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776. The Defining Moment (A Sermon for New Year's)

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

King Duncan

... to make New Year's resolutions in the first place? Why do we feel this need each January 1 to set new goals? Maybe it is because resolutions help us to identify our priorities. They answer the Question: how do I want to invest my time, energy, money, and talents in this new year? The new year reminds us that time is passing. It is up to each of us to maximize the potential of every moment. Someone wrote some thought-provoking words on the meaning of time: To realize the value of "one month" ask a mother who ...

777. The Difference Between Looking Good And Being Good

Matthew 23:1-39

Sermon

King Duncan

... that he often gets paid $5,000 a night just to hang around top nightclubs and look good. The nightclub owners reason that Schenkenberg's good looks will draw in customers. (7) Is Marcus Schenkenberg a young man of character, intelligence, or great talent? We don't know. But he looks good, and in our society that's all that matters. AND FINALLY, THE PHARISEES' RELIGION VALUED "RESPECTABILITY" OVER RIGHTEOUSNESS. Remember Jesus' words in verse 6: "...they love the place of honor at banquets and the most ...

778. Choices

Mark 1:9-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... to my heart? What if I let go of my poisonous attitudes and find that serving God won't bring joy to my heart? Of course, we all know what show business did to the king of rock-and-roll. It did what it has done to so many other talented young stars. (5) At a crossroads moment, Elvis Presley chose to follow his own desires. Eventually, those desires devoured his very life. Pastor David L. McKenna, in his commentary on the book of Mark, reminds us that the apostle Mark was writing to a small band of Roman ...

779. Faith-based Living

John 6:1-15

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

... had enough. The boy offered what he had and Jesus made it wonderful. Sometimes we think we don't have enough to give to Jesus, but if we give anyway, Jesus will make it wonderful. What do you think you could give Jesus? (children's response) Kindness--talents--love to others--helping parents or grandparents, etc. No matter what you have to offer, Jesus can multiply it and use it. The secret is, we have to offer our gift to Jesus. The disciples offered nothing and got nothing in return. The boy offered what ...

780. I Can Make It By Myself . . .

1 Corinthians 12:12-31, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... and Lois Lanes--ordinary, humble, average folks to preach and teach and heal and restore and tear down and build up and redeem a broken creation. And the only way we are ever going to accomplish that task is to rely on God's Spirit and one another's talents to make a difference in the world. A woman tells about attending a jazz concert in New Orleans. Everyone seemed to be enjoying the music. The woman and her husband were distracted by a young boy on the first row who was waving his arms to the beat of ...

781. Boldly Going . . . Nowhere

Philippians 3:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... done. But, of course, it was too late. The world would never be the same after humanity had the bomb. Contrast Robert Oppenheimer's story with that of Actress Dolores Hart. In 1963, Dolores Hart was a hot commodity in Hollywood. She was beautiful and talented. She had even starred opposite Elvis Presley in his movie King Creole. She seemed destined for success. But Dolores upset everyone's expectations when, at the height of her career, she left show business to become a nun. She said later that she never ...

782. What Love Looks Like

John 13:31-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... you give up some of your self-centeredness for those you love, or you give up your own agenda, or your need for control? Do you give up your petty, me-first attitude? Do you give up some of your time, or money, or comfort level, or prejudices, or your talents and emotional resources for the sake of others? Do you even count the cost? Jesus didn't. He just said, "Not my will, but Yours be done." That's when we know that love is real: when we can say to God, "Everything I have and am is completely Yours ...

783. Haunted By The Cross

John 18:1-11; 18:33-19:16; 19:28-42

Drama

King Duncan

A Drama for Good Friday [This Good Friday drama can be approached in two ways: Ideally you have talented people in your church who will memorize their parts and perform in costume. This would be powerful and memorable. Otherwise, it could be presented as Readers' Theater, with a narrator and actors simply reading their lines. Suggested hymns to play softly in the background during readings and monologues: 1. When ...

