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Acts 1:1-11

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Ron Lavin

... , but here and now, we get a foretaste of that kingdom in the word and sacraments and in a wide variety or other ways. R. S. Thomas, the Welsh poet-pastor describes the coming of Christ's kingdom today like this: The Kingdom It's a long way off but inside ... is God's opportunity." Samaria is a difficult place. For the apostles who were Jewish, Samaria was enemy territory. In 586 B.C., when the Jews were conquered by Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians and deported to Babylon (today's Iraq), only a weaker ...

2. Sermons

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John R. Bodo

... , romanticized "immortality," and the expensive trickery of the undertaker's magic? Then take Thomas. Take the Doubter who went all the way, and rest your faith in ... not a fish. There really was a Jonah, son of Amittai. He prophesied in Israel in the eighth century, B.C., and what little we know about him we can find in 2 Kings 14:25. But, except for ... , with its delightful humor and Disneyesque imagery, suddenly rises to its proper "R" rating. Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21; 3:1-18 Nebuchadnezzar, king of Babylonia ...

3. The Unlocked Brain

John 20:19-31

Sermon

Lori Wagner

Look at the image. Tell me what you see. Our brains are amazing vehicles for informing us of the world around us, but they can also limit us and impede us when we believe that what we see defines everything that’s real and true or that what we see defines the entirety of the universe. Can we truly know based on only our sensory experience? Or is there something more, another kind of knowing, that lies outside of our empirical knowledge? Christians believe there is. In fact, most people believe there is, ...

4. Historic: The Declaration of Independence

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Staff

The unanimous Declaration of Independence of the Thirteen Colonies in Congress, July 4, 1776 When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold ...

5. Positive Living

Galatians 5:1-15

Sermon

King Duncan

... the letters in the alphabet A, of course, being 1, B being 2, C being 3, etc. all the way through the alphabet and then apply that to certain familiar words, you get some interesting results. * For example H‑A‑R‑D‑W‑O‑R‑ K counted out in those numerical values equals 98. K‑N ... archives/2008%2002-06.htm. 4. Robert A. Schuller, Getting Through What You’re Going Through (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1986), pp. 181-182. 5. The Jokesmith, Marlborough, MA: www.Jokesmith.com, Volume XXIV number ...

6. Abraham Justified by Faith

Romans 4:1-25

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... the danger that Israel will reserve God’s blessings solely for itself (Der Brief an die Römer, p. 119). The conclusion that Abraham was blessed before he was circumcised was like a ... ” (= grace) in God’s eyes. On the hagiographic standing of Abraham in late Judaism, see Str-B, vol. 3, pp. 186–201; and J. Jeremias, “Abraam,” TDNT, vol. 1, pp. 8–9. 4:3 ... us.… the sanctifying energy of God acting dynamically in our life” (Thomas Merton, Life and Holiness, p. 30). “Man shall not quite be lost ...

7. The Christian’s New Dominion: Dedicated to Righteousness

Romans 6:15-23

Teach the Text

C. Marvin Pate

Big Idea: The familiar contrast that runs from 5:12 through 6:14 continues in 6:15–23: the law of Moses cannot rescue from sin, which leads to death, but the grace of God in Christ engenders righteousness, which leads to eternal life. The new component of this contrast in 6:15–23 is Paul’s usage of the metaphor of slavery. Understanding the Text Romans 6:15–23 continues Paul’s enumeration, begun in 6:1–14, of the blessings of the new dominion as a part of the new covenant. Romans 6:1–14 was devoted to the ...

8. Heaven: The Home of a Godly Family

John 14:1-6

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James Merritt

... to admit that faith without a foundation is mere presumption. But our faith does have a foundation. B. Heaven Is a Matter of Fact When I talk about heaven, I'm not talking about a ... strong." I don't know about you, but I find that to be so tragic. That Marlo Thomas was trying to find comfort in a man who, by her own admission, is not even sure ... what it looks like on the inside!" A young mother died years ago, and Dr. R. G. Lee, the former pastor of Bellevue church in Memphis, did her funeral. At her mother ...

9. Mission and Rejection in Galilee

Mark 6:14-29, Mark 6:7-13

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Grant R. Osborne

Big Idea: All followers of Jesus are called to mission. Yet when the kingdom news of the gospel is presented, there is both authority from God and inevitable opposition to it when people reject the good news, sometimes even costing the lives of those sent to speak for God. Understanding the Text This begins the fourth section of the Galilean ministry in Mark (after 1:16–3:6; 3:7–35; 4:1–6:30) and constitutes the third sandwiching episode thus far (after 3:20–35; 5:21–43). The sending of the Twelve (6:7–13 ...

