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2201. Restoring Our Sense of Priorities

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

Donald Macleod

... image bow the knee; Take not the name of God in vain; Do not the Sabbath day profane; Honor thy father and mother, too; And see that thou no murder do; From vile adultery keep thou clean; And steal not, though thy state be mean; Bear no false witness - shun that blot; What is thy neighbor’s covet not. Between these two extremes, where are we today? In our American world of modern government, business dealings, and social matters, do the Ten Commandments figure any more? Few church members can even recite ...

2202. The Gospel on Trial

Acts 21:1-16

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Larry Powell

... in Paul’s letters, the apostle had actually been on trial in Macedonia, Thessalonica, Beroea, Athens, Corinth, and Ephesus. Oh, he was not dragged into court in those places, but he was on trial all right. And now he had come to Jerusalem, bearing an offering collected from the Gentile churches. He had been warned not to enter the city (21:10-14), but he still came. Soon, he stood before Ananias, the Sadducees, and Pharisees ... on trial again. Whether intentional or incidental, Paul managed to accomplish ...

2203. Christ Plus

Acts 15:1-21

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Larry Powell

... statement by Peter: "And after there had been much debate, Peter rose and said to them, ‘Brethren ... why do you make a trial of God by putting a yoke upon the neck of the disciples which neither our fathers or we have been able to bear? But we believe that we shall be saved through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, just as they will" (10-11). Peter’s argument against requiring circumcision of Gentile converts was followed by a pronounced silence within the assembly. After a while, Paul and Barnabas ...

2204. A Matter of Excess

Mark 6:30-44

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Larry Powell

... 100 men with only twenty loaves of bread?" To make a long story short, let’s read the conclusion of the account: "Then he set it before them and they ate and had some left over" (2 Kings 4:42-44). The account in Mark 6:30-44 bears striking similarities to the incidents mentioned above, especially the latter. For this reason, the feeding of the 5,000 is understood by many to be Jesus’ confirmation that his ministry was in the prophetic tradition of Elisha and under the authority of God. That is one way ...

2205. Daring Words

Mark 1:9-13

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Larry Powell

... . It would be pressing the matter entirely too far to even remotely suggest that the sequence of events was intentional, yet there is a certain familiarity about the sequence itself. As a matter of fact, the three ingredients, broadly categorized above, probably bear a striking resemblance to the sermon you will likely hear in your particular church on any given Sunday: a. the announcement of a Gospel truth; b. the exhortation, with some degree of urgency, to accomplish something in the name of Christ, and ...

2206. Eyes on the Unseen

Mark 7:31-37

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Larry Powell

... . Charles H. Scott’s familiar hymn says it well; "Open my eyes that I may see, glimpses of truth Thou hast for me ... Open my ears that I may hear voices of truth Thou sendest clear." And then the all-important third verse concludes, "Open my mouth and let me bear gladly the warm truth everywhere."

2207. Tearing the Roof Off

Mark 2:1-12

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Larry Powell

... there anyway? Out of curiosity? To heckle? To find fault? Were they acquaintances of Jesus that they could come into his home and find a place to sit while so many others were standing? I don’t know ... but it seems the Scriptures always bear the same foreboding comment, "the scribes were sitting there," or "nearby." At any rate, on this particular occasion, they got their eyes full. First, there was a commotion. Four men were literally dismantling the roof of the house. When a large enough opening had ...

2208. See the Resemblance

John 1:1-18

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Larry Powell

In all prrobablity, you know of some young boy who bears such a striking resemblance to his father that a person would know immediately, even in a crowd, that they were father and son. The father can be seen in the son. The Bible tells us that "God was Christ!" In what ways did the Son resemble the Father? a. In ...

2209. Song of an Exile

Psalm 16:1-11

Sermon

Gordon Pratt Baker

... not be moved. (Psalm 16:8) Significant here is the fact it is not peace of mind for which the psalmist is grateful. It is guidance. Hence his devotion is no static sentimentality. Rather, he is aware that the test of true faith is the bearing it brings on everyday opportunities and responsibilities. The very thought that God is continually counseling him in his day-by-day decisions is all the assurance the poet needs in facing his exile. A Joyous Acclamation The Sixteenth Psalm evolves in short order from ...

