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Mark 9:2-9

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... , James and John came face to face with the holy and they were changed. We really understand why Peter said what he said. We've all had mountain top experiences of some sort or another. Some are more dramatic than others but we've all had them. I had one just a couple of months ago. It came in the form of a phone call from my little brother, Scott. Over the last few years Scott and I have gotten pretty close. We like the same kinds of music. We're both computer junkies. We both like to play golf but neither ...

2. It's a Wonderment

Mark 9:2-9

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

3. Seeing God

Matthew 4:12-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... in him, in his message and character and vision that led them to say “Yes” immediately and get up and go. Andrew, Simon Peter, James and John got up and followed Jesus because they saw God in him, and they wanted to know how God could use ... be? Is there something you could be doing for God in this church or in this community? It doesn’t have to be as spectacular as Scott Harrison’s ministries. God uses small gifts just as surely as He does large ones. The best way to see God clearly in 2020 is to ask ...

4. The Call of the Cross

Luke 9:18-27

Sermon

... you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing this you may have life through his name." Peter and the others had not only seen Jesus’ miracles and heard him teach and preach - and perhaps they had heard him pray aloud ... in Jesus Christ. In his book, Ambition: The Secret Passion, Joseph Epstein, editor of The American Scholar, discusses the life of F. Scott Fitzgerald and points out that he went from early success to a second phase where he sold himself out to Hollywood, drank ...

5. Whom Shall We Obey?

Acts 5:17-42

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... son out of the house. He could not come back until he was willing to adhere to the "house rules." It was six months before Scott was to graduate from high school. And now he was literally on his own. The father also went to his church and in tears he ... persistence, they provided a model for us to follow. In fact, the disciples were so persistent, Peter's response to the questioning of the Sanhedrin included a mini-sermon. Peter and his colleagues were accused of breaking the law by preaching, so what did he do ...

6. Boasting

2 Corinthians 11:1-15, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... than with Paul’s nationality, although these two aspects are, of course, closely related (cf. Gen. 10:5, 20, 31). Cf. Niels Peter Lemche, “Hebrew,” ABD, vol. 3, p. 95; K. G. Kuhn, “Israel,” TDNT, vol. 3, pp. 365–69, 372–75. A late ... inscription (possibly fourth-fifth century A.D.) attests to the existence of a “synagogue of the Hebrews” in Corinth. 11:23b–29 Cf. Scott B. Andrews, “Too Weak Not to Lead: The Form and Function of 2 Cor. 11:23b–33,” NTS 41 (1995), pp. 263–76 ...

7. Boasting

2 Corinthians 11:16-33, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

8. Live Spelled Backward

Matthew 26:14-27:66

Sermon

Robert Leslie Holmes

... of Jesus Christ can overcome evil as we see, in fact, that happened repeatedly while Jesus walked among us. E-V-I-L! Scott Peck used to tell the story of how he, a highly regarded scholar and writer, was struggling to find a succinct definition of ... spoke about feeding that multitude. You thought that was an ill-conceived idea. Yes, you are real smart, Thomas, not driven by emotions like Peter but a thinker." I'm sure he tried to convince Thomas, a man given to doubts and fears. "Thomas, don't you think he ...

9. Have You Had Your Caffeine Today?

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... detergents. His grandmother always bought everything in bulk so there were two giant boxes of laundry detergent in the car. On top of that, Scott had discovered that, in grandmother’s car, you could pop the ashtrays out of the doors in the back seat. When you did that ... were cynics. Some laughed, mocked and accused the disciples of being drunk. It was at this point, you will remember, that Simon Peter began to address the crowd. The power of his words as well as the power of the Pentecost event itself was so ...

10. Accusations

2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... , In Word and Deed: Moral Integrity in Paul (Emory Studies in Early Christianity 1; New York: Lang, 1993). 10:12–18 On Pauline territoriality see Scott, Paul and the Nations, pp. 149–62. 10:13 For a history of the word kan?n, see Bruce M. Metzger, The Canon of the ... a short time later with amazing regularity.” 10:14–15a Cf. Michael D. Goulder, St. Paul versus St. Peter: A Tale of Two Missions (Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1994); Gerd Luedemann, Opposition to Paul in Jewish Christianity (trans ...

