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851. A Little Bit of Honey

Matthew 10:40-42

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... to re-evaluate our hearts and to re-think what it means to simply be good, kind, receptive, and to bless and value others. We may be surprised at the gifts they bring and the knowledge they impart. We do not grow emotionally and spiritually by receiving. But we grow emotionally and spiritually through our giving. When we grow, we gain understanding. When we give, we receive. Today, vow to give a “little bit of honey” to someone in your midst, a cup of cold water to a thirsty soul. You may be surprised ...

852. What Is Love?

Illustration

Maxie Dunnam

... We laugh at that -- at least a chuckle. So adolescent! But most of the people I know who are having trouble in their marriages have working definitions of love not far from these. Love is made up of those feelings and emotions generated by physical attractions and a desire to satisfy sexual, emotional, and security needs. But love is far more. It is decision. It is something you do -- an act of will that gives itself unselfishly for the good and enrichment of another. How are you doing in your love life?

853. The Paradox of the Yoke

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... new life, a new direction, and a new way together. Today, I ask each of you to imagine those experiences or issues in your own lives that particularly weigh you down. Have you had past experiences that weigh heavily on your heart? Does your self-esteem suffer from past emotional or physical lashings? Do you feel grudging toward others or angry at the past? Do you feel you don’t know who you are or where your life is going? Close your eyes and ask Jesus to take all of that off of you. Feel him lifting your ...

854. Feet and Hearts

John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Sermon

Mary Austin

... sees it in us, and what does he do? He comes closer. He doesn’t throw up his hands and give up. He doesn’t run away. He comes closer. On this night, he gives his friends — and us — these enduring signs of his presence. In the depths of human emotion, in the worst that we can be, at our least faithful, he comes closer. Everyone is welcome at the table. Everyone is blessed with a final touch of his hands, a final gift of service. No one is left out. When we come to the communion table tonight, we take ...

855. Your Body Is a Temple

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Sermon

Ronald Love

... wrote the book, In Shock, which was published in 2017. Just out of medical school she was a critical care physician when she encountered some serious medical problems resulting from her pregnancy. The focus of the book is how physicians are disconnected from the emotional needs of their patients. Something she was never aware of as a physician, but became acutely aware of as a patient. Sadly, this was also true for her husband Randy. At the hospital she urged Randy to come immediately to her aid and support ...

856. Fever!

Mark 1:29-39

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... same word used to indicate Jesus’ own raising from the dead on the third day as he disappeared from the tomb! In other words, more “raising” is happening here than simply getting out of bed! Jesus is raising this woman up physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually from a state of “fever” to a state of –and here it comes –service! But that word service diekonei means more than cooking them dinner or serving as a hostess. The word means to “minister,” to actively care for the needs ...

857. Vengeance: Human and Divine

Matthew 13:1-9 · Isaiah 44:6-8 · Psalm 1-12, 17-18, 23-24

Sermon

Will Willimon

... again, “The Lord will judge his people.” It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.” (Hebrews 10:30-31) What does this say to us as Christians? Feelings of vengeance are a natural part of life. We have not outgrown the vengeful emotions of the Psalms. In fact, many of us are not half as mature and honest as the Psalms. Vengeance arises from an awareness that things are not right in the world. God is good. Injustice angers God as much, more than it angers us. There is a place for ...

858. All In God's Time

Luke 24:44-53

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... and desires are not being met. Impatience then causes stress, often making us feel more…impatient. How do we break this unhealthy cycle? And it is unhealthy. Stress caused by impatience can cause a variety of emotional, mental, and physical symptoms, such as irritability, prolonged anger, emotional distress, unhealthy triggers, breakouts, and even cardio-vascular issues, not to mention behavioral issues toward others. Do you honk your horn if the driver in front of you takes more than a second to start ...

859. Daniel Interprets the Dream of a Tree

Daniel 4:19-27

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... feet as though dead” (Rev. 1:17). Then Jesus laid his hand on him and told him not to be afraid (Rev. 1:17). The reports of physiological and emotional reactions to dreams and visions underscore how unusual and other-worldly those experiences are. In them conflicting realities collide, leaving their recipients physically overwhelmed and emotionally drained. Since the dream portends evil for the king, Daniel softens the blow and politely supports his master by wishing it on his foes: “My lord, if only ...

