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1 Kings 2:1-12

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Edward Chinn

... human cooperation as the means to grow food and to harvest that food for our use. Likewise, theoretically, God could keep us healthy without medicine and medical doctors, but he has chosen to preserve the poetry of healthy lives through human agents. As Augustine said: "Without God, we cannot; without us, God will not." How can we foretell the future? We can check whether we are paying the price to develop the capabilities in our personalities we call talents. A teenage girl said to Marian Anderson, the ...

2. God Is Greater

John 10:22-42

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King Duncan

... as a trainee in a bakery because he succumbed to temptation and gobbled a Christmas mince pie. Stephen Cooper, 35, was packing pies into boxes and gobbled one that did not fit. He said it surely would have been thrown out anyway. "I know I shouldn't have done ... temptation, any sin, any scar. Won't you trust this great God today? 1. Neil T. Anderson, VICTORY OVER THE DARKNESS, (Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 1990), pp. 162-163. 2. Reuter 3. Lee Roberson, THE MAN IN CELL NO. 1, (Murfreesboro, TN: Sword of ...

3. What Ever Happened to Wisdom?

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John R. Brokhoff

... Job, which is part of the so-called wisdom literature of the Old Testament. A renowned commentator, the late Hugh Anderson of Scotland, called this chapter “one of the most magnificent poetical pieces in the whole range of the wisdom literature ... started working on the road, those from the two villages were still at odds with each other, but as they worked, they began to cooperate with each other, to help each other, to know each other and to love each other. They could have continued the evil of fighting ...

4. In, But Not Of, The World

Jeremiah 29:1-23

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Mark Ellingsen

... community’s health depends on some checking of individual egoism in order to comprehend the interests of others and enlarge areas of cooperation.4 Think of that when you drive home. Road safety depends on drivers suppressing their egotistical desires (to get home quickly) in ... your life. Christians, get out of here and get in the community, in the world, where you belong! 1. G. W. Anderson, The History and Religion of Israel (London: Oxford University Press, 1966), p. 141. 2. For this insight I am indebted ...

5. Why Change Is Possible

Luke 19:1-10

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Eric Ritz

... process, then I will explain the spiritual birth to you." Both agreed: NEITHER WAS POSSIBLE. In both cases, we can observe and cooperate with certain processes, but we cannot explain the "why" apart from the sovereign power of God. I believe the same can be said ... attitudes, actions, and assumptions in your journey. WE ARE RESISTANT TO CHANGE. Human nature has always resisted change. Leith Anderson, in his book, DYING FOR CHANGE, shares the following letter written by Martin Van Buren, then the governor of ...

6. Sheep Without a Shepherd

Mark 6:30-34

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King Duncan

... Locations 1895-1897). Little, Brown and Company. Kindle Edition. 4. http://www.timothyreport.com/. 5. Mark Adams, http://www.redlandbaptist.org/sermon/i-am-the-good-shepherd/. 6. Rodney L. Cooper, Holman New Testament Commentary--Mark: 2 (Kindle Edition). 7. http://www.jrtalks.com/2Corinth/2cor4v13to18.html. 8. Neil T. Anderson, Victory over the Darkness (Ventura, CA: Regal Books, 1990), pp. 103-104. 9. Hymn: “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing.” Pastor and hymnist Robert Robinson penned these words at ...

7. Lent 1

Mt 4:1-11 · Rom 5:12-21 · Gen 2:7 - 3:7 · Ps 32

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Russell F. Anderson

THIS WEEK'S TEXT Revised Common: Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7 · Romans 5:12-19 · Matthew 4:1-11 Roman Catholic: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7 · Romans 5:12-19 · Matthew 4:1-11 Episcopal: Genesis 2:4b-9, 15-17, 25 -- 3:1-7 · Romans 5:12-19 (20-21) · Matthew 4:1-11 Lutheran: Genesis 2:7-9, 15-17; 3:1-7 · Romans 5:12 (13-16) 17-19 · Matthew 4:1-11 Theme: Christ Confronts Satan. Suggested Text For Preaching: Matthew 4:1-11 COMMENTARY Lesson 1: Genesis 2:7-9, 15-17; 3:1-7 This text derives from the second Genesis creation ...

8. Proper 9

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10, Mark 6:1-13, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

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Russell F. Anderson

Theme: God gives us the authority to bring in his kingdom through our strengths and our weaknesses. COMMENTARY Old Testament: 2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10 David first serves as king of Judah, with his capital at Hebron, for a period of seven years. The leaders of the northern tribes of Israel come to him at Hebron and they agree to make him king over the northern tribes. David's army captures the city of Jerusalem from its inhabitants and it becomes the capital of the united kingdom. David reigns as king of Israel ...

9. Maundy Thursday

Lk 22:14-30 · Jn 13:1-17, 31b-35 · 1 Cor 11:17-32 · Ex 12:1-14 · Ps 116

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Russell F. Anderson

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Exodus 12:1-14 The passover marked the beginning of a new era for the Israelites. "This month shall be for you the beginning of months" (v. 2). The people are ordered to set aside a flawless lamb to be slaughtered, roasted and eaten on the 14th day of the month. Everyone was to be part of the feast. The meal was to be eaten in haste because God was on the move. The people are to be ready to leave as soon as the Lord breaks the bars of slavery. The blood is to be placed on their ...

10. Passion Sunday

Mt 26:14–27:66 · Phil 2:5-11 · Is 45:21-25; 50:4-9 · Ps 31

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Russell F. Anderson

THIS WEEK'S TEXT Revised Common: Isaiah 50:4-9a · Philippians 2:5-11 · Matthew 26:14--27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54 Roman Catholic: Isaiah 50:4-7 · Philippians 2:6-11 · Matthew 26:14--27:66 Episcopal: Isaiah 45:21-25 or Philippians 2:5-11 · Matthew (26:36-75) 27:1-54 (55-66) · Isaiah 52:13--53:12 Lutheran: Isaiah 50:4-9a · Philippians 2:5-11 · Matthew 26:1--27:66 or Matthew 27:11-54 Theme For Lenten Series: Christ Confronts His Enemies. On one level, his enemies are the priests, scribes and Pharisees. On a ...

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