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901. Joy at Believers’ Walking in the Truth

3 John 1:1-14

Understanding Series

Thomas F. Johnson

... mark him as one of the elder’s loyal followers (cf. 1 John 2:7; 3:2, 21; 4:1, 7, 11), “beloved” because God has first loved them (1 John 4:11, 19). Gaius is a common Roman name used of three other individuals in the NT (Gaius of Corinth, Rom. 16:23; 1 ... e., a different Jesus (cf. 2 Cor. 11:4; Gal. 1:8) and a way of living together as God’s people apart from the primacy of love (1 John 2:9–11; 3:11–18). 4 Literally, the first part of v. 4 reads, “Greater than these, I do not have joy.” Given ...

902. True North

Matthew 22:34-40

Sermon

Charley Reeb

... of the matter. His answer shows us that the purpose of the law is to bring us closer to God and our neighbor. If we love God and our neighbor we are fulfilling what God desires. That’s it! That was the heart to all of it. One time the Pharisees ... quiet time with God in the morning I ask myself, “How will I honor God today? How will my words and actions be a reflection of love to those around me?” Those questions have gotten me out of more trouble than you can imagine! But the days I am rushed and I ...

903. More Than Conquerors

Romans 8:28-39

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... is strongly reminiscent of 5:1–11, though its hymnic language exceeds the former in grandeur. Grace is not an escape from this world and its dangers. Rather, grace stands before the yawning abyss and stark terror and confesses that they are no match for the invincible love of God. God’s love cannot be defeated, nor will it let us go. 8:31–32 At decisive stages in the epistle Paul sums up the argument with a rhetorical question, What, then, shall we say in response to this (v. 31; also 3:5; 4:1; 6:1; 7 ...

904. Heaven

Revelation 7:9-17

Sermon

Will Willimon

... be so troubled by sex? Isn't sex good? What was the deal with the stolen pears? Had he not an odd relationship with his mother? I suggested, in my reply, that he not bog down in the details, rather, that he read the Confessions as one might read a love story. Augustine, was obsessed with the possibility that we might be alone in the world, on our own. And he was astounded to discover that we are not. He was astounded not only that there was a God, but this God was out looking for him, desired him even more ...

905. Hold the Candy

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Sermon

Mary Austin

... end to childish ways. For now we see in a mirror, dimly, but then we will see face to face. Now I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13) Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. We’re surrounded by hearts and ads for flowers, balloons, and candy to take to your beloved. If you haven’t been to the card store yet, this is your reminder. You ...

906. Epiphany 7

1 Corinthians 15:35-58, 1 Samuel 26:1-25, Genesis 45:1-28, Luke 6:27-36

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... sermon takes four of Jesus' teachings and shows how they are put into practice by Joseph. Outline: A person who practiced Jesus' teachings a. "Love your enemies" Luke 6:27; Genesis 45:5. b. "Judge not" Luke 6:37; Genesis 45:8. c. "Be merciful" Luke 6:36; Genesis ... , the church, always faithful to you, that all who lean on the hope of your promises may gain strength from the power of your love." Hymn Of The Day: "O God, O Lord Of Heaven And Earth" Theme Of The Day: God Reveals All Gospel - God reveals how his ...

907. Proper 10

Colossians 1:1-14, Amos 7:10-17, Luke 10:25-37

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... to help people in need. This leads to the question: who is my neighbor? Is my neighbor the starving children in Somalia? c. Compassion vv. 33-35. The source of help is compassion, but whence comes compassion? Its source is obedience to God's law of love. Love of God leads to love of neighbor. 2. Do you know your neighbor? (10:29-37). Need: The common view of a neighbor is one who lives close to you in a spatial neighborhood. In today's world this is not necessarily the case. Many do not know even the name ...

908. Wedding: The Foundation of Faithfulness

Sermon Aid

John M. Braaten

... before him. His presence will supply you with the power to live in ways that are pleasing to him, and eternally fulfilling for yourselves. He has promised his faithfulness so that, through his Spirit, he might strengthen you to be faithful to each other, that your love might grow in beauty and depth. ________ and ________, as your family and friends, we want to find happiness and joy in each other, that you may be able to celebrate all the wonders of life which God places before you. Our prayers will follow ...

