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526. What kind of Cup Do You Bring?

1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Sermon

Various Authors

... to that question greatly determines what you will receive of God’s grace as you gather for worship and the Lord’s Supper. What kind of cup do you bring? The cup I am talking about is the receptacle of your life which is able to receive the grace and gifts God desires to give you. What kind of cup do you bring? Some people bring a full cup. Some bring a partially filled cup. And others bring an empty cup. Let us look at what this imagery means. I. Some people bring a cup that is already filled It does ...

527. Treasures You Can Share

1 Corinthians 14:13

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... you ever heard about people who speak in tongues? That means that they can speak in a foreign language that even they don’t understand, but they believe that it is a gift from God. St. Paul knew about it and, as a matter of fact, he could speak in tongues. But Paul said that we must be careful about the way that we use the gift. Sometimes people are more impressed about what they are doing than what actual good they are doing. Paul thought that this was dangerous. I have an example of what I am talking ...

528. Counting The Cost?

Mark 12:41-44

Sermon

Warren Thomas Smith

... best they can, and more, much more! When all is said and done, all that God asks is that we do our best. We are not judged by what others do or do not do. The widow was not mindful of what those about her might think. She made her gift. That was it. Barbara, my wife, was talking to a women’s group about the sacrificial offering which had been very disappointing. At the close of the meeting an older woman came forward. She was the wife of a retired missionary, living on retirement income. "I was going to ...

529. Jerry's Christmas

John 1:1-18

Sermon

Clark D. Cowden

... night Jerry slept in his car, in the driveway of the mansion. The next morning was Christmas morning, and he wanted to give his gifts to his children. As usually, the youngest ones woke up first. They quietly snuck downstairs and looked at the tree, and all the ... go away, but only for a while. One day, I will return for you. I want you to be ready. Because when I come back, the gifts that I bring for you, and anyone else who believes in me, will be so wonderful, I can't even begin to describe them. "Remember ...

530. Making It Last

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

Timothy J. Smith

... warm, sturdy clothes." Lisa and Todd experienced a joy they had never felt before. "Next year," Lisa said, "my husband and I will celebrate Christmas twice. The first time will be in July!" A neighbor asked Todd why they had spent their Christmas money buying gifts for other people. Todd answered, saying the "joy of giving is rewarding beyond belief, and the need is always there." "The world hears the gospel when it sees it." That was what John the Baptist meant when he said, "Do those things that will show ...

531. Polished Up For Christmas

Matthew 3:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... states that 31 percent of men believe they have a better chance of winning the Heisman trophy than finding the right holiday gifts for their wives. Only 18 percent of women feel the same sense of doom about shopping for their spouses. (1) That ... and demonstrate our love to others. There is an old Christmas story by Pearl S. Buck about a young man's first experience of giving a gift from the heart: Rob was fifteen years old that Christmas, a strapping young man who was a great help on his family's farm. Farm ...

532. The Peace That Christ Gives

John 14:15-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... purpose? Or perhaps, "To enrich someone else's life ” someone who cannot do anything for me in return." Or, "To use my gifts, abilities and opportunities to the utmost. To make a significant contribution to the world in which I live." Those are some ... . It's good to have a great driving purpose in your life. Indeed, Christ will supply us with those if we ask. But the greatest gift He can give us is Himself. Then we truly know His peace in our minds and in our hearts. 1. Larry Bird, DRIVE! THE STORY OF ...

533. Can A Christian Brag?

Ephesians 2:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... of "do's and don'ts," it is about allowing the Holy Spirit to work in us to bring about holy living. We can boast of following the rules or doing good works; we can't boast about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. That is a gift from God. (5) So, can a Christian brag? We are on dangerous ground spiritually if we do. There is something very offensive about a proud Christian. Such pride can cause us to look down on others, to pass judgement on others, and, in some most regrettable instances, even to ...

