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Luke 18:15-17

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... , well... I love him more than I could ever put into words, and I am going to miss him. At some time or other, you may have heard me tell of his entrance into this world. The birth made use of the LaMaze method, so I was there during the whole ... kissed him and waved bye-bye. Then whoosh, the big sound came, and they went into the clouds." The story went on for an hour. Young Brian explained that "birdies" were always with us, but we do not see them because we look with our eyes, and we do not hear them because ...

2. Going Home

Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Sermon

Argile Smith

... for when it’s all said and done?” “I don’t want to be remembered for anything.” Shocked by the reply he received, Brian pressed, “Aren’t you concerned about your legacy?” “Absolutely not. I’m just the messenger of the Lord. I don’t want to ... his death. The people of Israel who had followed him all of their lives honored him for his investment in them, but he may not have been so impressed with his life. After all, he knew the mistakes he had made, the shortcomings he had to deal with ...

3. In the Shadow of His Brother

John 1:35-42

Sermon

King Duncan

... question, “Why don’t you want a new baby?” With wide and teary eyes, Brian looked straight at her and said, “Because I like Damian, and I want to keep him.” (3) Brian wasn’t worried about being displaced by a new little sister. He was afraid they ... . Gratefully you say, you could never go back. And yet you are here. And you are faithful and you are supportive and it just may be that some of what you learned back then is bearing positive fruit today. Let’s not be too critical of those who follow ...

4. Are You a Super-Fan?

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... http://time.com/5261257/soccer-match-turkey-crane/. 3. http://jokes.christiansunite.com/Cops/Crowd_Control.shtml. 4. Steve Beard, “The Way of Faith for Alice Cooper,” Good News Magazine (May/June 2002) p. 29. Cited in Davis, Barry L. 52 Topical Sermons Volume 1 (Pulpit Outlines), p. 125. GodSpeed Publishing. Kindle Edition. 5. By Brian Bell https://www.preceptaustin.org/luke-19-commentary. 6. Jesus Freaks, compiled by dc Talk and The Voice of the Martyrs (Tulsa, OK: Albury Publishing, 1999), pp. 231-234 ...

5. What We Have Is A Communication Problem

Luke 9:28-36

Sermon

King Duncan

... in truth no harm is done by it unless his mother is conned into believing that she initiated Brian's break with Lisa. "Did I really sound that disapproving?" she may ask herself later, and be troubled by the possibility that she can't control her own inner emotions ... subtle, almost indiscernible ways, Christ is speaking to each of us. "God bless you," he is saying. "You can make it." Or he may be counseling us to make a change in our lives. The important thing is that we listen ” listen to Christ. "This is ...

6. Purpose-Driven

Jeremiah 1:1-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... didn’t know who her assailant was, but when he took off his hat, she recognized him from a news report. He was Brian Nichols. Brian Nichols was a prisoner brought to court for the retrial of a rape conviction. When he arrived at the courtroom he overtook ... me give you an example of a truly successful man. Most of you are familiar with the name Albert Schweitzer. What you may not know is that, in his theological views, Albert Schweitzer was not very orthodox. Today he would be regarded with suspicion as-- ...

7. Where Is My Guest Room?

Mark 14:12-26

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

... of their families. One of the patients is a writer named Brian who is visited by his former wife, Beverly. Beverly arrives and finds Mark, a homosexual friend who is living with Brian. Jealously, she attacks Mark, and the play focuses for awhile on ... really hold the world together. It certainly isn’t held together by the rest of us.” (P. 29) There is no limit to the good persons may do if they don’t care who gets the credit. There are nine Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount. There ought to be a tenth ...

8. Time to Pull the Weeds

Matthew 13:24-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... servants asked him, 'Do you want us to go and pull them up?' "'No,' he answered, 'because while you are pulling the weeds, you may root up the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest. At that time I will tell the harvesters: First collect the ... with no real thought to God's claim on our lives. And the weeds grow. I enjoyed reading a description pastor and author Brian Waite once gave of his family. He said that generations of men in his family have gained a reputation for foolish choices. ...

