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776. Dare To Dream

Joel 2:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... and believe that they are called to do a great work. Someone has noted that God made 7,000 promises to His people in the Bible. Or, as someone else put it, the Bible is not based on a premise but on a promise. That is ultimately where our positive spirit comes from. We are God's people. We believe we can achieve great things in His name, not because of who we are, but because of whose we are. Back in the 17th century an English farmer named Oliver Cromwell was reading from the 4th chapter of Philippians one ...

777. Grace in the Midst of Hopelessness

Romans 8:18-27

Sermon

Glenn McDonald

... courage that lifted her through the last difficult hours of her life. Once again she grasped that she belonged to God, and that no fire is able to destroy what really matters. If we belong to God, then God's gift to us is a living hope. Through the Spirit we grasp whose we are. No frailties in the present can keep us from the Lord, and no fears about the future can prevent God from blessing us. Most importantly, we discover that whatever power we have to never, never, never give up is ours only because God ...

778. Participants In The Gospel

Philippians 1:1-11

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... a servant. A Church that is always exalting the Lord and being strengthened by him. A Church that has been given the hope that he who began a good work in you is going to bring it to completion. A Church that has the signs of the fruits of the spirit, living as witnesses to our servant Lord on earth, but knowing that our citizenship is really in heaven. The vivid story of Paul’s visits to Philippi is told not in this epistle, but in the 16th chapter of Acts. In a few lines in the middle of that chapter ...

779. The Curriculum of God’s Kingdom

Matthew 4:12-17

Sermon

Phil Thrailkill

... of the Father. In his presence the air is clean and crisp; we breathe freely again for the first time. In Jesus, and through the Holy Spirit that enlivened him, God has come to show the truth and make things right. To live in his light and walk in his path is what ... ; you are either for him or against him. And if the Father has shown up in the person of the Son in the power of the Spirit, there is only one proper response, and that it to turn to the God who has shown up and do business with the Triune God who ...

780. How Moses Handled Stress

Numbers 11:4-35

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... said to Moses, "Take seventy of the elders and go to the tent of meeting, and I will meet you there. I will take some of the spirit which is upon you and put it on them; and they shall bear the burden of the people with you, so you will not have to bear ... community. "Moses, get seventy of the elders, take them to the tent of meeting, I will meet you there; and I will take some of the spirit I put upon you and put on them; that they shall bear the burden of the people with you, so that you will not have to ...

781. Epiphany 7

Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 5:33-37, 1 Corinthians 3:1-23, Leviticus 19:1-37

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John R. Brokhoff

... , or God is in the believer. If the body is the temple of God, the body has an importance and value in relation to what it contains. This makes the body holy and it needs to be regarded with reverence and kept as a worthy receptacle of the Spirit, in strength and in purity. 3. Christ's (v. 23). Christians belong to Christ. How so? Not by nature or creation. They are Christ's because they have been born anew. They are Christ's because in grace they were accepted in the act of Baptism. Christ becomes ours ...

782. Proper 11

Mt 13:24-30, 36-43 · Rom 8:12-25 · Ps 139 · Gen 28:10-19a

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... precedes the following agonizing section of Romans, chapters 9-11, which will wrestle with the fate of Israel in the working of God's grace. Structure. Chapter 8 is neatly structured. Verses 1-11 take up the theme of Christian life as life in the Spirit. Then, vv. 12-17 employ the metaphors of sonship (obscured in the NRSV) and childhood (preserved and amplified to take in sonship) to reflect upon the significance of our relationship to God. Next, vv. 18-30 bring a strong eschatological cast to Paul's ...

783. The Lost and Found Elder Brother

Luke 15:25-32

Sermon

James W. Moore

... father who has come out to graciously invite him in to the party, the elder brother refers to the prodigal as “this son of yours.” Sounds almost like a curse doesn’t it? “This son of yours is no brother of mine.”… and the words drip with the spirit of resentment. Resentment is a dangerous attitude because it can make you sick. It can hurt you and other people. When I was a little boy, I loved the comedy of Abbott and Costello. Those of you over 50 grew up with this great comedy team. Those of ...