534. I Am Unworthy

Jeremiah 1:1-19, Jeremiah 6:1-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... your lips, your guilt has departed and your sin is blotted out." What did Isaiah do to become worthy? Not a thing! The angel did it for him. That's grace. That's the Gospel. We're not worthy, but no problem. God has made us worthy through the gift of God's Son. It's interesting--the theme of unworthiness runs through our lessons for today. In Luke's Gospel, Simon Peter and some other disciples were out fishing. They had toiled all night and caught nothing. Jesus told them to let down their nets one more ...

535. Going Home for Christmas?

John 1:1-18

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... convict. He said, "Sir, I am that young man." If the heart is to turn home toward Christmas, it must turn first to God. The power of sin shackles us from turning home to God by making us feel guilty, dirty and alienated. God gives us the gift of His Son, Jesus, to liberate us from those feelings in order that He may lead us in the direction of home again. Likewise, our lives will never be complete until we acknowledge the great universal truth that St. Augustine shared: "Thou hast made us for thyself and ...

536. Obedience Really Matters

Matthew 7:15-23

Sermon

Phil Thrailkill

... we will be severed, just like these supposed prophets. The admiration of faith is a necessary and repeated beginning; participation in the gifts and powers of the Holy Spirit is an incredible bonus, but what Jesus is after is that we learn to do what ... needy person. God wants to get people help and will use any who are willing to be used. I am, in this case of spiritual gifts, merely a pass through. You may not like it, but God regularly pours the water of life through dirty pipes. If someone sends you money ...

537. How's the Old Complaint?

Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... realized that with all of the mistakes that they had made, it was grace that enabled them to survive. It illustrated what the Pilgrims knew already, we are dependent on God for our existence, and for life itself. That is the perspective of the Bible. Life is a gift, and the Giver is dependable. That is the point of the Noah story. After the Flood, God made a covenant with Noah, but it was a covenant with all of creation, for all the earth, that he would never destroy the earth because of human sin. He said ...

538. Proper 15

Genesis 45:1-28, Isaiah 56:1-8, Romans 11:11-24, Romans 11:25-32, Matthew 15:1-20, Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... For people a promise is meant to be broken. But not with God! For him a promise is a promise. God never breaks a promise. "For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable." This is reassuring to us who live in a world where a person's word has become largely unreliable. ... will come to Jesus, because – a. Jealousy of the Gentiles will force them to come - v. 14. b. God's call and gifts to the Jews are irrevocable - v. 29. c. Their disobedience will result in God's mercy - v. 31. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm of ...

539. It Is Good News!

1 John 4:7-21

Sermon

James McCormick

... is His. Listen to this emphasis in scripture: “By grace you have been saved through faith. It is not your own doing. It is the gift of God.” “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” “This is love, not that we loved God, but that He loved us, and ... not how we feel about God, but how God feels about us, not that we love God, but that God loves us. We have to receive that gift in faith. We have to trust it. We have to live as if it is true. But the place where it all starts is with God’s ...

540. The Counter Intelligence of the Cross

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... , for he can unwaveringly assert, “God is faithful.” It is the plan of this faithful God that brought the Corinthians the gospel testimony that “called” them into a “fellowship” which is made possible by “his Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” (v.9) The gifted, called together community that Paul has greeted and given thanks for is now ready to hear the apostle’s intended message, a unit that extends from 1:10-4:21. Our text today contains Paul’s first tenets, naming the basic problem that ...

541. It’s About God

John 3:14-21

Sermon

David T. Ball

... of spiritual growth is to try to assess whether we think something’s important because it’s also important to God, or more because it’s important to us. It’s about the God whose love for us knows no bounds, and who has fully expressed that love in the gift and exaltation of Jesus Christ. When we keep the amazing extent to which God has gone to let us know about that love in mind, it’s much easier for our lives to focus on the things that really matter. When it’s about us, and what we have done ...

