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901. Blessed Are The Focused - Father's Day

Proverbs 4:1-27

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... important it is at such times to acknowledge our failings honestly and ask forgiveness. A SECOND TRUTH FOR PARENTS IS THIS: NOTHING CAN SUBSTITUTE FOR YOUR PRESENCE. Many parents rationalize by saying, "I don't spend much times with my kids, but what we have is quality time." A first-grader asked his mother why his Dad brought home a briefcase full of material each night. She explained that he had so much work to do that he couldn't get it all done at the office. The youngster pondered this soberly, then ...

902. Honoring Parents

Exodus 20:1-21, Matthew 15:1-20

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... young right now, you are currently shaping the way they will treat you when you are old. Your children notice how you treat your own parents. And, they are mindful of your general performance as a parent. These factors will determine to a great degree the quality of care you receive in your latter years. Somewhere I read about an elderly man who lived with his son and daughter-in-law. His hands trembled. When he ate he clattered the silverware and often missed his mouth with the fork. His daughter- in-law ...

903. Reverence For Life

Exodus 20:1-21, Matthew 5:21-26

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... to terminate life. Christians are well advised to prepare living wills, instructing those who care for them not to use extraordinary means to keep them alive. But that momentous next step--hastening death because in our opinion life no longer has any quality--is not our prerogative. A THIRD BATTLEFIELD IN THE WAR AGAINST MURDER IS THAT CONTROVERSIAL SUBJECT OF ABORTION. From the moment of conception, a miracle is happening within a woman's body. There is at least the potential for an eternal, priceless ...

904. The Road To Emmaus

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

Brett Blair

... and 12th centuries his writings were more widely read than any other. And that was 400 to 700 years after his death. But he was not always a saint. Before he was converted at age 29 he lived to fulfill every lust and pleasure. But Augustine had one great quality that saved his pitiful life—a praying mother. She never gave up on him until one day he stopped long enough to listen to the voices around him. Augustine had just heard a sermon by Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan. We are told in public speaking and ...

905. Adultery, Cure and Prevention

Proverbs 7:1-27, John 8:1-11

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... loves you, the more he tries to do for you. And so it goes, round and round. It's so simple. What don't more people figure it out?" One thing is sure...that lady in Ohio won't have adultery problems; nor will anyone with a marriage of that quality. Their life style follows the command of St. Paul: "Honor Christ by being servants of each other." (Ephesians 5:21) Now, I'm going to ask you to bow your head and close your eyes. If you are not married, I want you to pray silently for marriages you care ...

906. A Shepherd To Lead Us

John 10:1-21

Sermon

Brett Blair

... the last question: What are the traits of an effective shepherd? Many traits could be listed. I like what Dwight D. Eisenhower said, “In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence. Hence the supreme quality of a leader is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, on a football field, in an army, or in an office. If a man's associates find him guilty of phoniness, if they find ...

907. Glorious Surprises

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... a gift-- skill in running--and he used that gift to glorify God. Whenever you feel God's pleasure, you are probably using one of your gifts of the Spirit. The Bible also speaks of "fruits" of the Spirit. These are qualities that every Christian should model. Just as an apple tree produces apples, Christians with the Holy Spirit operative within them should produce these characteristics. They are spelled out in Galatians, chapter 5: love, joy, peace, perseverance, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and ...

908. MR. CAIN

Drama

Jerome W. Nilssen

... the heart, like a knife. JAREL Forget it, forget it. CAIN (Now wide awake) I know a guy, he had his nose trimmed down. He still looks like a rat. JAREL Go to sleep. CAIN What’s the difference. JAREL Forget it, forget it. CAIN (Singing, with a dirge-like quality) "Happy days are here again, No more skies of gray again, Happy days are here again." (Lights dim down and out)

909. Well, What Did You Expect?

Acts 12:1-19a

Sermon

Louis H. Valbracht

... to raise her young, a soldier praying for courage, a leader praying for understanding and humility, a person praying for the strength to overcome that temptation - all of these are, you see, sharing in what God’s purposes are for us. When we are praying for a quality that will make us a more complete and mature and godly character, then we are actually praying "Thy will be done." Our Christian faith is not that God WAS the Creater, it is that God IS the Creater, and to man alone He has given the power ...

