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1626. Magnanimity: The Essential Spirit of the Christian

Philippians 4:4-7

Sermon

James W. Moore

... and at Sunday School. My guess would be that they learned to do beautiful things like that from Jesus because that is what He taught. “Don’t wait around to be asked. Just do it! Reach out to people with love and grace, with acts of compassion and good will and generosity. Love others, Jesus said, as I have loved you.” That’s magnanimity, the spirit of big-heartedness… that enables the people who have it to be sensitive and thoughtful and gracious, as they reach out in love… to family, to friends ...

1627. What More Can He Give?

Colossians 1:15-23

Sermon

James McCormick

... is a second kind of revelation we see in Jesus. In Him we also see a revelation of what we are intended to be. Look at Jesus and you will see what God had in mind when He created you and me. Look at His love, His compassion, His servanthood, His trusting obedience. Look at all of that and you will see what Christian discipleship should look like for us. Revelation. Revelation is important. All I know about God and all I know about authentic humanness I have learned from Jesus. But, as important as that ...

1628. Wide Enough for All (Mother's Day)

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... to his community. This man was known for his outreach to those people who were considered outcasts. He reached the homeless, those who were in prison, and those who were HIV‑positive. The journalist asked him why he did these works of compassion. “The reason I do what I do,” the man said to the journalist, “is because of Jesus’ body language.” “His body language?” asked the journalist. “Yes, his body language,” said the interviewee. “Think about Jesus hanging on the cross. His arms are ...

1629. The Power of Testimony

John 4:1-26

Sermon

Mark R. Smith

... been carrying late in her term. It became clear to all of us that she was utterly devastated, but she continually spoke of how she felt God’s comforting and sustaining presence in her life every step of the way. Everyone in the room was filled with compassion for this young woman, but no one said anything until one man stood up and went down to the altar. By that time, the woman had finished and the pastor was about to conclude the worship service. The woman came forward and the whole congregation prayed ...

1630. The First Fruits of the Spirit

2 Peter 1:1-11

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Jane Shepherd

... joy inside? True joy in being a child of God should be able to override all unhappiness and bitterness we feel, and should be reflected in our total involvement in our worship. Kindness: This action word can be directed outwardly or inwardly. Do we show compassion and generosity to others and ourselves? Patience: How many of us are willing to let others (and ourselves) come along at each one's own pace? How many of us can forgive seven times seventy? Self-Control: This is one of the hardest, and may ...

1631. The Spirit of My Mother's Church

John 7:25-44

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... of his soul. One day she got so desperate she went to a bishop and wore the man out. She wanted the Bishop to speak with Augustine. At last, annoyed by her persistence and moved by her tears, he answered her with a roughness mingled with kindness and compassion, "Go, go! Leave me alone. Live on as you are living. It is not possible that the son of such tears should be lost." So what else could happen? Augustine gave his life to God and later a Bishop of the church. All mother’s prayers should end ...

1632. Don't Worry! Be Happy!

Matthew 6:25-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... our past. I love the way Isaiah puts it in today’s lesson from the Old Testament, “But Zion said, ‘The LORD has forsaken me, the Lord has forgotten me.’” Then Isaiah adds these wonderful words, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!” Isaiah is saying that even our own mother might forget us or forsake us, but God never will. Can you even imagine a greater love than a mother for her child? And ...

1633. Matthew 6: 25-34

Matthew 6:25-34

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Leonard Sweet

... all of creation. While this may hardly sound like a radical claim to our 21st century ears, in the first century’s religious milieu such a declaration was strikingly strange. The Greek and Roman pantheon of deities was known more for capriciousness than compassion. The gods had to be appeased, cajoled, spoiled with extravagant temples and sacrifices, just to keep these deities neutral towards mortals. Attracting a god’s attention was rarely a good thing. It was far safer to live under the radar of any ...

