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826. For Freedom Christ Has Set Us Free

Galatians 5:1-15

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... . And having set those two lists in contrast, Paul urges Christians not to grow weary in well-doing and then he reminds us that a person reaps what he sows. If freedom is not to become license, then we must discipline ourselves to be responsible. That responsibility is primarily disciplined obedience to Christ. Our situational decisions are not made according to whim of the moment, nor by whether we can get away with it or not – but according to who we are by the power of Christ. The liberty Christ gives ...

827. A Parable in a Miracle

Mark 1:40-45

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... . White. “The Evangelist said that Dr. Hood Wilson... was not a converted man,” he told Dr. White. The great preacher rose from his chair in anger. “The rascal! The rascal! Dr. Wilson not a converted man!” The visitor was amazed at the extent of Dr. White response. He continued, “That wasn’t all he said, Dr. White, he said that you were not a converted man either.” Alexander White stopped and sank into his chair. He put his face in his hands, and for a moment did not say a word. Then he looked ...

828. What Would Jesus Say About the Media?

Mark 9:1-9

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... themselves in the proliferation of sex and violence, are we really at the mercy of the First Amendment to endure it? What if the decent people of America organize to boycott sponsors which may attack the greed which fuels it in the first place? What is the responsibility of ordinary people in the community to set the standards for which we will experience the world? What Would Jesus Say about the Media? Maybe he would say use it, but never be used BY it. This is the word of the Lord as I understand it ...

829. In Prayer’s Way

Luke 10:1-24

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... powers and projects. But our individual gifts are not the answer to prayer. The gift of building or baking, the gift of music or management, the gift of humor or horticulture, those are not answers to prayer. YOU are the answer. Your presence, your response to the call for “laborers” for the harvest, is the answer. All those who “labor” are, with every word and action, announcing that “the kingdom of God has come near.” That is why whether the prayer is for more rain in a drought-stricken ...

830. Sisters

Luke 10:38-42

Sermon

King Duncan

... . She probably knew that it wouldn’t do any good. Instead, she went to Jesus. “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!” It was a cry of frustration. It is the cry of every responsible person who has to pull more of the load because there are others who will not do their fair share. It happens not only in homes, but in the workplace, in civic organizations, and even the church. Some people seem to carry a heavier load simply because they are by ...

831. What Were You Thinking?

Micah 6:1-8

Sermon

Tony Everett

... the crucial insight of today's lesson. Truly, nothing Israel could do, nothing we can do, is enough to deserve God's love and guidance. Indeed, God wants no thing from us. God wants us! God reminds Israel, and you and me, that our daily way of life is our response to what God has already done for us. C. J. had lived a hard, difficult life. He ran away from an abusive home at age thirteen and "traveled the rails," as he called it, for fifty years. Some called him a hobo and a bum. Others had even worse names ...

832. Wise Leadership

1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14

Sermon

Donna Schaper

... would have never let me play with children who were my enemies." Wise leaders intervene with strength in situations of conflict. They are wise and hopeful in their interventions. Wise leaders know that fight and flight are the normative responses — and then intercede in a different way. Whether it is genetic engineering, abortion, pulling the plug, making peace, raising the minimum wage, keeping children from blowing up their schools, or something simpler like organizing a family reunion, we humans ...

833. The Unwanted Christmas Gift: The Gift That Keeps on Giving

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... ). An unimaginable angelic visitor, a wholly improbable prediction, a physical impossibility, and an event that, if it came to pass, could implode all of Mary’s plans and promises: this young woman has a lot to process and ponder. Yet Mary’s response is immediate and without wavering. Again, this is a direct departure from Zechariah’s priestly doubtings. Mary in her unprepared, unprotected state proclaims with simple faith “Here I am, the servant of the Lord, let it be with me according to your word ...

834. Sandbox First, Soapbox Second

Mark 1:29-34, Mark 1:35-39

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... Son of Man came not to be served but to serve” (“diakonesai”). It is hardly coincidental that Mark records the first action of this healed woman to be an act of service — an action carried out before Jesus’ very first, newly called disciples. Her response of service to the touch and call of Jesus serves as a template for these first followers. There is a bow to proper Jewish behavior in Mark’s text. Despite Jesus’ reputation, despite the power and persuasiveness of his synagogue activity, the ...