784. Saving Private Ryan

Acts 1:8

Sermon

James Merritt

... investigated, the man was very remorseful and gave what he thought was a legitimate excuse for his action. They simply looked at him and said, "You were given oil for one purpose—to keep that light burning. We have all been given the oil of the Holy Spirit for one primary purpose—to keep the light of Jesus Christ burning in our hearts, and sharing that light with a world that is lost in darkness. II. The Designated People God Selects For The Mission When Jesus said, "You shall be witnesses to Me," He ...

785. It Was the Birthday of a King

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

James Merritt

... proclaimed in the New Testament by none other than a medical doctor whose name was Luke. He testified in Luke 1:34-35, "Then Mary said to the angel, ‘How can this be, since I do not know a man?' And the angel answered and said to her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Highest will overshadow you; therefore, also, that Holy One who is to be born will be called the Son of God.'" Here in Matthew, chapter one, we are told specifically in v.18, "she was found with child of the Holy ...

786. Don't Forget to Forgive

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

James Merritt

... you never sin." Thomas Fuller once said: "He that cannot forgive others burns the bridge over which he must pass himself; for every man has the need to be forgiven."3 If you have an unforgiving spirit, you have an unforgiven spirit, and therefore an unforgivable spirit. For the mark of a forgiven spirit is a forgiving spirit. Rusty Woomer was executed in the electric chair in South Carolina in 1991. He had been placed on death row, for the brutal rape and murder of a sweet young woman by the name of Della ...

787. What Church Is All About

Psalm 100:1-5

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James Merritt

... church and leave your praise and thanksgiving at home. Now you are probably thinking, "You can't pay bills with praise and thanksgiving." Well, number one, I don't pay the bills, He does. Number two, you bring your praise and thanksgiving, and you'll bring your money. c. A Spirit Of Acclamation "Be thankful to Him and bless His name." (v.4) We are to be a blessing to God because of our blessing from God. Why are we to bless God? Why are we to praise God? Why are we to thank God? Well, v.5 gives the answer ...

788. Tongues, Ears, or Too Much to Drink

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... there was no personal holiness without social holiness, and Pulitzer Prize winner Annie Dillard says, "You can no more go to God alone than you can go to the North Pole alone." We're just like grits…you can't get just one. They come together. 4. And the Spirit comes when we are all in one accord, in one place. I don't want to minimize the importance of personal prayer and devotion, the need for time alone with God. It is central to our spiritual journey. And for sure, we each need to find our own personal ...

789. God's in Charge (so shut up!)

Ephesians 5:15-20

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... charge" means we don't have to worry about the bottom line, we don't have to hedge our bets, we don't have to ration our compassion. Once we quiet down our fears and frustrations, once we successfully squelch the illusion that we must be in control, God's Spirit will show us just how simple it is to open our hands to others in need. When we learn to "shut up" to "let [our] words be few" we can rediscover the old truism "deeds speak louder than words." An open hand speaks louder than an open mouth. To be ...

790. Romans 8:26-39

Romans 8:26-39

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... of unshakable faith and hope no matter what challenges or hardships must be faced. As Christians who have been "called" into participation with the divine purpose for all creation, we may trust that God has a plan for our lives. Just as the Spirit's presence opens up a continuing line of true communication between God and humans, so the "workings" of God are an ongoing process of growth and development in our relationship. As the divine dynamic of communion continues, so does this Divine/human relationship ...

791. Advent 3

Isaiah 61:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, John 1:1-18

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John R. Brokhoff

... are presentable to the King of glory. "May God ... sanctify ... he will do it." It is for us to let God work in us by his Spirit, to turn over our lives to him, and let him have his way with our lives. This is the only way we will ever get " ... says v. 24. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 126 "The Lord has done great things for us." (v. 3); Luke 1:46b-55 "My spirit rejoices in God my Savior." (v. 47) Prayer Of The Day: "Almighty God, you once called John the Baptist to give witness to the coming of ...

792. Romans 8:12-17

Romans 8:1-17

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Leonard Sweet

... chosen by Jesus to be his disciple. Paul had been chosen by Christ’s love and mercy to participate in a new, right relationship with God, a relationship that made Paul a true child of God. Not just Paul, but all those who receive the Spirit, have been chosen to receive this child-of-God life, this abundant life. As Paul continues his discussion of this Christ-graced life, he reminds his Roman readers of the dire consequences of the alternative. Despite all Paul’s prior chosenness as a Jew, a Pharisee ...