909. The Bridge

John 1:1-18, Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 1:26-38, Genesis 3:1-24

Drama

H. J. Hizer

... else can you do, Lord? Five: Do? I'll do the hardest thing a God could do -- I'll build a bridge -- a bridge of love. And I'll call him Jesus. Gabriel, we'll start the foundation of the bridge with my handmaiden Mary. Two: Great, Lord -- She's one ... not rejoice? -- Joseph? Joseph: And yet, she has never lied to me before. I've found her faithful in every way -- and I've loved her from the start. Can I shun her now? The strange dream of mine -- the visitor spoke of a "holy child" -- perhaps the hand of God ...

910. Table For Talkers

Luke 22:7-38

Sermon

... this talk, Jesus literally touches us in a concrete and intimate manner. This is not new to us, because we often admit that we are touched by what someone says to us. We tell preachers that, by their sermons, they have walked on our toes. What a person says in love may cause tears to come to our eyes because we are deeply touched. Some words go straight to the heart, either to heal or to hurt. Words can move us, uplift us, and inspire us as well as tear us down to a point of despair. Jesus' words touch us ...

911. Christmas 1

Lk 2:41-52 · Col 3:12-17 · 1 Sam 2:18-20, 26

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... . Both were gifts of God 1. Samuel - an answer to a barren woman's prayer 2. Jesus - conceived by the Holy Spirit B. Both had loving parents 1. Hannah annually made Samuel a robe. 2. Mary probably gave Jesus his seamless robe. C. Both boys were in God's service 1. ... Eli at the shrine in Shiloh. The robe can lead to a parabolic type of sermon. Outline: Do you have a robe? A. A robe of love - gift of Samuel's mother - v. 19 B. Robe of covering our nakedness of sin 1. God made a robe for Adam and Eve - Genesis 3 ...

912. Epiphany 7

Lk 6:27-38 · 1 Cor 15:45-49 · 1 Sam 26:1-25 · Gen 45:3-11, 15

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... of the cart before the horse? The two Lessons are ideally matched for they help us to see the truth as well as hear it. The sermon takes four of Jesus' teachings and shows how they are put into practice by Joseph. Outline: A person who practiced Jesus' teachings - A. "Love your enemies" - Luke 6:27, Genesis 45:5 B. "Judge not" - Luke 6:37; Genesis 45:8 C. "Be merciful" - Luke G:36; Genesis 45:15 D. "Give" - Luke 6:38; Genesis 45: 9-11 Three Lessons: Genesis 45:3-11, 15; 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50; Luke ...

913. The Forgiven and the Forgiving

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

Robert G. Tuttle

... new spirit, the forgiving spirit, by the grace of Christ who has forgiven us and who makes it possible for us to forgive others. This is simply reflecting the "goodness, the kindness, the mercy of Christ" - the mercy that has saved us. Now we are the agents of love and forgiveness, and he whispers, "Lo, I am with you" - even in this kind of world. We are called to receive and then to be Christ’s forgiving spirit in the life of our world, but we say that people don’t want to be forgiven. "If I forgave ...

914. A New Perspective

Deuteronomy 7:1-26

Sermon

Gregory J. Johanson

... or her, and your normal ways of thinking about things and feeling about things just don’t fit. The person becomes unique. There is a line from one of the contemporary wedding services that says it well. "As God has put within the heart of man the wish to love many people, so has he implanted the hunger to be uniquely important to one person, and for that one person to be supremely and uniquely important to him." This is a given with us as human beings - it is part of the way God invented us. We yearn for ...

915. I've Got a Strong Case of the 'Can't Help Its'

John 1:35-42

Sermon

James W. Moore

... to be able to touch 4. to be able to feel 5. to be able to taste 6. to be able to laugh 7. to be able to love.” The room was so quiet when she finished that you could have heard a pin drop. Isn’t it amazing how we overlook and take for granted ... and have some refreshments?” But no, he would not leave Donna’s side. “I want to stay here with Miss Donna.,” he would say. The love between the two of them was so radiant and powerful in that room. Also in the room that day was a man from Chicago. He had ...

916. No Improvement Possible

Matthew 22:34-40

Sermon

King Duncan

... in the world to be served rather than to serve. They do not connect us with a man girded in a towel washing his disciples' feet or even a man hanging on a cross between two thieves. That is a shame. THERE IS A POWERFUL REDEMPTIVE QUALITY TO CHRISTIAN LOVE. Many years ago two young men with long records of crime and delinquency robbed the YMCA on the lower east side of New York City. On their way out of the door they noticed a man at the telephone switchboard. Fearing that he would call the police, the young ...

