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1926. How Can You Tell A Christian?

John 13:31-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... sessions! He wanted to look competent, too, I suppose. (3) Fake antennas, fake eyeglasses. What's next ” fake Christianity? Unfortunately, yes. An old woman lay seriously ill in a hospital. Her closest friend read Isaiah 25"6-9 aloud to her. Wanting the comfort and support of faith, the sick woman asked her friend to hold her hand. On the other side of the bed, her husband, who considered himself a deeply religious man and who prided himself for his boldness in having a "Honk, if you love Jesus" bumper ...

1927. How To Stay Young Forever

Revelation 22:1-6

Sermon

King Duncan

... to come. It means a lot to me that you are active in our church, but that's not a condition to receive the living water. I hope you've always lived a decent and upright life, but that's not a condition either. Neither is your financial support. This water that will keep you forever young within is offered with no strings attached. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS ACCEPT IT. The only requirement is trust. Perhaps some of you saw the adventure film, INDIANA JONES AND THE FINAL QUEST. In this action-packed thriller ...

1928. What's This World Coming To Anyway?

Luke 15:11-32

Sermon

Randolph W. Barr

... . A party where they don't even take care of the church property." Wayne came back into the conversation. "What's the world coming to, pastor? Hank and I and lots of other folks here at church work real hard every day. We try to make a decent living to support our families. We try to lead good lives. But we are always taken for granted. Not that you have to make a big deal over us, but you seem to be more interested in the newcomers and all of the weirdos that come around here than you are with those ...

1929. Jesus Says, 'Just Do It'

Luke 17:1-10

Sermon

Dr. Chane M. Hutton

... literally don't take it seriously." Frieda certainly takes the Bible seriously. During the last thirty years, using the earnings from her little shop, she has given over 1,000 Palestinian youth a higher education in North America or Europe. She has built and supported the operation of three medical clinics in the West Bank. She has built and operates two orphanages. There is no way of determining the good that this Christian woman has done over the years. Frieda Hannah is a modest person. She is always ...

1930. Thankful Day By Day

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... he would dress himself as a monk and go out to the poor part of town to see how these people lived. One day the disguised king came to a simple hut, where he met a cobbler. The cobbler was a poor man who was just barely able to support himself, but he praised God mightily, even in his lowly circumstances. The king was impressed but he did a curious thing. The king issued a decree that no one could repair shoes without a costly cobbler's permit. That night, the king disguised himself and visited the cobbler ...

1931. Good News For Tough Times

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... his life preaching and sharing the gospel to the people on the streets in Houston, Texas. He built a church with his own money. He built a Youth Center to keep young people off the streets and off drugs and out of bars and taverns. Recently, he needed money to support the work he had started. So he used the skills he had. He went back into the ring. Foreman says the real victory is in what Christ has done for him. He says he cannot comprehend why he would have been so bad in the past. Friends and family ...

1932. I, Caiaphas

John 18:12-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... 't find out about the death sentence until it was too late. The Nazarene's disciples were so shocked all of them just disappeared. They made no attempts to stir up the Passover mobs against us. We had put out an executive order that anyone found supporting the Nazarene would be liable to death by crucifixion. This pretty much stopped anyone with a yen for rebellion. Later that night I got to thinking about all of this, and I might as well admit that I felt good. After all, I Caiaphas had acted decisively ...

1933. Are You Successful Or Do You Just Have Money?

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... the world a better place requires a commitment of the will - a commitment to live a life of integrity and love. It means standing for those things that are good and right and reaching out in love and generosity to people who need your help and support. In short, it means living like Jesus lived. It means a willingness to sacrifice for the greater good ” a willingness to share your time and your resources with others. That's principle number one. Will the world be a better place because you have been here ...