11. Hell under Fire

Matthew 5:22; 28-30

Sermon

James Merritt

... right to murder her. She was my daughter. I trusted you and you betrayed me…you betrayed everybody. Did you look her in the eye Scott as you killed her? Was she alive when you put her in the bay? I think of Conner (Laci's unborn son) saying: 'Daddy, please ... to turn from their wicked ways, so they can live." (Ezekiel 33:11, NLT) II Peter 3: 9 says, "God does not want anyone to perish, so He is giving more time for everyone to repent." (II Peter 3:9, NLT) The Bible is very clear, God hates hell and He hates ...

12. Brightening the Corner Where We Are

1 John 1:5-10

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... I will be there for you all the way to the grave." Jesus replies, “O Peter, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times." What Peter did not know would hurt him immensely. If denial doesn't work, blame becomes the ... could get a clear read of the green in the shadows. Unhappy fans booed him but the next day he went on to win the tournament. Scott Hoch knew you don't make championship putts in the dark. We can get used to the dark. Remember the famous words of Alexander Pope? “ ...

13. Advent 1

1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Isaiah 63:7--64:12, Mark 13:32-37, Mark 13:1-31

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E. Carver McGriff

... imagery to emphasize a point. So what was Jesus really saying by these words (or at least by Mark's version of what Peter must have reported to him)? We don't know how long the universe will last, but logic tells us it won't last ... home, and watch American children scream and grab toys in discount stores, while their mothers push shopping carts piled high with gadgets." Have you read Scott Peck's splendid book The Road Less Traveled? He told me once that he is convinced that he didn't write that book by ...

14. Why We Believe In God

Hebrews 11:1-40

Sermon

Wayne Brouwer

... , and I can't do that...It means that I shouldn't and wouldn't, and couldn't... A little while ago I mentioned M. Scott Peck. You know what he says? He says that the psychiatric profession owes its very life to the church. And do you know why? It's ... by the grace of God, all questions will become one question. And this is the question you will hear. It's the question Jesus posed to Peter one day. It's the question at the heart of every other question: Simon, do you love me? Child of eternity, do you love me? ...

15. About that Salesman

Matthew 23:1-39

Sermon

King Duncan

... the book she sold him. (1) An anonymous bard has written, Most salesmen get in heaven, In spite of how they rate Before St. Peter spots them, A foot’s inside the gate. Selling is an honorable profession. However, how would you feel if you encountered a sales person ... of you have had unfortunate experiences with such persons. Maybe those experiences have caused you some emotional damage. Pastor Scott Harrell tells the story of a man named Roy. Roy was brought up in the church. Unfortunately, however, Roy’ ...

16. Changed Lives - Simon Peter (Maundy Thursday)

John 13:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... by his theological conceptions, but by the fact that he took up Christ's cross and carried it to Africa and did not laid it down.” (3) Simon Peter did not always say the right thing, or do the right thing. But he took up Christ’s cross, the cross of servanthood. As we break the bread and ... do as I have done for you.” 1. Cited by Pastor Scott Hoezee, http://www.calvincrc.org/sermons/2002/mark13Advent02.html. 2. Rev’d Jim Pye, http://www.sermonsplus.co.uk/John%2013.1‑17,31‑35.htm. 3. Source ...

17. Watchers, Walkers And Worshipers

Acts 3:11-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... well as lame. But Peter offered them a way out of their self-imposed disabilities. "Repent," he tells his audience, "and turn to God so that your sins may be wiped out." That's a good word for us. Repent. Acknowledge that God is God and we are but creatures who owe Him our adoration and worship. Watching for God's hand in the world is good, but it's not enough. Walking in the Way is good, but it's not enough either. Christ calls us to be watchers and walkers and worshipers. 1. Scott Morton, "The Best-Kept ...

