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1251. In It for the Long Haul

John 6:60-69

Sermon

King Duncan

... too many successes early in life. We think all of life will be that way. But it will not. Life is hard. It is a marathon. And the great secret in life is not how we begin, but how we finish. Many of us are good starters. We have talent, we have enthusiasm, we start off with a burst of promise. But sustaining that good beginning . . . that is the problem. That’s true in our commitment to Christ, to our marriage partner, in our work and in a host of other endeavors. How are we at finishing? Donald Ackland ...

1252. Sheepish Shalom

Matthew 25:31-46

Sermon

Susan R. Andrews

... . Like any ordinary person he was just doing what people are supposed to do — rejoicing in the gift of his own life, and honoring the gift of life in others. My friends, how we choose to use our time, our energy, our wealth, and our talents has everything to do with how abundant our lives will eventually turn out to be — not abundant in “stuff” but abundant in love and grace. Every time we visit our aged mother, volunteer in our child’s classroom, bring in generous amounts of non-perishable ...

1253. The Greatest Sin

Luke 13:6-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... longer a member of the maintenance crew. Her title became, “Special Counselor to the Dying.”(1) This woman with few resources at her disposal made her life count. Of course, if you have been blessed with great resources or great leadership ability, or extraordinary talent, you have greater opportunities for doing good than this woman did. Some of you may be fans of the Irish rock singer Bono of the band, U-2. Since 1985 Bono and his wife Ali have been working for underprivileged people around the world ...

1254. Can I Get Some Help Over Here?

John 14:23-29

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... those who hate us. Rather than seek revenge when wronged, we are to forgive. Rather than justifying wrongful behavior, we need to ask to be forgiven. Make it a priority to act in the best interest of others. Be generous with your time, talent, and treasure. Feed the hungry. Do justice. Practice mercy. When you need a little help, do these things. Keep God’s commandments. More than a quarter century ago, Robert Fulghum wrote a book about the important lessons we learn in kindergarten. “Share everything ...

1255. Our Oneness in Christ

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

... , in the voices of the guards, in the faces of the men. After my talk, the warden walked us through the maze of cell blocks to that most dreaded of places—an isolated wing where five men awaited their final decree and death. Nancy Honeytree, the talented young gospel singer who is part of our team, was with me; several of our volunteers came along as well. Finally, we were ushered through two massive steel gates into the secure area. The inmates were allowed out of their cells, and we joined in a circle ...

1256. We're All Presents

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Editor James S. Hewett

... eyes and beamed a smile as bright as the Star as she said, "Look at me, Daddy! I'm a present!" Her words were truer than she realized! Our children are indeed the most wonderful gifts God gives us, at Christmas or any time. We may appreciate the gifts of talents and skills, either God-given or acquired; but do we consider our children as divine gifts—presents from God? What is more unique and special than our children? To help us understand the kind of God we have, the Lord went so far as to send us God's ...

1257. Training for Gifts

Humor Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

Whenever you start talking about gifts (Romans 12)-you get into one of those exotic medieval arguments about the line between gifts and talents. And can you develop gifts? A reporter once said to George Bernard Shaw:"You have a marvelous gift for oratory. How did you develop it?" Shaw retorted, "I learned to speak as men learn to skate or cycle, by doggedly making a fool of myself until I got used to it."

1258. The Rag Doll

Illustration

Randy Spencer

... gone, the eyes were missing, and the clothes were soiled and torn. But, missing all these parts, it was still what it had always been, just itself. We are, too often, like the high-tech dolls of my daughter. We try to impress others with skills, talent, education, speech, or mannerisms when what they want is someone just being themselves. Within every man lies the innate desire to be loved and accepted. Don't try to be something or someone that you are not. Just be yourself. Love is not won—a reward ...

