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1. People Skills

Proverbs 12:26

Sermon

James Merritt

... time with the wrong person, you can't do the wrong thing." There is so much more I could say about this matter of people skills and relationships, but I go back to something I said at the beginning. Your only hope for eternity, your only hope for going to heaven ... sure you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. I'll tell you what I have learned. When you develop the skills of having a relationship with God, a true relationship with God, a dynamic relationship with God, and a joyful relationship with ...

2. The Skilled Blows of God

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

... he did the one thing which would bring that gem to its most perfect shapeliness, radiance, and jeweled splendor. That blow which seemed to ruin the superb precious stone was, in fact, its perfect redemption. From those two halves were wrought two magnificent gems which the skilled eye of the lapidary saw hidden in the rough, uncut stone as it came from the mine. Sometimes, God lets a stinging blow fall upon your life. The blood spurts; the nerves wince. The soul cries out in agony. The blow seems to you an ...

3. Diabolical Political Skills

John 17:20-26

Illustration

Glenn E. Ludwig

... ad states: "I'm talking about truly Machiavellian stuff here. I know it all sounds a bit paranoid. But there are times when a little paranoia can give you the backside protection you need. You'll get the latest and most diabolical thinking on these political skills." And then he ends with two seemingly contradictory thoughts. First, he plants the seed about the opposition: "How many people in your company are sending away for their copies of the Black Book?" And then he said, that if I act right away, I'll ...

4. For Someone Noted For Their Culinary Skills

Isaiah 25:6-9 · Luke 9:12-17

Eulogy

Richard E. Zajac

The Fork [Tell of their culinary skills and varied ways their life was blessed beyond measure.] I recently came upon a wonderful story about a man known far and wide for his generous and grateful spirit. Though diagnosed with cancer and given but a few months to live, he still maintained the twinkle in his eye and ...

5. People Skills

Illustration

Bill Bouknight

Charles Schwab was one of the few men before World War II who was paid a salary of one million dollars per year. Schwab, a steel executive, was once asked what it was that made him worth so much. He replied, ‘It's not that I know more about steel than anybody else. The greatest asset I possess is my ability to arouse enthusiasm among people. I have learned that people respond best to appreciation and encouragement.’ People may respond to threats or bribery, but neither their respect nor affection is won. ...

6. The Tabernacle

Exodus 26:1-37

Understanding Series

James K. Bruckner

... the holy place from the most holy place. Over the linen tent fabric was a second layer of “tent fabric” for the tent of meeting, to be made of spun and woven goat hair. Exodus 35 reports, “all the women who were willing and had the skill spun the goat hair” (v. 26). Spun and woven goat hair was a common covering for bedouin tents and was not dyed. They were to weave eleven lengths of this “tent fabric” (NIV “curtains”). Each length, thirty cubits long and four cubits wide, was two cubits ...

7. Materials for the Tabernacle

Exodus 35:4-29

Understanding Series

James K. Bruckner

... (see 36:3–6). A key word here is everyone, or all, from one word in Hebrew (kol). Describing the people, kol occurs eleven times in nine verses. Verse 25 especially notes the skill of Every skilled woman who could spin linen thread. And all the women who were willing (whose hearts lifted them) and had the skill spun the goat hair (v. 26). A comprehensive summary statement in verse 29 mentions the women again. The leaders brought . . . gems, that would be mounted on Aaron’s breastpiece. Each leader had ...

8. If I Only Had One Wish

2 Chronicles 1:1-12

Sermon

James Merritt

... about a narrow slice of life, but couldn't make it out of the first grade when it comes to living successfully with family and friends. Let's face it. Know-ledge is not enough to meet life's problems. We need wisdom, the ability to handle life with skill.5 If our generation has learned anything, it should know by now that knowledge is no substitute for wisdom. Charles Spurgeon once said, "Wisdom is the right use of knowledge. To know is not to be wise. Many men know a great deal and are all the greater ...

