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2201. Third Time's a Charm

John 21:1-19

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... over and over again before we begin to trust the reality of those words and before we can feel the weight of the love that lies behind them. In today's gospel text, Jesus asks Peter three separate times, "Do you love me?" In part, we can understand this as the Johannine author's way of canceling out each one of Peter's shameful denials of Jesus on the night he was arrested and betrayed. But Jesus' persistence demonstrates more than a tit-for-tat scorekeeping of rights and wrongs. The risen Christ ties each ...

2202. John 20:19-31 [Genesis 2:5-24]

John 20:19-31 [Genesis 2:5-24]

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... only have been written by a woman. v.23: Hear Adam's triumphant and ecstatic cry, the first recorded saying of humans in Scripture: "At last..." (Adam had been waiting for Eve a long time!). What excitement and joy there is in our first utterance. To understand the John reading for today we must begin in verse 15. For John, Jesus is the New Adam, the Second Adam who restores us to our original Adamic state of relationship to God. Every detail of the first post-resurrection appearance of Jesus is intended to ...

2203. Romans 5:1-5

Romans 5:1-5

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... graceful gift of justification. Paul now returns to the first personal quality he had cited - hope - thus lining up all these virtues on the connecting links of a circle. How does character, born out of suffering and endurance, produce hope? First, we must understand what the goal is of Christian hope. Back in verse 2, Paul stipulates our hope as sharing in "the glory of God." Basking in this divine presence, however, is not an activity we will participate in on this earth. Hence the suffering and endurance ...

2204. Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... Jesus' attitude toward the Sabbath in particular, the Torah in general. Obviously, Jesus did not intend to abolish all Sabbath observations but he did intend to reinterpret the law by finding new ways to fulfill it. Jesus sought to teach a radical understanding of the depth of the law's spirit. The "rest" Jesus offered was not just a break from practicing every jot and tittle of Torah mandates. To facilitate this "rest," this new concept of faithfulness to the Sabbath spirit, Jesus offers believers ...

2205. Philippians 2:5-11

Philippians 2:5-11

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... " is also used in verse 7 to describe Jesus' nature ("slave" or "servant"). Only later in verse 7, where Jesus takes on "human form," is the other Greek terminology employed. As with all humans, this form is changeable over time. But it is in correctly understanding the most famous term employed by this hymn that we can fully recognize the genuine dual nature of Jesus Christ. These verses are most commonly referred to as the "kenotic hymn" focusing on the use of the verb "to empty" (kenosis) used in verse 7 ...

2206. John 20:19-31 [Genesis 2:5-24]

John 20:19-31 [Genesis 2:5-24]

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

2207. Romans 5:1-5

Romans 5:1-5

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

2208. 1 Peter 3:18-22

1 Peter 3:18-22

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... these verses than a debate over the existence of the so-called "intermediate state" (that gray area between physical death and spiritual rebirth and resurrection). The real thrust of this unit begins back at 3:8 where the writer labors to get listeners to understand that even if they suffer while standing up for what is right, they must endure even as Christ endured suffering for our sake. Verse 18 reminds the reader of Christ's suffering for our sins and our salvation, the suffering of "the righteous for ...

2209. Mark 10:35-45

Mark 10:35-45

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... bullies they knew so well and despised so deeply from Roman political life (such as Tiberias and Herod Philip). In contrast to mimicking these Gentiles, Jesus offers his disciples a new way, a cross channel, if you will, to true discipleship. Standing common understanding on its head, Jesus declares that it is only in service that one may become great. And the more lowly and servantlike the service, the greater the genuine stature of the disciple. In closing, Jesus reminds his disciples that the Son of Man ...

2210. John 18:33-38

John 18:33-38

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... but instead begins to discuss the nature of his kingdom. The fact that Jesus claims he has a kingdom implies a claim of kingship, but Jesus does not make that announcement outright. And the "kingdom" Jesus describes certainly does not meet with any Roman understanding of the term. Jesus proclaims his kingdom is "not from this world"; that it " ... is not from here." As proof, Jesus points out that he has no soldiers, no armies, no lawyers that are fighting for his freedom an observation that resonated with ...

2211. Colossians 1:1-14

Colossians 1:1-14

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... " Paul stipulates two directives to "bear fruit in every good work" and to "grow in the knowledge of God" (v.10). Playing against the special philosophy of those who are false teachers, Paul stresses "knowledge" that is coupled with "spiritual wisdom" and "understanding." This is not some philosophical footnote to be mastered that then has no bearing on behavior in daily life. The "knowledge" the Colossians are urged to acquire is always made manifest in right action and conduct a connection first forged in ...

2212. Luke 23:33-43

Luke 23:33-43

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... do for them. The provocateurs had no faith that Jesus could indeed save himself; their comments are gratuitous barbs tossed at Jesus in the form of mockery (v.36), sneers (v.35) and insults (v.39). In verses 39-43 Luke makes some of the most unique contributions to our understanding of the crucifixion story. In Luke's gospel one criminal takes a different tack from the other. This criminal delivers what is arguably Christianity's first sermon, a speech from the cross in which this outcast ...

2213. A Powerful Sacrament

Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... are so powerful that I would at least like to give you a taste of what he is saying to the church. Brueggemann proposes 19 theses. I’m not going to list all 19, but I want to at least list the first few. I believe they are well worth understanding. Brueggemann begins by saying that everybody has a script. You and I have a script that we live by. Think of a script from which an actor reads. Each of us, says Brueggemann, has a script in his or her brain and we live our lives both consciously and ...

