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Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

John Wooden

Sow a thought, reap an act; sow an act, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.

Traditional

1328. What's In a Name?

Matthew 16:13-20

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... needed him to be able to carry on the mission and build believers after his impending death. He needed to empower Peter. Calling Simon a rock, a bedrock, or foundation rock, was like instilling in him the courage, the strength, and the optimism that he had the character to handle the job of early church founder and leader. I imagine that when Jesus bestowed this name upon him, Peter must have been feeling that Jesus believed in him, even though he himself felt that he had failed many, many times. Peter is a ...

1329. Movable Stone, Portable House

Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Peter (stone or rock) on his disciple Simon, because he knew that his rock-solid faith, determined, headstrong character, and opinionated, sometimes boisterous ways could serve Peter well in leading the way for a new movement, a ... us either. But hey, no one is perfect. Nobody with a rock-solid will is also perfectly adaptable all the time. The kind of strength of character, faith, and leadership that is Peter’s forte can also be his downfall, if he isn’t careful. Jesus doesn’t want to kill his spirit. ...

1330. Not Such a Difficult Question

Matthew 22:34-46

Sermon

King Duncan

... . This couple in turn spoke to a thirteen-year-old girl named Claire in a Russian orphanage about the love of God. Today, Claire is doing mission work herself, sharing God’s love with other orphans. Each person in this chain loved God. The love of God shaped their character and motivated them to share God’s love with other people. This brings us to the final thing that needs to be said: The best way to show our love for God is to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Think about it. It’s fairly easy ...

1331. About Face!

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... emergency, like pasta, painkillers and, of course, toilet paper. German citizens refer to this list as the Hamsterkauf list. (2) The third servant was guilty of Hamsterkauf. He was afraid and hoarded his master’s money. Why? Because he didn’t trust his master’s character. Just like us, he’d had a few heartbreaks and setbacks in his life. And he no longer trusted the master’s goodness or the master’s priorities. So he decided to focus on his own security. Dig a hole in the ground, bury the wealth ...

1332. Jesus' Advance Man

John 1:6-8; 19-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... the royal family of his day by confronting them with their sins and, for his efforts, he was beheaded. John the Baptist was a preacher of righteousness and he would not betray his convictions. The world has always been made better by men and women of such character. Some of you will remember a young Wall Street Journal reporter named Daniel Pearl. A man of Jewish faith, Pearl was working at the time as the South Asia Bureau Chief of the Wall Street Journal. He was based in Mumbai, India. He and his wife ...

1333. Don't Forget the Best!

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

King Duncan

... Scott wrote an interesting novel which he titled, Old Mortality. It was the last novel written by Scott. In this novel he describes a character who lived about the middle of the 18th century. He was called by an unusual name, Old Mortality. Old Mortality had a unique but ... there were no stones at all he would set up one. As we said, it was only a hobby, but one which made him a character in the lowlands, where it was said not a single cemetery might be found in which his work had not been done. He wanted to ...

1334. The Politics of True Faith

Matthew 21:23-32

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... more complicated than just simply taking words at face value. A good rule of thumb? Listen to words. But look at actions. Is there “fruit” as John Wesley would call it? Is there proof in the pudding? Is there follow through? Is there consistency? Of works and of character? Or is it just a politics of rhetoric? What do we believe? Well, belief itself is not so simple. There are two types of belief here that we are talking about. On one hand, do you believe what he or she is telling you? Flat out. Do you ...

1335. About Those Magi

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... . That was his nature. He killed out of spite and he killed to stay in power. Human life meant nothing to him. The great historian Josephus called him ‘barbaric,’ another writer dubbed him ‘the malevolent maniac,’ yet another named him ’the great pervert.’ “Perhaps his basic character can best be seen by one incident in the year 7 B.C. Herod is an old man now. He has been in power 41 years. He knows he doesn’t have much longer to live. Word comes that his sons are plotting to overthrow him ...

1336. Beginning the Lenten Journey

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Sermon

Timothy W. Ayers

... would go back to that strong visual. They would be remembering the actors who wore masks to hide who they were. One man could have played several parts in a play and he would need a mask to differentiate the characters. The actor used a mask to display the emotions attached to his character’s lines. Masks hid the true nature of the speaker. With one word, hypocrite, Jesus had created an image for each hearer of a man behind a mask pretending to be something he wasn’t. Most people listening would have ...

1337. Having the Right Connection

John 15:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... family. But there is one thing more to be said. He is the vine. We are the branches. It is he that gives us the ability to bear fruit. What does it mean to bear fruit? It means that all our actions are motivated by and reflect the spirit and character of Jesus. Bearing fruit means letting the spirit of Jesus inspire all our actions. Not just our actions in the church. But our actions on the job and on the sports field and at school and out with friends and on social media. And when we are all alone and ...

1338. This Verse Says It All

John 3:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... through the prophets like Isaiah and Amos and Hosea. If you read the Bible from start to finish, you’ll see that God is always trying to communicate with His people. And God’s message to us is plain and simple and backed up by God’s own character. So if the incredible expanse of human history covered in the 66 books of the Bible could be distilled into one completely essential message, what would it be? John tells us in the most famous single verse in the Bible—John 3:16, “For God so loved the ...

1339. The Mighty Mustard Seed

Mark 4:26-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... also needed someone to inspire them to take action to deal with their fear. We are all afraid of losing the things that are important to us. But Jesus-followers have a weapon for fighting fear. We do that by focusing on the goodness of God’s character and the certainty of God’s promises. And God promises that His kingdom is all around us. Wherever God’s Spirit is present, that’s where God’s kingdom is made real. How can we be negative, fearful, passive or apathetic when we carry the presence and ...

