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2076. God Knows....Me!

Psalm 8:1-9

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... enough. I guess that's why the current debate over evolution and creation, science and the code language "intelligent design" leaves me baffled. I thought we had dealt with all this in backwoods Tennessee in the Scopes Monkey Trial in 1925. ... he asked, "Mother do you know who I am?" No response. He asked it a third time, "Mother, do you know who I am?" And as he turned to leave she responded, "Well, young man, if you don't know who you are, I can't help you." Even when we forget who we are, even when we deny ...

2077. The Song of an Awe-Filled Life

Psalm 138:1-8

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... of political gain. However, the disciples of Jesus Christ live not just in the light of world events, we also live in the light of eternity. We live not just under the threat of terrorism, but under the promise of a Savior who says: "I will never leave you or forsake you. Lo, I am with you to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:20) We live in the same confidence as St. Paul, who boldly declares: Nothing in all creation can separate us from the love of Christ. Neither tribulation, or distress, or persecution ...

2078. Zechariah II: Thy Prayer is Heard

Luke 1:5-25

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... , a God who listens, a God who hears. The Gospel begins with a word about the very nature of God…God is faithful. It is not a word about Zechariah's faith at this point. The fact is he might not have been all that faithful. In fact, his doubting leaves him literally speechless. The focus of the story is not on Zechariah's faith, but on God's faithfulness. In the days of Noah, when the world was corrupt and filled with sin, God acts to judge and save his creation. In the days of Moses, when the people were ...

2079. Worship and Wonder

John 1:1-14

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... to the north. The amazing thing is that no individual monarch ever makes the trip to Mexico and back. A butterfly that leaves the Adirondack Mountains in New York will fly all the way to Mexico and spend the winter. In March, it begins the ... where if he screams, we don't feel like we're the bad guys." "Got it…at Me Church, you can stay and everyone else will leave." Third witness: "My wife and I don't give much financial support, but we sure would like to know what everyone else gives." "No problem. We' ...

2080. Lost in Wonder, Love and Praise

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

John E. Harnish

2081. Gifts: Standing on the Promises

Malachi 4:10

Sermon

John E. Harnish

2082. Will The Real Saints Please Stand Up

Esther 4:1-17

Sermon

John E. Harnish

2083. Gathered In, Sent Out

1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Ephesians 4:1-16

Sermon

John E. Harnish

2084. Growing Up

1 Corinthians 13

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... to the north. The amazing thing is that no individual monarch ever makes the trip to Mexico and back. A butterfly that leaves the Adirondack Mountains in New York will fly all the way to Mexico and spend the winter. In March, it begins the ... where if he screams, we don't feel like we're the bad guys." "Got it...at Me Church, you can stay and everyone else will leave." Third witness: "My wife and I don't give much financial support, but we sure would like to know what everyone else gives." "No problem. We' ...

2085. Called to be a Christian Community: Cracked Pots and Clay Jars

2 Corinthians 4: 1-18

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... to the north. The amazing thing is that no individual monarch ever makes the trip to Mexico and back. A butterfly that leaves the Adirondack Mountains in New York will fly all the way to Mexico and spend the winter. In March, it begins the ... where if he screams, we don't feel like we're the bad guys." "Got it...at Me Church, you can stay and everyone else will leave." Third witness: "My wife and I don't give much financial support, but we sure would like to know what everyone else gives." "No problem. We' ...

2086. Grasshopper Religion

Numbers 13:25-33, 14:1-10

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... the north. The amazing thing is that no individual monarch ever makes the trip to Mexico and back. A butterfly that leaves the Adirondack Mountains in New York will fly all the way to Mexico and spend the winter. In March, it begins ... screams, we don't feel like we're the bad guys." The narrator answers: "Got it…at Me Church, you can stay and everyone else will leave." Third witness: "My wife and I don't give much financial support, but we sure would like to know what everyone else gives." Answer: "No ...