1634. Sermon Opener – “Where Are the Laborers?”

Mt 9:35 - 10:8

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King Duncan

... to one of these cups, we may be stifling Christ's work on earth and cheating ourselves out of one of the most rewarding endeavors Christ offers us: Evangelism. What is needed is for all of us to become daily involved in evangelism. How? Anchoring Our Concern in Christ's Compassion for the World Shepherding Those who are Lost in the Crowd Committing Ourselves because the Workers are Few

1635. Prayer for Empowerment

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Frank Schaefer

Set our hearts on fire with love for you and compassion for a hurting world, O God, that in its flame we may love you with all our heart, with all our mind, with all our soul and with all our strength; that we may love our neighbors as ourselves; that in receiving your precious gifts we may be empowered to give of ourselves to our brothers and sisters in need; that we may do your will on earth as it is done in heaven, so that you may be glorified now and forever, the Giver of all good gifts. Amen.

1636. A Choice for Righteousness and Not Evil

Matthew 10:40-42; John 15:12-13

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Wayne Peterson

... took heart and began to witness to other men. The prisoners began to ask about Christ and to meet for Bible study. When they began to know Christ as Lord the entire atmosphere in the camp changed from despair and desperation to hope and compassion. When Christmas of 1943 arrived, Dr. Gordon said, 2000 prisoners assembled for worship. They sang carols and someone read the story of the birth of Jesus from a Gospel account. Much more was different. In spite of their hunger, prisoners who were well shared ...

1637. The Earliest Signs of Civilization

Matthew 10:40-42

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Brett Blair

... the leg bone above the knee. Mead explained that no healed femurs are found where the law of the jungle, survival of the fittest, reigns. A healed femur shows that someone cared. Someone had to do that injured person's hunting and gathering until the leg healed. The evidence of compassion, she said, is the first sign of civilization. I would contend that it is also the first sign of the work of Christ in the life of a Christian.

1638. Cook Food. Serve Love.

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... that would spontaneously appear to hear his words, Jesus kept it simple. No matter where he was or to whom he was speaking, Jesus’ specialized, not in hocus-pocus holiness or wham-bam miracles, but in simple presences of divine love, compassion and concern for all creation. Commentators and theologians like to debate about the centrality of certain themes in Jesus’ teachings—-the kingdom of God, eschatological expectations, messianic identity, a Jewish vs. Gentile mission. But the best way to get to ...

1639. Planting Seeds

Matthew 13:1-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... soil.” They respond to the Gospel, then they share that Gospel with others. Of such is the kingdom of God. 1. Heartstrings (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 1997), pp.123‑125. 2. G. T. Bellhouse, The Hand of Glory, pp. 7, 8. Cited by William Barclay, And He Had Compassion (Valley Forge, PA: Judson Press, 1976), p. 124. 3. Ibid. 4. Ask Me To Dance (Waco, TX: Word Books, 1972), p. 58. 5. Ibid., pg. 110‑111.

1640. Isaiah 58:1-10

Isaiah 58:1-14

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Leonard Sweet

... then challenges the people with a new definition of a “fast,” a new understanding of what kind of rituals and activities God requires of God’s people. At the heart of all Yahweh’s demands is nothing less than establishing genuine justice and merciful compassion for all. This directive is not just for the Judeans; it is for their Persian rulers as well. Justice and mercy do not know political boundaries for they are part of the divine fabric of the universe. In verses 6-7 the activities listed sound ...

1641. The Sword of the Lord

Hebrews 4:12-13

Sermon

James Merritt

... and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you. It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter. Here paradise is restored, heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed. Christ is its grand object, our good its design, and the glory of God its end. It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the ...

1642. Love Them Before You Leave Them

John 19:25-26

Sermon

James Merritt

... the divorce came final, the errant husband married this woman he had had an affair with, and had several children with her. Through the years he fell ill with cancer, and he knew that his new wife would not take care of his children. Knowing the deep compassion of his first wife, he asked her if she would adopt his children from this second marriage and rear them as her own. Incredibly, she said yes. When someone asked her how she could rear the children of her adulterous husband, she said there are two ...

