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551. The Sweet Scent of Death

John 12:1-8

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... the memory of that intimate, loving moment forever locked in his heart and mind, evoked by the sweet smell of lingering spikenard. No matter how long that journey takes or how many clothes the guards strip away, the smell of that oil on Jesus’ skin will remain with him to the moment of his death. The feet that trudge through dirt and stone, carrying that wooden cross with every step, send wafts of perfume through the air, reminding him of her care. Even when he’s hoisted onto the cross, the memory of ...

552. Acres of Diamonds

1 Timothy 6:10

Sermon

Russell Conwell

... was remarkable and people think they must go there to get rich. Out of that one hundred and seven millionaires only seven of them made their money in New York, and the others moved to New York after their fortunes were made, and sixty- seven out of the remaining hundred made their fortunes in towns of less than six thousand people, and the richest man in the country at that time lived in a town of thirty-five hundred inhabitants, and always lived there and never moved away. It is not so much where you are ...

553. Close! But No Cigar!

John 3:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... me who God is? What have I been missing all my life? And that brings us to the first thing we learn from today’s Bible passage: There’s a world of difference between knowing about God and knowing God. A man from Syria, who chose to remain anonymous for fear of persecution, shared how the knowledge of Jesus changed his life. He was devout and disciplined in the practice of his country’s religion. He had been studying their holy book since childhood, but he knew he was missing something vital in his ...

554. What, Then, Would You Be?

2 Corinthians 5:20b—6:10

Sermon

Dr. Ronald Love

... hole. After he disrobed and got into the river, she promptly sat down on his clothes. Recognizing who she was, Adams pleaded, “Let me get out and dress, and I swear you shall have your interview.” Royall was unconvinced of the sincerity behind the remark and remained seated. When the president still refused to answer questions posed to him, Royall threatened to scream if Adams attempted to get out of the water. This would summon nearby fishermen around the bend of the river. While President Adams ...

555. Capernaum by the Sea

Matthew 4:12-23

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... St. Peter’s Fish, would be to net all of the others in the process first. This in essence was Jesus’ evangelistic method, his “Shepherd Search Team Method,” if you will. He would pull in every sheep he could. He would teach to them all. Those who remained would become part of his flock. Those whom he couldn’t reach, he would not continue to pursue. He would start in Capernaum, his home base for communications. And he would proceed to teach, heal, and proclaim in every town along the Way of the Sea ...

556. Moksha

Romans 8:6-11

Sermon

Dr. Ronald Love

... this morning. Paul wrote, and I quote, “But you are not in the flesh; you are in the Spirit, since the Spirit of God dwells in you.” Paul realizes that we live between the bookends. With Pentecost we have been given the Spirit, and that Spirit will remain with us to the end of time. As Paul writes, “If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies.” This periscope is Paul’s assurance that believers will ...

557. The Debt of Love

Romans 13:8-14

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... for others reflects God’s love for us. God is all-powerful and all loving. The only way we can Gift-Love God is to pass God’s love to our neighbor. If you’re happy and you know it, raise your glass. “Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law.” 1. Max Lucado, “Touch of Christ,” https://www.preachingtoday.com/sermons/sermons/2005/august/197.html. 2. From a sermon by Rodney Buchanan. 3. Source unknown. 4. http ...

558. Fearless

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Google and other search engines for information on every available topic. We can access everything not only fully but instantly. We have become our own authorities. The technological revolution has caused us to embrace a community of “online” relationships that remain convenient but mostly superficial. As the wellness movement, good in many ways, has increased, we have learned to invest in ourselves rather than others, to care first for our own needs, and to value quick and effortless change, making ...

559. Seeing What We Don’t Want To See

John 12:20-33

Sermon

Mary Austin

... that we never learn to let go of ourselves and our selfishness in those places. We never become better people without other people. We never grow without other people to aggravate us, to mirror our own flaws, and show us where we’re weak, and point out our silliness. We remain alone, if we don’t have that in our life of faith. The God of the golf course and the hiking trail is always going to be a pale imitation of God, because that’s all we can do for ourselves. This is tough stuff. We would love to ...