1259. Listen to the Angels

Revelation 5:11-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... us it wouldn’t be worship. Music has always been central to the life of the church. It always interests me that so many secular popular singers testify that the first songs they performed in public were in church. I am grateful to those who contribute their musical talents in our church. But, for a few moments, I want you to lift your gaze just a little higher. I want you to imagine for just a few moments how heaven’s choir must sound. Our lesson from the book of Revelation describes that glorious scene ...

1260. In Which City Do You Live?

Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... citizenship in the city of God. “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times.” A Tale of Two Cities. In which of those cities do you live? Which city claims your primary allegiance? Where are you investing your time, your talent, your treasure--the city of man or the city of God? 1. https://www.rd.com/funny/state-jokes/. 2. Gregory Favre: “Indifference, the story of our time.” The Sacramento Bee, July 13, 2014. https://www.sacbee.com/opinion/california-forum/article2603466.html. 3. “2016 ...

1261. Next Man Up

John 17:20-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... ; He qualifies the called. In Jesus’ final prayer, he says in effect to God, “If the believers just stay in relationship with me like I stay in relationship with You, You will enable them to do my work.” We don’t need to rely on our own talents, strength or intellect to do God’s will. It is God’s power working in us that allows us to have an impact on the world. It reminds me of something Bob Goff once said. Goff is the founder of “Love Does,” an international humanitarian organization. He ...

1262. Grabbing the Bull by the Horns

Luke 9:11b-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... to commit to meet people’s needs. Winston Churchill once said, “To every [person] there comes in his lifetime that special moment when he is figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered a chance to do a very special thing, unique to him and fitted to his talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds him unprepared or unqualified for the work which would be his finest hour.” (6) When is our finest hour? Any moment in which we are sharing God’s love through words or actions. But there is a third ...

1263. Jesus' Guide to Wise Investing

Luke 12:13-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... clear. One day we will stand before God and give an accounting of how we used all our resources, including our financial resources. That should not surprise us. Does it not make sense that the great God who granted us the great gift of life, who gave us talent and abilities and opportunities should hold us accountable for the use to which we put them? Wouldn’t it be foolish to assume otherwise? God called the rich man a fool. Maybe he paid too high a price for his wealth. Perhaps he put off living until ...

1264. No One Over 12 Inches Wide Need Apply

Luke 13:22-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... a few make it through. Thousands upon thousands of young boys and girls grow up bouncing basketballs and dreaming of life as a professional basketball player. But only a handful are chosen each year. Woe be unto the young man or young woman who is talented at sports but neglects his or her education. It is probably your education that will define your future. The door is narrow. Thousands upon thousands of new businesses are started each year, but only a small number of people in our society become super ...

1265. A Change In Tune

Illustration

George Burns

Bobby Darin was a tremendous talent and he came out on the stage with all the confidence in the world. Some people thought he was a brash, cocky kid. And in some ways he was. When he was twenty-two he told the press that at twenty-five he was going to be a living legend. ...

1266. Chasing Childhood Dreams

Illustration

Denis Waitley

A series of remarkable studies conducted by British behavioral scientists over a twenty-eight-year period confirmed that what we love and do well at as children continues to be our latent or real talent as adults. The lives of fifty individuals were tracked; evaluations began at age seven, and reevaluations took place every seven years until each reached the age of thirty-five. Incredibly, nearly all of the subjects eventually ended up engaged in a professional pursuit related to their interests during the ...

1267. Holiest Man In Scotland

Illustration

Don Emmitte

... David tried to explain. “We’re all sinners who need Christ,” he said. Robert only shrugged and went to sleep off his drunkenness. The door of opportunity opened wide for Robert when he enrolled in the University of Edinburgh. His talents for languages, drawing, music, and poetry brought him many awards and recognition. His professors predicted even greater fame in the future. Back home, however, David became seriously ill. Throughout his difficult illness he never failed to pray for his brother, even ...

