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1001. The World's Best-Known Widow

Mark 12:41-44

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... 228) It is not likely that we will ever give in the right way until we accept this truth. All we are and have is a gift from God. How we give, not how much, is the key. III. Now, this final truth – it is a rather scathing one, and we will feel ... OUT OF ABUNDANCE MISSES THE POINT OF CHRISTIAN STEWARDSHIP. Christian stewardship has to do with faith. That was the measure of the widow’s gift - not the amount, but her faith. Think about that. If you give only what you won’t miss, you’re not showing much ...

1002. Conversion or Credentialing?

Acts 9:1-5, 10-12, 17-19

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... ." Whether or not education has made me a better “hog," I've known all these years that I needed all the help I could get. So, I've never stopped reading, observing, learning, or pondering the human condition. I thank God for an education. PAUL WAS GIFTED WITH PASSION. He never did anything half-way. When his mission was to seek and destroy Christians, he went all out. Our text is so explicit. Verse 1 of Chapter 9 states, “Saul was breathing out murderous threats against the Lord's disciples." When he ...

1003. Giving Our Gratitude

Philippians 4:10-20

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... beginning to understand what it means to “pray without ceasing." Do you understand that? I understand what it means to receive the prayers of others. Your intercessory prayers make a difference. I can be present. To offer our presence to another is one of the finest gifts we can ever give. To offer our presence to God is an enriching act of worship. Some of you have more money then you have time. I've been making a lot of calls recently to persons visiting this congregation. I hear your struggles to find ...

1004. Colossians 1:1-14

Colossians 1:1-14

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... ’s power (“dynamis”). This powering of the faithful “bears fruit” in the form of endurance, patience, and joy. If faith, love, and hope are the qualities that pave the route Jesus followers “walk,” then endurance, patience and joy are the divine gifts that enable us to keep the path regardless of the conflicts or obstacles we may face. The fourth action Paul instructs the church to demonstrate on their “walk” is thankfulness. This thankfulness has specificity. It is gratitude for the most ...

1005. A Spiritual “Re-formation”

Romans 3:19-28

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... of condemning the prisoner to death or prison, the judge declares the guilty prisoner innocent and sets him or her free. The judge takes away the guilt. The prisoner is "justified" or "made right" by the judge. Forgiveness, by its very nature, is a gift. In order to need forgiveness we must have done something wrong. We must have incurred a debt and earned a punishment. Forgiveness breaks in as a free and undeserved surprise. Our sentence has been commuted. When Paul refers to "the law," he usually means ...

1006. Lifestyles of the Rich and Faithful

2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... it to us to use as good stewards. In doing so, our thanksgiving becomes thanks-living. We are not self-sufficient. We are totally dependent on the grace of God. All that we have is a gift from God to be shared freely. Thanksgiving Day offers us an opportunity to express our appreciation for the gift of life. Generous and cheerful giving is an act of worship that honors our God. It is a privilege to share our blessings. Giving is sacramental, an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual reality ...

1007. Tears, Perfume and Forgiveness

Luke 7:36-50

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... free. II. Perfume A. And that bring us to the PERFUME. You see, she may have given the only things she had left to give: her TEARS, her PERFUME and HERSELF. But what she gave was her very best. Have you ever given someone something you thought was a great gift only to have them accept it but not with the enthusiasm you expected? I'll never forget the year I did my internship at First UMC, Dimmitt. We went from both of us being employed to living on a stipend set by the Seminary. Don't get me wrong, the ...

1008. What Should We Do?

Luke 3:7-18

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... on the shelves. She finally made it to the elevator with her two kids. She felt what we all feel during the holiday season. She felt overwhelmed by the pressure to go to every party, every housewarming, taste all the holiday food and treats, to get the perfect gift for every single person on our shopping list and making sure we don't forget anyone on our card list. She groaned inwardly as the elevator doors opened and there was already a crowd in the car. She pushed her way into the car and dragged her two ...