910. Molehills and Mountains

Matthew 6:25-34, Mark 8:31--9:1

Sermon

Louis H. Valbracht

... We can be exactly what we are - children of God. Yes, dirty children, soiled children, spoiled children, but, nevertheless, children of God. What a relief that is! And, finally, we need to remember that the abundant life depends not on the quantity of our activities, but on the quality. We don’t need to READ everything in order to be educated. We don’t need to KNOW everything in order to be wise. We don’t need to HAVE everything in order to be happy. We don’t need to DO everything in order to have a ...

911. Chapter II

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

Frank H. Seilhamer

... demuth. Demuth can describe a painting drawn on a flat surface, or occasionally, refer to a shadow or outline of a person or object. It is not a term used to describe something made as a facsimile. Its main thrust is to tell us that something of the essence or qualities possessed by God are going to be built into the man. Taken together, these Hebrew words are saying that God made the man to be as much like himself as a man can be. The Lord did not create a bunch of minor gods, but men who were copies of ...

912. AMBASSADOR

Isaiah 18:2; Ezekiel 17:15

Illustration

Stephen Stewart

... ambassadors from God, carrying messages to men. We can also use the Greek words in the New Testament, which translate into "to be older," or "aged, dignity," or "aged." This incorporates the idea of wisdom and experience, and certainly these were needed qualities, just as much as today. Why should this be so? Well, let’s consider the position of the ambassador. These men were used to send congratulations, to make alliances, and to protest wrongs, among the more outstanding of their duties. Now, obviously ...

913. Parents, Tend Those Lambs!

John 21:15-25

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... the end of a phone call, "I love you." A synonym for love from parent to child is the word "time," which is perhaps our most precious commodity. Have you heard this rationalization from a parent: "I don't spend much time with my child but it's quality time."? Increasingly I am convinced that such an excuse is a cop-out. For a child to ride with a parent to Nashville, even if they talk about nothing more profound than University of Memphis basketball, is very important. To spend an hour with a child is the ...

914. We Are More Than Laborers - Labor Day

2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, Ecclesiastes 5:8--6:12

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... mind for them. They could even take on a ministry in their church! This weekend is a wonderful time to celebrate work, whether you do it for pay or as a volunteer. If you’re in a slot God intends for your, then enjoy the job satisfaction God gives. The quality of our work is an advertisement of our God, so let’s do it with a touch of class. And remember, we are more than laborers. We are children of the King of kings whose love for us does not drop an iota when we clock out of work. A ...

915. The Mission of Christ Church

Nehemiah 6:1-14

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... clear mission statement. The next time you're in a McDonald's Restaurant, ask an employee what the mission of his restaurant is. If he is on the ball, he will be able to tell you that the purpose of McDonalds Corporation is to offer "Quality, service, cleanliness, and value." Fed Ex has a three-word mission philosophy: people-Service- profit. They believe that if you take care of your people, they will provide the service which will return profit to the shareholders. If you know your mission and will not ...

916. The Forgiving Father (Father's Day)

Luke 15:11-32

Sermon

Brett Blair

... . He does not sit and scheme about what he is going to do if you ever come back. His desire is not revenge but relationship and restoration. He wants you to return. In 1 Corinthians 13, Paul gives us his renowned definition of love. What is the first quality that he lists? Love is patient. III Third, I think that the story implies that God’s love is eager. Jesus made this clear when he said: The father ran and embraced him and kissed him. In first century Palestine no one who had any dignity at all would ...

917. Someone At the Door

Revelation 3:14-22

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... in mortal combat. Our guide shared a surprising fact about the statue. Michelangelo was not the first artist to work on this block of marble. The Italian sculptor Agostino d’Antonio worked diligently on it but gave up, claiming that this marble was of inferior quality. But when the masterful vision and skill of Michelangelo came to bear on it, that block of marble became David. Could it be that you and I are like that block of marble? Perhaps we have tried to make something of ourselves, but without much ...

