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576. Be A Good Virus

Romans 8:1-17

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... white” “fish or fowl” argument. Romans 8:1-11 on one level sounds like a black and white disparity between “flesh” and “spirit.” The weakness of the flesh, the inability of the flesh to kick sin to the curb, is the indictment of the ... water or give us good examples, but to join together forever that which has so long been put asunder — the union of body and spirit. There are a couple of conditions necessary for you to be a “good virus” this week. First of all, you can’t be afraid of ...

577. Peter Addresses the Crowd

Acts 2:14-41

Understanding Series

David J. Williams

... 20:21; 26:20)—and be baptized … in the name of Jesus Christ (v. 38). Baptism was the sign of repentance and (on God’s part) of the forgiveness of sins (cf. 5:31; 10:43; 13:38f.; 26:18; see disc. on 3:19) and the gift of his Spirit (see notes on 2:2ff. and disc. on 18:25 and 19:4 for the baptism of John, which only anticipated these things). The distinctions of number in the Greek verbs are significant in this connection. The call to repentance and baptism—the individual’s response to God’s grace ...

578. Instructions to Timothy

1 Timothy 4:1-16

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... this kind of view about the End was apparently linked to Hellenistic dualism, which believed matter to be corrupt, or evil, and only spirit to be good. Just as some Corinthians denied a future bodily resurrection (1 Cor. 15:12, 35), and some at least took a ... even more clearly in 2 Timothy (1:13–14; 2:15; 2:24–26; 3:14–4:5). But Timothy must ultimately rely on the Holy Spirit, who, as 2 Timothy 1:6–7 and 14 make plain, is the source of the gift he is not to neglect (amelei, “disregard,” or “not ...

579. The Christian and the World

James 4:1-12

Understanding Series

Peter H. Davids

... tongue? Criticism usurps God’s authority, for as Paul states, “Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own Master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand” (Rom. 14:4). Therefore, behind the critical spirit lies a pride that rather than humbly looking to its own need of grace usurps the role of God and sets itself up as the judge of others as if, like God’s, their judgment mattered. Additional Notes 4:1 Some scholars believe the fights and quarrels ...

580. Suffering for Being a Christian

1 Peter 4:12-19

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... in 2:15; 3:17; 4:2 and implicitly in 2:19; 3:16, 21. The Greek verb in commit themselves means “to make a deposit,” as in the safe-keeping of a bank. The same Greek verb is used of Jesus on the cross committing his spirit to his Father (Luke 23:46). Peter spoke from experience. When in prison facing execution (Acts 12:6), he was soundly asleep, unworried and undisturbed. A blow from the angel was necessary to awaken him. The theme of believers committing themselves in trust to God is frequent in ...

581. Warning Against Antichrists

1 John 2:18-27

Understanding Series

Thomas F. Johnson

... not in us”; 1:10: “we make him [God] out to be a liar and his word is not in us”; 2:4: “[he] is a liar and the truth is not in him”; 2:27: “the anointing … is real and not counterfeit”; 4:6: “the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood”; 2 John 1–4, 7: “I love in the truth, … all who know the truth, … because of the truth, … in truth and love, … walking in the truth, … many deceivers, … such [a] person is the deceiver.…” For our author, on account of the conflict ...

582. Oracles of Restoration

Ezekiel 34:1-31, Ezekiel 35:1-15, Ezekiel 36:1-38, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Ezekiel 37:15-28

Understanding Series

Steven Tuell

... they were not breathing. Related to this meaning is the use of ruakh for “wind” (as in 1:4 and 37:9). In keeping with the invisible force of the wind and the life-giving power of the breath is a third meaning. Ruakh can also mean “spirit”—that is, the empowering, enlivening agency of persons (see 1:12, 20), and particularly of God (as in 36:26–27). A similar ambiguity in the Greek stands behind John 3:8, where Jesus uses the power of the wind (pneuma in Gk.), which “blows wherever it pleases ...

583. The Actions of the Triune Godhead Prove Jesus’s Divine Office

Mark 1:9-15

Teach the Text

Grant R. Osborne

... above) and come to a faith decision. As in 1:1, the kingdom message is called the “gospel” or “good news.” Theological Insights There are three primary insights. (1) Through a trinitarian act God proclaims Jesus as his Son by anointing him with his Spirit, thereby telling all that the new age of messianic fulfillment has begun. (2) God tests Jesus by using Satan to tempt him to use his messianic authority for his own benefit, but Jesus, using Deuteronomy, tells the devil that he will not repeat the ...

