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1676. The Church of Your Dreams

Acts 2:1-21

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John E. Harnish

... ministry, moving us to action. care for the whole person care for the whole world care for the whole of creation caring passionately One of the things I am most proud of in this church, which is lived out in so many ways, is our compassion for the world. tutors in Pontiac and classrooms in Chile feeding the hungry at Cass and serving the needy in Prague rummage sales and Sunday School classes choirs and committees and congregational care and the CROP Walk pennies for Africa and parenting ministries Through ...

1677. What Are You Looking For?

Acts 1:1-13

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... first chapter "Prelude to Power," and he describes what we are looking for: Intellectual power—that is, wisdom, knowledge, insight for living in these complex times Spiritual power—that is, faith, confidence, inner strength Emotional power—that is, deep love, radiant joy, compassion for the world [2] People are looking for an energizing, life-giving power for living the daily routine of our lives. It seems like we are all standing around, up to our chins in water, gazing up into heaven, looking for ...

1678. From the Tomb

John 20:1-18

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... hours on the cross, the agony of his death. She followed him to the grave and held vigil through the two sleepless nights. And now, early in the morning while it was still dark, she comes to prepare his body for its final rest, the last drop of compassion she can give for the one who had given himself for her. Imagine her walking into the dimness of the garden in the pre-dawn light. Imagine her eyes tired with too many tears. Imagine her exhausted, grief-wearied mind, trying to cut through the early morning ...

1679. In the Upper Room

John 17

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... of the United Methodist Committee on Relief. But the fact is, "One Great Hour" is shared across the Protestant denominations and models our participation with many other Christian bodies in shared concern for God's world. One great hour of sharing. One in compassion and caring. One in Christ. So that the world might believe. John Indermark says: Things can get dicey out there in the world…dangers do abound. But our trust in Jesus' prayer allows us to step out in faith and to continue stepping forward ...

1680. Are You Ready for the Journey?

Mark 8:27-9:1

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John E. Harnish

... Christian discipleship, the invitation to the journey, the command to follow Christ in cross-shaped living: To sensitize ourselves to the needs of others To place the cross at the center of our worship and life together To allow the love of Christ to shape our compassion and caring To center our lives in the suffering Christ who was willing to give himself for the sake of others I know it's not really like Methodists to make the sign of the cross. I can always tell the Methodists who have come from Anglican ...

1681. Worship and Wonder

John 1:1-14

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... in community that we discover what God has in mind for us. So we gather…we welcome, we include, we receive all persons into the inclusive, life-giving, joy-filled Body of Christ. Let me give you another example from the animal world. In Compass, we have been talking about the difference between "sponge evangelism" and "octopus evangelism." For the most part, we are pretty good about sponge evangelism—soaking up folks who come by, get close, walk in the door. But octopus evangelism is something else. It ...

1682. Lost in Wonder, Love and Praise

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

John E. Harnish

1683. Gifts: Standing on the Promises

Malachi 4:10

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... in community that we discover what God has in mind for us. So we gather….we welcome, we include, we receive all persons into the inclusive, life-giving, joy-filled Body of Christ. Let me give you another example from the animal world. In Compass, we have been talking about the difference between "sponge evangelism" and "octopus evangelism." For the most part, we are pretty good about sponge evangelism—soaking up folks who come by, get close, walk in the door. But octopus evangelism is something else. It ...

1684. Will The Real Saints Please Stand Up

Esther 4:1-17

Sermon

John E. Harnish

1685. Gathered In, Sent Out

1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Ephesians 4:1-16

Sermon

John E. Harnish

1686. Growing Up

1 Corinthians 13

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... in community that we discover what God has in mind for us. So we gather....we welcome, we include, we receive all persons into the inclusive, life-giving, joy-filled Body of Christ. Let me give you another example from the animal world. In Compass, we have been talking about the difference between "sponge evangelism" and "octopus evangelism." For the most part, we are pretty good about sponge evangelism-soaking up folks who come by, get close, walk in the door. But octopus evangelism is something else. It ...

1687. Called to be a Christian Community: Cracked Pots and Clay Jars

2 Corinthians 4: 1-18

Sermon

John E. Harnish

1688. Grasshopper Religion

Numbers 13:25-33, 14:1-10

Sermon

John E. Harnish

1689. Praising God on an Oatmeal Box

2 Samuel 6:12-23

Sermon

John E. Harnish

1690. Training for a Purpose

Titus 2:11-14

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... things happen to us? Well, yes and some were embarrassed to tears. Some could barely contain their anger. What I remember most about my boot camp was the closeness I felt to the living God. Truth was, I didn't have anyone else that would listen in compassion to my groans of awkwardness and reluctance to give up a comfort zone. At Christmas time we were given liberty to be with our families. With little hair and a face somewhat scarred because of a straight razor, my appearance was not that of a wise and ...

