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1. New Tendons for Dry Bones

Ezekiel 37:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... social media experience and a college degree, the royal job ad said the Queen was looking for someone “innovative and with creative flair” who would do their job as part of a “fast-paced and dynamic team.” (2) Do you think God chose Ezekiel to be His ... prophet to the nation of Israel because he was innovative and had a creative flair? I doubt it. God seems to choose His servants based on their obedience, not their skill set. And we know Ezekiel wasn’t ...

2. Traveling Forgotten Mountains

Isaiah 49:8-26

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Paul E. Robinson

... a very real feeling in that moment, for sure. The question is how do we travel those arduous, painful, exhausting mountain trails of loneliness and despair, of feeling forgotten by God, when no AAA Triptik reveals a detour, a better road? Isaiah writes with great flair and confidence in verse 11 of chapter 49 that the Lord would turn all mountains into roads. That is, the very things that appear to be obstacles would end up being helpful roads to aid us in our journey. I suspect the greatest lie that has ...

3. See the Light, Be the Light

Matthew 5:13-16

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... and hopeful people, who preach every Sunday "in weakness and in fear and in great trembling." Paul had learned, as most preachers eventually do, that it’s not the eloquence of the person in the pulpit that counts, nor is it a confident manner, a flair for the dramatic or innovative insights into human nature. It’s not any of these, but rather it is the power and promise of God to whom the preacher must bear witness "in weakness and in fear and in trembling." John the Baptist, another preacher, said ...

4. He Who Has Ears to Hear, Let Him Hear

Luke 8:1-15

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Larry Powell

There is an old "preacher story" about the traveling evangelist who had a flair for the dramatic. His sermons were flamboyant and intensely theatrical. His ability to turn a phrase and masterfully create "word pictures" captivated his listeners almost to the point of hypnosis. He was a strong portion. After accepting an invitation to preach in a little country church, he went out early ...

5. Snoring through Sermons

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Michael J. Anton

... truth and can you believe any politician, have we seriously asked what God is trying to say to us as Christian citizens through this revelation of moral games in high places? World poverty keeps getting pushed off the front pages by issues and personalities with more flair for high noon dramatics. But what a sermon God is preaching to us through the drawn faces and emaciated bodies of those who continue to starve and die from it. We’re told the Vietnam war is over, but daily reports tell us not so. What ...

6. Humankind: The Climax of Creation

Genesis 1:1-2:3

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Bill Bouknight

... have had a blast--painting the stripes on the zebra, stretching the giraffe's neck, teaching a opossum how to "play possum," and designing a bird dog that would "hunt close." But then came afternoon of the 6th day. It was time for the climax of creation. With creative flair, God grabs a handful of clay and begins to shape it with a special gleam in his eye. As we works that clay, he thinks out loud, "This creature is going to be different from all the rest. This one will be family, not a creature really but ...

7. A Streak of Common Sense

Deuteronomy 18:14-22

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Thomas D. Peterson

... a true prophet from a false one? There were prophets like Moses, rigid and demanding, who kept trying to teach the people how to accept and obey the commandments. Then there were the exciting prophets, the soothsayers and shamen - people with flair and sparkle. Dressed in long flowing robes, they cried out in loud stentorian voices, made esoteric gestures, rolled their eyes heavenward, and claimed miraculous and magical powers. The people were mesmerized by them. They had great charisma and were filled with ...

8. How To Love

John 15:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... , somewhat humorless classical musician who insisted that Lee become a classical pianist. Lee reluctantly complied with his father's wishes. Finally, he was booked to play a classical concert and his father attended. Liberace performed at his best that night with an unusual flair. But when the concert ended and he turned toward his father's seat, hoping to see him beaming with pride, he saw that the seat was empty. His father had walked out of the concert. When Liberace arrived home, his father berated him ...

