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Mark 14:32-42

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Donald B. Strobe

... When Rip returned to the village after his famous snooze of twenty years, everything had changed. The sign at the front of the inn had been taken down, and another had been put in its place. This one bore the picture of another George: not George III, but George the First, George Washington, “first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen.” You see, the really interesting thing about Rip Van Winkle was not that he had slept for twenty years. At times all of us feel as though we ...

2. Historic: The Declaration of Independence

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... , and to provide new Guards for their future security. Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain [George III] is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world. He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most ...

3. Kingdoms in Conflict

John 18:28-40

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Brett Blair

... Washington would soon have himself crowned "Emperor of the New World." That's what had always been done. But when he was told, on the contrary, that Washington planned to surrender his military commission and return to farming at Mt. Vernon, George III said, "Well, if he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world." There is power in giving up power, in emptying oneself. Jesus knew it, Pilate didn't. Perhaps this is the very answer to Pilate’s question, “What is truth?” Truth? Truth is when ...

4. Jesus wins, Pilate loses.

John 18:33-37

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William R. Boyer

... it. He was an odd duck in many ways, but he had good insights. When the fighting in America stopped, King George and all his royal cronies in Europe were sure that George Washington would have himself crowned "Emperor of the New World." That's what they would have done. When he was told, on the contrary, that Washington planned to surrender his military commission and return to farming at Mt.Vernon, George III said, "Well, if he does that, he will be the greatest man in the world." There is power in giving ...

5. A Mountain Of Meaning

Matthew 17:1-9

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Brett Blair

... day in a quiet spot on the banks of the Hudson River he fell asleep and he didn't wake up for twenty years. On that day the sign on his favorite tavern read: "King George III, King of England." He was a subject of the British crown. When he woke up, King George was replaced by George Washington and he was an American citizen. The tragedy is he slept through a revolution. While he snored, oblivious to his surroundings, fantastic, earth-shaking events had taken place. This is what happened to the disciples ...

6. Wanting To Be Seen

Matthew 6:5-6

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David Belgum

... state as well as head of the government, and no man had a better grasp of ceremonial leadership than George III's American usurper. The Washington presidency was nothing if not theatrical. Why else the elaborate rituals of levee and ... well ask, "How do you know your motive is pure, since Jesus is so concerned about motive and intention?" Frankly, I doubt if our motives, either George's or mine, are ever 100 percent pure. Even when we do a genuine kindness, we usually get a lot back in return. Maybe it is ...

7. With Our Heads In The Clouds

Mark 9:2-13

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John A. Stroman

... asleep one day in a quiet spot on the banks of the Hudson River and he didn't wake up for twenty years. When he went to sleep, the sign above his favorite tavern read: "King George III, King of England." He was a subject of the British crown. When he woke up, King George was replaced by George Washington and he was an American citizen. The tragic part was that he slept through a revolution. While he snored, oblivious to his surroundings, fantastic, earth-shaking events had taken place. This is what happened ...

8. Keeping Alert

Luke 9:28-36

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John A. Stroman

9. If Christ Had Not Come

John 15:18--16:4

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Donald B. Strobe

... . Years ago Halford Luccock wrote of the legendary Rip Van Winkle who slept for twenty years, and thus missed the American Revolution. Upon awakening everything had changed. The sign over his favorite pub no longer bore the image of George III, but rather of George the First—George Washington, the first president of the United States. When Rip returned to his village after his long sleep he didn’t recognize anybody, and nobody recognized him. He could not find his house or his family. The soldiers wore ...

10. Christ the King A King Worth Having

John 12:12-19

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... the axe. A couple centuries later, the colonies in the New World had their grief with another king of England, George III. Thomas Jefferson spelled out a long list of grievances in the Declaration of Independence: sending his soldiers to live ... he’d have had every right. With nearly every other king, I’d be out-of-place. This one is worth having because he’s approachable. III He’s a king worth having for a third reason too: although he deserves our allegiance, he doesn’t force us to give it. He’d ...

11. Service

Mark 10:35-45

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Warren Thomas Smith

... supporting the British government. By chance one of these publications was given to a high government official who, impressed by what he read, took it to the Lord Chancellor. In turn the publication was placed in the hands of the King himself. George III was delighted and dispatched an envoy to Madley. Was there an preferment in the church which might tempt Mr. Fletcher? Could the Chancellor render any special service? Here was Fletcher’s long-awaited opportunity. He could name it: an outstanding pulpit ...

12. Family Feud

Genesis 29:15-30

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David E. Leininger

... already know the story. After all, it is their version of 1776. This is the tale of the birth of their nation, one they have known since they first understood the mother tongue - Hebrew. This is their equivalent of George Washington chopping down the cherry tree, Ben Franklin flying his kite, King George, III, and the Declaration of Independence. They KNOW the story. But it is so much fun, they are content to have it told again and again. Now, the lights are dimmed and the curtain goes up. The scene is a ...

13. Argument Attacks

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The 18th-century British physician John Hunter, who was a pioneer in the field of surgery and served as surgeon to King George III, suffered from angina. Discovering that his attacks were often brought on by anger, Hunter lamented, "My life is at the mercy of any scoundrel who chooses to put me in a passion." These words proved prophetic, for at a meeting of the board of St. George's Hospital in London, Hunter got into a heated argument with other board members, walked out, and dropped dead in the next ...

14. I'm On a Mission from God!

Jonah 1:1-17

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... the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Because of his influence on those writers, the government of the United States is patterned after the government of the Presbyterian Church. Marj notes that we have almost forgotten that England's King George III called the entire American Revolution a Presbyterian insurrection, and it was. It was Presbyterians here in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, in Virginia and West Virginia, Delaware and Maryland, North and South Carolina and Georgia, and on up the coast into ...

