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Mark 8:31-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... their nails to grow right. “Well, I guess this is just my cross to bear.” They can’t get the children to behave. “It’s my cross to bear.” Likewise, when they can’t get their husband to quit snoring: “Well, it’s just my cross to bear.” Robert C. Morgan tells about a woman who had a rattle in the dashboard of her new BMW. She took it to an auto mechanic. He said, regardless of how hard he tried, he could not repair it. “Oh well,” she said, “this is just my cross, and I will have to ...

2. The Cross We Do Not Want To See

Mark 15:21-32

Sermon

King Duncan

... : "Congratulations. You have won $200,000 toward a new home." (1) A treasure lifted from the garbage heap. An appropriate story for this day. After all, it was from a garbage heap of humanity that our salvation was lifted. It reminds me of a scene that Robert C. Morgan tells about in his book, Lift High the Cross. An unusual cross stood one Lenten season in Dallas on the lawn of a local church. The cross, which was more than ten feet high, stirred a lot of controversy within the congregation and the city ...

3. Who Is Your Lazarus?

Luke 16:19-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... , he exclaimed, "My God, and I have been tramping on them all my life!" Is that the word of warning we need? Wake up! Pay attention! Look around you. You may be tramping on the heart of someone nearby. Who is the Lazarus at your gate? 1. Robert C. Morgan, LIFT HIGH THE CROSS, (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1995), pp. 99-100. 2. Robert H. Waterman, Jr., THE RENEWAL FACTOR, (New York: Bantam Books, 1987), p. 18. 3. (Dallas: Word Books, 1990). 4. Eric W. Johnson, A TREASURY OF HUMOR (New York: Ivy Books, 1989).

4. Is Suffering Really Necessary?

Hebrews 4:14-5:10

Sermon

King Duncan

... : Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1994), p. 48. 7. Mark Littleton, THE STORM WITHIN (Wheaton, IL: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., 1994), pp. 117-118. 8. A. Philip Parham, LETTING GOD: CHRISTIAN MEDITATIONS FOR RECOVERING PERSONS (Harper San Francisco, 1987). 9. Robert C. Morgan, LIFT HIGH THE CROSS (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1995), pp. 22-23. 10. Philip Yancey, WHERE IS GOD WHEN IT HURTS? (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan, 1977), pp. 118-119. Cited in THE STORM WITHIN by Mark Littleton, Tyndale House Publishers ...

5. Who Is God Anyway?

2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... this: God is like a loving Parent, and God has come to us in the person of Jesus Christ to redeem us from our sins. And God is with us . . . here . . . today. And God is willing and able to supply our every need. 1. Robert C. Morgan, LIFT HIGH THE CROSS, (Nashville: Abingdon, 1995). 2. Jeff Davidson, BREATHING SPACE, (New York: MasterMedia Limited, 1991), p. 26. 3. Marcia B. Cherney and Susan A. Tynan, COMMUNICODING, (New York: Donald I. Fine, Inc., 1989), p. 21. 4. Norman Cousins, HUMAN OPTIONS, (New York ...

6. Can You Be Popular and Serve Jesus?

Luke 6:17-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... up generally with regard to teenagers. However, it seems to be a universal phenomenon. Adults are not immune. Robert C. Morgan once told about a similar experiment in the psychology department of a major Midwestern university. Twelve persons ... Windy Mountain describes a woman whom he calls a saint. She was the lay leader at a church he served in North Myrtle Beach, S.C. Her name was Peggy. In many ways, he notes, Peggy would hardly have qualified for the popular definition of “saint.” For one thing, her ...

7. Jesus Says, 'Just Do It'

Luke 17:1-10

Sermon

Dr. Chane M. Hutton

... we know to do then we will see our faith grow beyond our wildest imagination. Why? That brings us to the final thing we need to see: MIRACLES DO OCCUR WHEN CHRISTIAN PEOPLE GET INTO ACTION. It happens all the time all over this world. Robert C. Morgan in his book, LIFT HIGH THE CROSS, tells about a woman who has a gift shop on the Via Doloroso in Jerusalem. Her name is Frieda Hannah. Frieda is a Palestinian Christian. She makes beautiful embroidery and cross-stitch work. Her specialties are altar paraments ...

8. Some Things We Can Do, God Can't

2 Timothy 2:13

Sermon

King Duncan

... other. For you see, God's nature and God's name is Love. There is one thing God simply cannot do. He cannot deny Himself. 1. Steve Allen, HI-HI, STEVERINO! (New Jersey: Barricade Books, Inc., 1992), p. 99. 2. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS, October 1, 1984, p. 23 3. Robert C. Morgan, LIFT HIGH THE CROSS, (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1995), pp. 64-65. 4. Max Lucado, NO WONDER THEY CALL HIM THE SAVIOR (Portland, Ore.: Multnomah Press, 1986). pp. 157-59.