560. The Kings of the South and the North

Daniel 11:2-35

Teach the Text

Ronald W. Pierce

... rage and fight against Antiochus, who will raise a large army, but it will be defeated in the battle of Raphia (217 BC).[12] When the army is carried off, Ptolemy will be filled with pride and will slaughter many thousands, yet he will not remain triumphant.[13] For Antiochus will muster another army, larger than the first; and after several years, he will advance with a huge army fully equipped. Syrian, Seleucid Dominance of Judea (11:14–28):[14] In those times many will rise against Ptolemy V (204–181 ...

561. Lord To Whom Shall We Go?

John 6:56-69

Sermon

David Coffin

... . Jesus knows how a person who is no longer on the sports team, cheerleading squad, or working for the major employer in the community feels when their best efforts are rejected, and are left alone without the people they thought to be their friends. The words of Jesus remain intact, “…he who eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is food indeed, and my blood is drink indeed. He who eats my flesh and drinks my blood abides in me, and ...

562. Famine of the Heart

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... of launching into a set of precepts, he began to tell a story. We call this story, “The Prodigal Son.” Prodigal because the son in question recklessly and carelessly spent his entire inheritance on frivolous things. Son, because no matter what he did, he remained his Father’s son! As it turns out, the particulars of this title will be important to the story! The question? Who is experiencing the greater famine? Let’s take a look. The story begins with a saga of two sons (hence the comparison). For ...

563. Hearing A Familiar Voice

John 10:22-30

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... and marvelous abilities of humankind would make us like impatient children, eager to strike out on our own and find our self-made destinies. Only if God would hold back a sense of full satisfaction from our souls would we search our way back home. This remains a perennial theological paradox: it is the creative act of God that gives us freedom. Yet when we use our abilities for our own ends, we tend to lose what is best in ourselves and often demean it in others, pushing like adolescents away from our ...

564. Wait for It...

Luke 24:44-53

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Baltimore Symphony already at the age of 11. She began her bachelor’s degree at the Curtis School of Music at the age of 12 and graduated at age 16, after which she began playing as a soloist with symphony orchestras around the world. She remains a frequent celebrated guest of the Philadelphia Orchestra. Yet even Hilary needed to take a hiatus a year ago due to double pinched nerves in her neck and shoulders –injuries common to professional violinists. She returns to the stage this year after a 7-month ...

565. For Someone Who Heroically Suffered, Yet Spread Good Cheer

John 19:25-27 · 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Eulogy

Richard E. Zajac

... why that occurs. The trauma of the tree’s death stimulates growth hormones within the seed. Second, they are now able to absorb the sunlight which was previously blocked by the tree. And third, they get moisture and nutrients from the tree’s root system which still remains intact even though the tree is gone. I believe that you can say that James and Michael; David and Mary Anne Borgioli; David Jr. and Mary Ann; Ed and Pat Bujalski; and many of you here; you are the seeds Linda has left behind. Just as ...

566. A Call To Community

Acts 16:6-10

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... what it meant to be hurt by love. He was hurt by a member of the inner circle, his most trusted group. Judas betrayed the community of faith's trust in him when he betrayed Christ. We too may have times of disappointment in the community, but the community remains an integral part of the life of a Christian. Lydia responded to the call of God. She became a follower of Christ and a member of his community. As such she played a pivotal role in the establishment of the church at Philippi. We too can be blessed ...

567. Keep Things Flowing

Luke 16:19-31

Sermon

Richard Patt

... see what we don't want to see. But most of the time, I dare say, we see it all. It is just that in our sinful selfishness, we tell ourselves we cannot be bothered by the needs of other human beings. In the lengthy verses of this story that remain, Jesus makes it clear that if we have our minds and hearts made up not to hear and see, we probably won't. Jesus suggests the radical nature of the situation when he concludes here, "If they do not hear Moses and the prophets, neither will they be convinced if ...

