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201. Getting Our Lives Out Of Hock

Psalm 105:1-45

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... ." (Schmidt, Ibid., 102) We could spend all our time talking about how our compulsions keep our life in hock but you can take it from there. We could also talk about other things that have our life in hock: our loneliness, anger, depression, perfectionism, low self-esteem which we talked about in a previous sermon. Time doesn't allow that because we need to spend some time now on direction; actions we may take, attitudes we must cultivate, to get our life out of hock. III. The first action is this: identify ...

202. From Russia With Love

Acts 3:1-10

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... in this country is not among the poor. It's among the middle and upper middle class people. So we need to transport not a capitalism of greed. We need to transport a capitalism that serves. That is committed to the common good. That gives meaning because it builds self-esteem and self-worth and provides the resources for people to reach out in love and give cups of cold water in Jesus' name. What ever we do in Russia as a government or as a church, we must not leave the spirit unattended to. Even in our ...

203. Can a Rich Person Go to Heaven?

Mark 10:17-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... it was important for Americans to reach for their dreams, fulfill their emotional needs, be all they can be, grab for the gusto, self-actualize, and, not only do all that, but also take care of themselves, look after number one, reward themselves, and build their self-esteem.” In other words, advertisers sold us a picture of the good life--that it consisted of the possessions that we accumulate. And most of us bought into it. (4) How do you escape the trap? How do you “stick it to the man,” as it were ...

204. Big Fish

John 21:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... where it really counts, with God? 1. Ripley’s—Believe It or Not! Encyclopedia of the Bizarre (New York: Black Dog & Leventhal Pub, 2002), p. A14. 2. http://www.motherflash.com/sermons/sermonsc8/epiphany3.html. 3. How to Win with High Self-esteem (Gretna, LA: Pelican Publishing, 1994). 4. Dr. William Mitchell, Winning in the Land of Giants (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1995). 5. Gordon MacDonald, Rebuilding Our Broken Worlds (Nashville: Oliver Nelson, 1990) p. 161. 6. John Ortberg, If You Want to ...

205. Good Neighbors

Luke 10:25-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... pray for him? The boy was floored by this request. Would he pray for Mr. Rogers? He had always been the object of someone else’s prayers. But from that day forward, the boy began praying for Fred Rogers, and he experienced a new sense of hope and self-esteem through this act of praying for a man he so admired. When Tom Junod complimented Fred Rogers on this idea, Rogers reacted with surprise. He had been sincere in his request for the boy’s prayers. As he said, “I didn’t ask him for his prayers for ...

206. Surprised by God

Genesis 28:10-19a

Sermon

James L. Killen

... Indian city demanding something that the clergyman had resolved not to give. The few minutes during which that was going on seemed like a lifetime. All of his neat explanations of the troubles of the world were shattered. So was his self-righteous self-esteem. He realized that his responsiveness to the needs of the world were tied to his willingness -- or unwillingness -- to respond to the needs of each needy person. Later he realized that he had encountered God and experienced God's judgment. A certain ...

207. A Hope for Peace

Romans 15:4-13

Sermon

James L. Killen

... reconciliation and love in our own personal lives and relationships. The place to start is with being reconciled to God. The problem behind the problem in many of our conflicts is some incompleteness in ourselves, some bitterness, some anxiety, some lack of self-esteem that makes us defensive. As we move into a trusting relationship with the living God, we will find God healing our hurts and taking away our bitterness, replacing our anxiety with the ability to trust, affirming our personhood with God's love ...

208. The Process of Love

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

Stephen M. Crotts

... of us with what we need to affirm other people. We can smile at them, shake hands, pay a compliment, say, "I like you!" give a gift, hug, catch their eye, or even spend time with them. Out in public stores I see parents sometimes shred their little children's self-esteem when they jerk their tiny arms and hiss for all to hear, "You're bad! I'm sorry I had you. Just wait until I get you home. I'm going to beat you good!" Can you imagine one's self-image after growing up for eighteen years in that ...

