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1176. Mark 9:2-9

Mark 9:2-9

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Leonard Sweet

... of verse 6 both that he did not know what he should say in such a situation and that Peter, James and John were quite understandably overwhelmed, indeed terrified, at what they were witnessing. Most scholars dismiss Peter's suggestion (that the disciples build "booths" or "tents" to provide shelter for these visiting dignitaries) as both foolish and wrong-headed. It is true that Peter's suggestion seems to imply that he wished to sustain the magic of the moment by building shelters for the transfigured ...

1177. Mark 2:23-3:6

Mark 2:23-3:6

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Leonard Sweet

... . Today's text is taken from the midst of Mark's so-called confrontation section (Mark 2:1-3:6), including two distinct scenes. In both examples the common topic is Sabbath observance. In the first pericope, a confrontation arises when the disciples are observed on a Sabbath "plucking heads of grain" from the field they are walking through. The Pharisees take issue with this practice, seeing it as an infringement on the prohibition against working (reaping) on the Sabbath. Strict Sabbath observation was and ...

1178. Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23)

Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23)

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Leonard Sweet

... missionary excursion. Not surprisingly, since the Twelve are to be extensions of Jesus' own mission, he directs them in 10:7-8 to do exactly the same things he himself had been shown doing in Matthew 8-9. Completely empowered by his authority, the disciples are called to do no less than Jesus. Relating the Texts Psalm 116, the Psalter reading for today, breaks into two distinct units each with its own focus and theme. Furthermore, within each of these two halves there is an additional division into two ...

1179. Matthew 15:(10-20) 21-28

Matthew 15:(10-20) 21-28

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Leonard Sweet

... only is Jesus' encounter with a Canaanite, but a woman at that, doubly defiling him. The strict behavioral codes of decency in Near Eastern culture sternly frowned on women and men socializing. The brazen approach of this lone woman to Jesus and his disciples makes her character especially questionable. Finally, not only is this stranger an unescorted Canaanite woman, she has a daughter who is possessed by a demon. In an age where it was a commonly held conviction that all diseases - but especially demonic ...

1180. Mark 4:26-34

Mark 4:26-34

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Leonard Sweet

... "the greatest of all shrubs." It is in pondering this description that we suddenly realize we are in many respects members of that uncomprehending crowd listening to Jesus' parables instead of being part of that select group of privately tutored disciples. For there are two different ways of interpreting Jesus' comparison. Historically, the bulk of scholarship has tied Jesus' description of the mustard seed's growth into a huge plant capable of sheltering birds, with other Old Testament texts that discuss ...

1181. Easter 7

Acts 1:12-26, 1 John 5:1-12, John 17:6-19

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John R. Brokhoff

... POSSIBILITIES 1. Can The Church Get Along Without Jesus? Need: Can you imagine the fright and concern of the disciples when they realized they were without their leader after the ascension? His presence for three years gave them guidance, support ... praying for you! (17:11b-19). Need: Often we ask people to pray for us. Why not ask Jesus to pray for us? He prayed for his disciples before he was arrested. He prayed for them because he was soon to leave them alone in a hostile world. Are we not also in the same ...

1182. Easter 6

Acts 10:23b-48, 1 John 4:1-6, John 15:1-17, 1 John 5:1-12

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John R. Brokhoff

... something you don't know! (15:15). Need: Do you know something I do not know? If so, I'd like to know it! Christians, according to Jesus in this text, know something the world does not know. Jesus shared his innermost thoughts and feelings with the disciples as with bosom friends. It is this secret, personal, precious knowledge that we proclaim for the good of all who would like to know. Outline: Confidence Jesus shares with us – a. The true nature of God: love. b. The truth about Jesus: God's only Son. c ...

1183. The Driver’s Seat

Proverbs 16:4

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James Merritt

... 's purposes for His church, we not only fail ourselves and not only fail God, we fail a world that is desperately in need of Jesus Christ. The bottom line of all of this is found in the last command Jesus ever gave to His church. "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:19-20, NASB) Whatever else we ...

