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1951. Glory Guaranteed

Jude 1:24-25

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James Merritt

... means "before the face of." The Bible says that no man has seen God at any time, but one day all of us who love the Lord Jesus Christ, are going to see Him face to face. I can hardly imagine that one day I am not only going to see God face ... in that shepherd's field when they said, "For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord." (Luke 2:11) Now that raises the question: Is God our Savior or is Jesus our Savior? The answer to that question is "yes" because Jesus ...

1952. A Streetcar Named Desire

Luke 19:1-10

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James Merritt

... to see the fire of passion that we ought to have burning in our hearts which even today is burning in the heart of the Lord Jesus Christ. I. The Passion to See "Then Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. Now behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus who was ... Jesus because he had heard of the passion of Jesus. You see, there is a very revealing statement that was being made about the Lord Jesus that Jesus Himself tells us about in Luke 7:34. "The Son of Man has come eating and drinking, and you say, ‘Look ...

1953. Are You Going to Fish or Cut Bait?

Mark 1:16-18

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James Merritt

... took what Jesus said and applied it to logical rational thinking. Listen to how he put it: "For whoever calls upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of ... of God. You see, left to ourselves we can never succeed in being an effective witness. We are not simply to witness for the Lord Jesus. We are to allow Him, through the Holy Spirit, to witness through us. When you will free the Spirit in your heart, you ...

1954. Don't Forget to Forgive

Matthew 18:21-35

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James Merritt

... The debtor owed a debt he could not pay; and the king paid a debt he did not owe. You know, that is exactly what the Lord Jesus Christ did on the cross. I want to tell you in simplest terms, at Calvary the sin debt we owed, but could not pay, was ... . Peale said, "Now you tell Jesus right now: ‘With your help, I now let my hate go, and I affirm my love for my sister, and Lord forgive me.'" She did that. Dr. Peale said, "What is your sister's telephone number?" She gave it to him, he dialed the number and gave ...

1955. God's Will: Don't Leave Home Without It

Romans 12:1-2

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James Merritt

... of our life will also eventually crash. The Apostle Paul wrote in Eph. 5:17, "Do not be unwise, but understand what the will of the Lord is." The wisest thing you will ever do with your life is to find the will of God, and do it. That is also one of ... 's easy for you to say, you're making a token commitment, you're asking me for a total sacrifice!" Well, that is exactly what the Lord demands from us. He wants a total sacrifice, a complete surrender of our life to Him. I was in a store not long ago that was ...

1956. Star Witness

John 1:35-51

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James Merritt

... because that would be an urgent situation." I hope we would, but I want to tell you that we should live as if every person we meet is in a plane that's going down, and be prepared and poised to seize the moment if we can to share the Lord Jesus Christ. Because every unbelieving person that God puts in your path is in danger of dying without Christ at any moment. II. Personally Evangelism Is Relational If you're going to be a witness of any kind, you must be a witness for someone and a witness to someone ...

1957. When God Speaks You Better Listen

Jonah 1:1-17

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James Merritt

... God that sent the fish to do two things in Jonah's life. First of all, he drove Jonah to prayer. "Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from the fish's belly." (2:1) Quite frankly, that's what Jonah should have done in the first place. If Jonah had prayed ... great when God sends a storm if it drives us to seek Him and no one else. III. Deliverance Brings Devotion "Now the word of the Lord came to Jonah the second time, saying…" (3:1) I thank God more than I can tell you that He is the God of the second ...

1958. A Bridge over Troubled Waters

Psalm 23:2

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James Merritt

... get on that bridge that will always cross over any troubled waters you might be in. First of all—Stop . Stop every earthly activity you are doing and go to a quiet place and get alone. Secondly—Look. Open up the green grass of God’s word and let the Lord speak to you and give you strength for your journey. Number three—Listen. Take time to hear His voice; take time in prayer to speak to Him and let Him speak to you. In the deep jungles of Africa a traveler was making a long trek. He had engaged the ...

