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51. No Holding Back

Mark 12:28-34

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... we give at a moment that every part of us is yelling NO! because of one reason or another--perhaps the beneficiary is disgusting, or it is too much money, or any of thousands of reasons we use to avoid giving charity--then we are confronting our own egos, and giving nonetheless. Why? Because we are supposed to. And what this means is that it is not us doing the giving, rather we are vehicles through which God gives...(6) Hmm. Jesus says, "Hear, O Israel...Hear, O St. Paul Presbyterian: the Lord our God, the ...

52. A Remedy For Anger

Matthew 5:21-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... one said. "Oh, yeah?" the other one said. "That's what you think." When Buscalgia passed by the playground not more than ten minutes later, these two children were playing together again, having forgotten the whole thing. "No brooding, no wounded egos, no blame, no dredging up the past, no recriminations," Buscalgia writes. There it was, a brief and honest exchange of angry feelings, an even briefer cooling off period, and all was forgiven. "Children are certainly much more forgiving than adults," Buscalgia ...

53. Building On A Firm Foundation

1 Peter 2:4-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... spies from Russia. The CIA came up with an acronym to describe the four top reasons why a Russian spy might defect to the West. The acronym was MICE, which stood for Money, Ideology, Compromise, and Ego. Any one of these things might motivate an agent to sell out his country. (4) MICE--Money, Ideology, Compromise, and Ego. These are but a few of the foundations that a person might choose to build his or her life. None of these foundations will endure, of course, but we are certainly free to choose them. On ...

54. Titles, Credentials, or Resurrection Power

Philippians 3:1-11

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... over, Johnny Cash just smiled and said, "All I can say is all praise belongs to Jesus Christ." If your religion is an ego trip, you will worship at your own altar and not at the altar of the Lord Jesus Christ. Perhaps you remember the story ... home the night of the senior prom. There is so much sadness the night of the senior prom. Those kids who have always been on ego trips and have always been glorified get a double boost. "I don''t like that night, neither did my friend, Guy Doud. He suggested something. ...

55. Trusting the Truth

James 1:1-18

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... teacher to help us in that pursuit--the Holy Spirit. Do you know that the highest compliment you can give God is to trust Him enough to seek His Will for your life, and to allow Him to deliver the goods? I recently heard an insightful definition of the word "Ego." Ego stands for "Edging God Out." James writes to let us know that we need to edge out our wills--not God''s will. Perhaps Oswald Chambers said it best, "Every element of our own self-reliance must be put to death by the power of God. The moment we ...

56. The Tenacity of Trouble

James 4:1-12

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... Center near Bangor, PA., once wrote these insightful words that describe what James is talking about: I am like James and John, Lord. Lord, I size up other people in terms of what they can do for ME, how they can further MY program, feed MY ego, satisfy MY needs, give ME strategic advantage. I exploit people, ostensibly for your sake, but really for MY own sake. Lord, I turn to YOU to get the inside track and obtain special favors, YOUR direction for my schemes, YOUR power for my projects, YOUR sanction ...

57. Maundy Thursday: Seeing Ourselves in the Disciples

Matthew 26:17-30

Sermon

Brett Blair

... . His Gospel which bears his name contains Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount and a majority of Jesus’ parables. The Gospel according to Matthew changed the world like few writings have ever done. Maybe we see ourselves in James and John. They remind us of the pride and the ego that is within us all. It was their mother who went to Jesus to do their bidding for them. She admonished the Master: “When you come into your Kingdom place my sons, one on your right hand, and one on your left hand. Even on this, the ...

58. A Forgiving Presence

John 7:45--8:11

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... . The indwelling Christ continues that ministry, keeping us aware of our sin. Our sins of deception, self righteousness, sexual lust, wasted talent, callousness toward the needs of others, idolatry, making a god out of our money, out of our self image, our exaggerated ego that puts others down and puffs self up, our complacency in light of human suffering and moral decay. In the presence of Christ, every corner of our life is lighted and our sins are revealed. II. Jesus Separates Sin from Sinner. Consider a ...

