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Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 3:1-20, Philippians 1:1-11

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George Bass

... -philosopher, Eric Hoffer, wrote about his "wilderness-back to nature" of experiences: "All through adult life I had a feeling of revulsion when told how nature aids and guides us, how like a stern mother she nudges and pushes man to fulfill her wise designs." He reacts to his experiences this way: As a migratory worker from the age of 18 I knew nature as ill-disposed and inhospitable. Direct contact with nature almost always meant scratches, bites, torn clothes, and grime that ate its way into every pore ...

852. Pentecost Sunday

Acts 2:1-13, Psalm 104:1-35, Joel 2:28-32, Genesis 11:1-9, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11, John 16:5-16, John 20:19-23, John 15:18--16:4

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George Bass

... things, and evermore to rejoice in his holy comfort; through thy son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Ghost, one God, world without end. Amen." Most of the liturgical churches have prepared one or more new prayers for Pentecost, which are designed to pick up the several themes of the day. The Psalm Of The Day Psalm 104:1, 24, 29-31, 34 (RC); 104:25-32 (E); 104:25-34 (L) - Although this psalm is appointed for other Sundays of the year (see the ORDO, for example), it is ...

853. Christ Is Coming…

Luke 21:5-38

Sermon

James Garrett

... He says he will come a second time. God works purposefully to build his kingdom -- a kingdom of justice, righteousness and redemption. Human needs (good or bad) can never daunt the purpose of God. It is his doing, apart from all human calculation or designing. God is in charge. Write that down -- God is in charge! Jesus tells his disciples, “There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth…” There will be signs and circumstances reverberating through the entire universe Signs, things ...

854. The Christmas Song

Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56

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James Garrett

... has not given up on the world. The observation has been made that during times of war and destruction the birth rate increases. Is this accidental? Or is it when the processes of men are engaged in destroying life there is One at work more authentic than the design of the human mind? A new spirit was released into the world with the birth of Jesus. It’s a mystery beyond our understanding. He who is mighty has done great things for us. A little girl, dressed as an angel, in a Christmas pageant was told to ...

855. Our Christian I.D.

Luke 4:1-13

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John M. Braaten

... come across events like these in our lives and we call them temptations." I guess they are that, but they really don't convey the depth of what the Bible has in mind when it speaks of temptations. The temptations of Jesus in our text were not designed so much to get Jesus to do something wrong, as they were attempts to get Jesus to lose sight of who he was, and leave unfulfilled the mission God had given him. So what is involved in Jesus' wilderness experience with Satan is something far deeper than merely ...

856. Finding Our Roots

Luke 9:28-36

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John M. Braaten

... it agreed with you. How other people treat you, especially certain people. What people say about you. How you feel. The intensity of your desires or the weight of your burdens. Who you are with. What kind of a day it is. Too often it is things like these that design our daily lives, and yet we talk about how free we are. We are not free at all until our life is rooted in Christ and our life flows forth from him. One pastor, in talking about biblical faith, said, "The thing about Godly faith is that it is ...

857. Portrait Of A Powerful Servant

John 13:1-17

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John M. Braaten

... anyone telling us what to do) and so we are apt to sacrifice the common good for our own ego needs and accompany it with all kinds of pious chatter. Power in itself is not an evil thing, nor is the pursuit of it incompatible with God’s design. The passion to learn, the pursuit of excellence - evidence of our desire for power - have been implanted in us as part of the Divine image. Indeed, Jesus promised power to the apostles (Acts 1:8) before he ascended. What is at issue here is not power as such but ...

858. Let It Shine!

John 1:1-18

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Carlyle Fielding Stewart

... to use labels to devalue you as a person. Words such as arrogant, not a team player, overqualified, militant, aloof, distant, unapproachable, upstart, egotistical. These words are used to devalue your worth so they can legislate your light right out of existence. Their whole design is to get you to lower your opinion of yourself - make you think you're boasting because you shine the light God gave you. They want you to feel bad about being a superstar so they use machinations and gambits to make you lower ...

