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2251. The Art of Living Until

Matthew 24:36-51

Sermon

Leonard Mann

... like his, should be to add a radiance to all that is around us. No, not necessarily by polishing brass and scrubbing floors, although that may well be a part of it, but chiefly by encouraging and engendering spiritual vitality and moral beauty in all we touch. Let me repeat it: The interim we occupy is not just a waiting period; it is a working time. Verse 46 of Matthew chapter 24, loosely translated, reads "Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find doing something!" Jesus goes on to ...

2252. The Time of Our Visitation

Sermon

Leonard Mann

... his friends again, and of letting them know for sure that everything was all right. It was their moment of deepest despair and anxiety, but then came Jesus. There were also other times he came. There was Mary Magdalene, sin-stained, whom he had touched and transformed; and she stood beside the vacated tomb, like a lost child, not understanding, and alone - but then came Jesus, not from within the tomb, but from outside it, and he said, "Mary!" and she knew him, and she ran - not weeping, but rejoicing ...

2253. Something That Will Last Forever

Matthew 6:19-24

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... was his running commentary about life. Chi Chi grew up in poverty, working in sugar cane fields for $1 per day. Over the last 35 years on the golf tour he has earned over $6 million. He has given most of it away. Some people call him a soft touch. Others say that he is one of the few remaining role models in the world of sport. The Rodriguez Foundation, a $2.2 million-a-year venture, offers hope and guidance to thousands of troubled children. Listen to the following truth from Chi Chi: "In life, a person ...

2254. A Vital Night Call

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... on home plate. The fans erupted in pandemonium and poured onto the field. In all the confusion no one noticed the first baseman retrieving the ball, racing to first, and tagging the base. He then appealed to the umpire, claiming that Goose had never touched first base. The umpire agreed with the first baseman and called Goose out. Many people are like Goose Gosling. They seem to be altogether successful. Everybody is cheering for them. They glitter with success. But if in the course of living, they never ...

2255. Saints With Crooked Haloes

2 Samuel 12:1-31

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... Carolina, our regular worship service was televised over the local CBS affiliate. One day I got a card from one of our viewers in a nursing home in the city of Florence. Many years earlier, she had taught me in high school. Over the years I had completely lost touch with her. She wrote, "Dear Billy, What a joy it is for me to worship with you and your fine congregation by way of television. I am so proud of you, and pleasantly surprised. Back in school you were so full of mischief, I wondered if you would ...

2256. The Names of the Christ-Child

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... exhausted all the biblical names they liked. The baby was about a week old before he had a name. His mother found his name in a strange way. One day she received a congratulatory card from a friend. On the back was a beautiful poem. She was so touched by the words that she decided to name her child after the man who wrote that poem. So that baby, future Baptist preacher, became Anonymous McBride. Our scripture lesson for today tells us that the baby Jesus were not named by Mary and Joseph. His names came ...

2257. Breaking News: Thomas Doubts Jesus Alive

John 20:24-31

Sermon

CSS

... end a special event took place that he had requested. A bugler was positioned high in the dome of Saint Paul's. At the end of the service after the benediction the sound of Taps rang out, indicating that the day was over. For those in attendance it was a touching conclusion but Churchill had a surprise in store for them. As soon as taps ended another bugler placed on the opposite side of the cathedral played Reveille: It's time to get up. It's time to get up. It's time to get up in the morning. The notes ...

2258. Wimps Become Warriors

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... to what she discovered: "I came to the part that concerned me the most: 3 minutes of silence, listening to God. I reset the timer for exactly three minutes. As soon as I punched the start key, I closed my eyes and the wind found me. I could feel the touch on my face, my arms, my back. My mind knew the mantra on which to focus--I am pure capacity for God. As I exhaled, the 'pit' in my stomach dissipated, the sorrow in my chest began to leave and the fatigue of the early hour was not a factor ...