15. Historic: Background to the Declaration of Independence

Galatians 5:1-15

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... the "pursuit of happiness" originated in the Common Sense School of Scottish philosophy, of which Lord Kames was the best-known proponent. Jefferson emphasized the contractual justification for independence, arguing that when the tyrannical government of King George III of England repeatedly violated "natural law, " the colonists had not only the right but the duty to revolt. The assembled Continental Congress deleted a few passages of the draft, and amended others, but outright rejected only two sections ...

16. Converts Or Disciples?

Matthew 28:16-20

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William G. Carter

... Americans, to teach them to read, write, and to love God. A friend took him to England for an eighteen-month preaching tour, and the Reverend Samson Occom raised a lot of money for the sake of education. He was a convincing preacher. Even King George III made a personal donation. When he returned to the American colonies, Samson Occom discovered his benefactor had lied to him. He had neglected to care as promised for Occom’s wife and children, who were now destitute. Not only that, the funds Occom had ...

17. The Gift of Purpose

Luke 1:26-38

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... of the vault to remind him. It read, "To love people, to be indispensable somewhere, that is the purpose of life. That is the secret of happiness." (1) Up until that moment, George Mason was living without purpose and therefore his life had no power. But once he found his purpose, his life was empowered beyond measure. III. Practice A. Mary inspires us to move beyond simply acknowledging our Purpose and having our lives Empowered. She challenges us to tap into the Power of our Purpose and put our Purpose ...

18. How's Your Serve?

Mark 10:35-45

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... sake. I'm your best example, and my secret is service. Wrap your heart and your mind around that and follow me" Develop A SERVANT'S MIND. III. A Servant's Eyes We also need A SERVANT'S EYES. People with SERVANT'S EYES are those people who see a need and try to fill it. In his book, Dr. George Burns' Prescription For Happiness: Buy Two Books and Call Me in the Morning, George Burns writes: "If you were to go around asking people what would make them happier, you'd get answers like a new car, a bigger house ...

19. Episode III: Birth of the Church

Acts 2:1-13

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Brett Blair

... start a story in the middle than at the beginning. So now, some 28 years later we are watching the beginning of the story: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith. I had to wonder if George Lucas purposely planned the premiere of Episode I and II around the church calendar. Five years ago Episode I was released on Pentecost weekend. Episode II was released on Pentecost weekend. For some reason III is next week. He missed it by a week. Lucas is perhaps not even aware of this, it takes a preacher to recognize things ...

20. Hope In The Midst of Uncertainty

Matthew 24:36-44

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... they call him by name. It turns out that the guy sitting next to him is the teacher's husband, who hits George in the mouth for berating his wife. George picks himself up off the floor, touches his bloody lip and says: "That's what I get for praying." He checks ... signs are given, we can see them for what they are, signs of the Hope God has for the world and for each of us. III. Hope Advent is the season of Hope. And Advent Hope is like someone baking Christmas sugar cookies who decides to add a bit of food ...

21. Magnanimity: The Essential Spirit of the Christian

Philippians 4:4-7

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James W. Moore

... a disgrace to our class the way she just throws herself at every guy that comes along. She is an embarrassment! Don’t you agree, George?” I love what George did. He sat there quietly for a moment and then he said: “You know, I have way too many faults of my own to ... who first – always look for the best in others, and who second are sensitive and thoughtful and loving toward others. III. THIRD AND FINALLY, MAGNANIMOUS PEOPLE ARE BIG ENOUGH TO FORGIVE AND FORGET. They don’t hold grudges. They don’t ...

22. The Love of the Harvest

John 4:34-38

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James Merritt

... ." I wonder how much of the harvest you and I have trampled underneath our feet and didn't even see that they were there. III. The Fruit That Should Stimulate Us Why should we be a part of the harvest? "And he who reaps receives wages, and gathers fruit ... of how he became a Christian. He stood up and said, "I was in the Royal Navy stationed in Sydney, Australia. I was walking down George Street, when out of nowhere came a little old white-haired man. He said to me, "Excuse me, sir, I would like to ask you ...

23. Seeing God In The Ordinary: Family

Luke 4:16-30

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... 1970s. He died at age of 100. He definitely lived the life of the comma and not the period. (4) It would have been easy for George Burns to just quit. His partner and love of his life was no longer with him. He was 68. Everyone would have understood. But Gracie's ... It Together and continue in the career he so loved. We can see God in the ordinary when family helps us hold it together. III. Family Helps Us By Inspiring We can see God in the ordinary when family helps us by inspiring. Believe me, I know that not ...

24. The Sin of Robin Hood

Exodus 20:15

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James Merritt

... CPA a Certified Perfect Accountant, the Lord Jesus Christ, is going to open your books and your check account and expose your spiritual thievery. III. Soul Stealing I believe this is the worst form of stealing of all. Paul said in I Cor. 6:10 that "thieves will not ... today is a thief because they kept for themselves what rightfully belonged to God. Years ago there was a man named George Wilson who was sentenced to hang by the neck for a crime he had committed. Some people went to the governor on his behalf, ...

25. Where Does God Start?

1 Chronicles 29:1-9

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James Merritt

... befit the President of the United States. George Washington was a man who was willing to look beyond personal benefit to see the much larger picture of having an influence over those who would live in the future. George Washington was just like another great ... to guests by your being friendly to guests. You can lead others to give to this campaign by your giving to this campaign. III. Leaders Who Maintain A Walk With God "Then the leaders of the fathers' houses, leaders of the tribes of Israel, the captains ...

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