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926. Family Ties and Good-byes

Luke 12:49-56

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... . Listening and hearing one another seems to be a lost art in many homes. Spouses often seem to be going in opposite directions. Parents and children have a hard time communicating. Many modern homes are little more than large telephone booths where arrangements are made to leave. At first glance, our text appears to compound the problem of the divided family. Jesus says, "I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! ... Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth ...

927. Only the Lost and the Least

Luke 15:1-10

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... face of my Father in heaven. What do you think? If a shepherd has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he ... face of my Father in heaven. What do you think? If a shepherd has a hundred sheep, and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he ...

928. What a Deal: Investing in Hope

Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15

Sermon

Lee Ann Dunlap

... the "fightings without and fears within" we have Christ's assurance of forgiveness and the Holy Spirit's presence. The enemy will continue to besiege in some form or another. At times, such forces may breach the walls of our best defenses and possibly leave us crushed and wounded. The consequences of unfaithful living will have to be dealt with and our lives made accountable to God. These truths are inevitable, but they need not be fatal. Even if (or when) our worst fears about the future materialize, God ...

929. The Good News about the Future

Mark 13:1-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... that time will be. Most of us, I suspect, would rather not know. It would be too heavy a burden to bear. We would prefer to leave such things to God. That brings us to the second truth we need to acknowledge: God is still in charge. There is much in life that ... control, but nothing is beyond God’s control. And God is our Abba, our Daddy. He loves us intimately, so why not leave things in God’s hands and relax? Bishop Desmond Tutu, that amazing South African Christian, once spoke of his own struggle with ...

930. Christmas: Before And After

Luke 2:1-7

Drama

Lois Anne DeLong

... King 2: Ditto. Okay ... I guess it’s agreed. We need to find another route home. But, I don’t think we have nearly enough supplies. And, none of us know this country very well. Without the star, how will we know which way to go? King 1: Before we leave tomorrow, we’ll send our servants into town. Herod won’t know them and they should be able to purchase all we need. I brought our star charts with us. That will keep us headed east. King 3: Look, a star is beginning to rise in the eastern sky. Perhaps ...

931. Good News about Christ

Revelation 1:4-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... t realize that Arabs read from right to left.” (1) Communication is a tricky thing. I want to make sure when you leave here today that you know the fundamentals of what we believe about Christ. On the church calendar this is the last Sunday ... not come to condemn. He came to save. He is the Savior of the world. Friend, if you brought in a feeling of condemnation this day, leave it at Christ’s feet. This is what we believe: Christ is God incarnate. He is not our condemner, but our Savior. But there is one ...

932. A House for Our Home and a Home for Our Faith

2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... , she said, one of them would be called, would hear her mother call and know that she had to be home by 7:00. Another would hear a whistle and know that it was his dad reminding him to come home. And still others would be called and they would leave the park and she would be left there alone in the dark, waiting for her call, but that call would never come. She said, it makes me feel so good that someone wants me to come in, that I came in early. Now that’s what families are for. To ...

933. The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Luke 23:32-46

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... which happened to be the Holy Family who was fleeing to Egypt. The Repentant Thief is supposed to be the one who warned them to leave, thus saving Jesus' life. And because of that act, there was a spot reserved for him that day. But that's just legend. We don ... the end of this journey, when Eastwood is near death that they encounter a run away coach from the Confederate Army. Tuco leaves Eastwood for dead, stops the coach and begins rifling through the pockets of the dead. That's when he encounters one of the ...

934. Living In The Spirit Of Joy

Galatians 5:22-25, Romans 12:9-21

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... baptism or a sunrise or in the hug of a grandchild. It might even makes its way into our heart and soul through the melody or the words of a hymn or special number. But Joy is both a Gift and often times a Surprise. The experience of Joy always leaves you hungry for more. It's like glimpse into eternity or a taste of the heavenly banquet that is being prepared for us right now II. Found In Obedience A. None of the sources I used in preparation for this sermon mentioned it, but I've found that Joy comes ...

