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Romans 12:9-21

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... to "pay it forward" by doing similarly difficult big favors for three others. Trevor begins by helping out a homeless man (James Caviezel), a heroin addict. He gives him lodging for a night, a chance to take a shower, and some money so ... Houston to Christ. Houston was a changed man, no longer coarse and belligerent, but peaceful and content. The day came for Sam Houston to be baptized, an absolutely incredible event in the eyes of those who knew his previous lifestyle and attitude. After his baptism Houston ...

2. Getting Rid of Grudges

Luke 23:34

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James Merritt

... the marks of being forgiven is that you are forgiving. Because in the final analysis, God only forgives the forgiving. General James Oglethorpe once said to the great Methodist preacher, John Wesley: "I never forgive, and I never forget." To which John Wesley ... and he thought nothing about it. The man was a good friend of his. One day he got a call from a bank outside of Houston, and the banker said, "Are you Joe Reynolds?" He said, "Yes." The man said, "Are you partners with this man, and have you cosigned a ...

3. Illusion Or Reality?

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Harold Warlick

... up to their old weight. Finally, one of my friends discovered a hypnotist in Houston who would hypnotize the problem away. She sent in her $150.00 registration fee, drove to Houston, and entered a rented high school gymnasium. Over 220 people were seated in reclining ... One of the most brilliant philosophers in the history of education in America was William James. He did as much for philosophy and psychology as any educator has ever done for his or her disciplines. If you go to Harvard, the tallest building ...

4. How Do We Choose?

Acts 1:12-26

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King Duncan

... to two. He could go into the real estate business in Houston, Texas or the banking business in Boston. He chose the real estate business in Houston. This was just before the bottom dropped out of the real estate market in Houston. He lost everything. He was a persevering lad, though. He ... move forward trusting that the God who loves you will be with you. 1. James Dent, W. Va., GAZETTE cited in READER'S DIGEST, September, 1990, p. 134. 2. S. Lawrence Johnson, THE PIG'S BROTHER AND OTHER CHILDREN' ...

5. Are You Better at Wearing or Bearing Crosses?

Mark 1:14-20

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Leonard Sweet

... cross as a decoration rather than a devotion and a discipline. When Jesus called his first disciples, Simon, Andrew, James, and John, he didn’t call them to a life of thoughtful contemplation, days of mystic musing, or holy ... Houston Texas called Grace Community Church has answered that question with a resounding “No.” The senior pastor, Steve Riggle, has invited Houston’s Mayor Bill White to church one Sunday, when the Mayor will be presented with the church’s 2009 gift to the city of Houston ...

6. Encounters With Christ VII (Easter): Jesus & Mary Magdalene

Mark 16:1-20

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James W. Moore

... was saying: “You are forgiven. Accept the forgiveness… and make a new start with your life.” The young boy did make a new start. And today, many years later, he is the pastor of the 9,000 member church St Luke’s in Houston. The young Boy? James W. Moore. That’s Easter. The Risen Lord comes back to life… and assures the disciples that they are forgiven. · Peter had denied his Lord three times. · Thomas had doubted. · All the disciples had forsaken Him. But, Christ came back, forgave them ...

7. Dealing With The Pain of Rejection

Luke 15:11-32

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James W. Moore

... . It hurts! It crushes the spirit and breaks the heart. Let me show you what I mean with a true story. Pastor James Moore tells a story about a girl named Jessica. She was a tall, slender, sixteen-year-old blonde girl, who looked like she ... as permanent. Remember that this, too, will pass. Fortunately, in some respects, our moods are changeable, like the weather. When we first came to Houston someone said to me, “Jim, if you don’t like the weather here, just wait a minute! It’ll change!” And that’s ...

8. The Temptation to Talk Transformation

James 2:14-26

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Eric Ritz

Dr. Charles Allen, the now retired United Methodist preacher from Houston, Texas, shared, tongue in cheek, a survey he once made in his church: 10% of the members cannot be ... the Lord," came the reply. "Then why do I only see you at Christmas and Easter?" With a twinkle in his eye, the man said, "Because I am in the secret service!" (3) James knew the Christian faith was not a call to be in the secret service but to be in the everyday world of God''s service. He had heard his half-brother, Jesus, challenging ...

