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1451. Job Feels under Attack by God

Job 16:1-17:16

Teach the Text

Daniel J. Estes

... under the continual blows of his adversity, he feels weaker and weaker. By Job 16, he is exhausted under the relentless attack that has affected him physically, psychologically, socially, and spiritually. It would not be surprising to the reader if Job decides at this point to give up on life and on God, but he does not. Rather, even in his great pain Job persists in looking to God for help. In what appear to be hopeless circumstances, Job keeps hoping in God’s justice. Job will learn and grow much in his ...

1452. Playing One Hand

Matthew 13:1-9, 18-23

Sermon

Tom Garrison

... it marriage or parenting or a business venture, take this vision to heart. Let it become the frame of perspective you set around all your endeavors. It may humble you in relation to how you thought in the beginning, but rightly understood, it may enable you to finish and not give up too soon. One hand, not everything to be sure, but something. Is it not time to start doing what we can with relish? I think so! What about you?

1453. Sheba Rebels Against David

2 Samuel 20:1-26

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... irretrievable if he ignored such arguments. Abishai was technically commander of the army after Amasa’s death, but no one would question that Joab was back in charge. 20:23–26 Joab’s determined, fierce loyalty forced David, at least for the moment, to give up the struggle to replace him. This list of the major official positions in David’s government updates that found in 8:15–17. Life in Israel was getting back to normal, and this list provides an appropriate end to the section. Additional Notes ...

1454. Crisis Management

Luke 21:25-36

Sermon

Susan R. Andrews

... another — a day shaped by God’s rhythms and God’s reasons — and all Bill could do was stay alert, paying attention, expecting God to be God and opening up his own life as a channel of God’s blessing. This leads us to Crisis Management Step 3: Give up control and then take control. Yes, my friends, the best way to manage a crisis is to let God be God — intuitively trusting that everything depends on God — a God who tosses stars of life and death into our lap. Letting God be God also means to ...

1455. Worship, Doubt, and the Trinity

Matthew 28:16-20

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R. Kevin Mohr

... and hold off. He doesn’t say, “Okay, you guys are obviously not yet ready for taking on my mission to the world; come back when you’ve got it all together!” Jesus didn’t give up on them, in spite of their doubts, even after they had seen all of the evidence of his resurrection. And he doesn’t give up on us either! Hear these words of affirmation and promise from God’s word attesting to God’s desire to use us in his rescue mission of the world: No matter how spiritually dysfunctional we may ...

1456. Not a Religion

Hebrews 10:5-10

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Scott Bryte & Kimberly Miller van Driel

... . Often, religions seek to lead people to holiness by prescribing what they can and cannot eat, what they should wear, with whom they should associate, when and how they should pray. Religions often require sacrifices. They encourage and sometimes demand that people give up doing certain things or owning certain things or acting in certain ways in order to earn the protection and favor of whatever is “up there.” In many religions, there are people set aside to act as go-betweens for God and humanity ...

1457. Proper 19

Psalm 14:1-7, 1 Timothy 1:12-20, Jeremiah 4:5-31, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:1-7

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William E. Keeney

... moving to a new city. We stayed temporarily in an apartment. A friend came to greet us. When he opened the door, our dog took off running and streaked out of sight. Immediately everyone dropped everything and went searching over several blocks. Finally when we were about to give up, we spotted him and called his name. He was as excited as we were, but we carried him home, not wanting to risk that he would run off again. 4. A young couple had a cat to which they became very attached. The cat loved to ride in ...

1458. Wedding: Second Marriage With Children

Bulletin Aid

Derl G. Keefer

... is patient and kind, Love is not jealous Reader 2: Or conceited, or proud, or provoked; Reader 3: Love does not keep a record of wrongs; Reader 1: Love is not happy with evil Reader 2: But is pleased with the truth. Reader 3: Love never gives up; Readers: (Unison) Its faith, hope, patience never fails. Pastor: Do you have rings? Couple: Yes, we do. (Pastor takes the rings from the Best Man and Maid of Honor) Pastor: The circle of this ring symbolizes the never-ending trust, hope, and love that (Groom) and ...