935. Living In ‘Oddville’ With ‘Peculiar’ People

Romans 12:1-2, 19-21

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... God, which is your spiritual worship. [2] Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. [19] Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave room for the wrath of God; for it is written, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord." [20] No, "if your enemies are hungry, feed them; if they are thirsty, give them something to drink; for by doing this you will heap burning coals on ...

936. LOST? Finding Forgiveness

Luke 15:11-32

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... answered, "waa waa waa." To which John replied, "I'm sorry, I can't understand what you're saying." Again the boy said, "waa waa waa." And again John said, "I can't understand you when you're crying. If you don't stop crying, I'm just going to leave." His grandson managed to stop crying long enough to say, "I only got one chance." To which John replied, "I'm sorry, there are no do-overs in Grandpa's house." I just fell out laughing. For some reason, that just tickled my funny bone. Maybe it's because I ...

937. LOST? Pursuing Purpose

1 Peter 2:9-10

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... says, "I'm fine." "No, you're not," Boone says. "Let me get you back to Jack." (The Doctor) Locke says, "Jack wouldn't know the first thing about what's wrong with me." And tries to get up but falls again. Boone starts to try and talk him into leaving again but Locke jumps in and says, "No, no, no." Boone is incredulous now and says, "What is wrong with you? Are you crazy?" Locke says, "I was in a wheelchair.? Boone's not sure what he's talking about and says, "What?" Locke continues, "Paralyzed for 4 years ...

938. Wednesday: The Way Of The Cross: Oooh, That Smell

John 12:1-11

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... God. Because we've given our lives to Christ, we no longer live for ourselves, we live for Christ. As a result, we're called to leave a pleasing aroma wherever we go. Have you ever heard of a woman by the name of Irena Sendler? Neither had I until a couple of ... you and for many for the forgiveness of sins." And then I'd like you to think about your life. What kind of aroma do you leave behind? What kind of aroma will people remember you for? Do you live a life of poured out love? Are you living a Christ like, ...

939. A Chance To See

Mark 10:46-52

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... was a whole lot harder than Jenny's but through Christ he was given A Chance To See. Let's look at the passage from Mark 10:46-52 (NRSV) and see how that happened. [46] They came to Jericho. As he and his disciples and a large crowd were leaving Jericho, Bartimaeus son of Timaeus, a blind beggar, was sitting by the roadside. [47] When he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to shout out and say, "Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!" [48] Many sternly ordered him to be quiet, but he cried out ...

940. Never Too Old For God: Abraham And Sarah

Genesis 18:1-15

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... 2 ½ men. There were several shows which featured single mothers, such as Grace Under Fire, One Day At A Time and Alice. But most often, family is has been shown as couple and their children. Like Dick Van Dyke Show, Married With Children, The Simpsons, Father Knows Best, Leave It To Beaver and the like. But families come in other shapes and sizes, too. A family can be two brothers like Earl and Randy in My Name Is Earl. But a family can be one person as well, choosing to remain single. Or a blended family ...

941. Who Do You Put On?

Romans 13:8-14

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... wear this robe of faith on Sunday Mornings. We can't put it on during worship like a choir robe and take it off before we leave like our name tag. We have to put on Christ. Not just the outward appearance of a Christian, but the heart of Christ. We have to ... every aspect of life, especially tragedies like Hurricane Katrina. We need to let Christ use us to fill others with hope. God never leaves us. God is right there in the midst of the search and rescue efforts, the efforts to bring aid of every kind. God' ...

942. A Fireside Conversation

John 21:15-25

Sermon

King Duncan

... that exciting, though we try. But they are all essential to feeding Christ’s sheep. Of course, some of Christ’s most prized sheep are outside the church. In fact, most of the world’s people fall under the lost sheep category the one sheep that the Shepherd leaves the “ninety and nine” in order to find. This is also a primary task of the church. We need to reach people for Christ who have never even thought about him. Did you know that in 1271 A.D, Niccolo and Matteo Polo, the father and uncle of ...

