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Zephaniah 3:1-20

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... banks, becomes a mighty river that flows toward a certain destination. Likewise, our lives without structure become swampy and ineffective. Richard Foster helps us to visualize what positive discipline is by drawing a picture of a narrow ledge with a sheer ... of his professors, Naismith resolved his dilemma by choosing the latter course. He enrolled in a recently-opened Y.M.C.A. training school in Springfield, Massachusetts, now called Springfield College. The school combined an emphasis upon both spiritual ...

2. Fathers in Their Generation

Psalm 103:13

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... your life to the one who has the power. I came across a wonderful quote by EvelynUnderhill. You could say EvelynUnderhill was the Richard Rohr of a previous generation. She taught many of us the meaning of spiritual life. She was talking in one of her ... was on the plane coming back to San Diego. As it so often happens when you fly to San Diego, you fly with recruits going to M.C.R.D.. I was sitting next to a Marine veteran who said, "In five hours, these boys are going to have a rude awakening." They will ...

3. Seeing God In The Ordinary: Family

Luke 4:16-30

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... can shed a little light. Our son Joshua was identified as gifted at an early age. He graduated from Martin High School in Arlington when he was 15 and from Texas A&M when he was 18. He's now at Emory University working on his PHD in Political Science. People are always amazed when I tell them that. It is sort of parental ... Sedberry (Family, Ten Commandments) Leadership Vol.19, #4 3. SFJUL01 4. Submitted by C. Richard Stone, Bremerton, Washington 5. Autoillustrater 6. Nicholas Read, www.vancoueversun.com,

4. In Control

Mark 13:1-31

Sermon

James W. Robinson

... . Christ will return and time will end after his kingdom is established on earth (literally or symbolically for 1,000 years). C. The pre-millennial view. The promise of the Old Testament relating to Israel and/or the church are to be understood ... steel door after another clanging behind me. I found Richard roaming a corridor, Bible in hand. He escorted me to his damp, scantily-furnished room. I initiated conversation with the usual "How are you doing?" "I’m reading my Bible," he answered, "and trying to let ...

5. When Extravagance Is Beautiful, and When It Is Not

John 12:1-8

Sermon

James W. Moore

... somewhat stunned to see the Speaker of the House standing there. “I just came by to see what I could do to help you. I’m so sorry about your daughter’s loss… and I want to help you any way I can.” The reporter obviously touched, said: “Well, thank you ... response to the complex of scandals called the Watergate Conspiracy. A few years after his resignation, Richard Nixon came back to Washington, D.C. to attend the funeral of Hubert Humphrey, the man Nixon had defeated in the Presidential Election ...

6. Seeking Jesus

Luke 2:41-52

Sermon

King Duncan

... was at this moment that a strange thought occurred to one of the searchers: I’m an Asian woman, 5 feet 3 inches tall, and I was wearing dark clothes before ... suffering, and the second was reading the writings of that great Christian author C.S. Lewis. However, the moment that Dr. Francis Collins really found God ... he was wracked with guilt and begging God to save him from his guilt and his sin. Jason Richards writes, “I knew that God could forgive me . . . I didn’t know anything about Jesus or the Bible ...

7. Better To Be a Loner than a Loser

Daniel 1:1-21

Sermon

James Merritt

... against you." Daniel said, "Then I'm against everybody." c. There Was Personal Pressure Daniel was not just turning down hamburgers and fries. This was the best food in the world. This was the king's delicacies. This was the finest wine in existence. I'm sure that the light of the ... America, pp. 51-52. 3. Cited by Zig Ziglar, Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World, p. 47. 4. Richard G. Capen, Jr., Finish Strong, p. 22. 5. "No Beer, No Porn at Convenient Store," The Atlanta Journal, Wednesday, December 25, 1996. 6 ...

8. A Daughter of Jacob

Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon

Richard Hoefler

... giving ourselves away, we receive the gift of great faith from God. 1. Richard C. Trench, Notes on the Miracles of Our Lord (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1956), p. 213. 2. R. C. H. Lenski, The Gospel Selections of the Ancient Church (Columbus, Ohio: Lutheran ... According to Matthew, New Clarendon Bible (London: Oxford University Press, 1975), p. 146. 5. William M. Taylor, The Miracles of Our Savior (New York: A. C. Arnstrong, 1900), p. 299. 6. Lenski, op. cit. p. 351. 7. James D. Smart, The Quiet ...

9. The Law of the Temple

Ezekiel 43:13-27, Ezekiel 44:1-31, Ezekiel 45:1-12, Ezekiel 45:13--46:24

Understanding Series

Steven Tuell

... 15 Altar hearth. On the altar as a ziggurat-like structure see Albright, “Temple-Tower,” pp. 140–41. As Richard Clifford observes, ancient Near Eastern temple ideology identified the temple with the cosmic mountain: “The temple appears therefore to be ... and Torah derived from a common tradition see G. Fohrer and K. Galling, Ezechiel (HAT 13; Tübingen: J. C. B. Mohr [Paul Siebeck], 1955), p. 155; M. Haran, “The Law-Code of Ezekiel XL–XLVIII and its Relation to the Priestly School,” HUCA 50 (1979 ...

