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1701. What You See Is What You Get

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

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... baby." The key to calming our fears, conquering our anxiety, says Jesus, lies in believing in God, believing that, no matter what the current circumstances of our lives may be, God has a place for us in the kingdom, a place prepared for us by Jesus himself. The disciples heard Jesus say that, and it is recorded in the Bible. But I still think some folks in the church don’t believe him even today. Some of us are still confused and unclear about exactly what Jesus was trying to say. Through the years that I ...

1702. Encounters With Christ V: Jesus and James and John

Matthew 20:20-28

Sermon

James W. Moore

... all want to be significant. We all want to do our best. So, ambition is basically a good quality. It only becomes bad when distorted or misused. When it becomes selfish or ruthless or cruel, then it becomes a monstrous, destructive tyrant. That’s what was brewing in the disciple group that day. James and John (with the help of their mother) were saying: “We’re going to get ahead no matter who we have to step on or push aside. If we have to elbow other people out of the way, then so be it!” There it ...

1703. Mary Of Nazareth

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20, Ephesians 1:15-23

Drama

Lynda Pujad

... and so easily. But, it happened and it was nothing compared to the nightmare that was to come. I had known him since he was a child. I had known and loved Elizabeth. His death hurt me deeply. Jesus had been in public ministry for about three years when the disciples were celebrating the Passover together with him in a small room in Jerusalem. I knew them well and they all knew me. Jesus took a cup of wine and gave thanks to his heavenly father and then gave it to us to drink. He took some bread and gave ...

1704. Sermon Opener - So Much To Say, So Little Time

John 16:5-16

Illustration

Alexander H. Wales

... , not interested in what the future might hold because they found life difficult enough in the present. In other words, the disciples were like you and me. Our educational levels might be different, our cultural experiences might lead us to believe that we " ... a group of people who could be sitting in this room at this very moment right alongside of us. Jesus wanted to speak to his disciples in a clear and direct manner. But how could he expect them to hear all that they needed to hear with so little time left ...

1705. The Importance of Believing

Matthew 16:13-20

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... could say, nothing the whole world could say, could ever change this fact. His role among humanity would not be altered by any opinion poll; his saviorhood, his messiahship, did not depend upon a vote - a vote of his disciples, or of anyone else. It is apparent, however, that who his disciples believed him to be was a matter of immense importance to him. What they believed was important to him because they were, and because the whole world of personhood was. What they believed concerning him would make a ...

1706. The Beginning of the End

Luke 9:57-62

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... . Gradually Christ became convinced that God’s intention was for him to go to Jerusalem so that the ancient Scriptures might be fulfilled in and through his death and resurrection: "At a time when everyone was full of admiration for all he did. he said to his disciples, ‘For your part, you must have these words constantly in your mind: The Son of man is going to be handed over into the power of men?’ " He had already told them that his fate would be death, but that God would raise him on the third ...

1707. The Mystery of Christ's Life

1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Sermon

... will change, and offer back to us as Himself. At the Words of Consecration: This IS my Body. This IS my Blood. Calling God to re-membrance, God hears our call, our prayer, and comes to us again. We participate and share in His Last Supper. We are like the disciples on Holy Thursday who were present with Him; Our Lord is truly present with us, offering His Life to us. At the Agnus Dei: "O Christ, Thou Lamb of God, Who takest away the sin of the world." He who was crucified on Calvary as a sacrifice for sin ...

1708. Faith-Filled Living

Luke 17:1-10

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... , even when it is not shining. Second, I believe in love, even when feeling it not. And third, I believe in God, even when he is silent." Faith is a trust in God to be present, loving and good to us in every circumstance of life. Pnat’s what the disciples wanted, and that’s what we want. From Whom Does Faith Come? "The apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith!’ " (Luke 17:5) Faith is God’s gift. It is through the goodness and grace of God that we are able to trust God. This may sound like a ...

1709. "If Only. . ."

