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1526. Torn Curtain

Luke 23:44-49, Luke 23:26-43

Sermon

King Duncan

... Conflicted. After a while, Buck said, “If I take that curtain down, I lose most of my customers. If I leave that curtain up, I lose my soul.” (4) To paraphrase Robert Frost, “There’s something that doesn’t like a curtain.” Sometimes it takes courage and compassion to listen to another human being on the other side of a curtain. It takes even more courage to tear a curtain down, a curtain that has been raised by your peers. Curtains. I’ll bet you never thought of them as a test of our faith in ...

1527. An Extraterrestrial Celebration

John 13:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... and that might be very helpful as a demonstration of humility. But I doubt that Jesus was advocating another religious ceremony. What he was advocating was none other than a new heart for those who follow him, a heart of love and compassion and service. All this is bound up in this celebration of the Maundy Thursday Lord’s Supper. Truths of staggering proportion. Understandings of life-changing implication. Allen Brindisi, a Presbyterian pastor, tells about a celebration of the Holy Eucharist that he once ...

1528. Lighten Up

Matthew 5:13-16

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... the wave! Some poor fainting, struggling seaman You may rescue, you may save. That comes close to what Jesus is talking about, "Let your light shine." He is talking about the redemptive power of human deeds. He is talking about the redemptive power of love and compassion, and kindness and concern for other people. You may think that you don't have very much to offer, that your light doesn't shine very bright compared to the luminaries of our time. But I tell you, in the darkness of somebody's life, the ...

1529. Where's the Fire?

Exodus 3:1-22

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... life. Sound familiar? He just wanted an ordinary life. His mistake was he got out there all by himself, where he could think, where he could reflect on his life, and that is where God got him. Into this ordinary life, came fire, passion, dedication, commitment and compassion for other people. But I also want you to see that Moses resisted this. Moses was a reluctant prophet. That is the best kind. Beware of a prophet who enjoys his work. There isn't a prophet in the whole Bible who "whistles while he works ...

1530. The Perfect Prayer

Luke 11:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... . “Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.” The theme of Jesus’ ministry was the coming of the kingdom of God, the reign of God in every heart. This is God’s plan for God’s creation, that God’s love, God’s compassion, God’s holiness will permeate the heart of every person on this planet. We are obviously a long way from that, but that is the goal. That is the plan. Jesus taught us to pray for God’s kingdom every time we pray. THUS, THE ULTIMATE PURPOSE OF PRAYER IS ...

1531. Discipline

Hebrews 12:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... Jesus Christ. Blessing #5--Pain teaches us what we need to learn, increasing our wisdom and understanding. Blessing #6--Pain makes our lives richer as we experience the outcome of living fuller lives in appreciation of God’s gifts. Blessing #7--Pain helps us develop compassion and understanding for others experiencing pain or loss. (6) If you’re battling with a terrible hardship right now, whatever it might be, here’s what I want you to pray. “Lord I know you’re with me, and that you won’t leave ...

1532. Oskar’s Cruelty

Ezekiel 37:1-14

Sermon

Bill Mosley

... 's hose down the cars!" He convinces the Colonel to give him a soldier to man the hose, and they begin spraying the cars. In this way the captives could drink and be cooled. And Schindler did not have to give away too much in the appearance of compassion. In fact, he and the soldier seemed to be having fun with the fire hose, even to getting the Colonel to order another length of hose, so they could reach the last car. While Schindler was playing with the hose, and the prisoners were reaching for the water ...

1533. On the Day of Midian

Isaiah 9:1-7

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

... God, there are times when everything falls apart around us, as with your people on the Day of Midian. Things don't add up; we lose sight of our moorings and are cast adrift. The storm rages all about us. At times like this we look to you as the compass of our life. Increase our joy not in the place of our sorrow, but in the middle of it. Shine your light, Lord Jesus. Amen. Hymns "When the Storms Of Life Are Raging" "Shine, Jesus, Shine" "Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus"

1534. A Cup of Cold Water

Matthew 10:40-42

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

... to give the cup of cold water in season. We preserve our salvation by faith against the world so well that our faith becomes dead, and no longer pleasing to you. In this age of instant communications we are very aware of the ills of the world. Protect us from compassion fatigue. Blow the embers of our love to new life so that we may continue to minister to the physical needs of others in your name! Amen. Hymns "Holy Manna" "Where Cross The Crowded Ways" "Christian Let Your Burning Light"

1535. God Remembers the People

Exodus 1:8—2:10

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

... who proclaim your gospel with bravery despite persecution and death, we hear the sweet lies of cowardice drawing us back from our confession of faith. You need witnesses not only where it is hard to preach the gospel, but perhaps even where it is far too easy. Afflict us with compassion for those in physical and spiritual need all around us! Don't take no for an answer. We praise you. We serve you. Amen. Hymns "What Is This Place?" "There Is A Green Hill Far Away" "Joys Are Flowing Like A River"

1536. Even Greater

Matthew 22:34-46

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

... past, or like a watch in the night. Two: You sweep them away; they are like a dream, like grass that is renewed in the morning; in the morning it flourishes and is renewed; in the evening it fades and withers. Three and Two: Turn, O Lord! How long? Have compassion on your servants! One: Satisfy us in the morning with your steadfast love, so that we may rejoice and be glad all our days. Two and One: Make us glad as many days as you have afflicted us, and as many years as we have seen evil. Three: Let your ...

1537. Dealing with Criticism

1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Sermon

James L. Killen

... is to be the first critic. Set your convictions in the context of the Christian faith as a whole and ask if it is really the right thing to do. Sometimes different aspects of the faith will argue with one another. Sometimes Christian compassion will argue with Christian conviction. Talk with others about your conviction. Listen appreciatively to those who disagree. Be honest with yourself about the fact that there are two sides to almost every significant question. Ask if you may be wrong. Be open to ...

