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1501. Call to Oneness

John 17:20-26

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Donald Charles Lacy

... the model for disciples. The Father and Son are one. It only follows that disciples are to be one with each other. As they give evidence to the world, the world will know the Father has sent the Son to redeem it. It is a matter of depth and undisputed quality, isn't it? You and I can become very uncomfortable. It is to our advantage to keep at the task of synchronizing our wills with that of the Father. Love is in the air we breathe and it is intended to be so thrilling and satisfying that you and I ...

1502. Death to Glory

Revelation 5:11-14

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... role of the servant, if lived well, is one of dying to self for the betterment of others. If we are to live like Jesus then this must be our goal as well. Another important aspect of the servant role is the virtue of humility. Jesus certainly taught this important quality by the way he lived and the message he preached. Jesus told a parable about those who sought places of honor at a banquet (Luke 14:7-14). He suggested it was best to sit at the low end of the table, so as to be raised up. Humility was ...

1503. Genesis 2:18-24

Genesis 2:4-25

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Leonard Sweet

... bride to the bridegroom. The sudden appearance of this new being brings the voice of the man to this Genesis story for the first time. Although the man was not privy to the knowledge of how the woman had been created, the “face-to-face” and be-side quality of the one standing before him was immediately discernable—-she is declared to be “bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh” (v.23). Up to this point in the text the man has been consistently referred to as ‘adam.” Now, confronted with his new ...

1504. What Must I DO to Receive Life? - Sermon Starter

Mark 10:17-31

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Brett Blair

... And so for a few moments this morning I would like to champion the cause of this underdog and reassess his character. And then I want to look at his fatal flaws. First let's look at the positive. These are things that brought him to the master, qualities that made him interested in Jesus' teachings. 1. The first positive thing is: he was courageous. 2. The second positive thing is: he was humble. 3. The third positive thing is: he was religious. Now let's look at the negative. These are things that made him ...

1505. Having a Life Purpose

Mark 10:35-45

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... undiscovered. Many people devote their entire lives to the pursuit of greater ease and pleasure. Those who had not found the "why" that gives meaning to existence may achieve material success, yet the real goodness of life will elude them. The true meaning of life lies in sharing our particular qualities of greatness with others.

1506. Wisdom's Delight

Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31

Sermon

Stan Purdum

... all the answers to life. As you get older, the remaining questions may not bother you as much, but they don't all get resolved either. What we call common sense and experience may fill part of the gap, but what the Old Testament calls wisdom remains an elusive quality. Does that mean that the Old Testament's emphasis on wisdom is no help to us? No. We can read almost any portion of the book of Proverbs and find great pearls of down-to-earth advice about how to get along well in life. But there's more ...

1507. The Kindness of Strangers

1 Kings 17:8-24

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Stan Purdum

... hospitality to strangers" (Romans 12:13). The writer of Hebrews said, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it" (Hebrews 13:2). In the book of Titus, where Paul is enumerating the qualities church bishops (spiritual leaders of the local congregations in those days) should have, he says, "For a bishop, as God's steward, must be blameless; he must not be arrogant or quick-tempered or addicted to wine or violent or greedy for gain ...

1508. Washing in Old Jordan

2 Kings 5:1-14

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Stan Purdum

... , such as going boating or playing golf on a Sunday morning than by attending church. The fact is, there are many sources of help for the specific difficulties that plague we mortals. Medical science, for example, has made tremendous contributions to quality of human existence, and quite frankly, it would be foolish to ignore medical help for our ailments and then expect God to miraculously heal us. Or consider the development of human reasoning, the education of the mind. The cultivation of thinking ...

1509. Song of the Vineyard

Isaiah 5:1-7

Sermon

Lee Ann Dunlap

... are surrounded by beauty and ample material possessions. We worship in freedom and (with few exceptions) safety. We are not persecuted or harassed for our beliefs. By all calculations, we should expect to grow and thrive, to produce spiritual fruit of spectacular quality; but not many do. Christ commands us to invite others in but instead we chase them out. Rather than the sweet wine of communion and grace, we offer the putrid vinegar of criticism, hurtful words, and indifferent attitudes. Isaiah does not ...