209. Go Meditate!

Revelation 19:1-10

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... around him. It doesn't delight in evil (is not self-righteous) when I remind my 17-year-old that he's going 83 in a 55-mph zone, but rejoices in the truth. Love doesn't give up hope. It always protects our children's self-esteem and spirit, even while doling out discipline. It always trusts God to protect our children when we cannot. It always perseveres, through blue nail polish, burps and other bodily functions, rolled eyes and crossed arms, messy rooms and sleep-overs. Love never fails. But where there ...

210. Preach the World and Reach the World

2 Timothy 4:1-5

Sermon

James Merritt

... an opportunity to be saved. We don't need to follow fads, flakes, or fashion. We just need to keep the ship of our ministry anchored to the rock of this Book, believing it, obeying it, defending it, sharing it, and preaching it until Jesus comes. 1 Robert Schuler, Self Esteem: The New Reformation (Waco: Word, 1982), 98ff. 2 Steve Farrar, Standing tall, P.167 3 Eugene Peterson, The Message, p. 449. 4 Jamie Buckingham, Waste of Time, Chrisma (December, 1988), 98. 5 John MacArthur, Ashamed of the Gospel, XII.

211. Power in the Pulpit

Philippians 3:1-11

Sermon

James Merritt

... church. Because there are a host of benefits that accord to one who attends church regularly. Churchgoers are more likely to have stable happy marriages that endure the test of time. Regular attenders at church experience less depression, more self esteem, few out-of-wedlock births, less drug abuse, fewer suicides, less crime, and fewer instances of divorce. Regular churchgoers live longer, have less heart disease, and a quicker rate of recovery from illness. Finally, church attendance and religious belief ...

212. The Great Depression

Psalm 42:1-11

Sermon

James Merritt

... Paul—Charles Haddon Spurgeon. Before I leave this point, let me just give you some common symptoms of depression: Feelings of sadness, hopelessness Insomnia, early awakening, difficulty getting up Thoughts of suicide and death Restlessness, irritability Low self esteem or guilt Eating disturbance—usually loss of appetite and weight Fatigue, weakness, decreased energy Diminished ability to think or concentrate Loss of interest and pleasure in activities once enjoyed such as sex Chronic pains that fail to ...

213. Who You Really Are

Illustration

Marc Gafni

Rabbi Marc Gafni recalls one of the first bar mitzvahs he ever performed. It was for a boy named Louis. Louis was awkward and sad. His insensitive parents did little to encourage his self-esteem. They implied that he was too dumb to learn the traditional Hebrew passages a boy recites for his bar mitzvah. Rabbi Gafni was determined to bring out the best in Louis. He spent extra time teaching him the songs and prayers. He discovered that Louis was smart, and had a ...

214. A Demon Speaks Out in Church

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... are situations where the spouse of an alcoholic will call in to the boss to say that person is “sick,” when they are really too hung over they can’t make it to work. You more than likely enable,” says Ms. Albury, “out of your own low self-esteem. You haven’t gained the ability to say no, without fear of losing the love or caring of that other person. People who learn tough love have to learn that their former behaviors have been enabling and that to continue in them would represent allowing the ...

215. How to Preach a God-Sized Message to a Media Filled World

2 Timothy 4:1-5

Sermon

James Merritt

... the prince of preachers in the history of the church. We've got all we need no matter where we are to preach a God-sized message in a media filled world, so go and preach The Word. [1] David F. Wells, Losing Our Virtue, p. 207 [2] Robert Schuller, Self Esteem: The New Reformation (Waco:Word, 1982) p. 98 and following. [3] Steve Farrar, Standing Tall, p. 167 [4] Eugene Peterson, The Message, p. 449.

216. Putting Ourselves into the Picture

Exodus 1:1-22

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... of Joseph. Your family has been left without a father or a mother, and that means a whole new way of doing things, a whole new way of living. Or it may be that you’ve just gone through a divorce, and you feel devastated and defeated. Your self-esteem has been shattered. Or you’ve just gotten the word from the doctor, his suspicion has been verified, malignancy. And now you’re whole life is different. The future is foreboding. You don’t even know how to talk about it, so you don’t express your fear ...

