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1701. A Soap Opera For Saints

2 Samuel 11:1-27

Sermon

King Duncan

... ultimately a Morality Play in which we see the overwhelming power of sexual attraction, the downward spiral of two lives who give in to sin's seduction and the ultimate result of sin's consequences. And we are confronted with a choice: whether to use this gift of sexuality and human intimacy as God intended it or to pervert it in a continual preference for forbidden fruit. C. S. Lewis spins a remarkable story, a parable really, in his book, THE GREAT DIVORCE. It is about a little red lizard that a certain ...

1702. A Distant Light

Isaiah 2:1-5

Sermon

King Duncan

... observes that "God made man simple; man's complex problems are of his own devising." (Eccles. 7:39, Jerusalem Bible). Because many of us are experiencing the liberation God brings through simplicity, we are once again singing an old Shaker hymn: It's a gift to be simple, It's a gift to be free, It's a gift to come down where we ought to be, And when we see ourselves in a way that's right, We will live in a valley of love and delight. " (1) The call to walk in the light is a call to be real “a ...

1703. Peace

Isaiah 11:1-16

Sermon

King Duncan

... But I’m one more than Four, so anything that Four claims, I can claim one extra." Six, of course, had a great deal to say for himself because six means half-a-dozen. Nothing could be more important than Six. Then Number Seven spoke, "Well, there are seven gifts of the Holy spirit, and seven cardinal virtues and seven vices and all the rest, so Number Seven has as good a claim as any to be the most important." Number Eight came in to say, "Well, after all, if you know anything about rowing, it’s an eight ...

1704. The God Of Peace

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... , but I find what I really want, I can't buy at all. I want peace of mind; peace of mind, peace of soul; the kind of peace you have when you don't really want anything." (3) Plenty of folks this Christmas season are in that boat. The greatest gift they could receive is peace of mind. For many folks the glitter of Christmas is a reminder, not of their wealth as children of God, but of their poverty in a materialistic culture. A man of some wealth overheard a lady remarking, "Oh, if I only had fifty dollars I ...

1705. Surprises

Luke 1:46-56

Sermon

Timothy Smit

... tingling with anticipation. Something wonderful is about to happen, and we are going to be a part of it. To rediscover the joy of Christmas we must realize that joy is a gift to us from the God who loves us. We cannot earn joy, we cannot follow step by step instructions and arrive at joy. Joy is a gift and is celebrated as a gift. Often times in our lives we experience joy at unexpected times and in unexpected places. Our God is a God of great surprises. God's ways are different from our ways. We live ...

1706. Excited By Our Faith

John 1:35-42

Sermon

King Duncan

... very crudely wrapped present from Teddy. Opening it in front of the other children she discovered a gaudy rhinestone bracelet, with half the stones missing, and a bottle of cheap perfume. Sensing that the other children were beginning to smirk and giggle at the simple gift, Miss Thompson had the presence of mind to put on the bracelet and open the perfume. She put some of the perfume on her wrist which she invited the children to smell. "Isn't this bracelet beautiful?" she asked the children. "Doesn't this ...

1707. Written In Our Hearts

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

Sermon

King Duncan

... development of a sense of trust. The mark of the adolescent, of the immature, is to be fearful, jealous, possessive. The ability to walk through life with confidence and conviction because we have this sense of inner security and peace, is the greatest gift that God gives the believer. David Buttrick tells about a pastor whose office desk faces some especially designed wallpaper. The wallpaper repeats, line after line, all over the wall, "Let go. Trust God. Let go. Trust God. Let go. Trust God." There are ...

1708. How Have We Made It This Far?

Acts 1:6-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... of rebuking” (try to find that in scripture), so he travels around disrupting religious meetings. (3) Now I know why disagreeable people sometimes find their way into the body of Christ. They have the gift of rebuking--a new gift I was not familiar with. All along, I thought they were just grouches. Fortunately such folks are a tiny minority. Most of us would agree with missionary/evangelist E. Stanley Jones who never tired of saying: “Everyone who belongs to Christ belongs to everyone who belongs to ...