917. Tevye's Question

Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Most [of us/you] who have been married for many years can relate. This is a question that hits at the heart of Christian discipleship. Beside the Sea of Galilee Jesus asked Simon Peter, "Simon, son of John, do you love me?" Three times he asked, once for each time Simon Peter denied him. "Simon, do you love me?" And, friends, it is a question he asks of each of us today. When he says in today's lesson, "If anyone would come after me . . ." Or, as it is translated in other texts, "If anyone would be my ...

918. Memorial Day

John 15:1-17

Sermon

Angela Akers

... are people who make news, but heroes are people who make history." The qualities of heroism are eternal--self-sacrifice, courage, honor, duty. And in today's Bible passage, Jesus adds the integral ingredient--love. In these few verses, Jesus gives us a new context for heroism. "My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you servants, because a servant does ...

919. My Prayer For You: Barefoot Days of the Soul

Galatians 5:1-15

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... 14-19. That did it. That was the word of the Lord to me for you. My prayer for you: barefoot days of the soul. Four petitions are there in Paul’s prayer 1.) Strength in our inner being. 2.) Christ indwelling us through faith. 3.) Knowing the love of Christ, which surpasses knowledge. 4.) Being filled with all the fullness of God If those petitions were fulfilled in our lives we would know barefoot days of the soul. That’s my prayer for you – and that’s my sermon. (I) As we begin to look at those ...

920. It Is Good News!

1 John 4:7-21

Sermon

James McCormick

... see, that’s precisely what Christmas is about. And that is why it is such good news. God has something good to give us: Himself - His love - His forgiveness - His gift of abundant life. He gave us all of that, and more, when He gave us the gift of Jesus at Christmas. ... just like God.” I think they both were right. It is wonderful, and it really is just like God. It’s just like God to love us when we are so unlovely. It’s just like God to seek us when we go astray. It’s just like God, in Jesus, to ...

921. Promises to Keep

Hebrews 8:1-13

Sermon

James McCormick

... of the people of Laos. He told of the medal he had always worn around his neck, and he read the inscription: “The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep.” Then the ... in life. It’s an even better thing, once we have made big promises, to keep them! Prayer: God, our Father, we are grateful that You love us so much that You keep Your promises. We are grateful that You trust us so much that You invite us to have a part in ...

922. When Do You Feel God's Pleasure?

Matthew 3:13-17

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James W. Moore

... it like this: “What does God really want from us? What can we bring to Him that genuinely pleases Him? Does He want burnt offerings or fragrant ritual oils, or human sacrifices? No, No, No! Micah says: All he wants is for us – to do justice – to love kindness – and to walk humbly with our God. “That what pleases Him,” Micah tells us. And that is helpful, but our scripture lesson for today is even more helpful. Jesus is ready to begin His ministry. He goes out to be baptized by John the Baptist ...

923. What's In A Name?

John 15:9-17

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... , so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in my name. [17] I am giving you these commands so that you may love one another. Did you hear that? [15] "I no longer call you servants....now I call you friends." I don't know how many times I ... had read that passage before it really sank in. You see, I grew up in house where there wasn't a lot of love expressed. Especially for me. My mother divorced my father when I was 9 months old and I never saw met my father. He never bothered to ...

924. Commitment (Series: Fundamentals of Family)

Ephesians 5:22-33

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J. Howard Olds

... a social revolution in which women could no longer be treated as pieces of property, to be used or abused at every husband’s whim. So let me say it the best I can. “Marriage is a sacred covenant in which two persons form a partnership where they love, honor, and cherish each other for a lifetime.” Parenting built on power is certain to fail. What’s true of marriage is likewise true of parenting. In Roman culture, a father had full control of his children. When a child was born, the baby was placed ...

925. 1 John 3:16-24

1 John 3:11-24

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... authorship of 1 John might be debated, it is evident that this author was in a position of authority before this community. He exhorts these faithful members as “little children,” emphasizing his authoritative position before them. The directive he gives is to love “in truth and action,” not merely in “word or speech. In other words, for those who have embraced Christ and his sacrifice, the genuine needs of others are addressed by true service, not just lip service. Verses 19‑22 reveal the ...

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