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951. From Dead Works

Hebrews 9:11-28

Bulletin Aid

Dallas A. Brauninger

... our lives with an energy that transforms imprudence into wisdom and changes doubt to courage for greeting life. Your Spirit keeps us on the course of integrity. Your Spirit keeps us in touch with the core of our being. Amen. Prayer of Confession We know about dead works, God. They ... waste our time, sap our energy, exhaust our soul, and keep us circling without growth. Fill our lives with the strength of your vitality so we might know fullness of life. ...

952. God With A Human Face

John 1:1-18

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... ? There is the darkness of crime, sin, and disobedience. The FBI reports that 75 percent of all crimes take place in the dark. Crime flourishes in poorly lighted areas. That is one reason for street lights -- watch out for those dark alleys! Businessmen keep their stores and plants lighted at night to discourage break-ins. When you leave home for a vacation, you arrange to have lights burn during the night to make thieves think you are home. Also, there is the darkness of hatred. "Hate, Inc." sponsors ...

953. Do You Know?

Hosea 11:1-11

Sermon

John W. Wurster

... Moses had no sooner come down from the mountain than the people were worshiping a golden calf. They didn’t know me. Do you? “Still, I brought them to a land of milk and honey, a bountiful land, a land of promise. I raised up judges to lead them and keep them safe, but they insisted on having a king so they could be like every other nation. They didn’t know that I was their king. They didn’t know me. Do you? “I anointed kings, but most of them failed. Even David, my beloved, was not without sin. My ...

954. Out of the Box

Acts 11:1-18

Sermon

Carlyle Fielding Stewart

... box, why do Christians want to stay in their boxes? Christ was crucified and resurrected so that we could come out of the box. Jesus refused to allow hatred, prejudice, class, race, age, ethnicity, money, power, influence, sickness, affliction, trouble, sorrow, pain, or death to keep him in a box. Jesus came and died and rose so that we would come out of the box. The box of narrow-mindedness and provincial thinking, the box of limited vision and opportunity and the box of the seven last words, “We never ...

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

John 1:35-42

Sermon

James W. Moore

... the “can’t help its.” He was so grateful, so thrilled, so excited about Christ that he just could not sit still. He could not keep Jesus to himself. You know, as I think about this… and as I think about my own personal life and spiritual pilgrimage, I can tell you ... and walked away. Because we are Christians, we can be confident because in Christ, God gives us enough… enough strength to keep us going, enough forgiveness to make us a new creation, enough courage to enable us to stand tall when times ...

956. Jesus and Andrew

John 1:35-42

Sermon

James W. Moore

... that in that one deceitful act, he had taught his sons how to steal and turned them away from the Christ-like spirit of love and kindness and goodness and respect for others. And he said, regretfully: “it was a terrible mistake on my part. I was able to keep the dog, but I lost my sons.” Oh, by the way, the names of those two little boys were Frank and Jesse James! They grew up to become two of the most notorious outlaws and robbers of the old West. Their minister dad never forgave himself. That’s a ...

957. The Ten Commandments: One God, Only One

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... ages. "They are not a recipe for gaining God's favor, Israel already has God's favor...They are a description of what it will be like to live as God's own people."(4) No other gods; no images; do not use the Lord's name foolishly; keep the sabbath; honor your father and mother; do not kill; do not steal; do not commit adultery; do not bear false witness; and do not covet. Ten commandments to define both vertical and horizontal relationships: that between God and God's people, and that between one person and ...

958. The Ten Commandments #7: No Adultery

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... condemn you. Go your way, and from now on do not sin again." Those who have ears, let them hear. Let us pray. O God, we are grateful for the knowledge that Jesus did not come to condemn us, but to save us. Help us to share that precious knowledge. Keep us from judging others, and remind us of our own shortcomings when we are tempted. We pray in the name of Jesus. Amen! 1. Deuteronomy 22:29 2. Genesis 29:1-30 3. Leviticus 20:10 4. Deuteronomy 22:13-24 5. Quoted in William Barclay, The Daily Study Bible ...

