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Psalm 32:1-11

Sermon

James Merritt

Rolling Stone Magazine recently made a list of who they considered to be the greatest, most prolific songwriters of all time. I am going to give you the top nine in their list in reverse order and see if you can guess who was #1. #9 – Elton John #8 – Joni Mitchell #7 – Paul Simon #6 – Mick Jagger #5 - Neil Young #4 - Paul McCarty #3 - Bruce Springsteen #2 - John Lennon Who wants to guess who they said was the #1 songwriter of all time? #1 – Bob Dylan I really have no qualms with that list except for the ...

2. When Jesus Prays

John 17:20-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... ONE, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you . . .” Important words: that all of them may be one. Pastor and popular author David Jeremiah says that his church once built a ministry upon what they called the Triple Cord Prayer Ministry. “Take a piece of string and you can snap ... M. Newland, http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/a-mothers-love-melvin-newland-sermon-on-mothers-day-35609.asp. 4. The New International Lesson Annual 2014-2015: September 2014 - August 2015 (Kindle Edition). 5. Slaying the ...

3. An Announcement to a Virgin

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... -sermon-on-salvation-53331.asp. 3. Rev. Dr. Thomas Lane Butts, http://day1.org/1187-a_permanent_glimpse_of_god. 4. Jacqueline Bernard, Journey Toward Freedom (New York: W. W. Norton and Co., 1967), pp. 166-67. 5. “Cosmic Combat: The Other Side of Christmas, Part 1, Christianity Today, 12/12/94. 6. Richards, R. Scott, Myths the World Taught Me (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991), p. 173. 7. Geneva M. Butz, Christmas in All Seasons, pp. 19-20.250 Anecdotes about Religion: Volume 2 (David Bruce).

4. A Squirrel Crossing a Busy Street

Romans 5:1-5

Sermon

King Duncan

... better. “If it hurts, remember it’s because he loves you,” Deborah said. The procedure was horrendous. It took three nurses to hold David still, while he yelled and sobbed and struggled. When it was almost over, the tiny boy, soaked in sweat and tears, looked up ... &id=996. 2. http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/how-to-make-yards-after-contact-kenneth-squires-sermon-on-endurance-51547.asp?Page=3. 3. (Eugene, OR: Harvest House Pub., 1999). Found at http://ccel.us/woody.chap15.html. 4. Richard Koch, Living ...

5. A Celebration of Love

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

King Duncan

... were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger ... Books, 2000). 3. Rev. Samuel T. Lloyd III, http://www.trinityboston.org/wsp_smn_smnpage.asp?docpage=20041224.html. 4. Rev. Richard E. Stetler, http://www.stmatthews-bowie.org/Worship/Sermons/2003/sermon_12_21_03 ...

6. Re-thinking Our Mission

Luke 14:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... , 1980). 2. Reggie McNeal, The Present Future: Six Tough Questions for the Church (San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2003). 3. Tim Zingale, http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/mountain-faith-tim-zingale-sermon-on-transfiguration-88525.asp?page=2. 4. http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-3-things-needed-for-reaching-the-lost-larry-sarver-sermon-on-evangelism-how-to-49316.asp 5. David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyons, UNChristian (Baker Books, 2007), p. 181. 6. http://www.ottawamennonite.ca/sermons/impractical.htm.

7. Good News about Sparrows

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

King Duncan

... 2006. 2. http://sermons.logos.com/submissions/112935-Burden-Bearing#content=/submissions. 3. http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/his-eye-is-on-the-sparrow-harold-rose-sermon-on-promises-of-god-55071.asp?Page=2. 4. http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/if-his-eye-is-on-the-sparrow-david-dykes-sermon-on-gods-love-160003.asp?Page=4. 5. Gene Shalit, Great Hollywood Wit (New York: St. Martin’s Press, 2002), pp. 50-51. 6. Encyclopedia of 7700 Illustrations, Paul Tan, p. 440. Cited in Raymond McHenry, Something ...

8. I'm Listening

1 Samuel 3:1--4:1

Sermon

King Duncan

... most important prophets. In fact, he was the last of Israel’s Judges and the first of its prophets. Remember, it was Samuel who anointed both King Saul and King David to be kings. He had an important role to play in the Old Testament. He played that role thanks to a mother’s promise and his own openness to the ... ://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/the-world-of-words-tim-zingale-sermon-on-divinity-of-christ-54454.asp. 2. http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/help-information/mental-health-a-z/H/hearing-voices/ 3. ...

