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726. The Temptation To Pass By On The Other Side

Luke 10:25-37

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Brett Blair

The parable of the Good Samaritan arises out of a discussion between Jesus and a Pharisee. Here is a religious lawyer and he is asking a question on the nature of the law. The stage is set by Luke with these words: “Behold a lawyer stood up to put him to the test.” Well, it's not the first time and probably won’t be the last time that a lawyer phrased a trick question. It was the kind of question ...

727. The Ten Commandments

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

Brett Blair

A little boy was once asked by his Sunday school teacher if he knew the Ten Commandments. "No ma'am," came the reply, "my dad said that I don't have to know them since they are doing away with them anyway." It is one thing to be ignorant of the Ten Commandments; it quite another to mock them with impunity. Millions dismiss them as mere platitudes fit for nothing more than a dusty old bookshelf. Th...

728. The Ten Commandments - Part 1

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

Brett Blair

The truth about the Chernobyl nuclear disaster is now known. It in fact was no accident at all. Two scientists were conducting personal experiments . Each time they made a mistake, a computer would react and a red light would flash. Six different times that red light flashed, as they persisted in making one mistake after another. They simply overrode the computer and kept on. The result was a disa...

729. The Ten Commandments - Part 2

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

Brett Blair

730. The Ten Commandments - Part 3

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

Brett Blair

We are continuing our series this morning on the Ten Commandments. Why is it so important for us to take a fresh look at this ancient code? After all, some might argue, that was then and this is now. I hope that in this series we see that there is a timelessness about these principles, which makes them just as relevant today as they were for the Hebrews centuries ago. They are not just a set of so...

731. The Ten Commandments - Part 4

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

Brett Blair

This morning we conclude our series of sermons on the Ten Commandments. When Jesus came upon the scene, he did not come to a society that was devoid of ethics. The Jews possessed the ethic of the law, and the cornerstone of the law was the Decalogue---the Ten Commandments. For years Vince Lombardy coached the Greenbay Packers when they were at the height of their glory years. He was once interview...

732. The Three Poison Pills of Position, Prestige, and Power

Mark 10:35-45

Sermon

Brett Blair

During the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier. Their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. Asked why by the rider, he retorted with great dignity, "Sir, I am a corporal!" The stranger apologized, dismounted, and proceeded to help the exhausted soldiers. The job done, he turned to the corpor...

733. The Three Poison Pills of Position, Prestige, and Power - Sermon Starter

Mark 10:35-45

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Brett Blair

734. The Tool of Discouragement

Matthew 10:1-42

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Brett Blair

There is an old legend about Satan one day having a yard sale. He thought he'd get rid of some of his old tools that were cluttering up the place. So there was gossip, slander, adultery, lying, greed, power-hunger, and more laid out on the tables. Interested buyers were crowding the tables, curious, handling the goods. One customer, however, strolled way back in the garage and found on a shelf a w...

735. The Tragedy of the Unprepared Life

Matthew 25:1-13

Sermon

Brett Blair

There's a true story that comes form the sinking of the Titanic. A frightened woman found her place in a lifeboat that was about to be lowered into the raging North Atlantic. She suddenly thought of something she needed, so she asked permission to return to her stateroom before they cast off. She was granted three minutes or they would leave without her. She ran across the deck that was already sl...

736. The Tragedy of the Unprepared Life - Sermon Starter

Matthew 25:1-13

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Brett Blair

737. The Trinity

Matthew 28:16-20

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Brett Blair

A preacher proudly boasted that he does not preach doctrinal sermons. They are boring he asserts and people do not understand or relate to them. Further, he claimed, I am a preacher and not a theologian. I get down do the practical issues and simply preach Christ crucified. His thinking is faulty at several points. First, he is wrong when he says that he is not a theologian. The fact is that ever...

738. The Trinity - Sermon Starter

John 16:12-15; Matt 28:16-20

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Brett Blair

739. The True Nature of Happiness

Luke 6:17-26

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Brett Blair

Some years ago the Raleigh, North Carolina NEWS & OBSERVER published an article entitled: “How Do You Measure Up As A Man? The article stated that some extensive research had been conducted on the 20th century standards for measuring a man. The criteria were quite interesting and I thought that I might list them for the men here this morning just to see how they measure up. 1. His ability to make...