2210. Song of an Evangelist

Psalm 103:1-22

Sermon

Gordon Pratt Baker

... bringing his song to the sanctuary, however, it is not the author’s sole purpose to give thanks for what God has done for him. That he will do anywhere any time, for his spirit is too filled with gratitude for him to do otherwise. Rather, in bearing his testimony he seeks also to quicken the spiritual concerns and commitments of his fellow worshipers that they, too, may escape the depths. A Broadening Vision It is but one small step from a personal experience to a social vision, and the poet takes it with ...

2211. Song of a Commoner

Psalm 138:1-8

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Gordon Pratt Baker

... describes him, not even the gods whom the pagans vaunt can induce him to hold his tongue. After all, who are they when they obviously have no such purpose or power as the Eternal possesses? (Psalm 138:1) Moreover, the singer has a genuine witness to bear for the Lord - indeed, his heart overflows with it - and he cannot hold it back. For he is convinced that despite his status - or lack thereof - once his testimony is made known the world will join him worshiping the Almighty (Psalm 138:4-6). A Ground ...

2212. Rules For Living

Exodus 20:1-21

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Robert Allen

... when it declares, "You shall not commit adultry." The eighth commandment cautions us against the temptation of taking what is not ours when it says, "You shall not steal." The ninth commandment demands that we live by truth when it declares, "You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor." And the tenth commandment warns of the peril of greed when it states, "You shall not covet." These commandments make sense because they clearly spell out how we are to relate to people. We are challenged to learn ...

2213. Just A Whisper

Isaiah 9:1-7

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Frederick C. Edwards

... would just trust in Yahweh the city would not fall. Isaiah was hoping to turn the king and the people to faith, and to galvanize their resistance against the invaders. And this would be the validation of the promise, that a young woman would conceive and bear a child. It was a sign of almost laughable insignificance. What woman? What child? Besides, what meaning could the birth of any child have in the face of the might of two advancing armies? Can sure destruction be turned aside by the whisper of God? Yet ...

2214. Feeling Down And Looking Up

Isaiah 40:1-31

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Frederick C. Edwards

The scripture for today is from the portion of Isaiah which scholars know as Deutero-Isaiah, or Second Isaiah - chapters 40 to 55. Those chapters certainly were not written by the eighth century B.C.E. prophet whose name it bears, but rather by an anonymous observer of the events in the closing years of Babylonian rule, and who interpreted the meaning of those events to the Jewish exiles in Babylonia. A momentous event stirred him to prophesy to the captives, and that event was the rise to power of Cyrus, ...

2215. Wade In The Water

2 Kings 5:1-27

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Frederick C. Edwards

... in the water. Wade in the water, children." Whatever the illness or pain or sorrow that may be affecting your life at this moment, there is help. It may not be the magical cure you would like, but it is healing to the inner life that will enable you to bear up under whatever burden you must carry. Each of us needs to know we are not alone. The love of God touches us with the same compassion as Jesus touched that man in the Galilean village. If we are out of touch with the power of God in our lives ...

2216. Barabbas - People’s Choice or Chance of Providence?

John 18:28-40

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Carl E. Zahrte

... scapegoat that was sent out into the wilderness, after the priest in Old Testament times would lay his hands on the head of that animal and confess the sins of the people on it, so Jesus went out in my place and yours. I went free, but he went out, bearing my sins and yours, to his death on the Cross. Talk about the chance of providence! But was it just a chance? Was it some lucky providence that favored me and sent Jesus to his death? No, I do not believe that. You see, there was some maneuvering going on ...

2217. Scapegoat

John 18:28-40

Children's Sermon

Carl E. Zahrte

... world is that new animal, do you think? Right. That’s a goat. Now, if you wanted to be an animal, how many of you would like to be a goat? Not too many. Why wouldn’t you want to be a goat? Would you rather be a little teddy bear or maybe a little lamb? Well, for some reason or another, we don’t think much about goats as being pets, but there’s a very interesting story in the Bible about goats that I would like to talk to you about tonight. Many, many years ago when the people ...