9. Building Relationships

Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... God. For it is from our relationship with God, not with another human being, that we draw our strength and our identity. 1. From a sermon by Rev. Dr. David E. Leininger, http://www.presbyterianwarren.com/nogiveup.html. 2. Will Miller with Glenn Sparks, Refrigerator Rights (New York: Penguin Putnam, 2002). 3. John Ortberg, Everybody’s Normal Until You ... Taylor, Home by Another Way (Cambridge, MA: Cowley Publications), p. 206. 7. http://www.stmatthews‑bowie.org/Worship/Sermons/2004/sermon_11_21_04.asp.

10. You Have a Friend (Memorial Day)

John 14:15-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... It comes from an expedition H. M. Stanley took to Africa in 1871 to find and report on the work of the famous missionary, David Livingstone. Livingstone was an explorer as well as a medical missionary with the London Missionary Society and a towering figure in the 19th ... /sermons/pentecost-the-spirit-has-arrived-medford-foskey-sermon-on-holy-spirit-baptism-79138.asp?Page=3. 4. Daily Bread. 5. Eric Muldoon, http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/faith-perfected-in-works-eric-muldoon-sermon-on-faith-general-52403 ...

11. Have Your ID Ready

Matthew 11:2-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... Reverend Eric S. Ritz. 6. Jim Fitzgerald, “Doc Stops Surgery to Give Own Blood to Patient,” LiveScience.com (May 26, 2006) (From 1001 Illustrations That Connect #252 – Craig Brian Larson, Editor – LOGOS) Cited by David E. Owen, http://sermons.pastorlife.com/members/sermon.asp?sermon_id=3494. 7. “What Good is Prayer?” Interview with Kate Bowler and Father James Martin, Everything Happens podcast, https://katebowler.com/podcasts/father-james-martin-what-good-is-prayer/ Everything Happens podcast.

12. Cure for an Aching Back

Luke 13:10-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... my body. I am feeble and utterly crushed; I groan in anguish of heart” (Psalm 38:6-8). If you read the rest of the Psalm, it is clear that David attributes at least part of the fact that he is bowed down to his own guilt. He writes, “Because of your wrath there is no health in my body; there ... father-forgive-them-melvin-newland-sermon-on-easter-resurrection-33337.asp. 3. John Ortberg, The Life You’ve Always Wanted (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2002). 4. http://www.plymouthchurch.org/news/PCsermon051808.pdf.

13. No Time for a Knapsack Faith

Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... in peril being so shy that he was reluctant to let his colleagues know of his situation? “Are you really very busy?” he had asked as he dangled there in mortal danger. Sir David Edgeworth was obviously quite a timid man. In the same way, if all we knew about God was this transcendent Lawgiver and Judge that we have described thus far we might also be timid ... . Source unknown. 2. Dennis Davidson, http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/god-demonstrates-his-love-dennis-davidson-sermon-on-gods-love-159565.asp.

14. She Had Great Faith

Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... but if he could help her daughter that is all that mattered to her. And so she came to where Jesus was and she cried out, “Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is demon-possessed and suffering terribly.” And at this point, something happens that is quite troubling. Matthew tells us that “Jesus did ... -crumbs-the-dogs-got-denn-guptill-sermon-on-miracles-of-jesus-60241.asp?Page=4. 4. George E. Knowles, A World to Love (Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1990), p. 39.

15. Leave Your Calculator Home

Matthew 22:15-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... using it for God. She returned to the church (she lived just across the street) and asked for her card back. She doubled her amount, then marked it out and tripled the amount. David Dykes says, “Folks, I had a hard time getting that moth in her purse . . . No, seriously, I don’t know how it got there, but Nell says she believes God put it ... a Whisper (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2010) 8. http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/undertaker-or-risk-taker-david-dykes-sermon-on-parable-talents-57025.asp?Page=5.

16. Changed Lives - Mary Magdalene

John 20:10-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... hope and the magic from Christianity, but leave the cross. Penney Schwab’s grandsons, six-year-old Ryan and four-year-old David, were visiting her church for Easter Sunday service. Penney explained to each boy that the pastor would give them a small cross ... http://www.crescenthillbaptistchurch.org/oldsite/sermon‑04‑16‑06.htm. 2. Jerry Shirley, http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermon.asp?SermonID=90254&ContributorID=9625. 3. Jonathan Darman, Newsweek, May 29, 2006. 4. Penney Schwab, Daily Guideposts, 1998 ( ...