1709. The Way Life Ought To Be

Philippians 2:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... ask to see me. You must not press me, Thomas." "I will sing to you, then," he said, and began his song. Believe me, if all those endearing young charms, which I gaze on so fondly today, Were to change by tomorrow and flee from my arms, like fairy gifts fading away, Thou wouldst still be adored, as this moment thou art. Let thy loveliness fade as it will, and round the dear ruin each wish of my heart Would entwine itself verdantly still. As he finished the song there was a brief pause, and then Moore heard ...

1710. The Secret Of Winning

Isaiah 52:13--53:12

Sermon

King Duncan

... and kept it. One day he met a traveler. As the monk opened his bag to share his provisions with the traveler, the traveler saw the jewel. He asked the monk to give it to him. The monk did so readily. The traveler departed, overjoyed with the unexpected gift of the precious stone. A few days later, though, he came back in search of the monk. He found him, gave him back the stone, and made a request. "Please give me something much more precious than this stone," he said, "valuable as it is. Please give me ...

1711. Harmony Within The Family

Genesis 11:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... upon them in a mighty way because they were facing a mighty challenge. God had called them to turn the world upside down. They were called to such an intense commitment to the world and to one another that it would one day cost most of them their lives. The gift of the Holy Spirit was not for their enjoyment but their empowerment. If we are not experiencing God’s power in the church today, it may be because we are not as committed to God’s work as they were. Why give us the power only to see us squander ...

1712. What Do We Need For Christmas?

Luke 2:(1-7) 8-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... scraps are used and the cookies and other goodies have been devoured? What do we then do to satisfy the hunger for the bread of life that got lost in all the activity and busyness of the season? We would love to have Christ, and all the gifts, gadgets, and commerce as well. The distinguished teacher of preaching, Dr. Fred B. Craddock, shares that when he goes to various churches for the task of teaching the parables, he will often make up and begin with a modern-day parable, then assign the Sunday School ...

1713. A Remedy For Anger

Matthew 5:21-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... are angry. We were created for relationship. Broken relationships tear at the very reason behind our existence. "So when you are offering your gift at the altar," Jesus said, "if you remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister and then come offer your gift." The relationships we have with each other are that important. Our relationships with each other mirror our relationship with God. How can we ...

1714. When Jiggling Wires Is Not Good Enough

John 4:1-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... person is with the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus asks her, "Give me a drink." The woman is shocked. It was common knowledge that Jews did not share cups or bowls with Samaritans. The unnamed woman is surprised and questions Jesus. Jesus replies, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is that is saying to you, `Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water." As is often the case in John's gospel there is some level of misunderstanding in their conversation. Jesus ...

1715. May Christ Be Born In You

Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... places God breaks into our lives. John the Baptist was out in the desert proclaiming that the time had come for God to act. The long-awaited Messiah was coming. The time was at hand. But that was only part of John's message. TO PREPARE FOR GOD'S GIFT OF SALVATION WE NEED TO TURN OUR LIVES AROUND. That was the second theme of John's ministry. He came "proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins." John's message was simple and to the point. Change your ways because the Messiah will soon be ...

1716. Trying To Get The Pageant Right!

John 1:19-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... IS ALSO A TIME OF ANTICIPATION. It is a time of miracles and mysteries. In the wonderful Christmas Show presented each year at Rockefeller Center there is a scene acted out from Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol. It seems that the Cratchet family receives a wonderful gift of a prized turkey. Only Tiny Tim offers an explanation as to who could have possibly sent the turkey. When he says the name, Mr. Scrooge, his mother says, "Why would Mr. Scrooge lose his sense and do something like this?" Tiny Tim replies ...

