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Mark 4:35-41

Sermon

Leonard H. Budd

... article told of this climatic possibility on the Sea of Galilee, triggered by the winds coming off of Mount Hermon and moving down upon the waters. Storms just are not controlled by someone's shout off the back end of a boat. But that is the recounting that Mark gives - and Matthew (8:18) and Luke. (8:22) Some students of the Bible and of psychology have suggested that Jesus' word to the wind and rain, giving his witness to God's care, calmed his disciples so that they could then tackle the storm! That may ...

1177. The M And M Factor

Mark 2:23-3:6

Sermon

Leonard H. Budd

... to reason with them once again. "Tell me, Learned Ones," Jesus said, "is it allowed to do good on sabbath?" Jesus knew that the law said it was all right on the sabbath to rescue a cow that had fallen into a ditch. What about a human life? Mark's gospel shares some emotion in the recounting. He says the Pharisees didn't answer Jesus. Jesus "looked around at them with anger, grieved at their hardness of heart." (This is one of the very few references to Jesus' anger.) And so in the presence of the Pharisees ...

1178. Property of ... God!

Ephesians 1:4

Children's Sermon

... t good enough. All of us want to feel important, don't we. And God knows that too. That's why God put a mark on us when we were baptized. In fact, he had marked us for his special family even before we were born. That's how important God thinks we are. God put an invisible sign ... right on our forehead. It says, "Property of ... GOD!" Now you and I can't see the mark, but we know that when we are baptized God puts his claim on us and he will never forget about us.That's good ...

1179. What Do You Mean, "Repent"?

Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

Thomas Long

... wind to the gathering crowds, "Repent!" A God and a History, a Community ... but what a haircut! There is a truth, and there is a falsehood, in this portrait of John. The truth in the image is that John is intended to jar the readers of Mark, to shock our sensibilities. His presence sounds a willful note of discord in the initial harmonies of the gospel narrative. John is as out of place as a dayglow orange "Ye Must Be Born Again" sign alongside a tranquil country highway. But what is genuinely shocking ...

1180. Easter 3

Luke 24:36-49, Acts 3:11-26, 1 John 2:28--3:10

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Russell F. Anderson

... do we know he's real? When the believers saw the risen Jesus, they thought they had seen a ghost. Jesus showed them the marks of crucifixion and he ate some fish to demonstrate that he was real, body and all. There are many Jesus clones, various and ... the Lord!" or "Repent!" How do we know the real Jesus? Look at his hands and feet and observe if his wounds are there. They are the marks of love. Real love, like the real Jesus, is not afraid to get dirty or bloody or to give one's life for the world. Look at ...

1181. Epiphany 4

1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Deuteronomy 18:14-22, Mark 1:21-28

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Russell F. Anderson

... others (the rule of love). 3. Paul uses the meat issue to illustrate the principle. 4. Where do we see the principle in a contemporary context? (Gambling?) 5. The love of Christ can make restrictions on our freedom seem no burden at all. Gospel: Mark 1:21-28 1. Sermon Title: Mission Mandate: Minister With Christ's Authority! Sermon Angle: All that Jesus did conveyed a sense of authority, which we see plainly in this lection. In the synagogue he taught with authority. He presented eternal truths in a fresh ...

1182. Epiphany 6

1 Corinthians 10:23--11:1, 1 Corinthians 9:1-27, Leviticus 13:1-46, 2 Kings 5:1-27, Mark 1:40-45

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Russell F. Anderson

... makes every punch count. Epistle: 1 Corinthians 10:31--11:1 The believers are enjoined to make everything they do count for Christ and guard against actions which would give offense and thus hinder the spread of the gospel. Paul encourages them to follow his lead. Gospel: Mark 1:40-45 A leper approaches Jesus, kneeling at his feet and begging for mercy. "If you want to, you can make me clean" (v. 40). Of course, being banished from society would not do wonders for one's self-image. The leper had some hope ...

1183. Epiphany 7

2 Corinthians 1:12--2:4, Isaiah 43:14-28, Mark 2:1-12

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Russell F. Anderson

... to shout "Amen" when something impresses us as good. Outline: 1. Our world is awash in negativism. 2. Even our churches can catch a negative spirit. 3. Jesus is God's affirmation, God's amen! 4. Let us affirm Jesus and all that is good and true. Gospel: Mark 2:1-12 1. Sermon Title: Is There A Door Jam At Your Church? Sermon Angle: Because Jesus attracted such large crowds, the door to the house where he was ministering became jammed. The above title is a poor attempt at a pun on the word "jam." Seriously ...