10. The Resurrection of Jesus and the Promise of Victory

Mark 16:1-20

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Grant R. Osborne

Big Idea: The victory of God and the vindication of Jesus are anchored in the reality of the resurrection. Yet the women, who symbolize faithful discipleship, struggle with inadequate understanding and failure. We as disciples can overcome our failures only by joining the disciples and the women in encountering the risen Lord in our “Galilee.” Understanding the Text In God’s sovereign plan, suffering also leads to victory, and persecution to vindication. The resurrection of Jesus concludes not just the ...

11. One-Way Street

John 14:5-14

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James Merritt

... He is going to come back and take them there. Many of you will remember the disciple knick-named “Doubting Thomas” and he comes through again. “Thomas said to him, ‘Lord, we do not know where you are going. How can we know the way?’” (John ... girl named Mary went first. She said, “My dad is a baker. B-A-K-E-R. If he were here he would give everyone a cookie.” Then, a boy named Tommy stood up. He said, “My dad is a banker. B-A-N-K-E-R. If he were here he would give everybody a dollar.” The ...

12. The Shared Life of the People of God

Galatians 6:1-10

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... Thus “to be Christian is to be strong in God, God, and with God.” Thomas Langford has given us a sharp perspective on this dimension of the shared life ... and peace. A. And upon the Israel of God means more than a first thought may indicate. The R.S.V. rendering of this verse makes the Israel of God synonymous with the Christian church. Not so ... encompassing passion he had for all. So he prays for peace and mercy for all. B. The stigmata Paul’s opponents had accused him of preaching a man—made gospel and ...

13. The Son Superior to Angels

Hebrews 1:1-14

Understanding Series

Donald A. Hagner

... in Hebrews (in addition to the material in the Introduction), see R. N. Longenecker, Biblical Exegesis in the Apostolic Period (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1975), pp. 158–85; G. B. Caird, “Exegetical Method of the Epistle to the Hebrews,” Canadian ... (“In the beginning, O Lord, you laid the foundations of the earth”) the identification is explicit. See further, K. J. Thomas, “The Old Testament Citations in Hebrews,” NTS 11 (1964–65), pp. 303–25; T. F. Glasson, “Plurality of Divine Persons and ...

14. Preaching the Miracles of Jesus

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John R. Brokhoff

... . They object to the idea that the supernatural invades the natural. Thomas Merton described the closed system of modern science: "Science can do ... does not perform miracles. By the power of God, only Christ can do wondrous works. As R. C. Trench said many years ago, "We believe the miracles for Christ's sake." Faith allows God ... . Miracles may occur by natural laws we do not understand or as yet have not discovered. B. Miracles are proofs of Jesus' deity. Jesus is not God's Son and the Messiah because ...

15. Preaching the Miracles of Jesus

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John R. Brokhoff

16. The Writing on the Wall

Daniel 5:1-31

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Ronald W. Pierce

... his palace is now about to collapse in fear. Though the same term (b e hal; NIV: “frightened”) is used to describe Daniel’s “fear” at the ... uses us. Quote: R. A. Torrey. The working of the Holy Spirit in our lives is always a reflection of his character in us and should always point to him as the source. As R. A. Torrey has ... of letting time slip away; live every moment for the Lord. Quote: Thomas Jefferson. God is constantly at work bringing things to pass in his timing, and every day is ...

17. A Child Will Be Born

Isaiah 9:1-7

Sermon

King Duncan

... centurion what he thinks of Jesus, he will tell you. “Surely this is the Son of God.” Ask Thomas what he thinks about Jesus, he’ll fall down prostrate before him and cry out, “My Lord and my ... talked him into recording the song. Autry said he would record Rudolph only as the B-side on what he thought would be a hit Christmas tune titled “If It Doesn’t ... Never Give In (Highland Books, 1995), p. 127. Cited by Dr. R. L. Hymers, Jr., http://www.rlhymersjr.com/Online_Sermons/2007/122307PM_PresentForJesus. ...

18. To Tell The Truth

Exodus 20:16

Sermon

James Merritt

... to be a liar, he had better have a good memory." That is true, but God has the best memory and he knows when you lie. b. God Detests Lying "Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord." (Pr. 12:22a) One of the reasons I believe God hates lying is because to ... , April 29, 1991. [ii] Albert M. Wells, Sr., compiler, Inspiring Quotations, Contemporary and Classical (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1988), p. 90. [iii] R. Kent Hughes, Disciplines of Grace , (Wheaton, IL: Crossway Books, 1993), p. 154. [iv] "A Nation ...