584. An Illustration from Marriage

Romans 7:1-6

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... “you died to the law” (7:4). There Paul admonished Christians to “live a new life” (6:4), here to “serve in the new way of the Spirit” (7:6). There he spoke of release from sin (6:7, 18), here of release from the law (7:3, 6). 7:1 Do you not know, ... ’s understanding. He does not have in mind two parts of a person, but rather two possibilities of existence. Flesh and spirit are two realms, two authorities under which we may live. Flesh is the fallen nature, humanity apart from grace, which is ...

585. The Penitential Psalm

Psalm 51:1-19

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... example, boldly petitions, Create in me, an act reserved solely for God in the OT for unprecedented mighty acts of creation. It also distinctively petitions God to imbue with joy (vv. 8, 12a) his acts of cleansing (vv. 7, 9) and of creating a new inner spirit (vv. 10, 12b). 51:13–17 This section is a distinctive variation of the vow of praise: my tongue will sing of your righteousness (vv. 14b and 15b). In this psalm attention has been devoted to cleansing from transgressions (v. 1) and sin (v. 2). Hence ...

586. We Will Be Changed

Ezekiel 37:1-14, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... you, my people, will know that I am the Lord when I open your graves and bring you up from them. I will put my Spirit in you and you will live, and I will settle you in your own land. Then you will know that I the Lord have spoken, and ... body, there is also a spiritual body. So it is written: “The first man Adam became a living being”; the last Adam, a life-giving spirit. The spiritual did not come first, but the natural, and after that the spiritual. The first man was of the dust of the earth; the second ...

587. Unsanctified

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... .” How do you battle evil in the world, and in the church? By keeping your eyes on Jesus. With scripture, prayer, worship, and praise of the One True Messiah, Son of God, our Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ. The Jesus you invite into your heart, the Holy Spirit you desire to reside within your soul, that’s not a simple teacher. That’s the power and protection and the victorious presence of God! May Jesus purge within all of us all that is unsanctified and restore our hearts in the power of the Holy ...

588. Holy Wisdom From On High!

Proverbs 8:1-36

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... and had reared six children of her own and 12 adopted children. In spite of her busy and useful life, she was noted for her poise and charm. The reporter asked how she had managed, amidst poverty, work, and responsibility to do it all with such a great and confident spirit. "You see," she answered, "I'm in a partnership. One day, a long time ago, I said, 'Lord, I'll do the work, and you do the worrying,' and I haven't had a worry since!" God, in his love and wisdom has promised to never leave us nor forsake ...

589. The Fruitful Vine

John 15:1-17, 1 John 4:7-21, Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 22:1-31

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

... . A word play is found in Greek between "pruning" (airei) and "cleaning" (cathairei). 7. "The Word." (v. 3) The word is not simply the letters on a page or the sound of a voice. It is produced by the breath, which is the same word in Greek and Hebrew as spirit. A spoken word carried with it the breath or life force of the person who said it. Jesus spoke with the authority of his person and thus carried with it the cleansing of forgiveness. 8. "Abide in me." (vv. 4, 5, 7) Persons who are in harmony with each ...

590. Week Three Of Lent

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... of our education. Can we broaden out and see ways to bring our knowledge to greater completeness? We need to reflect, to pray and ask, what would Jesus say or do? What is the intent of the government, the Church or the community? How can the letter and the spirit work together to form a more complete understanding? Vatican II gave us, among other things, a fresh way of looking at the law. As mature Christians we are asked to reflect on the law and God's will in our lives. Let us try to better submit to God ...

591. Easter 2

Acts 5:17-42, Revelation 1:4-8, John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... first church, following the resurrection of the Lord, is one of growth, enthusiasm and excitement. There is no reason to see this as a one-time, first-time-out-of-the-chute sort of phenomenon. The church can and must continue to grow today, and needs to recover the spirit of the first community. 1. Growth is God's plan for all life. a. When we stop growing, we start to die. b. Just as we expect our bodies to grow, we ought to expect our congregation to grow. i. In numbers. ii. In grace. 2. Growth results ...

