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1226. Changed Lives - The Woman at the Well

John 4:1-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... not agree with one another, we may not approve of one another, but must we hate? In the providence of God it is probably not accidental that our story for today is set in Samaria. The greatest problem in our world today is not global warming or poverty. The greatest problem is the animosity between differing groups of people. Jesus reached out to the Samaritan woman. That’s the second thing we need to see. When she somewhat curtly turns aside his request for water, he turns a seemingly chance encounter ...

1227. Running into Jesus

Matthew 21:1-11

Illustration

Joanna Adams

... ever seen. I can picture him now in my mind's eye, wearing a crisp shirt, red suspenders. I see him sitting on a stool before the chair on which one of our homeless guests is sitting. He takes the guest's feet and places them in a basin of warm water. He takes a towel and dries the feet. He applies ointment to their sores. The ritual ends with the gift of a clean, white pair of socks. I see the man in the chair, as he slips his socks on, brush a tear from his own cheek-a tough ...

1228. Can You Tell Time?

Philippians 3:7-11

Sermon

James W. Moore

... so easy to take life and its blessings for granted. If we are not tuned in to the attitude of appreciation, it is so easy to miss the joy of the present moment. The poet put it poignantly like this: It was spring, But it was summer I wanted The warm days, And the great outdoors. It was summer But it was Fall I wanted The colorful leaves, And the cool, dry air. It was Fall. But it was winter I wanted The beautiful snow, And the joy of the holiday season. It was Winter But it was Spring I wanted ...

1229. When Tragedy Strikes

Psalm 23:1-6

Sermon

James W. Moore

... noon our time, Jerry died as a result of a skiing accident in Breckenridge, Colorado. He was 15 years old. His family, his friends, and all of us who knew Jerry are devastated. We miss him so much. His contagious smile, his radiant enthusiasm, his warm hugs, his words of encouragement, his willing hands and helpful heart, his loyal service to our church, his special way of reaching out and bringing other people into the circle of love… we will all miss greatly. As we remember Jerry with love and respect ...

1230. The Lost and Found Coin

Luke 15:8-10

Sermon

James W. Moore

... heard the story about the pastor who looked out of his study window and saw that a little kitten had climbed high up into a skinny tree in his back yard? The kitten was trembling with fear and was afraid to come down. The pastor went out and coaxed with warm milk and food but no luck! The kitten would not budge. The tree was not sturdy enough to climb, so the pastor decided to tie a rope to the tree and to the bumper of his car… and then to drive away just enough to bend the tree over far ...

1231. The Lost and Found Coin

Luke 15:8-10

Sermon

James W. Moore

1232. Jesus Wuvs Me and Dat's Dat

John 15:1-5

Sermon

James W. Moore

... a group of educators in our country wanted to honor Albert Schweitzer… and they brought him to America. The University of Chicago planned to give him an honorary degree. When Albert Schweitzer’s train arrived, the university leaders ran to greet him warmly and they told him of their joy in having him here in America. But then as they turned to leave the train station, suddenly Albert Schweitzer was gone. He just disappeared, vanished, slipped away. They looked everywhere for him. Finally, they found ...

1233. Breathe on Me, Breath of God

Acts 2:1-4

Sermon

James W. Moore

... to evaluate our present spiritual temperature; and to check our spiritual heart-beat. Are you ready? Here is Question Number One. I. FIRST OF ALL, DO YOU HAVE A HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD? Think about that. How is your relationship with God right now? Is it warm and wonderful, alive and well; is it healthy… or unhealthy? Some people have a relationship with God based on fear and guilt. They say: “I had better shape up and obey the rules or else God is going to get me.” This is an unhealthy approach ...

1234. Remember God

Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Sermon

James W. Moore

... are failing today… and yet here you and your wife are celebrating 60 years together. How did you do it? What is your secret?” Mr. Tom didn’t even have to think for a minute how to answer that question. Without a moment of hesitation, Mr. Tom said with a warm smile: “Well, the answer is on the face of my watch… He said… Mary Lou’s father gave me this watch as a wedding present on the day we were married and over the years this watch has played a large part in giving us a happy marriage.” The ...