1459. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 13:1-31

Bulletin Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... this theme, titled "Raptured Into the Second Coming, or E.T.A. Later Than You Think." (If you want a copy, send me $3.00 and a SASE.) Response "Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers" STEWARDSHIP Stewardship Challenge It's time to give up game-playing, not only about Jesus' return, but to give up game-playing, period. Have Petula Clark, or a soloist, sing, "Games People Play." (Popular song) Hymn of Commitment "My Lord! What a Morning" Charge to the Congregation Now, even though we have no idea when Christ will return ...

1460. Proper 18

Psalm 139:1-24, Luke 14:25-35

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... for us. Amen. Declaration of God's Forgiveness Hear the Good News! God gives us grace and peace through Jesus Christ. Friends, believe the Good News. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Carry your own cross and be a faithful follower of Jesus. Give up anything that prevents your being a loyal Christian. Prayer of the Day Strong One, without your aid there is no way we can confront the forces of evil within us and around us. Without your enablement, there is no way we can begin, continue ...

1461. With Unwavering Trust

Romans 4:1-25

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Clement E. Lewis

... our ultimate goals of faith and endeavor. But Abraham did not, though he was old, and his example is good for us. Those of us who are older persons, may find it difficult to remain enthusiastic and determined. We may be tempted to consider giving up before we should because faithfulness and energetic persistence are not easy for us, either physically or mentally. Dr. Frank Delitzch, of Leipzig University, who lived 1813-1890, was a German Hebraist and Bible critic. He was known as the founder of what is ...

1462. The Greatest Sacrifice

Hebrews 10:12

Children's Sermon

... sacrifice for us. If we need new shoes and there isn't enough money, your folks may decide not to buy themselves a new jacket or dress, so you can have some shoes. They do it because they care about you. Or you might sacrifice for a friend. You might give up something you really wanted to keep because your friend wanted to have it or needed it and you decided to give it to them because they are such a good friend. It may hurt to give it up, but you do it because you care about them. Sometimes you even ...

1463. Proper 20

Luke 16:1-15, Psalm 113:1-9, Psalm 130:1-8, Amos 8:1-14, Hosea 11:1-11, 1 Timothy 2:1-15

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George Bass

... ; the church did not just "happen" today; it was established and preserved by human blood. People have laid down their lives for the church; the martyrs' blood is splattered on every single Christian church and community. 4. Christians need to remember that God never gives up on his people, but always calls them back to himself through his word and the cross of Jesus Christ. 1 Timothy 2:1-8 (RC, E, L); 2:1-7 (C) - "Christian Prayer." 1. That Christians should pray for the church, the community of believers ...

1464. Refuse To Be A Victim

Luke 6:27-36

Sermon

James Garrett

... I’d drink it.” Something in all of us says, “right on.” This is how we feel about little slights, hurts, digs, isn’t it? Look at the gentle Nazarene. Oppressed by hate, he responded with grace. He didn’t fight and he didn’t give up the cause either. He simply changed the pattern. He met opposition with quiet confidence. He responded to power with peace. And he overcame malice with a gentle touch and a genuinely caring attitude. “But Jesus, didn’t they take your life?” “No, no one took ...

1465. Where To Go When You Grieve

Matthew 14:1-12

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... his face is written defeat and despair. One day, Paul Morphy, the great chess genius, stood looking at that painting. Carefully he studied the positions on the board. Suddenly his face lighted up and he shouted to the young man in the painting, "You still have a move - don't give up, you still have a move!" So today, you weep, you hurt, you despair, you think you are in a corner, all your next moves are blocked. Oh, no, they aren't! Go to Jesus! He is your Friend, he loves you, and he will help you!

1466. A Covenant Sealed By a Sacrifice

Genesis 15:1-18

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Carl Hoefler

... time, our talents, and our income for the church, for missions, and for social services. We sacrifice for our children. We feed them, clothe them, and send them to college. Most of our experience with sacrifice is associated with suffering and the giving up of something that we cherish and desire for ourselves. Sacrifice is conceived of as a loss incurred without an expected return. However, in the Bible, sacrifice is associated with a gift gladly given. It is an offering which creates a special communion ...

