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1551. Pentecost

Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 104:1-35, Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:14-41, John 15:18--16:4, John 16:5-16

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John R. Brokhoff

... friend in a time of need. 2. Witness (v. 26). The Spirit witnesses to Jesus and enables us to be witnesses. The Spirit bears witness of Jesus. The Spirit of Jesus is the Holy Spirit. Anyone claiming to have the Spirit and portrays pride, selfishness and bigotry does not really have the Spirit. A person who claims he is a true Christian because of the ability to speak in tongues and considers other Christians who do not have this gift to be only partial or second-class Christians does not really have the ...

1552. Advent 1

Mark 13:32-37, Mark 13:1-31, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Isaiah 63:7--64:12

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John R. Brokhoff

... joyful anticipation of the parousia. THEOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS Gospel: Mark 13:24-37 1. Only (v. 32). Throughout church history, individuals and sects claimed to know the exact time of Jesus' return. They seem to know the precise day and hour. Have they not read ... the Father knows and that he does not reveal to anyone. Once and for all time this verse should shut the mouths of those who claim superior knowledge of Jesus. It is good for us that we do not know the date of his return. It keeps us on our toes, ...

1553. Christ The King

2 Samuel 23:1-7, Revelation 1:4-8, John 18:28-40

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John R. Brokhoff

... people need to appreciate the tragedy of the trial and death of Jesus. Outline: What have you done, Jesus? a. "I have broken the law to do good." Healing on the sabbath. b. "I have exposed the hypocrisy of religious leaders." The woman caught in adultery. c. "I have claimed oneness with God." "The Father and I are one." Old Testament: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 1. How do you want to be remembered? 23:1. Need: Although this Lesson is supposed to be David's last song, the first verse of the poem obviously was written by ...

1554. Proper 14

Ephesians 4:17--5:21, 2 Samuel 18:1-18, 2 Samuel 18:19--19:8, John 6:25-59

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John R. Brokhoff

... other with Christ as our example. The seal of the Spirit was received at baptism. Possession of the Spirit is a guarantee of salvation to be received on the day of redemption. Gospel: John 6:35, 41-51 Like the Israelites in the wilderness, the people murmur against Jesus' claim that he is the bread from heaven, implying that he is God's Son. Jesus avoids a controversy on the issue and goes on to explain how he is the Bread of Life. There is a oneness between God and Jesus. This is indicated by the fact that ...

1555. Proper 17

James 1:19-27, Song of Songs 2:1-17, Mark 7:1-23

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John R. Brokhoff

... God. Tradition became the enemy of God's law and will. 3. Outside (v. 15). This is a revolutionary position taken by Jesus. He simply says nothing outside a person can defile him. In one stroke Jesus demolishes the idea that there are unclean foods. He eradicates the claims of asceticism. This is based on the truth that God, the Creator, made all things good. The problem of persons is not on the outside but on the inside. Not what goes in but what comes out defiles a person. 4. Heart (v. 21). The heart is ...

1556. Proper 4

2 Corinthians 4:1-18, 1 Samuel 3:1--4:1, Mark 2:23-3:6

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John R. Brokhoff

... perish. It is a matter of values and priorities: Is it a person for the law or the law for a person? 4. Lord (v. 28). Jesus claims that he is lord of the Sabbath. If he is, then he can set aside the law, dispense with it, or interpret it as he wishes. This ... talks and walks. The world will not listen to a sermon or read a gospel, but looks at Jesus-people to learn the gospel. Paul claims that even in our afflictions we portray Christ. What kind of a Christ do we reveal is it a clear or a distorted view of ...

1557. Proper 8

2 Samuel 1:1-16, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, Mark 5:21-43

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John R. Brokhoff

... kiss. The real proof of love is in service, in giving to those who are in need and who cannot return the gift. The poor in Jerusalem were hungry. In contrast, the Corinthian church was affluent. If we say we love God and neighbor, the proof of this claim is in the giving of funds to help the needy through the church. 2. Readiness (v. 12). Are we ready to give to the needy? Before we give, we need to be prepared. The Macedonian Christians were ready: they gave according to their means, they gave voluntarily ...

1558. Proper 9

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Mark 6:1-6, Mark 6:7-13, 2 Samuel 5:6-16

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John R. Brokhoff

... of his apostleship. If his opponents can boast of their accomplishments, he can, too. This passage is part of his boasting. Paul claims he, too, has had an abundance of revelations, but to keep him humble God gave him a thorn in the flesh. ... 1. Bone and flesh (v. 1). David was no stranger nor foreigner to the northern tribes. The leaders of the northern tribes came to Hebron and claimed David as one of their own. They recognized who he was the same bone and flesh. 2. Led (v. 2). It was not a matter who ...

