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1001. Temptation Island

Genesis 3:1-24

Sermon

King Duncan

... saving relationship with God through Jesus Christ.. According to Ronald Dunn, there are three characteristics of true, cleansing confession of sins. It would be helpful to many of us to consider these three characteristics before we leave this place. FIRST, CONFESSION MUST BE CONTINUAL. Each day we must acknowledge our sins and turn them over to God for forgiveness. We may feel foolish at times. We are not always conscious of our sinfulness. But part and parcel of being human is to have weaknesses that only ...

1002. Clean Hearts And Dirty Hands

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... difficulty today. Doubtless Jesus DOES have the same difficulty today. Christ will always be an up-setter of the status quo because Christ is always calling us to higher ground. Christ is always doing a new thing in our lives because he is continually helping us see new realities. In his book, The Reputation of the Church, G. Avery Lee cited four diseases which often strike the church: 1. sleeping sickness, the disease of a church that falls asleep in the midst of possibilities for ministry; 2. cirrhosis ...

1003. A Visit To Millennium Manor

Luke 21:5-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... were clear as they loaded their gear into the Humvees and advanced toward the border. Soon, however, they felt the first drops of rain that were the beginning of a downpour. The rain was falling so hard and fast that they could barely see. This weather continued for days. Each morning they'd wake up totally drenched after another night with only camouflage netting for cover. It was bad enough that they had to worry about the enemy, but it seemed now that the weather was against them as well. Again Major ...

1004. A Victory For The Angels

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Sermon

King Duncan

... we shed will melt away into shouts of joy. When the final chapter of humanity's life on earth is told, it will be a victory for the angels. This is the basic assumption underlying Paul's words to the Thessalonians. Paul writes: "And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is at work in you who believe." (NIV) Note those words carefully: " . . . the word of God ...

1005. When You Are Uncertain About Your Salvation

1 Kings 3:1-15

Sermon

King Duncan

... that that sigh was heard in heaven, and that the first drop of Jesus' blood was shed for Judas Iscariot.'" (3) Jesus' blood was shed even for Judas Iscariot. His blood was shed for everyone; including me, including you, and including Judas. This is not a license to continue in our sin. That is a lesson that even David learned. Can you imagine the intensity of emotions he must have felt when he realized that the depth of his sinfulness could not cancel the width and breath of God's love for him? And he came ...

1006. Grace: Amazing or Mystifying?

Romans 3:21-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... he have gone to heaven, whereas someone who lived a good life but rejected Christ would go to hell?” That is a trick question, according to Erwin Lutzer. It was asked in such a way as to make the Gospel appear ridiculous. But the answer, Lutzer continues, is yes. That is what we believe. If Hitler accepted Christ, God could forgive him completely, because Christ’s death included all of Hitler’s sins! God values Christ so much, says Lutzer, that He can accept Hitler with Christ’s merit, but He cannot ...

1007. What on Earth Is the Trinity?

John 14:15-31

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... act on the stage of human history. When Jesus was no longer with the disciples, they did not feel that God had left them. And, at Pentecost, the presence of God became richer and deeper than ever before, as the Holy Spirit came upon them. This God who continues to reveal Himself in the world and in the hearts of persons Christians call Holy Spirit. Very early in the life of the Christian Church it was found necessary to speak of God in these three ways: as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Around the year 55 A ...

1008. What Happens When I Die?

John 14:1-4

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... nature of the resurrection body, he does an apostolic rain dance around the question and ends up by saying, I haven’t a clue! Why, then, does St. Paul speak about the resurrection of the body at all? To safeguard the idea that personal identity will continue beyond the grave. At death we do not become disembodied spirits absorbed into the Divine Spirit like a drop of water into the ocean. It helps if we realize that the Greek word for body carries with it the concept of total personality. Of course, Paul ...

1009. If Christ Had Not Come

John 15:18--16:4

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... in the light of that word? Our Lord said something about the fact that because He has come into the world, people no longer have any excuse for their sin. In other words, • Why continue to walk in darkness, now that Light has come? • Why should we continue to live lovelessly, when Love has come? • Why should we continue to live Godlessly, when God has come? In Christ, God has come into the world. The big question is: what difference has that coming made to you? As a medieval poet put it, “Though ...

