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1251. The Secret Man

Mark 8:27-38

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... his control. In the gospel of Mark it was Jesus who sought to be “The Secret Man.” Jesus told people to keep his actions and his words secret — although it didn’t do much good. In the first half of the gospel of Mark, Jesus didn’t want his disciples or others to tell the world about him. They did anyways. The gospel of Matthew concludes with these instructions by the Savior to his apostles: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son ...

1252. For The Love of God is Creative

1 Corinthians 2:6-12 · Psalm 8

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... , it was that kind of love multiplied by the infinity of God that burst across the endless void creating the universe and everything in it. God was so filled with love, love to be shared and love to be given, that God couldn't hold it in and didn't want to hold it in. So instead, God created the universe. II. CREATED IN GOD'S IMAGE: A. But God wasn't through. God's love was so all encompassing and so magnificent that it couldn't settle and wouldn't settle on loving just the universe. The story continues and ...

1253. By D Grace of God

Luke 6:27-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... this story didn’t have to turn out this way. It became a story of generosity, hope and new beginnings—by D Grace of God. I want us to think about that theme today: how can the grace of God change the ending to a story? Not just your story. But the story ... competing and judging and paying back and hating and all the rest.” And we see the results of that way of life. Jesus wants to set us free from that way of thinking, that way of living. Many people resist following a religion because they think it will ...

1254. Welcome, Joe!

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Sermon

King Duncan

... . For one day only, you can change your name to Joe. You’re welcome. (1) I think it’s pretty interesting that our Bible passage today falls on National Joe Day because it’s a story of a young man who wanted to make a major change in his life. He didn’t want to change his name. Instead, he wanted to get away from his family and his hometown and make a new life for himself in a faraway place. Even if that meant hurting the people he loved the most. Even if that meant burning bridges and losing his way ...

1255. Winning the Grand Prize

Philippians 3:4b-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... was under the assignment of his Heavenly Father. And he believed a prize awaited him—the grandest prize of all—the prize of knowing Christ. Sir Thomas Lipton, Founder of Lipton tea was an accomplished racer of yachts. He won many boating trophies, except the one he really wanted: The America’s Cup. One day he was showing some friends all his trophies in his home, and said, “I’d give them all away to get the one I didn’t get!” I don’t believe that St. Paul fell short of his goal. I believe he ...

1256. Get Your Third-Class Tickets Here!

Acts 1:6-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... church willing to travel with a third-class ticket. We have some of our membership who are willing to get out and push when the going gets tough. A pastor was talking with a man who was about to join his church. The man said, “I want to join the church because I want to be fed.” The pastor replied, “Well, that’s fine, but we all would be better off if you would take off your bib and put on an apron!” (2) Obviously this pastor was getting tired of having members content with sitting in the first ...

1257. A Day of Passion, Praise and Prophesying

Acts 2:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... in one place.” The “they” in this verse refers to about 120 people, followers of Jesus, both men and women who were waiting for the baptism of the Holy Spirit that Jesus had promised them just before he ascended into heaven. That’s not the part I want to focus on right now, however. Let’s focus on the last part of that verse, “they were all together in one place.” The actual Greek word used here is a compound word, two separate words, actually, mashed together to create a new concept. It’s a ...

1258. Everything You Do Bears Witness

John 10:22-30

Sermon

Schuyler Rhodes

... smile. “Right.” My eyes popped open and I said, “What do you mean? I said I’m fine so what’s wrong?” This person has been with me for many years and she just shook her head, kissed me on the forehead, and said, “Let me know when you want to talk.” I didn’t really have to say anything. My spouse of 25 years knew instantly that something was bothering me. My grumpy demeanor and my actions had given me away. Actions, as we are told, speak louder than words. This is such a well-worn axiom that ...

1259. You Can't Handle It!

John 16:12-15

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... know what’s coming next, the next day, the next month, the next year. We like to know if things will turn out alright. We want to know the “truth,” so we can plan our direction. But God doesn’t always work that way. Waiting for answers, waiting for God’ ... you asked? Have you been annoyed with God for leaving you in a place of worry or indecision or the utter unknown, when all you want is to know the way forward? God’s time is not our time. And God knows, we aren’t always ready for God’s truth ...