1184. A New Continuing

John 14:8-17, 25-27

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David R. Cartwright

... Jesus in the church. As we read in John's Gospel, this is a Spirit of truth, of power, and of peace. These are three gifts of the Spirit in John's Pentecost story, and these three gifts correspond to three fears that surely must have been going through the disciples' minds and hearts. • Fear one: How are we to know what we are to do now that we no longer have Jesus as our teacher? • Fear two: How are we to find the energy and power to carry on his mission, if he's not there by our side constantly ...

1185. The End of Time

Luke 21:5-19

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John Wayne Clarke

... it was always going to be standing as a witness to the greatness of God. The huge marble pieces would stand the test of time and would always remind the Jewish people of the permanence of their place in the promised land. Our text today tells us that the disciples asked Jesus a very human question. If what Jesus has taught them is true, namely that the temple itself will fall, when will this catastrophic event take place? Hey, wouldn't you want to know? Of course you would, so would I. We would want to know ...

1186. Every Day God Enables

1 Corinthians 1:18-31

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... boasts, boast in the Lord." This passage reminds us that while our message might seem foolish to some, it IS the wisdom of God and Every Day God is the source of [our] life in Christ Jesus. As the source of our life, Every Day God Enables us live as Disciples. I. Enables Us to Practice A. First, Every Day God Enables Us To Practice our faith. Now I'm not talking about the kick the tires, check the shocks, start the engine and let's go for a test drive kind of practice. I'm talking about the kind of ...

1187. Blessed Are Those Who Hand Over Their Controllers

Luke 5:1-11

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Leonard Sweet

... and storm be the guiding force. Sometimes all you can do is pray and trust God. You are no longer the captain of your ship or your fate. You realize you are no longer in control of your life. One of the first lessons Jesus taught his first disciples was to give up their control to God and embrace an out-of-control discipleship. Simon Peter, James, and John had a plan. They had a set schedule. They fished at night. They cleaned and repaired the nets in the morning. They rested in the afternoon. They spent ...

1188. Live and Learn

Isaiah 55:1-13

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Leonard Sweet

... old song, “To know, know, know him is to love, love, love him” is less true for the Christian than another song that has yet to be written: “To love, love, love him is to know, know, know him.” Disciples of Jesus don’t know, to love. Disciples of Jesus love, to know. There are approximately 335,000 Christian congregations in the US. Do you know how many seminaries there are? Officially, ATS (Association of Theological Schools) has accredited slightly over 200 seminaries. But the word “seminary ...

1189. Go

Matthew 28:16-20

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... justice to Dr. S.M. Lockridge's sermon. But now you know not only the "WHY?" But the "WHAT?" as well. Conclusion Most of us don't like the word Evangelism, but that is our primary mission. That's what Jesus meant when he said: [19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." We have to "GO!" That ...

1190. Power for Today

Acts 2:1-13

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King Duncan

... twentieth century showed a decline in an emphasis on the Holy Spirit. It also showed a steady decline in the membership of mainline churches. It is the Holy Spirit that empowers us to do God’s work in the world. In Matthew 28 Christ instructs his disciples that they are to take the Gospel to the whole world. How could they possibly fulfill his command? After all, at the time Christ gave this command, the entire company of believers was about 120 people. How could they possibly take the Gospel to the whole ...

1191. The Broken English of Pentecost

Acts 2:1-13

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Leonard Sweet

... the body of Christ is growing the people aren’t trying to do church. They’re doing Pentecost. Maybe it’s time for us as a church to stop relying on our own powers and programs, our blueprints and boilerplates, and start doing what these early disciples did: trust the Spirit and do Pentecost. When we do church, we’re concerned about our protection and position in the church When we do Pentecost, we’re concerned about being out there in the world “hid with Christ in God.” When we do church, we ...

1192. We Hold These Truths To Be Essential

1 Peter 3:8-16

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J. Howard Olds

... walking." You want to enter this fellowship? Just move with it. But, let me be perfectly honest with you. We will settle for nothing less than helping you be formed in the image of Jesus Christ. This same Jesus began saying to people, “If you want to be my disciple, then deny yourself and take up your cross and follow me." It was the same Jesus who said to people, “You have got to reshape your mind and your thoughts." And it was the same Church who began to say, “Let this mind be in you, which was in ...