592. Proper 25

Luke 18:9-14, Joel 2:18-27, Joel 2:28-32, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8, 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... for the years of the drought. Never again will they be put to shame. But, something more terrible than locusts is coming: the Day of the Lord. Its nearness will be known when Yahweh pours out his spirit upon all citizens and will be accompanied by signs and wonders in the sky and on earth. The promise of the Spirit was fulfilled on Pentecost. Epistle: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 With his life near the end, Paul looks forward to receiving a crown of righteousness. Paul realizes that death is near. He was tried in ...

593. Lent 5

John 11:1-16, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:1-17, John 11:17-37, John 11:38-44

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... Dead. Sermon Angle: Not only does God raise the dead (those who have physically died), he also raises the living-dead (those who have broken contact with God or are without hope). This sermon is directed to those who go through the motions of living but whose spirit is dead. Outline: 1. Ezekiel addressed a people without hope (the living-dead) 2. Many people today are in the same predicament 3. The Word of God raised them to life and gave them hope 4. The Word of the Risen Christ raises us and gives us ...

594. The Fruitful Vine

John 15:1-17

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

595. Is It Better To Catch Or Be Caught?

Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

Richard A. Wing

... Money is not required to buy one thing necessary (for) the soul." That is a saying close to the one that reminds us that "in heaven there is no one there who says, 'I wish I would have spent more time at the office.' " Sometimes people are caught by this spirit over the long haul and others are caught all at once. There was a man who was awakened out of a deep sleep and realized he was ignoring the faces near him, his wife's and his children's. He decided to change immediately. He left work early, got some ...

596. The Funnel of God

John 16:13

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... you have into that bottle. The funnel acts like a guide, and it puts the thing that you are pouring in just the right place so nothing is spilled or lost. A funnel is a very helpful tool. I would like us to think that the funnel is like the Spirit of God. We can try to do things on our own. We can look at the trees and the birds and bees, and see how God has made them, and the way that he takes care of them, and we can try to understand how God wants us to live ...

597. Easter 2

Acts 5:17-42, Revelation 1:4-8, Revelation 1:9-20, John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31

Sermon Aid

... the first church, following the resurrection of the Lord, is one of growth, enthusiasm and excitement. There is no reason to see this as a one-time, first-time-out-of-the-chute sort of phenomenon. The church can and must continue to grow today, and needs to recover the spirit of the first community. 1. Growth is God's plan for all life a. When we stop growing, we start to die b. Just as we expect our bodies to grow, we ought to expect our congregation to grow 1. In numbers 2. In grace 2. Growth results from ...

598. Proper 8

Lk 9:51-62 · Gal 5:1, 13-25 · 1 Ki 19:15-21

Sermon Aid

... time, a Christian is a servant (slave) to all others because of love. We are free to be servants to all people because we have the spirit of love in our hearts. Thus, love is the fulfilling of the Law. As a Christian is a saint and a sinner at the same time, ... because - a. Love fulfills every law - v. 14 b. Love applies to every life situation - v. 25 c. Love comes from the Spirit - v. 22 WORSHIP RESOURCES Prayer of the Day: "O God, you have prepared for those who love you joys beyond understanding. Pour ...

599. Proper 12

Lk 11:1-13 · Col 2:6-15 · Gen 18:20-32 · 2 Ki 5:1-15

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... Note the progressive persistence in v. 9: "Ask - seek - knock.") D. Presents - vv. 11-13. God is not reluctant to give gifts. He does not have to be persuaded to help. As a father gives only good gifts, God gives the same to his children. Of all gifts, the Holy Spirit is the best. 2. No is Not the Answer. 11:5-10. Need: It is common practice among us to ask once and forget it. How long should we pray for something? Is unanswered prayer a "no" answer? in the text Jesus teaches that there is no limit to the ...

600. Then He Went Home

Mark 3:20-30

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... How can Satan cast out Satan?" Jesus asked. "I have come to clean up the house of the human soul," he said in effect. "The first thing to do is to bind the Evil One who has gained so much control over so many. I cast out unclean spirits, not by the power of Satan, but by the power of God." "A Kingdom divided against itself cannot stand." The scene changes now and we see President Abraham Lincoln searching his soul for the right answers in the famous Douglas-Lincoln debates. Lincoln reached back, far back in ...

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