9. Fake News vs. Fantastic Good News

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

King Duncan

... taking care of others and not asking for help. When he was in college in Oklahoma, a hurricane swept through his home city of Houston, Texas. Russell felt such fear and helplessness knowing that he was 500 miles away from his family and he couldn’t take care of ... millions of men to be better husbands, fathers and leaders in their community. Like the disciples on the road to Emmaus, James Ryle’s encounter with Jesus changed his life. He returned home to share the joy of that experience with others. And ...

10. Sons And Daughters Of Thunder

Mark 10:35-45

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King Duncan

... . There is a drive within the heart of every one of us to have the biggest and best: to be No. 1. Two of Jesus' disciples, James and John, made a request of him ” in private, away from the other disciples. "Teacher," they asked, "we want you to do for us whatever we ... 2. Julius Fast, BODY LANGUAGE, (New York, New York: M. Evans and Company, Inc., 1970), p. 50. 3. THE HOUSTON CHRONICLE, 2/5/93, 4C. Cited in IN OTHER WORDS..., Mar/Apr 1993, p. 1. 4. Billy Graham, HOPE FOR THE TROUBLED HEART, (Minneapolis, MN: ...

11. From Selfishness to Servanthood

Matthew 20:20-28

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Bill Bouknight

... in moving from selfishness to servanthood. We like the world’s idea of what it means to be a big shot. We like the saying, “Rank has its privileges.” But among Christians rank has its costs. The higher your rank, the more you must serve. James Moore, a Methodist pastor in Houston, tells about a man who decided to join a certain church. He said to the pastor, “I want to join because I want to be fed.” The pastor replied, “Well, that’s fine, but we all would be better off if you would take off ...

12. It's a Wonderment

Mark 9:2-9

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... are given to transform our lives and to empower and energize our faith. God allows the holy to break into our lives for a purpose. Not just to lift our spirits, but for a purpose. A few years ago, Dr. James Moore and the congregation of St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Houston, took as their Lenten theme, "Forty Days of Love." That's where I got the idea and permission to use the program. Each week the members of the congregation were encouraged to show their love and appreciation in different ways ...

13. It's A Wonderment

Mark 9:2-9

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

14. Whose Side Are You On?

Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... of your efforts looking out for number 1 yourself? Many people do. In fact, that’s what our society tells us to do. Whitney Houston, in a song that was hugely popular a few years ago, particularly with many school choirs, told us that to love one’s self ... the Creator God who sent His son to die for us. There is a story of a young boy from the slums of London named James, whose only refuge from the squalor of poverty was the Roman Catholic school he attended. Somehow his mother had managed to enroll him in ...

15. Stranglers Or Wranglers?

Acts 2:42-47

Sermon

King Duncan

... work right now," he said, "so I’m helping with our homeless program, helping to stock the food pantry and the clothing supply for Houston’s homeless." An elderly woman said, "My ministry is to help in the nursery. I love to care for your babies. I’ve had ... gaze fixed on Christ. Wrangler or Strangler? May we keep our eyes fixed on him as well. 1. Is There Life After Stress? James W. Moore. Nashville: Dimensions for Living, 1992, p. 63. 2. W. Allen Wentz. The Upper Room. March/April 1992, p. 65. 3. Dick ...

16. Don't Mess with the IRS

Matthew 22:15-22

Sermon

King Duncan

It is a familiar saying, even to non-believers particularly in the King James translation: “Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that ... loving God, and we are simply returning a portion of what God has bestowed on us. Sometime back ABC TV news carried a brief story about Louise Hauser of Houston, Texas who won $50,000 on the game show, “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.” Here is the remarkable thing about Louise. Her home had sustained significant damage in ...

17. Encounters With Christ IV: Jesus and the Woman at the Well

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James W. Moore

James W. Moore of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Houston tells a story about one of his minister friends. His name is Tom and he does a fascinating thing each month ... in offering it. He sought her out. He reached out to her. Some years ago in another state, there was a fellow named Roy (This is another true story about a friend of James W. Moore’s—Moore was actually along for the ride on this one). Roy was going through a tough time. His daughter was having a hard time growing up. She had become ...