10. The Glory of the New Covenant

2 Corinthians 3:7-17; 4:1-6

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... 30:15–20; 31:16–32:47), as indeed they did in 722 and 587/6 B.C., when Israel and Judah were led into their respective exiles. In contrast to Moses’ “ministry of condemnation,” ... 11:8 (citing a combination of Deut. 29:4 and Isa. 29:10; cf. Isa. 6:9–10). According to m.Sanh. 10:3 (cf. b. Sanh. 110b), Rabbi Aqiba contends that “the Ten Tribes are not destined to return” from ... (Origin of Paul’s Gospel, pp. 137–268). 4:6 Cf. Richard B. Hays, Echoes of Scripture in the Letters of Paul (New ...

11. Building A Church

Acts 1:12-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... . The church is a popular tourist site in San Francisco, and Franzo King likes to claim that, "Sometimes folks come in here, and the music's so loud it scares the devil out of them." (1) Did you know that in Columbia, S.C., there is a Richard M. Nixon Memorial Church, a congregation blending Baptist and Quaker doctrines? The pastor, Rev. Noel Vande Grift, said the inspiration to name the church after the former president came during a prayer. He told reporters the church would be the largest in the South ...

12. Determined Discipleship

1 Timothy 6:11-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... from reproach...." In the archives of the long running CBS news program, 60 MINUTES, there is a most interesting interview that Mike Wallace did years ago with presidential candidate, Richard M. Nixon. Here is how it went: MIKE WALLACE: "There ™s been so much talk in recent years of style and charisma. No one suggests that either you or your ... , (Waco, Texas: Word Books, 1982). 4. Nancy Faber in "People Weekly" 5. John R. Brokhoff, PREACHING THE PARABLES, (Lima, Ohio: C.S.S. Publishing Co., Inc., 1988).

13. Until He Comes

2 Timothy 4:7-8

Sermon

James Merritt

... mercy of God; the problem of sin as well as the pleasure of salvation; repentance as well as faith. H. Richard Niebuhr once described what is called Classical liberalism as consisting in a "God without wrath, bringing people without sin, into a ... exactly when that appearing is going to take place. I agree once more with C. S. Lewis who said, "As a Christian I take it for granted that human history will some day end; and I'm offering Omniscience no advice as to the best date for that consummation."[6] There' ...

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

Proverbs 27:6

Sermon

James Merritt

... was keeping it for a friend who had found it. The doctor looked at her sternly, and said, "I'm not letting you leave until you tell me where you got this thing." She said, "Doctor, to be honest ... man is known by the company he shuns, as well as by the company he keeps." C. H. Spurgeon7 "Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it ... still much hostility toward the entire Watergate crowd, especially Richard Nixon. Questions were being thrown at him rapid fire, and the students ...

15. What Will He Find ... When He Comes?

Luke 18:1-8

Sermon

Theodore F. Schneider

... she watched. Now and again she smiled. A security guard spoke to her softly, asking if he might be of help. "No," she answered, "I'm waiting for my daddy." She waited for more than an hour. Finally there was a huge smile as she recognized a snow-covered man ... , Vol. 28, (Garden City, Doubleday and Company, Inc., 1985), p. 55. 3. Eta Linnemann, quoted by Richard Carl Hoefler, And He Told Them A Story, (Lima, Ohio, The C.S.S. Publishing Co. Inc., 1979), p. 171. 4. Joachim Jeremias, The Parables of Jesus, S. ...

16. Accusations

2 Corinthians 1:12--2:4, 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... 1:23 on the oath formulas in 1:17, 18. On conscience, see Judith M. Gundry-Volf, “Conscience,” DPL, pp. 153–56. The NIV evidently reads en hagiotēti ... is, the Tetragrammaton itself, which the Septuagint translates “Lord” (kyrios). On the day of the Lord, see Richard H. Hiers, “Day of Christ,” ABD vol. 2, pp. 76–79; idem, “Day of the Lord ... years, the Rule grants readmission on certain rigorous conditions. Cf. James C. VanderKam, The Dead Sea Scrolls Today (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1994), pp. ...

17. Baptized with Christ

Luke 3:21-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... shovels and were helping him. After they finished the hole, the man and his friends began carrying pails of water to fill it. At 3:00 p.m. the pastor came and buried the young man in the waters of baptism. (1) My guess is that young man was ready. There are many forms of ... 1. Knowles, George E., A World To Love (Washington, D.C.: Review and Herald Publishing Association, 1990), p. 359. 2. From a sermon by Bill Gordon, 3. Mike Graves & Richard Ward, eds., Craddock Stories (St. Louis: Chalice Press, 2001), pp. ...