835. The Hidden Gifts of Christ

Ephesians 1:1-14

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... , the innocent lamb, was sacrificed for our redemption. The sin of the first Adam is now countered by the supreme obedience of the second. Since we have been ransomed by Jesus’ sacrifice, we, as with our adoption as God’s children, have a responsibility to repay. We must live as those who are ransomed; we must live in hope. Too often today, especially with the seemingly never-ending troubles, obstacles, and difficulties, the temptation to lose hope is great. But, as they say, “Hope springs eternal ...

836. The Hidden Gifts of Christ

Ephesians 1:3-14

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... , the innocent lamb, was sacrificed for our redemption. The sin of the first Adam is now countered by the supreme obedience of the second. Since we have been ransomed by Jesus' sacrifice, we, as with our adoption as God's children, have a responsibility to repay. We must live as those who are ransomed; we must live in hope. Too often today, especially with the seemingly never-ending troubles, obstacles, and difficulties, the temptation to lose hope is great. But, as they say, "Hope springs eternal." Our ...

837. The Great Sacrifice of Love

Luke 9:18-27, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... to go out of ourselves. We will have to give up, as Jesus says, something we possess - valuable time, opportunity, or material possession - but the rewards will be great. Jesus says, "The measure you give will be the measure you get back" (Luke 6:38b). We recall Jesus' response to Peter when he asked what would be received for living a life of discipleship. Truly I tell you, there is no one who has left house or brothers or sisters or mother or father or children or fields, for my sake and for the sake of ...

838. Rally or Rail?

John 18:28-40

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... accusations of the Sanhedrin have a backstory, and he has learned that there are no violent threats to Rome’s rule from this man, he also knows that any confession of “kingship” may be useful as this situation plays itself out. Jesus’ next response literally, “You say that I am a king” gives Pilate all the future ammunition he may need to proclaim a capital punishment condemnation. But Jesus goes on to articulate the unique nature of his kingship. His is not some power grasped, but an identity ...

839. Luke 9:51-62

Luke 9:51-56

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... ’s playbook (2 Kings 1:10) and rain heavenly fire down upon the inhospitable Samaritans. Although James and John had heard Jesus foretell his own rejection, betrayal, and death, their first face-to-face with that unfolding reality elicits this over the top response. Luke’s text now makes it clear that while Jesus may embody some familiar prophetic parallels, he is not simply an Elijah redux. Where Elijah brought down God’s wrath upon the wicked Jesus offers mercy to those who reject him. James and ...

840. Right Answer - Wrong Conclusion

Mark 8:27-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... stock phrases, like, “Please go on.” Here’s what’s amazing. According to Penzias, Weizenbaum’s program fooled many people. In fact, it fooled them so well that for years afterward many who had conversed with ELIZA refused to believe that the responses came from a mere machine. When Weizenbaum finally pulled the plug on the program, a great uproar ensued. A flock of MIT’s computer users protested the loss of their regular sessions with this friendly “therapist.” (1) The gap between men and ...

841. The Ark Brought to the Temple

2 Chronicles 5:2-6:11

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

... of Solomon convening the whole assembly before the temple and making a speech to them (6:1–11), the prayer of Solomon (6:12–42), and a description of the sacrifices and festivities performed by Solomon and the people (7:1–11). This episode closes with Yahweh’s response in a divine revelation (7:12–22). 5:2–14 This section corresponds closely to the source text in 1 Kings 8:1–11, although some alterations were made to the last part (namely, 1 Chron. 5:11b–13a being an addition to 1 Kgs. 8:10 ...

842. Rules for Christian Households

Colossians 3:18-4:1

Understanding Series

Arthur G. Patzia

... pagan cults was not welcomed in Christianity; it did not produce the kind of reverence and order that was necessary for building up the body of Christ. This background assists one to place into a proper context other statements by Paul concerning women and worship. Paul’s responses often are drawn from his Jewish background, in which the role of males was still dominant. Thus his attitude toward women is determined by the order of creation (1 Cor. 11:3–8; 1 Tim. 2:13), the sin of Eve (1 Tim. 2:14), and ...

