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Synonyms: thirstiness, dryness, parched, craving, strong desire, longing, yearning, avidity, hunger, voracity, keenness, eagerness, lust, appetite, passion, love, crave, want, covet, desire, hunger for/after, lust for/after, hanker for/after, have one's heart set on

Antonyms: aversion, distaste, apathy, dislike, hatred, antipathy, disgust, disregard, abhorrence, acrimony, wet, animosity, animus, antagonism, bad feeling, bitterness, be averse to, detestation

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1626. Ancient Christian References To Feetwashing

1 Corinthians 11:17-34, John 13:1-17

Sermon Aid

Brett Blair

... not thy feet, thou shalt have no part with me. And he replied: Lord, not only my feet, but also my hands and my head. Be His apostles, as men walking the earth, still had feet stained by the pollution of sin, the Lord being about to ascend to heaven, desires to free them entirely from their transgressions, that the words of the prophet may be applicable to them: How beautiful are the feet of those that preach peace. -- Jerome, Epistle 17.12, Nicene and Post-Nicene X, p. 321

1627. What Kind Of Love?

1 John 4:7-21

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John N. Brittain

... , and support, then exactly where does gift-love, patterned after the divine gift of God, fit into relationships, to marriage? It is crucial at two points. We display gift-love on those occasions when we are able to detach ourselves, our own needs and desires, and simply seek that which is best for the beloved. A few years ago I visited an acquaintance, a pastor from Central America, who had just completed a year long fellowship of graduate study in Indianapolis. I was surprised to learn that his family ...

1628. The Assumption Of Discipline

Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:19-24

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John N. Brittain

... it is through prayer that we are in communication with God and become increasingly sensitive to God's will. Of course prayer can be abused: it can be a showy public display of piety or a means of self-deception as we try to convince ourselves that our selfish desires are really God's doing. But, as in the case of almsgiving, the abuses do not negate the practice. "In the morning, while it was still very dark," we read in Mark 1, "(Jesus) got up and went out to a deserted place, and there he prayed." When ...

1629. The Christian Journey III: The Desert

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John N. Brittain

... not by talking with authority figures in the church, but by consulting with God in solitude. In Paul's case, he has just told us what his problem was: again, not what we would normally think of a vice or bad habit. He suffered from misdirected religious zeal, a desire to serve God and be faithful to God that led him to persecute the early Christians whom he was convinced were blaspheming God by claiming that Jesus was God's Son. He needed to break loose of old ways of looking at things which he now saw were ...

1630. Fools For The Sake Of Christ

1 Corinthians 4:1-21

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John N. Brittain

... their lives in the mission field or the classroom or on the small campus or in a modest pulpit or simply living largely unnoticed lives of faithfulness and service are motivated not, as many assume, by a shortage of talent or by a lack of ambition, but by a desire to follow Jesus Christ. There are, after all, things that money and position can't buy; and, as incredible as it may seem to say today, there still are times when "what's in it for me?" is the wrong question. Nobody wants to look foolish or be ...

1631. Eighteen Years Is Long Enough

Jeremiah 1:1-19

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John N. Brittain

... " or "that was my brother" or "that was me." And the good news of the gospel is that for however long these individuals have had that spirit which weighs them down, it is long enough: eighteen years is long enough, eighteen months is long enough. God's desire is for you to be free of those impediments and to accept the freedom that God gives you to serve God and your fellow human beings. It is striking in this gospel story that not everyone is overjoyed by this woman's release from her long-time bondage ...

1632. The Keys To Happiness -- Purity Of Heart

John 1:1-18

Sermon

Alex Gondola

... sincere, for they shall see God." King David, who tradition says was the author of the Psalm 51, was pure in heart. David was an adulterer. David was a murderer. But at least he knew how to blush! Psalm 51 shows us David's unadulterated, utterly sincere desire -- once confronted with his sin by Nathan the Prophet (see 2 Samuel 12:1 ff.) -- to get right with God. As we read Psalm 51, we hear David's sincerity, and pain: Have mercy on me, O God, according to thy steadfast love ... Wash me thoroughly ... and ...

1633. "Do This In Remembrance Of Me"

Luke 22:7-38

Sermon

Alex Gondola

... to be one of the things that's truly unique to human beings. We don't want to forget our loved ones. And we ourselves don't want to be forgotten. In a cemetery in Hiawatha, Kansas, there is a strange tribute to one man's desire to be remembered. John M. Davis was a wealthy but eccentric local farmer. His wife died decades before him, in 1930. Soon after her death Davis began commissioning a series of statues, using Kansas granite and later, Italian marble. The statues depicted important scenes in Davis ...