740. The True Nature of Happiness

Matthew 5:1-12

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Brett Blair

Some years ago the Raleigh, North Carolina News & Observer published an article entitled: “How Do You Measure Up As A Man? The article stated that some extensive research had been conducted on the 20th century standards for measuring a man. The criteria were quite interesting and I thought that I might list them for the men here this morning just to see how they measure up. 1. His ability to make...

741. The True Story of The Magi

Matthew 2:1-12

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Brett Blair

There is a beautiful old tradition about the star in the East. The story says that when the star had finished its task of directing the wise men to the baby, it fell from the sky and dropped down into the city well of Bethlehem. According to some legend, that star is there to this day, and can sometimes still be seen by those whose hearts are pure and clean. It's a pretty story. It kind of makes y...

742. The Truth Will Upset You Before It Sets You Free

Luke 4:14-30

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: We must listen to hard words as well as pleasant words. Notice the opposite reactions of the people in verses 22 and 28. Props: None. Lesson: Good morning! (response) All right. I want you to give me your reactions. When I say something you like I want you to yell, "Yea!" When I say something you don't like, I want you to whine, "But, Mom!" You got it? (response) You probably don't...

743. The Two Most Important Questions A Christian Can Answer

Matthew 22:34-40

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Brett Blair

Isidor Isaac Rabi, a Nobel Prize winner in Physics, and one of the developers of the atomic bomb, was once asked how he became a scientist. Rabi replied that every day after school his mother would talk to him about his school day. She wasn't so much interested in what he had learned that day, but how he conducted himself in his studies. She always inquired, "Did you ask a good question today?""As...

744. The Ungrateful Scorpion

Matthew 5:1-12

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Brett Blair

Henri Nouwen told a parable about an old man who used to meditate each day be the Ganges River in India. One morning he saw a scorpion floating on the water. When the scorpion drifted near the old man he reached to rescue it but was stung by the scorpion. A bit later he tried again and was stung again, the bite swelling his hand painfully and giving him much pain. Another man passing by saw wh...

745. The Upside Down Cup

Luke 6:17-26

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: The priorities of Kingdom living. Props: A clear jar full of coins and a metal tray that will make lots of noise when struck by falling coins. Lesson: Good morning! With excitement and a positive tone: Wouldn't it be great if we didn't have any money? I mean, if we were poor ... no money at all ... wouldn't that be great? (response, if any) Wouldn't it be great if we didn't have an...

746. The Vasa Syndrome

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Brett Blair

The Swedish navy felt the need to construct a huge battleship, with 64 guns set in two decks, for its fleet. The "Vasa" was a beautiful ship, but it was top-heavy and did not have adequate ballast. On August 10 it began its maiden voyage from the Stockholm harbor. While the crew waved to the king and the crowds, the ship heeled after a violent gust of wind. The "Vasa" slowly righted itself, but mo...

747. The Voice of the Shepherd

John 10:1-21

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: Building a relationship with God will help you to hear and recognize his voice. Props: Parents to participate. If you have a large congregation you might want to designate a few parents to participate rather than all the parents coming down. On the other hand a little mayhem in the sanctuary can be a good thing! Lesson: Good Morning! (response) I have a question for you this mornin...

748. The Wayward Bus

Lk 3:7-18; Mt 3:1-12

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Brett Blair

In John Steinbeck's story "The Wayward Bus" a dilapidated old bus takes a cross country shortcut on its journey to Los Angeles, and gets stuck in the mud. While the drivers go for assistance, the passengers take refuge in a cave. It is acurious company of people and it is obvious that the author is attempting to get across the point that these people are lost spiritually as well as literally. As t...

749. The Whip of War

John 2:12-25

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Brett Blair

The subject of war can be found throughout the bible. And why is this? After all it is a holy book. The answer: The Bible is full of war because life is full of war. The Bible not only tells us about God it tells us about mankind, and therefore it addresses the most significant events in human history. We are currently in such a time, and because we are at war it is appropriate for us this morning...

750. The Widow’s Mite for $39.95

Mark 12:41-44

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Brett Blair

An advertisement I ran across read: "Now you too can own a Genuine Coin From The Time of Jesus: The Widow's Mite. It's a minor miracle that this coin has survived and now people of faith can study, cherish, and protect it for future generations. It's yet another miracle that they're so affordable." Then, the ad goes on to quote the Scripture we just heard, "While our limited supplies last, you ma...

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