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1751. The Shared Life of the People of God

Galatians 6:1-10

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... of simple but deep faith was the channel. King described it: “On a particular Monday evening, following a tension - packed week which included being arrested and receiving numerous threatening phone calls, I spoke at a mass meeting. I attempted to convey an impression of strength and courage, although I was inwardly depressed and fear—stricken. At the end of the meeting Mother Pollard came to the front of the church and said, “Come here, son.” I immediately went to her and hugged her. “Something ...

1752. The Harvest of the Spirit, Part 2

Galatians 5:16-26

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... . Do you remember him? He won the 1984 Olympics gold medal in Greco Roman wrestling. He was the first American to ever win it at the time of the Olympics. He had been a victor over Hodgkin’s disease, a victory that is impressive as the gold medal. On television he talked about another victory – his victory over cancer. He was all smiles, filled with happiness though the final verdict was not in — and there was still the possibility of recurrence. I remembered again the television presentation ...

1753. When God Seems Far Off

Psalm 10:1-18

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... . Martin Luther King witness this in his book, Strength to Love. “On one Monday evening following a tension packed week which included being arrested and receiving numerous threatening phone calls, spoke at a mass meeting. I attempted to convey an overt impression of strength and courage, although I was inwardly depressed and fear-stricken. At the end of the meeting Mother Pollard came to the front of the church and said, ‘Come here son’, I went to her and hugged her affectionately. ‘Something ...

1754. Joy Comes in the Morning

Psalm 30:1-12

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... this respect. The people with whom we open up our lives and share the intimacies of our hearts are those people we feel a strong need for, and know that they have a reciprocal need for us. “Every once in a while, you’ll be introduced to a person who impresses you. Your instincts tell you that this is a special person you would like to get to know better. But if that person does not need in you what you are needing in him, then he’ll never open up and let you enter his life. There’s got to ...

1755. A Good Judge of Character

Lk 7:36-50

Illustration

King Duncan

... 's parents for the first time. As she checked out her appearance one last time, she noticed that her shoes looked dingy. So she gave them a fast swipe with the paper towel she had used to blot the bacon she had for breakfast. Arriving at the impressive home, she was greeted by the parents and their much-beloved, but rotten-tempered, poodle. The dog got a whiff of the bacon grease on the young woman's shoes and followed her around all evening. At the end of the evening, the pleased parents remarked, "Cleo ...

1756. He Leadeth Me

Psalm 23:1-6

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... who sit close to him, and when they watch the stars, they say things that they think they’re supposed to say. They say, “It sure makes you feel close to God, doesn’t it Father.” “You sure feel like God has a plan, don’t you Father.” Trying to impress a priest, and one as old as he is. Ridiculous. He tries to remember how that song went that the Monks sang in the morning, but it’s so far away. It’s just so far off. It’s just like the sound of an ocean miles away. And then ...

1757. The Beginning of the Story

Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... to the Grand Canyon looked at that mighty panorama of God’s craftsmanship and said, “Man, something happened here!” That’s what Mark’s Gospel is saying, and that’s what you say as you get into it. You read the Gospel of Mark, and you get the impression that Jesus has come to take charge of the world. He has come to release you from whatever holds you back - to set you free from whatever enslaves you, to heal you of whatever ails you, to fill your life with meaning and joy. Mark had one signal ...

1758. The World's Best-Known Widow

Mark 12:41-44

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... behind shaded windows. But the mere presence of it bespoke a certain air of individuality and distinction for its owner - paused briefly as it was before that regulating traffic signal, until surging out ahead of the pack when the light changed to green. It was an impressive sight - bearing in it a kind of testimonial to the skill and ingenuity that could produce it and to the spirit that had both taste and financial wherewithal to enjoy it. I suppose it would not be at all inaccurate to admit I looked on ...