2087. Praising God on an Oatmeal Box

2 Samuel 6:12-23

Sermon

John E. Harnish

2088. Taking the Long View

2 Peter 3:8-15a

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... generations pass. No one is above this view and in one way or another all are ultimately subjected to it. There is a call for celebration not because we emerge as people of hope but as the Holy One reveals himself both as God and man. All of this leaves us with more open doors than we can possibly enter. It is not lack of opportunity to come to grips with this; it is virtually too much which strains our often impotent powers. The fixing of this understanding to take the "long view" is maybe the most crucial ...

2089. Proclaiming Jesus Christ

2 Corinthians 4:3-6

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy

... is just fine. Others note our exemplary lives and we feel fulfilled. When we are making an obvious contribution on behalf of Christ and the church, why grow anymore? Some even say that if it isn't broke, why fix it? Common sense and pride say to leave well enough alone. So, our proclamation rates above the average in our biased inspections. When I already have all of this, why should I want more? The apostle says it isn't enough, until our proclamation is fully unfettered. Are we moving along lines that are ...

2090. Birthpangs of the New Age

Romans 8:22-23

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

2091. The Blessing Complex

Philippians 3:1-11

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... his listeners the blessing of Christ, the only blessing that can transform our lives. This blessing is how we become, not pale imitations of Christ, but full members of the body of Christ as he lives his resurrection life in and through us. When you leave this place, you bring the blessing of Christ, not yourself, into the world. You release the energies of the risen and regnant Christ into the world, not yourself. For an artist the goal of creativity is not to imitate Michelangelo or Renoir or Picasso. For ...

2092. When What’s Holding You Up Lets You Down

2 Samuel 18:33-19:8

Sermon

Shirley Gupton Lynn

... . One January day while the baby was asleep, I was doing my daily dusting. I had not yet learned what every career woman knows. Dusting was not intended to be done daily. Dust is not mold. It is that fine protective film nature has provided for your furniture. Leave it alone. But not knowing then the ways of the modern world, I was dusting in the living room when I heard a "pop" from the direction of the house next door. I glanced out the window and discovered to my horror giant red flames were bursting out ...

2093. Perceiving the Presence of God

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... and said, "Thank you for talking with me. I love you very much." With that, winter came to the forest with all its strength. After a few months, life once again began to appear in the forest. The snows melted and streams again began to run freely. Budding leaves appeared on the trees and the animals again began to forage for food, and there in the middle of the forest appeared one day the most beautiful snow white lily that one can ever imagine. As the sun arose in the eastern sky, Lily turned and opened ...

2094. Accepting the Lord Once Again

John 1:1-18

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... . Nothing can escape the light save that which intentionally opts to hide. Thus, we must first learn and know for certain that Christ the light is present for all. Like Francis Thompson says is his epic poem, the "Hound of Heaven," Jesus, like his Father, leaves no stone unturned in his efforts to find us and bring us home. The image of Jesus with his arms outstretched on the cross powerfully demonstrates that Christ, the light, is calling and welcoming us to return. Saint Matthew (11:28-30) quotes Jesus ...

2095. Letting Go and New Beginnings

Mark 9:2-9

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... moved onto his new mission, as dictated by God. Amos, a shepherd, was also called to prophesy to Israel, a task which required redirection of his life. Again, like Isaiah and Hosea, he summoned the courage and faith necessary and followed the Lord's call. Leaving the past and moving to a new future is an integral part of the salvation history story in the New Testament as well. Many would say that the story of the annunciation best demonstrates one's willingness to accept change and move forward. Like most ...

2096. Seeing and Not Being Seen

John 12:20-33

Sermon

David T. Ball

... the gospel accounts, Jesus is asked a tough question, and somehow he comes up with an answer that shifts the focus from a question that could really have put him on the spot with a reply that masterfully uses the question as a springboard for an answer that leaves everyone gaping in awe and amazement. I think of the passage when Jesus was asked whether it’s lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not. This was a tough question to answer. If he were to say, “Yes,” he might be seen as violating Jewish beliefs ...

