Sermon and Worship Resources

John 17:20-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... his people out of the hands of despots and tyrants." The Lord said, "Send him up and let him stand beside Michael, the Angel of the Sword." Then the angel brought a fourth man up. The Lord said, "Who is this, and what ... in the Guinness Book of World Records. It was his back lift of more than 3 tons. Though Anderson often seemed self-promotional, those who knew him well knew better. The money he raised in countless ... p. 6. 5.Tim Storey, It's Time for Your Comeback (Tulsa, OK: Harrison House, 1998), pp. 60-62.

2. When It's Time For Forgiveness

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

A Gallup Poll asked Americans what they try to do when they are wronged? Forty-eight percent said they try to forgive; eight percent said they try to get even. In our minds at least, forgiveness outdoes revenge six to one. Forgiveness—what a wonderful idea! Forgiveness is the oil that lubricates the human machine. Without it, all of life becomes hot and squeaky. Or as my favorite author on the subject Lewis Smedes says, “God has invented forgiveness as a remedy to the past that even He could not change.” ...

3. Dealing with Cantankerous People

Ephesians 4:30-5:2

Sermon

King Duncan

... to this or that ethical doctrine or to none at all” (Veritas Reconsidered, p. 36). “Freud died friendless,” says Dr. Nicholi. “It is well known that he ... lot about you. Some of you will remember the 1987 motion picture Wall Street starring Michael Douglas and Charlie Sheen. There was a 2010 version of Wall Street, but it ... kind of man a young boy could model his life on. He goes on to say that Mr. Anderson and his meat?market manager, Mr. Walton Haining, were both godly men who showed him what it meant ...

4. The End Times

Daniel 12:1-13

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... on who is listed in a book. As such, it calls to mind the judgment setting of Daniel 7 (see esp. 7:10–11, 22, 26). Michael’s function may be to carry out the sentence of destruction on God’s enemies (Dan. 7:9–11, 26; see also Zech. 3:1–5 ... Therefore, it seems reasonable to follow a number of modern scholars (e.g., Collins, Daniel, p. 392; Anderson, Signs and Wonders, p. 149; Seow, Daniel, p. 188; and Towner, Daniel, p. 167) who argue that the author of Daniel understood the ones raised from the dead ...

5. When You Are Anxious About Many Things

Luke 10:38-42

Sermon

King Duncan

... but this was not the time. How foolish we can be when we do not keep life in its proper perspective. A mountain guide, Michael Zanger, once told of leading some men up Mount Shasta. One man was having great difficulty breathing. His face coloring was unusual. Frequent stops ... , HEALTH, October 1994, p. 45 3. John Powell, S.J., HAPPINESS IS AN INSIDE JOB, (Allen, Texas: Tabor Publishing, 1989), p. 43. 4. DEVELOPING THE LEADER WITHIN YOU, (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1993). 5. Gary Anderson in Eileen H. ...

6. Facing Up To The Giant Task Of Life

1 Samuel 17:1-58

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... was nearly 9 feet tall weighing over 300 pounds, whose spearhead alone weighed about 20 pounds. It would be similar to Michael Tyson fighting Mother Teresa. When Goliath came forward and the challenge was made to the nation of Israel, is it any ... sacred scriptures from Genesis to Revelations. A fan of Marion Anderson, the famous opera singer, once remarked to her, "I would give my right hand if I could sing like you." Marion Anderson smiled and said, "Would you be willing to practice eight ... , 1987), p. 73.

7. A Mystifying Question

1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Sermon

King Duncan

... and doing another. "Why do you call me `Lord, Lord’ and do not what I tell you?" FINALLY, IT IS MYSTIFYING BECAUSE OF THE PROMISES CHRIST HAS MADE TO US. Maxwell Anderson, in his play CANDLE IN THE WIND, tells the story of a young American girl who is caught up in a struggle against the ruthless Nazi rulers of occupied Paris. She ... , GIVE ME AN ANSWER, (Downer’s Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press, 1986). 6. Francis Schaeffer, HOW WE SHOULD LIVE, p. 156. 7. Michael Crichton, "Travels", ESQUIRE, May 1988.