1634. Come As You Are

John 21:1-14

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Alex Gondola

... God's sight; chosen and precious; and like living stones be yourselves built into a spiritual house ..." (1 Peter 2:4-5, RSV). "The Spirit and the Bride say, 'Come.' And let him who hears say, 'Come.' And let him who is thirsty come, let him who desires take the water of life without price" (Revelation 22:17, RSV). That's the kind of God we have -- open and generous and loving; more willing to provide for us spiritually than we are to receive. And who does God invite into communion? Perfect people who never ...

1635. Table Manners

Luke 14:1-14

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Alex Gondola

... s Table. Good communion table manners include coming to the table without thinking too much of ourselves. And, finally, good communion table manners include coming without looking down on any other guest, for all of us are God's equally beloved guests. King George IV desired Communion and sent a servant to bring the Bishop of Winchester. When the servant arrived with the Bishop, the King was angry. He felt his servant had taken too long. The King upbraided the man and fired him on the spot. Having done that ...

1636. Wedding: Older Couple, Previously Married

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Derl G. Keefer

... pleasure in pronouncing you husband and wife by the authority of the (Church), and the investment of God, and the State of (State). Will you grace this pronouncement with a kiss? The Blessing Pastor: Let us pray as you begin this journey: O God, who does not desire for man or woman to be alone in heart and spirit, but joins them together that they should live and love and worship You, we join You in this celebration of marriage of our friends (Groom) and (Bride). Let each of their days on earth be long ...

1637. Wedding: With Communion

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Derl G. Keefer

... is so emotional and social, but there is a loftier dimension. God is in the midst of this kind of love. He is the weaver with the thread of gold. Through marriage we invite the highest spiritual experience in the eternal joy of love. (Bride) and (Groom) desire to embody the highest values of life in their relationship as God is brought into this marriage today, creating a loving union. Who brings this woman to this moment of love? Father: Her family brings her to this love friendship that is set on fire for ...

1638. Wedding: Second Marriage With Children

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Derl G. Keefer

... here to celebrate the marriage of (Groom) and (Bride), who have fallen in love and willingly chosen this occasion to pledge publicly their vows to each other. They have discovered their individual love has purpose and fulfillment in each other. Their desire is to cultivate the conditions of that love and to fulfill its highest meaning. (Bride) and (Groom) know that God has impregnated that love with his divine destiny for them. In this spirit they are not marrying because of their physical attraction ...

1639. Wedding Growing A Marriage (outdoor setting)

Ephesians 3:14-21

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Derl G. Keefer

... get all caught up in what we want, and we forget to listen to and consider the other person. Lawns can take a little bit of dryness, and so can marriages. But too much dryness and things can begin to look stressed.(Bride) and (Groom), that is not what God desires for your marriage. Sink your roots deep into the love of God, for God's love never runs dry. It has the power to nourish your lives with more love than you ever thought possible. Isn't it great how a lawn looks and feels when it is well tended ...

1640. The Upside Of The Practice - Performance Equation

Galatians 6:1-10

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... will return from the cemetery but you." Well, I'm determined to beat the hearse to my goals -- not frenetically but slowly, steadily, and solidly. Whenever I'm tempted to postpone my quest, I recall this story from Tales of a Magic Monastery (1981): I had just one desire -- to give myself completely to God. So I headed for the monastery. An old monk asked me, "What is it you want?" I said, "I just want to give myself to God." I expected him to be gentle, fatherly, but he shouted at me, "NOW!" I was stunned ...

1641. Judas, The Obscure

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

... to find excuses for him. Maybe Judas was disappointed in Jesus being the eternal God and not a resurrected King David? Maybe Judas sought only to get Jesus out of the way in the confused political situation? Maybe Judas was motivated by his zealous desire for a political overthrow of the Roman occupation? For his betrayal there are so many reasons and no excuses. Brother John remembers Jesus telling us, "... among you there are some who do not believe." As always, Jesus was two steps ahead of us. Maybe ...

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Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

Exodus 1:8Ä2:25Mark 14:12-21 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you." Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the First Sunday of Lent, the Sunday in which we reflect on the ...

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Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

Exodus 12:14-20John 6:44-59John 8:25-36 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you." Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the Fourth Sunday of Lent, the Sunday in which we reflect on the ...

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Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

Deuteronomy 8:6-10John 16:16-33 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you." Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the Fifth Sunday of Lent, the Sunday in which we reflect on the ...

1645. Palm/Passion Sunday

Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

Numbers 15:1-10Luke 19:41-48Luke 21:37-38John 2:13-251 Corinthians 6:12-19 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you." Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the Sixth Sunday of Lent, Palm/Passion Sunday. It is the Sunday in ...

