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1276. Caring Service and Its Impact

Mark 10:35-45

Illustration

Roger Dow

... guest later wrote to the president of Marriott Hotels, "Mr. Marriott," the letter said, "I'll never meet you. And I don't need to meet you. Because I met Charles. I know what you stand for. ... I want to assure you that as long as I live, I will stay at your hotels. And I will tell my friends to ...

1277. Shine, Moses, Shine

Exodus 34:29-35

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... over the prophets of Baal. Moses ascends Mount Sinai to be in the presence of God and to receive the Ten Commandments. After a lengthy stay on Mount Sinai, Moses comes down to his people at the foot of the mountain, unaware that his face is aglow with a godly radiance. ... , wondering when shiny-faced Moses will come down from that mountain and put on his silly veil. They had hoped to stay at the Sinai Sheraton with its expansive menu, but found instead that they were enrolled in a forty-year outward bound ...

1278. Priceless

Isaiah 52:13--53:12

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... Island of Rodriguez in the Pacific Ocean, not that far from Zanzibar, has mainly managed to stay out of the notice of history, if history is the record of slaughter and disease. But thanks ... that's not all there is. There's more. There's triumph. The trouble is, we know the ending. We have read the end of the book. We know that Jesus didn't stay safely dead. This is what the powers would like us to believe. We do not need to obsess on the cross. It is the intersection between heaven and earth. It is the key ...

1279. The Kindness of Strangers

1 Kings 17:8-24

Sermon

Stan Purdum

... he found it was possible to do exactly that. He made the entire journey without money. He didn't eat as regularly as he would have if he were carrying cash, yet he received enough food to get by and was sheltered in people's homes along the way. He stayed one night with an older woman who was caring for her brain-damaged granddaughter, yet she welcomed him, too. On another occasion, he found a sense of family on a South Dakota ranch. Elsewhere, he was taken in by a low-income couple that gave him a tent to ...

1280. No Small Parts

Luke 2:1-7

Drama

Lois Anne DeLong

... wasn’t as flashy as singing in the sky or following a star. Joseph: (sarcastically) Then just what did you do? RJ: Think about it. Who watched over Mary and got her safely to Bethlehem? Who led the donkey? Who found the inn and persuaded the innkeeper to let us stay in the stable? And, later, when King Herod threatened to kill Jesus, who saw that he made it to Egypt where he’d be safe? I’m not boasting, but if it hadn’t been for me, things might not have worked out. And, let’s not forget that it ...

1281. “Unto Us A Child Is Born... Next, On Omar”

Luke 2:1-7

Drama

Lois Anne DeLong

... me you had a bit of mob scene here, right Jacob? Jacob: That’s right. I was lucky. I was born right here, so I could stay in my own house. Even made a few bucks renting the stable out back. There weren’t even rooms at the inns for all the people, ... somewhat nervously at the audience.) Omar: Mary, Joseph. I can’t thank you enough for coming to visit with us. Joseph: We can’t stay long. We have to get to Egypt very soon. Mary: The dream the Wise Men talked about? Joseph had the same dream. God told us ...

1282. A Squirrely Holiday

Matthew 6:25-34

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... from folks I meet.' I wrote in his little book that his commitment to his calling had touched my life. I encouraged him to stay strong. And I left him with a verse of scripture from Jeremiah, 'I know the plans I have for you, declared the Lord, 'plans ... gloves neatly laid over the length of the handle. I picked them up and thought of my friend and wondered if his hands would stay warm that night without them. Then I remembered his words; "If you see something that makes you think of me, will you pray for me ...

1283. The Whole Family Survival Kit

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... in Advent, we are preparing for the Christmas season by trying to get the Christmas story right . . . by exploring each week an aspect of the story that needs some refurbishing or restoration. Last week we suggested that it was far more likely Joseph and Mary stayed in the lower level of one of Joseph’s relatives’ homes when they finally arrived in Bethlehem. If so, there would have been all sorts of family members hovering around. It would have been unheard of for Joseph to help Mary in the delivery of ...

