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1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5

Sermon

King Duncan

... jumping. How was he able to reach him when the other policemen failed? He knew how to speak his language. This is what the apostle Paul meant says author Kent Crockett when he said, “To the weak I became weak, that I might win the weak. I have become all things ... it simple, saint! 1. Lillian Gonsalves, Reader’s Digest, May, 1984. 2. Bruce Larson, The Communicator’s Commentary (Luke) (Word, Inc. 1983), p. 162. 3. Illusaurus. 4. www.kentcrockett.blogspot.com. 5. Help! I’m Laughing and I Can’t Get ...

2. Living to Please God

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Sermon

King Duncan

... to be? You show me somebody who hasn’t decided, and I’ll show you somebody who has no identity, no personality, no direction.” (6) St. Paul had a direction for his life. And neither his critics nor those who tried to veer him off-course with flattery or lies could make a dent ... Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2005), p. 148. 4. God’s Little Devotional Book for Graduates (Tulsa: Honor Books, Inc., 1995), p. 159. 5. “Digging into a Historic Rivalry” by Fergus M. Bordewich, Smithsonian, February 2004, pp ...

3. Grace, Salvation, and Redemption

Romans 8:18-27, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Romans 5:1-11

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T. A. Kantonen

... says in 1 Corinthians 15:2. "We shall be saved," he says in Romans 5:9. All three are contained in a key passage which is the epitome of Paul’s theology: "Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have obtained access into this grace in which ... in the New Testament (New York: Ray Long and Richard R. Smith, Inc., 1932), 131. 8. Op. cit., 13. 9. James Denney, The Epistles to the Thessalonians, The Expositor’s Bible, 15. 10. Op. cit., 5-6. 11. Op. ...

4. "Can Do" Christianity

Philippians 4:10-20

Sermon

Raymond Gibson

... , To purge the imagination by the beauty of God. To open the heart to the love of God, To devote the will to the purpose of God.2 That is the same power which enabled St. Paul to say, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me." That same power is available to you and to me. It is the power which will enable us to become "can do" Christians. A ... : The Macmillan Company, 1942), pp. 26-27, 30. 3. John R. Brokhoff, Jesus ... Who? (Lima, Ohio: The C.S.S. Publishing Company, Inc., 1977), p. 20.

5. One Thing

Sermon

Raymond Gibson

... Paul did not say, "One thing I should have done ..." Paul did not grieve about things he might have done or could have accomplished or wished he would do over again and better. Paul ... Paul ... Paul surely regretted his mistakes and learned from them and repented of them; but no one can accuse Paul ... Paul ... Paul, "forgetting what lies behind ..." Paul ... ’s will. Paul’s passion ... Paul ... possessed Paul, and ... Paul said. What was it, this "one thing," this kairos deed that Paul ... Paul ... Paul ... saying, as Paul did, "But ... Paul ... way of Paul. It is ...

6. When the Church Is the Church

Philippians 2:1-11

Sermon

Raymond Gibson

... have happened if the disciples had not been "in full accord and of one mind." If it was true in Jesus’ day and in Paul’s day, how much more so is it true in our time! It is no secret that our denominational disunity is the great ugly stain ... really want to. 1. Eugene L. Smith, Mandate for Mission (New York: Friendship Press, Inc., 1968), pp. 66-67. Used by permission. 2. Clarence Jordan, The Cotton Patch Version of Paul’s Epistles, (New York: Association Press, 1968), p. 117. Used by permission. 3. ...

7. Phoebe

Joel 2:28-32

Sermon

Warren Thomas Smith

... Paul ... Paul have assisted her" (Yet again, is it possible that it is hers - Phoebe’s Epistle to the Romans?) She may be first in that long line of theologians, including Katherine Zell, Theresa of Avila, Ann Hutchinson, Madam Guyon, Evelyn Underhill, and Georgia Harkness. Phoebe - her name means radiant. Her influence lingers on the stage as fragrant as myrtle and as bright as morning sun on the waves of the sea. 1. James Boswell, The Life of Samuel Johnson (Garden City, New York: Doubleday and Company, Inc ...

8. Hidden in Plain Sight

1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (13-16)

Sermon

John N. Brittain

... Paul ... Paul ... Paul's teaching at Corinth? We need to see three things. First, Paul ... Paul as the leader. In his writing, including this epistle to the Corinthians, Paul ... ." Paul ... Paul ... . Paul ... Paul's preaching and teaching. They just didn't get his meaning. Others did, and of these, some were greatly changed by it while others were changed only a little. Paul ... Paul ... Paul ... Paul ... Paul ... terribly different from Paul's. We are ... Paul says in verse 1, the "mystery" of God. A mystery, in the way Paul ... Paul, that enables them to clearly ... of Paul's ...

