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126. The Christian Journey III: The Desert

Sermon

John N. Brittain

... same point from different directions. The desert, that inhospitable, difficult place of temptation, was the undoing of some and the proving ground for others. Many -- Paul says most -- of the Israelites stumbled and fell; they worshiped idols, they complained, they indulged in immoral behavior. But some of the Old Testament prophets recall that for a few it was a time of special communion with God, of receiving and meditating on the law, of trusting God for everything -- literally being fed and led along ...

127. The Lord's Prayer: "Thy Will Be Done"

Matthew 6:5-15

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... finely-tuned organisms. As the Psalmist says, "We are fearfully and wonderfully made."(4) It was GOD'S WILL that we be created that way. But, if we abuse our bodies with improper diet and exercise, by introducing strange substances like smoke and drugs into them, by indulging in unsafe sex, by sitting out in the rain on a chilly night, we are in for trouble and we know it. Many of the physical infirmities that we have are of human making, some as individuals, some as society as a whole. But God should not ...

128. Reaching Our Full Potential

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... your motives. Are you working at your job to bring glory to God, or to get a paycheck? Are you using your paycheck in a wise and generous manner--taking care of your family and contributing to the Lord's work? Or are you using your money to indulge in more stuff or more status symbols to impress your neighbors? How do you use your time? Do you submit your time to God first, before you ever fill out your Day-Timer? What about your relationships? Do you work to build others up, or tear others down? Must ...

129. The Ninth Commandment: Liar, Liar

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... in himself or in anyone else, and he ends up losing respect for himself as well as for others. When he has no respect for anyone, he can no longer love, and in order to divert himself, having no love in him, he yields to his impulses, indulges in the lowest forms of pleasure, and behaves in the end like an animal, in satisfying his vices. And it all comes from lying, lying to others and to yourself." Remember, the nation of Israel had just been delivered from the harsh life they had experienced in Egypt ...

130. An Excellent Epitaph

2 Timothy 4:6-8

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... . Indeed, we should pray for them, asking God to liberate them from their ideology of hate. We Christians can disagree about the wisdom of invading Iraq and the tactics used in that war, but we must not be naïve about terrorism or indulge in wishful thinking. When we leave Iraq and Afghanistan, either liberty or terrorism will have the upper hand. If liberty is the perceived winner, other nations in the Middle East will bend toward democracy. If terrorism is the perceived winner, other nations in the ...

131. Like a Venomous Snake

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... people slipped back into the idolatry and sexual immorality that had been part of their life in Egypt. Their backsliding, according to Exodus 32, offended God and their punishment was severe. Paul writes, “The people sat down to eat and drink and got up to indulge in pagan revelry. We should not commit sexual immorality,” Paul continues, “as some of them did and in one day twenty-three thousand of them died. We should not test the Lord, as some of them did and were killed by snakes. And do not grumble ...

132. A Woman Burdened with Guilt

Luke 7:36-50

Sermon

King Duncan

... them off. Furthermore, she kissed his feet and anointed them with perfume. The Pharisee was scandalized by such behavior. For one thing, women didn’t take down their hair in public--some men would even divorce their wives if they did that. And then to indulge in this public display of emotion and affection--it was a disgrace. “If this man were a prophet,” Simon the Pharisee said to himself caustically, “he would have known who and what sort of woman this is who is touching him, for she is a sinner ...

133. The Ultimate Mountaintop Experience

Mark 9:2-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... of the mountain (Genesis 22). On Mount Sinai Moses received the Ten Commandments. Certainly that was a mountaintop experience, but when he came down from the mountain the people were in rebellion. They had cast a golden idol in the shape of a calf and were indulging in all manner of vile practices. Now the mountain was on Moses (Exodus 32). On Mount Carmel, Elijah had his great contest with the prophets of Baal and won a spectacular victory. He was on the mountaintop, but soon he was on the run thanks to ...

134. Looking For Happiness In All The Wrong Places

John 4:1-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... do you think is the secret of happiness? Is it money, power, or fame?" Calvin adds, "I'D choose money. If you have money, you can BUY power and fame. That way you'd have it all and be REALLY happy. Happiness is being famous for your financial ability to indulge in every kind of excess." Hobbes replies, "I suppose that's ONE way to define it." Calvin adds, "The part I think I'd like best is crushing people who get in my way."(5) For some people, that is what it is all about. They are wrong. Happiness is not ...

135. Caution and Opportunity

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... is such a serious problem, the New Testament epistles turn to the subject with frequent and consistent advice. In 1 Timothy among the characteristics listed for those who would be leaders in the church is that they be "not given to drunkenness" (3:3) or "not indulge in much wine" (3:8). In advice given to Titus, elders are to be examples who are "not given to drunkenness" (1:7) and the elder women in the church are to be taught not to be "addicted to much wine" (2:3). This central principle of Christian ...