Exodus 12:1-30

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... at tomorrow's sundown, he's dead, executed as a traitor. If he really was faithful to his religion and innocent of crime, as even Pilate admitted, how could he be tried and found guilty? And if he really was God's Son, the Messiah, as his disciples claimed, how could he die, as a criminal? It's no wonder the gawkers who stand at the cross beat their breasts. Confusion reigned! The world turned upside down! On this Passover evening before his death, life seemed so rational and so reassuring. God was on their ...

1710. Making a Choice

John 16:5-16

Children's Sermon

... all people? [Let them answer if they will.] I see that you are glad he went back to heaven, even if it meant that the disciples were sad for a little while. What would you rather do, have a cavity and wait until you have a toothache, or have it fixed ... and never have a toothache? I see that you would much rather have it fixed now. That is the way Jesus felt. He said the disciples would be sorry for a little while but everybody else would be happy if he went back to heaven where he could spend time with everybody ...

1711. Fishers of Men

Luke 5:1-11

Children's Sermon

... were all fishermen. I suppose they were about the best fishermen I have ever heard about, and most of the time they liked to fish. I brought some fish with me this morning. [Hold up your fish bowl.] These are pretty small fish; they are not the kind that the disciples fished for, but we can pretend they were like this only much bigger. Well, these fish had stayed out of Peter's, James', John's and Andrew's nets all night, which is really the best time to fish. But when Jesus told them to put down their nets ...

1712. Easter 6

Jn 14:23-29 · Acts 14:8-18; 15:1-2, 22-29 · Rev 21:10, 22-27

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... leaving, the fellowship will not be broken because the Spirit will teach and comfort them. They should rejoice that he is leaving them, because by the Spirit he will be with them always and everywhere. THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION Gospel: John 14:23-29 1. Home (v. 23). Jesus assured the Disciples that he and the Father would make their home with them. It is not a house nor living together in a house. A house is not a home, but a home can be in a house. The difference is that a home is based on love. (vv. 23, 24 ...

1713. The Transfiguration of Our Lord

Lk 9:28-36 · 2 Cor 3:12--4:6 · Ex 34:29-35 · Deut 34:1-12

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... about at this summit conference? They spoke of a new exodus, Jesus' departure, meaning his death by which the world would be led out of the slavery of sin to the promised land oi peace with God. 3. Listen (v. 35). The voice of the Lord was directed to the disciples. Not only were they told who Jesus was but they were commanded to listen to him, now that they know who he really is. To listen is not only to learn his teachings and preaching but to obey him, for his words are the words of God. Lesson 1: Exodus ...

1714. The Cost of Discipleship

Luke 14:25-35

Sermon

Brett Blair

... to the third point. III To follow Jesus we must establish our priorities; we must count the cost and we must be willing to pay the price. In no uncertain terms Jesus told the crowd, “Any of you who is not willing to give up everything cannot be my disciple.” Let me ask you, could it be any clearer than that? Jesus spells out the extremely high cost of discipleship. It will cost all that you have. If you should chose to follow, there is no part of life immune to that call. Abraham gave up his Son. Moses ...

1715. The Cry for God

Exodus 17:1-7

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James G. Cobb

... pray to God. Of course they knew and had Jesus in the flesh; they called him "good teacher." But Jesus stood up, not this time in prayer, but with command and authority, he spoke a rebuke to the winds and the sea. To the surprise of all the disciples, Hoefler writes, "Jesus acted like God and spoke like God" and the flailing forces3 there, even of nature obeyed him. They were awed and now even shocked or fearful in a new way, exclaiming unto themselves, "Who is this that even the winds and the sea obey him ...

1716. An Easier Way?

Matthew 16:21-28

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... The big question where "winner takes all." The $64,000 question, and I answered it right! And yet, I was so very wrong. I am Peter, disciple of Jesus of Nazareth. Sometimes I go by the name Simon. I know some of you think of me as "good old foot-in-his- ... later learned, it was the saving truth. I thought I had the answers to Jesus' question. I knew my mind. I was Peter the fisherman, a disciple of Jesus. I was a follower of the man who'd turn the world right-side up - while I cheered him on. I didn't realize ...

