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676. Staying Close to Christ

John 13:31-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... as “My little children . . .” These were big, tough men. But he calls them, “My little children . . .” This is a term of love by which Jesus expresses his concern for them. And then once again he announces that he is going away and they will not be ... to the third ingredient: If you’re going to play together as a team, you’ve got to care for one another. You’ve got to love each other. Each player has to be thinking about the next guy and saying to himself: If I don’t block that man, Paul is ...

677. A Jiffy for Eternity

John 3:1-17

Sermon

Robert Leslie Holmes

... giving them a hearing to find out what they are doing, does it?" (John 7:51). Meeting this God who comes to us in Christ has a way of changing everything about how we view all of life. To God be the glory! Nicodemus' questions found answers in God's love in Jesus Christ and ours do too. In a jiffy, Nicodemus' life was changed for eternity. If you belong to Jesus, whether you received Christ suddenly or over a period of time, your life was changed by the self-same truth for the same eternity and you will one ...

678. Run Away Bride

Exodus 24:1-18, Matthew 22:1-14, Hosea 1:1-2:1

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... ? Is that really enough? There is a whole runaway bride genre of movies. In some of them, the groom gets cold feet because he is in love with another. In others of them, it’s the bride who either runs away or calls off the wedding at the last minute. Have you ever ... year fell on the same day as Ash Wednesday, and this being the first Sunday in Lent, we can focus on God’s love story, which culminates time and again with food and feasting. Here in Exodus, as well as in many other scriptures including the ...

679. Prayers for the Sundays After Easter

Bulletin Aid

Rolland R. Reece

... will not turn away from your creation, for you have intended it to be our source of life. How grateful we are that you are who you are. How good it is that we can place into your care all of who we are. We pray, in gratitude, through the love of your Son. Amen. This morning, O God our Savior, we thank you for friends. For the people that we see again and again at the bank, in the grocery store, at the prescription counter, whose smiles and service we often take for granted. We're grateful for the friends ...

680. Easter 5

John 15:1-17, Acts 8:26-40, Acts 9:19b-31, 1 John 4:7-21

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Russell F. Anderson

... to Christ is compared to the relationship of the branches to the trunk of the vine. Just as the branches derive their existence from the trunk of the vine, so believers receive their life from Christ. The object of the believer's existence is to bear fruit (the works of love). A note of judgment is also sounded; those who do not bear fruit are pruned from the vine and burned (v. 6). We can do nothing good or of eternal consequence if we do not remain close to Christ. Gospel: John 14:15-21 If the believer ...

681. What It Takes to Stay Christian

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Sermon

Raymond Gibson

... may never meet her until we meet in heaven. But one thing I do know about her for certain. She understands clearly what it takes to stay Christian in these days. It takes "the work of faith," or to use her word, evangelizing. It requires "the labor of love," or discipling; both must be carried out in "steadfastness of hope" in helping to fulfill the Great Commission. That’s what it takes to stay Christian in Florida today, even as it did in Thessalonica in St. Paul’s day. That’s also what it takes in ...

682. The Eleventh Commandment

John 13:31-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... 't die just because your mother did. Be alive while you are alive." (2) Out of the mouths of babes. How do we witness to the world that Christ is alive? We do it by being alive ourselves. How do we witness to the world that God is love? We do it by loving one another. In that popular film a few years back, THE COLOR PURPLE, Sophie experienced some kindnesses in a dark and troubling time in her life that deeply affected her. Looking back on those kindnesses, she said, "It was then I knew that there was a God ...

683. A Fragrant Offering

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... maturity. It may have to hang tough to the point of leaving a daughter in jail for a week to hopefully bring her to her senses. That happened with a couple in our church a few weeks ago who know the meaning, but also the pain, of tough love. It may have to speak the painful truth in order to save a person from living a lie and betraying themselves. A school supervisor was speaking to a teacher about her professional growth. The teacher did not want to hear what was being said and defensively protested: "I ...

