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126. Philippians 3:17-4:1

Philippians 3:17-4:1

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... is so congenial that he speaks to them in supreme confidence that they both will understand his words and act accordingly. Paul and the Philippians had worked closely together in the past they had suffered together for the common faith and therefore the apostle remains convinced that they will continue to work with him and support him. Paul is so buoyed by this conviction that despite his imprisonment, his absence and his concern over the wrong theology being taught by the Judaizers in their midst, he finds ...

127. Who?

Acts 5:27-32

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... be found fighting against God" (Acts 5:38-39). There's a little mystery involved in this scene. Luke is a careful historian. For much of the latter part of his book he himself was present. For other scenes it is easy to guess which of the apostles or participants might have been his source. But Gamaliel's famous saying was part of a closed court session. Gamaliel seems to have wanted to slow down the Sanhedrin before they did something rash, so he spoke to them in private. Who might have heard this scene ...

128. When a Person Is Called

Galatians 1:1-10

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... let us pursue our theme: “When a Person Is Called.” I First, claimed by Christ. That was the unshakable conviction of Paul. He could never quit talking about it. He says it in two different ways in the first five verses. Listen to him. Verse 1: “Paul an apostle - not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ.” Now he turns the coin over; verses 3 and 4: “Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave himself for our sins, to deliver us from the present evil ...

129. Design for Discipleship

Acts 2:14-41

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... a story which has no end. The Gospel was only earthly life only the beginning of an activity which knows no end. (Barclay, The Acts of the Apostles, Daily Bible Study p. 1). It goes on and on in the church which is Christ’s body that is, it goes on provided the Church is ... new and when we’ve not penetrated more deeply into the wisdom and the grace pf God.” (Barclay, The Acts of the Apostles, p. 25) Our Council on Ministries has been giving some attention to this and have begun to feel that we are now ...

130. Transformed to Christ

2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... All of us ... are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another; for this comes from the Lord, the Spirit" (v. 18). Clearly Paul is telling this community of faith that they need to "see through" the false rhetoric of the "super apostles" who have placed a veil over their faces. They need to remove the veil and be transformed by the message of Christ. Paul says that his message is true; he is not to resort to cunning or false pretensions to communicate his message, but rather he ...

131. Galatians 1:11-24

Galatians 1:11-24

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... , it was only when God “was pleased to reveal his Son to me” that he received his life transforming mission: to proclaim that Son “among the Gentiles.” It is through divine revelation that Paul receives the “call” that God had intended for this apostle, even before he was born. Paul is “set apart” for this special purpose, this Gentile mission. Paul goes on to deny that after receiving this call he hob-nobbed with other believers, either in Damascus or in Jerusalem, about the content of this ...

132. Jesus Greater Than Moses

Hebrews 3:1-6

Understanding Series

Donald A. Hagner

... effect associates Jesus with the builder whereas Moses remains associated with the house. Jesus, as we have seen, has an all-important role in the very possibility that any house, in the sense just described, could come into being. The church depends upon the work of Jesus the apostle and high priest for its existence. 3:4 And yet God of course is to be regarded finally as the builder of everything (cf. 1:2b; 2:10). Jesus in being faithful to his mission is being faithful to God and to God’s purpose (v. 2 ...

133. Jesus Sends Out the Twelve

Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-42

Teach the Text

Jeannine K. Brown

... example occurs at 17:14–20, where the disciples are unable to cast out a demon and heal a young boy. Jesus will attribute their inability to their “little faith” (17:20). 10:2–4 These are the names of the twelve apostles. Jesus’ twelve disciples are called “apostles” only here in Matthew. While the term apostolos can be used generally to refer to someone who is sent (a “messenger”), in much of the New Testament it has a more technical sense and refers to “a group of leaders within the ...

134. Timothy’s Encouraging Report

1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... at the heart of the thanksgiving: to return thanks for a benefit received was an essential social obligation. So here the apostles received a great gift from God—the continuance in the faith of the Thessalonians. In response they want to offer thanks, ... is, those outside the community of faith (see 1 Thess. 5:15; cf. Gal. 6:10; 2 Tim. 2:24; Titus 3:2). The apostles are concerned about the relationships within the church but also about the church’s relationship with outsiders (4:12; Col. 4:5; cf. 1 Cor ...

135. Thanksgiving and Prayer

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... Isa. 2:11, 17) is the “day of the Lord” (1 Thess. 5:2, 4; 2 Thess. 2:2), the time when God will be exalted and the idolaters will be humbled according to the prophecy of Isaiah. The Thessalonians will take part in honoring him because they believed the apostles’ testimony, the preaching of the gospel (Matt. 24:14; Luke 21:13; Acts 4:33; 1 Cor. 1:6; 2 Tim. 1:8). Their reaction to the divine message is in contrast with that of those who “do not obey the gospel” (1:8). 1:11–12 · The remembrance of ...

