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2226. Are You Plugged In?

Mark 1:29-39

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... as close and as simple as breathing. Are You Plugged In? 1. Deborah Ford, with Edie Hand, The Grits Guide to Life (New York: Plume, 2003), p.172. 2. © 2003-2005 MovieMinistry.com, All Rights Reserved (DVD Chapter: 1 Start Time: 0:03:48 End Time: 0:05:28) 3. Parables, Etc. (Saratoga Press, P.O. Box 8, Platteville, CO, 80651; 970-785-2990), December 1984

2227. Amazing Authority

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... a great influence on my sense of justice and standing up for what is right especially in the area of race relationships. The book is pure fiction but the lesson is unforgettable and was life shaping. I wanted to grow up and be just like Atticus Finch. The parables of Jesus were stories designed to teach lessons. We weren't told to go and physically look for the Prodigal Son. But we did learn a deep lesson about grace and repentance and how much God loves us. In that sense, our response to the story is more ...

2228. Yes, But How?

Luke 13:1-9

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Lee Griess

... acquire them? As Christian people we know the kind of life we ought to live, and most of us have the best of intentions to do so, but how? We are afraid because we know where the road paved with only good intentions leads! This morning we hear Jesus' parable of the fig tree, telling us to repent and bear good fruit. We know what the Christian life requires of us and yet, if we are honest with ourselves, we also know how far short we fall. So the question that confronts us this morning is: "Yes, but how?"

2229. ‘Goodness Sakers’

Luke 13:1-9

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Maxie Dunnam

... and say, "For goodness sakes, why doesn't someone do something about this?" I know a lot of "goodness-sakers". They're always saying "for goodness sake, something ought to be done." But they never get around to sharing in the doing of it. So the obvious truth of the parable is that unfruitfulness is not allowed God's vineyard. Uselessness is a sin because it means that when we are useless we fall short of God's intention for us.

2230. How Much Are You Worth?

Luke 15:11-32

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... eye. But if I hear that my child is one of them, there is nothing that I will not do to see that they are found. You are more valuable than an African diamond mind and an Arabian oil field. Why? Because you belong to our heavenly father. In the parable of the lost coin, we read where a woman turns her house upside down in search for a missing coin. Will God not literally turn the world upside down in his search for one lost soul?

2231. The Cost of Resentment

Luke 15:1-7

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Jesus is telling this parable to a group of people who are self-righteous "elder brothers," people who were angry with him for celebrating life with the down-and-out poor. Remember the old Amos and Andy radio program? In one episode, Kingfish, instead of shaking hands to greet Andy, affectionately slapped him on the ...

2232. A Heart that Sings with Joy

Luke 15:1-32

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Scott Hoezee

... Jesus overheard their comments and knew their hearts and so told them three stories that reveal the heart of God. And that's really what is going on in Luke 15: we're not here first of all being given stories of the "go and do likewise" variety. The parable in verses 11-32 is not in Scripture first of all to encourage fathers to be forgiving of their naughty kids any more than the first two stories were an instruction to shepherds or a cautionary tale to take better care of your fiscal assets. No, all three ...

2233. The Greatest Sentence Ever Written

Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32

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Mark Trotter

... Waikiki Beach . It said, " Charlotte, I love you." That's the greatest sentence ever written. And there are many variations of it. And wherever it is heard, and from whatever source it comes, it constitutes a blessing. It is here in this text this morning. It's here in the parable of the Prodigal Son, and it's addressed to everyone. To sons and to daughters, to prodigals and to the righteous: "Come home. I love you."

2234. We Believe You

Jn 20:1-18

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King Duncan

... , one of the patients. "WE BELIEVE YOU," she said, "WE BELIEVE YOU!" Well, Esther, I believe it too. The evidence is overwhelming, and life makes no sense without it. Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Note: We don't know the source of this story. Treat it as a modern parable.

