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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. 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 ...

3. 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 ...

4. 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 ...

5. 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 ...

6. 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 ...

7. 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 ...

8. 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 ...

9. 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 ...

10. 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 ...

11. 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 ...

12. 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 ...

13. 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 ...

14. Putting God to Work in Your Life through Peas, Squash, Lettuce, Thyme

Mark 8:31--9:1

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... back, your flying fingertips; others of you with your shoe-leather, your gift of gab, or your brain matter. But however you make your living, you have developed key skills. Our work skills give us a sense of pride and purpose. Good skills should lead to a good job, a good paycheck, and a sense of independence and self-satisfaction. It is precisely when our skills are rewarded and we’re doing well that we are most tempted to pull the old unemployment plug — not on some co-worker, or employee, but on God ...

15. Guided by the Spirit

John 16:12-15

Sermon

David R. Cartwright

... was a teenager, he never showed the slightest interest in cooking anything. I said to him, "I didn't even know you knew how to make pancakes." He laughed, and replied, "I learned how on scout campouts." At the time, he felt he would never use that skill again. But you never know. You may be the very one the church needs to do that. In this morning's Gospel Lesson, we see Jesus using a combination of both of these educational approaches, and maybe even another one in addition. Jesus tells his disciples, "I ...

16. Personal Politics

Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... be relieved but emotionally spent. Ralph's rocket had been soaring, however, and Jane couldn't wait to join him for the ride. That's when Ralph came home from a business trip and broke the news. His secretary, Sue, was a woman of great personality, huge skills, and a lot of good looks. She had made it possible for Ralph to be the man he had become, while Jane was too busy with the children. Sue had time for him. In fact, they traveled often together, something that Jane never seemed to make opportunities ...

17. Step Into The Vision

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-15

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... organ. She never forgot the experience. After the neighbor moved away, Mary taught herself to play piano on the underside of this old ironing board. Although she hadn't touched a real piano in years, through sheer determination and ingenuity, she had developed excellent skills of sight-reading and fingering. (1) Paul says, "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen." Mary definitely had the conviction of things not seen, didn't she. She had a vision of what she could ...

18. The Wisdom of The Cross

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Sermon

Nancy Kraft

... better to translate the word "wisdom" as something closer to "verbal persuasion," given the context of the way the word is used here in 1 Corinthians. Just prior to today's passage, in verse 17, Paul talks about how he was sent to proclaim the good news, though not with skillful rhetoric. He says there's a good reason for that: it's so that the cross of Christ might not be emptied of its power. He brings this up again in the verses that follow today's text, in chapter 2, where he writes: When I came to you ...

19. The Good Works We Leave Behind

Acts 9:36-43

Sermon

David J. Kalas

... and health, gladness and rejoicing. We consider the example of Tabitha, and we observe that the good works she left behind remind us of her Lord. For he is the original artisan, after all, and he has generously shared his handiwork with us. We see both his skill and his sweetness in what he has made. The works of his hands inspire our praise and adoration. Likewise, we consider the example of Peter, and we see that the works he left behind also remind us of his Lord. We follow Peter, and we remember the ...

20. Giving and Receiving

Matthew 14:22-33

Sermon

Tom Garrison

... , but it is nonetheless real and significant and learning this lesson may be one of the most important challenges facing many people. The old-timers in Virginia warned Sam Keen that it was the really good swimmers who often got into the most trouble, because they thought their one skill was enough by itself, when it was not. It may have even been so with Peter since he had been in all kinds of seas and when he asked to "come to Jesus" he stepped outside the boat. I am not sure if that was all faith on Peter ...

21. A Quantum Decision

Mark 1:4-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... life back. He wanted to start over completely. He asked God for the ability to make better decisions and to follow through with those decisions. Myers’ growing faith in God gave him hope, and he began to use his time in prison to gain new work skills and further his education. After serving a 21-year sentence, Randy Myers walked out of prison and into an ex-offenders program called Trusted Mentors. Randy was paired with a former convict who had turned his life around. It was his job to help Randy learn ...

22. Giving Our Best

Mark 7:24-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... not just a follower—I claim to have the spirit of Jesus Christ living in me. So, when people look at my life, or your life, are they inspired to say, “He (or she) has done everything well?” What is the recipe for excellence? Does it require great skill? Great character? Great vision? Great leadership? Who do you look to as an example of excellence in all areas of life? Chances are that person is somebody who knows what it is to give his or her very best. Giving your best means a radical commitment to ...

23. A Caring Woman

Acts 9:36-43

Sermon

King Duncan

... awhile back, reports of domestic violence rose all over the world. Most of us feel great sympathy for victims of domestic violence, but few of us take direct action to improve their situation. However, a Polish high school student named Krystyna used her skills and resources to get help for people in dangerous home situations. She set up a fake online cosmetics store. Listen carefully: Here’s how this fake site worked. A woman “shopping” on this site could make a request for help without alerting her ...

24. Week Of Ash Wednesday

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... the team that wins or loses. A winning team must have a winning attitude. The season of Lent is much like spring training in baseball. This is a time given to us by the Church to prepare ourselves. We prepare for a goal and we need to hone our skills to succeed. Our readings today describe what the goal is and what we need to do to achieve it. The goal for all Christians is not difficult to determine. The prophet Joel speaks God's word and says, "Return to me with your whole heart, ... rend your hearts and ...

25. Going Through The Waters

Exodus 13:17--14:31

Sermon

... we testify. God made us; God led us through to new life. A man describes how one day he said to his mother that one of the most useful courses he took in high school was typing. Everyday he is grateful that he knows how to type. Typing is a skill he uses nearly everyday of his life. In response to that comment his mother responded, "Aren't you glad I made you take typing?" And he said, "You made me take typing? I don't remember you making me take typing." She said, "Oh, yes, I remember you saying that ...

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