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1451. One Nation Under God

2 Chronicles 7:14

Sermon

James Merritt

... to stop Aids, so what is our solution?—practice "safe" sex. I tell you what we need to do. We need to quit rearranging chairs on the deck of the Titanic, and realize that without God all of our solutions only create bigger problems. Our problem is sin, our hope is God, and our solution is revival. Revival is the light of God that shines in our darkness. Revival is the love of God that breaks through our dullness. Revival is the life of God that flows through our deadness. Our problem is we are living in a ...

1452. Is God Pleased With Me?

Hebrews 11:1-6

Sermon

James Merritt

... never changes, a God who never makes a mistake and a God who always gets it right. Real faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. I please God when I define faith properly. I also please God when... II. I Positively ... . In a concentration camp over in Germany, during the Second World War, there was a prisoner who had been there for several years with no hope of release and on his prison wall he had scratched out these words. "I believe in the sun, even though I don't see it ...

1453. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Luke 2:8-12

Sermon

James Merritt

... this world. You can have a joy that will last from here to heaven in a hurting world when you receive Jesus Christ. II. Receive Hope For A Heavenly World "For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." (Luke ... , you don't just get Him; you get all that He wants to give you. Because of Him, you can receive happiness in a hurting world, hope for a heavenly world and harmony in a hateful world. I read the other day about a man that got a Christmas gift 49 years ago ...

1454. When I Am Tempted

Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon

James Merritt

... You fall down and worship me." (Matthew 4:8-9, NASB) I have been privileged to see some of the greatest sites in all of the world. In fact, I have traveled the world and I have seen things that the vast majority of people in this world could only hope to see. I am sure that nothing I have ever seen compares to what the two of these figures, all alone, must have seen, at this moment. They were overlooking all of the kingdoms of all of the world. I really believe it was not just present kingdoms, but it ...

1455. Milli Vanilli Religion

Matthew 7:15-23

Sermon

James Merritt

... saved Presbyterian than a lost Baptist. Finally, service is no substitute for salvation. Neither miracles nor ministry can take the place of the Master. Dr. R. A. Torrey once said that "A man is better off with no hope than with a false hope. Because at least with no hope he might be open to the true hope." Now there is only one way to discern false prophets, and detect false profession, and denounce false preaching, and that is to know the truth of God's word inside out. Treasury agents are trained to spot ...

1456. Labor Day

Illustration

King Duncan

... had almost gotten the boulder to the top of the hill, he would lose control of it. It would roll over him and down to the bottom of the hill, where he would have to start all over again. On this Labor Day weekend I hope that none of you are feeling like Sisyphus. I hope that you don't wake up every morning feeling like you have to push a giant boulder up a hill. Some people do. Like the teacher who was complaining about her job. She told about her principal who was lecturing the faculty quite unmercifully ...

1457. Bethlehem: Where Extremes Meet

Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)

Sermon

Gary L. Carver

... extremes meet, simplicity rooted in profundity. But, there is one other aspect of the mystery of Christmas, and that is the response that followed the event. Phillips Brooks describes it beautifully in the words of his famous Christmas carol, "O Little Town Of Bethlehem." "The hopes and fears of all the years are met in thee tonight." This is a kind of double reaction that occurred centuries ago to the coming of God in Christ. There was delirious joy both in heaven among the angels and on earth among the ...

1458. A Frightening Friday

John 18:1-19:42

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... what he did, and Christ tells us not to judge. What are the motives behind his actions? Some say he was a Jewish patriot who wanted the hated Romans driven from the land. He was patient with Jesus for a time and began to see there was no hope for this to happen. Others maintain that he was a crook from the beginning and wanted only to handle the little band's money. He would then steal cleverly from that precious treasury to promote himself. Yes, it is even thought the devil so totally dominated his motives ...

1459. The Cost of a Priceless Gift

Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16

Sermon

Clayton A. Lord

... but their life. Could Billy Graham have witnessed to the gospel over these many years without sacrifice? I have been reading his autobiography and I am stunned by how much he sacrificed for God. He was always on the road. He was preaching to thousands and bringing them hope and salvation. He offered himself to God and God used him. In order to do so, he had to leave Ruth and the children home most of the time. Tim Kimmel tells the story of love. In 1921, Lewis Lawes became the warden of Sing Sing Prison. No ...

1460. Walking in the Light

Isaiah 60:1-6

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... lives, God has set perfect light. Jesus reminds us again, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life" (John 8:12). The light breaks into darkness as God's grace comes into the world to offer hope and joy to those trapped in the darkness of sin. The saints of God are assured that "... there will be no more night; they need no light of lamp or sun, for the Lord God will be their light" (Revelation 22:5). Many churches have placed a vigil candle ...

1461. Abraham Believed God

Genesis 15:1-18

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss to bear the dreadful curse for my soul?" This is a staggering promise — that a man and a woman in their old age could and would still have a child and, more importantly, a future with hope. Is this what we show to our seniors? Think of the people we know in nursing homes. These are caring places with dedicated workers. Nevertheless, many who live in these places are confined to wheelchairs or have very limited mobility. Their struggle with despair can be ...

1462. Star-spangled Justice

Isaiah 1:1, 10-20

Sermon

Lee Ann Dunlap

... and justice for all even today — by speaking for it in the public arena on behalf of those who have still been denied, and by fighting for it against those who would yet deny it to others. It is the American way, or at least it is the hope to which we strive. But before it was ever the American way, it was biblical mandate. Those in our nation who would speak of liberty and justice while seeking to remove God from the public forum had best remember our history and the biblical foundations upon which it ...