9. Looks Like We're in for Stormy Weather

Mark 4:35-41

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... , family quarrels break out, the body develops aches and pains, world peace deteriorates, or a neighbor is abusive? Sometimes it is all too much for us. We cry out in desperation "When will it all end, Lord?" Our national life, church life, family life, in all their aspects, can flair up like a storm out of nowhere. One moment all is fine--until a word is spoken or a mistake is made--and out of nowhere bursts a mindless wave of rage. "That''s it! There''s no use talking any further! I just can''t go on like ...

10. Purpose-Driven

Jeremiah 1:1-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... is the executive pastor of a thousand-member church in the Midwest. Early in his pastoral career, Ben questioned his role as a full-time pastor. He has many talents, says his brother Tim, including musical, literary and rhetorical skills, as well as a special flair for art. Ben wondered if he could make the best use of these talents in the pastorate. He was frustrated from seeing others using their talents, having fun, and earning a much better living. While wrestling with the decision of whether or not to ...

11. He's Everything I Need

Psalm 23:1

Sermon

James Merritt

... applause. Someone then asked that the old preacher also recite the psalm. Well, the pastor was very embarrassed to try to follow what this actor had done. But he finally yielded to the pressure and he had very little of the actor’s elocution; certainly none of his dramatic flair. But as he began to recite that psalm it was obvious he wasn’t talking from his head, he was talking from his heart. When he finished no one clapped, but there was not a dry eye in the house. The actor got back up and made this ...

12. Where Earth and Heaven Meet

John 1:14

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John E. Harnish

... without him was not anything made that was made. In him was life, and the life was the light of humankind. And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us. Not quite as poetic, the Eugene Peterson translation of the verse does give it a "down-to-earth" flair: The Word became flesh and blood and moved into the neighborhood. We saw the glory with our own eyes, the one-of-a-kind glory; like Father, like Son; generous inside and out; true, from start to finish. Here and now, we are bold to believe and proclaim ...

13. Death to Glory

Revelation 5:11-14

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... with the burdens they carry. In our various day-to-day work we generally do this very well. Whether we are teachers, nurses, engineers, city workers, or we work at home. Even if we are retired, our ability to carry others' burdens is accomplished with great flair and gusto. The problem comes, for many of us, in our personal relationships. Many times we do not recognize the burdens that others carry. This is not because we cannot see them, but we choose not to see them. It is much more convenient to be ...

14. Ecological Politics

Matthew 14:22-33

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... and everything had lost focus when Jesus stepped up into the hills by himself. Without Jesus at the center everything becomes dark and brooding and chaotic. This, then, is why Matthew made sure to tell the story as he did. Not with great embellishments of flair or excitement, but in straightforward simplicity. For the meaning is not to be found in the extraordinary things that occurred, but in the place Jesus must have at the center of every picture. I think of Madeleine L'Engle's fine story, Dance in the ...

15. Leaders Worthy of Imitation

1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

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Mary S. Lautensleger

... centrally located gathering place for campus and community activities. Freedom of speech is exercised frequently in the Brickyard as wandering street preachers avail themselves of an opportunity to announce the end of the world with their Chicken Little "the sky is falling" flair. The message is always the same: "Get right with God, or you're gonna get left!" Perhaps a stranger has cornered you on a city sidewalk, ranting about being saved. It's a real shame that some people only hear the gospel proclaimed ...

16. Aha! An Epiphany!

Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... epiphanies that may have occurred in your life. For example, when was it that you first realized the majesty of God? Was it the beauty and grandeur of creation that first evoked that realization? Roy L. Smith tells about an aged and scholarly minister with a flair for astronomy who spent the night on a California mountaintop with a group of young men from his church. It so happened that a little after midnight two great stars came into conjunction, and the dear old man went from sleeping bag to sleeping bag ...