1510. The Shepherd King

Jeremiah 23:1-6

Sermon

John Wayne Clarke

... all. This leader will completely carry out all covenant stipulations in his relationship with God's covenant people. From our reading, especially those verses prior to the ones we are working with today, one would think that such a leader would possess all the qualities that people expect from a king. There are certain expectations of a king. Kings are from royal blood; they are excellent warriors and lead with a sense of dignity and power. But our reading from the Hebrew Scripture for this day tells us of ...

1511. Thanks for Receiving Thanksgiving

Deuteronomy 26:1-11

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John Wayne Clarke

... , they are required to pick up the crops, put them in a basket and take them to the temple. They become a part of the offering. But thankfulness is not just something we do, or a gift we bring. Thankfulness is a part of the quality of the life we live. Thankfulness should be a daily part of our living. Thanksgiving, therefore, is an attitude which acknowledges that God is in absolute control of our lives. Only with that recognition can we approach God with thankful hearts. The giving of the firstfruits ...

1512. A Day of Singing

Zephaniah 3:14-20, Luke 3:7-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... was ignored. People walked past musical glory without giving it a second glance. “Except for two people. A postal worker named John described as a ‘smallish man with a baldish head.’ John had learned the violin as a youth. He recognized the quality of Joshua Bell’s performance and stood enjoying it from the distance. And then there was a demographer named Stacy. Stacy had seen Bell in concert 3 weeks before. She recognized him. And here he was, the international virtuoso, sawing away, begging for ...

1513. Hebrews 9:24-28

Hebrews 9:11-28

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Leonard Sweet

... the divine bean-counters and the sad scorecard held up and held over the heads of the people. But with the new work accomplished by Christ everything about the old priestly system changed. As every good realtor knows, there are three important qualities that sell a house: location, location, location. So it is that in today's text the Hebrews’ author labors to communicate the singular nature of this new condition. First he notes its new location. The “sanctuary” Christ enters in order to perform his ...

1514. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

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Leonard Sweet

... in personal and communal prayer, is suffused with this great joy and thankfulness. In v.10 the apostle uses the Semitic idiom “night and day” first to emphasize that this praise-praying goes on continually, without ceasing. The second quality of this praying is its intensity. Paul’s prayers are offered “hyperekperissou” or “earnestly.” Likewise the verb used to describe this praying, “deomenoi” (“to pray”) emphasizes the insistent nature of this praying activity. As Paul has waited and ...

1515. Advent 3

Lk 3:7-18 · Phil 4:4-7 · Zeph 3:14-20 · Isa 12:2-6

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John R. Brokhoff

... 1. The happy Christian (4:4). Need: Some Christians are not happy. They look as though they lost their best friend, or lost their job, or failed to pass a test. The problem may be that we base our happiness on external conditions or events. Joy is an inner quality of having Jesus, for to have him is to have all. Outline: How you can be happy – What to do "Rejoice." Why rejoice "in the Lord." When? "Always." 2. Why can you be so happy? (4:4-7). Need: You see some Christians, like Paul, who have a radiance ...

1516. Every Kiss Begins with K

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... to say about the gift, express interest in using it, and thank the giver for the gift. The kids caught on. Over the course of the year their gift-giving and gift-receiving skills were honed. After a few months “playing” this game they could find a good quality in practically anything. When the sister gave her brother one sock, the boy could say, “Thanks, this will come in really handy the next time Mom loses one of my socks in the wash!” When the brother gave his sister a handful of dog kibble, the ...

1517. Braveheart

John 20:24-29

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... stepped forward to sit in that horrible chair, knowing full well what would happen. At last, the guards gave up in exasperation. They were unable to beat that kind of sacrificial love. (2) III. A Man of Commitment A. You see, that's the other quality Thomas had that sets him apart. Thomas was committed. He was ready to follow Jesus anywhere, even if it meant his own death. Thomas was always available. The great baseball manager Leo Durocher was once asked who was the all-time favorite player he had coached ...