860. Haunted

Mark 6:14-29

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... -bending inner “demons” that we can possibly possess. For our own guilt can provoke us to “haunt” ourselves to death. When we refuse God’s healing, when we seal ourselves off from the One who can save us, we sentence ourselves to an endless cycle of relentless emotional and spiritual torture, a hell of our own making. We all make mistakes. Not all as serious as Herod’s we hope! But we all fall short of the glory of God and need God’s healing hand of forgiveness and grace in our lives, need the ...

861. Time to Light the Fire

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... -logical. Some might say we fear what lies outside of our control. After all, it’s hard to “surrender” your spirit to a God you do not know and cannot see. Some fear God in general, if they’ve been raised with a fear of judgment, punishment, unresolved emotional wounds, or a false definition of who God is. If you don’t see God as a guide, comfort, and source of empowerment, why would you trust the Holy Spirit? But more than any of these, I believe what we fear most, what human beings always fear ...

862. The Grey Zone

John 21:1-19

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... zone.” The “grey zone” may feel safe for a time, but it’s not fulfilling of people’s needs or goals long-term. Eventually, these relationships end out of practicality, but more often out of emotional distress, feelings of resentment and disconnection, and one or more partners feeling emotionally unfulfilled. When a relationship has no clear path, it cannot easily maneuver the roadblocks and stumbling stones of life. You cannot move forward if you keep one foot cemented in the past. Jumping in with ...

863. From Haunted to Healed

Luke 8:26-39

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... individuals –part “wild” and part “civilized.” We can act instinctively and impulsively at times …and we can act with reason and intention in others. Our nature relies on an intricate balance of our emotions and our reason. Even the most happy individual however can go through times of unrest, despair, grief, or emotional debilitation. Most of us don’t run off to graveyards or caves, strip off all of our clothes, and eat raw meat. But at one time or another we all can become “haunted” by ...

864. Return To God

Joel 2:1-11

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... Innsbruck. There was a ski village there. He stayed in a hostel. He was all alone. He called home Easter Sunday night and talked to his sister for a long time. Then he talked to his mother. Finally, his father got on the phone. The longer he talked, the more emotional he got. From deep within he felt an overwhelming sense of being far from home, cut off from his family. He felt he needed them. It was Easter and he was alone. When he got off the phone, he went out into the night and he cried. Then he looked ...

865. Witnesses For The Lord

Acts 10:23b-48

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... adults, were not as lucky that day. The bomb which devastated Oklahoma City sent shock waves throughout our country. The most troubling aspect has been witnessing the suffering and the death of so many children. Many of the rescue workers went home weary, physically and emotionally, that night. A common expression among the rescue workers was a desire to go home and hug their own children. To think that our children are vulnerable to a bomb as they play in a day care center is disturbing.2 The senseless and ...

866. Transforming Love

Acts 9:1-19a

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... became afraid of being with other people. The most traumatic experience for her was being around people who smoked. The men had smoked that night. The presence of cigarette smoke brought all of the horror and fear and pain rushing back in tidal waves of emotion. She cowered in anxiety, literally shaking with fright whenever she smelled smoke. During her ordeal, Joanna had focused her heart and her mind on Christ. It had given her a sense of calm and serenity. But after that night, she struggled to find that ...

867. God's Vision For The Church

Acts 11:1-18

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... about the things God will teach us and the ways in which God will sustain our every need. A child growing up in a loving and a supportive environment does not worry about what the future will bring. His parents provide for all his needs -- physical, emotional, and social -- and they always have. So life is a joyous adventure to be shared with his loved ones as he eagerly anticipates the new experiences each day will bring. One of the blessings for Peter was seeing the way God brought him and Cornelius ...