1340. I Doubt It!

John 20:19-31

Sermon

Timothy W. Ayers

... ’ve been hearing the term “fake news.” We are learning to doubt our news media on the truthfulness of a story and the bias behind it. We are growing into cynics, into Doubting Thomas-like characters. Yet, this really isn’t fair to Thomas. Though we know little about him, that little tells us a lot about his character. He was nicknamed “the twin” but the scripture never says who his twin brother was. We also know he was brave and loyal to Jesus. In John 11:16, “So Thomas, called the Twin, said ...

1341. Not Your Lips, but Your Life

Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... hypocrisy radar fails us when we point it at ourselves. And it’s an especially difficult issue for church leaders. Realistically, if you call yourself a Christian, a Jesus-follower, then you are a leader. Other people will watch you and draw conclusions about the character of God and the authenticity of your faith by how well your words and your actions match up to God’s standards. It’s a tough position to be in. A few years ago, a young man named Tyler started a controversial Instagram account called ...

1342. Little Start, Big Finish

Mark 4:26-34

Sermon

Dean Feldmeyer

... the word “parables” we usually think of stories, right? The Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son — stories with character, plots, and so forth. But there is another kind of parable that is really just a cross between a simile (a comparison using like or as) and ... an allegory wherein the major characters or objects in the simile have a contrasting parallel in life. These two seed parables are of this second type. They are ...

1343. Christ and the Magic Cloak

Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... your tunic, if you wore a belt or sash, a bag around your waist or a cloak around your body, sandals on your feet, an apron, or jewelry. Ornaments such as bracelets, anklets, earrings, rings, combs and hairpins, or even oils and perfumes lent character and individuality to the wearer. If you were a rabbi or priest, your clothing was also different. Priests wore elaborate robes over their linen tunics, covering their body from neck to feet. While more priests wore plain clothing, the high priest’s garb was ...

1344. Sword of the Spirit

John 6:56-69 · Ephesians 6:10-20

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... who grasped its handle and knew who would be worthy.In Arthur’s day, and even today, persons deemed worthy are “knighted” by touching a sword to either side of their shoulders. This gesture signifies that the person designated has been discerned to be of true character and nature and will be loyal to the kingdom. It is an honor to be knighted. In his letter to the Ephesians (6:10-20), Paul describes the vision of a Christian “knight,” one who has put on the armor of God, belt of truth, breastplate ...

1345. When You Know How It Ends

Mark 13:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... choices for how we use that time and energy. We can’t control the future, but we can control how we use this present moment. You were created in the image of a loving and all-powerful God. Are your choices and actions in the present reflecting the character and purposes of God? God does not give us all the answers about the future. God does give us an incredible opportunity to follow His will in this present moment. This brings us to the final and most important truth: God does know the future. None of us ...

1346. Deliverance through adversity

Sermon

Willie Soler

... work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1:2-4 NKJV) The Apostle Paul had a very similar perspective on adversity when he said: “We also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance: and perseverance, character, and character, hope.” (Romans 5:3) What is adversity? Adversity is a state of hardship, difficulty, or misfortune that one deals with in life. In the western world there are six types of adversity that one can face and facing adversities in ...

1347. Through the Heart of Jesus

Luke 6:17-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... happiness. The purpose of our life is to live as Jesus lived. That means sharing God’s love with others. The purpose of our life is to do the good works God created us to do. The purpose of our life is to represent Jesus’ character, mission and message to the world. And you thought buying the right Valentine’s present was difficult! And that’s why today’s Bible passage is appropriate for Valentine’s Day. Because Jesus’ teachings come from a place of grace—pure, unmerited, unearned love. Even ...

1348. Welcome, Joe!

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

Sermon

King Duncan

... picked up the gift and said gently, “Let’s pick up the pieces and see what we can make out of what is left.” (7) God is waiting to welcome you home. God is waiting to restore you. No matter how far away you may have gone from God’s character and God’s will, God is saying through Jesus, “Let’s pick up the pieces and see what we can make out of what is left.” And this isn’t just a moment of restoration, it’s a moment of celebration! Jesus’ story ends with these words: “The son said ...

1349. Hanging Around Jesus Changes You

Philippians 3:17 — 4:1

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

... text and made a similar point: The world cannot conduct itself in any other way, when the declaration comes from heaven saying: “True you are a holy man, a great and learned jurist... and honorable citizen, and so on, but with all our authority and your upright character you are going to hell; your every act is offensive and condemned in God’s sight. If you would be saved you must become an altogether different man; your mind and heart must be changed.[2] The best of us deserve hell. We need to become ...

1350. A New Beginning

2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

... the choices we have made. Famed New Testament scholar Rudolf Bultmann nicely made this point: The Christian conception of the human being is that man is essentially a temporal being, which means that he is an historical being, who has a past which shapes his character...[1] Yes, the past is who we are, but we are not totally satisfied with the way things have happened in life. We wish things were different, better. Americans still have hope (sort of). Our feel-good, therapeutic ethos and its media gurus say ...

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Be more concerned with your character than with your reputation. Your character is what you really are while your reputation is merely what others think you are.

John Wooden

Sow a thought, reap an act; sow an act, reap a habit; sow a habit, reap a character; sow a character, reap a destiny.

Traditional

1328. What's In a Name?

Matthew 16:13-20

Sermon

Lori Wagner

1329. Movable Stone, Portable House

Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon

Lori Wagner

1330. Not Such a Difficult Question