1646. Palm/Passion Sunday

Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

Numbers 15:1-10Luke 19:41-48Luke 21:37-38John 2:13-251 Corinthians 6:12-19 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, ''I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you.'' Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the Sixth Sunday of Lent, Palm/Passion Sunday. It is the Sunday in ...

1647. Take A Second Look

Acts 9:1-19a

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... with the truth of the gospel and had to take a second look at his perspectives on Christianity. Sometimes we experience encounters that change our lives. Sometimes those encounters are gentle reminders of God's will, sometimes those encounters are earth-shaking revelations of God's desire for us to get moving. We don't all hear God's voice in the same way, but God is speaking. For some of us, hearing clearly the voice of God is difficult because we don't practice the discipline of listening. While those of ...

1648. A Cultural Breakthrough

Acts 16:6-10

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Rodney Thomas Smothe

... pasture. The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. Pastor Dowdy's story stuck with me because it illustrated several keys that can lead to breakthroughs for us. First, Pastor Dowdy had a desire to get into a place of safety, warmth, and hospitality. Isn't that a basic need of us all? Second, though faced with some barriers, he continued to search for ways to achieve the breakthrough he sought. Third, though he found himself locked in he didn ...

1649. Call Home

Isaiah 55:1-13

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... us to the theme of covenant. God's covenant with David of a permanent homeland for the Israelites is unfulfilled because Israel did not obey God and worshipped idols. In spite of their disobedience God invited Israel to renew the covenant again, because God's desire to forgive allowed Israel another opportunity to seek God before it was too late. Most parents have had experiences with their children when they have said to their child, if you do that again you're going to be punished. Well, the child does do ...

1650. It's Part Of The Plan

Drama

Karren Boehr

... brother, since I showed no mercy at his pleading, I will remain. I must remain! JOSEPH: (Bolts to left of stage) Why must the past come back to haunt me! (Pauses) They do not know that I understand their language. If it was not for a deep desire within my heart to see my youngest brother, Benjamin, once again, I'd have them destroyed. (Folds arms in angry cunning) Perhaps I should forget the past, my family, and still have them destroyed. The whole clan would starve in that miserable land of Canaan, and my ...

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Antonyms: aversion, distaste, apathy, dislike, hatred, antipathy, disgust, disregard, abhorrence, acrimony, wet, animosity, animus, antagonism, bad feeling, bitterness, be averse to, detestation

Showing 1626 to 1650 of 4959 results

1626. Ancient Christian References To Feetwashing

1 Corinthians 11:17-34, John 13:1-17

Sermon Aid

Brett Blair

1627. What Kind Of Love?

1 John 4:7-21

Sermon

John N. Brittain

1628. The Assumption Of Discipline

Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:19-24

Sermon

John N. Brittain

1629. The Christian Journey III: The Desert

Sermon

John N. Brittain

1630. Fools For The Sake Of Christ

1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Sermon

John N. Brittain

1631. Eighteen Years Is Long Enough

Jeremiah 1:1-19

Sermon

John N. Brittain

1632. The Keys To Happiness -- Purity Of Heart

John 1:1-18

Sermon

Alex Gondola

1633. "Do This In Remembrance Of Me"

Luke 22:7-38

Sermon

Alex Gondola

1634. Come As You Are

John 21:1-14

Sermon

Alex Gondola

1635. Table Manners

Luke 14:1-14

Sermon

Alex Gondola

1636. Wedding: Older Couple, Previously Married

Bulletin Aid

Derl G. Keefer

1637. Wedding: With Communion

Bulletin Aid

Derl G. Keefer

1638. Wedding: Second Marriage With Children

Bulletin Aid

Derl G. Keefer

1639. Wedding Growing A Marriage (outdoor setting)

Ephesians 3:14-21

Bulletin Aid

Derl G. Keefer

1640. The Upside Of The Practice - Performance Equation

Galatians 6:1-10

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

1641. Judas, The Obscure

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

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Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

1643.

Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

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Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

1645. Palm/Passion Sunday

Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

1646. Palm/Passion Sunday

Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

Numbers 15:1-10Luke 19:41-48Luke 21:37-38John 2:13-251 Corinthians 6:12-19 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, ''I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you.'' Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the Sixth Sunday of Lent, Palm/Passion Sunday. It is the Sunday in ...

1647. Take A Second Look

Acts 9:1-19a

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

1648. A Cultural Breakthrough

Acts 16:6-10

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

1649. Call Home

Isaiah 55:1-13

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

1650. It's Part Of The Plan

Drama

Karren Boehr

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