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1801. At War with Myself

Romans 7:15-25a

Sermon

William G. Carter

... doesn't always work out that way. He knows he has been claimed by Jesus Christ, called to live as God's apostle, and filled with the gifts of the Holy Spirit. He knows this; yet it is one thing to know it, it is another to live it day to day. He says, "I ... best do this by realistically determining how God has made us - what our primary faults and temptations are, as well as our gifts - not that we might better "know ourselves," or in modern parlance, "feel good about ourselves," but in order that we might ...

1802. The Day of the Lord

1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11

Sermon

Rick Brand

... the first to be greeted by the Lord. There are always some faithful people who believe they have outsmarted God and Jesus, or by special gift of the Holy Spirit, they have broken the code and now know the hour and the place. There are others who will tell you that ... for us is a day of completion and fulfillment. It is a day of judgment and punishment to those who have refused to accept the gift, but for those who have lived and labored in obedience to the light of God's grace, it is the completion of a long ...

1803. Hope Is Medicinal

Mark 1:40-45

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... sudden there is integration. All we see is degeneration, and then there is regeneration. And we didn't expect it, so we say it was a miracle. Why it happened, we don't know. All we know is that we did not make it happen. It was a mystery, a gift given to us, and it is called healing. So there is a power in the world that breaks down, and there is a power that builds up. And Mark wants you to see that that power of healing was incarnated, focused, and made effective, in Jesus of Nazareth. And that ...

1804. Plain Talk

Luke 6:17-26

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... children are dressed the same way as the adults. They look like little adults. And they are happy. And they are well behaved. You can see the love that binds these families together. It is quite lovely. It is wistfully attractive. "Tis a gift to be simple, Tis a gift to be free, Tis a gift to come down to where we ought to be." The same song could be easily sung, "Tis a blessing to be poor," and mean the same thing. So Christians, some of them, have always taken on voluntary poverty in order to achieve a ...

1805. Try to Be Nice

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... the third chapter. It reads like a thank you note. The occasion of the letter is stated there. It is to thank them for sending a gift to him. You see, he is in prison. Actually he is probably in house arrest, in Rome. He's not going anywhere. He is there ... past behind you. God wants you to live the life that God has given to you. God doesn't want you to waste away this beautiful gift that he has given to you. The days are going by, they are dwindling down. One day you are going to wake up and discover ...

1806. Christmas 2

Jn 1:1-18 · Mt 2:13-15, 19-23 · Jer 31:7-14 · Eph 1:3-19 · Ps 147

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... Zion. Epistle: Ephesians 1:3-14,15-19a In Christ God blessed us with spiritual blessings and made us sons and daughters through grace, and Paul prays that his people may have wisdom. Verses 3-6 deal with praise to God for spiritual blessings which come with the gift of the Spirit. From eternity we are destined to be sons and daughters of God through the grace of Christ. Verses 15-18 speak of thanksgiving for the faith of the Ephesians and of a prayer for wisdom and knowledge of Christ. Gospel: John 1:1-18 ...

1807. Lent 2

Genesis 12:1-8, Romans 4:1-25, 2 Timothy 1:1-2:13, John 3:1-21

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John R. Brokhoff

... every person regardless of moral or physical conditions. There are no national nor racial limitations. Eternal life is offered to any and every one who believes in Jesus. There is, then, no excuse for anyone's not going to heaven. 3. Eternal life (vv. 15, 16). Eternal life is a gift of God to those who believe in Jesus. It is a life in and with Christ. He is life, and to be one in him is to share in eternal life. If life is true life, it is inherently eternal, for Christ is eternal. This life begins not at ...

1808. Proper 13

Matthew 14:13-21, Romans 8:28-39, Romans 9:1-29, Nehemiah 9:1-37, Isaiah 55:1-13, Genesis 32:22-32

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John R. Brokhoff

... he learned that Esau with 400 men were coming to him, Jacob was scared that Esau was coming to kill him. To appease Esau, he sent gifts in advance and then his servants, wives, and children. He remained at the end of the procession. Jacob spent the night in prayer as he ... them. Your money is no good - v. 2. Your labor is no good - v. 2. b. Possible ways to get them. Come to God for the gifts - v. 3. Enter into a covenant of love - v. 3. Lesson 2: Romans 9:1-5 (C) See Lesson 2, Proper 14, Pentecost 12 (RC, E ...