1559. The Transfiguration Of Our Lord

2 Kings 2:1-18, Mark 9:2-13, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

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John R. Brokhoff

... to hide (4:3-4). Need: Some religions attract followers through mystery, the hidden. In ancient times there were "mystery religions." Gnostics, a heresy of the first century, claimed to have knowledge known only to them. The medieval church emphasized the mystery of the mass, the elevated host and transubstantiation. In our day Christian Science claims to have "the key to the Scriptures." Transcendental meditation for a fee will give you a "mantra," a secret name of a god or goddess, to get peace and ...

1560. The Holy Trinity

John 3:1-21, Romans 8:1-17, Isaiah 6:1-13

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John R. Brokhoff

... all are children of God. Indeed, we are all creatures of God because God is the Creator of all. To be a child of God calls for a relationship of a Father and a son. This relationship is established by adoption which occurs at baptism. In today's Gospel, Jesus claims that a creature must be born again to be a child of God. It is the missionary task of the church to convert creatures into children of God. 2. Spirit (v. 14). A child of God possesses the Spirit of God who comes at baptism, as he came to Jesus ...

1561. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Psalm 15:1-5, Micah 6:1-8, Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

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B. David Hostetter

... . People: And also with you. Leader: Depend upon God to grant your heart's desire. People: We will commit our lives to Christ and trust the Spirit to do what is beyond our doing. INVOCATION God on high, we bow before you humbly but we cannot claim to always love kindness and do justice. Though we aspire to achieve this perfection, we can now offer only the advocacy of Jesus who has achieved such sinlessness before you. Continue the work of the Spirit in our transformation for your name's sake. Amen PRAYER ...

1562. Jesus: Liar, Lunatic, Legend, or Lord? - Sermon Starter

John 6:25-59

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Brett Blair

... with a skeptical mind. If it helps, imagine that you do not know that Jesus is anything else but a teacher. You are a first century person who has just been introduced to him. [Read John 6:35, 41-51] Pretty incredible isn't it? For someone to make such claims. What if, later today, you were introduced to someone and that someone said, "Hi, I am the bread that has came down from heaven." You would look at your friend who just introduced you to this person and you would say, "I'm sorry, what did he just say ...

1563. Be Careful How You Live - Sermon Starter

Eph 5:15-20; John 6:63

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Brett Blair

... to every detail as the requisite to the good life, but St. Paul discovered that a set of rules could never provide salvation nor solve the deadly problem of sin and moral failure. Jesus, however, came with a new key to true life: accept his spirit, surrender to the claim of his will, allow him to enter the stream of everyday living; and, in this commitment, all we say and do will reflect the influence of his life within us. What does this do for and with those who resolve to do it? How has it worked in the ...

1564. Did You Know...That You Can Know God?

1 John 2:3-5

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James Merritt

... of obedience and is my life a demonstration of the action of obedience?" Here is the way John puts it, "When we obey God, we are sure that we know Him. But if we claim to know Him and don't obey Him, we are lying and the truth isn't in our hearts." (I John 2:3-4, CEV) John doesn't mince words here. You can claim to know God all you want to. You can call yourself a believer and a follower of Jesus Christ until you have no more voice left, but if you do not keep His ...

1565. Backsliding - Sermon Starter

John 6:56-69

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Brett Blair

... . I don't think a single reason can be identified as to why so many stopped following, a combination of issues probably, as we have already noted: His teaching confused some. His images offended others. But primarily, I think it was his claim to be the new source of life, his claim to be greater than Moses, a new Manna. Either way, they weren't buying it and they left. Just like that. One day they were disciples and the next they were not. They became backsliders. 1. Backsliding is a Reality 2. There ...

1566. When the Bills Come Due

1 Timothy 6:6-10

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James Merritt

... more wealth than 98% of the world's population. You were in the top 2% of the world's richest people. Even those of us who claim to be relatively poor are in the top 10% of the world's richest people regardless. According to the Census Bureau, the average family in ... a very wise God. For when I give myself to that God, He will also get my horses, my blankets, and my jewelry. Jesus Christ has a claim on you. He signed it in His own blood. He died on a cross to pay for your sins and not just to pay for your ...

