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1051. Save Us from Our Sinful Pride

Matthew 21:33-46

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Scott Hoezee

... look up to us). It is no accident that the images typically associated with pride have to do with height: the proud are said to look down their noses at others, are said to always be riding their high horse, are said to have a lofty opinion of themselves and a soaring ego. The pharisees saw themselves that way. High above everyone elses pay-grade. God knew them best and approved their status, so they thought. Note: Don Rickles used to tell the same story about him and Frank Sinatra, where Rickles is trying ...

1052. A Christmas Program

Luke 2:21-40

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

... nor a made-up tale. The Nativity of our Lord Jesus was, and is, a real-life, flesh-and-blood story of the Incarnation of God in human affairs. Jesus would be declared Christ the King. One of the characters in the birth-of-Jesus story had a strong opinion about a certain rumor that a new king of the Jews had been born. Let’s listen in. Herod’s Monologue: I trust my presence here requires no introduction! I am, after all, the king of Judea! I’ve been hearing rumors about some so-called king to have ...

1053. Don't Mess with the IRS

Matthew 22:15-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... to Rome. “Teacher,” they said hypocritically, “we know that you are a man of integrity and that you teach the way of God in accordance with the truth. You aren’t swayed by others, because you pay no attention to who they are. Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay the imperial tax to Caesar or not?” It was a no-win situation for Jesus, or so they thought. If he counseled against paying taxes, he would be in trouble with the Romans; if he spoke in favor of paying the tax, the common ...

1054. The Christmas Message of Hope

Isaiah 9:2-7

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... our life. All of us are victims of the darkness of ignorance. Ignorance in this sense is not so much lack of knowledge, but rather an unwillingness to be informed or to see other possibilities in our life. Too often we form attitudes and opinions and possess the conviction that these are the only possibilities that exist. Sometimes these attitudes say that certain people are acceptable and others are not. We shut out others and thereby miss the opportunity that many people bring. Ignorance is also found in ...

1055. Reconciliation: The Heart of Love

Hosea 2:14-20

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... the name of Leo XIV, was invested with much power and authority. The power he held was beneficial to some but it was highly detrimental to others. Like all of us, the pope had an agenda. He took a course of action; he held certain attitudes and opinions. The problem was that he never reflected on his actions and attitudes. He never considered the possibility that he was hurting others by what he did or thought. What would it take him to change? For Ludovico it would be a bout with serious illness. Chest ...

1056. Finding Our Roots in God and Country

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 6-10

Sermon

William J. Carl, III

... as an outlaw amidst internal conflicts and external strife. God knows England and America understand about conflict and strife with the civil wars that our countries have suffered and there are still differences with all the denominations and all the differing theological and social opinions about the way things should be done. I even saw this at lunch one day eating with the Oxford Dons. My host, the dean of the chapel, sitting next to me said, "Do you see that man three seats over from you?" "Yes," I ...

1057. Living to Please God

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Sermon

King Duncan

... answer lies in the second half of verse 4: “We are not trying to please people but God, who tests our hearts.” St. Paul had no interest in pleasing people. St. Paul lived to please God. Would you like to live your life impervious to the hurtful or unhelpful opinions of other people? Would you like to live so that you are not fazed either by criticism or flattery? Here is the answer: live to please God. It’s a simple thing. If your primary audience is God, if your primary goal is to have God say at the ...

1058. Which Mask Will You Wear?

Matthew 23:1-39

Sermon

King Duncan

... : “Could there be a lovable child of God behind some of the ugly masks we wear? That woman with the stringy, unwashed hair who sat near [us] in church last week. Might there be a sweet-natured child with little self-esteem behind her unkempt disguise? That opinionated man who seems so cocky. Is it possible there’s a little boy behind his blustery camouflage, hoping his fear won’t show? The pushy woman crowding in front of [us] at the post office. I wonder if the little girl in her has felt ignored too ...

1059. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-8

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... message. Paul’s method of argument here, commentators note, reflects a form of speech commonly used by Greek philosophers — comparing their “true” philosophy against the false and flattering words uttered by others in order to gain respect for their contrary opinions. Paul asks his Thessalonian readers to remember his words and actions when he was among them, and to contrast those behaviors with a series of negative motivations he offers. It seems likely that Paul’s urging of the Thessalonians to ...