1010. Half-Time is Now Over

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... them where they are, making a difference in their lives. It may not sound like much, but that man who is delivering mail, like Jesus would deliver mail, is an agent of God who is changing the world." (3) Christ is Alive. The Easter Story continues. Let it continue in you. Half-time is now over. The same team that started the first half will start the second half. Thanks be to God. Amen and amen. 1. Leadership, Spring 1992, "To Illustrate," page 49. 2. Youthworker, Spring 1993. 3. Tony Campolo, You Can Make ...

1011. King of the Road

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... Good News back to our own Jerusalem in the urban complex in which we live. As we have met the King of the Road--on the road--His message of love can now go with us to penetrate society everywhere we go. Christ is alive--the Easter story continues! Will it continue through us? I pray that it does. There are a lot of Lucys and Charlie Browns, a lot of William Holmes Borders, a lot of fearful soldiers, generals and disciples who need to hear the encouraging word that God is with us. We are not alone. Amen and ...

1012. Whose Servant Are You? (Part II)

Philippians 1:1-11

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... of the poor. He even wrote a book about this experience. Again, it was well received. However, there was still a yearning that he was not completely in the will of God doing the work that God had for him to do. The journey continued. He eventually went to France and worked in a community called, L''ARCHE, which is a home for people who are severely handicapped, both physically and mentally. Can you imagine this learned professor, talented Priest, outstanding author, spending his time caring for one single ...

1013. Christianity and Conflict: Dual Citizenship (Part VII)

Philippians 1:1-11

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... Black, in a little book called THE DILEMMAS OF JESUS. That very title, THE DILEMMAS OF JESUS, says a whole lot about our Lord. It suggests that Jesus did not march calmly and unfeelingly through the events of his life without conflict, but that he continually faced hard human choices, that he was again and again tempted by easier alternatives, that there was an agony of mind greater than any physical suffering, and that there was a torture of soul in the making of every great decision. To Black, the Jericho ...

1014. A Faith that Works with a Victorious Attitude

Philippians 2:12-18

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... joy can we have if we fear the very one who gives us our foundation for joy? Remember, the joy of the Lord is our strength. I hope these insights will help you to understand the thrust of what Paul is sharing in our text today. Let us continue. FIRST, LET OUR GROWTH BE A DESIRE TO REFLECT OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST AND NOT A LEGALISTIC REQUIREMENT TO MEASURE UP TO OR COMPETE WITH SOMEONE ELSE. I know there are some in this sanctuary today who may be discouraged by how unloving, how impatient, how selfish, or ...

1015. Tired of Trying?

James 5:7-12

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... that peace and tranquility will return again. (2) Well, the church in Jerusalem and other places also was enduring persecution and experiencing suffering because of its Christian commitment and allegiance to Almighty God. We see this in verses 10 and 11. James wanted them to continue to live as a colony in an alien world. Their witness was important to spread the Kingdom. He wanted them to look to the heavens as Anne Frank did and not allow the world''s temptation to seduce them into an early surrender and ...

1016. The Lamb Wins

Revelation 5:1-14

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... can you do when God shares such a miracle? We do what we were supposed to be doing all the time! Praising and worshipping our God for His goodness and loving kindness. In the Book of Revelation, chapters 4 and 5 Jesus, reveals to the disciple John, the continuous, perfect worship that has and is taking place in Heaven. This majestic picture of God''s throne and God''s rule above the chaos of this world is shared by John to give the "saints" here on earth yet alive a sense of the eternal security we have ...

1017. Good News for Tough Times - Encouragment for the Soul

Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... the peace process in the Middle East and Holy Land, there is still a lunatic running around in Saddam Hussein. Drugs continue to hit our major urban areas like a plague, and the war here is one we are losing--not winning. We have seen continuing growth in the incidents of domestic violence and child abuse in our country and state. The newspapers, magazines and nightly news shows continue to immerse us with challenging news and predictions, until it almost leaves us numb. We begin to understand the man who ...