1284. I Am the Ressurection and the Life

John 11:17-37

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... on for two days in Puria, across Jordan from Bethany, and then he went. And by the time he got to Bethany, Lazarus was dead and had been buried for two days. Martha, the no nonsense, practical sister came out to meet Jesus. Mary, the fragile, emotional tender one, stayed in the house weeping. And when Martha got to Jesus she said, Lord, if you had been here, our brother Lazarus would not have died, and I know even now that whatever you ask of God, God will do it. Now that was a great faith on the part ...

1285. Putting Ourselves into the Picture

Exodus 1:1-22

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... responded to the anguished plea of a farmer, who was calling the doctor to attend to his wife who was desperately ill. The doctor with his ever-present black bag along with his nurse, were ushered upstairs to the bedroom where the woman was. The farmer stayed with his family in the parlor downstairs. After a few minutes, the doctor came down the stairs with a kind of troubled look on his face and asked for a screwdriver. After some time had passed, the nurse came down the stairway and asked nervously for ...

1286. A Bethany Blessing

Luke 24:44-53

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... from the dead on the third day, [47] and that repentance and forgiveness of sins is to be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem. [48] You are witnesses of these things. [49] And see, I am sending upon you what my Father promised; so stay here in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high." [50] Then he led them out as far as Bethany, and, lifting up his hands, he blessed them. [51] While he was blessing them, he withdrew from them and was carried up into heaven ...

1287. Living in The Spirit of Generosity

2 Corinthians 9:6-12, Galatians 5:22-25

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... . He went to a nearby farmhouse to call a service station but the farmer insisted on taking him to town, bringing him back, and even staying with him until the car was running again. The grateful man offered the farmer a $20 bill and the farmer shook his head. When he ... my mother, but she married again, and wanted me to live with my father. I lived with him for a while, but he said I couldn't stay, so he sent me to live with my grandmother. She is so good to me. She cooks for me and takes care of me. She has ...

1288. Seeing God In The Ordinary: Family

Luke 4:16-30

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... home from church, sat in the back seat of the car and was very quiet. Dad, sensing something was troubling him asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the little boy replied, "That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian home, and I want to stay with you guys!" (3) That will make you stop and think about your lifestyle won't it? Family keeps us humble. We can see God in the ordinary when family helps us "keep it real". II. Family Helps Us Hold It Together We can see God in the ordinary ...

1289. Seeing God In The Ordinary: Friends

John 11:1-45

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... been in the tomb four days. [18] Now Bethany was near Jerusalem, some two miles away, [19] and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them about their brother. [20] When Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met him, while Mary stayed at home. [21] Martha said to Jesus, "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. [22] But even now I know that God will give you whatever you ask of him." [23] Jesus said to her, "Your brother will rise again." [24] Martha said to ...

1290. Set An Extra Place

Ephesians 1:15-23

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... this missed moment revealed about all those busy commuters, and about us: "If we can't take the time out of our lives to stay a moment and listen to one of the best musicians on Earth play some of the best music ever written; if the surge of ... blind to something like that, then what else are we missing!" Let me read that again: "If we can't take the time out of our lives to stay a moment and listen to one of the best musicians on Earth play some of the best music ever written; if the surge of modern life so ...

1291. Count the Stars

Genesis 15:5-12, 17-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... On another occasion Roberts had gone through a painful breakup with a lady he adored and he received these healing words, “Don’t worry, Dada. I think I’m gonna keep you.” Once while they making a trip together by car, Roberts began singing to stay awake. He realized his voice sounded unpleasant. He apologized. “That’s all right, Dada,” came the reply. “To me, you can do no wrong.” “If just one person in the world feels you can do no wrong,” asks Roberts, “what more can you expect out ...

1292. Thursday: Broken Bread And Broken Trust

Mark 14:10-26

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... prophets. I think Jesus went there to remember. Bowed down with the weight and burden of the sin of the world He was about to bear, Jesus prayed, and remembered. In His prayer He cried out for mercy and courage and strength for the friends who couldn't stay awake. And He cried out to God, "Take this cup from me." and He remembered. Tempted to turn away, He remembered. He remembered His purpose. He remembered His calling. He remembered the love God has for Him. And He remembered His love for us. The smell of ...