1959. Practical Tips For Powerful Prayer

Matthew 6:5-15

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... , put a chair in front of me, and imagine God sitting there in that chair, and then just talk to him as I would a trusted friend. I tried that. It worked for me and I’ve been doing that ever since. That chair beside my bed is for the Lord.” Some days later, the daughter of the sick man called the minister to tell him that her father had died peacefully. And then she said, “For some reason, his hand was on that empty chair alongside his bed. Isn’t that strange?” The minister said, “Oh no, it’s ...

1960. The Shepherd's Song

Psalm 23:1-6

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John E. Harnish

... shift of language in the psalm at this point? Until now, the poet has been talking about God, speaking in the third person: The Lord is my shepherd He leadeth me He maketh me to lie down He restoreth my soul Now, at this point, he begins speaking to God ... am certain is that the shepherd will lead us all the way, and that in the end we will all come to dwell in the house of the Lord forever. I really should stop quoting old songs from my past—I've been doing it every week—but here's one more, a way to end ...

1961. In the Upper Room

John 17

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John E. Harnish

... would be the last. He was one of the oldest members of the church and perhaps he had the most to say, but I think there was an unspoken understanding that he would get the last word. And whenever Archie would pray, one of his petitions was always: "Lord, we pray for our preacher and his wife as they labor here among us." Another one of the saints in that congregation was Percy Copenhaver, my first Lay Leader. He was a retired coal miner, not well-educated, poor in grammar, but deeply formed in the walk of ...

1962. Prayer: A Way of Life

James 5:13-20

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... was willing to take responsibility; nobody acted. If we want God to act for us, we must be willing to act, to do our share, to lift our portion of the load. God will always do God's part, but too often we expect God to do it alone. The Lord has given each one of us many talents and opportunities to act. We should not disappoint him. Sometimes we call upon God to intercede, to act for justice and righteousness for others. We pray for God to intercede, but what are we willing to do; what intercession can we ...

1963. Final Instructions

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... his son not to run out onto the superhighway, God tells us what will lead to certain death. God does these things as Lord because he loves us. His rule is always for our good. When Jesus had only forty days left before his final departure, he ... of his glory" (Matthew 25:31). In other words, at the end of the world Jesus will be seen by all as the ultimate Lord. The kingdom in perfection is a term about the future. But Jesus also taught that the kingdom came when he first appeared. Jesus taught that ...

1964. 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

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Leonard Sweet

... of these same gifts that testifies to the truly graced life of faith these divided disciples enjoy. Paul’s thanksgiving for these gifts is a thanksgiving for the source of spiritual gifts more than for the gifts themselves. It is only because of the “Lord Jesus Christ” that these gifts are available to the Corinthians. It is only as they are disciples that the grace of these gifts is revealed to them. That’s why Paul celebrates the source of their giftedness. But Paul’s thanksgiving also shifts ...

1965. No Excuses

Luke 9:51-62

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Leonard Sweet

... , but I'm too young." And perhaps the most prolific excuse-maker of all, Moses, said, "Excuse me, Lord, but I'm too old - and besides I've earned my retirement." When the Lord shot down that excuse, Moses came back with, "Excuse me, Lord, but I'm not good at public speaking." When that failed to convince the Lord, Moses finally trotted out the old, "Excuse me, Lord, but there are others much more qualified." Is God calling you or your congregation to follow a special avenue of discipleship? Is there some ...

1966. How to Stay Spiritually Fresh

Luke 11:1-13

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Leonard Sweet

... the roots of our faith. Scripture remains a miraculous gift of God because despite its antiquity, its misuse by the church, its abuse by its doubters and its overuse by literalists, it still speaks a fresh word from God to us every day. 2. Daily Prayer. The "Lord's Prayer" was not intended as a "daily prayer." It only points to the fact that "our Father" wants to hear from us every day. Jesus counseled his disciples to be persistent in prayer to the point of peskiness. Four-year-old Thane likes to get up ...

1967. 1 Samuel 16:1-13

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... of meek acceptance. After all, Saul was anointed by Samuel. The prophet's reputation and status is caught up in Saul's career. And Samuel likes Saul; he had recognized a regal man in Saul's demeanor. Stung by God's decision to replace Saul, Samuel "cried out to the Lord all night" (1 Samuel 15: 12) in an attempt to change God's mind. But it was to no avail. Still hurt and dismayed by God's divine dismissal of Saul, we are told, Samuel "grieved over Saul. (1 Sam. 15:35). Now God returns again to this pining ...

