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Isaiah 55:10-13

Sermon

Derl G. Keefer

... plant. Celebration of growth in communion bears the fruit of dignity, purpose, and hope. Come, accept God's invitation to partake in the elements of growth. Bear fruit with a joyous heart! Grow in grace. Rejoice in life! 1. Charles Swindoll, Laugh Again (Dallas: Word Publishing,1991), p. 35. 2. Richard Taylor, editor, Beacon Dictionary of Theology (Kansas City: Beacon Hill Press of Kansas City, 1983), p. 70. 3. King Duncan, Lively Illustrations for Effective Preaching (Knoxville: Seven Worlds Publishing ...

2. The Perfect Antidote For Worry

Matthew 6:25-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... God--or spend our lives anxious and fearful about what life may bring us. I believe the smart choice is to say, "Thank you Lord for the blessings of the past and the blessings you will bring into my life in the future." 1. By Charles R. Swindoll in Come Before Winter, cited in Fireside Stories of Love, Life and Laughter, compiled by Mary Hollingsworth (Nashville: Word Publishing, 2000), pp. 5-6. 2. Louis O. Caldwell, Another Tassel Is Moved (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1990), p. 37. 3. Clean Laffs ...

3. How to Deal with Friends, Foes, and Fools

Proverbs 27:6

Sermon

James Merritt

... head, and the Lord will reward you." Is your enemy hungry? cook him a hot meal. Is your enemy thirsty? give him a glass of homemade ice cold lemonade. The result? You will "heap coals of fire on his head." What does this mean? Charles Swindoll explains: In ancient days, homes were heated and meals were fixed on a small portable stove, somewhat like our outside barbecue grills. Frequently, a person would run low on hot coals and would need to replenish his supply. The container was commonly carried on the ...

4. Seeing the End from the Beginning

Numbers 13:1-2, 17-33

Sermon

James Merritt

... greatest work is yet to be done, as long as people will get a God-given vision. You see, vision is the ability to see God's presence, to perceive God's power, and to focus on God's plan in spite of the obstacles. Charles Swindoll once said: Vision is essential for survival. It is fawned by faith, sustained by hope, sparked by imagination, and strengthened by enthusiasm. It is greater than sight, deeper than a dream, broader than an idea. Vision encompasses vast vistas outside the realm of the predictable ...

5. A New Name

Isaiah 62:1-5

Sermon

Derl G. Keefer

... God does through us that counts, not what we do for him.[7] Remember the song at the beginning of this sermon, "A New Name In Glory" by C. Austin Miles? Do you have a new name? God offers it to you now! Amen. 1. Charles Swindoll, The Tale of the Tardy Oxcart (Nashville: Word Publishing, 1998), p. 409. 2. "A New Name In Glory," words by C. Austin Miles (1910). In the public domain. 3. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walter_Rathenau. 4. Everett Leadingham, editor, Standard, published quarterly by Word Action ...

6. A Squirrel Crossing a Busy Street

Romans 5:1-5

Sermon

King Duncan

... it. “Suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” Popular author and speaker Charles Swindoll tells about having lunch with a businessman who runs his own company. As they talked, the subject of wisdom kept popping up ... his one?word answer was not theoretical. This man and pain had gotten to know each other rather well. It was then Swindoll quoted from the first chapter of James: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds ...

7. Letters Straight From The Heart

2 Corinthians 2:12--3:6

Sermon

King Duncan

... aspect about the man's response was that he was looking at me when he said it." (5) Dr. Graham was being modest. But it is true that how we conduct ourselves communicates how seriously we take the Lordship of Christ over our lives. In the 1950s, Charles Swindoll served a stint in the Marine Corps. He had the opportunity to tour the Pacific and to visit Japan. Before the men on his ship were allowed to disembark in Japan, the company commander lined them up and gave them a sober lecture. He wanted to remind ...

8. Standing Tall

Mark 10:46-52

Sermon

King Duncan

... be denied dignity because of a physical, emotional or social condition. Neither should anyone be discriminated against because of their income, their education or their status in society. In God's eyes, every person is a person of worth, a person of dignity. Pastor Charles Swindoll tells about attending a Bible conference at which lay people were encouraged to think of their jobs as a holy calling, just like the ministry. God has called all of us to use our talents and abilities in a way that glorifies him ...