136. Proper 15

John 6:25-59, 1 Kings 2:1-12, 1 Kings 3:1-15, Ephesians 4:17--5:21

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John R. Brokhoff

... God so that he gave Solomon more than he asked: wisdom and riches. Epistle: Ephesians 5:15-20 The exhortation to Christian living continues in this pericope. It was probably chosen because of its relation to Lesson 1 and the theme of wisdom. The foolish indulge in wickedness; the wise live righteously. Because the days are evil, Christians are to make the most of the time that remains before the end and the return of Christ. The wise will understand the will of God in terms of right living in an evil ...

137. Heart-Healthy Christians

Romans 8:18-27

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... choices. We drink a Diet Coke with our Snickers bar. We put Splenda in the coffee we drink with our Krispy Kreme doughnut. We munch down celery sticks, stuffed with cream cheese or peanut butter. We cut the richness and sweetness in one place, so we can indulge in it in another. Unfortunately one of those places where a lot of Christians have chosen to “cut the fat” is from their faith. I’m not sure what has happened, or why it has happened. But I am burdened this morning with the conviction that the ...

138. Unnoticed at Your Own Party

Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:2-11, James 5:7-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... nobody there except the friend who invited him. He subsequently played the role of a mere spectator to the evening’s festivities. Everyone, he noted, seemed to be in high spirits. They danced and shouted and sang and laughed and played games and indulged in all sorts of entertainment. They flung streamers across the hall, pranced around in paper caps, had much to eat and drink and generally seemed to have a great time. As the evening progressed, however, Sangster noticed a young lady sitting in a corner ...

139. The Three R's Of A Spiritual Life

Romans 8:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... s hero, played by Robert Redford, offers her this advice: "It's all right to take a chance," he says, "as long as you're the only one who will pay." (3) Well, maybe so, but it's rare that the people we love are not affected when we indulge in questionable behavior. Please don't misunderstand. There are some risks that are positive risks. We can't always play it safe and be effective in life. But there are some risks that clearly do not make sense. St. Paul puts it like this: "Those who live according to the ...

140. The One Thing God Can Not Do

2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

Sermon

King Duncan

... . We’ve seen that kind of love on a human basis and it always inspires us. Maybe you saw the recent movie about singer Ray Charles. Ray Charles never let his blindness interfere with the pursuit of his music career. His mother would never let him indulge in self-pity or helplessness; she forced her young son to take care of himself. The movie “Ray,” reveals the highs and lows of Ray Charles’ amazing life. In addition to his blindness, Ray carried a burden of guilt over the death of his young brother ...

141. Nadab King of Israel

1 Kings 15:25-32

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

... theologians have long grappled with this mystery using the categories of predestination and free will (cf. Matt. 26:24; Mark 14:21; Luke 22:22). 16:19 The sins he had committed: Zimri had, of course, ruled for only seven days and would not have been able to indulge in or encourage very much idolatrous worship in that time. It is, however, not so much the length of time as the nature of the action that is important to the authors. He is an idolater—and so he does not hold on to the throne. 16:34 Hiel ...

142. Baasha King of Israel

1 Kings 15:33--16:7

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

143. Elah King of Israel

1 Kings 16:8-14

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

144. Zimri King of Israel

1 Kings 16:15-20

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

145. Omri King of Israel

1 Kings 16:21-28

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

146. Ahab Becomes King of Israel

1 Kings 16:29-34

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

147. How Shall We Prepare Ourselves For Christmas

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... the little decisions you and I make everyday are of such infinite importance. The smallest good act today is the capture of a strategic point from which, a few months later, you may be able to go on to victories you never dreamed of. An apparently trivial indulgence in lust or in anger today is the loss of a ridge or railway line or bridgehead from which the enemy may launch an attack otherwise impossible." You may remember the woman who lived next door to a private zoo. She informed the police that she had ...

148. The Burglar's Christmas

Luke 15:22-24

Drama

Matthew Powell

... there. Mother: I was glad when we came to Chicago, because I thought you would drift west. I seemed a good deal nearer to you here.... Have you everything you want? It is a comfort to see you eat. Will: It's certainly a comfort to me. I have not indulged in this frivolous habit for some 36 hours. Mother: Don't say that! I know it, but I can't bear to hear you say it - it's too terrible! My boy, food has choked me many a time when I have thought of the possibility of that. Now, take the ...

149. She Looked Great, But...

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

... eating food. For a loyal Jew to disregard this regulation was a sin. You and I might say that these disciples were engaging in unsanitary behavior when they did not wash their hands before eating. In the Pharisees’ minds, though, Jesus’ disciples were indulging in sinful behavior when they did not wash their hands. Let’s pause for a moment and acknowledge that this tradition of ritual cleansing probably had a positive effect on the health of the Jews that observed it. It is fascinating, isn’t it ...

150. She Looked Great, But...

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

King Duncan

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