2214. Weakness into Strength

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Sermon

James McCormick

... I know myself pretty well. I’m honest about the darker side of my nature. I know that I am capable of doing a great many things I should not do. Because I am aware of my weakness, I keep my guard up, and I become strong. Do you understand the principle I am talking about today, the truth that Paul expressed so convincingly? When we think we are strong, we are not open to resources beyond ourselves, and therefore we are really weak. But, when we know our weakness and reach out for strength beyond our own ...

2215. Learning to Love Ourselves

Matthew 22:34-40

Sermon

James McCormick

... some good news. You can love and affirm yourself no matter what, because your worth is not dependent upon your appearance, or your ability, or your performance. You are a person of worth because you are a child of God – you are one for whom Christ has died. If you understand that, then you can love yourself for that best of all possible reasons. God loves me, so I must be worth loving. Who am I to argue with God. So, say it to yourself over and over again: “I am a child of God! I am one for whom Christ ...

2216. About Sex

1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... body. Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.” There are several principles we need to understand about sexuality from a Christian perspective. First of all, our sexuality is a gift from God. In the first chapter of Genesis we read, “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. God blessed ...

2217. A Demon Speaks Out in Church

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... us doctors and counselors and caring support groups to help us in time of trouble. We dishonor God’s purposes when we refuse to take advantage of the care that others can provide. Still, no doctor can heal like God can, no counselor can listen with understanding like God can, no 12-step group can provide us with the kind of healing God can. If you have someone close to you who is troubled, make sure, first of all, that you are not enabling them, causing them to escape from facing their problems. Secondly ...

2218. Facing the Wild Beasts Within

Mark 1:9-13

Sermon

Mike Ripski

... the intellect and analysis. There’s a strong need to belong, to be known by name, to have a role to play in the group, and to be missed when absent. There’s identification with an authority figure, who is admired and trusted. There are churches which understand their mission to be that of keeping people at this stage of maturation. They are told to trust the church’s authorities. It goes something like this: “Questions are a sign of doubt, and doubt is a sin, and sin will send you to hell. So accept ...

2219. Learning to Listen

John 14:15-31

Sermon

Mike Ripski

... the words to say. Here, however, the Advocate is not ours but God’s. Jesus has been speaking on God’s behalf. When he’s gone, the Holy Spirit will do the same. Jesus says the Advocate will help them remember what Jesus taught, will help them understand it, and will lead them into all truth. Today you join those who confirm the Advocate’s authority to teach us the truth about life and our lives. You join the great company of witnesses who over the millennia have found abundant and eternal life in the ...

2220. The Compassionate Christ

Mark 1:40-45

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Why are some people healed and others are not? We don’t know. Truly, only God knows. We know that God is willing. But we also know that God sees the whole picture. We see only a tiny fragment of the picture. There are things we do not, and cannot, understand. As Paul writes in I Corinthians 13:12, “We see through a glass darkly.” But we know God loves us and cares for us. And God has the power to make a difference in our lives. Jesus was willing and able to heal this man. He is willing and able ...

2221. Barking Dogs and Daily Bread

John 2:12-25

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... I think going too far. But what isn’t going too far is this: instead of appreciating our furry friends’ attempt to communicate with us, we hear their barking as just so much noise and nuisance. We hear their language, but we don’t understand it. Since we don’t understand it, we find all this barking just annoying. But dogs keep trying. Whether we want them to or not, dogs continue to bark. They bark at our comings and goings, at the approach of all unknown others, at noises and nuisances that aren ...

2222. Easter 3

Luke 24:36-49, 1 John 2:28--3:10, Acts 3:11-26

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... of his sacrifice? It was a matter of pure, undeserved grace. 2. We are (vv. 1, 2). We Christians know that we are the children of God. If so, then why are we so feverishly occupied in these days with the question of identity? Who are we? Do we understand ourselves? John removes all questions and doubts about our identity when he claims that we are the children of God. Yes, we are sinners, but now God's redeemed sinners are made into God's children. Yes, we are humans, but more than that children of the King ...

2223. Advent 3

Isaiah 61:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, John 1:1-18

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... -8. b. Be God's voice (identity) vv. 19-23. c. Be God's witness (work) vv. 24-28. 2. Answering questions about yourself (1:6-8, 19-28). Need: One of the main concerns today is the problem of identity. It is a cry for self-identity and self-understanding. To learn who they are, many go to extremes in terms of drugs, the occult and sensitivity séances. In this pericope we have a man who knew all about himself because he knew Christ. To learn one's identity, one must ask certain questions and find the answers ...

2224. Baptism Of Our Lord

Mark 1:9-13, Mark 1:1-8, Acts 19:1-22, Genesis 1:1-2:3

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... to be born again. 4. Son (v. 11). God declares that Jesus is his Son. Here Jesus receives the knowledge of his identity, his self-understanding and his mission in life as Messiah. Wasn't Jesus God's Son prior to his baptism or does this mean that this is ... Mark, only Jesus saw the dove and heard the voice. For some, baptism may be a "spiritual" affair which they do not understand. They may go through the "ritual" and experience nothing. In Jesus' experience, baptism was as real as the things we can see, feel ...

2225. Proper 8

2 Samuel 1:1-16, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, Mark 5:21-43

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... word and thought that they cry for preaching. The prayer for this Sunday is worthy of memorizing for repeated use in daily life. If this sermon is preached, probably the people will be motivated to memorize it. Outline: O God – a. Your joys are beyond understanding "joys beyond understanding" Mark 5:42. b. Your love is supreme "loving you above all things" 2 Corinthians 8:8. c. Your promises exceed our desires "which exceed all that we can desire" Mark 5:39-41. Gospel: Mark 5:21-43 1. Fathers who care (5 ...

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