859. Take Off The Grave Clothes!

John 11:38-44

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Carlyle Fielding Stewart

... not a here-today-and-gone-today God. God did not call you to be God's very own in order to disown that which is God's. "Disillusionment" broken down means: dis, ill, us, ion, ment. That is, you believe that whatever goes wrong is intended, designed, especially for you, to bring you illness, disenchantment, and disillusionment, which lead to disengagement from the will and work of God. But God is not the co-signer of calamity and confusion. God does not disillusion us so that we might live our lives on the ...

860. The African Foundations Of Christianity

Exodus 4:1-17

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Carlyle Fielding Stewart

... the vast and rich history of African-American people, we must go beyond the shores of America to the continent of "Alkebulan" or Africa. We are indebted to the late Dr. Carter G. Woodson and members for the study of Negro Life and History for designating February as a time for observing the outstanding contributions of black people, not only to American but also to world history. A great tragedy of our times is that many people, both black and white, think that Black History began four hundred years ago in ...

861. Hostage Crisis

1 Kings 19:1-8

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Carlyle Fielding Stewart

... , in the hallowed halls of government. Wherever the people of God are not free to live wholesome, productive, and spirit-filled lives for fear of repression and repercussion is a hostage crisis. The weapons used to destroy and intimidate are not AK-47's, but weapons designed to dash the spirit and defuse the joy for Christ of the people of God. Three basic things lead to hostage situations in the people of God. First is loss of faith in God's ability to deliver. Second is fear of reprisals and repercussion ...

862. Are Greatness and Christianity Compatible?

Mark 9:33-37

Sermon

Donald Macleod

... the element of surpise. Where is the world of wonder of the little child? True, there is the element of naivete in juvenile wide-eyed wonder, but in our quenching it within ourselves, we have almost destroyed beauty with our ugly graffiti, allowed utility to design our buildings, and not gracefulness, and permitted cold facts to create an era of speed. Wonder has gone out of our music and, hence, it no longer soars but trudges in a monotonous beat. Wonder has slipped from our painting and without the "sky ...

863. Soul Food

John 6:25-59

Sermon

Larry Goodpaster

... and religious circles have begun to discover the means of reaching this visual age. Only a small percentage of us learn anything in the traditional way of listening to an hour-long lecture and then taking the required written test designed to measure comprehension. The vast majority of us have become visual. Consequently, classrooms are now filled with televisions and video cassette recorders and players, and buildings are topped off with satellite dishes. Even much of the curriculum now being prepared ...

864. It's Performance That Counts

Matthew 7:15-23, Matthew 7:24-29

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Larry Goodpaster

... spending money on those objects of their desiring, some of them necessary, others frivolous, provided they live up to the expectations which were made on the packaging. At one time or another, I suppose, we are all tricked by the slick advertising schemes, designed to create the illusion that this product is vital to our survival. With mega-hype and great fanfare, we are persuaded that this item will add quality to our lives, save us time, or enhance our ability to perform our routine tasks. The gimmicks ...

865. Saturday Night At The Fights

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Timothy W. Ayers

... gloves on Scene: Boxing ring Announcer: (Can be offstage or dressed in a tux onstage) Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the Palace's Saturday Night at the Fights. This evening's full card is brought to you by Out of Focus on the Family, the organization designed to create dysfunctional families. For our first bout of the evening: In this corner Joltin' John Smith. John weighs in at 200 pounds, stands 5' 7", is 41 years old, and is 37 and 37 in his career. His opponent is the one and only Wilma "Wildcat ...

866. Nothing Is Impossible

Exodus 13:17--14:31

Sermon

Walter Kimbrough

... night, and there are others who work 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. But God worked all night long. The game of football is fascinating. In a professional league of football, the players become the employees because they are on salary. They get paid to perform a designated job. All of the employees never work at the same time. In fact, there are never more than 11 employees working at the same time. When the team of 11 is working, all of the other employees are either sitting down or just standing and watching. However ...

