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Mark 8:27-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... Christ is the TRUE Ironman," Mike writes, "and his sacrifice will carry us all across the finish line."(6) Mike's testimony is the same as Kurt Warner's. It is the testimony upon which our faith is built. Jesus is the Christ--the Son of the Living God. He is the standard by ... .htm 2. "Celebrity Quarterback Puts God First," RELIGION TODAY Jan. 28, 2000. 3. William Barclay, THE GOSPEL OF MARK (Philadelphia: The Westminster Press, 1975). 4. Illusaurus 5. T. Darley Allen, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, January 28, 1930 ( ...

2. Settle for an F

Hebrews 13:1-8

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... thought of as a static relationship. God, the cosmic dynamo of all creation, can hardly be accused of being stationary and tedious. Using Warner's focus on the archetypal couple, Adam and Eve, we must see their relationship prior to the fall as one that perfectly ... new relationship with a spouse is a command repeated throughout Scripture (See Genesis 2:24; Ruth 2:11; Matthew 19:5; Mark 10:7-8; Ephesians 5:31). This leaving is crucial because only by successfully separating from the childhood bonds of family ...

3. Compliments Of The House

Psalm 23:6

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... find a salt and pepper shaker that Aunt Viola didn't have. Anyway, gather at Aunt Viola's was an all day event. We usually go there about 10:00 am or so. And we'd all turn to helping Uncle Warner set up the picnic tables, get out the lawn chairs, horse shoes, badminton, croquet and volleyball sets. We'd mark off the bases for the whiffle ball game. We'd carry out plates and cups and coolers full of drinks. It was the one day of the year that nobody asked or limited how many cokes we could have. And ...

4. Keep Watching, Keep Warning, Keep Chasing

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... was a potential goldmine. They made millions. Scratch that. Billions. Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg saw that the micro-processing, personal computing, on-line networking possibilities made possible by ... the lookout” for the arrival of Christ in this world. At Christmas, at the birth of Jesus, the kingdom comes and we become “storm warners” or “kingdom warners.” But the kingdom of God is something that is has come and yet is still coming… “Thy kingdom come on earth, as it is ...

5. Recognizing the Lord

Isaiah 60:1-6

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... in obscurity until fortune allowed him to be discovered through his presence at Carlisle, and his association with the legendary coach, Pop Warner. Jim Thorpe's recognition as a star athlete presents a good illustration to the principal theme we celebrate in our churches today, ... with a Samaritan woman (John 4:1-42), his encounter with the Syro-Phoenician woman (Mark 7:24-30), and his numerous encounters with lepers (Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1:40-45; Luke 17:11-19) demonstrated his desire to reach out to others ...

6. What Gets Into People?

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... he taught them as one who had authority, not as the teachers of the law. Suddenly a man in the synagogue who, accordig to Mark, was possessed by an evil spirit cried out, “What do you want with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know ... Early, “Mickey Mantle Mini-Biography,” www.themick.com (accessed July 29, 2003). Cited by John C. Maxwell, Today Matters (New York: Warner Faith, 2004), pp. 154-156. 2. Joan Minninger, Total Recall (New York: MIF Books, 1984, p. 61. 3. The New York ...

7. Get off the Throne and Learn Wisdom

Matthew 7:1-6

Sermon

Phil Thrailkill

... and began describing each classmate. "This is Robert; he hits everyone. This is Stephen. He never listens to the teacher. This is Mark. He chases us and is very noisy." "And this is me. I'm just sitting here minding my own business."12 We ... know how it works. I need the help. You see, I have a log in my eye. 1. Edited from Terrie Williams, The Personal Touch (Warner Books, 1994). 2. The Weekly Standard, Nov. 25, 1996. 3. Lorraine Hansberry, A Raisin in the Sun. 4. PreachingToday.com search under Matthew 7:1- ...

8. Fruitcakes, Fruit-Baskets and New Year’s Babies

Ephesians 1:1-14

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... relationships? And that is exactly the point. That is the reason why loving and being loved are the hallmarks and highwater marks of a life lived “in Christ.” Refusing to love and refusing to be loved WERE unpardonable sins — that is why ... , Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so. Many people have written new stanzas for this Sunday school song since Anna Warner first published it in 1860. You can find hundreds of them on the Web. But here is one of my favorites, and it speaks about ...