9. Love: The Happiness of a Godly Family

1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Sermon

James Merritt

... that went up on the horizon. He looked at that tremendous cloud and said, "I wish I had said that." I wish I had said what Paul said here in I Cor. 13, and my greater wish is that every marriage, every family, and every home have this kind of love. Because if ... Now" (Los Angeles, California: Blue Seas Music Publishers & Jac Music, Inc., 1965). Lyric by Hal David; music by Burt Bacharach, Copyright O 1965 Blue Seas, Inc., Jac Music, Inc., International Copyright secured. Made in USA. All rights reserved. See ...

10. The World According to Paul

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

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Mary S. Lautensleger

... capabilities: Simon Birch is the movie version of Owen Meany. I used clips from the movie during the first segment of my sermon. During the portion on the Thessalonians and Paul, I showed photographs of Thessalonica, which abound on the internet. 4. John Irving, A Prayer for Owen Meany (New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1989), p. 13. 5. Anonymous, "The Perfect Church," http://www.joyfulministry.com/perfect.doc [accessed June 1, 2006]. 6. James W. Fowler, Weaving the New Creation: Stages of Faith ...

11. Lifestyles of the Rich and Faithful

2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... We give because of all God and Christ have first given to us. Giving enriches the giver as much as the receiver. What a different world this would be if we took Paul's advice to heart. Bountiful sowing yields a bountiful harvest, and we have seeds for scattering and sowing in abundance. Robert Louis Stevenson, author and poet, spent most of his life in ... , 1996), p. 76. 2. Kirk Nowery, The Giving Christian: Sowing Seeds for an Eternal Harvest (Camarillo, California: Spire Resources, Inc., 2005), p. 46.

12. More Than a Popularity Contest

Luke 12:49-53, Luke 12:54-59

Sermon

King Duncan

... ministry of Jesus throughout the Roman empire and writing thirteen of the twenty-seven letters that make up the New Testament. In Philippians 3, Paul talks about how influential and connected he used to be. He lost his status, his power, his connections—he lost it all when he ... fake-celebrities-hire-crowd-fake-papar/. 3. Steven R. Mosley, Glimpses of God (Sisters, Oregon: Questar Publishers, Inc., 1990), pp. 118-119. 4. “The Privilege and Burden of Franklin McCallie,” Chattanooga Times Free Press, ...

13. Body Building at Its Best

1 Corinthians 12:13-27, Ephesians 4:1-6

Sermon

James Merritt

... song, on the same key, in harmony with one another. The unity that brings the members of the body together and binds them together is doctrinal and theological. In Eph. 4 the Apostle Paul gives us the basis of this unity. We are told in v.3 that we are to be "endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace." In Eph ... at its best. 1 Mac McCutcheon, The Compass in Your Nose (Los Angeles: Jeremy P. Tarcher, Inc., 1989), p. XIII. 2 Ibid., p. 103. 3 Ibid., p. 91. 4 Ibid., p. 113. 5 Ibid., p. 146.

14. Screaming at the Television

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

King Duncan

... our loved ones. We truly do regret that we have allowed ourselves to get out of control, but still we do not change. Notice this: Paul says that we not only bring grief to our family members, friends and co-workers when we let our negative feelings get out of control. ... ’t Get You There (New York: Hyperion, 2007), pp. 63‑64. 3. Flash Points (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 2002), pp. 176-177. 4. Harold Heckle, The Associated Press. 5. A Love Worth Giving (Nashville: Publishing Group, 2002), ...

15. Because We Are Chosen

Ephesians 1:3-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... with God. So when we read that “in Christ” we become children of God, it means that our identity and inheritance are sealed by the sacrificial, unconditional love of Jesus. As Paul put it, God “destined us for adoption as his children through Jesus Christ.” So what does it mean that we are chosen in Christ? If you are chosen, that means you ... Prison Ministries). 8. Mike Nappa and Dr. Norm Wakefield, True Stories of Transformed Lives (Wheaton, Ill.: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 1999), pp. 9-11.

16. Sowing Good Seed - Father's Day

Mark 4:26-29

Sermon

King Duncan

... a Christian Dad. Maybe you know the story of a hotel manager in Rwanda named Paul (Rusesabagina). In 1994, Hutu militants began a brutal assault against their Tutsi neighbors. More than a million people were murdered by the Hutu. In the midst ... of all life and love. 1. writersalmanac.publicradio.org 2. Steve Farrar, Standing Tall (Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers, Inc. 2001). 3. Tuesday, October 11, 2005, Washington Post Writers Group. 4. Todd Richissin, Fathers & Sons (Philadelphia: Running Press, ...