2259. Is Someone Knocking?

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... . Then I noticed that the attending physician did not wear that gear even though he examined the patient closely. Now I notice that in most cases those precautions are not required. We know that the disease is not spread by casual contact or by touching or sneezing. I doubt that a hospital visit is ever more significant than when the patient has AIDS, especially since the person often encounters rejection. Remember, Jesus said in Matthew 25 that when we visit someone who is sick, we are in reality visiting ...

2260. "Almost" Is A Sad Word

Matthew 19:16-30

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... man, Jesus suspected that his soul might be in the bank with his stocks and bonds. So Jesus said, "If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." That gives me a slight touch of the "willies" every time I read it. What if Jesus were to tell you or me in a vision too real to deny: "Son or daughter, I want you to quit your job, sell your house, cash in your investments, and become a missionary." I always try to be ...

2261. The Words We Speak

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... ; it's "shooooppping." We must understand these things because communication is vital in marriage. In the great marriages there is almost always an amazingly high level of communication. Husband and wife can almost read each other's minds. They are in constant touch with each other's joys, hopes, frustrations, and needs. In the course of a marriage, husbands and wives speak millions of words to each other. The cumulative impact of all those words can make or break a marriage. Therefore, let's measure ...

2262. Glorious Surprises

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... to represent his country in the Olympic white-water competition. But due to lack of funds, it seemed to be an impossible dream. Roger happened to meet a Memphis couple, George and Ginny Steffens, who are members of Christ Church. The Steffens were touched by his situation. Along with some of their friends, they raised enough money to bring him to the Olympic qualifying event last month in east Tennessee. Roger performed well enough to advance to the Olympic competition in July. When Mr. Steffens called ...

2263. Put the Cross on Top

1 John 4:7-21

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... missionary to China, Oswald Goldry, was arrested and expelled from that country. He traveled to India to arrange for his return home. There he encountered some Jewish refugees fleeing from Nazi oppression. They were in a terrible state of need. Goldry was so touched by their plight that he cashed the check he had received for passage home and gave it to one of the refugee families. When he finally returned to America he was interviewed by a reporter from a religious magazine. The reporter had learned ...

2264. Here Comes Jesus

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

James Bjorge

... from their evil ways and began to walk in God’s ways. This prophet of God strove for productive proclamation. Thirdly, John’s preaching was prophetic. He was not peddling his own merchandise but was pointing to Jesus who could make it possible for God and man to touch hands again. He said, "I baptize you with water; but he who is mightier than I is coming, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to untie; he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire" (Luke 3:17). After John called for ...

2265. Christmas Is Coming

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

James Bjorge

... For poor ornery people like you and like I, I wonder as I wander out under the sky. Not a bad idea! On those brisk nights before Christmas Eve take a stroll alone under the canopy of evening stars ... and wonder about God stepping out of space to touch you with redeeming love. Albert Einstein once said, "The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science. He to whom this emotion is a stranger, who can no longer pause to wonder, and stand wrapped in awe ...

2266. A Gospel that Fills the Glove

Sermon

James Bjorge

... the needs of every human heart. "My grace is sufficient for you" (2 Corinthians 12:9), he says. Now when sin came on the human scene, its erosive power carved out many caverns in the human soul. Man and God were no longer able to touch hands. Man became alienated from fellow human beings. Man found a warfare waging in his own bosom as conflicts developed over self-acceptance and dignity. Man even got into odds with the universe and ecological problems confronted him. Needs, needs, needs ... became the cry ...

2267. Christmas Concern

Sermon

James Bjorge

... or maybe I’m more concerned about nice sounding phrases and neatly packaged programs. Then I look at Jesus and see that he was involved with people in such a way they couldn’t miss the fact that he cared. Jesus didn’t just preach about leprosy; he touched the leper in love. Jesus just didn’t give a loud lecture on hunger; he fed the people who had empty stomachs. Jesus didn’t merely talk about lingering loneliness; he went to people’s homes and sat down for supper and an evening chat. He really ...