1060. The World Needs Men

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Charles Swindoll

THE WORLD NEEDS MEN... who cannot be bought; whose word is their bond; who put character above wealth; who possess opinions and a will; who are larger than their vocations; who do not hesitate to take chances; who will make no compromise with wrong; who will not lose their individuality in a crowd; who will be as honest in small things as in great things; who will not say they do ...

1061. Two Schools of Thought

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... can poor plain people like us find out what really is the truth?" Ironside and his friends would answer something like this: "Did I hear you say there are hundreds of religions? That's strange; I've heard of only two. True, I find many shades of difference in the opinions of those comprising the two great schools. But after all, there are but two. The one covers all who expect salvation by doing; the other, all who have been saved by something done."

1062. If You Want to Kill the Church

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Staff

... , The bills will be paid by the rest of the guys. And never take office if offered the post, But eagerly criticize work of the host. If not on a committee you're placed, be sore! If you find that you are, don't attend any more. When asked your opinion on this thing or that, Have nothing to say, just turn 'em down flat. Then after the meeting, shine out like the sun By telling the folks how it should have been done. Don't do any more than you possibly can, Leave the work for some other woman or ...

1063. The People's Religion

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Staff

... clergy and families, including pastoral visits Less emphasis on money Advertise more Strive for unity Stay out of politics This survey is found in the book, The People's Religion: American Faith. It's a Gallup compilation of more than 50 years of public opinion polls. Figures in the book show a consistency over the years: about 94 percent believe in God, 90 percent pray, 88 percent believe God loves them, and more than 75 percent say their religious involvement has been a positive experience. Co-author Jim ...

1064. Leading Your Church to Growth

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C. Peter Wagner

These are survey questions for your church's neighborhood: Are you an active member of a nearby church? If the answer is yes, the interview stops there. Wish the person well, but remember that you are looking for the opinion of the unchurched. What do you think is the greatest need in (insert the name of your area or community)? Why do you think most people don't attend church? Be sure you don't change the working of this key question. If you were looking for a church in ...

1065. THE PLAYER WHO PULLED HIS PANTS DOWN

Amos 1:1-2:5

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Max Lucado

... in Detroit. Lyons bunted and raced down the first-base line. He knew it was going to be tight, so he dove at the bag. Safe! The Tiger's pitcher disagreed. He and the umpire got into a shouting match, and Lyons stepped in to voice his opinion. Absorbed in the game and the debate, Lyons felt dirt trickling down the inside of his pants. Without missing a beat he dropped his britches, wiped away the dirt, and ... uh oh ...twenty thousand jaws hit the bleachers' floor. And, as you can imagine, the jokes began ...

1066. In the President's Pockets

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Charles Swindoll

... which says that Abraham Lincoln is "one of the greatest men of all times." Today that's common knowledge. The world now knows that British statesman John Bright was right in his assessment of Lincoln, but in 1865 millions shared quite a contrary opinion. The President's critics were fierce and many. His was a lonely agony that reflected the suffering and turmoil of his country ripped to shreds by hatred and a cruel, costly war. There is something touchingly pathetic in the mental picture of this great ...

1067. A Class Act

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John Berendt

... of "I Wanna Be Around," you'll notice that the credits for words and music are shared by Johnny Mercer and Sadie Vimmerstedt. The royalties were split 50-50, too, thanks to which Vimmerstedt and her heirs have earned more than $100,000. In my opinion, Mercer's generosity was a class act. By "class act," I mean any behavior so virtuous that it puts normal behavior to shame. It was a class act, for instance, when Alexander Hamilton aimed high and fired over Aaron Burr's head. Benjamin Geggenhiem performed ...

1068. 101 Ways to Spend Your Time

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Tim Kimmel

... from family vacations. Take a weekend once a year for you and your spouse to get away and renew your friendship. Praise your spouse and children in their presence to someone else. Discuss a world or national problem, and ask your children for their opinion on it. Wait up for your teenagers when they are out on dates. Have a "quiet Saturday" (no television, no radio, no stereo...no kidding). If your children are little, spend an hour playing with them but let them determine the game. Have your parents ...

1069. Not Raising Hogs

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Brett Blair

... Agriculture Washington, D.C. Dear Sir, My friend, David Hansen, over at Honey Creek, Iowa, received a check for $1,000.00 from the government for not raising hogs. So I want to go into the "NOT RAISING HOGS" business next year. What I want to know is, in your opinion, what is the best kind of farm not to raise hogs on? And what is the best breed of hogs not to raise? I want to be sure that I approach this endeavor in keeping with all government policies. As I see it, the hardest part of the "NOT RAISING ...