1809. The Offense of Grace

Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 5:38-42

Sermon

Susan R. Andrews

... when he gives authority to faithless Peter, Jesus gives them - and gives us - grace. He gives us the benefit of the doubt, the gift of a second chance, the lavish and generous blessing of unconditional love. And then Jesus asks us to do the same - to take ... , "I come from German stock, and there is an old tradition in our family. Whenever someone moves into a new home they are given three gifts: a broom to sweep away the evil spirits, a loaf of bread to make their house into a home, and a pinch of salt to ...

1810. The Process of Love

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

Stephen M. Crotts

... , love does not exist. Jesus had intrinsic knowledge. He could look at the woman at the well and tell of her failed romances. He told Nathaniel just looking at him that he was a Hebrew in whom there was no guile. And, indeed, sometimes God gifts us with such discernment. Haven't you ever looked deeply in another's face and seen broken commandments, great suffering, or bitterness? Mostly, however, we get to know people by taking the time to ask questions and listen. "Who are you?" "What brings you here ...

1811. Show Me Your Passport

Philippians 1:12-30

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... the most important tasks, or achieving the most accomplishments. Being a citizen of the gospel means that the needs of others and the community itself determines our course of action. When it's time to give aid we must give aid. When it's time to give thanks for the gifts of others we must give thanks. As citizens of the gospel we find our strength in Christ--even as we become vulnerable to the whole world. Maybe the best way we can repair our image in the world right now isn't to know and show how to BE ...

1812. The Purple Church

Acts 2:42-47

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... Christians. In today's text from Acts, Luke describes the relationships and the attitudes that bound together that very first group of post-Pentecost followers of The Way. If Luke's details are somewhat idealized it's because he's focused more on the incarnated gift of the Holy Spirit, and less on the weaknesses of the all too fleshly human beings. Luke is prophesying the church's way forward into the future. He knows the power of the Holy Spirit to make possible the communion of minds, hearts, and spirits ...

1813. Night Vision

2 Peter 1:12-21

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... He's decided to return to school and continue to mooch off mom and dad. T. J. Simers wrote the following excerpt in the Los Angeles Times. "He's been mooching off us for 21 years; what's one more year?" Bob Leinart said. Linda and Bob Leinart produced a gifted quarterback who could have left USC with a degree and signed an NFL contract that would have put something like $14 million in the bank under the kid's name. Last year, Bob said he refinanced his home to pay the $20,000 premium for a $1 million Lloyd ...

1814. God for Dummies

Luke 10:25-37

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... good at comforting others? Offer your life or time as a counselor to the troubled. Do you love to share knowledge? Become a teacher. Do you feel music through your fingers even when they are opening envelopes? Perform or produce music for the world. Whatever your gift, whatever your strength, flex it. Tone it. Pump it up. With All Your...MIND: You can't just avoid the "real" world by living in your mind, no matter how well-furnished and occupied it may be. But God-love must interact with every thought you ...

1815. Taking Aim

Acts 2:14-41

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... 39). In other words, the sentence of conviction was for all. But, thankfully, so was the message of forgiveness and salvation. Just as the sins of each new generation find new ways to crucify, so each new generation stands eligible for Gods grace, for the gifts of salvation and new life in the Holy Spirit made possible through Jesus' death and resurrection. God's offer of grace and forgiveness is open this morning to all who repent: God's offer is open to Jew, Gentile, weak, strong, rich, poor. We might ...

1816. The Real Dish Network

John 10:1-21

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... voices of strangers who might harm them (verse 8). Sheep are good receivers. They might not be creative or clever. But they can find and follow the frequency that promises them a life of rich pastures and safe sheepfolds. Isn't it comforting to know that Christ offers us the gift of abundant life if we can just manage to be as smart as a sheep? That's all it takes. What if we had to be as fast as peregrine falcons? Or as strong as elephants? Or ants? Or as clever as foxes? But no, we only have to exhibit ...