18. The Fountain of Truth

2 Peter 1:12-21

Sermon

James Merritt

... star rises in your hearts." (v.19) This book that I preach, and that we should read every day of our lives, gives light to the dark, and life to the dead. Peter refers to this world as a "dark place," and the word he used literally means "murky." It is the picture of a dank cellar or a dismal swamp. Into this world that ... Best of Billy Sunday, ed. John R. Rice, p. 93. 3. Cited by Michael Scott Horton, Made in America, p. 25. 4. James T. Draper, Jr., Authority: The Critical Issue for Southern Baptist, p. 63.

19. When Fishermen Don't Fish

Matthew 4:18-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... among us would have the courage to stand up against the majority and declare, “That’s not right.” Or would we cut and run like Simon Peter? When fishermen don’t fish, they fight. And when fishermen don’t fish, they run away. But there’s one thing more we need to say: when ... Publishing, 1991). 2. https://booneumcevents.org/uploads/Sermon2009_09_20.pdf. 3. Scott Hoezee, “Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, Year B,” The Lectionary Commentary. Cited by The Rev. Sarah Jackson Shelton, http://day1 ...

20. Only Jesus

Mark 9:2-9

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... they're praying up a storm, when all of a sudden Jesus flips open his communicator and says, "Two to beam down Mr. Scott." And then there's Moses and Elijah standing with Jesus. Like an episode of Star Trek, Moses and Elijah are suddenly standing ... 're invited to listen to God. And we're invited to see and focus only on Jesus. That's hard to do. It was hard for Peter. It's equally as difficult if not harder, for us. Look at all of the things we have to distract us. School, family, career, politics; all of ...

21. Heroes of Faith

Hebrews 11:29 – 12:2

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... the other superheros of the comic books or cartoons. I'm not talking about the characters portrayed by John Wayne, Randolf Scott, Vin Diesel, Tom Cruise or any other Hollywood heroes. I'm about real people who have influenced us. Those people whose ... our heroes. We want to see with the eyes of the prophet and have the wisdom of Solomon, the faith of Abraham, the passion of Peter, the love of John, the list goes on. Unfortunately, what we see most of the time is the labels of the villains and antagonists in ...

22. Love That Surpasses Knowledge

Ephesians 3:14-21

Sermon

Thomas Lentz

... commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example that you should follow in his steps" (1 Peter 2:20-21). If we are to approach the way of biblical love, we must spend a long time meditating on what it means when ... we realize that one of the most outstanding measures of greatness is their capacity for suffering ... suffering love. M. Scott Peck, in his book The Road Less Traveled, describes the difference between love and dependency. When someone says, " ...

23. Jesus Calling and Accepting the Outcasts

Mark 2:13-17

Teach the Text

Grant R. Osborne

... world through sin (Rom. 5:12). But often (perhaps most of the time) there are greater issues at stake. James 1:2–4 and 1 Peter 1:6–7 teach that the purpose of trials is to increase our faith and teach us endurance. That is the issue here. Every ... weaknesses are actually my strengths.” Needless to say, Michael was not hired for the position. Sadly, many of us are like Michael Scott (as well as the Pharisees in Mark 2). We are unwilling to see our weaknesses, our failure, our sin, our need for Jesus ...

24. A Caring Woman

Acts 9:36-43

Sermon

King Duncan

... of life she lived, she will live forever. Now please don’t misunderstand. I’m not saying that because, by the power of God, Peter raised her from the dead, she will live forever. Tabitha eventually did die. But think of it, here we are in the year 2022 ... https://www.scarymommy.com/funny-mom-jokes/. 3. “The Day Paola Taught Her Teacher A Lesson in Kindness” by Trevor Scott Barton Thirdway.com, http://thirdway.com/day-paola-taught-teacher-lesson-kindness/. 4. “The Yoke of Christ” by Elton Trueblood ...

25. The Lonesome Valley

Matthew 21:1-11; 26:36-46, 69-27:1,15-26

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... conditions." But he can't do that. If Jesus goes to Jerusalem, then he must follow him there, and so must we. Jesus rebukes Peter. Then immediately he begins using the language of "The Hero's Quest." "If anyone would come after me, he must take up a cross ... yourself. At some point in everybody's life you are called on "The Hero's Quest." I remind you of the famous first words in Scott Peck's book, The Road Less Traveled. His first words are, "Life is difficult." Then he goes on to say, This is a great truth ...

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