9. When Is Enough...Enough?

Mark 10:17-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... didn’t. All his life he had been taught that if he had enough money and if he was a good guy, that would be enough. But it wasn’t. Mark tells us that Jesus looked at him and loved him. Jesus knew this man was trying to live as his society told him he ought to live. And Jesus appreciated ... , 2005), p. 121. 2. (Dallas: Word Publishing, 1992), p. 128. 3. John C. Maxwell, Today Matters (New York: Warner Books, 2004), p. 15. 4. http://www.raystedman.org/old-testament/leviticus/the-true-basis-of-social-concern. ...

10. Jesus: The Original Superhero?

John 18:33-37

Sermon

April Yamasaki

When Warner Brothers released the latest Superman movie, part of its promotion included a special online Pastor Resource Site on the Man of Steel. Critics ... scripture like John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life." It even referred to Mark 10:45 which has also been part of this sermon series: "For the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many." On the one ...

11. Another Great Love Story

Genesis 29:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... . God's dreams for His people were carried through Jacob the striver who had his life turned around at a place called Bethel. May we who are God's children today, find our Bethel too. 1. Jim Pietsch, The New York City Cab Driver's Joke Book, (New York, Warner Brothers, 1998). 2. Interview with Claudia Dreifus in Modern Maturity, March-April 1997. Fleming Rutledge. The Bible and The New York Times (Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1998), p. 108. 3. By Thomas F. Crum, in Jack Canfield ...

12. The Shepherd Lord

Psalm 23:1-6

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... to be molded by something base. You had much better be an atheist.” (Daily Readings by William Temple, p. 85, compiled by Hugh C. Warner, edited by William Wand, Abingdon Press, 1965). How commonly we conceive of God as a being who possesses what we lack. We see the ... , the hot line rings, the President answers it and says, “Here, it’s for you.” (Norman Neaves, from sermon by Mark Trotter, “For Status Seekers”, September 22, 1985, 1st UMC, 2111 Camino del Rio South, San Diego, CA 92108 Do you ...

13. The Call of the Trumpet

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Sermon

George Bass

... death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. That’s why we need to cock our ears and listen intently for the trumpet call that marks the beginning of this forty-day fast that spills over, through Good Friday and Easter, into the fifty-day celebration of Jesus’ resurrection ... Shaw, Sandy, Life Extension, A Practical Approach: Adding Years to Your Life and Life to Your Years. (New York: Warner Books, 1982). 2. Coates, Thomas, The Parables for Today. (Saint Louis: Concordia Publishing House, 1971). 3. O’Connor, ...

14. Angels

Psalm 91:1-16

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... white appearance common to the New Testament angel is not a feature of the Old Testament image. How about gender? Are there boy angels and girl angels? Some point to Jesus words in Mark 12:25 about there not being marriage as we understand it in heaven; instead we will, to use his words, "be like angels;" many have interpreted that as meaning that angels are sexless. ... . Smith 8. The Pastor's Story File, Oct. 1991, p. 5 9. pp. 14-15 10. Eileen Elias Freeman, Touched by Angels, (Warner Books) 11. Time, p. 65

15. Waiting For The Angels

Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... angels came and ministered to him." (RSV) Waiting for the angels. That is our theme for the morning. LIFE IS DIFFICULT. It is filled with tests, trials, temptations. Last year marked the 75th anniversary of the Morton Salt girl with her umbrella and the slogan, "When it rains it pours." How many of you have ever quoted that little advertising slogan ... p. 17. 3. William H. Hinson, RESHAPING THE INNER YOU, (San Francisco: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1988). 4. Johnny Cash, Man in Black (Warner Books), p. 3653.

16. Who Is God Anyway?

2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... self-esteem. Even though the 128 people studied had identical religious education, their concepts of God differed markedly. The researchers found that people with high self-esteem ” those who liked and trusted themselves ” had ... Norman Cousins, HUMAN OPTIONS, (New York: Berkley Books, 1981), p. 5. Joan Borysenko, GUILT IS THE TEACHER, LOVE IS THE LESSON (New York: Warner Books, Inc., 1990), p. 146. 6. COUNT IT ALL JOY, (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1984), p. 91. Contributed by Harry C. Litzenberg, Urbana, ...

17. A Platform For Life

Romans 8:28-39

Sermon

King Duncan

Mark Albion, in his book MAKING A LIFE, MAKING A LIVING tells a fascinating story about a practice on the South Pacific island of Pentecost that is ... any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord." 1. (New York: Warner Books, 2000), pp. 134-135. 2. "Life in these United States," READER'S DIGEST, April 2002, p. 133. 3. KITTY'S DAILY MEWS, http://www.katscratch.com/. 4. Judy Bachrach, "The Price of ...