1717. A Cross In A Cradle

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

King Duncan

... THE PROMISES OF GOD ARE NOT TO BE KEPT; THEY ARE TO BE SHARED. We who are followers of Jesus are heirs to God's promises, but they are not ours alone. They are for the whole world. That is why at the heart of Christmas is the giving of gifts. Mary took her baby back into her arms and continued up the Temple steps as Simeon left. So much had happened to Mary and her beloved Joseph that they probably didn't know what to expect next. First there was the visit of the angels telling them unbelievable news, then ...

1718. Watchers, Walkers And Worshipers

Acts 3:11-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... Mom pay the bills. But mainly, he said with a touch of sadness, he just watches." (1) This morning we want to talk about watchers. But we want to talk about walkers and workers as well. Let's start with today~s story. After the disciples received the gift of the Holy Spirit, they were filled with a new sense of confidence and power. They had a flame burning in their hearts; they had a message on their lips; and they had a great desire to accomplish wonderful things in the name of the risen Lord Jesus ...

1719. How Shall We Prepare?

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... YOU HAVE WEALTH, SHARE IT. The multitudes asked John, "What should we do?" John the Baptist answered, "He who has two coats, let him share with him who has none; and he who has food, let him do likewise." Christmas is a time of sharing. We exchange gifts with one another, but many of us will go beyond that. We will drop money into Salvation Army kettles, we will write checks to worthy community projects, some of us will make an end-of-the-year contribution to the church. There is something about this season ...

1720. A New Look For A New Year

Isaiah 61:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... was small by today's standards, only 5' 10-1/2". He was also light ” only 173 pounds. Still, he had a gift ” and I am not referring to his athletic ability. The gift was a voice inside his head that said, "Pat, you can do it." "You can do it, Pat," his two older brothers ... God. There is something about praising God that is healthy for soul, mind and body. Of course, like any great gift of God, even praise can be abused. According to Parade magazine, William Linkhaw, a North Carolina man, was convicted in ...

1721. Like The Love Of A Mother

John 10:27-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... shall never perish...." The very nature of God is to give. He gave us life in the first place. He sustains our lives with His gifts of sunshine and rain and much more. And when our days are finished on this planet, He gives us eternal life. Jesus once asked, "Which of ... him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a serpent? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask Him!" (Matthew 7:9-11) ...

1722. Freedom's Year

Galatians 3:26--4:7

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... to become their first president. He refused. He said that his work was the work of liberation. Others were better suited to the task of governing. But still they wanted to honor him. So they offered him a gift of 1 million pesos. And he accepted the gift on one condition. He asked that he might supplement that gift with monies from his own estate, and then use all of that money together to purchase the freedom of the 3,000 individuals in Peru who were still slaves to other men. And he did exactly that. And ...

1723. Traveling Light

Luke 10:1-24

Sermon

Caroly R. Gibson

... . Our mind reels sometimes. It is not a life of simplicity but a life of multiplicity if we're not careful. It can lead to fragmentation rather than unification. If we're not careful it can destroy our soul. Lindberg has been given a gift from the sea. It is the gift of simplicity. The sea and her little beach house have taught her the art of shedding; how little one can get along with, not how much. Clothes for instance. Instead of a closet full, a suitcase full. Shelter ” no rugs, no curtains. She found ...

1724. One Came Back

Luke 17:11-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... man received something he never expected. Jesus saw faith in the man at his feet. Jesus looked right at him and said, "Get up and go on your way; your faith has made you well." This man received more than just physical healing. He also received the gift of grace. Another translation has Jesus respond with these words: "Get up and be on your way; your faith has brought you salvation." (The Anchor Bible) When we say thank you we often receive a greater blessing for our effort. A man named John Canuso made a ...

1725. It's Hard To Be Number Two

John 1:29-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... and support to one more talented than he. That is why Jesus would later say about John. "There has never been," said, Jesus, "a greater man than John the Baptist." (Mt. 11:11) It takes a special person to rise above the threat of a person more talented, more gifted, more attractive. Do you have what it takes? You are a special child of God. Relax. Live in the light of the love of an abundant God and do not be afraid to share that love with anyone ” even the person who may one day be your rival. 1 ...

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