2268. Jacob, the Wanderer

Genesis 28:10-22

Sermon

Don Yocom

... made the deal. Not only that, Jacob went to his father’s room in the man’s old age to take the old man’s blessing which rightfully belonged to Esau. Jacob went so far as to cover his arms with the skins of animals so that, if Isaac should touch him, Jacob would seem to have hairy arms like the arms of Esau. The diguise was successful, and the old man gave the promised birthright to the deceptive Jacob. When Esau learned of it, he was very, very angry. So angry that Jacob had to flee for his life. So ...

2269. Jeremiah and the Potter

Jeremiah 18:1--19:15

Sermon

Don Yocom

... the altar, whatever the cost; And all that is boasted of human display Must yield to God’s hand and be taken away. (Anonymous) A young man was employed in a hardware store in Fostoria, Ohio, in the years 1938 and 1939. In the winter of 1939, he felt the touch of the Potter’s Hand as he surrendered his life to God. From that time on he had a new purpose for living. For the first time in his life, he was able to save money, since he realized he would have to go to college and get an education ...

2270. Solomon and the Outline for Renewal

2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Sermon

Don Yocom

... were stationed around the landing strip with their lights on. In the twenty minutes time, over one hundred cars came and gave sufficient light for the plane to land. So with the church. If we let our light shine, it may help someone in need to get in touch with God. There must be cooperation, if there is to be spiritual renewal. "If my people shall turn from their wicked ways." When we see the idolatry of the times in which Solomon lived (even Solomon slipped into idolatry for a time), when we read of the ...

2271. Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Drama

Sarah Walton Miller

... at your hands! Those nails! You’ve been out in that workshop again fooling around with a motor or some gadget, haven’t you? SON: [turning; speaks defensively, looking at fingernails] I tried to get ’em clean! FATHER: I ought to forbid you to touch another motor or another tool! SON: Dad! You WOULDN’T! [turns back while FATHER freezes momentarily; freeze means to stand motionless] TEACHER: [turns after pause; speaks as if in the middle of a conversation] Mr. Horton, I can’t agree with you. James ...

2272. Those Bothersome Do’s and Don’ts

Drama

Sarah Walton Miller

... is for rest and worship. MALE 1: Well, things are different now. With the short work week and vacations, maybe we don’t need all that rest. But I guess we do need to get together with our Creator occasionally. FEMALE 2: Occasionally? Some say we need to get in touch every day! FEMALE 3: Face God every DAY? I don’t think I could stand that. FEMALE 4: Well, He’s THERE, whether you recognize Him or not. FEMALE 1: Wow! You sound like someone a hundred years ago. FEMALE 4: It wouldn’t hurt us a bit to ...

2273. Slices of Life

Drama

Sarah Walton Miller

... a human being. FOUR: "All human beings have rights." Isn’t that your favorite quote? THREE: I’m involved in humanity. Now, go on and do your own thing. If it’s religion - okay! AT THE GROCERY teen with imaginary small brother or sister Come on! Don’t touch anything. If you do, I won’t take you with me anymore. No, canned corn isn’t on Mom’s list. Put the applesauce back. No, we aren’t buying tuna fish. Get away from the pickles ... Look out! ... Oh, look what you’ve done! Pickles all over ...

2274. SALLY JANE

Drama

Jerome W. Nilssen

... , you’d stop it out of spite. CAIN The old man thinks that I had Seth put away. JAREL Permanently? Does he mean permanently? Did he think you’d do that? CAON Yes. He believes - he’s CONVINCED that I’m capable of it. JAREL Oh, God. (Going to him, touching his forehead gently) It’s still there, isn’t it? I didn’t notice. CAIN People who know me well seem to get used to it. JAREL I thought it would be a sort of family reunion. A little sadness when he dies. But then we’d all sit around ...

2275. But Men Loved Darkness

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Louis H. Valbracht

... us in Crime and Punishment: "When a man thinks that he has done with God, and he has smote with violence everything of God within him, yet, in the end, God breaks through to him." Browning puts it another way: "Just when we are safest, there’s a sunset touch, a flower bell, someone’s death, and, lo, He stands before us, blocking our path so that we cannot go on until we have dealt with Him." Judgment? Believe me, in the truth of God, it is not some joke out of the pages of the Bible. Judgment? This ...

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