2235. Discover the Perfect Gift of Christmas

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... Most Important Gift we will ever receive. And it is the Perfect Gift. So, "What ARE you going to do with this baby?" Where will He live after Christmas? Will there still be room in your heart? What will you do with this Most Important, Perfect Gift from God? 1. Parables, Etc. (Saratoga Press, P.O. Box 8, Platteville, CO, 80651; 970-785-2990), December 2000 2. Dan & Barb Stephens, Fort Collins, Colorado 3. King Duncan, Collected Sermons, www.Sermons.com

2236. Discover the Surprise of Christmas

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... his lap, steadied her head against his shoulder, and held her tightly in his arms. The surgeon then quickly did his work… and sewed up the cut in her eye-lid… and the little girl did not flinch. She just held on tight to her Father. That's a parable for us in our spiritual lives and a graphic reminder of the Good News of Christmas and part of the reason Jesus came. The Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:13 writes: "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." The Surprise of Christmas is the simple ...

2237. Blessed To Be A Blessing

Matthew 25:31-46

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... stick, but it felt good, so he put another generous layer on his lips just as the girl's mother came calling through the house, "Kortney, what did you do with my glue stick?" What a surprise. But then what a surprise for everyone of the characters in the parable, both the sheep and the goats. They'd met Jesus in the face and presence of strangers and didn't even know it. We meet Jesus and can see the face of Jesus every day in the face of family, friends, neighbors and especially in the face of strangers ...

2238. Where do You Live?

Romans 14:1-12

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... only do it in Grace and Mercy House. How clean are your windows? Where Do You Live? 1. Bryan Belknap, Group's Blockbuster Movie Illustrations (Group Publishing, Loveland, CO, 2001) pp. 78-79 2. Walter A. Clot, a pastor in Bluefield, VA. 3. Coach Carter, 2005, Paramount Home Video 4. Parables, Etc. (Saratoga Press, P.O. Box 8, Platteville, CO, 80651; 970-785-2990), March 1984

2239. The Challenge, The Call, The Cure

Matthew 9:9-13

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... most when we need it most. That's not to say that God doesn't love us when we're good; when we're on the right path; when we're living in God's will. God loves us then, just like the father loved the eldest son in the parable of the prodigal son. But God's love is deeper and closer when we feel broken and abandoned because God's heart breaks for us. And God desires for us to be healed and whole and back home with Christ where we belong. When we are in need of healing ...

2240. Radical Love at Home (Series: Radical Love in a Risky World)

Luke 15:11-32

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... to stand by and watch our parents age with sorrow? I’ve never had time for a party. My friends and I have never taken time to rejoice.” Whether or not we want to admit it, there is a lot of the elder brother in all of us. The parable is first spoken to scribes and Pharisees who were complaining that Jesus was spending too much time with tax collectors and sinners. Grace never seems fair. It doesn’t seem fair in families, in church, and certainly not in society. You go about loving people who don’t ...

2241. Reviewing Our Hungers (Series: Questioning Our Values)

Luke 6:17-26

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

There is an old parable about a seeker who sought out a mentor for spiritual advice. The mentor welcomed the seeker and proceeded to pour the visitor a cup of coffee. When the cup overflowed, the mentor kept pouring. When the saucer spilled over, the mentor kept pouring. When the hot drink started stinging the ...

2242. Radical Love is Forgiving (Series: Radical Love in a Risky World)

Luke 7:36-50

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... does not distinguish between sin in high places and sin in low places. The woman was a sinner and knew it. The Pharisee was a sinner too, and couldn’t see it. A little later in Luke 18, Jesus tells another story about self- righteousness. We call it the Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee. Both go to the temple. Both say their prayers. The Pharisee says, “God, I thank you that I am not like other people — not a robber, not an evil doer, not an adulterer, not even like this tax collector beside me ...