9. Humility You Can Be Proud Of

Micah 6:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... LIFE. Cited in THE UNITED CHURCH OBSERVER, July 1995, p. 50 2. "Humility," by John MacArthur, MOODY, September 1995, p. 20 3. Gary Smith. "In the Eye of the Storm," LIFE (Sept., 1990), pp. 40-41. 4. Danny E. Bush, INVITATION TO THE FEAST (Nashville: Broadman, 1985), p. 77. 5. Robert C. Morgan, LIFT HIGH THE CROSS, (Nashville: Abingdon, 1995), p. 75.

10. In the Darkness of Anxiety, There Is the Light of Peace

Luke 2:8-20

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... him up. Embrace him!” You do that and the light of peace will shine on you, and you will have the peace of God which passes all understanding. 1.Phillips Brooks, “O Little Town Of Bethlehem,” The United Methodist Hymnal (Nashville: The United Methodist Publishing House, 1989), p. 230. 2.Robert C. Morgan, Lift High The Cross (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1995), p. 5.

11. A Fruitful Life

Luke 13:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... -of-mango-are-there? 3. “UP nursery introduces mango varieties named after COVID frontline workers” ANI News May 24, 2021, https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/up-nursery-introduces-mango-varieties-named-after-covid-frontline-workers20210524000934/. 4. Robert C. Morgan, Lift High the Cross (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1995), pp. 103-104. 5. http://www.godrules.net/library/kjvstrongs/kjvstrongsluk13.htm. 6. St. Paul’s Letters to the Philippians by The Reverend Eric S. Ritz. 7. Larry Bethune ...

12. Overcoming Envy

Matthew 20:1-16

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... the day, G. Campbell Morgan were both preaching. Morgan was drawing much larger crowds than Meyer was. It was a demoralizing experience for Meyer. “The only way I can conquer my feelings,” Meyer confessed, “is to pray for [Morgan] daily, which I do.” ... Your Breakthrough by Heather Thompson Day. 5. 1000 Windows: A Speaker’s Sourcebook of Illustrations, edited by Robert C. Shannon, Standard Publishing Company, 1984. 6. Illustrations That Connect: Over 100 Illustrations for preachers, teachers, public ...

13. Praise the King with a Song of Joy

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

King Duncan

... 1989), p. 118. 4. 1000 Windows: A Speaker’s Sourcebook of Illustrations, edited by Robert C. Shannon, Standard Publishing, 1984. 5. “Overwhelmed” by J. Wallace Hamilton, published by The Methodist Center, Jan. 28, 1968, p. 6. 6. Howard and Phyllis Rutledge with Mel and Lyla White, In the Presence of Mine Enemies (Old Tappan, N.J.: Fleming H. Revell Co., 1973), excerpts taken from Chapter 5. Cited by Robert J. Morgan, Then Sings My Soul, Book 2 (Nashville: Nelson Reference and Electronic, 2004), p. 193 ...

14. Spirit Power

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... 1994, p. 182. 2. Kinky Friedman, Kinky Friedman’s Guide to Texas Etiquette (New York: Cliff Street Books, 2001), pp. 49-50. 3. Rev. Richard J. Fairchild (http://www.rockies.net/~spirit/sermons/c-ea07sn.php). 4. William H. Willimon, Pulpit Resource, Vol. 27, No. 1. 5. Vance Havner, In Times Like These (Grand Rapids, MI.: Fleming H. Revell, 1969), 71-76. Found in Robert J. Morgan. From This Verse (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1998). 6. Jim Wallis, God’s Politics (HarperSanFrancisco, 2005). 7 ...

15. The Joy Of Being Found

Luke 15:1-10

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... ). Ira Sankey was D. L. Moody’s song leader in the early days of his campaigns. One day, Sankey received a letter from Elizabeth C. Clephane with a poem tucked inside. Moody also received a letter addressed to him the same day. Sankey wrote: “I called Mr. Moody’s ... you, I am open to further discussion. Do you suppose that one day the church might support mission work out there in C—S? There are certainly a lot of lost searching souls there! Have we thought about the internet being a mission field? Is ...

16. Rock Solid

Matthew 7:24-29

Sermon

King Duncan

... in building a firm foundation. In one of the Chicken Soup for the Soul books there is a beautiful story told by a medical doctor, Dr. James C. Brown, about a patient of his. The patient was a five‑year‑old boy named Bobby. Bobby had been diagnosed with leukemia at age four. His cancer ... , 1997), pp. 305-306. 4. (Waco: Word Books, 1979), pp. 27‑31. Cited in Robert J. Morgan, Preacher’s Sourcebook Creative Sermon Illustrations (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2007), p. 445. 5. http://www.ashcreekbaptistchurch ...