843. Warnings Against Idleness

2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Understanding Series

David J. Williams

... , periergazomai, “to waste one’s labor about a thing,” and so “to be a busybody” (cf. 1 Tim. 5:13 for the corresponding adjective, periergos, and 1 Thess. 4:11; 1 Pet. 4:15 for similar warnings against this trait). 3:12 Paul’s response was to command and urge the idlers to settle down and earn the bread they eat—literally, that “they should eat their own bread,” perhaps with some emphasis on “their own,” since they were in the habit of eating other people’s, “working with quietness ...

844. Instructions on Worship

1 Timothy 2:1-15

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... on the part of the “pray-ers.” But why these concerns, and why in this way? And why the inordinate amount of time devoted to the women in comparison with the men? Again, the solution lies with the false teachers. The word to the men is an obvious response to their controversies and strife. The word to the women, therefore, may be assumed also to respond to this conflict. But how? The answer lies close at hand—in 5:3–16 and 2 Timothy 3:5–9. It is clear from the latter passage that the false ...

845. Paul's Charge to Timothy

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... appeal itself [v. 14; cf. 1:6, 13–14]; the faith of his forebears [v. 15; cf. 1:5]; the focus on salvation [v. 15; cf. 2:10–13].) However, he does so now in full view of what has been said about the false teachers and Timothy’s responsibilities regarding them (2:14–3:9). Thus he effectively brings together the concerns of the first two sections of the letter (the appeal to loyalty to himself and his gospel—in the face of suffering—in 1:6–2:13; and the continuing threat to his gospel—in the ...

846. By Faith

Hebrews 11:1-40

Understanding Series

Donald A. Hagner

... is rhēma. Our author gives no sign of a knowledge of a logos Christology. On the significance of this verse for the doctrine of creation ex nihilo, see the excursus in Hughes, Hebrews, pp. 443–52. The new creation brought to pass in the preaching of and response to the gospel is described in the similar language of bringing something into existence out of nothing (cf. 1 Cor. 1:28). The God of creation is the God of the new creation and in the gospel he works a new miracle. The Faith of Abel, Enoch, and ...

847. Concluding Exhortations

Hebrews 13:1-25

Understanding Series

Donald A. Hagner

... the basis of the exposition in the intervening chapters. In light of the treatise to which the author is now putting the final touches, this doxology to Christ is both appropriate and moving. Although the Amen is formulaic, it is also the only fitting response to things so wonderful. Additional Notes 13:20–21 This concluding prayer and doxology bear some resemblance to the doxology at the end of Romans (16:25–27), which is also to some extent built upon themes expounded in the body of that work ...

848. The Christian and the World

James 4:1-12

Understanding Series

Peter H. Davids

... for they will be comforted” (Matt. 5:4). Or, “Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep” (Luke 6:25). Without proper repentance now, their future is bleak, but with it they will not weep later; it is in fact the only reasonable response. How could they really appreciate the seriousness of God’s displeasure as James describes it and not let the smile drain from their faces and the food grow cold on the table as with tears and fasting they prostrate themselves before the Lord? 4:10 Finally ...

849. Signs for Moses

Exodus 4:1-17

Understanding Series

James K. Bruckner

... of mouth and tongue. It may be overinterpretation to conclude that he had a speech impediment. He may have done poorly in Egyptian rhetoric, or he may simply have been a man of few words in the wilderness. When Moses complains, “Heavy of mouth I am,” God’s response is poetic: “Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him deaf or mute? Who gives him sight or makes him blind? Is it not I, the LORD?” God promised to help Moses speak and teach him what to say. God says, literally, “I am ʾeyeh) with your ...

850. God Promises Deliverance

Exodus 5:22--6:12

Understanding Series

James K. Bruckner

... for the fabric of all the tent coverings and screens (Num. 3:21–26). Levi’s son Kohath and his sons camped on the south side. All the furniture, including the ark, table, lampstand, and vessels were their responsibility. Levi’s son Merari and his clans were responsible for the tent frames, bases, ropes, and pegs. They camped on the north side. Aaron and his sons and Moses (Kohath’s grandsons) camped on the east. A few of Levi’s descendants are memorable for their arrogance before the Lord ...

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