17. Lost, But Not the TV Show!

Luke 15:1-7

Sermon

King Duncan

... That is well because his earlier name meant “conniver” or “supplanter,” and he lived up to it, or down to it, as the case may be. David was a man after God’s own heart, and yet David was an adulterous murderer. Peter was Jesus’ closest disciple and most outspoken friend, yet Peter denied him with a curse. Even St. Paul, as he writes words ... -09%20Good%20Enough%20for%20God.pdf. 4. Rev. Dr. John W. Yates II, http://www.thefallschurch.org/templates/custhefalls/details.asp?id=29455&PID=233349&Style=.

18. An Announcement about Our Future

Mark 13:32-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... you very much.” She went to the door but then she did a U-turn and came back and gave him an enormous, bone-breaking hug. David said to her, “Darling, you said you were going to give me a hug after I finished.” Her big eyes looked up and deep into his, and ... Publishing, 1987). 3. http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/merry-christmas-or-happy-holidays-jeff-strite-sermon-on-christmas-115899.asp?Page=2. 4. Dale Bruner, “Is Jesus Inclusive or Exclusive?” Theology, News, and Notes (October 1999), p. 3 ...

19. Get Out the Ticker Tape - Palm Sunday

Mark 11:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... will recognize it. It goes like this: “All glory, laud, and honor, to Thee, Redeemer King! To whom the lips of children made sweet hosannas ring! Thou art the king of Israel, Thou David’s royal Son, Who in the Lord’s name comest, the King and blessed One.” (4) He is our Redeemer King. He deserves our allegiance. He deserves our all. [As we stand to ... /article-1248085/Why-Ive-turned-God-70-reformed-Ringo-Starr.html#ixzz36tvR9MKJ. 4. Timothy Hart-Andersen, http://www.ewestminster.org/sermon.asp?id=520.

20. When You Reach the Rejection Hotline

Acts 4:1-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... . (3) Make no mistake about it, Jesus is the capstone or cornerstone for all who follow him. German theologian, Johann David Michaelis taught that this passage from the Psalms concerning the cornerstone refers to a specific event that reportedly took place ... ’s Vision For Your Life) (Eddie Jones) 3. Words & Music by Lari Goss. © 1976 Bridge Building Music, Inc. (BMI). 4. Rev. David B. Smith, ww.fatherdave.org/article/article_213.html. 5. Robert J. Morgan, He Shall Be Called: 150 Names of Jesus and What ...

21. Waiting Is So Hard to Do

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... he was allowed to do anything about it. Joseph, unjustly accused, spent 14 years in prison. Then God elevated him to second-in-command in Egypt. God had David anointed as king, but then David waited for years until the death of Saul before he actually ascended to the throne. Job waited a lifetime, 60-70 years, before he was vindicated. Even Jesus ... .com/sub/sub-jokes.html. 4. Davon Huss, http://www.sermoncentral.com/illustrations/scripture/illustrations-on-romans-715-725.asp?passage=romans%207:15-7:25.

22. The World's Largest Covered Dish Lunch

John 6:1-15

Sermon

... contrasted with another less heroic story that took place only days earlier on the same mountain. Thirty four year old David Sharp died after forty climbers passed him and refused to help. Think of that. One climber is left for dead, but is rescued and lives. Another is ... Flury, http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/helping-a-hurting-world-gerald-flury-sermon-on-church-purpose-of-93272.asp?Page=2. 5. (Colorado Springs: Multnomah Publishers, 2006), pp. 94-96. 6. http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/sermon-jesus-vs-the-little ...

23. She Looked Great, But...

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

... you may discover that the person who looks like they don’t belong is actually a child of God. 1. thedodo.com. Cited in Reader’s Digest (Reader’s Digest USA). 2. http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/look-before-you-label-david-yarbrough-sermon-on-jesus-teachings-38024.asp. 3. Carpe Mañana: Is Your Church Ready to Seize Tomorrow? (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003). 4. http://www.stjohnsolney.org/sermons/20020310.html. 5. Mary Pipher, Ph.D., The Shelter of Each Other (New York: G.P. Putnam’s Sons, 1996 ...

24. She Looked Great, But...

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

King Duncan

25. A Small Town Is Blessed

Micah 5:1-4

Sermon

King Duncan

... angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths ... ). 2. Matthew Rogers, http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/an-unimpressive- christmas-matthew-rogers-sermon-on-christmas-41581.asp. 3. http://www.docstoc.com/docs/154738952/sermon-notes---Gateway-Community- Church. 4. Rogers. 5. (HarperOne, 1982). ...

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