1235. Love One Another

Luke 7:36-50

Sermon

James W. Moore

... who, on a cold winter morning, saw a little boy standing on the grating just outside of a bakery. It was snowing and sleeting and the little boy was barefooted and had no coat – just a tattered T-shirt and some worn-out blue jeans. He was trying to warm himself with the air coming up from the vents of the bakery grating. The woman’s heart went out to the little boy. She couldn’t stand seeing him shivering in the cold. “Where are your shoes and coat?” she asked him. When he told her that he didn ...

1236. Give Thanks in All Circumstances

Luke 17:11-19

Sermon

James W. Moore

... , her mother said: “Sarah, come back. What are the magic words?” Sarah screeched to a halt, turned back around and said: “Please! Thank You! You’re Welcome! God Bless You! And I Love You, Mommy!” At this point, Sarah got a second banana!... And a warm hug! The magic words Sarah’s mother was looking for were “Thank you.” She got more than that… but those were the words she was looking for… because Sarah’s mother knows how important it is… for us to learn how to stop and say thanks ...

1237. That's What Jesus Does for Me

Psalm 139:7-12

Sermon

James W. Moore

... … an easy chair was drawn up near to it… and at his elbow was a little table with a Bible on it. The Bible was open at Psalm 59… and in the margin opposite verse 10, someone had written in pencil a fascinating interpretation which kindled his mind and warmed his heart (as it does my own). In the King James Version, Psalm 59:10 reads like this. The God of my mercy shall prevent me. Let me hurry to say that in old English the work “prevent” meant “go before.” So, the verse means “The God of my ...

1238. There's an Elephant in the Room and Her Name Is Katrina

Exodus 14:10-15

Sermon

James W. Moore

... him… because he was dirty, he was covered over with the filth of his own drunkenness and he had not washed or shaved or changed clothes for over a month. He began to cry. I helped him up and got him on the couch. I washed his face with a warm washcloth and began to try to get some food and coffee into him. All of a sudden, he turned on me. He blamed me for his problem. Then he blamed his wife… and then his parents. Then he started in on his neighbors… and those hypocrites down at the church ...

1239. The Three Approaches to Life

Luke 10:25-37

Sermon

James W. Moore

... way the employees cater to them. “May I help you?” “What can I do for you?” “What would you like?” “May I serve you?” “Please enjoy your meal!” “Have a nice afternoon.” “You deserve a break today”… all said with a lilt in the voice and a warm, caring smile. The Russian people were not used to that. But, we are! We expect to be pampered when we go to a restaurant and if we are not treated with excellent service we are very disappointed. It’s part of what we call our “Cater ...

1240. What's So Great about Going to Church

Isaiah 6:1-8

Sermon

James W. Moore

... and scurrying to the pre-service rehearsal, - Young people making their way to church early on a Sunday morning to serve the church even though they were out late on Saturday night. - Staff members working feverishly behind the scenes to make the worship service warm and welcoming and celebrative, - Church members greeting and hugging each other and reaching out to visitors with love and respect in the Spirit of Christ. I wish I could take the comedian to our day school to our youth fellowship and to our ...

1241. God Speaks and the Church Is Our Hearing Aid

Mark 4:1-9

Sermon

James W. Moore

... 1. To the young people who are here… let me just say that God is calling you to serve Him and He may well be calling you to the ministry. 2. To the church: my personal experience suggests something very important to us… that we should work at creating the warm kind of atmosphere whereby people can hear the voice of God. II. GOD SPEAKS A WORD OF LOVE TO US… AND THE CHURCH IS OUR HEARING AID. Let me ask you something. What was the very first verse of scripture you learned as a child in Sunday School? Do ...

1242. Just Do It

Romans 12:1-2

Sermon

James W. Moore

... my attention most was an older Belizian gentleman. He was so excited. He couldn’t do enough. He was arranging the chairs, welcoming folks, passing out the bulletins, and bringing hymnals to people. After the dedication service, he came looking for me. He shook my hand warmly said: “I want to thank you and the people of your church.” Then he said: “I am eighty years old and all my life I have heard that there are great Christians in the United States… and now I know it’s true because of what ...