9. Job's Third Reply to Bildad

Job 26:1--31:40

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... , he must have departed somehow from the way of life to which he needs to return. In Job’s mouth, the words of chapter 28 stand firmly against the common assumptions of the sages that the three friends represent. As we will soon see, all the skill, diligence, and bravery of determined humans are ultimately of no avail in wresting an understanding of wisdom from the creation. 28:12–14 But where can wisdom be found? This segment of the poem begins with a matched pair of questions that set the tone for ...

10. The Sabbath

Exodus 31:1-11

Understanding Series

James K. Bruckner

... the beginning of his work in the Spirit and we find a record of his success in 38:22–23. Exodus 30:7–11 contains a complete summary of the elements of the tabernacle and its furnishings. God told Bezalel, Oholiab, and the skilled people “to make everything just as I commanded you.” Exodus 25–30 gives fairly specific details of all the tents, furnishings, and vestments. Nonetheless, many significant details are missing (e.g., the height and thickness of the lampstand; the configuration of the posts ...

11. Delivery

Sermon

Michael Rogness

... and the reality is that we simply must get away from our scripts. Working Free Of The Manuscript Freeing oneself of the manuscript is one of the most difficult tasks for most pastors. Two things are true: (1) Preaching with minimal reliance on a manuscript is a learned skill, not inborn. With effort anyone can do it. (2) There is no one way of achieving it. You have to learn what works for you. It does take time and effort, but it may be the best time you've ever spent. The obvious solution to avoid reading ...

12. The Prod of the Past

Exodus 12:1-30

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... success now and will be basic in the 21st century. Such a program could be staffed by a combination of paid and volunteer staff. A third possibility: with our good facility, why not consider establishing a special program for those interested in developing specific skills. I am thinking now of the possibility of putting together a Computer Learning Lab that would serve the needs, not only of neighborhood youngsters who do not have access to a computer at home, but also the entire community who might want to ...

13. Going Hard against the Grain

Matthew 5:33-37

Sermon

Phil Thrailkill

... spoke to was the issue of how to guarantee truth in human relations. In a world where lying is an art form and deceit is a refined skill, how do I know I can count on what you are saying? One classic way is to invoke a higher power, to appeal to God as ... to seeking out and speaking the truth in love. When we dwell in the truth of Jesus Christ, and when we learn the art and skills of truth telling, we become potent agents of the kingdom of God, and that, after all, is what Jesus was after. In the world of ...

14. Who Put It There? (Mother's Day)

1 Peter 5:1-11

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... and be proficient in managing budgets and resources fairly, unless you want to hear, "He got more than me!" for the rest of your life. Also, must be able to drive motor vehicles safely under loud and adverse conditions while simultaneously practicing above-mentioned skills in conflict resolution. Must be able to choose your battles and stick to your guns. Must be able to withstand criticism, such as "You don't know anything." Must be willing to be hated at least temporarily, until someone needs $5 to go ...

15. David’s Faith Ignites a Victory

1 Samuel 17:1-58

Teach the Text

Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... requested a king to lead Israel’s armies in battle. Their focus was on the tangible: they wanted a standing army like other nations had. Here David demonstrates that battles are fought in God’s strength and for God’s honor. Though warriors may show skill and daring, “the living God” is the victor. David models for Israel what a king should believe and how a king should act. Yet David’s success sets the stage for Saul’s jealousy, which prompts him to plot David’s demise. Beginning in the ...

16. Bezalel and Oholiab (II)

Exodus 35:30--36:7

Understanding Series

James K. Bruckner

... (37–39) repeat, almost verbatim, many of the detailed instructions that God gave to Moses in Exodus 25–31. The people, with an abundant offering and focused labor, now carried out these instructions. 36:1–7 Moses summoned Bezalel and Oholiab and and every skilled person. (See the comments on these persons at 31:1–6; 35:30–35.) Moses presented them with the initial offerings of the people (v. 3a). The gifts included raw materials such as wood and precious metals, as well as items that the people ...

