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Matthew 7:24-29

Sermon

King Duncan

... extraordinary courage, not for their own benefit, but in service to others. Remember the Oklahoma City bombing? Rebecca Needham Anderson, a nurse, heard the first 911 call and headed immediately to the devastated federal building to aid the injured. ... responsibility. He handed out pious stories to the press, especially to church papers. He showed off his tattered Bible and declared that he drew strength for his great work from it. Scores of people welcomed him as a man of God, a man sent from God. Indeed, ...

2. What Would Jesus Really Do?

1 Peter 2:13-25

Sermon

King Duncan

... taunted him as he hung on the tree. But Jesus knew how to handle adversity. Most of us have never heard of Dorothy Anderson Tormoehlen. That's not surprising. She was hardly known outside her small Indiana community. Yet, at one time her image was one of ... take up flying lessons." The words hung in the air. Flying lessons? "I have chosen to live." Flying lessons! The middle-aged man drew in his breath. His mind flew over all of the imaginary reasons he had created for this young man to have spoken, realizing ...

3. When the Service was Interrupted

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... and say, “Sergeant, get the flagpole up!” That’s positional authority. You command those who are under you, and they obey. Walter Anderson tells how as a young Marine, his fingers were crushed in an accident. They were swollen and immobile for a few days. As ... have change for a dollar?” “I think so,” the private said cheerfully. “Let me take a look.” The second lieutenant drew himself up stiffly. “Soldier,” he said, “that’s no way to address an officer. We’ll start all over again. Do ...

4. Why Change Is Possible

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... , 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 ... next evening as he sat around his fireplace, he decided to have a glass of wine. He drew himself a glass from the keg and took a sip. He couldn't believe it; he drew another glass. The same awful taste ” water! He returned the keg back to the townspeople. The mayor was ...

5. The Beginning of the End

Luke 9:57-62

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... any cost, if there is any possibility of escaping them. A year ago I read the story of a fourteen-year-old girl, Denise Anderson, who seemed to have a promising future ahead of her - until she underwent abdominal surgery for severe pain; the doctors knew it wasn’t ... A couple of years later he was assigned to a smaller parish twenty miles from Moscow - "still the crowds came as the end drew near in 1980." Twelve days before his arrest, Fr. Dudko declared in a sermon on the eve of Epiphany: In our days the ...

6. God Is Greater

John 10:22-42

Sermon

King Duncan

... find something else to play with." Kevin dropped his branch and started looking for something else to play, but Drake's eyes sparkled. He drew back his branch and whacked Kevin across the face as hard as he could. Kevin fell to the ground, screaming bloody murder. Meanwhile, ... , 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 ...

7. Building A Church

Acts 1:12-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... than that. It connotes a shared spirit, a meeting of minds and hearts, a unity of purpose. These are the things that drew the believers together to pray in the upper room. They are still the most necessary elements of worship and fellowship in the ... instead." "I'll try that," the woman agreed. While she was driving home from church she prayed: "Lord, bless our closest neighbors, the Andersons. Give them a millionaire living next door," (5) Well, that's a kind of prayer, I guess. It reminds me of someone else' ...

8. Free At Last!

Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... would be marooned hundreds of thousands of miles from Earth. Lovell was asked, "Were you worried?" Such as obvious question drew snickers. But then Lovell gave a surprising answer. "No, not really." he said. "You see, worry is a useless emotion. ... gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." Dr. Neil T. Anderson puts it like this: "Jesus invites you to a restful walk in tandem with Him, just as two oxen walk together under the same yoke. ' ...

9. The Power of Encouragement (Part VIII)

Philippians 2:1-11

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... `nigger sisters.'' The Ku Klux Klan once sent a hearse to the rectory to intimidate church officials. "Much like Myers Anderson, the nuns taught discipline. `They said you could do it,'' recalls Orien Douglas, a classmate of Clarence''s. `Mostly they said ... away the next day, they could recite the prayer with no mistakes. The bishop was proud. On the return trip the bishop''s ship drew near the island again. When the island came into view, the bishop came to the deck and recalled with pleasure the men he had ...

10. Prayers for Strength

John 17:6-19

Illustration

King Duncan

Terry Anderson is no stranger to difficult times. He was held hostage longer than anyone else in Beirut: for seven long years. Not everyone would have ... his time, Terry read and reread the Bible. He was particularly drawn to the Apostle Paul. Paul struggled with his weakness and his pride just as Terry did. And through Paul's struggles, Terry drew closer to Christ and was able to express his love of God. He was also given another book while being held as a hostage, a book on prayer. But it was not as helpful ...