793. Pentecost

Psalm 104:1-35, Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 15:26-27; 16:4-15, Acts 2:1-21

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B. David Hostetter

... the resurrection of the people of God. Ezekiel 37:1-14 Second Lesson—Paul places the new life of the people of God in the context of cosmic reconstruction. Romans 8:22-27 [OR] Acts 2:1-21 Gospel—Jesus prepares the disciples for further teaching by the Spirit and ongoing guidance in the apostolic ministry. John 15:26-27 and 16:4-15 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Look to our Creator who gives breath to all breathing creatures ...

794. Proper 10

Matthew 13:1-23, Psalm 119:1-176, Genesis 25:19-34, Romans 8:1-17

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B. David Hostetter

... we hear. Try new parables on us until we think and understand. Argue with us until we do your will. What else will your love in Christ allow you to do? Amen Declaration of Pardon Pastor: Friends, hear the Good News! All who are moved by the Spirit of God are children of God. People: We are heirs of God's splendor with Jesus Christ. Pastor: Friends, believe the Good News! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Do not be content simply to do what comes naturally. Live on the spiritual level as ...

795. Those Who Most Need a Blessing

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

Charles L. Aaron

... . Grief can be a long, arduous process. In our deepest grief, we don't feel like doing anything. The pain seems to clutch at our souls, unwilling to let go of us. No matter how much we cry, it is never enough. When we grieve, we surely are poor in spirit. Many of us might decline Jesus' next blessing. We do not much admire the meek in North American society. We want others to respect us. We want leaders who are tough, who stand up to our enemies. We do not want to be victims. Yet, here is Jesus, offering a ...

796. Family Matters

Romans 8:12-17

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... and every child needs to know is that in God's Family there are no Duds. God loves us whether the World says we're "cool dudes" or "cool duds." There may be times when we forget the promises or fail to listen to the promptings of God's Holy Spirit. There may be times in our life when we get lost in the darkness of the world and cry out like the man in the theater: "Does anybody here recognize me?" That's when a hand goes up and God says, "Yes, you belong to me." So remember: You have ...

797. When God Adds Insult to Injury

Colossians 2:6-15

Sermon

Charles L. Aaron

... made a public spectacle of them. The image behind this phrase is the practice of conquering kings to parade the defeated king and his army through the streets, while those loyal to the victorious king made fun of the defeated army. The passage puts the elemental spirits in a ridiculous light. How well do we connect to the image of God as one who taunts, gloats, mocks, and even humiliates? Usually, we think of such behavior as kind of immature, sort of like the athletes who do a little dance after a score ...

798. What If You Truly Were Born Again?

John 3:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... is self-evident, isn’t it? When you are born the first time into this world, you are born into a family. When you are born into the Kingdom of God you have a new family. This would not be a family of the flesh, but a family of the Spirit. Now then, who are your brothers and sisters? Jesus asked that question one time, “Who is my mother, and who are my brothers?” Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and ...

799. Simon the Sorcerer

Acts 8:9-25

Understanding Series

David J. Williams

... , much less of apostolic hands, was a necessary or even normal part of Christian initiation. Nor was it unusual for a period of time to elapse between baptism and the reception (experience) of the Spirit (cf. 9:17f.; 10:44; 1 Cor. 12:13). Nor have we any reason to think that the gift of the Spirit was administered exclusively by the apostles—or anyone else, for that matter. In fact, a careful examination of Acts shows that the pattern of conversion and initiation varies in every case for which we have ...

800. God Disciplines His Sons

Hebrews 12:1-13, Hebrews 12:14-29

Understanding Series

Donald A. Hagner

... Here it is they who are said to comprise the city of God. This is the only place in Hebrews where God is called judge (kritēs), although the idea occurs several times (e.g., 2:3; 4:1; 6:8; 9:27; 10:27, 30f., 12:29). The word spirits is not to be taken as a technical term of biblical anthropology (to be distinguished from soul), but simply as referring to the spiritual or immaterial part of human beings. See E. Schweizer, TDNT, vol. 6, pp. 445f. The word righteous (dikaios) was used earlier in 10:38 (in the ...

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