18. Replacing a Fallen Comrade

Acts 1:12-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... you that a man advertising an online service doesn't even know how to operate a computer? Hey, that's advertising, but we expect more out of a spokesperson for Christ, don't we? Author Mark Twain was a man who was a life-long critic of the Christian faith. Though he married a woman of deep faith, Twain himself was a cynic. Here's what happened to Twain to cause ... Please Don't Let Me Be a Christian Leader," Fundamentalist Journal http://www.bible.org/illus.asp?topic_id=883 4. (New York: Warner Faith, 2002).

19. Christ Signs The Letter Of The Church

Colossians 1:15-23

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... the Resurrection. It is the Resurrection of Christ that bestows life and power. It is the Resurrection of Christ that marked the beginning of a new humanity, a recreation in which we as Christians participate. Therefore, more than anything else, the ... no one answered. He went in and walked down to the chancel. Placed prominently there was a painting of a man...a painting by Warner Sallman. Eddie took off his hat, looked up at the man in the painting, and said, "Good morning, Jesus, my name is Eddie Cantor. ...

20. Blue Highway Blessings

Ephesians 1:1-14

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... who is waiting for it to rain. And I feel soaked to the skin." Scott Turow in his bestseller, Presumed Innocent (NY: Warner Books, 1987) chimes in on behalf of the frown with his suggestion that every life is like a snowflake: "unique in the shape of its ... miseries, and in the rarity and mildness of its pleasures" (398). But a Christian life, a REAL LIFE that's marked with the seal of the Holy Spirit, sees the beauty, the un-repeatability of each snowflake as like the unique, un-repeatability ...

21. The Danger of American Express

Exodus 20:17

Sermon

James Merritt

... covetous man out of the shell. There are people who will not come to church because they are afraid the church will ask for some of their money. You mark something down. You show me a person who complains that all the church ever does is ask for money, and I'll show you a person who is covetous. The ... , December 10, 1990, 56. [vi] John Naisbitt, Megatrends (New York: Warner Books, Inc., 1984), 166. [vii] James Patterson and Peter Kim, The Day America Told the Truth, (New York: Prentice Hall Press, 1991), 65.

22. Courage Under Fire

Jude 1:22-23

Sermon

James Merritt

... , but to confront those who are vulnerable to the apostate's teaching with the gospel of Jesus Christ. But our courage is not to be a reckless courage. Three words should mark our courage: they are the words care, share, and beware. I. Care for Confused Sinners "And on some have compassion, making a distinction." (v.22) A better translation of that verse ... 224. 4 The Empty Church, found in a footnote to Chapter 2. 5 Randy Pennington & Marc Bockman, On My Honor, I Will, (New York: Warner Books, 1992), 76-77.

23. Fiscal Fitness

Proverbs 3:9-10

Sermon

James Merritt

... to walk with God, you will never teach him a more important life lesson than how to handle money. I am well within the mark when I say that well over ninety percent of Americans do not have a clue on how to manage money. Like nitroglycerin, handling money ... Race for Wealth, Health, and Happiness (New York: Bantam Books, 1992), 24. 12 John Naisbitt, Mega Trends, (New York: Warner Books, 1984), 166. 13 Larry Burkette, Answers to Your Families Financial Questions (Pomona, California: Focus on the Family ...

24. Broken Promises

Matthew 21:28-32

Sermon

King Duncan

... /matthew-2123-32-first-shall-be-last-and.html. 3. Contributed. Source unknown. 4. Frank Pittman, Grow Up! How Taking Responsibility Can Make You a Happy Adult (St. Martin's Press). 5. Morgan W. McCall, Jr., and Michael M. Lombardo, “What Makes A Top Executive?” Psychology Today, February 1983. 6. Mark D. Roberts, Dare to Be True: Living in the Freedom of Complete Honesty (Colorado Springs: Waterbrook Press, 2003), pp. 57-58. 7. January 1999, page 16. 8. (New York ...

25. A Word to Busy Parents

Luke 2:41-52

Sermon

King Duncan

... last time that there would be conflict between Jesus and his mother and his brothers. The next time is when Jesus begins his ministry. In Mark 3 we read that when his family heard about the controversy he was stirring with his new teachings, they went to take charge of him ... McMeel Publishing) Reader’s Digest (Reader’s Digest USA). 6. James Patterson, Suzanne’s Diary for Nicholas (New York: Warner, 2001), p. 20. Cited in Randy Frazee, Making Room For Life (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003), pp. 111-112. 7 ...

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