959. Thankful Day By Day

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... is offer thankful prayers. The novelist A. J. Cronin tells of a physician friend of his who often prescribed a "Thank You" cure for depressed and frustrated folks. He would insist that for six weeks the patient say "Thank You" for every kindness, and keep a record of it! And, according to Cronin, the doctor had a remarkable cure rate! There is something about the gratitude attitude that brings peace to our hearts ” that lightens our spirit ” that makes glad our every waking hour. "Blessed be God, day by ...

960. Good News For Tough Times

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... it grabs hold of our lives? God has come into human life. For many of us, this is an uncomfortable thing to accept. It is easier to keep God at a distance. That way God won't mess with my life. I can stay the way I am. I can be a victim of my ... the gospel to the people on the streets in Houston, Texas. He built a church with his own money. He built a Youth Center to keep young people off the streets and off drugs and out of bars and taverns. Recently, he needed money to support the work he had started. So ...

961. In Praise Of Goofing Off

Mark 6:30-44

Sermon

King Duncan

... heart of the Judeo-Christian tradition with the idea of the Sabbath. At the heart of the Ten Commandments we read, "Remember the Sabbath Day and keep it holy." What does that mean? The tradition of the Sabbath in the Scriptures is too rich to boil down to a simple sermon, but ... A SUCCESSFUL LIFE. One of the great myths in life is that the people who succeed in the world are people who forever keep their nose to the grindstone. If you believe that, I am sorry to burst your bubble, but it simply is not true. ...

962. Marriages That Last

Ephesians 5:22-33

Sermon

King Duncan

... they created a 16-page prenuptial agreement that specifies such details as how often they'll have sex, what time they'll go to bed, which gasoline they'll purchase, and who will do the laundry. Says Teresa, "This is the plan that we think will keep us married for 50 or 60 years." (2) Maybe a pre-nuptial agreement will work. Maybe not. At least it shows this couple has thought through what the marriage commitment is all about. J. Danny Doss, Trinity United Methodist Church, Prattville, Alabama tells about a ...

963. Gettin' Ready For Quittin' Time

Luke 21:5-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... of his adult life operating a turret lathe in that shop. He was a typical machinist. He wore a little gray and white striped cap "always greasy" and overalls that needed an oil change. And, of course, he chewed tobacco, which meant he spit a lot. He would keep his tobacco pouch open in his right hip pocket. As he ran the lathe, he would reach back, grab a fistful of that stringy stuff, cram it into his mouth, then chew on it for an hour or so. That entire procedure occurred without his eyes ever leaving ...

964. The God Of Peace

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... silver. Though he still had his inheritance and his certificate, all he could think and talk about was that robbery. He continued on his Christian pilgrimage, but from that time on he was a discouraged, depressed pilgrim. All he could see was what he had lost. He could not keep his mind on what he had. As someone has wisely noted, if you and I lost the many blessings that we enjoy and then had them restored, we would have a new appreciation for how much we really have. Yet deep in our souls many of us are ...

965. A Society Out Of Control

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... a river with no banks. Its water is spilled and wasted as it flows without direction. Years ago Thomas Hobbes used the metaphor of a highway lined with hedges. "The king," he said, "has placed hedges along the road, not to stop travellers in their journey but to keep them in the way." We are not proposing a new moralism. Nevertheless the human creature needs guidelines. That is how we get to where we want to go as individuals and as a society. That is how we fulfill the highest meaning of what it is to be ...

966. Jesus' Object Lesson

Mark 9:33-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... bill in the offering plate in thanksgiving. We're aware of that side of it, but what would we do without children; children to teach in Sunday School, and children to run through the halls on the way to worship. As we seek to minister to them, we grow. They keep us in touch with what really matters in life. When we think that life is a matter of accumulation, domination and accommodation the sound of a baby's cry can bring us back to earth. There was a tribe of Indians who lived a long time ago in the state ...

967. A Service the Church Will Never Forget

Acts 2:42-47

Sermon

King Duncan

... and to prayer . . .” That is why you came to this place today. Henry Ward Beecher once said, “The church is not a gallery for the exhibition of eminent Christians but a school for the education of imperfect ones.” So we keep coming back [to Sunday school]. And we keep coming back to worship. Actually our standards for study and worship are minimal at best. I was reading about our Moslem friends. One of the largest universities in the world is the Al-Azar in Cairo. This Mohammedan institution, with ...