1018. Staying Focused--Traveling Light

Hebrews 12:1-13

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... not quit. He replied, "My country did not send me 7,000 miles to start the race. They sent me 7,000 miles to finish it." He stayed focused on his goal, which was to run the race and finish. For you and me, the determination to continue comes from the knowledge that God has set the course for us. Today''s problems, tomorrow''s circumstances, and yesterday''s troubles are all a part of the pilgrimage. Together, they form the course God has chosen. Our Lord endured the cross for us. He believed that somehow ...

1019. Cross Connections

John 18:1-11

Sermon

Robert Noblett

... from the bishop, and since the Lutheran bishop wouldn't willingly give it, the S.S. officer was sure that torture would bring it forth. In a small room, the two faced each other and as it took its course, the severity of the torture was continually increased. The bishop, who had a high tolerance for pain, did not respond to the torture. His silence enraged the S.S. officer to such a degree that the Nazi hit his victim harder and harder until, exploding and hollering at this bishop, he exclaimed: "But ...

1020. The Road Less Traveled

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Sermon

Fredrick R. Harm

... are. Shakespeare has King Lear tell us, "How sharper than a serpent's tooth it is to have a thankless child." You perhaps recall the story of Charlie and Jim who met on the street one morning. Charlie said: "Well, hello, Jim. How's my best friend today?" Jim simply continued on his way, not bothering to respond. So Charlie pleaded: "Jim, aren't you even going to speak to me, your best friend? Jim, how can you be so cold to me after all I've done for you? Jim, two years ago when you were broke and in the ...

1021. How to Recognize a Prophet

Deuteronomy 18:14-22

Sermon

Curtis Lewis

... and harm the purpose and passion of the nation. Our scripture for this Lord's Day focuses on the function of the prophet in the life of the nation. The prophet of the Old Testament did not serve as has often been depicted as some sort of spiritual rooster continually crowing to remind the people of Israel of their obligation to God. The fear of Moses was that there would be various prophetic roosters crowing and stating, "This is God's way," or, "That is God's way." It is to the issue of what a true prophet ...

1022. Obedience to God's Plan

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... life. Jesus did not take the fancy, exciting, or fun-filled route to the completion of his work. He knew that ultimately there was one and only one way to do what the Father had asked of him and that was by following God's plan. As our Lenten journey continues let us seek strength from God to stay on the correct path and to avoid obstacles and pitfalls which tempt us to another route. May we have the courage to follow God's plan faithfully, as did Jesus. May we have the courage to follow the narrow road and ...

1023. Curiosity Or Consecration

Romans 12:1-8

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... sensitive to his needs for an intimate relationship with God. One wonders how a person such as Frank Laubach could literally pour his life out, literally lay it on the alter for the cause of the poor and the need and the illiterate of the world. And to continue to do that 15 or 20 years beyond normal retirement age, literally giving himself to these millions of illiterate people. One wonders how he could do that. When you read a letter that he wrote very early in his quest for wholeness, you know how he was ...

1024. The Christian Life Defined By Prayer

Philippians 1:1-11

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... so with us modern Christians? Answer these questions to answer that one. How could pockets of starvation exist in Memphis and in America if 100,000,000 Christians in America really heard Jesus say what he did? I was hungry and you fed me. How could racism continue if 100,000,000 Christians in America live the faith of Jesus who took as his model and hero, of his moving parable a member of the most despised ethnic group of that day – the Samaritans. How could people suffer with disease and die without hope ...

1025. Justification By Grace Through Faith

Galatians 2:11-21

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... he was good, not because he deserved, but because he was a son and had decided to come home. All grace. All grace. That’s the message of the gospel, and it’s good news. For those who are away from God, the gospel simply says, come home. Let’s continue to look at it biblically. The Galatians had a lot of trouble with this idea, as we do. That in the cross, Christ took our sins upon ourselves, upon himself, and when we respond in faith to him, God treats us as though we’re without sin. The Galatians ...

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