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701. Know What Time It Is!

Luke 16:1-15

Sermon

W. Robert McClelland

... ? The reply of the King is, "Take up your cross and follow me." The cross, let us never forget, symbolizes our sinfulness. The significance of Jesus' reply rests not only on his assumption that each of us has a cross of sinfulness, but more remarkably, that we can bear it. Rather than have us believe we can get rid of our crosses by earnest prayer, positive thinking, or sincere effort, Jesus, who is an expert on crosses, knows that we will not only have to carry our own cross, but that we can carry it. The ...

702. The Problem With A Promise

Genesis 15:1-18

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... have thought: "They must have misunderstood. God must not have been speaking literally. Surely this is a Scripture that must be de-mythologized; it must have a 'spiritual application.' After all, 65-year-old women do not bear children, so either Abraham must get himself another, younger woman to bear him a child (Abraham thought of that and tried it), or they must adopt. But one thing is sure, this particular promise must not be taken literally. After all, God expects you do use good, common sense!" But ...

703. What's a Good God Doing In a World Like This?

John 16:5-16

Sermon

James Weekley

... shall send to you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, who proceeds from the Father, he will bear witness to me; and you also are witnesses, because you have been with me from the beginning. "I did not ... , and you will see me no more; concerning judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged. "I have yet many things to say to you, but you cannot bear them now. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth; for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears ...

704. Jesus, The Mad Man

Mark 3:20-30

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Erskine White

... His appearance, His friends and the things He did, people may have concluded that Jesus was mad. But I suspect that people also called Him mad because He made them uncomfortable. His life, His message, His whole way of thinking were just too radical and hard to bear. Why, Jesus Himself had said that the gate which leads to salvation is narrow; many are called, but "the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few" (Matthew 7:14). So, Jesus Himself expected that the great majority of people ...

705. What Have You Got To Lose?

John 12:20-36

Sermon

Erskine White

... with Jesus: if He is preserved, safe and secure, He will remain alone. But if He is crucified, dead and buried, then He can rise to bear much fruit, drawing all people to Himself. The Son of God must die if He is to bring to the world the gift of eternal life ... season by following Him. Follow Him all the way to the cross, where He dies as a grain of wheat in order to be buried and bear much fruit. He says that like Him, we must lose our life in order to keep it, so ask yourself in the weeks ahead - what have ...

706. A Letter From Paul

Sermon

Erskine White

... done for you here. Brothers and sisters in America, "I have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of [God’s] will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, to lead a life worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to Him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God" (1 Colossians 1:9-10). I have taken the trouble to learn the English language so I may write this to you in your own tongue. I want there to be no misunderstanding. I have also taken ...

707. God's Gift Of Life

Psalm 139:1-24

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Erskine White

... to leap for joy in his mother's womb (Luke 1:41). As for Jesus, He didn't become Jesus only in the third trimester of Mary's pregnancy! Jesus became Jesus and His mission of salvation began when Mary was told: "Behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call His name Jesus" (Luke 1:31). And finally, there are these words on the origins of life from our text in Psalms - words which speak for themselves: For Thou didst form my inward parts,Thou didst knit me together in my mother's ...

708. Wedding: Christian Love

Sermon Aid

John M. Braaten

... all things confronts obstacles, not with calm resignation, but with triumphant fortitude. Christian love can overcome anything because it is not a feeling, it is the power of God within us - and with God all things are possible. ________ and ________, the love which you bear for each other and which today is made holy by God's blessing is his great gift as you begin your wedded life. Nourish this gift by dedicating yourselves to each other and by praying a loving Father for the strength to love each other ...

709. Advent 3

Zephaniah 3:1-20, Philippians 4:2-9, Luke 3:1-20, Isaiah 12:1-6

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... news to the people." Does his message sound like good news? There is no offer of forgiveness in it: "You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? ... Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees; every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire." That's calling a spade a spade, isn't it? Sin is sin and sinners are sinners, and sinners need to be confronted with what they are. That's what John the Baptist believed and did. Phyllis McGinley could never ...