59. A Love For All Seasons (ii) (communion Meditation)

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... , you will not bring our home...our lives...our sanity...our pocketbooks...and our fragile hold on health to ruin by your repeated choices of deviant and destructive behavior." (No, you will not use us, your parents and brothers and sisters, to feed your selfish ego, and your refusal to take responsibility. You wil l not make us sick by your own sickness.) It is in such groups that people often find the courage to lock the doors, tighten the purse strings, and break the patterns which threaten, if unchecked ...

60. The Hinge of History

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

J. Ellsworth Kalas

... . It's pleasant to be recognized for what we have done, and it's hard not to seek such recognition. John the Baptizer had a goal higher than himself. By nature he must have been a man of strong ego -- he could hardly have preached such a demanding message otherwise nor have put himself in such a perilous ministry. But he had such a high commitment to the purposes of God that he could submerge his powerful temperament into his mission. In doing so, he became a hinge of history. ...

61. The Divine Opportunity

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

J. Ellsworth Kalas

... as my ministry cannot even suggest. "I baptize you with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire" (v. 16). John was a man of powerful ego or he would never have cared to challenge the established power brokers of the day, and to speak with such directness. Yet, when he spoke of his relationship to Jesus, he was quick to bow in the most dramatic humility. "I can't even qualify to take care of his ...

62. Unworthy or Not?

Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... healthy respect for others. We are not to esteem ourselves more highly than others, but we are not to esteem ourselves too lowly either. Neither extreme is healthy. Neither extreme is socially nor spiritually constructive. People with no ego are not apt to contribute much to our world. People with too much ego are apt to be arrogant and to abuse others. HUMILITY HAS TO DO WITH HOW WE VIEW OURSELVES IN OUR RELATION TO GOD. Simon Peter was no shrinking violet. Neither was St. Paul. Nor was Isaiah. These were ...

63. Thank God for Dads

Galatians 2:11-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... Paul. That’s what we all need, isn’t it? To be crucified with Christ and to become new persons in him? Particularly it’s true of Dads. Have you ever heard of the male ego? Of course, you have. It is part of the male character that many men think the world revolves around them. I’m stereotyping here. Women have egos, too. But part of the socialization of most women includes learning to think of “we” and not just “me.” Not so with many men. Maybe you heard about the Lamaze class which was full ...

64. How Moses Handled Stress

Numbers 11:4-35

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... . Stress is the result of carrying too much weight in your life. Just ask an engineer, they can tell you about that. You put too much stress on a member, and you will soon see "stress fractures." There is in psychology a concept which is called the "heroic ego." The heroic ego is the person who thinks that he or she has to do it all by themselves. It is more typically a male problem in our culture. Men are conditioned in our culture to be in charge all the time, to be able to handle everything that comes up ...

65. Our Sin Against God

Genesis 2:4-25

Sermon

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... -25). But when they break God’s commandments and try to go it on their own and to be their own god and goddess, that good gift of marital one flesh is disrupted (v. 7). Suddenly there is a split between them, and the man’s ego stands over against the woman’s ego, and they are ashamed in their nakedness. And that mirrors the terrible battle and disharmony of the sexes that we know so well in our culture. But what a pathetic ending is given to our text (v. 7). This man and woman — you and me — have ...

66. Beware the Crest of the Wave

Mark 1:4-11

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... on them. Afterward, one half-repentant sailor said to his mate, "At least we didn't make any graven images." Outler points out that graven images rarely take the form of anything so blatant as a golden calf. Today, he notes, it is the manufacture of "brazen ego-images" that has become big business. Self has become one of the most popular of the modern gods. What is the answer? How do we both deal with success and with the ensuing temptations and troughs it brings in its wake? Recall once again the text that ...