1759. Judas, A Person Like Us

Mark 14:43-52

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... Jesus and playing a significant role in his last days, Judas’ face is the most tragic. Not only is it the most tragic, it is the most baffling and the most perplexing. Those who have looked at Judas through the years have not come away with the same impression. But that’s true to life isn’t it? People don’t always see things the same way. Therefore, I would like to begin by disclaiming a perception of Judas that is rather common. I’d like to disclaim the notion held by a lot of folks that ...

1760. Light a Candle

Matthew 5:14

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

It was a large impressive waiting room, furnished with the finest of furniture and stocked with the latest magazines. On this particular day, it was packed full of people waiting to see one of three physicians. In the corner of that packed waiting room there sat an elderly lady crying. At first she wept softly, ...

1761. Fulfilling the Vision

Acts 2:14-21

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... . That is my prayer. The spirit unites us. The spirit inspires, excites, and thrills us. On Easter Sunday we had visitors from China in one of our services. They were delightful people and at a luncheon the next day, one of our members asked their impressions of our worship service. Of course, they were complimentary. However, the Chinese pastor who was among the group said, “You know, if I jumped around like Dr. Olds does in the pulpit on Sunday morning, they would think I was drunk with whiskey". You ...

1762. Impossible Possibilities

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... say I cannot remember a single one of them." The pastor wrote this reply: “Dear Sir, I have been married for 30 years. During that time I have eaten 32,850 meals. I must say that I cannot remember the menu of a single meal. Yet I have the distinct impression that without them I would have starved to death a long time ago." God works in mysterious ways. The important thing today is not the sermon. It is not about the preacher. It is about God who chose to climb down on earth for the likes of you and me ...

1763. Household of Faith

II Timothy 1:3-7

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... House. In the close quarters of family life we learn to honor God and respect ourselves. In the daily routines of our relational lives we develop a standard by which we interact with human beings everywhere. Day by day we form the habits, set the priorities, and give the impressions that will go with us to the grave. If the Lord is going to find faith on the earth when he returns, it will depend, in a large degree, on how we do in our relationships with one another. On this Mother's Day I'd like to talk ...

1764. Embracing an Endless Line of Servants

1 Corinthians 3:5-23

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... years is jobless. At the depths of his despair, Mr. Holland is invited to the school auditorium. To his complete surprise the place is packed with former students who have assembled to honor him. In what he thought was marking time, he had made a lasting impression upon the lives of others. Their lives had been shaped and formed by his faithfulness, and his students were thankful. It is grace that has seen us safe this far. We have made it, you and I, for twenty, forty, sixty, eighty, or ninety years; we ...

1765. Come, Holy Spirit, Come

Psalm 104:24-34

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... " (Psalm 104:24). When we want to be awed, we go to Disney World or visit the Wild Kingdom or some amusement park. When the Hebrews wanted to be awed, they took a walk in the wilderness or strolled beside the sea. The sights were imposing, impressive, inspiring, incredible. Psalm 104 is a canticle of creation. Everywhere the Psalmist turned he saw the mighty acts of God. God stretches out the heavens like a tent and sets the earth on its foundation. He waters goats from mountain springs and frolics with the ...

1766. The Kingdom for Which We Long

Matthew 13:31-35, Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:47-52

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... that it is here and now. But I need to also tell you that it is out there and not yet. And those who have eyes to see can embrace what is yet to be and yet to come. That is our understanding of the kingdom. It was a large impressive waiting room furnished with the finest of chairs and stocked with the latest magazines. On this particular day the place was full of people waiting to see one of three doctors. In one corner of that room, an elderly lady sat crying. At first she wept privately, but as the ...

1767. Can the Rich Be Saved?

Mark 10:17-27

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... middle class, who are really quite cared for, continue to buy bigger houses than we need, acquire more cars than we can drive and have more clothes than we can ever wear. Too many of us spend money we don’t have to buy things we don’t need to impress people we don’t like. We are forever and endlessly drowning in debt. Lest we think the Bible is silent on the subject of money, I remind you that the Bible says more about economics than any other social issue. 1. Proverbs 11:28 says, “He who trusts in ...