968. What About the Weeds?

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Sermon

King Duncan

... sit down and make a plan. What would I have to do to make my dream a reality? Of course, a meaningful plan for our lives will include all of eternity. There is an old story about a court jester who was given a wand by the nobleman he served. “Keep this,” said the nobleman, “until you find a greater fool than yourself.” The jester put away the wand and kept it for many years. One day the nobleman lay dying. Calling the jester to his side he said, “I am going on a long journey.” The jester asked ...

969. Read My Heart As Well As My Lips

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... indignation caused by the unbelievably inhumane treatment many of the slaves experienced. He hated slavery with everything that was in him. One day one of his best friends, Samuel May, tried to calm him down. He said to Garrison, "Oh, my friend, try to moderate your indignation and keep more cool. Why, you are all on fire." Garrison replied, "Brother May, I have need to be all on fire, for I have mountains of ice around me to melt." Well, the only way any of us can melt mountains of ice is to be on fire ...

970. The Waiting Father

Luke 15:11-32

Sermon

King Duncan

... about a lost boy. It is important for us to see that in this parable Jesus was not interested in teaching us something about shepherding or keeping up with our money or even being good parents. What he was trying to do was to give us a snapshot of God. He is ... inheritance takes many forms. We have amazing minds. We can use them or we can waste them. We have remarkable bodies. We can keep them healthy or we can abuse them. We have the gift of life, of time, of precious relationships. All are at our disposal ...

971. Teach Us To Pray

Luke 11:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... the aircraft by herself before. Now there she was 3500 feet above the ground soaring through the air with no idea of how to keep the plane aloft or even more importantly, how to bring it in for a landing. Her only thought was to press the button on ... told Bruce that such crashes were tragic and unnecessary. "Pilots are taught," he said, "To go up when they can't see in a fog. They keep going up until they CAN see." That's what happens when we make our requests to God and then pray. "For thine is the kingdom ...

972. I Should Have Written That "Thank You Note"

Luke 17:11-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... important step is to be good parents ourselves. To pass on what we have received. So, only one returned to express his gratitude. That is the way life is. But saying thank you is important. It is a sign of character. It also enhances our character. Saying thank you helps keep the channels of love open—with God and with others. The best way to say thank you is to pass on what we have received to others. “Why didn’t I write that thank you note?” It’s not too late. Do it today. 1. From a sermon by ...

973. Stranglers Or Wranglers?

Acts 2:42-47

Sermon

King Duncan

... that all of his wealth should go to the one who loved his son enough to claim the portrait. (6) Here was where the early church found the ultimate source of its life and its love. They kept their gaze fixed on Christ. Wrangler or Strangler? May we keep our eyes fixed on him as well. 1. Is There Life After Stress? James W. Moore. Nashville: Dimensions for Living, 1992, p. 63. 2. W. Allen Wentz. The Upper Room. March/April 1992, p. 65. 3. Dick Cupp, Winchester, IN. 4. Signs and Wonders. Richard B. Wilke ...

974. Diamonds Falling From Your Lips

Matthew 23:1-39

Sermon

King Duncan

... people who profess to be Christians who literally hate anyone who does not live or look exactly as they do. Some day they will be in for a surprise. That is the second test. Do they expect others to measure up to a standard that they do not keep themselves? This brings us to the final test. IS THEIR FAITH CENTERED IN SUCCESS OR SERVICE? Concerning these religious mis-leaders Jesus said, "They love to have the place of honor at banquets and the best seats in the synagogues, and be greeted with respect in the ...

975. Will This Be On The Test?

Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Sermon

King Duncan

... final exam? If the students were only partially paying attention, they could still usually figure out that when the teacher said to put a star by a particular point, that it would come up again on the test. Well, listen to this clue and put a big star beside it: "Keep these words in your heart. Recite them to your children and talk about them when you are at home and when you are away, when you lie down and when you rise. Bind them as a sign on your hand, fix them as an emblem on your forehead and write ...

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