1184. Proper 17

James 1:19-27, Song of Songs 2:1-17, Mark 7:1-23

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Russell F. Anderson

... of the process of change. Everything changes but God's love and grace remain immutable. Heart transplant (v. 21). James would have us put away all moral impurity and permit God's word to be implanted into our hearts, which is capable of saving our souls. Gospel: Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Defiled hands or hearts? (v. 7). How human it is to sweat the small stuff, to major on minors. The scribes and Pharisees got caught in this trap. Outward religious ritual assumed a place of paramount importance. They got all ...

1185. Proper 23

Job 23:1-9, 16-17, Mark 10:17-31, Hebrews 4:12-16

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Russell F. Anderson

... Jesus offers mercy for past sins and grace to cope with temptation in the present and the future. Epistle: Hebrews 3:1-6 Gospel: Mark 10:17-31 As Jesus was setting out on his journey to Jerusalem, a man ran up to Jesus, fell at his feet and ... experienced our tribulations but without sin (v. 15). 3. Since Jesus is our heavenly Lord, we can hold fast to our faith (v. 14). Gospel: Mark 10:17-31 1. Sermon Title: Estate Planning. Sermon Angle: My wife and I are in the process of doing some estate planning. We want ...

1186. Proper 24

Job 38:1–41:34, Isaiah 52:13--53:12, Mark 10:35-45, Hebrews 5:1-10

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Russell F. Anderson

... but he had to learn obedience through suffering. His obedience unto death made him perfect (telios-complete), so that he could be the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. Lesson 2: Hebrews 4:14-16 (RC); Hebrews 4:12-16 (E) (See Proper 23) Gospel: Mark 10:35-45 (C, RC, E) James and John, who with Peter formed a sort of inner circle of disciples, ask Jesus for a favor. They request that, after Jesus wins his victory and is established in his kingdom, they might sit in the places of honor, one ...

1187. Proper 25

Hebrews 7:11-28, Job 42:7-17, Job 42:1-6, Mark 10:46-52

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Russell F. Anderson

... a few or for the enlightened, he offers himself and his salvation for all people. It's all wrapped up. Just open the package. Gospel: Mark 10:46-52 Life was passing him by (v. 46). Bartimaeus was sitting by the side of the road, he was blind and a beggar ... we can add to it. It is indeed finished! All we need to do is accept the sacrifice of our heavenly high priest. Gospel: Mark 10:46-52 1. Sermon Title: Beggars For Life. Sermon Angle: Bartimaeus had probably begged in public places for years. He begged for ...

1188. Proper 26

Hebrews 9:11-28, Ruth 1:1-22, Mark 12:28-34

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Russell F. Anderson

... makes the same claim for Christ. The old priestly system could cleanse a person ceremonially, so that he could join in the community worship, but the sacrifice of Christ cleanses us in every way, so that we can stand eternally in God's presence. Gospel: Mark 12:28-34 A pair of imperatives. Jesus summarized what God expected out of his people with a pair of imperatives. To love God and to love our neighbor is a command. The principles upon which the moral universe runs are not negotiable. They are commands ...

1189. Proper 28

Mk 13:1-32 · Heb 10:11-25 · 1 Sam 1:4-20 · Ps 16

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Russell F. Anderson

... Church of three ways God offers us to draw near to him: (1) faith and worship (v. 22, 25), (2) witness to Jesus (v. 22) and (3) service of one another (v. 24). The awareness of the nearness of Christ's return serves as our source of motivation. Gospel: Mark 13:1-8; 14-23; 24-32 The chapter is called the "Little Apocalypse" and deals with the signs of the end time. The teaching on the subject results from an observation by the disciples about the beauty and grandeur of the temple. Jesus replies that it will ...

1190. Proper 4

Mark 2:23-3:6, 1 Samuel 3:1--4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

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Russell F. Anderson

... struck down but not destroyed." Few of us suffer for our faithfulness to Christ as Paul did, but life does deal us some terrible blows. Only Christ can give us the strength like that of a Timex watch, which "takes a licking but keeps on ticking." Gospel: Mark 2:23--3:6 Sabbath sabotage. The Sabbath was and is central to the exercise of the Jewish faith. It's easy to see why religious leaders got upset when Jesus appeared to disregard the Sabbath laws. Therefore, they were watching him (v. 2). You might call ...

1191. Proper 7

Mk 4:35-41 (5:1-20) · 2 Cor 5:14-21; 6:1-13 · 1 Sam 1:32-49 · Job 38:1-11, 16-18 · Ps 9

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Russell F. Anderson

... mortality and being with Christ. No matter in what condition he finds himself, he aims to please the Lord. The love of Christ motivates him to proclaim the gospel; that Christ died for all people so that they might no longer live for themselves but for Christ. Gospel: Mark 4:35-41 (5:1-20) The Gospel continues where last week's left off. Jesus instructs the disciples to get in the boat and go to the other side of the lake, probably for rest. In the crossing a sudden storm, for which Lake Galilee is infamous ...

