken away” (v.1). The darkness Mary traveled to reach the tomb shrouds Mary’s first response to this startling sight. Instead of investigating the tomb or recalling any of Jesus’ passion predictions, Mary turns and runs away from the open tomb. She makes a beeline to Simon Peter and “the other disciple, the one who Jesus loved,” and tells them what she has seen. But Mary’s words reveal that she can think only in ...
522. Proper 20
Mark 9:33-37, Mark 9:14-32, James 4:1-12, James 3:1-12, Proverbs 31:10-31
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John R. Brokhoff
... their sins crucify the Lord of life. Man is basically a rebel and he is bent toward evil. It means we all of every generation are guilty and we were there at the cross. 2. Ask (v. 32). Because the disciples did not understand the forecast of his passion, they had reason to ask him for an explanation. But they were afraid to ask. Why should they be afraid of Jesus? They often asked questions and received kind answers. Were they afraid because they did not want to face the awful truth about his tragic end? We ...
523. Where Does God Start?
1 Chronicles 29:1-9
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James Merritt
... truest statement made outside the Bible: "Everything rises and falls on leadership." When God moves, where does He start? He starts with leadership. But the next statement may surprise you. Leadership is not a matter of position, prestige, or personality. A leader is someone with a passion to get in on a God-given vision and to use his influence to make it a reality. Every one of you can exhibit the character of a leader. When God wants to do something God starts with – I. Leaders Who Model A Love For God ...
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James Merritt
... you later about how we at Cross Pointe are going to equip you and enable you to utilize your gifts, your abilities and your passions to serve His church. I just want you to know that you were put on this planet to make a contribution, to make the ... much God cares about lost people just look at the cross. The cross tells us what our mission is all about. We are to be passionate about our mission just as the Apostle Paul was. He said, "The most important thing is that I complete my mission, the work that the ...
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James Merritt
... has two sons; one plays football and the other plays the piano. The dad was a football player and wanted his sons to play football as well. The dad may not even care about music. It is so important that that dad show the same enthusiasm, the same passion, and the same enjoyment for his piano playing son that he does for his football playing son, because then he conveys to both that he loves them and accepts them, because of who they are, not because of what he wants. We are to love our children the same ...
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