1293. That's All I Want

Psalm 23:1

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... about it, it's a perfect parallel to our relationship with God through Christ. That's why the Biblical writers depict Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Martin Marty points out that a shepherd is needed only when there aren't any fences. The shepherd is someone who stays with his sheep at all cost, guiding, and protecting. The Shepherd is someone who walks with them through the fields checking what they are eating and making sure it is the good stuff. A shepherd is also the one who makes sure that the sheep don't ...

1294. With Overflowing Cup

Psalm 23:5

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... didn't work. That's why God poured out the Holy Spirit into our lives because without the Holy Spirit, we couldn't be the Christians we're called and commissioned to be. The Holy Spirit is God's power poured out into our lives. The Holy Spirit helps us stay plugged in. The outpouring of God's Holy Spirit in our lives is the Good Shepherd anointing our heads with oil. III. My Cup Overflows And when we are plugged into God, then we discover the myriad of blessings God has in store for us. And our cup truly ...

1295. A Chance To Dance

Luke 5:17-25

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... asked, "Dad, why don't they just get taller girls?" This daring dance of Jesus and the kingdom of God continues. This daring dance of Jesus continues because both sin and death have been defeated. We don't need to get any taller girls or guys. We just need to stay focused on the Lord's Dance. Learn the right steps, Don't dance too close to the edge Dance with the one who brung ya And invite others to the dance Hope is Singing the Lord's Song. Faith is Dancing To It. This daring dance of Jesus continues with ...

1296. Who Touched The Remote Control?

Jeremiah 17:7-8

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... 8 the prophet Jeremiah has this to say: [7] Blessed are those who trust in the LORD, whose trust is the LORD. [8] They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. It shall not fear when heat comes, and its leaves shall stay green; in the year of drought it is not anxious, and it does not cease to bear fruit. When our remote control lives suddenly go on the blink and tragedy or disaster strikes, how do we handle it? How do we get through it? Now having read what Jeremiah wrote ...

1297. It's Everybody's Business

John 1:35-51

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. [38] When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, "What are you looking for?" They said to him, "Rabbi" (which translated means Teacher), "where are you staying?" [39] He said to them, "Come and see." They came and saw where he was staying, and they remained with him that day. It was about four o'clock in the afternoon. [40] One of the two who heard John speak and followed him was Andrew, Simon Peter's brother. [41] He first found his ...

1298. Cross Eyed: Rebuke

Mark 8:31-38

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... young man that he ran off, never to be heard from again. The other brother was so filled with remorse that he chose to stay and try to reconcile himself to the villagers he had wronged. At first the villagers were skeptical. Most of them wouldn't have ... called to do. We're called to knock down the walls in our lives and rebuild our lives around the Cross of Christ. We're called to stay Cross Eyed. We're called to let this Rebuke of Peter's be a reminder that We're Not The Center Of The Universe, We're Called ...

1299. Cross Eyed: Focus

Mark 1:9-15

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... God's grace once again. And we are reminded that all the world can offer in place of this feast of forgiveness, this all you can eat buffet of God's Grace, is nothing more than imitation, stale leftovers. But there are a couple of other ways to stay focused as well. Mainly, Self Denial or Giving Something Up or Acts of Kindness or Taking Something On. I. Giving Something Up A. Self Denial is an important Christian concept, it allows to walk the same path Jesus walked. It allows us to feel some of what Jesus ...

1300. He Took Out His Lunch and I Took Out Mine

James 1:19-27

Illustration

Glenn E. Ludwig

... , the Pope looked around for an apple and held it up. The rabbi went through the pockets of his long caftan and took out a piece of matzoh. The Pope concluded, "This is one of the finest statements I have heard of. Of course the Jews will be allowed to stay," and he sent the rabbi away. The Pope, then, brought in the Cardinals and said, "I don't know what you people have been fussing about. I said to the rabbi, 'There is one church and it encompasses the world.' And he said, 'You are the head of it.' Then ...

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