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701. A Lack of Feeding in the American Dream

Romans 6:1-14

Sermon

Gregory J. Johanson

... know that I do." "Then feed my sheep!" That is where it is at. People must be fed with genuine caring relationships. So go do it. "Love one another as I have loved you." Be about the Father’s business. In general then, I think a Christian understanding of suicide can be centered around the concept of a lack of feeding. People have not received or have not been able to use the genuine human contact, the caring redemptive relationships that are necessary for survival, and so they give up their will to live ...

702. Conflict and Hope: One in the Spirit

Philippians 1:12-30

Sermon

Gregory J. Johanson

... who did not want to go down into the valley where there were people, where there was a lad who was beset with a demon, where there were scribes and Pharisees who would bring difficulty to him, his colleagues, and his Lord. Only later did I understand that "Where cross the crowded ways of Life," could the gospel be lived out in all its fullness. It is this which Paul calls to our attention quite pointedly in this first chapter of Philippians. There are surprises. Doubtless to the dismay of the Philippians ...

703. Splashed with the Spirit

Luke 3:21-38, Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

William G. Carter

... upon me a gift that only God could give. It never occurred to them that perhaps God had already given it. Let’s face it: as far as faith is concerned, some people are late bloomers. It takes a while for some people to gain understanding. Will Willimon tells about a church gathering where people were taking turns giving testimonies about their religious experiences. One man stood and said, “I was a Methodist for 38 years before anybody told me about Jesus.” Will said he scratched his head when he heard ...

704. The Promise of Sight

Isaiah 60:1-22

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... their sense of history was just as dim as what the average Christians know about their tradition of two thousand years. That is what the prophet had to overcome. The people had to be reminded of what God had done for them throughout their history to understand that God could again save them. The Light In order to inspire his people with the hope that was theirs in the gracious God who had not abandoned them in the exile, Isaiah composed effective poems about the favored position of God’s people. He begins ...

705. Light for Beauty

Isaiah 62:1-12

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... news to these people that God was going to restore this people and return them to their homeland. It is that message about restoration that is the subject of the reading we have before us today. What the prophet wrestled with is how the people could understand the nature of their reconciliation with God. This was no easy task. A nation destroyed, taken into exile, and disgraced as being a nation no more would find it difficult to think of the possibility of being restored as a people. One does not have to ...

706. The Spirit Has Landed

Luke 3:1-38

Sermon

Brett Blair

... the last one to come in, and we never even got a chance to be interviewed. Yet he got the job. That's not fair." The employer responded, "All the time you've been sitting here, the telegraph has been ticking out the following message in Morse code: `If you understand this message, then come right in. The job is yours.' None of you heard it or understood it. This young man did. So the job is his." For centuries the Spirit has been ticking out God’s message “This is my Son whom I love; with him I am well ...

707. If You Build It

Haggai 1:1-15

Drama

Dave Marsh

... Johnny: Do you know a Jean Smith? Claire: Well, yes, she’s in my small group. Johnny: And did you not mention to the same Miss Smith that you were working on building God’s house? Claire: Um. Well, yeah I did… but you don’t understand… Johnny: I understand perfectly. That’s why I’m here. I’m the architect you need to build God’s house. Claire: Wait a minute. I don’t need an architect… Johnny: You don’t need an architect? Why, poor woman, of course you do. (Dumps all the blueprints ...

708. Jesus and Mary Magdalene

John 20:10-18

Sermon

James W. Moore

... what’s happening in my body, but I prayed to God that He would give me peace… and He has! Even with all that I have been through and all I have yet to go through, I have this deep sense of peace that passes understanding.” And I said, “That’s because of all the prayers that are being prayed for you right now… and it’s because God is right here with us. And June said, “I know. I can feel His presence here and I’m not afraid. I just feel so peaceful.” A ...