2097. Where Are You From?

John 18:1-19:42

Sermon

David T. Ball

... to talk longer than I would. Which is why we all complain about the times we get seated next to someone on a flight who won't leave us alone. You know the type -- no matter how private and inconspicuous we try to be, they sooner or later find a way to start up a ... days, he had refused. On the sixth day, he lost his patience and threatened to kill all of them if they did not leave him alone. Their response surprised him. They fell down before him, in homage, and he was so impressed that he relented and ordered ...

2098. Time to Come Home

Jeremiah 31:7-14

Sermon

Schuyler Rhodes

... real reunion is the one we have with God. The real coming together is the reclamation of our relationship with our Creator and our Redeemer. Where we are isolated from God, the call comes to us to return. Where we are alienated from God's Spirit, the call comes to leave everything and come home to God. Where we have lost sight of God, the beacon of holy love shines out so that we might follow the light back home. My friends, I want to say to you in closing that having one family reunion, nice as it may be ...

2099. Doing a New Thing

Isaiah 43:18-25

Sermon

Schuyler Rhodes

... . God comes always, challenging us to let go of the former things, of the way things used to be, so that we can step forward with open arms to embrace anew day in Christ's love. Ask yourselves now, in all serious consideration. What are the things we must leave behind as we prepare to receive this new thing that God is doing? What are the old ways that must be abandoned as we step forward to meet a God who enters history in the twenty-first century? Where, in our lives together, can we meet Christ anew? How ...

2100. Yesterday, Today, and Forever

Acts 8:26-40

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... basics of the Christian faith. "When you finish learning about the faith, if you can choose to be baptized, we can do it right here in the hospital." "I'd like that," Ermil said. The pastor said a prayer with the old man and was at the door, ready to leave when Ermil said, "Pastor, could we do it sooner?" The pastor came back to the bed. "Ermil," he said. "You really don't want to wait a week, do you?" "No," the patient replied. "Why don't I come back tomorrow and teach you what the Bible says about baptism ...

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2076. God Knows....Me!

Psalm 8:1-9

Sermon

John E. Harnish

2077. The Song of an Awe-Filled Life

Psalm 138:1-8

Sermon

John E. Harnish

2078. Zechariah II: Thy Prayer is Heard

Luke 1:5-25

Sermon

John E. Harnish

2079. Worship and Wonder

John 1:1-14

Sermon

John E. Harnish

2080. Lost in Wonder, Love and Praise

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

John E. Harnish

2081. Gifts: Standing on the Promises

Malachi 4:10

Sermon

John E. Harnish

2082. Will The Real Saints Please Stand Up

Esther 4:1-17

Sermon

John E. Harnish

2083. Gathered In, Sent Out

1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Ephesians 4:1-16

Sermon

John E. Harnish

2084. Growing Up

1 Corinthians 13

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... to the north. The amazing thing is that no individual monarch ever makes the trip to Mexico and back. A butterfly that leaves the Adirondack Mountains in New York will fly all the way to Mexico and spend the winter. In March, it begins the ... where if he screams, we don't feel like we're the bad guys." "Got it...at Me Church, you can stay and everyone else will leave." Third witness: "My wife and I don't give much financial support, but we sure would like to know what everyone else gives." "No problem. We' ...

2085. Called to be a Christian Community: Cracked Pots and Clay Jars

2 Corinthians 4: 1-18

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... to the north. The amazing thing is that no individual monarch ever makes the trip to Mexico and back. A butterfly that leaves the Adirondack Mountains in New York will fly all the way to Mexico and spend the winter. In March, it begins the ... where if he screams, we don't feel like we're the bad guys." "Got it...at Me Church, you can stay and everyone else will leave." Third witness: "My wife and I don't give much financial support, but we sure would like to know what everyone else gives." "No problem. We' ...

2086. Grasshopper Religion

Numbers 13:25-33, 14:1-10

Sermon

John E. Harnish

2087. Praising God on an Oatmeal Box

2 Samuel 6:12-23

Sermon

John E. Harnish

2088. Taking the Long View

2 Peter 3:8-15a

Sermon

Donald Charles Lacy