943. Catch of the Day

Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 4:12-17

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... and eating. I tried everything. But the thing I really remember is that manager came out and asked us to leave. That's right, at an all you can eat restaurant, we were asked to leave because we'd eaten too much. Oh, man, that made my Dad and Uncle Bob both mad. I can ... the Vision, the Mission isn't hard at all, even in the worst of circumstances. When the missionaries were forced to leave China in 1951, and Christians began to be oppressed by the Communist government, the future of the church looked bleak. In ...

944. If, Because, Regardless

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... No, not exactly. The Cunninghams are country folk, farmers. The crash hit them the hardest." Mr. Cunningham owes a debt, and the only way he knows how to pay it is with his meager gifts. He is embarrassed by the payment, and would prefer to simply leave it and walk off. Atticus' attitude is different. He is able to take these modest payments and support his family while continuing to be an attorney and help the members of the community. Mr. Cunningham probably wouldn't be bringing those meager gifts if it ...

945. Love and Obey (Mother's Day)

John 14:15-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... s Day. Someone has made a list of nine things a Mother would never say. See if your Mom would ever say these things: 1. “How on earth can you see the TV sitting so far back?” Anybody? 2. “Yeah, I used to skip school a lot, too.” 3. “Just leave all the lights on . . . it makes the house look more cheery.” 4. “Let me smell that shirt Yeah, it’s good for another week.” 5. “Go ahead and keep that stray dog, honey. I’ll be glad to feed and walk him every day.” 6. “Well, if Timmy’s mom ...

946. The Peace of Christ in a World of Chaos - Sermon Starter

John 14:23-29

Illustration

Brett Blair

... Lord's peace is peace through surrender. We have all been asked by our children: if you could have any wish what would it be? I think the most common answer given is world peace. Peace is important. Jesus makes a point to tell his disciples that he going to leave them with peace. Peace is part a vital part of our faith. Let's look a little closer at what Jesus means by peace: 1. First, there is the Peace the World Gives 2. Second, there is the Peace the Lord Gives 3. Third, there is the Obedience We Give ...

947. More Than We Are

1 John 2:28--3:10

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... It can be a servant assisting in becoming more than we are in a healthy and helpful way. Listen to Mae Riley Smith sing about it. Beyond a little window Of my dull house of care One road is always beckoning When days are grey and bare; And when I leave the dusty street The struggle and the load - I pin my wings upon my feet And take the tree-top road! Life’s sweetest joys are hidden In unsubstantial things; An April rain, a fragrance, A vision of blue—wings: And what are memory and hope But dreams? And ...

948. On the Road with Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

James W. Moore

... where’s the dot over the “i”? Tommy said: “It’s still in the pencil!” The point is clear. If you’ll pardon the pun, the Christian faith says to us: “Get the lead out, when it comes to saying I’m sorry.” Don’t leave your apologies unexpressed. Don’t leave your “I’m sorry’s in the pencil. - If you need to mend a broken relationship with any other human being in this world, don’t wait, go fix that today! - If you need to say “forgive me” to any other human being… what are ...

949. Navigating the Stages of Life

Luke 15:11-32

Sermon

James W. Moore

... of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden saying in effect: “Who does God think He is telling us what we can eat and what we can’t eat!” Do you know anybody like that? The word here is “arrogance” and the cry of the adolescent stage is: “Please leave me alone. I can take care of myself!” III. THIRD, LOOK AT THE MATURE ADULT STAGE. I don’t know why somebody would give this to me, but a “friend of mine” put on my desk a description of “How to Know You’re Growing Older.” It reads like ...

950. Holiness of Heart and Life

Romans 2:21-23

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... simple admonition: “Love one another.” Here it is in a story told by a reporter of a nurse in the Veteran’s Hospital in Coatsville, Pennsylvania. “It was lunch time on the Psychiatric Wards of the Veterans Administration Hospital here. Patients privileged to leave the locked wards had gone to the Main Dining Room. For the sixty or so left in the locked wards of Building Four, there was a small dining room with food delivered from the Central Kitchen. Building Four had one nurse and two orderlies ...

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