1260. First World Problems

Luke 12:13-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... of John, chapter 17 verse 3, John writes, “Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” Read through the first four books of the New Testament. When Jesus doesn’t give people what they want in life, it’s because he’s about to give them what they really need: a greater understanding of God, the Source of true Life. Back to our Scripture lesson. “So (Jesus) replied, ‘Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?’ Then he ...

1261. What's a Human Book?

Luke 13:10-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... understood about your condition?” The next verse in our Bible story today, verse 12, reads, “When Jesus saw her, he called her forward. . .” I want you to picture this moment in your mind. What if I called you by name and asked you to come to the front of the ... she can’t stand up straight at all. Put yourself in her shoes. What must she be thinking? Who is this man? What does he want with me? I wonder how she felt as she made her way through the crowd of worshipers to stand beside him. I’d like to ...

1262. Lose the Cape

Romans 13:11-14

Sermon

Charley Reeb

... living up to their messages! Jesus didn’t say, “Let your bad attitude show so that nobody in their right mind would want to be a Christian.” Jesus said, “Let your light shine before others.” You know who understands this better than anyone? Children. ... t. Either we believe the light of Christ is within us or we don’t. The message of this sermon is simple: “Be the change you want to see in the world!” I don’t know who said that, but they were right! As the old hymn says, “Let there be peace ...

1263. Sola Fide

1 Peter 1:3-9

Sermon

Dr. Ronald Love

... in choosing to begin this section of his letter with a verse from a doxology. It is a verse that tells us that our God is both majestic and intimate. Peter had a good reason to be excited because he knew Jesus personally. That is why he wanted everyone to sing a doxology of praise to a majestic and intimate God that he knew personally. This was a personal relationship because Peter walked with Jesus and ate meals with Jesus. Peter, before Jesus changed his name, was known as Simon. Simon was an ordinary ...

1264. Who Am I?

Matthew 3:13-17 · Isaiah 42:1-2

Sermon

Will Willimon

... , the majority of people are asking themselves: Who am I? And of course, you wouldn't come to a preacher asking that question if you didn't believe that, somehow, the answer has to do with God. Who am I? for a Christian, is best translated, Whom does God want me to be? One day, the door to my office swung open and this student entered. I looked up from whatever I was doing, startled by him. Without a word of introduction or explanation, he plopped down in one of my wing chairs and asked, "How did you know ...

1265. All in God’s Time

Mark 13:1-8

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... one stone will be left upon another. They all will be demolished!” imagine the disciples’ surprise! And dismay! Immediately, they wanted to know what, when, how…this would happen! Jesus does not give them an exact answer. In fact, later when ... Trust and wait means you know that all will be well “in God’s time.” It’s hard for us often to let go of our immediate wants and desires, to put our demands on hold, to stop trying to mold life the way we wish. But when we “trust and wait,” when we put ...

1266. Good News / Bad News

Luke 12:49-56

Sermon

Dean Feldmeyer

... peace are the enemy of those who stand for enmity and we who have decided for love are the enemies of those who have decided for hate. It’s never easy being the enemy. It’s natural to desire the approval and affection of those around us. We all want to be liked. But Jesus calls us to a life that holds other things as more valuable than the approval of authority figures and peers. Some things, he said in Luke’s gospel, are more important than even parental approval. When I was living as a teenager at ...

1267. Allowing God To Do A New Thing

Isaiah 43:14-28

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... a pastor. He sat alone in a rocking chair late one night. He was beginning to feel as if his difficulties were becoming insurmountable. About that time his little girl awakened. She was only two years old at the time. She wandered out to where he was sitting. She wanted to be rocked. He held her and they rocked together. In no time at all she was fast asleep. He continued to hold her that night for some time and, as he did so, healing took place. Why? Because he was reminded that he was not alone. He became ...