1268. Speaking with Prophetic Authority

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... , free at last -- thank God Almighty, we are free at last." These words were spoken by Martin Luther King, Jr., when he concluded his famous "I Have a Dream" speech during the March on Washington, D.C., in August 1963. Dr. King was a man of many talents who did great things, but he will be most remembered as one who lived for his people by speaking and acting for them with prophetic authority. Martin Luther King, Jr., was born in Atlanta, Georgia, in January 1929. He followed the path of his father and was ...

1269. How My Light Is Spent

Luke 17:5-10 and Mark 10:46-52

Illustration

Robert Pack and Jay Parini, Editors, adapted from Miller Williams

... Lost. Listen to Milton's words in another poem about his experience of turning darkness into light. Here is Milton's "How My Light is Spent": When I consider how my light is spent Ere half my days in this dark world and wide, And that one talent which is death to hide Lodg'd with me useless, though my soul more bent To serve therewith my Maker, and present My true account, lest he returning chide, "Doth God exact day-labour, light denied?" I fondly ask. But Patience, to prevent That murmur, soon replies ...

1270. Recognizing Who God Is

Job 42:7-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... ask for mercy. And I return control of my life to You and to Your perfect plan." This is the sum and substance of the believers' response to pain and suffering. We turn control of our lives over to God. Sheila Walsh is a lovely and talented woman, the former co-host of the 700 Club. On air, Walsh always appeared to be competent and confident. Few people guessed that she was lonely and struggling with faith issues. Although she counseled numerous people, Walsh did not share her troubles with others. Finally ...

1271. Praying Hands

Luke 2:21-40

Children's Sermon

Edward G. Hunter

... Durer said he would give the world a picture of those gnarled and calloused hands out of gratitude for his friend's work through the years. So, he painted the famous painting that we see here today. We can use our hands for many things. We may not all be talented like an artist, but we can use our hands for many other things. A carpenter must use his hands to work. So must a plumber, an electrician, a grocery clerk, a person who works at a desk. There are few things you can do without your hands. Use your ...

1272. An Invitation That Went Astray

Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... remote part of the world to serve as a missionary in a place with no indoor plumbing. Not likely. I mean, anything’s possible. God does call some people to exactly that kind of ministry. But for most of us, God calls us to use our strengths, our talents, our energy, our time, our money, our jobs, our relationships to share God’s truth and healing and love and life right where we are. God’s calling doesn’t always take us to a new mission field; God’s calling reveals to us the mission field that ...

1273. Reading the Last Chapter First

Matthew 17:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... a group of her fans. She put on a disguise and went to an audition for Adele impersonators, where she introduced herself as a nervous young singer named Jenny. The other impersonators at the audition spoke about how much they admired Adele and what a great talent she was. One of them joked that she was being really slow in releasing her new album. After all the other singers had their chance to audition, “Jenny” took the stage. She nervously cleared her throat and began to sing. In spite of her disguise ...

1274. We Go Up to Jerusalem

Matthew 20:18

Illustration

Jon L. Joyce

... armed forces is being eroded. Children are not to be warped by domination and so permissiveness runs full sway. "I want to be free." "I want to do my thing." These are the cries of many who are rebelling against the growth of character and talent that can come only when we bring ourselves under control. Ministering to this lack of discipline is the modern advertising that heralds "six easy lessons" to learn a foreign tongue or master a musical instrument. A book on camping was entitled "Roughing It Smoothly ...

1275. Installation of Officers

John 17:1-5, John 17:6-19, John 17:20-26

Bulletin Aid

Heth H. Corl

... Father, who gives joy not only through the gifts you give to us, but also through the work you require of us: Convince us of the joy that awaits us in this coming year as we accept the challenge to be in your service. May we see our time, talents, and tithes as sacred gifts to lay on your altar instead of burdens to avoid. We pray through Christ, who prayed on our behalf for faithfulness to do the work you have called us to do. Amen. CONFESSION Forgive me, Lord, for the times I have accepted responsibility ...

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