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1526. David In Saul's Service

1 Samuel 16:14-23

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... from Saul to David in 1 Samuel 16:13–14,” JETS 32 [1989], pp. 473–83) discusses the relationship between movement and the transfer of power, and he concludes that in 1 Sam. 16:13–14, “the emphasis is upon the movements of the spirits and of Samuel and they serve to emphasize and symbolize this transfer of power” (p. 473). 16:14–23 The perceived lack of cohesion in this section may indicate a conflation from two separate sources describing an older warrior David with poetic and musical skills ...

1527. Boasting

2 Corinthians 11:16-33, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... reminded the church of how his manner among them “in weakness and in fear and in much trembling” served to emphasize that the persuasiveness of his message was not based on the latest wisdom of this world or rhetorical flair, but “in a demonstration of the Spirit and power” (1 Cor. 2:3–4). Paul had been sent to proclaim “Christ crucified” (1:23) and to live a correspondingly “cruciform apostolic” existence (2:1–4; 4:8–13), in order that their faith might not be in the wisdom of men but ...

1528. The Branch from Jesse

Isaiah 11:1-16

Understanding Series

John Goldingay

... stress earlier on misdirected fear (8:12–15). It also emphasizes that this is the feature that explicitly distinguishes true wisdom from wisdom that leaves God out of account (see Prov. 1:7). The OT Wisdom books do not speak in terms of Yahweh’s spirit. The spirit of Yahweh appears in the OT in connection with powerful manifestations of Yahweh on prophets, on the leaders in Judges, and on the first kings. The return to that provision here thus suggests a link with the origin of the monarchy (see v. 1 ...

1529. Moving On

Luke 6:12-16, Luke 9:1-9, Luke 10:1-24

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... the dust.” The dust represents the “chaff” separated from the wheat. The kicking of the dust was a sign that this town was relegated to the chaff, which, similar to the storm in Deuteronomy, would be blown away by the wind (the judgment of the Holy Spirit). The action of kicking off the dust was a “sacrament of failure.” The mission of Jesus was not about success or failure. But about God’s call to all to come back into the fold. For Jesus, the sacrament of kicking off the dust proclaimed that ...

1530. Soul Food

Luke 9:10-17, Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, John 6:1-15

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... to allow people to pet the puppy. Hold him up for all to see.] Did you know a lot of nursing homes have added to their staff resident pets? Studies have proven that caring for a pet, even just seeing one, touching one, lowers the heart rate, elevates the spirit, and gives a sense of calm and well-being. Those of you with pets, when you’re afraid or sick or nervous, what happens? Your pet is right there beside you. Your pet is sensing your pain, feeling your grief along with you. Many a pet will guard ...

1531. Here I Am

Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my womb leaped for joy. And blessed is she who believed that there would be[e] a fulfillment of what was spoken to her by the Lord.” And Mary said, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His mercy is for those who fear him ...

1532. Redeemed

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... were raised in Judea during the period in which Mary brought Jesus to his presentation. Doves however are also an important metaphor in scripture. They are the messenger that Noah uses to determine the fulfillment of God’s promise. They are compared to the Holy Spirit (upon the waters and upon the head of Jesus at his baptism). In Isaiah, the dove is compared to the suffering of Judah. And they are a symbol of atonement. The dove indicates the presence of God. Some say, the birth of Jesus happened at ...

1533. The Bramble King

John 15:1-17, John 15:18--16:4, John 16:5-16

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... be guilty of sin. As it is, they have seen, and yet they have hated both me and my Father. But this is to fulfill what is written in their Law: ‘They hated me without reason.’ “When the Advocate comes, whom I will send to you from the Father—the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father—he will testify about me. And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning. “All this I have told you so that you will not fall away. They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact ...