1467. Claim Your Ministry

Matthew 20:20-28

Sermon

Robert Bachelder

... levels of their lives - where they carry out their daily work and influence. This report is all too terribly true! Not long ago one of our very talented and dedicated young members was elected to the school board. She came to me to say she would have to give up a position on a church committee. She was very apologetic and seemed to feel quite guilty about it. "I want to serve the church, but I just won’t have as much time for it this year," she said. I responded: "But if you serve well on the school ...

1468. Getting Ready

Mark 13:24-37

Sermon

Brett Blair

... self-indulgence runs counter to the season. We like the season to be upbeat. The Gospel message is clear, however. Without repentance, Advent can become just an acquiescence to sin. The pre-requisite for us to receive the Christ child is the willingness to give up our violence, selfishness, idolatry, and self-seeking. Unless we repent, we cannot accept God’s good news of coming among us. I have often wondered why so few recognized the baby Jesus for who he was—the long awaited Messiah. Perhaps it is the ...

1469. And It Came To Pass

Mark 13:1-31

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Warren Thomas Smith

... to rest on them." Out of difficult times we emerge as stronger persons. Goethe said it: Who never ate his bread in sorrow, Who never spent the darksome hours Weeping, and watching for the morrow, - He knows you not, ye heavenly Powers.5 Never give up! This is the motivating factor in our Christian faith. Americans rejoiced in the Winter Olympics of 1980 at Lake Placid, New York, when our hockey team won a Gold Medal. It was thrilling! The Winter Olympics of 1984 at Sarajevo, Yugoslavia, brought another sort ...

1470. All I Want for Christmas is Hope

Luke 1:26-38

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James W. Moore

... Of course, he was just kidding around... but we know full well what he was talking about. The Christmas rush, the hectic pace, the heavy traffic, the long lines, the frayed nerves, the bills, the deadlines, the pressures... all combine to cause some people to give up and give in and just stonewall through the season. “They just put their minds in neutral and go where they are shoved...” But please don’t let that happen to you. Don’t just endure the season. Enjoy it. Relish it. Savor it. Celebrate it ...

1471. Reality Maps And Rolling Stones

John 20:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... He spoke of life abundant, but now he was dead. He promised a new kingdom, but kings don't die on a cross like a common criminal. He spoke of God as his Father, but when he needed God most, God disappeared. How foolish they had been to give up their dreams to immerse themselves in his dream. He was dead and with him, everything he ever stood for. That's how Jesus' friends felt that first Easter morning. It was over. Finished. Kaput. But that was before they found the stone rolled away. It takes your breath ...

1472. The Guiding Light for a New Year

Isaiah 60:1-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... fame for his books chronicling his experiences in the Nazi concentration camps during World War II. The humiliation, beatings, tortures, lack of sanitary conditions, and lack of food were all meant to break the prisoners' spirits. And many people did go mad, or give up and die in those surroundings. But Dr. Frankl noticed that those people who had some goal, no matter how small, were able to survive the brutality of their environment. Even the tiniest shred of hope kept people alive. One man in the camps ...

1473. The Edge Of Night

Philippians 2:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... our suffering, our disappointment. Many years ago, when Dr. Helen Roseveare was running a medical mission in Zaire, she was kidnaped by a team of guerilla soldiers. They beat and raped her, and locked her in a dirty cell. In despair, Dr. Roseveare considered giving up her ministry. She chose to turn the situation over to God instead. Ten years later, Dr. Roseveare was speaking at a university in the U.S. In the course of her talk, she mentioned her rape. Although she still didn't understand why it happened ...

1474. Redefining Life

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

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King Duncan

... this, too, can be a good thing, because that's when God enters into the situation. It is when we are at our weakest that we call on the greatest power in the universe. It is only when we are completely broken and overwhelmed by our situation that we finally give up and let God be God. If you've ever faced a situation that threatened to overwhelm you, then you understand the pain behind Paul's words: "Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me." Have you ever been at a point where, even if ...

1475. Things That Cannot be Taken Away

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Sermon

Edward Inabinet

... of our loved one nor for so much of the troubles of life. We don''t even understand ourselves completely. For as Paul says, "We see in a mirror dimly, our knowledge is imperfect, we only know in part." Sometimes, under the mystery and the darkness, we want to give up on life. We may be tempted to blame God or ourselves, or others or even a lost loved one, but this does not help. No, we need to put away childish things and accept the way of maturity. That is the way of patiently trusting Christ who helps and ...

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