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1751. The Personal Touch

Mark 1:14-20

Sermon

Brett Blair

... approach where you introduce yourself to someone and then seek to save the soul. When Jesus introduced himself to these fishermen he asked them to follow and he would MAKE them fishers of men. He din’t say they would BE fishers of men. They were slowly made into disciples over the course of 3 years. It does not happen over night. It takes time for the Teacher to educate the student. It takes time for the Master to convey his skills to the apprentice. It takes time for the Lord to make these fishermen into ...

1752. You CAN Take It With You

Luke 24:36-49

Sermon

... Christ still carried on his body the scars of his life on earth. Last Sunday in Saint John’s Gospel we heard of Jesus’ meeting Thomas’ demand to see and to touch the Lord’s wounds. Once again today, we hear Jesus answering the questions that rose in his disciples’ hearts by showing them his scars. Jesus relieves their fears and troubles with these words, "See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself; handle me, and see; for a spirit has not flesh and bones as you see that I have" (Luke 24:39). It ...

1753. When A Grain Of Wheat Falls

John 12:20-36

Sermon

Brett Blair

... left for miracles to convince the people. No time left for debates with the religious leaders. No time left, the Passion is upon him. The grain of wheat has left the stalk making its descent to the soil below, its death a certainty, its rebirth yet begun. For the disciples this is the critical moment. It will be a model for them the rest of their lives. Are they willing to follow Jesus and serve as he has done? Whoever serves me must follow me, Jesus said, and where I am, my servant will also be. Next week ...

1754. Butterflies and Jesus

Mark 9:2-13

Sermon

Daniel G. Mueller

... a little of the majesty of God, still, his face shone so brightly from the experience that the people could not stand to look at him. He had to wear a veil over his face to darken the glow. Such an experience is what Jesus shared with his three disciples. The message of the Transfiguration is that Jesus Christ is God. Contrary to all those who say he was only a great man, or just a great prophet, or who say even less than that about him, the Gospels tell us - and we believe - that Jesus is God. "Without ...

1755. Give Up?

John 6:60-71

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... of the things he says. JUDAS: Oh, that last thing he said about eating his flesh -- is that it? MESHULLAM: Yes, that's exactly it. JUDAS: Your trouble is you're trying to understand it. MESHULLAM: Of course I'm trying to understand it. I'm one of his disciples. JUDAS: I told you when we started following Jesus not to listen to him. MESHULLAM: I remember you said that, but I thought you were just joking. JUDAS: I was not joking. I never joke. This is serious. If Jesus is going to be the Messiah and save our ...

1756. JESUS: Liar, Lunatic, Legend, or Lord

John 6:25-59

Sermon

Brett Blair

... Galilee and lands in the area known as Capernaum. Capernaum is a lush green area of Palestine. It has become Jesus second home. Born in Bethlehem he now makes Capernaum his base of operation. Situated on the Sea it gives him access by land as well as sea. The disciples are called from this area. Jesus is no longer an unknown in town. They know him and his family and this is the point of contention with the leaders in the synagogue: “You are the son of Joseph and Mary from Nazareth north of here. How is it ...

1757. Preconceived Ideas

Mark 8:27-38

Sermon

Brett Blair

... 's doghouse waiting for the end of the world. And Charlie Brown finally speaks up with a puzzled voice: I thought that Elijah was supposed to come back first." Well, Charlie Brown knew his Bible. Elijah was suppose to come back before the end time. When the disciples told Jesus that some people thought he was Elijah, they were expressing a common thought among the people that the end was very near. The Jews had held fast to this belief for over 900 years. Little wonder then that when Jesus was on the cross ...

1758. Fishers of Men

John 21:1-14

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... of a fish because Jesus had used the fish in his stories. When you write your name, people know who you are, and if you drew this fish, people knew you were a Christian. After Jesus was crucified, he rose from the dead and came back to talk to his disciples. One time Jesus came back while they were in a boat, fishing. He stood on the bank of the lake and they didn't recognize him. He shouted to them, telling them to throw their fishing nets on the other side of the boat so they would catch more fish ...