1463. Is There Room For Shepherds?

Luke 2:8-14

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... The last shall be first and the first last." The shepherds were also ready to hear some good news. They were ready for hope. But if you read about Herod and his palace staff, they were all suspicious and afraid. All they could think about was what ... risk acknowledging them. We need the Holy Spirit to shear the wool of our hearts so we can feel and see who needs a word of hope and a reason to rejoice. Shepherds Teach Us To Risk. Conclusion I think the challenge for us this season is to See the Shepherds in our ...

1464. Living In ‘Oddville’ With ‘Peculiar’ People

Romans 12:1-2, 19-21

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... did what God told Abraham NOT to do. While other religions say life has no meaning and there is nothing beyond death, God reminds us that through Christ Jesus, what He did on the cross and how Jesus rose from the dead, gives us not only the hope but the promise of life eternal with Christ because death has been defeated. We are the Abnormal people, the Peculiar people. We live in Oddville. II. Peculiar A. We qualify to live in Peculiar, Missouri, as well. Apparently it got its name in a similar fashion as ...

1465. Settling In Celebration

Romans 12:1-2

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... no longer a Disney property, for the most part, Celebration has fulfilled its purpose and is a great town to live in, especially if you work or play at Disney World. B. Our journey these past few weeks has lead us through Little Hope where we've found that beyond Little Hope is Comfort, God's Comfort. We discovered that when we are living a Whynot life in Oddville with Peculiar People; when we've moved from Last Chance to Needmore, then there truly is cause for Celebration. And I believe that the Abundant ...

1466. Batman: Driven By Guilt or Grace?

Romans 5:1-11; 8:1-2

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. [2] For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death. Who do you line up more with Batman, Driven by Guilt? Or Peter, Driven by Grace? My hope is that you have experienced the forgiving grace of God. And your life is lived in gratitude for what God has done for you through Christ and the Cross. If you haven't then it's not too late. It's never too late. Remember, God will never give up ...

1467. Discover the Promise of Christmas

Matthew 3:1-12

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... like a vaccination against the season. B. As we prepare, it's time to rummage through the boxes and trunks in the attic of our minds and spirits and dig out the trunk labeled Christmas Memories. It's time to dig out and open that drawstring sack of hope and promise and carefully pour out its contents. Then with equal care so that none of the fragile memories are broken or destroyed, we read, scan, open, study, peruse, and sift through all those old memories and old feelings so that we can open up both old ...

1468. A Chance To Dance

Luke 5:17-25

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... 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 us or without us. So, which shall it be? 1. Parables, Etc. (Saratoga Press, P.O. Box 8, Platteville, CO, 80651; 970-785-2990), March 2002 2. Rev. Adam Hamilton, Church of ...

1469. A Chance To Be Made Whole

Matthew 9:18-26

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... , "Where's God? Where's God? Where's God?" She felt abandoned by God. But when she heard about Jesus, there was a faint glimmer of hope. "If I can only touch his cloak, I'll be made well." She took that Chance To Be Made Whole and she was. For her it ... asked the crew. "We saw your smoke signal," they replied. What for him was a moment of despair and grieving became an act of renewal, hope, resurrection and new life. Jesus saw the smoke signal in both this man's life and in this woman's life; he reached out and ...

1470. Batman: Driven By Guilt or Grace?

Romans 5:1-11; 8:1-2; Luke 18:9-16

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

1471. Your Face Gives You Away

Luke 9:28-36

Sermon

King Duncan

... . They study how to conjure up joy in their mind and body because they know that when they feel joy, joy will show on their face. When you tell a story of hope you need to feel hope in your heart to communicate it. If you try to tell a story of hope while you are feeling frustrated, you communicate the frustration rather than the hope . . .” (7) In other words, you cannot fool your face. You may be able under some circumstances to hide your emotions, but sooner or later what is in your heart steals out to ...

1472. Valley of Weakness (Series: Peace in the Valley)

Luke 6:17-26

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... stronger humans will always rise to the top and make decisions for the weaker persons in society? Is this the way God intended things to be? Does might make right and the strong set standards to the detriment of the weak? Is this the best we can hope for humanity? Society appears to affirm it. The opening line of a new book I have coming out next month quotes a motorcycle commercial featuring dogs pulling a dog sled. Underneath is this caption, “Unless you are the lead dog, the scenery is always the same ...

1473. What Matters In the Light of Eternity: “Life Matters”

Luke 9:18-27

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... have healthy kids, but not all faith is so certain. Some faith is born of trust. When God is silent, no miracles happen, cancer comes back, kids run away, businesses fails; we must trust that God will be with us each step of the way. By Hope – Emil Brunner says hope is to the soul what oxygen is to the body, absolutely essential. In recent months I have struggles with shortness of breath. Sometime it’s a result of anxiety and other times it’s a result of fluid building up in my abdomen. Either way it ...

1474. Could We Start Again, Please? (Series: Real Faith for Real People)

John 3:1-21

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... wired that way. We are made to belong, to be a part of the family of God, to become the body of Christ. Certainly the Church is not perfect. How could it be? It’s made up of people like you and me. The Church is God’s best hope for humanity. Friday night on 20/20, John Stossel explored the habits of generous and not so generous people in America. After he interviewed the Ted Turners of the world, and explored the major charities of our country, he turned to the Church—a single Lutheran congregation up ...

1475. Kingdom Values According to Jesus (Series: Questioning our Values)

Luke 4:14-30

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... Nazarenes liked the idea of Jubilee. Who wouldn’t be in favor of a little heaven on earth that grants forgiveness of debts and return of land to original owners? It was the sweet dream of all God’s children in Israel. They hoped Jesus would make it happen. So their hopes rise with this hometown boy. But Jesus leads no revolution against Rome. Jesus fits no image of their expected Messiah. Jesus is not elected the Chief Rabbi of Galilee and worst of all, He tells the home folks that the Jubilee will be ...

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