1193. Finding Our Reason For Being

Luke 4:14-21

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J. Howard Olds

... of in this world.” Worship is not about me, it’s not about you. Worship is about God. It’s about praising God and enjoying him forever. May His name be magnified and our lives be sanctified when we gather here. II. WE ARE HERE TO MAKE DISCIPLES. In Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass, Alice wanders aimlessly through a strange kingdom until she comes to a fork in the road. She looks left, she looks right, then exclaims, “Which way shall I go?” That’s when a Cheshire cat with a broad grin ...

1194. The Exalted Christ

Mark 9: 2-10

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J. Howard Olds

... the glue that holds people together. When you trust a person, you have nothing to fear. You can relax, be safe, enjoy each other's company. That's why it's troubling when people lose their trust in God. Where can they go? B. TRUTH Jesus asked his disciples, what's the word on the street? ‘Who do people say I am?' ‘They say John the Baptist, Elijah, a prophet.' Then He personalizes the question. ‘What about you?' ‘Who do you say I am?' Peter has his finest hour. “You are the Christ, the Son of the ...

1195. When the Winds Are Against Us

Mark 6:45-56

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Maxie Dunnam

... Books, p. 139). I am going to come back to that point, but stay with our major focus for another moment. The disciples had seen Jesus’ power at work - just that afternoon - they had seen Him multiply loaves and fishes and feed the multitude. But their ... , but who knows the One in whom we can do all things, because He gives us strength. Earlier I noted the fact that for the disciples, the miracle of the afternoon did not last as the basis of confidence for the dark hours on the stormy sea. How true for all ...

1196. Letting Go of Our Nets

Matthew 4:18-22

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Charles L. Aaron

... . The way the scene reads, if Jesus had called golfers, he would have called them when they were at the top of their backswing. We don't know what went through their minds, but they let go of their nets. We don't know what the four disciples thought, but we know some things about what Matthew thought of Jesus' mission. Jesus came to bring light to those who had sat in darkness. Part of that darkness was political oppression. Isaiah had talked about the darkness caused by the Assyrian domination of the new ...

1197. Brought Together and Sent Forth

John 13:1-17, 31b-35

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Lee Griess

... all with respect. Those women had no interest in his business. They could do nothing for him. He did it just for the joy he had in serving them, and that example rubbed off on his son. It is that kind of example of selfless service that Jesus gave the disciples in washing their feet and it is the example he gives us. We come together in holy communion. But we are also sent forth to serve. There is no pecking order here. There is no higher or lower among those who serve the Lord. We are all equal. We are ...

1198. Having Fun with The Great Commission

Matthew 28:16-20

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Mark Ellingsen

... 20:22-23), but instead evangelists are to teach to the targets of evangelism "to obey everything ... [Christ] commanded ..." (Matthew 28:20).4 Does that mean evangelism is commanded? It is not insignificant to remind ourselves that before Matthew had Jesus tell his disciples and us that we were to teach potential converts to obey what Christ commanded, he refers to baptism in the name of the Triune God. Again we are reminded that evangelism and the Triune God are inextricably linked. Let's also not forget ...

1199. LENT: The Passion of Christ: "Denied!"

John 13:36-38; 18:12-27

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... , "If I have spoken wrongly, testify to the wrong. But if I have spoken rightly, why do you strike me?" [24] Then Annas sent him bound to Caiaphas the high priest. [25] Now Simon Peter was standing and warming himself. They asked him, "You are not also one of his disciples, are you?" He denied it and said, "I am not." [26] One of the slaves of the high priest, a relative of the man whose ear Peter had cut off, asked, "Did I not see you in the garden with him?" [27] Again Peter denied it, and at that moment ...

1200. On Your Mark, Get Set . . .

Mark 13:1-8, 32-33

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... step into God's role by trying to figure out the so-called right time. How arrogant of us to ever think we have the inside track. Disciples asked Jesus "When?" And Jesus told them: "No one knows the hour or the day but the Father. Not the angels in heaven or even the ... , he just knew it was going to come. So, he was ready. We don't know WHEN Jesus is coming back, He didn't tell his disciples, He didn't even know the time Himself, that was in the Father's hands. He did his part in getting us ready. Now it's ...

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