1268. God's Vision For The Church

Acts 11:1-18

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... A Vision From God Everyone who comes to the church has his or her own idea of what the church should be or what one wants the church to be. The challenge then is to derive unity in a church with people who have such divergent views regarding the church' ... hear the messages God sends our way. Instead of seeking to determine God's will for our lives, we seek God's approval for what we want to do. We limit God's purpose for us with our lack of vision and our lack of expectancy about what God can do in and ...

1269. Cost Analysis

Luke 6:27-36

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... underwear. I understand underwear. And it doesn't cost an arm and a leg. (HERMIE EXITS) JESUS: At least she understands. Now, how about you? Are you still in a buying mood? MADGE: Me, uh, yeah, I guess so. What do I have to do? JESUS: Are you sure you want to follow me? MADGE: I get a cross, right? JESUS: Right. MADGE: That's it? JESUS: No, there's more. You get a chance to be a servant. MADGE: This is a bargain? JESUS: And you can talk to God. MADGE: Oh, yeah? Now you're talkin'. JESUS: You're ...

1270. The Taught Can

Mark 8:31--9:1

Sermon

George W. Hoyer

... Living Savior (Isaiah 50:4f). But what about our doing? Are we able to? Can we? Jesus took up the matter of deeds. "If any want to be my followers," he began. There is a time for faith and a time for works. James minces no words and makes mincemeat out ... . But can we do more than that? What was the first thing Jesus said we must do if we wish to be followers? "If any want to become my followers, let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." Deny your self ... when we repent and believe the ...

1271. Can You See Where We're Going

Mark 10:46-52

Sermon

William G. Carter

... know. The difference between the ads lies in what they claim to see. Is the church of Jesus called to sit at the high places in stained glass glory? Or is it our business to stay on the road to the cross? The truth is people see only what they want to see. The Gospel of Mark provides plenty of evidence to substantiate this truth. For all of Jesus' incredible deeds in that book, his own disciples never see that he has come as one who serves. Jesus makes the deaf to hear, the speechless to sing, and the lame ...

1272. Weather Signs

Luke 12:49-53

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William E. Keeney

... He is aware that he is generating opposition. He tries to warn the crowd that his preaching and healing will not automatically lead everyone to enter the kingdom of God. He foresees a long struggle. Not all will appear as optimistic as at the moment. He wants to prepare the people for the time when the struggle intensifies. He challenges them to be watchful and waiting. Context of Related Scripture Psalm 124:4-5 -- The image of a flood through which Israel must go is akin to the baptism Jesus foresaw in his ...

1273. Rich Toward God

Luke 12:13-21

Sermon

John G. Lynn

... to separate off his share of the inheritance so he can be independent. The problem is that it was never a 50-50 split in those days. The elder brother got at least two-thirds and the younger, at most, one-third of the inheritance. So what this young man wanted to do was take just enough land from his brother to aggravate him and retain just enough for himself that he could barely make a living. He would have been better off to work the land in union with his brother. That's why Psalm 133 prays, "Behold, how ...

1274. Hold Your Peace

Luke 14:1-14

Sermon

John G. Lynn

... . A seminary professor once said the worst students were those who never asked any questions. He never knew where they stood on anything. After a while he began to realize they were afraid of what they thought and what they felt. They did not want their thoughts or feelings out in the marketplace with other people so they held their peace. Their fear eventually turned into hostility and hatred for their professor, especially when he asked them this question: "I know what other people think about this, but ...

1275. Mirror, Mirror ON The Wall . . .!

Sermon

Stephen M. Crotts

... my face! Ugly! When God was handing out looks, I must have thought he said 'books' and hid behind the door because I didn't want any."\n But did you know that the Bible teaches that God is in complete control of creation? You are no accident, no freak of ... like that, too. It takes all kinds! Each of us is designed by God to fill a job here on earth. And the Lord, seeing how he wants us to fit in, designed us with all we need to achieve his goals. We are unique! Oh, we may feel like we're that small, grease ...

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