19. What Is Man?

Psalm 8:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

I don’t know what you think about human nature. Someone once said, “Little monkeys grow up to be big monkeys; little pigs grow up to be big pigs; but people, wonderful people, can grow up to be monkeys or pigs.” Winston Churchill once said, “I like pigs. Dogs look UP to us. Cats look DOWN on us. Pigs treat us as EQUALS.” Well, maybe he’s right. The legendary broadcaster Walter Cronkite was once reading the news about luxury car maker Rolls-Royce having a recall campaign. Here is what he said, “Rolls-Royce ...

20. Tastes Great, Less Filling - Sounds Good, Not True

Proverbs 23:29-35

Sermon

James Merritt

... Waldorrd and Roy B. Zuck, eds., The Bible Knowledge Commentary (Wheaton, Illinois: Victor Books, 1985), p. 957. 7 Light, January/February, 1995, p. 7. 8 H. Wayne House and Kenneth M. Durham, Living Wisely in a Foolish World (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, ... Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1986), p. 219. 11 And; House and Durham, p. 107. 12 Tom Strode, "Alcoholism Increases Chances of Divorce," Baptist Press, 10-4-91. 13 Robert L. Alden, Proverbs (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Baker Book House, 1983), p. 148. 14 R ...

21. The Resurrection

Mark 16:1-20

Understanding Series

Larry W. Hurtado

16:1–8 The resurrection of Jesus was the single most important event in the formation of faith in Jesus in the early church. The resurrection not only overturned the effects of the crucifixion, giving life where there was death, but more importantly, signified that Jesus had been vindicated by God and made the prince and pioneer of salvation for anyone believing in him. In 1 Corinthians 15:12–28, Paul gives a concise description of the meaning of Jesus’ resurrection, portraying the risen Jesus as the basis ...

22. “Human Help Is Worthless”

Psalm 60:1-12

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C. Hassell Bullock

... 60:6–10) a. Oracle of salvation, echoing God’s promise of Canaan (60:6–8) b. Closing complaint (60:9–10) 3. Final prayer for God’s help (60:11–12) Historical ... claim to the land (see Exod. 15:14–15). The verb “shout in triumph” (root r‘‘) leaves the reader with the sound of soldiers rushing into battle or celebrating a victory ... gasoline engine, in 1885. He was granted a patent in January 1886. Thomas Edison is often credited with inventing moving pictures. Actually, the Frenchman Louis ...

23. It Is Right To Fight When You Fight For Right

Jude 1:3-4

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James Merritt

... in front of his name, I don't care how sweet he may sound, when you hear someone talk like that you are listening to an apostate. b. They Defy God's Sovereignty They "deny the only Lord God." Now the word used here for Lord the first time is different from the word used ... . Miles, The Evangelical Dilemma, p. 129. 3. Ibid. 4. Charles R. Swindoll, Sanctity of Life, pp. 97-98. 5. The Infallible Word, N. A. Woychuck, p. 7. 6. Cal Thomas, "Guess Who's There for TV Dinner," Washington Times, 6, June, 1991. 7. Christianity Today ...

24. What Are Your Chances of Going to Heaven

John 14:6

Sermon

James Merritt

... , a girl named Mary went first. She said, "My Dad is a baker, B-A-K-E-R, and if he were here he would give everyone a cookie." Well next came Tommy. He said, "My Dad is a banker, B-A-N-K-E-R, and if he were here he would give each one of us a ... he was going to heaven. He said he was going there to prepare heaven for them, so that they could spend eternity with him in heaven. Well Thomas asked Jesus how to get there. He said, "Lord, we do not know where You are going, and how can we know the way?" (v.5) Jesus ...

25. Heaven: One Way And One Way Only

John 14:1-6

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James Merritt

... occupation. A girl named Mary went first. She said, "My dad is a baker. B-A-K-E-R. If he were here, he would give everyone a cookie." Next came Tommy. He said, "My dad is banker. B-A-N-K-E-R. If he were here, he would give everybody a dollar." The third kid was ... and He was going to prepare a place in heaven for them, so they could spend eternity with Him as well. One of the disciples, Thomas, replied to Jesus in verse 5, "Lord, we do not where you are going, how can we know the way?" (John 14:5, NASB) Jesus ...

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