1009. Made Perfect In Weakness

2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... too much, and the one who had little did not have too little.'" It's not how much or how little you give that makes the gift. It's the attitude of the heart that is important. For when we give out of our love for God. God takes the little that we ... and fishes, for God's purpose. That's what is happening right now. God is taking our little and multiplying it. God is using our gifts to build for both the present and the future. We're simply called to "Remember: We are made perfect in our weakness. For whenever ...

1010. Earth, Wind and Fire

Acts 2:1-21; John 15:26-27, 16:1-15

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... until you open it, is it? Until we open it, it's only a promise. Once we open the package we get to realize the promise and all of its potential. This morning, I invite you to open the gift of God's Holy Spirit. Let it fill you and, lift you and set your heart on fire for God. You and I are called to be the salt of the earth, the Cholula of the earth. As the earth are filled with the wind and fire of God's ...

1011. On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!

Mark 1:9-15

Sermon

John Smylie

... Spirit that Jesus received was not meant to simply bless or to remain stagnant in him but rather it was given to bless us all. The Spirit was to not simply be upon him rather it was to flow through him. Had he kept the Spirit to himself and the gift of God to himself his ministry would never have flourished. The same is true for the church. We are given the Spirit of God not to keep trapped within the confines of our buildings and our Bible studies but rather we are given the Spirit of God to spread to ...

1012. The Season of Reconciliation

2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2

Sermon

Nancy Kraft

... swap." Paul admonishes his readers, "Be reconciled to God!" By God's grace, even though what you bring to the table is worthless, in Christ it's become acceptable to God. Though we have nothing, we possess everything. This marvelous reconciliation with God is not a gift to be ignored! God has made it possible for us to be in a loving relationship with him, to be reconciled. That's the action of Lent. It's not about performing empty gestures, denying ourselves, or giving up bad habits that we'd be better ...

1013. Prepare: An Advent Play

Matthew 24:36-51

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

... speak of rings true — amazing but true ... God coming to earth in Jesus. Oh, my! Oh, my goodness! John: That’s right, Santa. Now you’re getting it. I love your spirit and enthusiasm, though, Santa. Giving and generosity is exactly like the generosity of God’s love. Gifts to the poor and unfortunate are right on. And we don’t give because boys and girls are good or bad. We give out of pure thankfulness and gratitude for God’s wonderful grace in the babe. Santa: So you’re not going to try to get ...

1014. Recognizing the Lord

Isaiah 60:1-6

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... the exile will be radiant. Those who return will bring with them the wealth of nations as a gesture to demonstrate the importance of God's presence in Israel. They will come from many nations, such as Midian and Ephah, and will bear with them special gifts of gold and frankincense. As they come they will proclaim the praises of the Lord. While the presence of God will be in Israel, the prophet clearly says that those who fail to recognize the Lord will come away empty-handed. Recognition of God's presence ...

1015. Commissioned for Christ

2 Kings 2:1-12

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... of country and "to defend and protect the Constitution of the United States." Jake had been training for this moment for three years — academically, professionally, physically, and spiritually. Now was the hour for him to accept his commission, apply the talents and gifts he had nurtured and acquired, and to do the work for which he had been trained. After graduation, Jake reported to the Naval Submarine School in New London, Connecticut. After a short training period, he was sent west to Pearl Harbor to ...

1016. Life Is Yours

Matthew 25:1-13

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... a powerful, simple statement. Can you say them with me? “You are mine. Life is yours.” Inhabit the reality of those words for a moment. If God declares, “You are mine,” how can we possibly “lose”? “Life is yours.” We have been given the ultimate gift by God, the gift of life. Can you hear God say to you this day, “You are mine. Life is yours.” Life is yours. Enjoy. It’s His party, and you’re invited. Don’t miss it. Enjoy. God’s first command in the Bible is “Eat Freely” (Gen ...