1567. Explore the Evidence

Acts 1:1-3

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James Merritt

... My Sins Can Be Forgiven Romans 4:25 says, "He was handed over to die because of our sins, and He was raised from the dead to make us right with God." (Romans 4:25, NLT) Don't miss what that verse says. Anybody can claim to die for the sins of the world and anybody can claim that Jesus died for the sins of the world, but think about this. Jesus died on the cross, supposedly as the payment for the sins of the world, but how do I know that God accepted His sacrifice? How do I know the check ...

1568. Israel: The World’s Invincible Nation

Jeremiah 23:2, 7-8

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James Merritt

... of the world. It was in Israel that Jesus was born, that Jesus lived, that Jesus died, that Jesus was raised from the dead, that Jesus ascended; and it is to this nation that Jesus will return. The three major religions of this world, Islam, Judaism, and Christianity, claim Jerusalem as a spiritual capital. Furthermore, it is the prophetical center of the world. If you want to know what time it is on God's clock, look at Israel. If you want to know what day it is on God's calendar, look at Israel. If you ...

1569. No Need to Worry

John 10:11-18; 27-30

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James Merritt

... are going to look at this one, "I am the good shepherd; the good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. (John 10:11, NASB) This claim of Jesus to be "the good shepherd" is the fourth of the "I am" sayings that we find in John's Gospel. I have no doubt that ... ; to Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen." (II Timothy 4:18, NASB) That is a great promise that any of us can claim if Jesus is our good shepherd. The Lord will deliver us from every evil deed - that is exciting! Then, Paul said over in another ...

1570. Don’t Be a Hypocrite

Matthew 6:1-4

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James Merritt

... , his ideas became the norm for the governments of almost half of the world's people. His name was Karl Marx, the founder of communism. How many millions of people lost their lives, because of the hypocrisy of one man? If you are a follower of Jesus Christ and you claim to know Him and you want to serve Him in such a way that you not only bring glory to Him, but you maximize your influence to reach others for His cause - don't be a hypocrite. [1] Rabbi Daniel Lapin, America's Real War, p. 35 [2] Thomas R ...

1571. Milli Vanilli Religion

Matthew 7:15-23

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James Merritt

... about. A man named Glynn Scotty Wolfe was a flamboyant Bible-thumping minister. He would have been called a fundamentalist. He claimed to believe all of the orthodox doctrines of the church. He never said a word against Jesus. He literally preached the ... that I am convinced have nothing to do with Jesus, and with which Jesus would have nothing to do. For example there is the "Name It and Claim It" message. That is, if you want it you tell God and He's got to give it to you. Some call it the "Health and ...

1572. Men in Black

Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43

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James Merritt

... a saint. You're going to have both in the church and outside the church. Let me just say this. Jesus never pretended that the church is perfect, and we shouldn't either. We've got people in this church who claim to be saved, but they're not saved. We've got people who are in this church who claim to be Christians but they don't act like Christians. There may be some of you out there saying, "Well that's why I don't go to church because the church has hypocrites in it." Well, I've got news ...

1573. God and the Minimum Wage

Matthew 20:1-16

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James Merritt

... done what was our duty to do.'" God has every right to require perfect obedience and faithful service from all of us without in the least obligating Himself to anyone. We owe Him our obedience. We owe Him our service. As God said to Job, "Who has a claim against Me that I must pay? Everything under heaven belongs to Me." (Job 41:11) There's a second lesson we need to learn. That is, we can't earn anything from God. Anything you ever receive from God, whether it is reward for service, or eternal life itself ...

1574. Here Comes the Bridegroom

Matthew 25:1-13

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James Merritt

... to bystanders that a wedding feast was taking place. Now it was this third phase of the marriage that this parable is speaking of because a wedding in that day had two parts. As I have already said, the bridegroom and his friends would go from his house to claim the bride from her house. Then the bride and groom with their attendants would return to the groom's house for the marriage feast. Now this wedding would normally begin in the evening and it could last up to a week. Today, you can't even afford for ...

1575. A Model of Faith

Mark 7:24-30

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Jerry Goebel

It may come as a shock to most Christians today, but we would do better to use this woman as a model of faith even more than the disciples. After all, we are neither Jewish nor Galilean; we have no familial claim or geographical claim to Jesus. While the woman learns that the power of faith lies internally, the disciples learn that faith can't be measured by proximity to Jesus. They are right next to the Lord and yet they see the woman as a bother. They don't lead her to Jesus or ...

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