67. Thank You, Magic Dragon

Isaiah 50:4-9a

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... Thank you, "Magic Dragon." Among the most difficult challenges confounding our own attempts at servanthood is the battle with selfishness. Our egos crave recognition. We want to be patted on the back and told well done" for our sacrifices. Our own need ... fears and desires, opening space within our souls. Once we are emptied we are ready to experience pleurosis, "filling up" those ego-abandoned caverns of our hearts with the spirit of Christ. As Philippians warns us, this emptying and filling demand both ...

68. The Kingdom of God Has Come Close

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... and just keeping things going, this pastor missed the movement of the kingdom within his own congregation. Instead of celebrating the kingdom's arrival in Marcus and Narcissa's lives, he could only grouse that Whitman stole one of his parishioners. 2. Ego: Ken Blanchard says EGO is an acronym for "Edging God Out." At times, we let the kingdom pass us by because the wonder of its greatness threatens our own sense of importance. We do so enjoy ruling our own domains no matter how small and insignificant ...

69. Loving out of Obligation

Mark 12:28-34

Illustration

David A. Cooper

... there is something much more important that happens when somebody gives charity out of obligation. "Consider who is doing the giving. When somebody gives from the heart, there is a clear sense of oneself doing something; in other words, heartfelt charity always involves ego gratification. "However, when we give out of obligation, when we give at a moment that every part of us is yelling NO! because of one reason or another - perhaps the beneficiary is disgusting, or it is too much money, or any of thousands ...

70. Mark 13:1-8

Mark 13:1-31

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... “blepete,” which means “beware,” or “look out.” At the outset Jesus warns his closest followers not to be led “astray” by their enthusiasm. Rather they must watch out for pretenders who will claim “ego eimi,” or, “I am he.” This messianic, even divine, claim of “ego eimi” will be the false calling card many deceivers will attempt to play. Instead of buying into every new claim, every fresh panic, Jesus teaches 3 apocalyptic P’s: patience, perspective, and perseverance. Those ...

71. What Would Jesus Say About Marriage?

Matthew 19:3-12

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... all of his teachings. He always made an exception to this covenant rule, for adultery. Dave did not mean to hurt anybody, he was just lonely, feeling inferior and needing a little boost to his ego. The flirting he started with the woman at the office did boost his ego, but it also busted his marriage. You know the story. It happens every day. Does adultery automatically destroy marriage? Absolutely not. There are healthy, meaningful marriages that have weathered the storms of unfaithfulness. All marriages ...

72. As Forgiving As Children

Matthew 5:21-26

Illustration

Leo F. Buscalgia

73. No Time for a Sermon

Hebrews 1:1-14

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... enormously under his tutelage. Maybe it was because Luther had served two killer churches in a row, which landed him in the hospital for an extended period of healing. When he emerged, his ego had been rebuilt around not bringing attention to himself, but lifting up the arms of others for ministry. Luther didn’t have an “ego” that “edged God out.” He had an e-g-o that “educed God open.” In the front of the parsonage he grew spectacular roses which he loved to give away, especially to children ...

74. The Naaman Syndrome

2 Kings 4:1-14

Sermon

Stephen P. McCutchan

... t even merit a personal greeting. Not only did the prophet not recognize Naaman's importance, but the message itself seemed a slap at his ego as well. "Go and wash in the Jordan seven times." An insignificant messenger told him to wash in a two-bit muddy stream in a ... grace of God again. This time it was one of his servants who had to set him straight. Have you ever noticed how we can let our ego get in the way of the cure we seek? We look in the wrong places for the signs of God's grace in our lives. We would ...

75. Full Immersion

Acts 19:1-22

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... since you might want to save what you’re going to do next. Now, make an “I” that goes up and down so that it looks like the number 1. That’s the power of the perpendicular . .. The power of one, the power of you, the power of a proud ego standing tall and strong as the #1 “I.” Now cross out that “I” with a horizontal line. That’s right, just cross it out. That’s what Jesus did on the cross, and that’s the sign of the cross the “I” crossed out. Not to obliterate your “I”’ but ...

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