1017. The Four Sacred Chords of Home

Mark 13:24-37

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... community standing, a professional expertise, a Klout score of over 50 what if what we need to be truly “at home” is something different? What if “coming home” is the indwelling and ingathering of the presence of God? What if “coming home” is to be gift-wrapped in the God of love? In this week’s gospel text Jesus assures his disciples that after the hard times comes a holiday, that there will be a “welcome home” party. The triumphant return in “great power and glory” of the Son of Man ...

1018. No Time for a Sermon

Hebrews 1:1-14

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... time for a sermon” there is time for only for presence. Christmas wakes you up and makes you take responsibility for the gift you are. Are you open to the presence of God, entering once and for all into your midst. If you are, there ... a child. Until the moment comes we have been too busy giving out and taking in, worried that we may not have remembered everyone who gave us a gift or sent us a card last year,wondering if Aunt Matilda might not think the color of the sweater we sent a bit too old for her ...

1019. The Handiwork of God

Ephesians 2:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... you’re involved in. You are God’s handiwork. We become God’s handiwork when Christ Jesus lives within us and we engage in acts of service in his name. “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God’s handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Why have we been saved? “To do good works.” In a recent book author Max Lucado ...

1020. Jesus Makes All the Difference

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

Cynthia Cowen

... give order to life, to protect them, to give them guidance, and to be a leader to whom they could turn. They presented their gift of gold, a kingly gift, to Jesus. We, too, are to be wise people looking for a king to give order and purpose to our lives and to ... men sought a king and a spiritual leader and a Savior. They, too, knew death's dark shadow. They presented to Jesus the gift of myrrh, the bitter perfume that covered up the stench of death. We, too, as wise people, in the face of our own mortality ...

1021. Not Just Being Polite

John 6:25-35

Sermon

Scott Bryte

... . They were in good shape, with enough shelter and enough food to survive the harsh New England winter. The colonists were Puritans, a conservative group of Christian believers. God had clearly blessed them, and they knew it. They had been taken care of and given gifts, so they gave thanks. What is somewhat less well known is that there was no thanksgiving celebration in 1622. The harvest was not so good the next year, and so the colonists were going into the winter with more fear and much less security ...

1022. A Faith That Makes A Difference

Acts 16:16-34

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... , a tool they used to convey their messages to mere mortals; it was based on the idea that since the insane girl had no mind of her own, the gods could put their own divine thoughts out on earth through her. Thus, she was thought to have a gift for soothsaying or fortune-telling, a most marketable commodity in that era and indeed in any era. Obviously, since she was insane, she was not the one to do the marketing, nor was she the one to profit from it. So when she was healed, those wonderfully sane people ...

1023. The Truth about Warren Buffet's Secretary

Mark 12:41-44

Sermon

King Duncan

... the offering. We didn’t have much to give, but what we did have we gave with much joy. What a privilege to give back to God!” she said. (4) We’ve talked before about the custom of African people dancing to the altar to bring their gifts to God. The devotion of this widow to whom Jesus drew his disciples’ attention is not an isolated example. The secretary who gives far more to her church than her wealthier boss is not an isolated example either. In fact, it is the rule, not the exception. Prosperity ...

1024. Coffee Shop Christmas Eve

Luke 2:1-7

Drama

Julia Ross Strope

... the door.) Lee: Where’s the candle? I need it to see the lock in the shop door. Hold the candle so I can see. (Rebecca holds the candle so Lee can see.) Ryan: Is it soon morning? Max: Did we tell the whole story? Robert: Can I open a gift? (Door is locked — Lee and Curt walk up the center aisle lighting the candles at the ends of each pew; each person passes on the light.) Lee: (to everyone/no one in particular) The Christ Child brings light into our world. (The choir begins to sing, “We Wish You A ...

1025. Teammates in Building The Kingdom

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... some to run with the ball and others to block and run interference, all are needed to achieve the desired common end. In a similar way, Saint Paul uses the famous image of the body to demonstrate that while we are different in many ways, possessive of various gifts and talents, we must be united as the body of Christ in our common effort to build the kingdom of God in our world. Paul begins his famous analogy by describing the power of baptism in unifying the body of Christ. He says that our baptism in the ...

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