1817. Bad or Good?

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... stamped the envelopes, handed them to her boy who promptly deposited them in the corner of the mailbox. Later, the mother noticed that there was one card left in the box. She picked it up and looked at the verse, It read: "This little card is just to say, a gift you'll love is on the way." We get caught. We always get caught. Forget Santa Claus is coming to town. God came to town, a town called Bethlehem, and God comes down to every town. You better watch out. You better not pout. You better not cry. I'm ...

1818. Be Ready!

Matthew 24:36-51

Sermon

King Duncan

... quite obviously. When you prepare yourself to celebrate the true spirit of Christmas, you also prepare yourself for the coming of Christ. First of all, focus on your relationships. Relationships are what life is all about. You’re thinking about gifts you can buy for those who are significant in your life. That’s good. Gifts bring joy to both the receiver and the giver. That’s a wonderful part of the Christmas season. But the Advent/Christmas season gives us the opportunity to do more than merely give ...

1819. The Dash of Discipleship

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... Jr. died in a plane crash his uncle, Senator Edward Kennedy, eulogized his nephew with a long list of his good works and impressive accomplishments. He noted, however, that young John had been gifted with many talents, but had sadly not received the gift of years. The dash between his birth date and death date was very short. The gift of years, when it's received, allows us to find new expressions for our mission, new ways to bear fruit as we grow and change. Grandma Moses was discovered and celebrated by ...

1820. The Candles of Advent - Year A

Bulletin Aid

Richard J. Fairchild

... that mourns in lonely exile here, until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel shall come to thee, O Israel. VOICE - Today is the third Sunday of Advent - the Sunday of Joy. VOICE - Our joy is in God and in his son Jesus Christ. Like peace, joy is a gift from God. It overtakes us and fills us when we remember what God has done and what he has promised to do. VOICE - We light this candle today to remind us that Christ came, and is coming, so that all people might have a rich and abundant life. We ...

1821. The World's Greatest Cover Up

Romans 4:1-25

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... may have to imbue righteousness in the individual. Righteousness can only be received from God; righteousness can only be a gift that comes by grace through faith. Yet especially here in America, where we like to think we can reinvent ... a mile away, no matter how hard we work to cover up the stench with flowery fragrances. It's only through grace that we're offered the gift of a divinely sanctioned cover up the cover-up that makes us clean at last. Jesus' blood covers our sins. We cannot cover up our sins to ...

1822. Not What We Expected

Isaiah 11:1-16

Sermon

King Duncan

... beloved an early Christmas present. “That’s a bad thing?” Pastor Jewell asked. The young man explained that this was a gift his future wife really needed. He should have known better. The future wife rolled her eyes and announced, “It was a ... Some went home to be with the Lord, and to the life that is truly life. And every Christmas, those who survived remembered the gift of light that shone even in the darkest places. (5) You and I cannot imagine the deprivation of those prisoners. But there are times ...

1823. The Oneness of Twoness

Romans 14:1--15:13

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton ! At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter. And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace. The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded The reason for the season, stopped before it started. So as you celebrate "Winter Break" under your "Dream Tree" Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me. Choose your words carefully, choose what you say Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS, not Happy ...

1824. Looking for Shoots or Roots?

Matthew 11:1-19

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... lives will be “weighed in the balance” is not a balancing scale, but a cross? You mean that I can discover the “gifts” of Christmas not just by opening presents under a tree, but by giving to the local food bank, or providing for a child ... though they didn’t know it, but who is missing at the Christmas tree and table this year, and to give thanks to God for the gift of that person by saying out loud their names as you say: “I thank you God for the Adventual presence in my life of . . . . . .. .”] ...

1825. By God’s Spirit

Zechariah 4:1-14

Sermon

James McCormick

... . I believe that God wants to meet us here and speak His word of life and give His gift of grace. I really believe in the presence and power of God! There is no more urgent task confronting ... begin to cooperate with that. But when we do, when we do, we discover that God is a loving Father who knows how to give good gifts to His children. He is even more anxious to give us good gifts than we are to receive them. We are never alone and on our own. In every experience God is there. In every life situation God ...

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