9. Who's In Charge Here

Judges 21:24-25

Sermon

James Merritt

... is not taught to respect his father in the living room, he will then learn not to respect the police officer on the street, the principal in the classroom, or the judge in the courtroom. I want you to listen to this quote by Charles Swindoll. He is speaking about deliberate disobedience from young people; willful defiance. He says: "Teachers see it in today's classrooms, merchants face it in their shops, cops encounter it on a daily basis, youth workers in churches across America are forever forced to deal ...

10. A Commitment to Righteousness

Luke 3:7-18

Sermon

Derl G. Keefer

... that her husband was a police officer in their town. After a bit they negotiated a payment deal that Terry could afford. She gave him the first payment and he suggested that the store wrap it up and she could take it home. She was elated! Author Charles Swindoll wrote, “And like a lot of us, she wasn’t able to keep the secret. So that night as David unwrapped the gift, Terry stood there beaming. He was thrilled at her thoughtfulness and covered her with hugs and kisses.” Moline, Illinois, Oct 1, 1977 ...

11. The Baptism of the Lord

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Sermon

Derl G. Keefer

... Theology, p.223). Forgiveness is our acceptance of the death and resurrection of Jesus and a changed life both theologically and practically. We need to rejoice and maybe throw a party every time a sinner comes to God or a backslider returns to the fold! Charles Swindoll told about a pastor who went through the public discipline of a brother in Christ in his local church. Years passed as the man walked away from God and the church. His life was a shipwreck of disgrace. Finally he realized what he had done ...

12. When the Going Gets Tough

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... . 1. Bantam, 1987. Cited by Dr. David E. Leininger, http://lectionary.org/Sermons/Lein/Mark/Mark_06.14-29_WhenEvil.htm. 2. Hugh Vickers, Even Greater Operatic Disasters (London: MacMillan, 1982), p. 41. 3. Edward Cornish, Futuring: The Exploration of the Future (Kindle Edition). 4. Charles Swindoll, Day By Day (Nashville: W Publishing Group, 2000), p. 93. 5. Rev. Dr. Robert M. Franklin, http://day1.org/1328-strong_in_the_broken_places. 6. Gary Dennis, http://www.lacanadapc.org/transcripts/sm041104.html.

13. An Incredible Encounter

Genesis 32:22-31

Sermon

Arley K. Fadness

... the first solo flight to cross the big pond. "When Jesus calls a man, he bids him to come and die," said Bonhoeffer. There is no greater risk than to offer one's life. Walt Disney was a risk taker and a great visionary. Charles Swindoll tells the following story about Disney: "Several years ago I met a gentleman who served on one of Walt Disney's original advisory boards. What amazing stories he told! Those early days were tough; but that remarkable, creative visionary refused to give up. I especially ...

14. The Pride Is Right

Jeremiah 9:23-24

Sermon

James Merritt

... know. It is a prescription for the right kind of pride. There is a pride that is right, and it is the pride of knowing God. Chuck Swindoll once gave several reasons why the most important thing about any human being is what that human being thinks about God. Here are the reasons he listed: ... is right. 1. John Blanchard, Whatever Happened to Hell?, p. 268. 2. Charles Swindoll, Growing Deep in the Christian Life, p. 93. 3. A. L. Williams, All you Can Do Is All You Can Do, But All You Can Do Is Enough, p. 205- ...

15. The Year of the Woman

Genesis 2:18-24

Sermon

King Duncan

... God into that relationship. To build a better marriage, you and I need to be better people, and that requires the grace of God. In his book Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life, Charles Swindoll writes about the courtship and marriage of Charles and Anne Lindbergh. Although he was a world-renowned aviator, Charles Lindbergh was not content to have his wife stand in his shadow. He encouraged Anne to develop her own gifts and abilities. As a result Anne Morrow Lindbergh became one of America’s most ...

16. Breaking The Cycle - God’s Answer In Forgiveness

Genesis 45:3-11, 15

Sermon

Derl G. Keefer

... itself as prejudice, an acrid tongue, exaggerated lies, and revenge. Chuck Swindoll illustrates this in his book, Seasons of Life. He writes that ... rifle butt and injured his back, which plagued him the rest of his life. Swindoll tells that every single time he visited his landlord he would relate story after ... answer to the question, "How do we continue in the journey of forgiveness?" is God. As Chuck Swindoll wrote in his final paragraph about Mr. Slagle. For your sake, let me urge you to "put away ...