8. What In The World Is Happiness?

Luke 6:17-26

Sermon

King Duncan

A family had sold everything possible to pay bills and to put food on the table. Nevertheless, a burglar broke in one night when the family was gone. The family returned and found the door knocked off its hinges. "What did the burglar get?" the police officer asked. The head of the house just shook his head. "Practice," he said. It's not easy being poor. What did Jesus mean, "Blessed are the poor?" Jesus was a master at keeping his listeners off-balance. He always said the unexpected. He praised people ...

9. Free At Last!

Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... , and I will give you rest." Is there anyone here who is weary? Weary, say, from work? Michael Boyer wrote an article for the National Geographic titled, "A Work-Weary World?" that may give us ... 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 ... Communication, Inc., Deerfield Beach, Florida, 1997, p. 154. 7. Oliver Sacks, Uncle Tungsten (New York: Alfred A. ...

10. Keep the Stars in Your Eyes

Ephesians 1:3-14

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

In a culture where even the atheists claim to have a "spirituality," it's time for the church to soul out. Until March of 1997, the approaching Third Millennium sneaked up on us like some great, fun adventure. For intrepid entrepreneurs, the year 2000 promises huge sales in commemorative junk. Party planners have been plotting big New Year's Eve blowouts for years. Except for those nerdy computer types who are wringing their hands and predicting crash and burn for all computer systems that use just two ...

11. Holy Hocus-Pocus!

Mark 13:1-31

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

In a culture where even the atheists claim to have a "spirituality," it's time for the church to soul out. Until March of 1997, the approaching Third Millennium sneaked up on us like some great, fun adventure. For intrepid entrepreneurs, the year 2000 promises huge sales in commemorative junk. Party planners have been plotting big New Year's Eve blowouts for years. Except for those nerdy computer types who are wringing their hands and predicting crash and burn for all computer systems that use just two ...

12. Hear the Vision?

1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20)

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

In a culture where even the atheists claim to have a "spirituality," it's time for the church to soul out. Until March of 1997, the approaching Third Millennium sneaked up on us like some great, fun adventure. For intrepid entrepreneurs, the year 2000 promises huge sales in commemorative junk. Party planners have been plotting big New Year's Eve blowouts for years. Except for those nerdy computer types who are wringing their hands and predicting crash and burn for all computer systems that use just two ...

13. The One and Only Original Sin

1 Peter 3:18-22

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

In a culture where even the atheists claim to have a "spirituality," it's time for the church to soul out. Until March of 1997, the approaching Third Millennium sneaked up on us like some great, fun adventure. For intrepid entrepreneurs, the year 2000 promises huge sales in commemorative junk. Party planners have been plotting big New Year's Eve blowouts for years. Except for those nerdy computer types who are wringing their hands and predicting crash and burn for all computer systems that use just two ...

14. The Trace of Grace

Ephesians 2:1-10

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

In a culture where even the atheists claim to have a "spirituality," it's time for the church to soul out. Until March of 1997, the approaching Third Millennium sneaked up on us like some great, fun adventure. For intrepid entrepreneurs, the year 2000 promises huge sales in commemorative junk. Party planners have been plotting big New Year's Eve blowouts for years. Except for those nerdy computer types who are wringing their hands and predicting crash and burn for all computer systems that use just two ...

15. Count Your Wows!

Luke 21:5-38

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

In a culture where even the atheists claim to have a "spirituality," it's time for the church to soul out. Until March of 1997, the approaching Third Millennium sneaked up on us like some great, fun adventure. For intrepid entrepreneurs, the year 2000 promises huge sales in commemorative junk. Party planners have been plotting big New Year's Eve blowouts for years. Except for those nerdy computer types who are wringing their hands and predicting crash and burn for all computer systems that use just two ...

16. Waging Wisdom

James 3:13—4:8

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

In a culture where even the atheists claim to have a "spirituality," it's time for the church to soul out. Until March of 1997, the approaching Third Millennium sneaked up on us like some great, fun adventure. For intrepid entrepreneurs, the year 2000 promises huge sales in commemorative junk. Party planners have been plotting big New Year's Eve blowouts for years. Except for those nerdy computer types who are wringing their hands and predicting crash and burn for all computer systems that use just two ...