1968. Isaiah 42:1-9

Isaiah 42:1-9

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... heart. He is chosen, not just because he can perform a function, but also because he is loved. The task for which this servant is chosen consists of a three-fold call, outlined in verses 1-4. First, once he is anointed with the Spirit of the Lord, this servant will embody God's mishpat, God's justice, which is the essence of the Torah itself. Verses 2 and 3 emphasize what this servant will not do as he seeks to discharge his service - no great crying out, no shouting in the streets. Instead, the servant ...

1969. 1 Samuel 16:1-13

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

1970. Exodus 17:1-7

Exodus 17:1-7

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... of you on the rock at Horeb." The divine presence will precede Moses so that he need have no qualms about the success of this mission. Yahweh orders Moses to strike with his staff this rock, this inanimate thing, in order to bring out of it the Lord's provision of life-preserving water. Even rocks that cannot "listen" to God's word, it seems, can be broken apart by God and made to gush with water. After Moses carries out these commands and the miracle is witnessed by the elders of Israel, Exodus records ...

1971. Proper 6

2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, Mark 4:30-34, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Mark 4:26-29, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

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John R. Brokhoff

... main point to get across, and this truth is indigenous to the parable. Old Testament: 1 Samuel 15:34--16:13 1. Sorry (v. 34). The Lord was sorry he made Saul king. Can God ever make a mistake? Couldn't God foresee that Saul would be disobedient? Could it be that ... Heart (v. 7). When Samuel saw the oldest of Jesse's eight sons, he was sure that he was the one to succeed Saul. But the Lord told him not to look at the physical appearance of a person but to look at his heart. Yet, when David was brought in from ...

1972. Proper 10

Mark 6:14-29, Psalm 24:1-10, 2 Samuel 6:1-23, Ephesians 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... , how can we evaluate the richness of your grace lavished on us in Jesus Christ? How can we estimate the treasure of wisdom and insight that you have graciously given us, disclosing the long-hidden purposes of your intention to unify all things in the universe in our Lord Jesus Christ? We can only praise you to the limits of our vocabulary. We can adore you to the full capacity of our loving. We can dedicate our lives to you in daily obedience to your direction. All glory be given to you, O God. Amen PRAYER ...

1973. Proper 27

Psalm 98:1-9; 145:1-5, 17-21, Haggai 1:15b-2:9, Luke 20:27-40, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

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B. David Hostetter

... in your sight, God our Savior, for you desire everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. You are one God, and there is one mediator between you and all humanity, Christ Jesus, himself human, who gave himself a ransom for all. Lord of the church, keep all believers by the Spirit in harmonious communion, agreeing on the basic truth, and seeking to love as you love all humanity. May the preaching and living of the gospel bring to faith in Christ all who remain in disobedience and disbelief ...

1974. Palm Sunday

Psalm 31:1-24; 118:1-29, Isaiah 50:1-11, Luke 19:28-44; 22:14-23:56, Philippians 2:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... in Jesus Christ our Savior. Amen. INVOCATION Gracious God, give this preacher, like the prophet, the tongue of a teacher, that he may know how to sustain the weary with a word, your Word, written by inspiration and lived by incarnation; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of justice, you still look for those who love justice and practice honesty in business and in court. Too often you look in vain for those who will intervene in opposition to injustice and those who will tell the ...

1975. Eternity 101: The Final Exam

1 Corinthians 3:5-15

Sermon

James Merritt

... it right now – that is if you are a follower of Christ. If you are a believer, from the moment you receive Christ as your Lord and Savior, you begin to take this exam. You are never going to know your grade until the end of time. Only Jesus Christ can ... do compared to what you could have done. There is a story about a lady named, Mary, in the Gospel of Mark, who comes to the Lord Jesus just before He was going to die. She takes a bottle of very expensive oil and breaks it and pours it over His head. She ...

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