784. Loved By The Father

Galatians 3:26--4:7

Sermon

King Duncan

... adult in our lives. This unconditional love gives us self-esteem and encourages us to see the world as a friendly place. The second element is "discovering your passions through play." Most of us, in our unstructured play time, discovered where our true talents and passions lay. Some children take joy in telling stories, or building backyard forts, or taking the toaster apart. These early play times are a great indicator of that child's later interests. The third and fourth necessary childhood elements are ...

785. Drowning In A Sea Of Stuff

Luke 12:13-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... custody of her daughter, says she pays for her classes in drama, music recording and arranging, singing, tennis, dance, Pilates and computers, but would like to sign her up for horseback riding lessons and a private ski instructor. Jane Carrey also needs money for a talent agent and to be professionally photographed as she begins a career in entertainment, her mother says. Jane is the only child of Jim and Melissa Carrey, who divorced in 1995. (1) I feel sorry for Jane Carrey. I really do. Not because, as a ...

786. Bread From Heaven

John 6:25-59

Sermon

King Duncan

... knows us. He tells us we can be more than we have ever dreamed possible. Failure is not an option for us. The One who created us, believes in us. Tara VanDerveer, former women's basketball coach at Stanford University, wanted to motivate her talented team. In 1990, she put the following sign on the door of her team's locker room: "1990 National Champions: Get Comfortable With It." Were these women really champions? Not yet. In fact, they were currently performing beneath their skill level. Coach VanDerveer ...

787. A Date With Destiny

Philippians 2:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... never rock a boat? Join the Peace Corps." (2) A grand sense of destiny--a sense of purpose, direction, design--we need it if we are to live out the best. As Billy Sunday once put it, "More men fail through lack of purpose than through lack of talent." In the second place we need a sense of destiny because of the world's great need. Visitors to Florida throng to see the Bok Singing Tower and Bird Sanctuary. In Edward Bok's youth these words, from the pen of his own grandmother, were indelibly inscribed on ...

788. Clearing Back The Jungle

Genesis 9:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... own life and of the world. I cannot level all the mountains of injustice, or fill in all the valleys of selfishness. There is too much of it in me. I hereby turn over to you for your disposition and use, my life, my money, my time and talents to be at your disposal. Your respectful and obedient servant, Rolly Walker (6) Dr. Walker was beginning to understand what it is to live in a covenant relationship with God. Start with creation. Remember why you were put here. Look next to the covenant as symbolized by ...

789. The Three R's Of A Spiritual Life

Romans 8:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... legendary rock group, the Rolling Stones had given up drink, drugs and partying. Jagger is still touring with his infamous band, but he has come to realize the toll that a debauched lifestyle can have on mind, soul and body. Jagger is very, very lucky. Think how many talented people the music and film worlds have lost to drink, drugs and partying. These individuals who had it all in the world's eyes didn't face up to the cost of their destructive lifestyle until it was too late. Knowing as much as we do now ...

790. I Say, Rejoice!

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... that, you have to see the big picture. You have to be focused on more than the hardship of the moment. In 1945 Branch Rickey, manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, made the radical decision to integrate the sport of professional baseball by recruiting a talented African-American player named Jackie Robinson. Robinson’s athletic skills were outstanding. But Rickey knew this young man would need more than great skills to make it in the all-white major leagues. He needed the strength of character to stand up to ...

791. Three Words America Needs to Hear

Acts 24:1-27

Sermon

Edward Inabinet

... Porcius Festus; and desiring to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison." Just a few short years ago, the sports world and the world at large was stunned by the announcement that one of the most renowned, most loved, and surely one of the most talented basketball players who ever lived, had contracted the HIV virus. Just as stunning was the fact that most people were not morally concerned about how he got it. "I can''t specify the time," he said, "the place or the woman. It''s all a matter of numbers ...

792. The Question That Will Not Go Away

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Sermon

Edward Inabinet

... is the "Unfinished Symphony" by Franz Schubert, who died when he was 31 years old. That is a great illustration of human life and achievement. Seldom, if ever, does anyone die when all of their business is complete and all of their talents are used up, when all of their relationships have reached their pinnacle of development. Richard Baxter (1615-1691) was a dynamic and dedicated preacher who endured hardship and persecution because of his faith. He suffered from numerous physical ailments. In addition, he ...