710. Proper 10

Colossians 1:15-23, Colossians 1:1-14, 2 Kings 2:1-18, Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Psalm 69:1-36, Psalm 25:1-22, Luke 10:25-37

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George Bass

... and his companions in his missionary efforts and, possibly, by other parts of the church whom he has told about the faith of the Colossian Christians; he asks God to reveal his will to them that they may "lead a life worthy of the Lord" and "bear fruit in every good work, increasing in the knowledge of God." He also prays that God will strengthen them with "all power" and increase their patience and endurance, continually giving God thanks for his goodness to them. The latter part of the reading (vv. 15-20 ...

711. Proper 11

Colossians 1:15-23, Luke 10:38-42, Genesis 18:16-33, Colossians 1:24--2:5, Psalm 15:1-5

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George Bass

... didn't happen - the birth of Isaac, that is, because Sarah doubted that such a thing could happen. "She laughed to herself" and that almost put off God. She didn't think God could do that sort of thing - insert himself in human affairs and cause an old woman to bear a son. "Is anything too hard for God?" Like many who doubt the Mary-Jesus story, Sarah was not at all hopeful that God could work that kind of a miracle. 3. God was able to make good on his promise to these two old people, both of whom were ...

712. Proper 18

Luke 14:25-35, Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Proverbs 9:1-18, Ezekiel 33:1-20, Philemon 1:8-25

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... our questions about life and death in the Cross of Christ and the faith to trust him as Lord and Savior. Ezekiel 33:1-11 (C) - "Shared Responsibility." 1. Prophets and preachers bear the responsibility of proclaiming the will of God to people in terms of warning and promise, of law and gospel. 2. People, who call themselves children of God, bear the responsibility of hearing the Word and responding appropriately to God's call and claims. 3. In this day and age, the response of the people to God's Word tends ...

713. When Will The Pain Go Away?

Matthew 24:1-35

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George Johnson

... would do well to reconnect with nature in order to sustain hope. Those who live where the seasons are more marked and evident may have an advantage. But everywhere there are signs in creation of life coming out of death. Seeds are sown. They die before they spring forth to bear fruit. Babies are born from such a small beginning when a tiny little egg is fertilized by a seed so small the eyes cannot see it. Someone has said that every time a baby is born, it is a sign of hope, a sign that God hasn't given up ...

714. A Conquered Enemy

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

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W. George Easson

... that are placed upon us, and that we place upon ourselves, apply many subtle pressures upon all of us. Many of them bear their influence without us being aware of that influence, or without being able to control it. Sometimes they are more than we ... troubled ... in my Father's house are many rooms ... I go to prepare a place for you," is mindful of what we are able to bear and deals with us accordingly. The one sure thing about life here is that it will end. And death always seems so final. So, no matter ...

715. The Creation Story

Genesis 1:1-2:3

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

... he called Seas. 4: And God saw that it was good. 1: Then God said, 5 and 6: "Let the earth put forth vegetation; plants yielding seed, and fruit trees of every kind on earth that bear fruit with the seed in it." 3: And it was so. 2: The earth brought forth vegetation: plants yielding seed of every kind, and trees of every kind bearing fruit with the seed in it. 4: And God saw that it was good. 1: And there was evening and there was morning, the third day. And God said, 5 and 6: "Let there be lights ...

716. Let It Shine!

John 1:1-18

Sermon

Carlyle Fielding Stewart

... that God has brought a great light in the form of Christ: a light of hope, love, joy, forgiveness, and spiritual prosperity. Those who bear witness to that light must capture that light in the sanctuary of their souls and continue to let that light shine in the ... , use it. A test, ace it. Money, invest it. A problem, solve it. An obstacle, hurdle it. A trial, win it. A book, read it. Fruit, bear it. A hat, wear it. A thorn, prick it. A tree, pick it. A task, do it. A song, sing it. A business, grow it. A ...