217. Seeing God In The Ordinary: Work

Matthew 5:13-16

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... in Texas, where he learns about work first hand. He doesn't get it at first. At all. It takes some real prodding. Watch this. (CLIP) Eventually it sinks in that Work and especially Work well done is a Gift from God which can builds your self worth and self esteem, something which is not bankable but is very important. B. We often think the only time we give God glory is when we Worship or Prayer. It's not just prayer and worship which give and bring God glory, it's servanthood and work. It doesn't make any ...

218. God's Whatever

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... how to think. It's a prescription for what to reflect and meditate on in prayer. It's a prescription telling us how to Stay Focused on "God's Whatevers." B. The first thing we have to Focus is our Heart. A lot of us have grown up with poor self esteem. We weren't part of the in crowd. Or our idea of our self worth was influenced too much by advertising, television and the whole pop culture media. The truth is we can’t ever live up to what pop culture says are the standards because those standards keep ...

219. Go

Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... Disciple. But we're called to remember that we don't go alone. God is with us. Christ is with us. Through the power of the Holy Spirit. And we need to remember that we don't have a communicable disease, we have a communicable cure for sin, loneliness, low self esteem, lack of purpose, lack of direction and guilt. And what we want to do is infect everyone we meet. So, be upset with me if you want to be about my use of the "E" word. But Evangelism is our purpose. You can get all over me for using that ...

220. We Believe in the Forgiveness of Sins

1 John 1:5-2:2

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... Easter your debt has been forgiven. Rejoice! You are free!" It may have been the best Easter Brad ever had. The cost of our sin is more than we can pay, the gift of our God is more than we can imagine. When it comes to forgiveness, our self-esteem is restored. When Jesus said to the woman caught in adultery, neither do I condemn you, she got her real-self back. When Jesus said to Zaccheus, salvation has come to your house today, Zaccheus got his integrity back. Out on the shore of Galilee when the risen ...

221. The Dynamics of Being a Dad

Ephesians 6:1-4, Ephesians 6:10-20

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... honor is to be honorable and ask for mercy when we fail to act that way. The question I would raise on Father’s Day is this. Have we made it difficult for our children to honor us? Has anger kept them at a distance? Has low self-esteem ignored their attempts? Have frozen emotions made us unresponsive? Has our behavior betrayed their trust? A letter to Billy Graham one day went something like this. “Dear Dr. Graham, I know the Bible says we ought to honor our parents, but how can I honor my father ...

222. Living in Gratitude

Philippians 4:4-8

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... , raised his hands and holding the empty hat in the air, prayed, “I thank thee gracious God that in your good mercy I have today gotten my hat back. Amen" In the stress and struggle of life, some of us have lost our hats, not to mention our self-esteem, our hope for tomorrow, our confidence for today. Can you rejoice in the Lord anyway? Is there a song in your heart that the world never gave? Is there a peace the world cannot take away? Gratefulness is more than a momentary emotion. It is a profoundly ...

223. Neighborly Prayer

Luke 10:25-37

Illustration

King Duncan

... boy pray for him? The boy was floored by this request. Would he pray for Mr. Rogers? He had always been the object of someone else's prayers. But from that day forward, the boy began praying for Fred Rogers, and he experienced a new sense of hope and self-esteem through this act of praying for a man he so admired. When Tom Junod complimented Fred Rogers on this idea, Rogers reacted with surprise. He had been sincere in his request for the boy's prayers. As he said, "I didn't ask him for his prayers for HIM ...

224. Humility: We Know It When We See It

Philippians 2:5-11

Sermon

David O. Bales

... to them. We trust them because they're not trying to get something from us. They won't try to tear us down to build themselves up. They don't need our admiration to add to their self-awareness or our money to contribute to their self-esteem. Jesus called himself mild, gentle, unassuming, considerate, in control of himself. The old English word was "meek," but in modern English "meek" doesn't at all communicate the great strength of Jesus that was expressed in his humility. Jesus had nothing to prove for his ...

225. Jesus Would Do What?

Philippians 2:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... s humility. “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit,” he writes. “Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” Obviously, St. Paul didn’t take any self-esteem training. “Value others above yourselves?” That flies in the face of everything we are teaching our kids today. What is it that Whitney Houston sang a few years ago? “I found the greatest love of all inside of me . . . The greatest love ...

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