1534. Elisha's Bones

2 Kings 13:10-25

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Man is Raised by Coming into Contact with Elisha’s Bones (2 Kings 13:20-21) Minor Text The In-Breathing of Adam by the Holy Spirit and God’s Calling Out of Adam and Eve (Genesis 2-3) The Story of Noah and the Raising Up of New Life / God’s ... the world? Deadened in our faith? God can restore both our life and our faith. “Not by might, not by power, but by the Holy Spirit….” Bones also represent our essential “DNA.” In our marrow lies the essence of who we are, and what we will become. When we ...

1535. Garden of Love

John 20:10-18, Song of Songs 4:1-16, Revelation 22:1-6

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... forgiven; if you do not forgive them, they are not forgiven.” Image Exegesis: Abundant Fruit, Covenant Love “The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear its sound, but cannot tell from where it comes, and where it goes: so is everyone who is born of the Spirit” --John 3:8 The Lover of Heaven –this is the subject of the Song of Songs, a beautiful set of scriptures beloved in the Jewish faith but avoided like the plague in the Christian tradition. And yet it contains the very core of what it means to ...

1536. The First Songs of Christmas

Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56

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Lori Wagner

... pleased. God is interested not just in what you do or don’t do, but in the state of your heart. You can have committed some terrible sins. And yet, with a contrite heart, God is moved to re-move that sin from your life and that guilt from your spirit in order to restore your relationship with Your God. You are God’s beloved. This is the beauty of what we love to call the Magnificat, the Song of Mary, sung in joy and celebration for the gift she is given by God. Sometimes what doesn’t seem like a ...

1537. The Physician

Isaiah 38:1-22, Matthew 8:14-17

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... , he saw his mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever; 15 he touched her hand, and the fever left her, and she got up and began to serve him. 16 That evening they brought to him many who were possessed with demons; and he cast out the spirits with a word and cured all who were sick. 17 This was to fulfill what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah, “He took our infirmities and bore our diseases.” (Matthew 8:14-17) In this short passage from the gospel of Matthew, we learn that after being healed ...

1538. Worship is Your Rest Stop

Genesis 1:1-2:3, Psalm 92:1-15, Luke 5:33-39, Luke 6:1-11, Galatians 3:1-14

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... that time, God “releases” us from our heavy load or burden. From our days of toil and trouble, we are given rest, reprieve, renewal, refreshment. In other words, sabbath is time to take a breath. But not just any breath –a breath from our master rejuvenator, the Holy Spirit. This is why Jesus told us, “Come to me, all you who are weary, and I will give you rest.” Jesus is our Sabbath. He IS our break. Sabbath is a time when we allow Jesus to refresh us, heal us, renew us, and rejuvenate us before ...

1539. Breath of God · COVID-19 and the Resurrection

John 20:10-18, John 20:1-9

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... those who sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life….” The words of Daniel. (12) “After two days he will revive us, on the third day he will raise us up, that we may live before him.” Hosea's words. (6) Just as God’s Spirit hovered over the waters (Genesis 1:2) and on the third day brought forth land out of water (1:9) and on the next third day (the sixth) brought humans (adama) up from the dust (2:7), Isaiah says, “My soul yearns for you in the night; in the morning ...

1540. Dance of Love

John 14:5-14, John 14:1-4

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... . Our discipleship relationship with Jesus is much like the relationships we have with others. It’s a love dance, a very special love dance. When we can’t see Jesus, we can’t touch him, we can’t know physically that he is there, still we can feel the Holy Spirit with us, we can trust that Jesus is merely away for a time, preparing a place, a space for us to be with him in close proximity when the right time comes. In the meantime, we share our love of Jesus with the ones we are close to –with our ...

1541. Dancing in the Wind

Matthew 14:22-36

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... . The dance of love and grace, the relaxed, wind-like dance of harmonious giving and receiving, ebbing and flowing, in sync together is a kind of “love dance.” When we rely on our faith, when we succumb to the winds of the Spirit, we enter into this holy love dance with God, with Jesus, with the Holy Spirit, a dance that brings joy to our lives and peace to our souls. Wind dancing is the act of dancing as though you are a tree that can bend and flow. Faith is a kind of wind dance. A kite cannot soar ...