1192. The Transfiguration

2 Corinthians 4:1-18, 2 Kings 2:1-18, Mark 9:2-13

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Russell F. Anderson

... . The God of creation has caused the light of Christ's glory to shine through the lives of those who live by the gospel. The transfigured Christ shines through those who proclaim Christ in word and action. Epistle: 2 Peter 1:16-19 (20-21) Gospel: Mark 9:2-10 Peter, James and John view the transfigured glory of Christ Jesus on the mountain. Jesus was heading toward Jerusalem and the cross. Yet he had to check his course with his Father. He receives the confirmation he sought, as the divine Spirit transforms ...

1193. Forgiven!

John 12:1-11

Sermon

Lee Griess

... 's Gospel reading from John 12. It's an unusual story -- this story of the anointing of Jesus' feet with oil. All four Gospel writers include it in their writing, but only John records it as happening in the house of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Matthew, Mark, and Luke tell essentially the same story (in fact, most Bible commentators agree that it is the same story). However, in the first three Gospels, the woman who anoints Jesus' feet is not identified as Mary, but simply identified as "a woman of the city ...

1194. Advent 1

Mark 13:1-31, Mark 13:32-37

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David M. Oliver

... One Another: Shake hands with those around you. Introduce yourself to those you do not know by name. Please remain standing for the "Gathering." Gathering "Adoration" Advent Wreath Candle Lighting Leader: "Take heed, watch; for you do not know when the time will come." (Mark 13:33) People: We watch and wait in anticipation for the coming of the Christ Child. We prepare our hearts and minds for his coming. We submit our lives to the transforming power of his continued return. Leader: The first candle in the ...

1195. A Wilderness Prophet · John The Baptist

Jn 1:6-8 · Mt 3:1-12

Sermon

Gordon Pratt Baker

... multiplied, Herod Antipas became increasingly uneasy. For he saw in John's growing numbers the threat of an insurrection. The concern was not totally groundless, not because John was politically minded but because the times in general were uncertain marked as they were with numerous uprisings stemming from various messianic claims. Consequently, so far as Herod saw John's activities, far from being spiritually motivated, they were openly seditious, and with the crowds attracting larger and larger numbers to ...

1196. Warning! In Case Of Rapture This Car Will Be Unmanned.

Mark 13:1-31

Sermon

Carl B. Rife

... not pass away until all these things have taken place. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. Mark 13:28-31 During recent weeks we have been using some religious statements that are found on bumper stickers. We are using ... in Jesus in the first coming. We do not need to know the time or the manner God will bring history to completion. In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus says, "Even the Son is not let in on that part of God's plan." Our responsibility is to be faithful now. To be faithful ...

1197. "The Scandal Of Disloyalty"

Psalm 62:1-12, Mark 14:66-72

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R. Sheldon MacKenzie

... temptation to deny Christ is long before the crisis comes. The shameful scene that had taken place in the courtyard of the High Priest had been decided long before. The battle with the temptation to deny Christ had been lost long before it was fought. According to Mark, Jesus had warned Peter, and the warning comes as much to us as it did to him, to "watch and pray that you do not give in during the time of temptation."The story of Peter in the courtyard reminded the church ever afterward that without the ...

1198. Who Was the One Who Died?

Mark 15:33-41

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R. Sheldon MacKenzie

... of his final appeal to God were misunderstood by those who heard them.Some people thought he was calling for Elijah.Out of curiosity to see whether Elijah would come to rescue this Son of Israel at the last moment,they tried to keep him alive. Then, writes Mark, Jesus died "with a loud cry."He died violently.As a result of his death,and more precisely as a result of what followed his death,the religious life of humankind was forever transformed.No longer was it a way of salvation for a few,whether by right ...

1199. Zero

Ephesians 6:7

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... ? To avoid zeros we need to use our time wisely. We need to prepare ourselves for what we know is coming. Secondly, if you did the best you could and still received a zero, what does that say to you? It says: "No one is perfect. We all miss the mark in some area of life. No one can excel in everything." It may be hard to admit to yourself that you are not perfect, but it can also be a rewarding experience. It can help us come closer to God who will guide us as we seek to make life ...

1200. Receive The Holy Spirit

John 20:19-23

Sermon

Larry Powell

... all of us - the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, and the savage - may eventually be gathered in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone." Mark Twain obviously held a great dislike for the telephone, probably because, among other things, it renders a person to be easily accessible, even when they prefer to be inaccessible. Of course, someone is always quick to remind us, "You don't have to answer ...

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