18. The Magic Ingredient

Romans 8:18-27

Sermon

King Duncan

... go. And then Thanksgiving, and then it would be Christmas again. One by one,” he said, “they died of a broken heart.” (2) James Stockdale did not die of a broken heart. In fact, in 1992, after the war he was Ross Perot’s running mate in the ... . As I grew up, I did a lot of things for myself and became really independent. “[However], in college, a hurricane went through Houston and my mom and sister were at the house by themselves—I was off at school. It was a tough time. They called and ...

19. Journey To The Cross IV: Jesus and Judas

Mark 14:43-52

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James W. Moore

Rev. James W. Moore, pastor of St Luke’s in Houston Texas tells the following story. A young lawyer called me one morning to ask a favor. He wanted me to visit one of his clients… who was at that moment behind bars. He was in jail awaiting trial for armed robbery. When the lawyer said the prisoner’s name, I ...

20. The Reality Of The Resurrection

Luke 24:36-49

Sermon

Brett Blair

... was a bit of political misinformation, something Napoleon did not want. He was already close to war with England. So when James Monroe, who would later become president, along with Livingston, approached Napoleon’s men with the idea of a land treaty, they ... make a new start. And today, many years later, he is the pastor of a 9,000 member church: St Luke’ s in Houston. The young Boy? James W. Moore, the author of over 30 books on Christian living. That’s Easter. The Risen Lord comes back to life… and ...

21. The Bridge Builder

Luke 6:27-36

Sermon

King Duncan

... that "surpasses all knowledge." And the love we send out into the world will end up blessing us more than we can imagine. 1. Scott, Randy. Country Music Revealed (New York: MetroBooks, 1995), pp. 61-62. 2. Dr. James Dobson. Life on the Edge (Dallas: Word Publishing, 1995), pp. 171-172. 3. The Houston Chronicle, 5/20/93, p. 2A. Cited in In Other Words . . . , July/August 1993, p. 5. 4. Jerzy Sladkowski, "Polityka" Warsaw, Dec. 14, 1996. Found in World Press Review March 1997 p. 40. 5. Author Unknown. Source ...

22. God Who Is Mighty Has Done Great Things

Luke 1:46-56

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Maxie Dunnam

Sometime ago a woman from Houston was out in Los Angeles visiting some relatives. While there, she went to an ice cream shop and ordered an ice cream ... the box by his bed... When he was hurt or discouraged he would reach in and pull out an imaginary kiss, place it on his cheek, and say, "Thank you, Lord." (From Love Must Be Tough" , James Dobdon, p. 151). When Mike shared that story, he did something I want to do as a reminder to you. Here is a little box -- It's wrapped. But if you were to open it, you ...

23. Hands On

Luke 7:36-50

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... "left hanging," As teacher/rabbi Jesus epitomized the "hands-on" approach to learning. James C. Howell devotes a twelve-chapter book that examines some of Jesus' "hand-iwork" (James C. Howell, Yours are the Hands of Christ: The Practice of Faith [Nashville: Upper ... The pierced hands of salvation are the sixth and most complete use of the hands ever devised by God. At Hanna-BarberaLand in Houston, Texas, there used to be an exhibit in which people held hands. The idea was the more people who held hands, the ...

24. If the Shoe Fits, Wear It

Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 4:12-17

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Leonard Sweet

... – even revealed some new information to me. My beloved, much repaired black loafers (a gift from Ernie Fitzpatrick of Houston) have a metal plate in one sole. Just one, mind you – a grinning airport security clerk observed. "Have you ... his public ministry and authors the message he offers the people: "Repent, for the Kingdom of Heaven has come near." When Peter, Andrew, James and John heard Jesus' proclamation, when they heard Jesus call out to them, their response was not slow or hesitant, not cautious ...

25. Never Read Any of His Books

John 20:1-18; Luke 24:36-49

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James W. Moore

... … and he did. That minister was saying: "You are forgiven. Accept the forgiveness… and make a new start with your life." The young boy did make a new start. And many years later, he served a 9,000 member church: St Luke' s in Houston. The young Boy? James W. Moore, the author of over 30 books on Christian living. That's Easter. The Risen Lord comes back to life… and assures the disciples that they are forgiven. · Peter had denied his Lord three times. · Thomas had doubted. · All the disciples had ...

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