9. Do You Know This Man?

John 6:25-59

Sermon

King Duncan

... , "I go to church every Sunday." Brian pulled Stanley through a hole in the wall. Both men made it out safely. (7) These two men paint us a different picture than we might expect of two highly paid men in New York City's financial district. You may not have the same theological views as Stanley Praimnath, but is there anyone who doubts that he is a man who truly knows God through Jesus Christ? He understands what abundant life is. He has taken Jesus into his life, and has been changed from the inside out ...

10. What About the Baby?

Isaiah 9:2-7

Sermon

Tony Everett

... our heart hungers with understanding care and also shows us right and faithful paths through whatever valley of shadows that we may travel. Mighty God — Here is the power we desperately want and need from the King of kings. Here is power, but ... it really does seem as if our lives exist in an endless and perfect vacuum, with no escape whatsoever. Sometimes it seems that like Brian, we are so frightened by the Christmas journey that we are unable to hear the promise of God's Christmas gift, the baby given ...

11. Some People Are Never Satisfied

Mark 10:46-52

Illustration

Brett Blair

... coin into his cup and walks away. And the ex-leper looks into his cup and says: “A half a dinari! Look at this - he only gives me a half a dinari!” And Brian says: “Some people are never satisfied.” To which the leper replies: “That’s just what Jesus said!” Now Monty Python might be on to something. Jesus may not have said exactly these words but he certainly ran into people who were unappreciative. Blind Bartimaeus was not one of them. Upon receiving his sight he immediately began to follow.

12. Tasting the Gruel of Love

Matthew 22:34-40

Sermon

King Duncan

... him. Slowly, his weeping tapered off, and before long the boys were scampering around the funeral home, chasing each other and giggling. Ever so often, Brian would come back to the front of the room and sit by his mom’s casket, and cry, and the other boys would stand ... them. Stand with them. Minister to them. God is probably not asking you to go to Africa or Asia to show your love. But God may be asking you to go next door. Or down the street. Or to a different part of the city. Christ cared enough to come ...

13. No Promotion Required

Mark 11:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... he can be seen winding a clock. In “Dial M for Murder” he can be seen walking a dog. (4) But you have to look. Brian J. Waldrop, in his book titled Ocean Breeze: Inspirational Moments with God at the Beach, tells of flipping through the channels of his TV ... I see Him face to face, my painting will be beautiful. “In the meantime, I can take comfort knowing that every situation, though it may be ugly and bad, is paint that the Master Craftsman can use for good.” (5) God is at work even when we are not ...

14. Who's Your Master?

Philippians 2:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... didn’t.” All of you who are parents understand her answer. Obedience is not easy. Beverley’s answer reminds me of five-year-old Brian who one Sunday in church heard the pastor tell the story of St. Simeon the Stylite. St. Simeon, as some of you will remember, ... a personal discipline that you never knew you had. That is true in attaining anything that is important in life. You may think of yourself as a “free spirit,” but if you are successful at anything important, you’ve learned to be obedient ...

15. Are You Troubled by Demons?

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... . He had lost his name. He had lost his individuality. “All that was left was a boiling struggle of conflicting forces,” says Brian Stoffregen. “It was as though a Roman legion was at war within him.” And Jesus speaks a word of assurance to him ... and he gave that help just as he has helped millions since. Do you believe he wants to help you whatever your need may be? Are you willing to trust him? Paul Tournier was a brilliant thinker and writer, and an influential Christian therapist during his time. ...

16. What Is Your Accent?

Acts 10:23b-48

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... only one kiss: but it's on the lips. If someone speaks differently than we do this may well mean they think differently than we do. They may act differently than we do. They may believe differently than we do. And different is more often than not translated as wrong - perhaps even ... one Lord, one faith, one baptism. Brian D. McLaren is one of my favorite authors. Brian was born with a Plymouth Brethren accent. But in his new book entitled A Generous Orthodoxy (Zondervan, 2004), Brian claims to be learning and ...

17. Overflowing Joy and Rich Generosity

2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Sermon

King Duncan

... in leading Rev. Waddingham to a family with an even greater need. There’s a wonderful story in American history that you may not know. In 1847, during the Great Famine in Ireland, the Choctaw tribe here in the U.S. raised $147 dollars (which ... new car for $2,000. Of course, that’s not true for everyone. Pastor Brian Kluth tells of his friend Don, a wealthy businessman who gives generously to those in need. When Brian questioned Don about his giving, Don responded, “It helps me to slay the dragon.” ...