1759. Getting Into Practice

Luke 10:1-24

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... to distant lands or even work here in this country to spread the gospel of Jesus. In today's gospel story Jesus was helping the disciples get some practice in doing this kind of work. If I asked you to go out and greet the people each Sunday, you would ... Then, if some day I couldn't be here, you would be able to do it without me, and that would really be good. Jesus wanted the disciples to be ready to do this work without him because he would soon be leaving them. As we know, the Apostles did a very good job ...

1760. Jesus and Mary and Martha

Luke 10:38-42

Sermon

Dr. Boyd E. Wagner

... . Looking at this, there is another thing that we need to see that I think He is teaching us very clearly…and it is the absolute power of things or the tyranny of things. Both Mary and Martha received Jesus into their home and probably the rest of the disciples. Both desired to entertain him, to honor him, to comfort him, to worship him. Both are great friends… there’s no separation in this. And with a little imagination we can begin to see what is really going on here. It goes on in your home and in ...

1761. When The Risen Christ Comes Looking For Us

John 21:15-25

Sermon

James W. Moore

... conquer evil and death, but He also can resurrect us. He did that for Simon Peter that day. He can do it for you and me this day. That’s what John 21 teaches us. Who could ever forget that scene? After the Risen Christ serves the disciples breakfast (another Holy Communion), He looks Simon Peter square in the eye… and three times He asks him the same question: “Simon, do you love Me?” “Oh yes, Lord,” Simon answers, “You know I love you.” “Then, feed My sheep,” the Risen Lord says to him ...

1762. The Gift of Fire

Acts 2:14-41, Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... just as soon not have it. I suspect we are afraid of it. It is almost as if someone had given us a caged beast. We would be terrified at what would happen if somehow that cage would be opened. We read the account of what happened to those early disciples at Pentecost; we see what a tremendous effect the coming of the Spirit had on them, what an unbelievable difference was made in their lives; and somehow we know that if the Spirit came to us in that way, if the fire would take hold of US like it did ...

1763. Only Heroes Need Apply

Mark 8:34-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... call to self-denial. FINALLY THE CALL TO FOLLOW JESUS IS A CALL TO DO JUST THAT ” TO FOLLOW. "If any want to become my followers," said Jesus, "Let them deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." What kind of life does the disciple of Jesus live? That's easy. The disciple of Jesus lives as Jesus would live if Jesus were our contemporary. That is, the call to follow Jesus is a call to walk in his shoes. It is to live out the life of love that Jesus lived long ago. John Sherrill, Roving Editor ...

1764. Gambling On God

Acts 1:12-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... I went to Las Vegas recently. I lost my car, I lost my watch, I lost my money. I lost everything but my good-luck charm." Gambling can turn into a deadly disease that destroys families as well as individuals. So it may disturb us to see the disciples casting lots to determine who would succeed Judas. They might have flipped a coin or drawn cards or rolled dice. The method is not important. The point is this seems to be a strange way to make an important decision about who would join their governing body. We ...

1765. A Firm Grip On Your Balloon

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... mere spectators. But this is the first group that was surely there at Pentecost ” the spectators. THEN THERE WERE THE SCOFFERS. These were people who were not afraid to get involved ” they simply jumped in on the opposite side. These were those who ridiculed the disciples and said they were intoxicated. In response, Peter was obliged to point out that it was too early in the day for them to be intoxicated. Rather, he said, this was the fulfillment of what was spoken by the prophet Joel that God's Spirit ...

1766. A Pentecostal Church

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... only natural. We need to understand, however, that the first Pentecost was an unique event in human history. The descent of the Spirit on the church on that sacred day was an act of God, not of man. It was not something that was conjured by the disciples. Because it was an act of God, we need to see some of the very important implications. FIRST OF ALL, PENTECOST SERVES TO REMIND US THAT THE CHURCH IS THE CREATION OF GOD. We are unlike any other institution in that respect. Beginning with Christ's selection ...