793. FOR WHOM DO WE WORK?

Drama

Angela Akers

... So, I went back to work. This time, I worked a little harder. When I was through, I knew where to offer it. I placed my work at the feet of Colleague''s Approval and waited for my blessing." Colleague''s Approval: "That''s fabulous, you''ve got real talent. But what have you done for us lately? You know we''ve got to stay on the cutting edge." Businessman: "So I went back to work. I gave it everything I had. Along the way, my work became very profitable. I was pulling in the big bucks. Now ...

794. Love Is Extravagant

John 12:1-11

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... do: “Go into all the world and proclaim the Good News to every living creature”? One can only wonder what God thinks of our profuse professions of faith on Sunday morning when he sees what a penurious job we have done of carrying out our stewardship of time, talent, and treasure. I once saw a cartoon of a horror-stricken woman sitting at her writing desk, saying, “Good heavens! I accidentally sent the church our $12.00 check which was to go for dog food and sent the $2.00 check to the dog food company ...

795. On Getting the Gospel Out

Mark 6:7-13

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... , with a mixture of scorn and admiration, that the gospel was being carried forth by “wool workers, cobblers, laundry-workers, and the most illiterate and bucolic yokels,” instead of bishops and theologians. Reading that, I think of the highly educated and talented people who make up our congregation, and I wonder what God might do with us - if only we had the sense of mission and excitement of those second century “wool-workers, cobblers, laundry-workers, and ...illiterate bucolic yokels.” It was ...

796. On Claiming One’s Inheritance

Mark 10:17-31

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... for a job well done. It is not something which one earns or can deserve by one’s own merit. An inheritance is a gift---a gift that is dependent upon someone else’s efforts. You may receive a large inheritance not because you are smart or ambitious or talented, but because you had a grandparent who was, or in some cases you had a grandparent who didn’t get caught. The Gospel is first of all a gift, not a demand. II. IT HELPS IF WE UNDERSTAND WHAT THE NEW TESTAMENT MEANS BY “ETERNAL LIFE.” It is one ...

797. The Lord Has Need

Mark 11:1-11

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... neighbor. You ought to serve him, for what you do to your neighbor you do to the Lord Christ himself.” (THE MARTIN LUTHER CHRISTMAS BOOK, translated and arranged by Roland H. Bainton, Phila; Muhlenberg Press, 19858 p.38) The Lord has need - of our time, talent, and treasure. Civil war General McClellan was a genius at dithering; finding a million ways to keep from doing what had to be done. So President Lincoln sent this message to him: “If you haven’t any plans for the Army of the Potomac, would you ...

798. God’s Greatest Gamble

Mark 12:1-12

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... whom he loved and sent...and who is coming.” (Lamar Williamson, INTERPRETATION: Mark, Atlanta, Kohn Knox Press, 1983, pp.216-217) Do you know the derivation of the word “steward?” We use it all the time in church. We talk about stewardship of time, talent, and treasure. We talk about trying to be good stewards of God’s good earth. But originally the word “steward” meant “ward of the sty,” a keeper of pigs. It was someone who kept property, pigs in this instance, for another. In this sense ...

799. The Road to Somewhere (I am the way, truth, and life)

John 14:5-14

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... their Lord in the Upper Room. Jesus demonstrated the nature of true servanthood and Christian discipleship with a towel and a basin. This demonstration challenged them to the very core of their being. Then, to make matters worse, Judas Iscariot, a trusted and talented disciple had deserted them and betrayed Jesus. They knew now that Jesus must die. There was no turning back. They wanted Jesus to turn back--but Jesus confidently and obediently set his face to Jerusalem--trusting solely in the Father''s will ...

800. The Lord's Prayer: Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done

Matthew 6:5-15

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... AT ALL. He had a split in his pants." The Zoad is a spiritual stand-in for all of us when it comes to the question, "Whose kingdom am I building?" Whose kingdom does my checkbook and calendar demonstrate is greatest and has my talents and treasures? What would happen if a spaceship landed from another planet and their request to you was, "Take me to your leader." Who would you take them to? The Pope? Bill Clinton? Donald Trump? Madonna? Michael Jordan? Mickey Mouse? Judging from attendance figures released ...

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