867. The Priesthood Of All Believers

Exodus 19:1-25

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Walter Kimbrough

... do. Just as in the game of basketball there are two forwards, one center and two guards. We even subdivide the guard position and call one the point guard, meaning the player with the responsibility for controlling the tempo and flow of the game. Priests are also designated for various functions. Some will have the functions of witnessing. Jonah was called on by God to witness and he said no, but God said yes. This brings up the point of what happens when our will is contrary to God’s will. The answer is ...

868. Faithful To The Lord

Genesis 32:22-32

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed (2 Corinthians4:8-9)." Charles Swindoll puts it like this: Nothing touches me that has not passed through the hands of my heavenly Father. Nothing. Everything lendure is designed to prepare me for serving others more effectively. Everything. Faithfulness to the Lord means having this higher perspective. Faithfulness also means being willing to forgive. New Life Through Forgiveness Joseph forgave his brothers because they needed it. He ...

869. Robert Paul, You Were Right!

Daniel 7:1-14, Daniel 7:15-28

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... Henry Ford who is alleged to have said: “History is bunk”? If you answer “Yes” to the above questions, then today’s theme on All Saints’ Sunday in the church calendar may be just right for you. This special day in the liturgical cycle is designed to give us historical perspective, to help us remember unique persons who have lived in earlier days but who can and do still influence our own lives in the present. Our Old Testament passage centers on a dream of Daniel during the reign of Belshazzar ...

870. The Best Offense Is A Good Defense

Zephaniah 3:1-20

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... their own errand in the wilderness. We are profoundly indebted to these disciplined and creative men and women in their own day. God would like to liberate us, too. God would like us to be flexible and open individuals. God would like us to become the creative people we were designed to be. Are we willing to be corrected? Are we willing to be disciplined for the glory of God?

871. Are You Asking The Right Questions?

Zechariah 7:1-14

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Richard Hasler

... pray for others because we believe God loves them and wants us to pray on their behalf. Although intercession is a mystery in the ultimate sense, the Scriptures are consistent in stating that God works through human beings like ourselves to work out the eternal design. Second, we make intercessions because we know that when we do other people are changed. Today, we accept the fact that through television words, music and pictures are sent to all parts of the world. Can we also not believe on a higher level ...

872. Is Anybody There? Does Anybody Care?

Isaiah 49:8-26

Sermon

Robert Beringer

... pictures, but that is exactly how the Bible describes a God who has a plan to work out in this world. Like a wise and loving parent, God shares our falling and rising, our weeping and our laughter, and somehow God weaves it all into a grand design. 2. God Is At Work In Everything Isaiah continues his encouragement to his people by insisting that God is at work for good in everything that happens to them. Picturing God as a shepherd, the prophet says, "They shall feed along the ways, on all bare heights ...

873. The Recovery Of Reverence

Leviticus 19:1-37

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Robert Beringer

... second fundamental truth in these ancient words for our time is the reminder that without reverence for God, there will be no respect for persons, for property or for justice. Clearly, the author of this ancient book had the Ten Commandments in mind as the grand design for human life intended by our Creator. Today, lots of people question the value of these ancient commandments. In fact in the city of Pittsburgh, a copy of the Ten Commandments is engraved on a wall in the city zoo where many rare birds are ...

874. The Baby Who Changes Everything

Isaiah 7:1-25

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Robert Beringer

... a sling shot and a silver spoon. But now what to do? The next day the inhabitants of Roaring Camp met in serious deliberation, and without the usual slugging and brawling, decided that working together they would all help raise this child. Stumpy was designated the particular guardian with a female mule as his first assistant. Strange to say, the little one thrived under their care, and equally strange was the effect on Roaring Camp. The little infant was named "Tommy Luck." His cabin, a filthy mess before ...

875. Love Without Demand

Ruth 1:1-22

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Sims Robert

... I not experiencing a deep sense of fulfillment as a person? Why do I still feel empty?” The answer is that most of us give love away in order to receive it. We don’t give it freely. We give with strings attached. Many of our expressions of love are designed to reap a reward and to gain a payoff. We touch because we need to be touched. We are kind because we want somebody to be kind to us. We help another because we want them to be in our debt. We give our money as a way of exercising ...

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