1934. Gambling On God

Acts 1:12-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... lotteries. Even though it is acknowledged that recreational gambling takes money from the very people in our society who can least afford it and inevitably brings in its wake an element of unsavory behavior, many people see it as a painless way to support schools and to fund other desirable government activities. It has become part of the quick-fix, no-fault, minimum-commitment mentality that grips our society today. It is sad. Most intelligent people recognize that gambling is for losers. No one beats the ...

1935. Where Is Your Home?

2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... undivided attention. A few years ago, actor Kirk Douglas wrote his autobiography and called it THE SON OF THE RAGMAN. In it, he talks about his growing-up years with parents who had recently immigrated from Russia. He recalls that his mother was warm and supportive as she did her best to adjust to a new country, but he remembers his father as stern, untrusting, strict, and cold. Unaccustomed to giving words of encouragement, a pat on the back, or a hug, his father remained a distant and very private man ...

1936. Stealth Christians

Mark 7:31-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... of England's poor. These women in turn began to expose their husbands to what they were learning. The result? Laws were passed in Parliament, and organizations were founded that made a great difference in the English way of life. Society became more tolerant and more supportive of the poor and the downcast. And not a little of it can be attributed to the nannies who worked behind the scenes doing what they knew Christ had called them to do. (7) Was that revolution the product of lots of noisy hype? No, just ...

1937. The Problem With Giving Up Chocolates

Mark 8:34-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... carry on her work. Carrie Chapman Catt had just the courage, dedication, and intelligence to do it. Not long after Carrie met Susan B. Anthony, something happened in Carrie's life to steel her resolve even more. Her husband died suddenly, and Carrie was forced to support herself in one of the low-paying, menial jobs that were the only preserve for widowed women at that time. This opened her eyes even more to the powerlessness of the average woman in America. Now she knew that she would dedicate her life to ...

1938. The Leadership Principles Of Jesus

Hebrews 5:11-6:12

Sermon

King Duncan

... members of this congress are painfully slow to move. The representatives lack imagination or are even self-serving. As you watch you wonder how in the world they will emerge with a united spirit. Adams, seeing the issues clearly, struggles to gather support for what he believes in so strongly. Even though no colonies have ever before broken away from a mother country, these men must seize the hour and vote for independence. Unfortunately, John Dickenson from Pennsylvania gets a motion passed that in order ...

1939. A Distant Light

Isaiah 2:1-5

Sermon

King Duncan

... there was no more war, no more killing, no more hatred? Wouldn't you like to live in a city like that? Wouldn't you even love to live in a home where there was not anger, no words of spite; where people always loved and believed in and supported one another? Let's go one step farther. Wouldn't it be wonderful if within your own heart all fear and anger and hurt could be dispelled? "Come walk in the light," advises Isaiah. You see, light is essential to growth and healing. Darkness stunts growth and can lead ...

1940. Making It Last

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

Timothy J. Smith

... he certainly didn't greet the people with a warm welcome. People traveled out to the hot, dry desert to see John the Baptist. When they caught up with John, he greeted them by calling them "snakes." Certainly this wasn't a way to influence people and win supporters. Who would want to go to a church where the pastor greeted people entering the church by saying, "Welcome, you snakes!" That's one pastor who is going to move in a hurry. The people for some reason stayed with John the Baptist in the desert. John ...

1941. The Other Side Of Christmas

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

King Duncan

... an open chest in which we see the gifts of the three wise men ”the gold, frankincense and myrrh. No doubt as the years went by Mary saw her son grow to manhood, then into his twenties. First he worked beside Joseph. Now in Joseph's absence he was supporting the family as a carpenter. Mary wonders if God had mocked her with cruel jokes that her son was the One who would redeem his people. So again and again she would go to the chest and gently touch the gifts, as if to convince herself that the promises ...

1942. Mary's Song

Luke 1:46-56

Sermon

King Duncan

... to protect the life of their son. Martin Luther, in commenting on the flight to Egypt remarks, "The artists give her a donkey. The gospels do not." Probably, she trudged over the hills in winter on foot, nursing her precious child and leaning on her beloved Joseph for support. It was not until after Herod's death that the young family was able to return to their home in Nazareth. In a world filled with refugees it is important to know that our Lord was at one time a refugee himself. The next dozen or so ...