1767. A Strategy For Status Seekers

Luke 14:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... you will be repaid. Instead, when you give a feast, invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind, and you will be blessed for they cannot repay you. You will be repaid at the resurrection for the just." Obviously Jesus was not interested in helping his disciples win the status game. He knew, however, how potent this drive to be No. 1 is. Ask any employer what is the most important motivator of employees besides money and he or she will say, "Recognition." As someone once put it, "If we had our way, most ...

1768. How Much Faith Is Enough?

Luke 17:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... in the sea,' and it would obey you." Notice how similar the words are to those in Matthew. But there is a difference. This time Jesus launches into a discourse on the importance of being an obedient servant. In other words, He seems to be saying to His disciples that their problem is not their lack of faith. Just a tiny bit of faith will work wonders. The problem is their lack of action! If they were doing what they ought to be doing, they would see the results they are seeking. Do you see the difference ...

1769. Who's The Blind One Around Here?

John 9:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... and a nurse were in the area that day to offer their help? William firmly believes that God had a part in what took place that day twenty-five years ago. In our gospel lesson Jesus and his disciples are confronted with a man who was born blind. He never saw the face of his mother or father. When the disciples saw the blind man they had a question to ask Jesus. It was the common belief of the day to associate sin with illnesses. If a person committed a sin they believed some illness or accident would happen ...

1770. Beneath The Cross

Matthew 21:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... first Palm Sunday expectations were running high. Something was about to happen. Everyone could feel it. And something did happen. FOR ONE THING, JESUS FULFILLED A PROPHECY. On the outskirts of Jerusalem, with the holy city looming clearly in their view, Jesus sent two of his disciples ahead to find a donkey and a colt. Jesus told them, "Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me." We are given a clue that Jesus was ...

1771. Get Your Third Class Tickets Here!

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... be the testimony of many Christians. Each day with Jesus is better than the day before, says a Gospel tune, and it’s true. And the Good News for the day is that the best is yet to come. Jesus had not gone away. He had gone up. His disciples received a promise that one day he would return. That’s an important promise. It says that this world is headed somewhere. It says that third-class ticket holders will one day see the fruit of their labors. It says that one day Christ will reign over all. Pastor ...

1772. The Salvation Army Parade

Mark 11:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Jerusalem could be seen for miles in all directions. The city seemed so peaceful from a distance. From this vantage point Jesus realized that the end of his earthly ministry was soon approaching. "The hour has come," Jesus tells his followers. He instructs two of his disciples to go into a nearby village where they will find a colt that has never been ridden. "Untie it," Jesus tells them, "and bring it." If someone asks why they are taking the colt, they are simply to say, "The Lord needs it." With that ...

1773. All You Need Is A Miracle

John 6:1-15

Sermon

King Duncan

... wishing that he had been in the back of the group, instead of standing next to Christ. But he rallied, and answered Jesus the best he could. He said, "Six months wages wouldn't even buy enough bread for each of them to get a taste." Another of the disciples, Andrew, saw Philip's distress and tried to help. He told Jesus that he had seen a young boy with five barley loaves and two fish. "But what good are they among so many people?" Andrew asked. We can see his point. What is the use of even considering ...

1774. When More Is Never Enough

Mark 10:17-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... how much God does every day to keep our world working as well as it does." The young boy had a remarkable understanding of God for someone his age, or any age. (6) God has everything under control. Only God can save us. What Jesus told his disciples both shocked and amazed them. They had left their families, their jobs, everything they had, and Peter reminded Jesus of this. Jesus replied that in following him there will indeed be many rewards. "Truly I tell you," Jesus said, "there is no one who has left ...

1775. Sons And Daughters Of Thunder

Mark 10:35-45

Sermon

King Duncan

... drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?" To which the brothers James and John replied. "We are able." Before too long, of course, word of James' and John's request filtered back to the other ten disciples. As you might imagine the others were upset with the brothers. They were angry with them for sneaking off and cornering Jesus that way. For you see, they also longed for the top positions in the coming kingdom. They too dreamed of positions of power and prestige ...

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