684. The Heartbeat of a Christian

1 John 3:16-24

Sermon

King Duncan

... ’clock on a Friday afternoon as he was trying to leave the office. Collins had just worked a sixty-hour week. He was exhausted and wanted to ignore the phone. But he answered it anyway. The voice on the other end of the line was Jimmy, a client of Love & Action. Jimmy was very sick and very scared. Collins confesses that his first emotion when he answered the call wasn’t compassion, but anger. He really wanted to go home and rest. He wanted a couple of hours at the end of the week when no one needed him ...

685. Inside Out

James 5:7-10

Sermon

Charley Reeb

... entered the room. He walked over to the bedside of his dying mother, leaned over, and kissed her on the cheek. He was so moved by how weak she was that he said, “Mom, you have been such a good mother to me. And, I want you to know I love you.” The mother started to cry; and through her tears, she said: “Son, that’s the first time you’ve ever told me. Last Friday was your sixty-third birthday and that’s the first time you ever told me.” Moore comments by saying, “Isn’t that something? It ...

686. A Cross-Shaped Life

Mark 12:28-34

Sermon

April Yamasaki

... said that he came so that we "may have life, and have it abundantly" (John 10:10). The cross that was an instrument of torture and death was transformed by the death and resurrection of Jesus into a powerful symbol of victory over death, a symbol of God's great love and forgiveness, a symbol of life and joy in the Lord. As we return to our homes, to our schools and places of work and play, as we continue to be the church wherever we are, may we live a cross-shaped life, reaching up to God and reaching out ...

687. Faith A New Potential for Life

Romans 4:1-25

Sermon

Robert G. Tuttle

... his life was now good, and God accepted it. As Bishop W. T. Watkins put it in a little book, The Nature and Meaning of Christian Faith: "When a sinful man comes to Christ, though he is anything but a righteous man, his faith in the redeeming love of Christ is substituted for the righteousness the man lacks; and he is therefore accounted righteous." By faith this person has turned his back on his sinful past and has turned his face toward his yearning for righteousness. He is now, in the sight of God, what ...

688. A Thinking Person’s Thankful Prayer

Philippians 1:1-11

Sermon

Raymond Gibson

... up and see the altar, the same altar before which you have worshiped all your life. Concentrate on that altar." Then when you are about two-thirds of the way down, you will see him, the one whom you will marry and to whom you will pledge your love. Concentrate on him." This advice calmed the bride down, and the next day she got through the service without a hitch. Only a few people sitting in, the pews next to the aisle were able to hear her muttering through gritted teeth as she passed: "Aisle, altar, him ...

689. Advice from a Billionaire

Mark 12:28-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... life that precious, priceless kingdom that he taught. That is the first thing we need to see. The kingdom of God is already here and available to us. There is a second thing that must be said from this text: the kingdom has something to do with unconditional love. Warren Buffet is pretty smart for a billionaire. With our finite minds there is not a whole lot we can say about the kingdom of God. Jesus doesn’t describe it in detail, but one thing we can say with an air of certainty, is that it has something ...

690. Easter 5

Jn 13:31-35 · Acts 11:1-18; 13:44-52; 14:21-27 · Rev 21:1-6 · Ps 148

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... new world vv. 2-3. c. Living conditions in the new world v. 4. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 148 "His glory is above earth and heaven." (v. 13c) Prayer Of The Day: "Oh God, form the minds of your faithful people into a single will. Make us love what you command and desire what you promise, that, amid all the changes of this world, our hearts may be fixed where true joy is found." Hymn Of The Day: "Lord Of All Nations, Grant Me Grace" Theme Of The Day: What's New In Religion? Gospel A new ...

691. Easter 5

Jn 13:31-35 · Acts 13:44-52; 14:8-18; 21-27 · Rev 21:1-5

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Russell F. Anderson

... order of evil is on the way out - v. 1 b. God is in the new world - vv. 2-3 c. Living conditions in the new world - v. 4 WORSHIP RESOURCES Prayer of the Day: "O God, form the minds of your faithful people into a single will. Make us love what you command and desire what you promise, that, amid all the changes of this world, our hearts may be fixed where true joy is found." Hymn of the Day: "Lord of all nations, Grant me Grace" Theme of the Day: What's New in Religion? Gospel - A new commandment ...