1717. Soap Opera Silence

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

... worse than anybody else's words about anything. The final insinuation, I feel, is not so much that clergy are ineffective, but that God is. When chaos breaks out, even God disappears into the woodwork. In the time span covered by our text, Jesus is sending his twelve disciples on a mission to the "lost sheep of the house of Israel." Among other things he has told them to preach by saying, "The kingdom of heaven is at hand." Now he tells them not to be afraid. Three times he urges them not to fear those with ...

1718. Ready or Not

Matthew 10:1-42

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... in communion with a new and enlarged family. To know that Christ has created an unbreakable bond between those who serve him. To know that one is part of a vast circle of prayer and concern and care. My mouth often falls silent before the witness of such disciples as Allan Boesak and Adolfo Perez Esquivel. They have lived far closer to the cross of our Lord than I. They can speak of finding life by loss in a way that I can not. I am extremely grateful for the testimony of their lives. But even such strong ...

1719. Who is Greatest Among You ...

Matthew 23:1-39

Sermon

... that Pharisees were great men, and they were all men, not a female in their ranks. But Jesus was not so impressed. It seemed to Jesus that though the Pharisees talked a good game, they were lousy players. Still, Jesus could see the envy in his disciples’ eyes. After all, when the church across town becomes all the rage and garners the publicity, you can’t help but wonder what’s wrong with you and your kind. Everybody enjoys a little of the spotlight. Sensing the opportunity for a word of instruction ...

1720. Sound Asleep

Mark 4:35-41

Children's Sermon

... Jesus was and they hoped that he would wake up on his own, when he felt the boat toss and turn in the storm. But Jesus was so tired and completely unafraid that he never moved. He remained very quiet with his head upon the cushion. Finally, one of the disciples became so afraid that he screamed at Jesus to wake up and do something about the storm before they all drowned. Jesus did wake up, and he looked at the waves which were pounding at the boat and then, with a very quiet voice, he told the waves to calm ...

1721. Managing Our Memories

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Sermon

Leonard W. Mann

... would not be easy to be his witnesses out there in the world; they would need every resource of guidance and strength that could possibly be theirs. And in our world, so do we. And Jesus is saying the same thing to us that he was saying to those other disciples long ago: I want you to remember me. When you are struggling with temptation, he is saying, I want you to remember me, how I was "tempted at all points as you are, yet without sin." When the road ahead is dark, he is saying, when the path to take ...

1722. The Called Ones

Matthew 4:18-22

Sermon

Joe Pennel

... us than we are often ready to give. Whether or not we respond to the call, the call of Christ is always unsettling. Hearing it is always disturbing. It disrupts our lives and pulls us in new directions. To heed Christ's call to be a disciple is to follow Jesus, who manifests the kingly authority of God. It means submitting to his authority and turning our lives toward the Kingdom. It means a basic reorientation, from daily chores and activities, to a life oriented toward Christ. It means to direct our lives ...

1723. Salt and Light

Matthew 5:13-16

Sermon

... not easy to listen to Jesus tell us who we are and what we are to be in the world. At least one person listening to his sermon does not want to hear Jesus use a metaphor to describe and define what it is like to be one of his disciples. We are tired of being defined and told what our purpose and function in life should be. Someone is always giving us a description of what our life should be like or look like. As children, we were told to be little ladies and gentlemen. As adults, the culture in ...

1724. Where Are the Lilies Now?

John 20:24-31

Sermon

Gary W. Houston

... eyes, but his presence is ever near us. And we can see his wounds everywhere we look in the world. One learns to see better in time. If you are having trouble seeing with your spiritual eyes today - then I challenge you to spend some time with the other disciples. Do not stay away. We are called to love one another. And as we love one another we will uplift each other’s faith in God. We will encounter Jesus Christ in one another. Let us remember that the lilies are here with us still. And remember, as the ...

1725. The Doubting Sum

Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon

... not enough. Bio-feedback is not enough. TA is not enough. We need simple faith working in our lives. We need action, not theory. We have to take the sum of doubt and add to that faith in a real, live, powerful Jesus who has said: "Go make disciples and teach them all I have taught you." It takes more than will power to change! Maybe our church teaching has gotten out of whack. Years ago I was teaching in a university and I was approached several times by students who were seeking spiritual peace. I remember ...

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