17. When Others Serve Your Head on a Platter

Mark 6:14-29

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... over this whole scene is once again inferred by the daughter’s immediate rush to her to find out what she should request. Herodias states succinctly what she wants: “the head of John the baptizer.” The dancing daughter outdoes her mother with a flair for the theatrical. With a kind of teenage slasher-movie delight in the gruesome and grisly, the young girl demands John’s head be brought to her “on a platter.” Herod’s response is to be “deeply grieved” (“perilypos”). This term is used ...

18. When You Reach the Rejection Hotline

Acts 4:1-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Let me comment for a moment on the significance of the cornerstone or capstone as it is sometimes referred to. The cornerstone or capstone is not simply a decorative stone used to finish off the corners of a building with a bit of architectural flair. Rather it is that fundamental stone that structurally holds a building together! Visualize for a moment an old Roman archway, built from two columns of carefully carved stones. Where the two sides arch in toward each other at the top and meet in the center ...

19. The Gathering at Cana

John 2:1-11

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... ! You can’t trust the label. But you can trust the identity embedded in the wine! Jesus creates the finest wine God could create from the holy living waters of the “baptismal font!” It’s a “promise” flowing. But he doesn’t present it with flair, pomp, and circumstance. He doesn’t even give it directly to the wedding head caterer! He takes no credit for the wine, draws no attention to himself. Jesus works behind the scenes with the servants, telling them to fill to the brim the six jars of ...

20. The Death of John the Baptist

Matthew 14:1-12, Mark 6:14-29, Luke 9:1-9

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Jesus Herodias’ influence over this whole scene is inferred by the daughter’s rush to her to find out what she should request. Herodias states succinctly what she wants: “the head of John the baptizer.” The dancing daughter outdoes her mother with a flair for the theatrical. With a kind of teenage slasher-movie delight in the gruesome and grisly, the young girl demands John’s head be brought to her “on a platter.” Herod’s response is to be “deeply grieved” (“perilypos”). This term is ...

21. Syrophoenician Lives Matter!

Mark 7:24-30, Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... notes that embellish the main melody. But yet without those little passing notes, the music would never be as rich and resonant. Every one of us is a grace note . . . we embellish the symphony of creation that is Jesus and our grace note adds flavor and flair and fullness to an already beautiful song. Your presence here in this community adds beauty and truth and goodness to this body of Christ known as [the name of your church]. No matter how much grace each one of us needs, there is enough grace to go ...

22. Joey and Nicky at Skull Mountain

Mark 15:42-47

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Lori Wagner

Prop: Anointing oil (preferably frankincense or myrrh) Joey and Nicky at Skull Mountain -- It sounds like a mystery like Nancy Drew or the Hardy Boys, doesn’t it? Or for those with a slightly more sinister flair, a story by E. L. Stine. Intrigue, Mystery, Mayhem, and a good dose of the gruesome. And slightly Spooky. The events surrounding Jesus’ death were certainly strange and unusual. The High Priest and his family of former and future high priests had been pushing to get something done about Jesus ...

23. Marinating in the Spirit

Matthew 13:1-23

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Lori Wagner

... you are cooks, you now the difference between a microwaved packed meal and a gourmet feast, made from “scratch.” The first is super-fast, quick and easy, but manufactured food. The second takes time and effort, love and commitment, some marination, and some creative flair. But the result is a superb feast. That’s the kind of “feast” Jesus offers us in the kingdom of God –an unforgettable feast for our weary souls and a never-ending side of peace and joy. This week and always – I challenge you ...

24. Jesus’ Recipe for a Kingdom Style Feast

Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52

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Lori Wagner

... out advice to his inner posse not just about what to teach but about how to do it. I like to call it, “Jesus’ recipe for a kingdom style feast” or maybe more pointedly, “Jesus’ disciple-winning fish recipe.” For Jesus, with his usual parabolic flair, is giving his disciples six pointers on how to take the scriptural interpretations he is teaching them and infiltrate them into the world in a way that will change the world. Let’s look at what he is saying. At first glance, this part of Matthew ...

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