18. Playing to the Right Audience

Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:1-4

Sermon

Phil Thrailkill

... that the impossible has happened: their left hand does not know what their right hand is doing. C.H. Spurgeon put it this way: “Let us hide away our charity- yes... even from ourselves. ... down heaven’s offer to give an extra twenty at Bible School! How little I learned! Richard Foster wrote: “When we let go of money, we are letting go of part of ourselves ... do not believe that, you have much to learn about the secret joys of knowing God. I’m at a place in my life that if God does not send it, I do not ...

19. “When I Awake, I Will Be Satisfied with Seeing Your Likeness”

Psalm 17:1-15

Teach the Text

C. Hassell Bullock

... I have guarded myself against the way of the violent.”[10] That makes the parallel thought of 17:5 an affirmation of 17:4b–c. 17:5 My steps have held to your paths. The word “steps” comes from a verb “to step.” The noun occurs in Psalm 40 ... Text When wrongly accused, look to the Lord for vindication. News Story: Just after 1 a.m. on July 27, 1996, a bomb exploded in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park. Richard Jewell was working as a private security guard at the park and helped lead many of ...

20. Can You Be Popular and Serve Jesus?

Luke 6:17-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... whom he calls a saint. She was the lay leader at a church he served in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Her name was Peggy. In many ways, he notes, Peggy would hardly have qualified for the popular definition of “ ... look on his face. The patrolman was shouting at Peggy. “Look, stay out of this. This is none of your concern. I’m pulling this kid for a traffic violation and this is none of your business.” Peggy was undeterred. “I told you it ... Richard J. Fairchild, http://www.spirit-net.ca/sermons/a-or26sm.php.

21. Vetted

Luke 3:21-38, Luke 4:1-13

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... personally. And if you’re reading this, then he made good on his word. Well, this letter is getting too downright depressing, even though, frankly, I'm just writing it for my dog. I couldn't imagine if I was writing it for a wife and kids and family. But still, Tank has ... mentioned as King of Jerusalem. **Richard Bauchham, “Jude –the Relatives of Jesus.” See also Chapter 7 of “The Unquenchable Lamp of the Covenant” by Abraham Park, “Coming Out of Egypt” by K.C. Strider, and “The Family Tree ...

22. The Cry for God

Exodus 17:1-7

Sermon

James G. Cobb

... s nothing to be scared of." The encouragement worked until the very next boom of thunder and again, he heard the sound of feet scampering across the floor: "Daddy, I’m scared!" "Do you remember what I told you?" asked the father. "Yes," said the little boy, "I know God is with me; but I’d like someone who has ... when you too scream out: "Is the Lord among us or not?" 1. Richard Hoefler, There are Demons in the Sea, Lima, Ohio: The C.S.S. Publishing Company, Inc., 1987, p. 102. 2. Ibid. 3. Ibid., p. 106.

23. Blinding Specks

Matthew 7:1-6

Sermon

Herchel H. Sheets

... New York: The Macmillan Company, 1912-1951. 6. Alexander Maclaren. Expositions Of Holy Scripture (Matthew I-VIII), p. 327. New York: A. C. Armstrong and Son; London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1905. 7. W. Somerset Maugham. The Summing Up, p. 36. New York: The New American ... Tolstoy. War And Peace, Great Books edition, Vol. 51, p. 271. 12. Richard Sheridan, "The School For Scandal," in Gateway To The Great Books, edited by Robert M. Hutchins, Mortimer J. Adler, and Clifton Fadiman, Vol. 4, p. 134. Chicago, London ...

24. Don't Mess with the IRS

Matthew 22:15-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... the base commander’s job to make sure that his troops have access to the forms they need.” “I know,” said the woman. “I’m the base commander’s mother.” (2) Even a base commander needs his mother’s help when it comes to dealing with the IRS. I suppose ... Springs: Waterbrook Press, 2006), p. 85. 4. Pastor Richard Allen, http://www.mamaroneckumc.org/2008sermons/20081116.htm. 5. Rev. Richard J. Fairchild, http://www.rockies.net/~spirit/sermons/c‑or32sesn.php. 6. God’s Little Devotional Book ( ...

25. Advent 4

Luke 1:26-38, Romans 16:1-27, 2 Samuel 7:1-17

Sermon Aid

E. Carver McGriff

... of this, being an advocate of preaching without notes. But he's young and I'm not, so he'll carry the day. One very effective worship program in my city ... was a play titled Merrily We Roll Along, which portrayed the life of one Richard Miles, a successful playwright. He was a man who had achieved his goals by deceit ... life when that life is totally turned over to God. Psalm Of The Day Psalm 89:1-4, 19-28 (C) --"Where are thy earlier mercies?" Psalm 88 (RC) -- "O Lord, God of my salvation." Psalm 132 (E) -- "O ...

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