136. The New Jerusalem

Revelation 21:1-27

Understanding Series

Robert W. Wall

... the biblical promises of God’s salvation, first entrusted to God’s prophets and now fulfilled through Christ. The essential difference between God’s revelation in Christ and God’s revelation to Israel is not one of content but one of intent. The apostles did not bear witness to a “brand new” thing, as though God revealed one thing to Israel and another thing to the church; God is one God. Rather, they recognized that the biblical promises given to Israel through the prophets were now fulfilled ...

137. Three Men Changed by God

1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-13, Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... Isaiah cries out, “Here am I, send me.” Jesus says to the frightened Simon Peter, “I will make you a fisher of men” and immediately he follows after the Master. And St. Paul acknowledges that because he persecuted the Christians, he was the least of the Apostles, but, he adds, that by God’s grace, he worked harder than any of them. That’s what happens when we have an encounter with the living God. And it is the most important encounter we will ever have--giving our lives completely to Christ. It ...

138. The Real "Lord's Prayer"

John 17:6-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... of her weakness and her doubts, this woman’s mother finally received Jesus as her Lord and Savior. (4) We sometimes forget how powerful a simple prayer can be. Do you pray for your friends? Jesus did. And you know what? In the same way that Jesus prayed for the apostles, he prays for us. In times of confusion, when we are unsure of what to do next, it is a great comfort to know that Jesus is praying for us. But how did he pray? What did he ask for? Jesus prayed that God would help his friends remain ...

139. Lesson from a Prosthetic Toe

Luke 17:5-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... reflection on this subject. He wrote, “We demand answers; God gives us wisdom. We demand ease; God gives us endurance. We demand certainty; God gives us faith. We demand a crown; God gives us a cross. We demand His gifts; God gives us Himself.” (6) The apostles don’t understand it now, but after Jesus’ death and resurrection, he will send the Holy Spirit to live in them and guide them into all truth and comfort and faith. And yes, they will be able to do amazing miracles. But not yet. For now ...

140. The Call To Follow

Mt 4:19; 16:24 · Lk 22:39 · Jn 21:22

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... means. After Jesus died on the cross, was buried, rose again, and went back to God, his learner/messengers went all over the country and even into many foreign countries to tell people what they had learned. I'm going to give you each a card with the apostles' names on it and ask you to say them out loud with me. (After giving the cards, have the children stand and face the congregation as they read the names together.) Thank you, boys and girls, for helping us remember the names of those twelve friends of ...

141. Truth And Its Consequences

Acts 5:17-42

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... these things, and so is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey him (Acts 5:29b-32). What do we learn from the apostles? There comes a time when we must stand for what we believe at all costs. The words in Luke 6:22 remind us: "Blessed are you, ... ' keepers and share in consequences of our failure to include them in the riches of the kingdom of God on earth. The apostles could have just blended in with the crowd and forgotten all they knew about Jesus. Rather they acted on the conviction that ...

142. Easter 2

Acts 5:17-42, Revelation 1:4-8, John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... the members have nothing to say about their religion to others. Christians are called to be witnesses and empowered by the Spirit to witness. Do we fail to witness because we do not know what to say? Take a look at the text and see the content of the Apostles' witness to their world. Outline: What is your witness? a. We all killed Jesus v. 30. b. God raised Jesus to glory v. 30. c. You can have forgiveness v. 31. Epistle: Acts 5:12-16 Let's get growing! Need: The picture of the first church, following the ...

143. Easter 2

John 20:19-23, Acts 5:12-16, Acts 5:17-42, Job 42:1-6, Revelation 1:4-8, Revelation 1:9-20, John 20:24-31, Psalm 149:1-9

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... were sent to summon the escaped prisoners to the council. They were told that they must keep silence about Jesus, if they wanted to stay out of jail. They refused, because they had to obey god, not human beings. 4. The miracle in the response of Peter and the apostles is simply that those who were afraid to be near to Jesus at his arrest and trial suddenly were afraid of nothing, of no one on earth. They were willing to pay any price they might have to in order to witness for Christ. What of you and me ...

144. Easter 2

Acts 5:17-42, Revelation 1:4-8, Revelation 1:9-20, John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31

Sermon Aid

... the members have nothing to say about their religion to others. Christians are called to be witnesses and empowered by the Spirit to witness. Do we fail to witness because we do not know what to say? Take a look at the text and see the content of the Apostles' witness to their world. Outline: What is your witness? a. We all killed Jesus - v. 30 b. God raised Jesus to glory - v. 30 c. You can have forgiveness - v. 31 Lesson 1: Acts 5:12-16 Let's Get Growing! Need: The picture of the first church, following ...

145. If You Are A Disciple of Jesus Christ

Luke 6:17-26, Luke 6:12-16

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... it running. As a servant of Christ, he goes the extra mile for others. Reggie is a good example of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Discipleship is our theme today. Our scripture is about the naming of Jesus' twelve disciples or apostles. The word "disciple" just means "learner." Surely all of us who have claimed Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord regard ourselves as learners, being taught daily by the Holy Spirit. Look with me at Luke, chapter 6, beginning with verse 12. At this point early in ...