11. Fast Forward Faith

Mark 10:46-52

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... run red lights' 500 times!" (1) This past week, the kids of the SOS Club put me on a week-long treasure hunt. They drew elaborate treasure maps with cryptic clues which lead me each day to some new treasure. One of the treasures I found was this ... you didn't think you'd get it? My Dad was a little different. He wasn't anywhere near the TV standard of Jim Anderson and Ward Cleaver. He wasn't even like Raymond or Heathcliff Huxtable. He was just different. Sometimes he was like Tim Taylor and occasionally like ...

12. “You Will Fill Me with Joy in Your Presence”

Psalm 16:1-11

Teach the Text

C. Hassell Bullock

... or “upon” (‘al). While the NIV emends the text to read “apart from you . . . no” (bal bil‘adeyka), A. A. Anderson suggests “my welfare surely (rests) upon you (alone).”[7] “Good” occurs in contrast to the sorrows of verse 4 and is ... for their happiness.”[20] David rose above his world of sexual sin, personal guilt, war, and family strife to a journey of faith that drew him irresistibly toward God. In fact, 1 Samuel tells us that what God was looking for in a king, he found in David, “a ...

13. Preparing for the King

Luke 3:1-6

Sermon

King Duncan

... deadline staring us in the face. But few of us have to face the kind of deadline the White House staff does when they welcome a new President to D.C. Kate Anderson Brower has written a New York Times best-selling book titled The Residence: Inside the Private World of the White House which shares a behind-the-scenes look at all the work ... man who killed him.” by Christopher Hann. Photos by Bill Cardoni, Bucknell University, Lewisburg, Pa. September 2011, http://www.drew.edu/news/2016/04/21/uncommon-bond.

14. Ash Wednesday

Mt 6:1-6, 16-21 · 2 Cor 5:20 - 6:10 · Joel 2:1-2, 12-19 · Ps 51 · Ps 103

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Russell F. Anderson

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Joel 2:1-2, 12-19 The prophet Joel receives a word from the Lord. The ram's horn is to be sounded so that the people might assemble before the Lord. It is a time of crisis but the source of the trouble is not clear. Scholars differ greatly as to when the book was written anywhere from 800 B.C. to 350 B.C. Nevertheless, the situation calls for swift and forthright action. All of the people (v. 16), without exception, are called to return to the Lord with fasting, weeping and ...

15. Easter 3

1 Peter 1:13-2:3, Acts 2:42-47, Luke 24:13-35

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

Theme: The risen Christ is revealed as believers gather together and break bread. The First Lesson describes the resurrection community in Jerusalem as having everything in common. They broke bread with glad and generous hearts, praising God. The Gospel tells how Christ was revealed to the two strollers on the way to Emmaus, when Christ blessed and broke bread with them. COMMENTARY Epistle: Acts 2:14a, 36-47 This is the ending of Peter's Pentecost sermon. He confronts his listeners head-on with their ...

16. Good Friday

John 18:1-11, Isaiah 52:13--53:12, Genesis 22:1-19, Hosea 6:1--7:16, Hebrews 10:1-18, Hebrews 4:14-5:10, John 19:17-27

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

Theme For Lenten Series: Christ Confronts Death. Theme: The passion and death of our Lord. COMMENTARY Old Testament: Isaiah 52:13--53:12 This sublime poem of the Suffering Servant lifts up an idea that is featured prominently in Christian theology: suffering, pain and sorrow can be redemptive. Biblical interpreters have traditionally identified the servant in this poem with the nation of Israel. The nation had undergone profound humiliation and disfigurement through their ordeal in Babylon. Yet, the ...

17. Thanksgiving

Lk 17:11-19 · 1 Tim 2:1-4 · Phil 4:6-20 · 2 Cor 9:6-15 · Deut 8:1-18 · Ps 65

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

COMMENTARY Lesson 1: Deuteronomy 8:1-18 The people of Israel must remember God's goodness in leading them through the wilderness into the promised land. Since God has blessed them by bringing them into a rich and fruitful land, thankful lives are called for. When the people enjoy prosperity, the children of God must resist the temptation to pat themselves on the back and take credit for all their good fortune.They must render thanksgiving to the Lord, for he is the source of all blessing. The Lord is the ...

18. All Saints' Sunday

Jn 11:32-44 · Mt 5:1-12 · Isa 25:6-9 · Rev 7:9-17; 21:1-6 · Ps 24

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Isaiah 25:6-9 Through his prophet, the Lord promises to make a joyous feast for his people on Mt. Zion, replete with rich food and wine. God will remove the pall of gloom and sorrow by destroying death and personally wiping away the tears from the eyes of his people. Epistle: Revelation 21:1-6a John's vision of the new heaven and new earth, predicted by Isaiah (65:17; 66:22). The sea, symbolic of unrest and turbulence, is no more. The new Jerusalem descends from heaven, with all ...

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