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801. True Excellence

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... medals are a sham. Is that what St. Paul is saying? Gee, I can think of some people who are not going to want to hear that. But here is the first thing St. Paul says to us: THE ONLY EXCELLENCE THAT COUNTS IN LIFE IS EXCELLENCE IN LOVE. Earlier this year Amy Mulrooney wrote to Dear Abby hoping the stranger who helped her at a busy airport in Washington state would see her letter and know how much she appreciated his generosity. Amy flew to Pullman for an interview for admission to Washington State University ...

802. Thank God for Dads

Galatians 2:11-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... in the sun. Their first instinct is to be competitive, to look out for number one. This causes them to be insular. If you let others get too close they can find weaknesses. In other words there is much in the classic male makeup that works against being a loving mate and a loving parent. Many men need to die to their old selves and to be reborn with a new orientation. In Paul’s words, to be crucified with Christ and to find new life in him. Of course, this is true of all of us, men and women, married and ...

803. Who's Number One?

Exodus 20:1-3

Sermon

James Merritt

... and spirituality that makes me happy."[[1]] Jim Carrey may be funny, but what he said is not. There are some things that are not meant to be shared and cannot be shared. A unicycle can't be shared. A piece of confidential information should not be shared. The sexual love between a husband and wife should not be shared. There is one thing that God says He will not share either. He said in Isaiah 42:8, "I am the Lord; that is My name! I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols." (Isaiah 42 ...

804. The Impending Departure I

John 14:1-4, John 14:5-14, John 14:15-31

Understanding Series

J. Ramsey Michaels

... them. Jesus’ language at this point recalls his answer in the synoptic Gospels to the scribe who asked, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” (Mark 12:28–34/Matt. 22:34–40/Luke 10:25–28), except that in John it is love for Jesus rather than love for God that stands at the center (cf. 21:15–17). In a manner typical of this Gospel, Jesus identifies himself so closely with the Father that as far as the disciple is concerned, the two are virtually equivalent (cf. 10:30; vv. 9, 23 ...

805. Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit

John 14:15-31, John 14:1-4, John 14:5-14

Understanding Series

J. Ramsey Michaels

806. A New Command

Sermon

Lee Griess

... himself the role of a servant and washed their feet. And the disciples were horrified. How could he, their leader, serve them? That's not the way it's done. In the real world, we strive to be served by others. But not when we follow the example of Jesus' love. Jesus says, Do you know what I have done to you? You call me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you ...

807. Proper 26

Hebrews 9:11-28, Ruth 1:1-22, Mark 12:28-34

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... Many of the scribes and Pharisees tried to complicate religion and take it out of the reach of simple people. 2. The scribe who asked the question (v. 28) wanted to get back to the basics. 3. Jesus simplifies what God requires into one word, "Love." Love the Lord. Love your neighbor. 4. Such love is possible when Christ lives in us. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 146 "I will praise the Lord as long as I live" (v. 2); Psalm 119:1-16; Psalm 17 Prayer Of The Day: God of grace, remove from our lives ...

808. A New Command

John 13:31-38

Sermon

Lee Griess

809. The Gospel In Miniature

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Robert Allen

... and waiting for us to make a mistake. It is easy for us to believe that God is some kind of vengeful God who is going to punish us when we step out of line. But the tremendous thing about this Gospel in miniature is that it affirms that God loves us simply because we are his children. More years ago than I like to remember, I volunteered to deliver the morning paper for a friend of mine. He was going to be gone during the Christmas recess from school and he needed someone to take care of his paper route ...

810. The Path of Maturity

Drama

William Grimbol

... our study of Scripture ... our peacemaking ... our pursuit of justice ... our service and our sacrifice ... our forgiving and being forgiven ... our tender mercies, administered to a tortured and troubled world. then, and only then, can we fulfill the mature call to obedient loving; then, and only then, can we find within ourselves the courage necessary to pick up our crosses and follow ... follow Him who is our Lord and Savior. He meant it! He meant every word! There is simply no denying the truth that ...

811. Walking Into The Heart Of God

1 John 2:28--3:10

Sermon

King Duncan

... one. And it is the primary way we share Christ with the world. There's a small church in Russia that is in the hometown of Russian president, Boris Yeltsin. The lay pastor of that church is Lydia Istomina. This little church wanted to show their love toward others by starting a prison ministry, but they had problems getting it started. The prison staff told Lydia that the program was a waste of time. The men in prison, the officials told her, were hardened criminals who weren't interested in church. However ...

812. The Bridge Builder

Luke 6:27-36

Sermon

King Duncan

... as irrational in Jesus' day. But Jesus doesn't leave us any room for excuses. We are left with only one option: to respond with love. And before we protest that this is too much to ask, let's remember that Jesus, like any good leader, would never ask us to ... do exactly the opposite." (3) Fortunately, that's not what Jesus says. He offers us a perfect example of how to live a lifestyle of love. But we'd rather ignore Jesus' example. We tend to use other people as our yardstick. "I'm as good as So-and-So." "I ...

813. It's My Life, Isn't It?

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Sermon

James McCormick

... the better as a result of that. At the outset that may feel restrictive, limiting. In fact, it is the source of our greatest freedom. Not that false freedom to do as we please, but that greatest freedom, the freedom to do what we ought, to be what we ought. Love sets us free to be the best we can be! I was privileged to have an elementary school teacher, Mrs. Johnston, who believed in me so sincerely. Whenever I was tempted to be less than my best, I could see Mrs. Johnston in my mind. I didn’t want to ...