717. Trial-and-Error or Grace

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

Thomas Peterson

... heart of the working ground for true happiness. “Blessed are those who….” is translated into “Happy are those who….” Now, a great deal has been said and written about the Beatitudes. So I decided that I would not try to explore additional meaning but rather bear my testimony to the deep wisdom I find in them. What have I learned in life that verifies Jesus’ teachings on happiness? I learned that there are truths of life that often take us a long, long time of trial and error to learn; but, if ...

718. First Things First

Mark 13:1-31

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Thomas Peterson

... proclaim to you Jesus the Christ, Lord and Savior of this creation. No one works like him. Find in him the model and the source of power and purpose. Submit yourselves to his guidance and care. Two: give your highest and best to uphold what he stands for. Bear testimony to Jesus. Spread his good news throughout the world, even into your own neighborhood. Represent it in yourself as your own gift. Then it is that no moths can get in to the fabric of life and eat away its heart, for the heart rests in Christ ...

719. Competition In The Kingdom?

Matthew 20:17-19

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

... Matthew 20:27-28)." If you want to be great in the kingdom, Jesus says, you are someone who is always giving up your life for someone else. That is what the cross is all about: Giving up your life for someone else (cf. Galatians 6:14; Matthew 16:24). Bearing the cross, however, is not a task laid on us; it is not something we have to do. It is part of our baptismal inheritance. In baptism we took on the life of the cross, whatever happened to Jesus became ours. We were given an inclination to live the life ...

720. Believing The Living Word

Isaiah 55:1-13

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... Word was also effective in Harry's life. The preached Word is not just the Sunday sermons by pastors but the witnessing to Christ by many people in many ways. Occasionally sermons were heard, but in Harry's case he just yawned. Witnessing to Christ seemed to bear no fruit. Many Christians witnessed to Harry and prayed for him, including his wife who was a devout Christian and his grandchildren who talked to him about God. None of it seemed to help. But God has made a promise, "My Word shall not return to me ...

721. Good News!

Isaiah 51:17--52:12

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... . In him was life, and the life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. There was a man sent from God whose name was John. He came for testimony, to bear witness to the light, that all might believe through him. He was not the light, but came to bear witness to the light. The true light that enlightens every man was coming into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through him, yet the world knew him not. He came to his own home, and ...

722. No One Enters The Kingdom… Save With Empty Hands

2 Samuel 5:1-5

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Richard Hasler

... be careful that our own special formulation of words and thoughts do not become sacrosanct to the extent that we cannot confess our faith in any other manner. If this happens, our creed is treasured more than the Lord we profess to serve. In our worship service we bear witness to the victory and power of God in Christ by means of a liturgy which may be simple or complex. The crucial point is whether the liturgy becomes an end in itself or whether it is viewed as a means that can be adapted and renewed. In ...

723. The Man In The River

Matthew 1:18-25

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John Jamison

... . You want in God's kingdom? Produce!" I'm not sure who was in greater shock, the poor priest in the front row trying like everything to get out of that river, or those of us watching, not believing what we were hearing. I lost him right after the "bear fruit" part. It struck a chord in me. The greatest complaint I had about those guys, and the reason I didn't take part much in church activities ... did I say "church activities?" I, uh, meant to say "temple activities" ... the reason I didn't take part in ...

724. Captive To The Word Of God

John 8:31-41

Sermon

Theodore F. Schneider

... descendants of Abraham. John the Baptist pulls no punches: You brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bear fruit that befits repentance, and do not begin to say to yourselves, "We have Abraham as our fat her:" for I tell you ... these stones to raise up children to Abraham. Even now the axe is laid to the root of the trees; every tree therefore that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire (Luke 3:7b-9). It is not that we are descendants of Abraham that is the ...

725. A Plan For Difficult Times

Luke 21:5-38

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Theodore F. Schneider

... them, on the other (Ephesians 6:12)." The faithful are not without weapons. Standing with the whole armor of God, we have in our hands the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God. Jesus says it like this: This will be a time for you to bear testimony. Settle it therefore in your minds, not to meditate before hand how to answer; for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which none of your adversaries will be able to withstand or contradict (Luke 21:12-15). The enemy can be defeated. God's promises will ...

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