692. The Two Ultimate Questions of Life

Luke 10:25-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... he has a very short time to live. And so this man changes his style of living. In the chorus, the man says to his friend: “I went sky diving, I went Rocky Mountain climbing, I went 2.7 seconds on a bull named Fumanchu And I loved deeper and I spoke sweeter. And I gave forgiveness I’d been denying. Someday,” the refrain concludes, “I hope you get the chance to live like you were dying.” Good advice. So many people live dreary pointless lives. Someone has noted that the average American spends three ...

693. Pop Verses: John 3:16

John 3:16

Sermon

Charley Reeb

... of the verse. I believe this series is going to give you a lot of food for thought about these popular verses. Today we are going to focus on what is probably the most well known Bible verse of all time. Let’s say it together: “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life.” –John 3:16 Martin Luther called this verse, “The gospel in miniature.” In just 27 words it sums up the gospel. It has become the mantra ...

694. Peace and Joy

Romans 5:1-11

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... say Christ died; quite another to say Christ died for me! Thus, Christ died for us is not only the gospel distilled to four words, it is by necessity the personal confession of every Christian. 5:9–11 Paul’s magisterial exposition of the transforming love of God reaches its apogee in verses 9–11. Paul utilizes a rabbinic comparison from lesser to greater, or from light to heavy, known in Hebrew as qal wāḥômer, the object of which is to inspire confidence that God is utterly trustworthy to complete ...

695. Anne Sullivan

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Sermon

Carroll Gunkel

... in death as they shared agape in life. Of all of the worldly "greats" buried from that edifice, interred or memorialized therein, none have made more impact than Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller, for that cathedral is a monument to the power of self-giving love in Jesus Christ as he freely gave himself for all of humanity. It is as though the ashes of these two women, who so powerfully lived out the agape of Jesus Christ, solidify that cathedral church. That church - indeed the Church of Christ - will never ...

696. Go Meditate!

Revelation 19:1-10

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... bedtime stories till the cow jumps over the moon and sing "Ten Little Monkeys" until I want to call the doctor but if I don't have love, I'm as annoying as a ringing phone. I can chase a naked toddler through the house while cooking dinner and listening to voice mail. I ... -righteous) when I remind my 17-year-old that he's going 83 in a 55-mph zone, but rejoices in the truth. Love doesn't give up hope. It always protects our children's self-esteem and spirit, even while doling out discipline. It always trusts ...

697. Being Christian in the Family

Matthew 7:24-29

Sermon

James McCormick

... .” That is what I am talking about: solid values. That kind of solid value structure does not happen by accident. It must be taught. So, let me give a special word to parents. Make time for your families. I don’t know of many things that feel more like love than the gift of time. I grew up in a busy family. My father was a pastor and seemed always to be at a church meeting, or out visiting the membership. Often, when I played a tennis match, or participated in a concert or other school event, my parents ...

698. A Chance To Hear

Mark 7:31-37

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... legend that says after the fall, after Adam and Eve left the Garden of Eden, they had a hard time believing God still loved them. They had disappointed God something fierce. And they realized they'd been duped by the serpent who, although he was punished and ... darkness of space and like diamonds they hang there to this day. We call them stars and at night they reflect the light and the love of the One who sits upon the throne of heaven. But that's not the end of the story, for God and the Angels carried out ...

699. You Can Be Happy

1 Chronicles 13:1-14

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Michael B. Brown

... heed the command of Christ: "Do unto others what you would have them do unto you." Treat people right! Some time ago I took one of our automobiles to a local garage. It needed a $400 job done. The owner surprised me by saying, "I do good work and would love to do yours, but for this you can get it done better, faster and cheaper at City Auto." My astonishment must have shown, because he quickly added with a smile, "Look, if the tables were turned, I would want you to be fair with me." I don't know much ...

700. Sine Qua Non

Mark 12:28-34

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Donald B. Strobe

... Which commandment is the first of all?” And Jesus replied: II. “HEAR, O ISRAEL, THE LORD OUR GOD, THE LORD IS ONE; AND YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND, AND WITH ALL YOUR STRENGTH.” (Mark ... it is often best to just drop anchor and go with the tide. But we are not to close our minds. There is a place for loving God with our minds. To both ancient and modern Jews, to study is to pray. Perhaps some of us are afraid to think about our faith ...

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