17. Strengthening Your Grip On Prayer

1 Kings 8:22-23, 41-43

Sermon

Derl G. Keefer

... will slow us down, for we know that we live too fast. With all of eternity before us, make us take time to live ... time to get acquainted with you, time to enjoy your blessings, and time to know each other. — Peter Marshall[7] Amen. 1. Charles Swindoll, Strengthening Your Grip (Waco: Word Publishing, 1982), p. 14. 2. Ibid. 3. C. Neil Strait, The Speaker's Book of Inspiration (Atlanta: Drake House, 1972), p. 135. 4. Paul Cedar, A Life of Prayer (Dallas: Word Book, 1998), pp. 151-152. 5. Richard S. Taylor ...

18. Don’t Be a Trender - Be a Trendsetter

Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... certain things that we own and operate but we know that from an eternal perspective these “things” are really “trash.” So we surrender them to God and hold on to them with a loose grip, no matter how “trendy” they may be. When Charles Swindoll pastored the six‑thousand member First Evangelical Free Church in Fullerton, California, a key lay leader came up to him one Christmas and said, "‘Pastor, the last two years, when I invited you to our Sunday School Christmas party, you turned me down ...

19. Summer Fruit

Amos 8:1-14

Sermon

Richard L. Sheffield

Charles Swindoll says, "... it's a mad, bad, sad world."1 You knew that already? He quotes Barbara Johnson who writes in her book Splashes of Joy in the Cesspools of Life: "The rain ... In hopes that someday, somewhere, someone would hear the Word of the Lord about the way to live with him and with each other -- and then live it -- now and forever. ________ 1. Charles Swindoll. Laugh Again (Word Publishers, 1992) p. 171. 2. Ibid. 3. The New Oxford Annotated Bible (Oxford University Press, 1991) p. 1170 O.T.

20. A House for God

Matthew 7:24-29

Sermon

Gary W. Houston

... illness comes? Is Jesus Christ the foundation for all you do, say and believe? If not I bid you to get your house in order. Why not build a house for God? Your entire life can be like a glorious temple, not a sand castle, for God. Charles Swindoll in his book Living on the Ragged Edge speaks of the unwise when he says: Fools make all kinds of promises but they don’t follow through. Through indolence the rafters sag, and through slackness the house leaks. Men prepare a meal for enjoyment, and wine makes ...

21. Clean Hands

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... Christians who would draw a line that excludes gays, for example. There are other Christians--of a more liberal orientation--who would draw a line that excludes people who drive SUVs. I heard about one group that draws the line at peanut butter. Charles Swindoll shares the story of a missionary family who came under harsh scrutiny and judgement from other missionary families in their community because of their "sin" of indulging in peanut butter. Because peanut butter was a luxury that had to come from the ...

22. The Scarlet Letter

Exodus 20:14

Sermon

James Merritt

... it fits better into a brief case, I fit it because of what I have taped inside the flyleaf of my Bible. I read it practically every day when I am on the road (and oftentimes when I am at home). It is a discourse by Charles Swindoll entitled, "Think it Over." Here's what it says: The following is an incomplete list of what you have in store after your immorality is found out: Your mate will experience the anguish of betrayal, shame, rejection, heartache, and loneliness. No amount of repentance will soften ...

23. Breaking the Rules

Mark 1:40-45

Illustration

Charles Swindoll

Charles Swindoll, in his book "The Grace Awakening," tells about one of his youth workers many years ago who was a member of an ethnic church. It was Scandinavian. Being a rather forward-looking and creative young man, he decided he would show the youth group a missionary film. We're talking ...

24. People Skills

Proverbs 12:26

Sermon

James Merritt

... you." (Proverbs 25:21-22, NASB) What does it mean to "heap burning coals on this head"? Quite frankly, it doesn't mean what you think, because I know that is what you would like to do to some of your enemies. Here is the way Charles Swindoll explains it. "In ancient days, homes were heated and meals were fixed on a small portable stove somewhat like our outside barbeque grills. Frequently, a person would run low on hot coals and would need to replenish his supply. The container was commonly carried on the ...

25. Hold It Loosely

Illustration

Charles Swindoll

Charles Swindoll remembers a conversation he had with the late Corrie ten Boom. She said to him, in her broken English, "Chuck, I've learned that we must hold everything loosely, because when I grip it tightly, it hurts when the Father pries my fingers loose and takes it from me!"

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