568. Why Did Pastor Hypnotize Jenny?

Jeremiah 33:1-26

Sermon

Tony Everett

... will be saved and Jerusalem will dwell securely. And this is the name by which it will be called: "Yahweh Sidquenu" (The Lord is our righteousness). Here is God in action. Here is a promise of comfort and hope to those who are discouraged. Here is an admonition to remain faithful to those who are ready to give up. And, best of all, here is a promise that the Lord has kept, in Jesus, Son of God, the Christ. We are beginning the Advent Season, in which we are reminded again, and again: "The days are here, the ...

569. Gifts: Rejected And Exchanged, Accepted And Shared

1 Samuel 2:12-26

Sermon

Tony Everett

... Lord is a fine example of this relationship (1 Samuel 1 and 2). Remember that Samuel's mother, Hannah, had been barren for many years. In spite of being the object of ridicule and scorn (1:6) and suffering from deep sadness (1:16), Hannah remained in faithful relationship to the Lord. Hoping against all hope, she continued in prayer to God. And the gift was given. A son was born. A relationship was offered, accepted, and shared. Hannah dedicated the young child to the Lord. After Samuel was weaned, Hannah ...

570. An Awesome Homecoming

Sermon

Tony Everett

... and relatives are now empty. For others, homes standing empty during the holidays are now reoccupied by families getting ready to resume work and school activities. And for some, homes that were lonely during Christmas and New Year's Day still remain lonely today. Routines begin again. Problems put on hold for a few weeks begin to surface anew. Visions of sugarplum fairies bringing continuing joy and everlasting peace are shattered and scattered, at least until next year, just like the Christmas decorations ...

571. Who's In Charge Here, Anyway?

Genesis 45:1-28

Sermon

Tony Everett

... gates. Finally when he did not appear, Saint Peter ventured down into the fiery place of torment. "You belong in heaven," said Saint Peter. "Come up with all the saints." Up to his neck in slime and stench, the younger brother replied, "No. I choose to remain here." Puzzled, Saint Peter urged him even more fervently. "Please come with me. You have been faithful. A place has been made ready for you. Why won't you take your rightful place in eternity?" By this time the burning slime had nearly covered the ...

572. How Long Will You Limp? (Because God Is Tired Of The Bull)

1 Kings 18:16-46

Sermon

Carlyle Fielding Stewart

... the desires of our hearts. Elijah understood as a prophet of God he must do what was pleasing to God. The bull he presented was consumed by fire, which at least gave the people bull burgers because it was offered as atonement, while the bull of the priests remained what it was, just bull, because it was offered as an appeasement. It was insincere and had no substance. How long shall you limp between the two opinions, because God is really tired of the bull! God is tired of the bull of wavering, the bull of ...

573. How To Find Water When Your Well Runs Dry!

Jeremiah 2:1-3:5

Sermon

James McLemore

... with top pay and good benefits, are now service workers with longer hours, less pay, and no benefits. The system is in place, but when we let down our buckets, the well is running dry. In the midst of this breakdown of systems, there is one system meant to remain. When all other systems run dry, the church has a deep well, a reservoir of living water, that all other systems can turn to. The church is a system that can never run dry. But when the sick come, and the poor come, and the uneducated come to the ...

574. Catching Men

Luke 5:1-11

Illustration

John R. Steward

... asked both the members and pastors of these churches what they thought the purpose of their church really was. Dr. Arn reports that 89 percent of the people in those churches said that the purpose of their church was to take care of the needs of the members. The remaining eleven percent believed that the purpose of the church was to reach the world with the gospel. Contrast this with the pastors. Ninety percent of the pastors said that the purpose of their church was to reach the world for Christ while the ...

575. Proper 18

Psalm 139:1-24, Philemon 1:8-25, Philemon 1:1-7, Jeremiah 18:1--19:15, Luke 14:25-35

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

... whom he spoke. Corporate assignments often mean that families have to relocate several times in the course of a career if they want to advance up the ladder of the hierarchy. Even the church expects that pastors will move after a few years. A minister wanted to remain in a local congregation where he had been for eight years. He was much liked in the community. He was told, however, that if he did not accept reassignment, he was dead-ended at that location. So he broke ties, uprooted his family, and went to ...

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