709. Nicodemus

John 3:1-21

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... the light came breaking through to me there in that garden, that suddenly all my questions were answered...but they were not. We bid each other SHALOM and I left him last night with him probably having no idea of whether I had understood him or not. But I did understand, for the most part. And that is why I say I now know the truth of that old axiom, "There is no fool like an old fool." Because your brother Nicodemus has been an old fool for not taking seriously the power of the Spirit of the Living God to ...

710. Work (Labor Day)

Genesis 1:1 - 2:25

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... -driven Presbyterians do our share of that. But God also gave us gifts like baseball and monkeys and Autumn and other things that are called fun. And especially on a holiday called Labor Day, we ought to try glorifying God by enjoying them." Well said. A truly Christian understanding of work will accept some facts: that God made work a part of life; our work and the way we do it is a response to God; our motivation for work is the service of God and the public good (not simply money); our approach to work ...

711. God the Boggler

Psalm 8:1-9

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... . We admit it, and come anyway...just as we do in so many areas of our lives. We do not understand how brown cows eat green grass and give white milk, but we still pour it on our cereal. We do not understand a mother's love or a father's patience, but we count on them and cherish them. We do not understand how pain can help us grow, but we know that it does. Yes, there is much we do not understand, and this is just one more thing. Then sings my soul, my Savior, God, to Thee; How great Thou art ...

712. The Lord's Prayer: Our Father

Matthew 6:5-15

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... mean God will grant all our requests? Of course not. My children are always asking me for things to which my answer is no. I know that some of their requests will do them more harm than good, even though at that moment there is no way they would understand that. My love for them is no less in refusing. It remains as strong as ever. It is the same with our Heavenly Father. One more thought should be added. Our divine postcard which we call the Lord's Prayer is not addressed simply, "Our Father;" it is sent ...

713. The Lord's Prayer: "Thy Will Be Done"

Matthew 6:5-15

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... unhappiness, disappointment and frustration, bereavement, calamity and ill health on his beloved children, and then asks them to look up through their tears and say, "Thy will be done."(3) That is absurd, of course, but it points up why we need to look at these words and understand what we are asking when we repeat, "Thy will be done." What is this divine will for which we pray? To begin with, I should say I do not believe that God is the author of disaster. God does not go about looking for ways to wipe ...

714. Power

Mark 1:9-13, Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... scares you a bit, there is one more piece of good news I have for you about your baptism. Remember that picture at the Jordan - there is the crowd, John, Jesus...and the dove. The Holy Spirit. Do not forget the dove. Clearly, Mark wants us to understand that from this moment on, Jesus and his ministry are EMPOWERED by the living presence of the Holy Spirit. Yes, there IS something powerful in baptism. This is why Sonny Dewey would baptize himself, come out of the water with a new name - the Apostle E. F ...

715. The Danger of Discipleship

Luke 14:25-35

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... one who goes out of his way to be welcoming, even to those whom society would shun. Suddenly, we are confronted with words that sound for all the world as if he wants to push us away, to erect a wall of expectation too high to scale. How should we understand? I think this is just a matter of Jesus refusing to lead us on. He will not lie to us, refusing to make his way sound easier than it is. No false pretenses. Discipleship makes a difference; it makes a difference in the way we live; it makes a difference ...

716. Different From A Camel's Hair Sport Coat

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

Frank Lyman

... scriptures are clear that people from Judea and Jerusalem came out to hear him. He spoke with authority of the need to repent and people responded. Did John use the element of fear in his speech? The answer is, "Yes," but fear isn't always bad. Fear, or the understanding of consequences, can be useful. I need a little fear when I drive on the Interstate. I need a little fear when I cook in the kitchen. I need a little fear when I mount the steps of this pulpit. Fear reminds me to take seriously what I am ...

717. Love In Action

1 John 3:11-24

Sermon

King Duncan

... others. We need to see our own unworthiness in stark contrast to God's great love for us. Then we can properly love ourselves. That is why that even in this season when we celebrate the empty tomb we dare not lose sight of the cross. We simply cannot understand what real love is until we see the suffering Christ giving his life to redeem us. The Greek word that we often employ to express God's love is "agape." Somewhere I heard about a delegate to a church assembly who kept hearing the word "agape" used but ...