1643. Is Your Conscience Clear?

1 Timothy 1:18-19

Sermon

James Merritt

... . Now if you want to fight the faithful fight and wage a winning war, you must have a good conscience. Otherwise, like some Paul spoke of in verse 19, you will shipwreck on the shores of sin. Now what is the conscience? Well, the conscience is the compass of the soul. It is the watchdog of the heart that barks when something is wrong. The word "conscience" in our English language is a combination of two Latin words: con meaning "together" or "with" and seire meaning "to know." So it literally means "to know ...

1644. Saving Private Ryan

Acts 1:8

Sermon

James Merritt

... your office, your classroom, your neighborhood, your community, your county, your country, and on every continent. We cannot rescue them all, but we can rescue some, and all that we can we must, and we shall, for that is our mission. 1 Marc McCutcheon, The Compass in Your Nose, and Other Astonishing Facts About Humans, pp. 136-137. 2 W. T. Conner, The Gospel of Redemption (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1945), pp. 220-221. 3 James Montgomery Boice, Acts, pp.26-27. 4 George Barna, Marketing the Church, pp. 21-22 ...

1645. www.Salvation.com

Ephesians 2:8-10

Sermon

James Merritt

... because of his performance, that is, what he has done; or his position, who he is; or his pedigree, who his parents were. Those things are irrelevant. It has nothing to do with either conduct or character. The only reason anyone goes to heaven is because of the compassion of God, and the cross of the Lord Jesus Christ. Both of these have been provided by God's grace. But another thing about grace is this: Not only is grace something given to people who do not deserve it, but it cannot be earned. For this ...

1646. Body Building at Its Best

1 Corinthians 12:13-27, Ephesians 4:1-6

Sermon

James Merritt

... to go to the ends of the earth, and His mouth to share the gospel of eternal life. When we do that, motivated by love for the Savior, a love for the saint, and a love for the sinner, that is body building at its best. 1 Mac McCutcheon, The Compass in Your Nose (Los Angeles: Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc., 1989), p. XIII. 2 Ibid., p. 103. 3 Ibid., p. 91. 4 Ibid., p. 113. 5 Ibid., p. 146.

1647. The Greatest Ability Is Dependability (Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness)

Galatians 5:22

Sermon

James Merritt

... to tax and spend, and then tax and spend some more. But there is one thing that is more faithful than all of these other things put together, and that is God. Lamentations 3:22-23 say, "Through the Lord's mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness." Every day we as Christians experience the faithfulness of God. When we are touched by sin God is faithful to keep us in His family. 1 Cor. 1:8-9 says that "God will confirm you to ...

1648. No Excuses

Luke 9:57-62

Sermon

James Merritt

... Estate. He was a multi-millionaire. For a graduation gift his parents sent him on an around-the-world cruise. He went to Hong Kong, through Asia, Egypt, the Middle East, throughout all of the capitols of Europe. He would write letters to his parents describing the compassion and the burden he got for the thousands and millions of hurting people. Finally, in one letter he said, "Mother, I believe God is calling me to be a missionary." In another letter he said, "Mother, I am sure God is calling me. I'm going ...

1649. The Family That Prays Together Stays Together

Luke 18:1-8

Sermon

James Merritt

... of all, there is a hard-hearted judge. "There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man." (v.2) This judge had two problems. He did not "fear God nor regard man." That is, he had no communion with God, and no compassion for man. Now, as I read that, I thought about some of the judges we have sitting on benches today. If you want to know why we have judges who legalize abortion, coddle criminals, defend pornographers, and attack pro-lifers, the answer is right here. Because we have a ...

1650. Till Death Do Us Part

Matthew 19:1-9

Sermon

James Merritt

... they were seeking an indictment. If Jesus answered this question yes, they would have accused Him of being a liberal who did not take God's word seriously. If he answered the question no, they would accuse Him of being hardhearted with no compassion for people in difficult marriages. Now America has answered this question with a resounding "yes!" Getting a divorce today is far different from getting a divorce yesterday. There was a time in America when the big question facing a judge, adjudicating a divorce ...

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