868. Good News Among The Rubble

Luke 21:5-38

Sermon

J. Will Ormond

... . There are predictions of wars and insurrections, of nations struggling against each other, of natural disasters such as earthquakes, famines, and plagues. Can you imagine the rubble scattered over the landscapes by these catastrophes? There are predictions of emotional rubble produced by persecution from religious and political authorities, betrayal by family and friends, and an atmosphere of general hatred toward those loyal to Jesus Christ. How do we react to these dire predictions of disaster? Do they ...

869. A Hostage Repents

Luke 3:1-20

Illustration

Richard A. Jensen

... been 25 years since he had last made confession. Father Jenco was encouraging. Anderson began reciting to this priest the sins he had been reflecting upon. There was much to confess. A bad marriage. Chasing women. Drinking. Anderson found it a very emotional experience. When he finished both he and Father Jenco were in tears. Father Jenco then laid his right hand upon Anderson's head. "In the name of a gentle, loving God, you are forgiven," the priest proclaimed. Terry Anderson's faith deepened immensely ...

870. Hear No Evil

Luke 1:46-55 (53); 4:18-16; 19:1ff; 16:14-15 et al

Illustration

Richard A. Jensen

... therefore, is the only home he has ever known. He knows no other life. In this world he is a man of absolute dependability. He runs the large estate staff like clockwork. He is a model of efficiency. He is also a man who seems to have no emotions whatsoever. One evening, for example, while the staff is busily serving a marvelous banquet the butler is called aside. His father, who also works and lives at the estate, has taken ill. The butler goes quietly to his father's room. He finds his father is dying. He ...

871. Discipleship

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... . Tell us what you learned this week \nin Sunday school. (TO BURT) They always teach him the cutest \nthings. \nBURT: Well, what did you learn this week?\nROBBY: I hate you! (ROBBY MUST STAY INNOCENT THROUGHOUT)\nBURT: What? "I hate you!"\nWILMA: (GETTING EMOTIONAL) Oh, no. \nROBBY: I hate you both!\nBURT: What are you saying, young man? You just come right over \nhere. \nROBBY: Yes, sir.\nWILMA: Why are you saying that?\nBURT: Young man, would you please repeat that?\nROBBY: Sure, Daddy. I hate you both ...

872. The Spice of Death

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... for the burial ground. Not to have a decent burial was considered a disgrace. Special times were allotted for mourning. Periods of mourning for as long as thirty days were prescribed for notable figures. Mourning also took different forms. There was allowance for the emotional release at suffering loss. There were eulogies that bespoke only the good for the dead. There were also compositions of comfort and there were laments for great tragedies. In the case of our Lord's death, much of all this had to be ...

873. Easter Understanding

Luke 24:36-49

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... Gospel last Sunday. Luke records in the same manner how Jesus suddenly appeared to his disciples and greeted them. While both evangelists mention that Jesus displayed his scars, Luke mentions just how frightened the disciples were. Luke describes the confused emotions of the disciples most aptly. He says, "In their joy they were disbelieving and still wondering." After Jesus convincingly ate of a broiled fish in their presence, Jesus deliberately talked to them about what had happened. He explained that ...

874. Anybody Listening?

Mark 6:1-6

Sermon

William G. Carter

... them by ordinary means."(4) So here's the question once again: is anybody listening? Hearing the good news is risky business. The word of God's reign can judge a person's commitments, undermine other allegiances, or rearrange someone's emotional furniture. The gospel may raise questions about private and public habits, commission people to serve in dangerous places, or speak difficult words to the thrones of power. No wonder, then, that someone once warned a gathering of pastors, "There are two kinds ...

875. The Agony And The Ecstasy Of The Family

Mark 3:20-35

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... repent is the will of the Lord. Forgiveness is the way to follow Jesus' example. That is the will of God spoken of in our story. That is what brings ecstasy to families today. Ecstasy is defined in the dictionary as: "a state of emotional exaltation; rapture; being highly delighted." This ecstasy and exaltation come in the faith family through forgiveness. This ecstasy means loving God back since he first loved us, and forgiving others as God has forgiven us. The Bible puts it this way: "Without having seen ...

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