2243. Shaped By the Fire

Acts 2:1-21

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... on fire like the early disciples. Then let the Fire of God's Holy Spirit shape you, form you and mold you into the person God would have you be. Let Christ perfect you and make you transparent, so His light will shine through you and bring Him glory. 1. Parables, Etc. (Saratoga Press, P.O. Box 8, Platteville, CO, 80651; 970-785-2990), December 1993 2. Dr. Laurie Wirthlin

2244. Cast All Your Anxiety on Him

1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... you can experience the first half. "Cast all your anxiety on God because God cares for you." 1. From Bass Mitchell, http://www.homiliesbyemail.com/Special/Mothers/motherresources.html 2. The Pastor's Story File (Saratoga Press, P.O. Box 8, Platteville, CO, 80651; 970-785-2990), Oct 1991 3. Parables, Etc. (Saratoga Press, P.O. Box 8, Platteville, CO, 80651; 970-785-2990), July 1986

2245. The Short List

Micah 6:1-8

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... DO, LOVE, WALK. Live God's Short List. 1. Amazon.com descriptions of content of books 2. Bible Illustrator for Windows 3. Bible Illustrator for Windows 4. The Autoillustrator, P.O. Box 336517, Greeley, CO 80633 1-877-970-AUTO (2886) 5. Parables, Etc. (Saratoga Press, P.O. Box 8, Platteville, CO, 80651; 970-785-2990), May 2001 6. George MacDonald in Discovering the Character of God. Christianity Today, Vol. 35, no. 2. 7. Bible Illustrator for Windows 8. Homiletics, (Communications Resources, Inc., Canton, OH ...

2246. The Promise of Hope

Matthew 3:1-12

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... through the Grace of God. In my understanding, there is no better Promise of Hope. It should leave us grinning just like Garfield. And it should leave each of us ready for the coming of Christ. Come to the table. Get ready through feasting on this Promise of Hope. 1. Parables, Etc. (Saratoga Press, P.O. Box 8, Platteville, CO, 80651; 970-785-2990), June 1989 2. Garfield by Jim Davis (11/29/04 Paws, Inc.) 3. Worshipfilms.com

2247. The Inheritance

Colossians 1:11-20

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... in whom "all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell," Jesus, into our lives as our Savior and King. 1. The Pastor's Story File (Saratoga Press, P.O. Box 8, Platteville, CO, 80651; 970-785-2990), September 1996 ALL THIS FOR ME, By Dr. Leonard E. Stadler 2. Parables, Etc. (Saratoga Press, P.O. Box 8, Platteville, CO, 80651; 970-785-2990), Feb 1991 WANTING TO BELONG 3. www.movieministry.com 4. Preaching Magazine (Preaching Resources, Jackson, TN) Vol. 14, #1

2248. A Gratitude Adjustment

Luke 17:11-19

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... of his life? Gratitude led to healing and wholeness for the 10th leper and it can do the same for us as well. And all we have to do is take time for a Gratitude Adjustment. Remember Pearl and Midnight and at least be as thankful as they are. 1. Parables, Etc. (Saratoga Press, P.O. Box 8, Platteville, CO, 80651; 970-785-2990), May 1986 2. Heroic Stories #554: 5 October 2004 www.HeroicStories.com 3. "If Only For This Life" by Marilyn Anderes, Good News, March/April 2004, p. 44.

2249. Love and Obey (Mother's Day)

John 14:15-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... does not have expectations for us. The Scriptures are full not only of God’s promises, but also of God’s instructions for how we are to live our lives. Obedience to those instructions is vitally important. Pastor Chuck Swindoll gives us a wonderful modern day parable on this subject. Imagine a company whose president decides to travel abroad. He is going to be away an extended period of time. So he says to his trusted employees, “Look, I’m going away. And while I’m away, I want you to pay close ...

2250. The Real Thirst Quencher

Revelation 22:1-6

Sermon

King Duncan

... let him take the free gift of the water of life.” That’s you. Whoever. 1. http://www.cowboylyrics.com/tabs/sons-of-the-pioneers/cool-water-1908.html. 2. NBC Dateline: Nov. 1998. http://www.lectionarysermons.com/mar993-07.html. 3. Parables, etc. 4. James Stewart, The Rending of the Veil. Cited by Dr. Gary Dennis, http://www.lacanadapc.org/transcripts/031608st.htm. 5. Edward W. Bauman, Beyond Belief (Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1964). 6. Rumours of Another World (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 2003 ...

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