17. Proper 9

Gen 24:1-67, Zech 9:9-13, Rom 7:7-25; 8:1-17, Mt 11:1-19, 25-30

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John R. Brokhoff

... , not only the lower self. The only solution is the redemption of the whole body of Christ from the body of death. For this Paul gives thanks. Epistle 3: Romans 8:9, 11-13 Living in the Spirit. Gospel: Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30 They who put on ... v. 13. iii. Results in life - vv. 11, 13. Lectionary Preaching Workbook, Cycle A, Third Edition, John R. Brokhoff, CSS Publishing Company, Inc., 2004, 078802325X WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm of the Day: Psalm 45:10-17 – "The people will praise you forever and ever" (v. 17 ...

18. Totally Poured Out

2 Timothy 4:9-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... ? What will be your legacy? Whose life will be better because you have been here? What will Christ say as he welcomes you into his kingdom? St. Paul came to the end of his life and here is what he had to say, “For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and ... 3. http://day1.org/599-never_give_up. 4. Ray Pritchard. 5. C. E. Montague, Action and Other Stories (Doubleday and Company, Inc., 1929). Cited in Harry C. Meserve, No Peace of Mind (New York: Harcourt, Brace, and Company, 1955), pp. 139-141 ...

19. You Are God's Temple

1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... is the dwelling place of God. What a healthy idea to grab a young woman’s brain. This idea gave her a heightened sense of her own worth. St. Paul writes, “Don’t you know that you yourselves are God’s temple and that God’s Spirit lives in you?” That’s who we are. So that’s ... Publishers, 2005), pp. 101-102. 4. Finishing Strong Going the Distance for Your Family (Sisters, OR: Multnomah Publishers, Inc., 1995), pp. 93-94. 5. Http://www.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=35176. Cited by ...

20. They'll Know We Are Christians by Our...

Galatians 5:1-15

Sermon

King Duncan

... cat too many They fought and they spit, and they clawed and they bit Till instead of two cats . . . there weren’t any. Here Paul was striving with all his heart and soul to build up churches while these so-called Judaizers through pride and ignorance were tearing it ... .htm. 6. Fulton J. Sheen, Treasure in Clay: The Autobiography of Fulton J. Sheen (Garden City, NY: Doubleday & Company, Inc., 1980), p. 113. 7. Tony Campolo, http://www.csec.org/csec/sermon/campolo_5218.htm. Alternate opening story in case ...

21. New Creations

2 Corinthians 5:6-10; 14-17

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... changed and so have everyone else's. None of us are what we remember. And to me that's Good News, for some folks have risen far above what they once were. Paul says in 2 Corinthians 5:17 "If anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation: everything old has passed away; see, everything has become new! " For those of us who have ... Word of the Lord for this day. 1. 56 Lectionary Stories for Preaching, (CSS Publishing Co. Inc., Lima, Ohio, 1993.) pp. 37-38. 2. 56 Lectionary Stories for Preaching, (CSS Publishing Co ...

22. Decoding the Da Vinci Code (Part Two - Explaining the Facts)

1 Peter 3:15

Sermon

James Merritt

... was firmly established by the Apostle Paul, within at the most, 20- ... Paul constitute the earliest archeological record of Christianity. In I Corinthians 9:5, Paul ... 5, NASB) It is extremely obvious that if Paul was trying to prove it was alright ... found in the writings of the Apostle Paul. These writings date between A.D. 50 ... substituted for "God." When Paul called Jesus Christ, Lord, ... be God. Admittedly, though Paul, according to the scripture ... Paul L. Maier, The Da Vinci Code: Fact or Fiction (Tindlehouse Publishers ...

23. Why Jesus Didn't Perform Funerals

Luke 7:11-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... in the world than commitment to Jesus Christ. When life is centered in his purposes, life has a new freshness. Read the story of St. Paul. Notice the energy bursting forth from this man as he encountered every obstacle to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. There is a great ... Muriel James and Dr. Dorothy Jongeward, Born to Win (Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., Inc. 1971). 4. Jesus’ Claims Our Promises (Nashville, Tennessee: The Upper Room, 1985). 5. Norman Vincent Peale, Treasury of ...

24. No Substitutes

Galatians 3:15-25

Sermon

King Duncan

... idols, mammon can never satisfy our deepest needs. Only the real thing only God himself can satisfy those needs. As a pastor, I don’t have the same problem as the Apostle Paul had. I don’t have to worry about most of you living too biblically. Few of the women in this church are in danger of calling their husband “master” and following their ... changing-experience-photo-83515/. 3. John Whitcomb and Claire Whitcomb, Great American Anecdotes (New York: William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1993), p. 160.

25. Thanksgiving: Where Are You Looking For It?

Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... important to their well-being as the food on the table. It kept their souls refreshed and full of joy. It was this same focus on God that allowed St. Paul to write in I Thessalonians 5:17-18, "Pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." It was this ... 21, 1993. 4. Max Lucado, IN THE EYE OF THE STORM, (Dallas: Word, Inc., 1991), pp. 201-202. 5. Source Unknown. Cited in Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen, CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL (Deerfield Beach ...

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