1070. A Safe Place

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Linda Anderson

... challenge, share, and sometimes not to share and have it be okay. We need a time with you that's relaxed unstiff, when we can pray honestly, in simple sentences, from our hearts. Unfixed. Unrigid. Unroutine. Unshackled. We need a place where irregular opinions are respected, and where God has the last word. We need a gentleman leader, not a general. Gracious. Relaxed. Human. A family shepherd who exhibits not infallible authority, but a thirst for God. Every day? Not necessarily. Often? Yes. Long? No. Where ...

1071. Practice What You Preach

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Peter Wallace

... it. About sentence fragments. In letters themes reports articles and stuff like that we use commas to keep a string of items apart. Don't use commas, which aren't necessary. Its important to apostrophe's right. Don't abbrev. Check to see if you any words out. In my opinion I think that an author when he is writing shouldn't get into the habit of making use of too many unnecessary words that he does not really need in order to put his message across.

1072. The Birthday Boy

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"Humility does not mean thinking less of yourself than of other people, nor does it mean having a low opinion of your own gifts. It means freedom from thinking about yourself one way or the other at all." William Temple, "Christ in His Church" At a reception honoring musician Sir Robert Mayer on his 100th birthday, elderly British socialite Lady Diana Cooper fell into conversation with a friendly woman who ...

1073. A Man So Various

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Paul Dickson

England's Prince Philip was toasted at a banquet once with two lines from John Dryden: A man so various that he seem'd to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome. The prince liked the lines so much he looked up the rest of the poem: Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong; Was everything by starts, and nothing long: But, in the course of one revolving moon, Was chemist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon.

1074. Believing Is Beyond Seeing

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H. Lindsell

... had ever seen his own brain? Did you ever notice that the things at which men cavil most are the very things on which Christ has set His seal?" When a liberal preacher declared that the story of Jonah and the whale was a myth, reporters asked Mr. Moody his opinion of the question. His reply, contained in four words, was telegraphed far and wide: "I stand by Jonah."

1075. It's Tough To Be a Christian

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Paul Borthwick

Myron Rush identifies tough issues facing every Christian leader. Ponder these slowly. You must be willing to stand alone. You must be willing to go against public opinion in order to promote what you believe. You must be willing to risk failure. You must become master of your emotions. You must strive to remain above reproach. You must be willing to make decisions others don't want to make. You must be willing to say no at times, ...

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1051. Save Us from Our Sinful Pride

Matthew 21:33-46

Illustration

Scott Hoezee

1052. A Christmas Program

Luke 2:21-40

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

1053. Don't Mess with the IRS

Matthew 22:15-22

Sermon

King Duncan

1054. The Christmas Message of Hope

Isaiah 9:2-7

Sermon

Richard Gribble

1055. Reconciliation: The Heart of Love

Hosea 2:14-20

Sermon

Richard Gribble

1056. Finding Our Roots in God and Country

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 6-10

Sermon

William J. Carl, III

1057. Living to Please God

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Sermon

King Duncan

1058. Which Mask Will You Wear?

Matthew 23:1-39

Sermon

King Duncan

1059. 1 Thessalonians 1:1-8

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

1060. The World Needs Men

Illustration

Charles Swindoll

1061. Two Schools of Thought

Illustration

1062. If You Want to Kill the Church

Illustration

Staff

1063. The People's Religion

Illustration

Staff

1064. Leading Your Church to Growth

Illustration

C. Peter Wagner

1065. THE PLAYER WHO PULLED HIS PANTS DOWN

Amos 1:1-2:5

Illustration

Max Lucado

1066. In the President's Pockets

Illustration

Charles Swindoll

1067. A Class Act

Illustration

John Berendt

1068. 101 Ways to Spend Your Time

Illustration

Tim Kimmel

1069. Not Raising Hogs

Illustration

Brett Blair

1070. A Safe Place

Illustration

Linda Anderson

1071. Practice What You Preach

Illustration

Peter Wallace

1072. The Birthday Boy

Illustration

1073. A Man So Various

Illustration

Paul Dickson

1074. Believing Is Beyond Seeing

Illustration

H. Lindsell

1075. It's Tough To Be a Christian

Illustration

Paul Borthwick

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