1243. His Name Shall Be Called Emmanuel

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

James W. Moore

... I am in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20) - Of course, she had a child. The holy child could be born in her every day as she sought to love him above and beyond anything else… And Margaret said: “I took the next train, feeling warm and contented. I knew that those two young strangers with their flutes had given me a magnificent Christmas gift. They had put Christ back where He belonged – in my Christmas, in my life and in my heart: and, I didn’t feel lonely anymore.” (Source Unknown) When ...

1244. A Church with Nothing to Offer

John 20:19-23

Illustration

Thomas Long

... -off group of Christians were to place one of those cheery church ads in the Saturday newspaper, what could it possibly say? "The friendly church where all are welcome"? Hardly, unless one counts locked doors as a sign of hospitality. "The church with a warm heart and a bold mission"? Actually more like the church with sweaty palms and a timid spirit. Indeed, John's gospel gives us a snapshot of a church with nothing – no plan, no promise, no program, no perky youth ministry, no powerful preaching, no ...

1245. How to Live a Sizzle-When-It-Drizzles Life

John 10:1-21

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... Despite the endless grey, the dripping damp, the misty vistas, they flourish and grow stronger. How do they do it? How do some people continue to sizzle when it drizzles? Well, one way is coffee. Seattle copes with caffeine. There is a reason Starbucks’ warm, frothy, steamy, stimulating brews were developed in this rainy empire. The deep, dark brown of an espresso overwhelms the grey. In Minnesota they embrace the cold and get together to ice-fish. In Seattle they embrace the wet and get together to drink ...

1246. Living as Orphans

John 14:15-31

Sermon

King Duncan

A church official in Canada tells a disturbing but true story about a hunting party that ventured into the woods in the northern part of that country. As the other members set up camp, two members of the party wandered off. It was a clear, warm, day in autumn. Northern Canada at its best. The men were captivated by the beauty of it all, but, after a while, they found themselves absolutely lost. When the two men did not return to the camp, an emergency protocol went into effect. By the next day, a large ...

1247. Sermon Opener or Ender for Pentecost

Acts 2:1-21

Illustration

Rick Kirchoff

Welcome to Pentecost in the 2020s! It is a time to open up to the mind-blowing, heart-warming, life-changing power of God. The power of God can invade the body, inflate the mind, swell the soul, lift the Spirit and make us more than we ever imagined. It'll make you young when you're old, and it'll make you live even when you die. The ...

1248. Don't Worry, The Light Is Still Burning

Matthew 6:25-34

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... know and trust in God, the Eternal “Father” who is intimately involved in human life, the daily chores necessary for obtaining food and clothing do NOT reside at the center of our soul. Our spirit does not soar because of caloric intake. Our hearts are not “strangely warmed” from within by the clothes we wear. Or as my Gramma used to put it, “Don’t live to eat. Eat to live.” We were made for a mission. There is a greater mission for our lives than eating and drinking and nesting. In the words ...

1249. Priceless Scribbles

Eph 6:1-4

Illustration

King Duncan

... the little boy's hand, and then wrote in the book himself, alongside the scribbles that John had made. Here is what that father wrote: "John's work, 1959, age 2." He continued to write: "How many times have I looked into your beautiful face and into your warm, alert eyes looking up at me and thanked God for the one who has now scribbled in my new hymnal. You have made the book sacred, as have your brother and sister to so much of my life." "Wow," thought the older brother, "This is punishment?" The author ...

1250. No Higher Duty

Matt 10:24-39

Illustration

J. Burton Williams

... observed vows of silence and the retreat was to be meditative and prayerful. Nouwen was delayed and was late getting to the monastery on that miserable, rainy night. He rang the bell, well after bedtime, and was met at the door by one of the brothers. The brother warmly greeted him, took his wet coat, brought him to the kitchen and made him a cup of tea. They chatted in the late night hours and Nouwen began to relax and feel ready for the retreat. But he knew this monk was supposed to observe silence, so he ...

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