814. Righteousness Exalts a Nation - The Fourth of July

Sermon

James McCormick

... be served. Rather, it is the organizational means by which a group of people may serve a common ideal. Therefore, the person who loves his nation best is that person who insists that his nation be faithful to the best that we know. The scripture I ... in the food, leaven in the meal. By living above the prevailing standards, by the grace of God, we help to raise them. We must be loving critics and leavening influences in order to help our nation move from where it is, to where God is calling us to be. But, at ...

815. Can The Church Count On Me?

1 Chronicles 29:3

Sermon

James Merritt

... said, "Okay, if that is the way You want it, then let him handle it. After all, there is nothing in it for me." David's love for God's house was not contingent on whether or not things were going his way or conditional on whether or not he always got his ... and probably bail-out because my thumb is always out for a better ride." [1] What I am saying is this church not only needs your love; this church needs your loyalty. As much as you can, I need you to defend it, I need you to commend it and I need you ...

816. What Difference Does It Make?

John 14:15-21

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... power and presence of God is always available for us. No matter how frightened or alone we feel, no matter how much we feel abandoned or how weak or powerless we believe we are, that doesn't mean the Spirit isn't here. That doesn't mean we are not loved. We may feel separated from God, but God doesn't go anywhere. God is always with us, even when all we can see ahead of us is that hungry mountain lion. God protects and provides for us. We are God's treasured possession. We are God's children, brothers and ...

817. Our Common Life in Christ

Philippians 2:1-11

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... haven’t experienced that in the church. Yet, you long for it. That’s what we are all looking for. How can it be so? Paul answers that in vss. 2, 3, and 4. Listen: “Fill up my cup of happiness by thinking and feeling alike, with the same love for one another, the same turn of mind, and a common care for unity. There must be no room for rivalry and personal vanity among you, but you must humbly reckon others better than yourselves. Look to each other’s interests and not merely to your own.” (Phil. 2 ...

818. The World Is Our Parish

John 3:16-21

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... . The buttonhole principle can be applied to our religion too. The first basic buttonhole principle of Christian faith is this: God so loved the world that he gave his only Son that whoever believes in Him should not perish but should have everlasting life. Martin ... as brothers and sisters around the world, or we will perish apart as fools. There may have been a time when we could talk about love as some sort of high idealism, but I say to you today, it is severe reality in order for us to survive. Let us be ...

819. A Lesson from Jay Leno's Mom

Matthew 22:34-40

Sermon

King Duncan

... sanctuary, big deal! That’s peripheral. We are here simply to be in God’s presence. Of course the most important way we show our love for God is by how we live our life. When we leave this place of worship, our friends and our family will know whether we’ ... all, that’s what He did for you when He sent His Son Jesus to die on the cross.” (6) How do we show our love for God? Let me count the ways. At least three ways: Treat with respect the things of God, including His name; spend time in His presence ...

820. Need a Lift?

Acts 9:36-43

Sermon

Charley Reeb

... person may be your employee. This person may be the waiter or waitress at a restaurant. Whoever and wherever they are, let them see the love of God reflected in you! I read of a father who often reminds his children: “Your life is God’s gift to you. What you ... life. You will experience the ecstasy of generosity because you will feel a little like how God feels when we allow him to love us. And when these sacred moments of generosity occur, I believe God smiles, for he sees the world the way he created it ...

821. October 2-8

Mark 10:1-12

Bulletin Aid

RobertT D. Ingram

... top of the banner, hold the heart tenderly together. A needle with thread might be seen in one of God's hands. Then the words "Only God can make two into one" are added. Anthems and Special Music I Am Sure of What I Hope For Jesus Loves Me -- H. Williams Let the Children Come Unto Me Let the Children Come Let the Little Children Let the Little Children Come to Me Let the Little Children Come to Me Little Children Welcome Suffer the Little Children Suffer the Little Children The Kingdom of God Three Hymns ...

822. Journey To The Cross II: Jesus And The Hemorrhaging Woman

Mark 5:21-43

Sermon

James W. Moore

... ; only believe, and she will be made well.” They go on to the house. The people are weeping and mourning. They scoff at Him for thinking He can do anything about this. But Jesus goes in to that little girl… and He resurrects her. He loves her into life… and then (I love this) He tells them to give her something to eat. Now, of course, there are many beautiful lessons here in Mark 5 in these two dramatic stories of healing… and we could go off now in any number of directions. But for the moment, let ...

823. The Good Parent

John 10:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... little harsh? It is difficult to even imagine a father or a mother walking out on his or her children. It happens quite often, I know, and every circumstance is different, and you may rightly say to me, "Pastor, you don't know my situation." But the love of the good parent like the love of the good shepherd is sacrificial. So you've met someone else who is truly your soul mate, and to be sure, you have a right to be happy. But the day you became a parent, you assumed a duty that is second only to your duty ...

824. Why Being A Christian Has Worn You Down v2

1 John 4:7-21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... his brother also” (vs. 21). There’s no need to ask for clarification, is there? It can’t get any clearer than that. When you boil it all down, compassion is at the heart of our call to be Christian – loving out of the love of God, loving with the love of God, continuing to love until we give up the last ounce of our being on behalf of the Kingdom. Now that wears us out. We get tired. I don’t want you students to go from this place with a superficial notion about the ministry. As exciting and as ...

825. Why Being A Christian Has Worn You Down v1

1 John 4:7-21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... have made a difference in my life during my more than 40 years of ministry. I First, we must recognize that there is a limit to what we can offer. Now this is tough for sincere Christians. God has given us so much, and we’re so grateful. Our love of God and the compassion He inspires within us sensitizes us to the needs around us. Think what we may about the need for welfare reform, Christian compassion will not allow us to be so cynical that we can ignore the poor people of this city who are bearing ...

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