1943. Casting Out An Evil Spirit

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... give hope to cancer patients. His incredible journey took him to the top of the Seven Summits, an accomplishment known as the "Explorer's Grand Slam." Through his foundation, the Sean Swarner Cancer Climbs, he continues to motivate and support individuals affected by cancer, demonstrating that despite the most daunting challenges, the human spirit, perseverance, and a positive mindset can achieve remarkable feats. Sean Swarner’s story is a testament to resilience, courage, and the limitless potential of ...

1944. Written In Our Hearts

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

Sermon

King Duncan

... not as one of America's black leaders but as his mother's child. "Mama," he said, "You told me that if I trust God, He will take care of me. Mama, thank you." (5) Do you have that kind of trust? Is your life undergirded with that kind of support? Do you have that kind of peace within? That's the mark of maturity in the Christian faith. I was reading a humorous account about a young couple who were trying to decide what kind of child birth method to use. Like most couples having children, nowadays, they were ...

1945. Three Temptations Of The American People

Mark 6:1-6

Sermon

King Duncan

... the benefits of citizenry while avoiding the headaches of civic responsibility. Is our community a better community because we live in it? Our city? Our state? Is the PTA stronger because we have a child in school? Can the United Way count on our support? These are not glamorous questions. These are simply the nuts and bolts of citizenship. Are you parking on someone else's nickel? That is the first temptation: To enjoy the fruit of freedom without tending the tree of liberty. THE SECOND TEMPTATION OF THE ...

1946. Leadership Styles For A New Millennium

Matthew 2:13-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... . It was a harmless enough act, perhaps a simple gesture of holiday spirit. However, a plant manager noticed the hats and called for them to be removed. They were "inappropriate for the workplace," he said. The next day, in what became a symbolic show of support, 100 coworkers of the two original hat bearers arrived at work wearing red Santa hats. Not to be outwitted, the manager suspended all the employees. It took the intervention of the union to get the hats off and the employees back to work. The case ...

1947. Choose Life!

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... who have given up control of their lives. “We don’t take no interest in nothin’.” William Willimon tells of seeing a movie years ago in which one of the leading players lived a tragic life, careening from one disaster to the next, never able to hold a job or support a family or keep friends. He finally dies in a tavern brawl. At his death, one of the men who had tried in vain to befriend him and help him get his life in order says, “Joe died almost like he was born. He came into this world kicking ...

1948. Not Having Seen Him, You Love Him

1 Peter 1:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Back home they sang and whistled the tunes to all of MY FAIR LADY's hits hoping no one would suspect they never saw it. There are people who have never really had Christ make a difference in their lives. These folks are active in church. They support all the right causes. But they are whistling tunes that belie what is really missing in their hearts. They admire Christ, they identify with his teachings, but they cannot be said to love him. He is still somewhat of a stranger. We love him, not having seen ...

1949. Response To The Resurrection: Christian People In A Pluralistic Society

Acts 17:16-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... Novak, representing the right. They asked Robertson some very pointed questions. One of these concerned a fundraising letter that was mailed out by the Robertson Organization following his victory in the Michigan state caucus in which he said to his supporters, "The Christians are winning." Mark Greene wanted to know how nonChristians were to feel about Robertson's candidacy in light of such a statement. Could Robertson be president of all the people if he was representing only the evangelical Christian ...

1950. The Love of a Father (Father's Day)

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

King Duncan

... your son! Do something about your son!" The father crawled under the house looking around, until he saw two bright eyes peering around a pillar, and heard a soft voice say, "Dad, is she after you too?" Today's father needs to be nurturing of his children, supportive of his wife, and yet at the same time provide the spiritual leadership of the home that the Bible accords to fathers. It is a rare man, a special kind of man, who can combine all three of these qualities. We salute Christian fathers this day ...

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