18. In the Upper Room

John 17

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... a new community of love and grace. One of the best new books I've read lately is Brian McLaren's Generous Orthodoxy. His sub-title is "Why I Am a Missional, Evangelical, Post-Protestant, Liberal/Conservative ... trust in Jesus' prayer allows us to step out in faith and to continue stepping forward. Christ holds us in prayer. So Jesus prays for those whom he sends. So may we pray as those who are sent. Go in peace. Amen. [4] NOTES: The "dialogue" between the two men in the airport has a source. I just can't find ...

19. Caesar or God?

Matthew 22:15-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... are God's.” Just as some people resent paying taxes, some people would rather not give God that which is God’s. Pastor Brian Kluth tells of a friend’s four-year-old daughter, Amanda, who was determined not to put her quarter in the offering plate ... day. I give a tithe to [my church] and it goes all over the earth doing good for Jesus.’” (6) Think about it. You may never physically go to Haiti to feed a starving child, or dig wells in Honduras, or provide after-school activities for needy kids in ...

20. Food That Is Needful

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... to mind as I thought about the sermon because of the image here in our text: If we don't get the food we need, we may be full, but we will not be complete and satisfied as persons. The writer puts it dramatically, verse 9: "I shall be full, and deny ... in life, that this is a part of the reason that I was born. I'll tell you one thing: I will always be here for Brian to help him in whatever ways I can. Always and forever!" (Norman Neaves, "Dealing with Changes You Hadn't Planned On", November 18, 1990)Don and ...

21. Roll out the Green Carpet

Matthew 21:1-11

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... in you, and every creature experience the joy and wonder of the life for which you have made it. Give to all your people an attitude of care and consideration for animals, that we may honour you, the creator, through Jesus Christ our Lord. AMEN. (From Brian Magee, ed, The Veritas Book of Blessing Prayers [Dublin, Ireland: Veritas Publications, 1989], 26). Animations, Illuminations, Illustrations, Ruminations, Applications Benediction: You are God’s servants gifted with dreams and visions. Upon you rests ...

22. Superman: More Than A Super Hero

John 1:1-5, 9-14; John 13:31-32; John 20:30-31

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... his hand. In disgust, he threw it on the floor and in anger said, "This thing doesn't work." (5) B. One of the things Brian Singer and the writers of Superman and every other comic book that has ever been written make very clear is that we are in desperate ... , while being the greatest superhero of all time, is so much more than a superhero. He is the Savior of the world. B. While Superman may be able to bend steel with his bare hands, and leap tall buildings in a single bound he can't save our souls. And that' ...

23. A Fireside Conversation

John 21:15-25

Sermon

King Duncan

... sheep,” says the Lord. That means take care of the church, but it also means going out to find those sheep outside the flock, wherever they may be. Christ seems to pay particular attention to those who are young. Note that his first instruction to Simon Peter was, “Feed my lambs.” Did you ... . 202. 3. (Minneapolis: Fortress, 2004) pp. 128-130. Cited by Brian Stoffregen, http://www.crossmarks.com/brian/john21x1.htm. 4. God’s Little Devotional Book for Graduates (Tulsa, OK: Honor Books, Inc., 1995), p. 269 ...

24. Christians and Grits

Acts 4:32-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... all over the world. “If you work to get to the state meet, you deserve to finish no matter who you are,” she said. “I think fate may have put me in last place for a reason.” (3) I would like to use a word stronger than fate. If she is a follower of Jesus, ... forward to testify today to the resurrection of Jesus Christ. 1. http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/caring-for-other-believers-brian-bill-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-57660.asp?Page=2. 2. http://www.keepbelieving.com/sermon/2000-02-06-Goats ...

25. How Do We Forgive?

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

King Duncan

... He was feeling great toward himself and others. At the end of only six months, the caller was a transformed person. He had called Brian Tracy to tell his story because he had heard Tracy talk about the power of forgiveness in one of his seminars, and he ... the person we cannot forgive. That is a high price to pay in order to hold on to resentment, anger and even hatred. But how, you may ask, how do we forgive those who have wronged us? How do we let go of the pain, the resentment, the sense of betrayal? We let ...

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