17. The Great Postmodern Soul Train

Mark 13:1-8

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

In a culture where even the atheists claim to have a "spirituality," it's time for the church to soul out. Until March of 1997, the approaching Third Millennium sneaked up on us like some great, fun adventure. For intrepid entrepreneurs, the year 2000 promises huge sales in commemorative junk. Party planners have been plotting big New Year's Eve blowouts for years. Except for those nerdy computer types who are wringing their hands and predicting crash and burn for all computer systems that use just two ...

18. An Advent Attitude

1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

In a culture where even the atheists claim to have a "spirituality," it's time for the church to soul out. Until March of 1997, the approaching Third Millennium sneaked up on us like some great, fun adventure. For intrepid entrepreneurs, the year 2000 promises huge sales in commemorative junk. Party planners have been plotting big New Year's Eve blowouts for years. Except for those nerdy computer types who are wringing their hands and predicting crash and burn for all computer systems that use just two ...

19. Stable-Time

Luke 21:5-38

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

In a culture where even the atheists claim to have a "spirituality," it's time for the church to soul out. Until March of 1997, the approaching Third Millennium sneaked up on us like some great, fun adventure. For intrepid entrepreneurs, the year 2000 promises huge sales in commemorative junk. Party planners have been plotting big New Year's Eve blowouts for years. Except for those nerdy computer types who are wringing their hands and predicting crash and burn for all computer systems that use just two ...

20. The Perfect Time to Lose Your Luggage

Colossians 3:12-17

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

In a culture where even the atheists claim to have a "spirituality," it's time for the church to soul out. Until March of 1997, the approaching Third Millennium sneaked up on us like some great, fun adventure. For intrepid entrepreneurs, the year 2000 promises huge sales in commemorative junk. Party planners have been plotting big New Year's Eve blowouts for years. Except for those nerdy computer types who are wringing their hands and predicting crash and burn for all computer systems that use just two ...

21. Preparing for the King

Luke 3:1-6

Sermon

King Duncan

Even if we dread deadlines, most of us will admit that we work better when we have a 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 that goes into the Presidential transition. There are only about 90-100 residential ...

22. Are You Successful Or Do You Just Have Money?

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... , she showed very little potential. She was told by the head instructor of the John Murray Anderson Drama School, "Try any other profession. Any other." Sometimes you just can't tell who will ... burdens. Only a few persons learn to get outside themselves and live for others. Michael B. Brown in his book titled Be All That You Can Be tells about ... p. 133. 3. Robert A. Schuller, THE WORLD'S GREATEST COMEBACKS (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1988), p.71-74. 4. "Aspiring Citizen," ASPIRE, February 1996, p. ...

23. The Problem With Keeping All The Rules

Luke 18:9-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... , “God have mercy on me, a sinner" was ready to be molded into something beautiful for God. 1. “Shooting Dreams" by Francine Prose, The Oprah Magazine, April 2001, pp. 168-171. 2. Don Emmitte 3. “Restorative Responses: From Vision to Action" by Jean E. Greenwood, The Clergy Journal, April 2001, p. 7. 4. Ray S. Anderson. Don't Give Up on Me I'm Not Finished Yet (New York: McCracken Press, 1994), pp. 75-76. 5. Dr. William Mitchell ...

24. Predictable Surprises

Matthew 24:36-51

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... authors Max H. Bazerman and Michael D. Watkins declare that the more recent disasters - the terrorist attack on 9-11, the economic collapse of Enron, and the scandal/debacle at the auditing giant known as Arthur Anderson - were all predictable surprises. ... to take unpopular stands." They stress further that "The organization itself must be made more responsive and resilient" (p. 155). In other words to avoid predictable surprises we must have strong leaders and informed, responsive organizations. In today ...

25. The Intelligent Application of Failure

Illustration

Michael P. Green

In August 1978, the first successful transatlantic balloon flight became a reality when Double Eagle II touched ground in a barley field in the small village of Miserey, France. But success in this accomplishment did not come easy. During the years from 1873 through 1978, thirteen attempts had been made—all ending in failure. After an unsuccessful attempt in 1977, in which Double Eagle ended up in Iceland, Double Eagle II was successful in making that historic six-day trip from Presque Isle, Maine, to ...