718. Response To The Resurrection: Christian People In A Pluralistic Society

Acts 17:16-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... lad asks the pilot to draw a sheep. But the man sketches out instead his original drawing. The little prince says, "I didn't ask you to draw and elephant in boa constrictor." The man's eyes light up with a hopeful radiance as if to say, "This little boy understands me. He believes in my art." The ending of the story is sad but happy. The little boy dies, and the man who has pledged that he would never care much about anybody tearfully holds the little prince in his arms and cries at the loss of this one who ...

719. A Tragic Waste

1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... or healing of fractured families by a quiet, sympathetic ministry of listening? The main point is that everyone of us has a gift that can be used of God for His glorification and for the world's service. That is the first thing we must understand. IT IS ALSO IMPORTANT FOR US TO UNDERSTAND THAT EACH OF US HAS DIFFERENT GIFTS, BUT ALL ARE ESSENTIAL TO GOD'S PLAN AND EQUAL IN GOD'S SIGHT. There are no superstars in God's work. In God's perfect plan for the world each of us has different talents, interests and ...

720. Time To Do Something About The Piano

John 3:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Mother Teresa was interviewed on American television a few years ago. She said, "It is very, very important, that the families teach their children to pray and pray with them." Then she added, "And we have enough reason to trust God because when we look at the cross, we understand how much Jesus loved us. It is wonderful to be able to come to Jesus! That's why God made Him ” to be our bread of life, to give us life! And with His life comes new life! New energy! New peace! New joy! New everything! And I ...

721. An Unforgettable Day

Luke 2:41-52

Sermon

King Duncan

... from it. (3) Wow! I'm not going to ask you Moms and Dads if you have the kind of patience this future scientist's Mom showed. How do you handle conflict in your family? How do you handle mistakes? How do you handle disobedience or rudeness? Do you understand that you are modeling behavior for your children? You can teach them about responsible behavior until you are blue in the face, but the truth is that they are much more likely to emulate what you do than what you say. Oh, I know, kids can drive you nuts ...

722. What Do You Really Know?

John 16:5-16

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

... grandmother/grandfather to their children. I'm the same person, I just have different roles to do at different times. Ask everyone to sit back down and then say, "This isn't exactly how the Father, Son and Holy Spirit work, but I think maybe this activity can help us understand a little better." [If you have triangle book marks, pass them out now.] Prayer: God, the Trinity is a mystery to us. Thank you for this lesson today to help us ...

723. Danny Devito In A Tree

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... who are weak. He didn't come for those who are found, but for those who are lost. Does that fit anybody here today? Is this a time of discouragement for you? Have some of your most cherished dreams been shattered? Do you feel that no one understands? There is one who does understand. He knows your name. And he cares. He cares so much that he would lay down his own life in your behalf. In fact he has laid down his life in your behalf. Jesus tells Zacchaeus that he is going home with him and the impact is ...

724. Preparing the Way

Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... care of her. God made no demands on her life. Her behavior didn’t matter to God. She could do what she wanted, and God would always be in the background taking care of her. (2) I fear this is where many people are in their understanding of God. God is not their Father. God is their indulging grandfather who overlooks what they see as mere indiscretions. William J. O’Malley, in his book, Meeting the Living God, gives us some modern descriptions of God, descriptions which he terms “false gods.” See if ...

725. First Things First

Philippians 3:12-4:1

Sermon

King Duncan

... , but he doesn’t; a man marries a woman expecting that she won’t change and she does . . . A woman has the last word in any argument; anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument . . . There are two times when a man doesn’t understand a woman before marriage and after. We laugh about such things, but the truth of the matter is that a person who is wrapped up in himself or herself will never be really happy. That doesn’t mean you have to find a spouse or have children to find ...

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