1518. Shaped By The Fire

Acts 2:1-21

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... sudden we heard a loud crash. Some of us jumped. And then she explained, "When you get to the Showroom and Store, you will find that we don't sell culls or seconds. There are no seconds in Waterford Crystal. Anything that is imperfect and not of the highest quality, we destroy. Then we melt the glass down and start over." I wasn't there to write a sermon or even look for anything spiritual, but that phrase, "There are no seconds," clicked in a part of my brain and from that moment on, all I could see were ...

1519. Seeing God In The Ordinary: Friends

John 11:1-45

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... professor, Dr. Trevor Anderson, whose radical theories have completely tarnished his reputation. These radical theories were first put forth by his brother Max. Trevor has never stopped believing. With his nephew Sean, who was dropped off by his mother to spend some quality time with his uncle, Trevor embarks on a thrilling journey. On the journey they hire a mountain guide, the daughter of the only other scientist who believed Max's theory. She thinks it is all baloney. Along with their mountain guide they ...

1520. Walking First Class

2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... , may have had the most influence on me of all. You see, I didn't grow up in the church. I just happened to fall in love with a girl who was a Christian, who lived out her faith in everything she did. I found myself realizing she possessed a quality I didn't have. It turned out to be something I desperately needed. All because of the way she walked her life of faith. You and I are called to be walkers. We're called to walk first class, not for ourselves but because our destination is to become like ...

1521. Superman: More Than A Super Hero

John 1:1-5, 9-14; John 13:31-32; John 20:30-31

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... minions beat, kick, mock and spit on him just like the Roman Soldiers did Jesus. Singer did a great job in portraying significant scenes in the life of Christ through the life of Superman. But let me make this very clear, while I saw lots of Christ-like qualities and a good Christian message in this movie, Superman is not the Messiah. Superman will never replace Jesus. Nor was he intended to. Only Jesus can be the Savior we need. In Superman we might find hope but in Jesus that hope is made flesh, that hope ...

1522. Being A View Master

Romans 2:9-21

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... of Jesus. His faith and discipleship flavored everything he did. It was probably most evident in his work. At his funeral service, person after person stood and attested to the lifestyle and faith of this man. Many of them talked about how his faith had affected the quality of his daily work. If customers wanted quick and cheap work, Mr. Dick took his time to do the job well and asked for a fair wage. He always refused to take shortcuts in doing what was right. He never made a lot of money or became ...

1523. Celebrating Generosity

Mark 12:38-44

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... our lives upon God. A life focused upon God is exactly what God most desires for each of us. Not because God is an old meany who doesn't want us to have any fun. But simply because a life focused on God gives life joy, meaning, purpose and quality. Jesus compared the widow's gift with the gifts of the rich and the powerful. They made a big show of their offering. The noise which the rich and the Pharisees made while giving their offering drowned out the sound of their gift. However, the noise of the widow ...

1524. Inviting Christ Brings Joy

John 2:1-11

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Donald B. Strobe

... abundant for all, even anonymous brides and bridegrooms in an out-of-the-way peasant village located somewhere (where, we are not sure) in the Galilee. As William Barclay put it in his commentary on this passage: "...whenever Jesus comes into our lives there enters a quality which is like turning water into wine. The trouble with life is that we get bored with it. Pleasure loses its thrill. There is a vague dissatisfaction about everything. But when Jesus enters our lives there comes a new exhilaration!"

1525. Overcoming Obstacles - Together

Luke 2:1-7, Psalm 107:1-9

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... , maybe not even for the first time, I think they knew. There was something more than attraction that drew them together. I think part of that attraction was the depth of each other’s faith. Faithful people look for faithful people. They are attracted to that quality as well as all those other things that attract us to each other. And I think every one of the events that we see as troubles, obstacles and tribulation you whatever you want to call it, actually worked to deepen their love for each other and ...

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