542. To Catch a Thief

Exodus 20:15

Sermon

James Merritt

... who has need." (Ephesians 4:28, NASB) If you will look carefully, you will see the three ways anybody has anything. Whatever you have, you either have: By stealing it By working for it By receiving it as a gift from someone else Therefore anything you have that you have not earned, or received as a gift or an inheritance you have stolen and it makes you a thief. We all know the obvious meaning of this commandment would be the actual physical taking of something from someone else whether you do it by force ...

543. Good News for Widows

Mark 12:41-44

Sermon

King Duncan

... more than his wealthy brother. The actual amount of her dollars was less, but the level of her commitment to Christ was far greater than his brother’s. Once this woman decided to give up her monthly appointment at the beauty parlor so she could make an extra gift for a building program. This pastor went to see her to say to say to her that this was not necessary. After all, this monthly appointment that she felt was a luxury to have her hair done was her one pleasure in life. Plus, she enjoyed the contact ...

544. Because God Said So, That’s Why!

Luke 2:1-7

Drama

Lois Anne DeLong

... headed back to the palace. Esther: Go back? But you’re carrying the myrrh, the most important thing. (David pulls a jar out of bundle and hands it to Esther.) David: Here. You take the stinky stuff. What can a baby do with it anyway? It’s a dumb gift and this is a dumb trip. I’m staying here. (Esther hesitates and when she sees David will not change his mind, she takes the myrrh. She pulls a blanket out of her bundle and hands it to David, then gently places the myrrh inside bundle.) Esther: Here. It ...

545. Celebrating Generosity

Mark 12:38-44

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... considered by most to be too tall to even be a jockey, was chosen to ride Seabiscuit. All of his life Red has had a gift but Charles Howard and Tom Smith are the only ones who have every really believed in him. Red disappoints them in a race when he' ... him and he's not sure he's welcome anymore. But as he's leaving he remembers what his father said: "You have a gift" and he returns. In returning Red finds acceptance, welcome and the beginning of healing. Red asks Howard if he can borrow some money. Howard ...

546. Discover the Surprise of Christmas

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... place where the child was. [10] When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. [11] On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. [12] And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road. B. Now I don't want you to think God wants us be anything like Herod, except maybe in the ...

547. The Door of Forgiveness

1 Timothy 2:1-15

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... which we change from seeing ourselves victims to seeing ourselves as victors. Forgiveness enables us to move from weakness to strength, from inadequacy to self-affirmation. Forgiveness is a gift, a present, a favor, an offering. We do not earn gifts, we are given gifts. People do not earn gifts, they are offered gifts. A gift is just that – a gift. Nobody can demand forgiveness. We only give forgiveness. If there is any ought, it is the ought of opportunity, not the ought of obligation. If you choose to ...

548. Come

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... horses. Sometimes we acts like horses, too. We're presented with every opportunity to drink and "take the water of life as a gift." But we don't. We hold back. Sometimes even when we're thirsty. B. But drinking from the "water of life" is sort ... reasons we need to "COME AND TO DRINK." We are called to be "instruments of righteousness." As "instruments of righteousness," using our gifts and talents in creative ways to serve God, we need constant "tuning" or a constant refreshing of the Spirit to keep us ...

549. Mystery of the Unlikely

Luke 1:39-55

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... the living room, the two continued to look at the manger scene. At length a smile spread across the woman's face and the child took her hand. In the midst of a day filled with so much busyness, food and opening, the two of them quietly received God's gift. Today we come face to face with a mind-boggling, bumfuzzling, unlikely idea and story. It's a story that is almost incomprehensible in its simplicity and truth. It's a story that is, in itself, a ...

550. Grand Opening

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

Robert J. Elder

... most grievous of wrongs to keep this gospel to ourselves, a warm fireside memory of family gathered, tree trimmed, dinner simmering in the oven, as though Christmas was meant to be no more than our own private experience; the coming of the foreigners bearing their load of strange gifts is meant to remind us that the nativity was for the world. We are not only to remember that. We are to help make it come true. We might take it for granted that the gospel is for the world. We have heard it often enough. But ...

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