918. Suffering

John 19:28-37

Sermon

Burton F. Blair

... several layers of truth. It is clear that John included these words for a good reason. These words show very clearly that Jesus was a real human being. He was flesh and blood like all God’s children. These words bring us face-to-face with the human qualities of Jesus. But, much more, they bring us face-to-face with his real, human suffering. On the cross, Jesus knew the agony of the nails as well as thirst. If biblical scholars are correct, John wrote his Gospel around A.D. 100. And we must remember that ...

919. Advent III - Children’s Sermon

Luke 1:26-38

Children's Sermon

Susan Hedahl

... or aunts or uncles. Maybe you have been named after a famous person. Names are very important because they tell people something about us. Sometimes our friends might even give us an additional title called a nickname because it tells others about a special quality we have. Do you know if your name has a special meaning? For example, Richard means strong ruler and Susan means lily. Some names are made in America and others come from other countries or even the Bible. The Bible has lots of stories ...

920. When Towers Fall and People Perish

Luke 13:1-9

Sermon

Brett Blair

... 13 two events have been the talk of the town. Apparently, a tower in the city of Siloam collapsed killing 18 people. The second event, Pilate publicly executed some Jews visiting Jerusalem. This was done inside the temple as they worshiped and so had a rather sensational quality to it. With these two events in mind the disciples approach Jesus and ask him an age-old question: Why did this happen? So what do we do when towers fall and people perish? I would like to offer the following as a way of dealing ...

921. Reclaiming Our Covenant

Genesis 9:18-29

Sermon

Donald Macleod

... involved recognized a third party, a frame of reference, which tested the genuineness of the deal with such questions as these: Is this thing right? Is it consistent with the will of God? Indeed, the only guarantee that the deal would last was based upon the quality of the commitment of both parties to the claim upon them of the righteous will of God. Take a look at the situation in our Scripture text: The devastating Flood was over and Noah, his family and the whole shipload of zoo creatures were let out ...

922. Servants Without Fiber

Isaiah 42:1-9

Sermon

Donald Macleod

... s Gospel - "knowing ... that he had come from God and was going to God, rose from supper, laid aside his garments, and girded himself with a towel ... and began to wash the disciples’ feet ..." (John 13:4, 5 RSV). This demonstrates for us forever that the quality of service depends upon the spirit in which it is done. Our service will have fiber and contagion if it is inspired by a calling and purpose which God alone can provide and bless. 1. Isaiah, Layman’s Bible Commentary, Vol. 11, p. 105 (Richmond ...

923. The Outcome of Easter Faith

Isaiah 25:1-12

Sermon

Donald Macleod

... is to realize that the outcome of our Easter faith depends upon how genuine is our commitment to the Risen Christ. To grant the fact that Christ is risen, we said, is a comparatively easy thing, but Christ realized is far more difficult because the quality and integrity of our surrender to him are involved. In the New Testament the central message of the preaching of the apostles was "this Jesus whom God raised up whereof we are witnesses" (Acts 2:32 RSV). And the amazing success of their preaching came ...

924. Easter Turns ONLY into ALSO

Acts 10:23b-48

Sermon

Donald Macleod

... they figure in the field of religion. How frequently are we able to trace a rift in the church or community to human prejudice which someone once called "a lazy person’s substitute for thinking." On the other hand, tolerance is one of the most lovable qualities any one of us can possess. It is the attitude that helps us see things from another’s viewpoint and concedes others the right to their own opinions. It is interesting to note how these two human attitudes were exercised and exerted early in the ...

925. The Mirror of Judas

Mark 14:1-11

Illustration

Larry Powell

... he is for all times the supreme symbol of betrayal? Nothing, unless we are willing to admit that there was such about his life which causes us to be introspective about our own. 1. Jesus had confidence in him. To begin with, Jesus observed qualities about Judas which were suitable for discipleship. Had there been no goodness, no promise, no ability, Judas certainly would not have been included among the Twelve. Moreover, he was capable and trustworthy enough to be selected as treasurer for the group. So for ...

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