17. Building a Winning Team

Matthew 16:13-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... that exercise at your workplace? Would it improve your ability to work together? Like cats and dogs, I imagine. Another person wrote about a team-building retreat at a horse farm. The goal of the exercise was to improve each employee’s communication skills, believe it or not, by having them learn to communicate with a horse. That’s a novel approach. What could go wrong? Would you believe one employee nearly got trampled by one rambunctious horse? Nothing like a near-death experience to bring a team ...

18. Finding Your Dream Job

Matthew 4:12-23

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... hired to test and rate mattresses in terms of comfort, support, and sleep quality. Line stander: line standers may stand in line for new product launches or to buy concert tickets for clients. This is one of those jobs that doesn’t require many skills beyond the skill of patience. And this last job is the most unusual one to me: gross stunt tester. This is the job that requires a strong stomach. These folks are hired by TV shows to test out gross and outrageous challenges before the contestants try them ...

19. Prayers for the Sundays After Easter

Bulletin Aid

Rolland R. Reece

... be needed and we don't want to fail again the admonition to love those who share this earth with us. Thank you for the skills and talents you have entrusted to our care. May we see joy on your face because we have been good stewards of your gifts. These ... We talk to you in our prayers. We listen to you in our silence. How our spirits soar, for you are at our side. We need no skill or knowledge. We need only faith to know that at last you are the creator of our days. Thank you, God, for choosing to love us. We ...

20. Step Three - Faith

Mt 8:5-13 · Heb 11:1-7 · Is 55:6-9

Sermon

John A. Terry

... than our own. How can we seek God? How can we know God? The psalmist said, "Be still and know that I am God." We cannot shout God down. God does not shout us down. There are verbal skills in speech. There are listening skills as others speak to us. Then there is the skill of listening to the silence. This is the basic skill needed in prayer. If God's ways are higher than our ways and God's thoughts higher than our thoughts, how can we ever hope to hear what God says? We can, because, even though God is ...

21. Christ and Healing

Sermon

Robert G. Tuttle

... he had had little success working with alcoholics and drug addicts. Now there is a more effective healing power. He knows something. There is something far beyond him that reaches out through him in his healing ministry He is no more and no less a skilled psychiatrist than he had been before. But he is now an inspired psychiatrist. Christ is alive in his ministry of healing. It is that plus that holds the universe together: it is that everlasting love: it is that glimpse of the Eternal breaking through into ...

22. Where Is Your Heart?

Luke 12:22-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... piece in a surprisingly short amount of time. Because she loved the song, she was motivated to learn it. Doug Lipman changed his teaching techniques. He began encouraging his students to find music they wanted to play, even if it was beyond their skill level. The students improved their skills much faster when they could choose their favorite music. (4) That is no great secret. We work harder at tasks we enjoy. My wish is that everyone in this room could be in a job that is meaningful for you. It must be ...

23. I Say, Rejoice!

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... according to Papini: Matthew 5:38-42 (also found in Luke 6: 27-31) about loving one’s enemies and turning the other cheek. Jackie Robinson took these words to heart. He made it to the major leagues, where he became legendary for his athletic skills and for his integrity in the face of prejudice. In 1995, President Bush awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to Rachel Robinson, Jackie’s widow, for her husband’s bravery and character in changing the face of professional sports in this country. (3) How do ...

24. Power and Compassion

Hebrews 5:1-10

Sermon

Lee Ann Dunlap

... a heart transplant to survive, a well-meaning friend with a penknife and no medical training won't do us much good; and neither will a cardiac surgeon who chooses to vacation in Maui in our hour of need. What we most need is a physician with skill and a deep commitment to the patient. Those of us with sin-sick souls require that similar combination of sensitivity and compassion, balanced by the power to effectively heal and forgive. We need to know, in the words of the children's table grace, "God is great ...

25. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:1-28, Psalm 37:1-40, Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... in the face of Jesus Christ. His life is the rising sun of righteousness, and he lived among us with healing in his hands. Continue to touch with healing the sick and weak in body, mind, or spirit. Bless those who have been given healing knowledge and skill, and give wisdom and insight to those who do medical research that there may be new cures discovered for human ailments. By our common sorrows deepen our sympathies for others, and show us how to express your love to the bereaved and to those who suffer ...

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