1768. Lost and Found

Luke 15:1-10

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... into a chaise lounge, reads a book, and eventually strikes up a conversation with whoever sits next to her. Soon the two become friends. Kathy then naturally talks about her faith. Bringing her new friends to church is a regular practice. The church was so impressed with her efforts that they wanted Kathy to serve on the evangelism committee: “Why should I spend hours with other Christians when I can sit by the pool and represent Christ?” she asked. We can sit and wait. There is power in that. When our ...

1769. Come to the Party

Luke 14:15-23

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... s house? Is that your responsibility at all? It would seem so from this parable. The Institute of American Church Growth asked 10,000 people why they came to church the first time. Here is what they said: 2% - special need 3% - walked in 6% - pastor impressed me 13% - programs interested me 76% - friend or relative invited me How long has it been since you invited a friend, relative, neighbor, co-worker, stranger to church? When are you going to begin? Jesus has a table spread, where the saints of God are ...

1770. How To Handle Criticism? Keep Moving

Luke 9:51-56

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... as a hermit or was an out-and-out liar. Words can hurt. Words do hurt. Words can hurt a lot. Words can hurt a lot more and do a lot more long-term damage than any puny stick or stone. Studies have shown how lasting an impression, how lifetime an impact, words can have on children. Children who receive constant criticisms about their looks, or their brains, or their abilities, grow up believing the words thrown at them. Some of you here this morning are spending your adulthood with the sound of “dummy ...

1771. Einstein and the Church

Luke 9:51-56

Illustration

Brett Blair

... authority. Only one institution met it with vigorous opposition and that was the Christian Church." Einstein confessed, "That which I once despised, I now love with a passion I cannot describe." The commitment of the Church in standing against evil made a profound impression upon Albert Einstein. Those individuals in the 1930's understood the cost associated with their actions, and they did not back down. The church today can do no less. Note: The quote is taken from Abingdon Preacher's Annual, 1992, p.208

1772. The Road of Joy

Philippians 4:4-7

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... ARE LIMITED! “No more let sins and sorrows grow." Every time we send a youth group on a mission trip or a group of adults to Russia, Africa, Honduras, or Mexico to work with our partner churches, they come home with one lasting impression. “We couldn't believe how joyful these people were." Whether living in AIDS infested Africa or hurricane ravaged New Orleans, our mission teams have constantly reported, “incredible joy among people who have nothing or have lost everything." How can this be? “We ...

1773. The Road of Peace

Isaiah 9:2-7

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... to bless, And sanctify to us our deepest distress. IV. IF WE WANT PEACE, WE MUST MOVE FROM THE HOUSE OF POWER TO THE HOUSE OF PRAYER. It is human nature to want to be in control. So we spend our lives trying to make a better impression, get a better job, receive additional attention, accumulate additional money, in the confusing hope that someone, someday will affirm us for whom we want to be. The name of the game is power, to be able to speak and have someone listen. So, we keep moving, keep working ...

1774. Amos: The Problem of Justice

Amos 5:18-24

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... the Bible. II. WHAT MAKES A NATION RIGHTEOUS? The people of Israel were religious, but were they righteous? They sang lively songs. They conducted meaningful worship. They had fabulous feasts. Their offerings exceeded expectations. But Amos announces that the Lord is not impressed with any of this. Have we confused righteousness with right wing politics? I can appreciate the culture wars going on in America. I shutter at those who want to wipe any reference to God off the pages of American history. A nation ...

1775. Daniel: The Problem of Power

Daniel 6:10-16

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

It was a large, impressive waiting room stocked with the latest magazines and furnished with the finest of furniture. On this particular day the place was packed with people waiting to see one of several physicians. In one corner of that waiting room, there sat an elderly lady crying. At first, she cried quietly, but ...

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