2218. Pontius Pilate - Adamant, But Acquiescent

Luke 22:66--23:25

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Carl E. Zahrte

... to offer, and when I went back inside to question Jesus himself, his answers gave no indication that he had done anything worthy of death. Oh, he did talk about a Kingdom, "not of this world," whatever that means, and he declared that he had come to bear witness to the truth. But what is truth? Roman theory, Greek philosophy, I had learned it all. But I must admit that now I was perplexed. To make matters worse, my wife had sent word that she had suffered through a dreadful dream involving this Jesus, whom ...

2219. Simon of Cyrene - Reluctant Reliever or Submissive Servant?

Mark 15:21-32

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Carl E. Zahrte

... in my mind. I believed with all my heart that Jesus was the Christ, the long-awaited Savior. Is that what you believe? I surely pray that you do! But what does it mean to you? Have you shared that good news with anyone else? Have you been willing to bear some burden, or carry on in some difficult task, because you know that for Jesus’ sake, God will never forsake you? Do your children see your faith at work in the way you live and in the sacrifices you make for Jesus? I thank my God in heaven that I ...

2220. God’s Great Promise To Sarah!

Genesis 17:1-27

Sermon

Durwood L. Buchheim

... Abraham. The next significant event in Sarah’s life has to do with the truth that "Sarah, Abram’s wife, bore him no children" (Genesis 16:1). According to the customs of that time it was right and generous of Sarah to be willing to let her maid, Hagar bear a child to her husband. Children born of such a union were accepted as the children, not of the maid but of the wife, by adoption. Sarah was determined to have an heir, even if through a concubine. Hagar is the slave woman in this story, but she too ...

2221. All We Like Sheep Have Gone Astray

Isaiah 52:13--53:12

Sermon

Durwood L. Buchheim

... him was the punishment that made us whole, and by his bruises we are healed. All we like sheep have gone astray; we have all turned to our own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. (vv. 4-6) The suffering servant bears the consequences of sin. Now that is a new revelation. All faithful believers understand that sin brings suffering. We remember how the friends of Job reminded him of that basic teaching. But the news in this great text is that the suffering one is suffering, not for his ...

2222. Christian Courage

Acts 4:1-22

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Durwood L. Buchheim

... even more courage and determination. More recently, I think of Nelson Mandela who spent nearly 26 years in prison because of his convictions. It seems impossible to even imagine such a sacrifice. Yet his clear-eyed convictions and statesman’s-like attitude and bearing, place him head and shoulders above most of the leaders of our world today. A night in jail didn’t seem to do any spiritual damage to Peter and John. The next morning they appeared in court, before the prestigious and powerful Sanhedrin ...

2223. The BIG Rules

Exodus 20:1-21

Children's Sermon

Mary O

... on Sunday. Fifth, honor your mother and father. This is a biggie for you guys. This means you should respect and love your mom and dad. Sixth, you shall not murder. Seventh, you shall not commit adultery. Eighth, you shall not steal. Ninth, you shall not bear false witness against your neighbor. This means you should not lie. Tenth, you shall not covet your neighbor. This one means that you should not get jealous over what other people have. If someone has a really great toy, you should not get jealous over ...

2224. The Ten Commandments

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

Brett Blair

... of our time: Our relationship to God and our relationship to our fellow man. Let’s look at the last six: 5) Honor your father and your mother. 6) You shall not murder. 7) You shall not commit adultery. 8) You shall not steal. 9) You shall not bear false witness. 10) You shall not covet what belongs to your neighbor. If the first commandment sets the tone for the first four commandments then the Fifth Commandment sets the tone for the last six. If you want a good relationship with God then you must first ...

2225. Authenticity vs. Showmanship

Matthew 23:1-12

Sermon

Joseph M. Freeman

... of God and others. In this particular passage, Jesus simultaneously counsels the crowds and the disciples not to be content with developing showmanship, but to be committed to walking one's talk truly. In verse 4, the phrase "heavy burdens, hard to bear" more than likely has to do with the scribes' and Pharisees' rendition of the Law going well beyond reverence for God and respect for others, to tens of thousands of rules and regulations. People with conscience and religious sensitivities would no doubt ...

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