1538. The Power of God

Ephesians 1:15-23

Sermon

Rick Brand

... has flown in airplanes for the first time, stayed in the finest homes, eaten whatever her heart might desire, met governors, mayors, and celebrities who have all wanted her autograph. There is a frightening and awesome power in the power of goodness, in the power of compassion, a power which cannot be grabbed or wanted, for the woman did not give the scholarship money in order to become famous. But the act of goodness took an unknown maid and made her a somebody. Paul says that the power of God took Jesus ...

1539. Living in Denial

Luke 16:19-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... to life, Cass, [these people] don’t have a chance,’ [says the associate.] “‘I think they do,’ [Tennell responds]. “‘No, Cass,’ [argues the associate], ‘You know they don’t. You can’t change the world--with a handful of wise sayings, a seasoning of compassion and a miracle or two.’ “‘Even if one of the miracles is a dead man coming back to life?’ [Cass asks]. “‘Not even then,’ [says the associate]. He got up and held out his hand. ‘Come on, Cass. It’s been a long day ...

1540. Being More than Civil

1 Corinthians 1:1-9, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... that civility, the art of living with diversity, has been replaced with partisanship, the strategy of enforcing conformity. In a society you hope for civility. But in community, you hope for something more. In community you hope for forgiveness, compassion, love, and reconciliation. The family is the most fundamental community. Family is where you know you are loved and understood, forgiven, supported and reconciled. What Paul is saying to the Corinthians, in our epistle lesson for this morning, is that ...

1541. Beware of Crowds

Mark 1:29-39

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... when one person reaches out to another in love. And in that moment, the Kingdom comes. We believe that someday the Kingdom will come in glory. But until then, it comes in parables, when Christians, or even non-Christians, reach out and touch somebody in compassion. This morning we had the privilege of highlighting the Befriender Ministry in this church, which is simply people reaching out to other people in need. Each of those encounters is a parable of the Kingdom. But let me tell you of another. This was ...

1542. Dig In

Jeremiah 29:1-14

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... . The Jewish people have done that to a remarkable extent all around the world, even though they have been banned from countries wherever they have gone. The have established themselves as part of the community and contributed service and benevolence and social compassion in measures that are unequalled by any other group. And they have done it, at least in part, because they listened to Jeremiah. And they "built houses; and they planted gardens," and they "sought the welfare of the city in which they ...

1543. Even God Can Change His Mind

Exodus 32:1-14

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... those who know him not. That God is the God of the philosophers. The God of the abstract idea, the prime mover, the first principle, the ground of being, some idea, some abstraction. That is not the God of the Bible. The God of the Bible is a God of compassion and love, of caring and of grace, caring for us so much he gets upset with us, and is tempted to chuck it all. But because he is also a God of mercy and of grace, manifested in the covenant he has made with us, the promise always to be ...

1544. Eye Exercises

Matthew 6:25-33

Sermon

Mark Trotter

1545. Hope Is Medicinal

Mark 1:40-45

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... would not come near a leper. But "Jesus, moved with pity, stretched out his hand, and touched him." I think of the image of Princess Diana, visiting children with AIDS in hospitals around the world. Nothing endeared her more to the whole world than, moved with compassion, reaching out to the forgotten and the suffering of the world. And not only did she touch them, she picked them up, and she held them in her arms. She was royalty, who came to embrace the suffering of the world. We believe that that is ...

1546. How's the Old Complaint?

Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... among the Gentile churches for the poor in the church in Jerusalem. He knew it was risky. He knew that there were probably people there who would remember him and would report him to the authorities, but he came anyway. He came to Jerusalem out of a sense of compassion, out of a sense of responsibility, a sense of duty. He did the right and noble thing, and look what happened. He paid for it. He is in jail now. He has a right to complain. Yet he can tell the Philippians, "Rejoice; again I say, rejoice." He ...

1547. How to Be a Blessing

I Peter 3:8-12

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... And he treated us, therefore, as people with potential because we are loved by God. We can become that, he believed, if only we knew who we are. And he came to tell us who we are. Not only with his words, but with his deeds, his deeds of tender compassion. And that's how we're supposed to be, to be tender-hearted, and thus to be a blessing. The second characteristic Peter lifts up is a humble mind. I imagine some of you have several candidates for the "Humble Mind Award." But humble mind is not what you're ...

1548. Let Us Pray

James 5:13-20

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... , those people who are so spiritually attractive to us. Why are they so attractive to us? I know such people. You know them, too. There is something about their life, its depth and quality, an inner peace, an ability to accept all the seasons of life, love and compassion that go out to other people freely. It is as if they had something in their lives that is missing in our life. Mother Teresa's death has called attention once again to her life. I suppose that over this last month, many, many people who had ...

1549. Like None Other

Acts 2:14a, 36-41

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... live. But God remained faithful in spite of Israel's disobedience. Then these beautiful words. I taught Ephraim to walk, I took Israel in my arms; I took care of them while they were sick and I healed them. [That's a mother talking.] I led them with cords of compassion, with the bands of love. How can I give you up, O Ephraim! That is why I say at baptism there is a celebration, because God has entered into a covenant with us. But there is also a thread of sadness, because we know that we can leave God, pay ...

1550. No Fear

John 15:1-8

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... is all about. Jim Wallis is the founder of the Sojourner's Community in Washington, D. C. He has also, incidentally, consented to be one of the leaders of the event in Philadelphia this week. I don't think there is anyone who is more articulate in proclaiming that compassion for the poor is not an option for Christians; it is a mandate for Christians. He tells the story of a friend of his who happened to be in Sarajevo when that city was under siege. He saw a young girl shot by a sniper fall to the street ...

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