146. The Advent Hope

Romans 14:1--15:13

Sermon

T. A. Kantonen

... and peace of God’s children and enables us to live as God’s children. And how does he do it? "By the power of the Holy Spirit" he gives us faith so that we are radiant with hope no matter what situation we must face. This is the apostle’s third emphasis. Christ is not only a historical figure but the indwelling Christ who through his Spirit lives in the heart of the believer and empowers him to surmount all obstacles. The last enemy to be overcome is death. The hope of the Christian in facing death ...

147. Clear and Clean and Good

Titus 2:1-15

Sermon

T. A. Kantonen

... we can be. Secondly, the coming of Christ means that life can be not only clear but also clean. "The grace of God," says the apostle, "has made its epiphany for the salvation of all men." "Christ gave himself for us to redeem us from all iniquity and to purify ... as the Germans express it, then the Aufgabe, first the gift of forgiveness, then the task of living the good life. The apostle links the living of "sober, upright, and godly lives" to "awaiting our blessed hope, the epiphany of the glory of our great ...

148. Easter People

Colossians 3:1-17

Sermon

T. A. Kantonen

... of his children does not mock our highest hope. He does not give us a tombstone when we ask for the bread of life. Just as the cross did not end the career of Jesus, so he promises to us too the fullness of life beyond the grave. Thus the apostle concludes, "When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with him in glory." This assurance we desperately need. A mother who had suffered the loss of her child said to her pastor, "I wake up in the night and I stretch out my arms seeking once ...

149. Ascension of Our Lord

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... said at the end of the Gospel story. Once again, the command to the disciples to remain in Jerusalem until they receive God's promised "power from on high" in the form of the Holy Spirit is given (Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4). Once again the apostles are told that they are to be Christ's witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the ends of the earth (Luke 24:48; Acts 1:8). Once again Christ's resurrection appearances are told, although Acts, accounting for the passage of time, mentions many more appearances ...

150. Warning To The Clueless Enthusiasts

Luke 14:25-35

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... just want to be part of the parade. They drop out and return home after walking to the next village. It will make a great story for the grandchildren. "Did I ever tell you about the time I walked with Jesus. Yep, he came right down Main Street. His apostles were with him -- James and John, Peter and Andrew. I met them all. When I saw the crowd coming, I jumped up from the breakfast table and walked all the way to Magdala. Didn't get home that night until after midnight. Was your grandmother upset with me ...

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126. Philippians 3:17-4:1

Philippians 3:17-4:1

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

127. Who?

Acts 5:27-32

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

128. When a Person Is Called

Galatians 1:1-10

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

129. Design for Discipleship

Acts 2:14-41

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

130. Transformed to Christ

2 Corinthians 3:7-18

Sermon

Richard Gribble

131. Galatians 1:11-24

Galatians 1:11-24

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

132. Jesus Greater Than Moses

Hebrews 3:1-6

Understanding Series

Donald A. Hagner

133. Jesus Sends Out the Twelve

Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-42

Teach the Text

Jeannine K. Brown

134. Timothy’s Encouraging Report

1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

135. Thanksgiving and Prayer

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

136. The New Jerusalem

Revelation 21:1-27

Understanding Series

Robert W. Wall

137. Three Men Changed by God

1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-13, Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

138. The Real "Lord's Prayer"

John 17:6-19

Sermon

King Duncan

139. Lesson from a Prosthetic Toe

Luke 17:5-10

Sermon

King Duncan

140. The Call To Follow

Mt 4:19; 16:24 · Lk 22:39 · Jn 21:22

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

141. Truth And Its Consequences

Acts 5:17-42

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

142. Easter 2

Acts 5:17-42, Revelation 1:4-8, John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

143. Easter 2

John 20:19-23, Acts 5:12-16, Acts 5:17-42, Job 42:1-6, Revelation 1:4-8, Revelation 1:9-20, John 20:24-31, Psalm 149:1-9

Sermon Aid

George Bass

144. Easter 2

Acts 5:17-42, Revelation 1:4-8, Revelation 1:9-20, John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31

Sermon Aid

... the members have nothing to say about their religion to others. Christians are called to be witnesses and empowered by the Spirit to witness. Do we fail to witness because we do not know what to say? Take a look at the text and see the content of the Apostles' witness to their world. Outline: What is your witness? a. We all killed Jesus - v. 30 b. God raised Jesus to glory - v. 30 c. You can have forgiveness - v. 31 Lesson 1: Acts 5:12-16 Let's Get Growing! Need: The picture of the first church, following ...

145. If You Are A Disciple of Jesus Christ

Luke 6:17-26, Luke 6:12-16

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

146. The Advent Hope

Romans 14:1--15:13

Sermon

T. A. Kantonen

147. Clear and Clean and Good

Titus 2:1-15

Sermon

T. A. Kantonen