1691. Being Single-minded

1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... in different casinos. Then, at least, you would have the chance of winning under various circumstances. The saying, "winning some and losing some" may be a more shrewd approach to what you understand life to be. Don't bet on it! Saint Paul is lurking around with compassion but a firm hand, telling you in no uncertain terms to get with the revealed program. It is difficult to imagine him humorous, except possibly to prove the point he lived and died by. If you want to squander some extra cash with a cult or ...

1692. Gift of Positive Thinking

2 Corinthians 1:18-22

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... send us into tantrums or to hospital beds or spur us to greater energy and focus. On the other hand, it may produce a genuine sense of success or perhaps lift us into glorious clouds of euphoria. In any event, God still loves us and will have compassion, provided we are receptive. Most of us have found ourselves in such a quandary. We have felt like asking where the presence of God is. Hopefully, it is here our cherished gift of positive thinking comes into play. Hopefully, it is also a time that we plead ...

1693. The Acceptable Time

2 Corinthians 6:1-2

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... the church. And that is not the message of Paul alone, but the message of the church of the ages. Think of the church's approach to us through art and architecture, through literature and philosophy, through theology and service, through helpfulness and compassion, through music. The history of the church and its ministry is one of openness and generosity. We are beneficiaries of an enormous inheritance, and now is the time for us to open up in gratitude and faithfulness, in obedience and service. Now is ...

1694. Let God Do the Rest

Ephesians 3:14-21

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... boy grew to love the man more and more. He truly envied the man's followers, his disciples. They traveled wherever he went. He could not wait to grow up so that he could follow the man as well. The boy received much from the man, especially the love and compassion present in his eyes and his heart-felt message, and he longed to be able to give the man something in return, but he had nothing to give. One day the boy met the man's mother. She had come to give her son a message. The boy followed the ...

1695. God Our Protector and Shield

Ephesians 6:10-20

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... I and II had changed America's international role and his refusal to recognize the outrageous tactics of Joseph McCarthy's anti-Communist crusade. Additionally, Gillis possessed a rigid attitude of absolutism, rejected relativism, and outwardly offered little compassion, peace, or forgiveness to opponents. Yet, his uncompromising method demonstrated that his ideas and opinions were held as convictions of faith; he stood his ground and never backed down. Gillis believed with complete sincerity that not only ...

1696. God’s Wisdom or the World?

James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... us from the rest of God's creation, always must be used judiciously and wisely. Thus we might ask, why does the world suffer? Why do pain, problems, and suffering exist in such abundance? We all believe that God is all-good, all-love, full of compassion, and all-powerful. This is how we define God. Thus, the question bears repeating, why does our world suffer? Why do wars exist and people die in innocence? Why do people in positions of public trust commit acts that cause others not only to lose faith ...

1697. Our Ultimate Destination

Revelation 21:1-6a

Sermon

Lee Ann Dunlap

... comrades along the path. Many have turned back to safer havens and countless others preferred to never venture forth at all. Not all our human journeys are measured in miles; not all "promised lands" can be plotted out with map or compass; and not all obstacles blocking our progress have physical dimensions. Yet, whatever the journey or the hardships, knowing one's ultimate destination becomes essential to completing the journey. For that pioneering farmer in the "wilderness" beyond the Ohio River the ...

1698. Why We Need to Forgive

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

King Duncan

... million dollars. The king was ready to have the man, his wife, their children and all their possessions sold to satisfy the debt. The man came begging on his knees to the king to ask for more time. The Scriptures tell us that the king was moved with compassion and completely forgave the man his debt. What relief! What joy! But wait . . . . That same man had someone who owed him some money about twenty dollars. He seized this man by the throat and told him to pay up. And when the fellow did not, this man who ...

1699. Nevermore Forevermore

Genesis 9:8-17

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

... are sure and true. The world is a secure system, placed in our hands. As your stewards we will treasure this special gift, nurturing it that we might present it to you again. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Stand by us, Jesus, Lord, during the storms of life. You are our compass, our anchor, our lighthouse. Guide us. Guard us. Shine on us in the darkness of sin that we might find safe harbor in your love. Amen. Hymns When The Storms Of Life Are Raging Like Noah's Weary Dove Great Is Thy Faithfulness

1700. Heart, Soul, Mind, Spirit

Mark 12:28-34

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

... , and strength to us. In our worship we return the gift and seek to honor God in word, thought, prayer, and song. Amen. Prayer Of Confession God of heart, we pledge our love and the action of our love in your service, seeking to answer with compassion the needs of this world. God of soul, we look within to discover burning brightly the gift of your Spirit inspiring and directing our lives. God of mind, your logic confounds the wisdom of this world, and we choose your way. God of strength, we rest assured ...

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