1542. The Power to Witness

Luke 24:44-53 · Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... gospel in real time through continued acts of healing, miracles of transformation, and continued proclamation. This requires true trust in the witnesses that came before, true belief in the veracity of the disciples’ claims, and true faith in the still energizing power of the Holy Spirit, which dwells not just in the past, but in the present, and in your future. Today, I challenge you to faith. True faith. And to witness. For this is who you are. You have a role not only in the here and now, but in what ...

1543. Christ and the Magic Cloak

Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... them. This is the mission of the church. This is who you are. Today, I invite you to find whatever ways you can not just on Sundays but in every day of the week, to find those ways that bring you close to Christ, that fill you with the Holy Spirit and create in you that sense of well-being, peace, love, and generosity, and carry God with you into the world. I guarantee you that everyone you meet will see Christ within you. You will draw them to you. And they will meet Jesus for the first time, as they ...

1544. The Gospel Ship

John 6:1-21

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... hugging the harbor. Discipleship, apostleship, is about taking to the open seas, never knowing quite what lies ahead, embracing the adventure of being on God’s mission in an unknown and uncharted world, and feeling safe and secure because Jesus is your navigator, and the Holy Spirit is the wind beneath your wings. Do we know what lies ahead? Do we know when we will succeed and when we will fail? We will do both sometimes. Do we know what will happen? No, we don’t. But being the church is about taking ...

1545. For Us Or Against Us?

Mark 9:38-50

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... opponents are not debated but demonized also.) In this context Jesus said, “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with me scatters. Therefore I tell you, people will be forgiven for every sin and blasphemy, but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven (Matthew 12:30-31).” Context is key. Jesus probably said both things. That’s how wisdom sayings work — they have to be understood in the context in which they are spoken, and they are not one size fits all. What is ...

1546. The Richest Family in Church

Luke 4:14-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... church.” And Eddie Ogan wrote, “Suddenly it struck us! . . . We were the rich family in the church! Hadn't the missionary said so? From that day on I've never been poor again. I've always remembered how rich I am because I have Jesus!” (6) “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.” The deepest question of the human heart is, “Is there a God?” And the question after that is, “If so, what is God like?” In Jesus’ first publicly-recorded ...

1547. Fired Up and Fit for the Feast

Matthew 3:1-12

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... kingdom. For the kingdom of God is a feast for all. Those fit for the kingdom would be those “fit to feed.” This would be the essence of Jesus ministry. John may have watered. But Jesus will harvest, fire up, and feed the world with God’s Word and Spirit. In this advent season, know who you are and your purpose and mission as Jesus’ disciple. You are a feeder of people, bread for the world, as Jesus was bread for the world. You belong to the kingdom as a servant of the king. You are prepared for God ...

1548. God's Ridiculous Commitment

Acts 2:14a, 36-41

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... of God because it endured forever!” Ouch! I know that sometimes no matter how much study and prayer I put into a sermon, it doesn’t always come across the way I hoped it would. Still, I pray that in spite of my own failings, the Holy Spirit would speak through me to bring people to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. I read about another preacher who was also shaking hands with her church members after worship. As one man passed through the line, he said, “Preacher, I’ve got to tell you something ...

1549. The Power of Good

Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... to being and doing “good.” The power of good comes from teaching others about what it means to live the “good” life. He reminds them also that they will never be alone in this commission, but he will be with them to the end of the age. The Holy Spirit will be with them to guide them, remind them, and infuse them with energy for the mission before them. This was not a new commission. God had given a similar command both to Adam and Eve and to Noah, as he looked out over the land from the mountain ...

1550. We Need Another Miracle

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... least bit about Middle Eastern history, to suggest that the Israeli-Egyptian Peace Treaty of 1979 could not possibly be anything short of a miracle. The point is there are lots of miracles out there already, but I would also insist there are lots of unclean spirits out there of many shapes and sizes that in our own generation are threats. And one of those that really lives up to the name is our climate. It has most assuredly gotten more and more unclean in our own generation. Carbon emissions are holding in ...

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