17. God’s Most Troubling Promise

Romans 8:28

Sermon

King Duncan

... s life. Notice that St. Paul says, “And we know that in all things God works for the good OF THOSE WHO LOVE HIM . . .” Theologian R. C. Sproul notes that it doesn’t say, “for those who BELIEVE IN HIM.” It says, “those who love Him.” When you love God, you look ... 3. Barbara Brown Taylor, “Preaching the Terrors,” Leadership Journal, Spring 1992, p. 45. Cited in Robert J. Morgan, Preacher’s Sourcebook Creative Sermon Illustrations (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2007), p. 746. 4. http://www ...

18. A Faith that Will Transform You

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... Jesus came to seek and to save the lost. If you find yourself feeling lost this day, whatever that may mean to you, won’t you open yourself to his love? 1. C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity 2. Edwin Orr, “Playing the Good News Off‑Key,” Christianity Today, January 1, 1982, 24‑25. Cited in Robert J. Morgan, Preacher’s Sourcebook Creative Sermon Illustrations (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2007), pp. 662-663. 3. William G: Shepherd, Great Preachers As Seen By a Journalist (Fleming H. Revell, 1924).

19. The Case of the Dancing Men

Psalm 51:1-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... , other great religious figures are said to have returned from the dead. The debate was raging on when the great Christian writer C. S. Lewis entered the room. When he learned that they were discussing the unique contribution of Christianity to world religions, Lewis responded, “ ... . 3. Jerry B. Jenkins, “Treasure By Mistake,” Moody Magazine, September 1991, 6. Cited in Robert J. Morgan, Preacher’s Sourcebook Creative Sermon Illustrations (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 2007), pp. 366-367.

20. Of Mice and Men

Hebrews 10:11-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... are being made holy . . .” Are you in the company of those who are being made holy? I hope so. There’s no greater feeling in the world than knowing your sins have all been forgiven. 1. Tarbell’s Teacher’s Guide (Elgin, IL: David C. Cook Church Ministries, 1994). 2. “A God’s-Eye View of Christmas,” Preaching Today, #208. 3. Rumours of Another World (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2003), pp. 145-146. 4. Brennan Manning, Lion and Lamb (Old Tappan, New Jersey: Chosen Books, 1986). 5. Mark Strand, “I ...

21. Rejected

Matthew 21:33-46

Sermon

King Duncan

... box contained all of the letters that she had written them since her marriage to Robert. Not one had been opened. (4) Parents can be vindictive at times as can children ... takes the stone that was rejected and makes it the very cornerstone. In 1888, G. Campbell Morgan was a candidate for the Wesleyan ministry. He passed the doctrinal examination but then faced the trial sermon ... S TEACHER'S GUIDE, (Elgin, Illinois: David C. Cook, 1994). 5. Hans Schwarz, WHAT CHRISTIANS BELIEVE, Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1987, p.52). 6. Fred ...

22. Surprise--One Got Out!

Luke 24:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... . And God will raise those whom we love who are in Christ. The resurrection is real. In his classic novel, The Robe, Lloyd C. Douglas has a character called Marcellus, who had become fascinated by Jesus. He wrote letters to his fiancée Diana in Rome. He told ... Edition). 3. Azinger, Links Newsletter, vol. 15, no. 1. Cited by Robert Russell, https://www.lifeway.com/en/articles/sermon-easter-resurrection-new-life-1-corinthians-15. 4. Robert Morgan, “Words by an Unmarked Grave,” From This Verse (Thomas Nelson ...

23. Broken Promises

Matthew 21:28-32

Sermon

King Duncan

... time and the money that you devote to them is your sacrificial gift because you care for them? Evidently not. They sure don’t act like it. C. S. Lewis kept his promise. He had no power to control his friend’s widow’s response to his kindnesses. But he did have the power to ... 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 ...

24. Are You the One Who Is to Come?

Matthew 11:1-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... J. Wallace Hamilton tells about one of the weirdest auction sales in history; and it was held in Washington, D.C., in 1926, where 150,000 patented models of old inventions were declared obsolete and placed on the auction block for ... and He works slowly, surely. But He is at work. Let us not lose hope. Joy to the world, the Lord is come. 1. Rev. Robert Morgan, Montgomery UMC, Montgomery, Texas 2. Leo Buscalgia, BUS 9 TO PARADISE (New York: Slack, 1986), pp. 25-26. 3. Charles Kuralt, ON THE ROAD WITH CHARLES ...

25. Adam’s Prime Rib

Genesis 2:4-25

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

When William Jennings Bryan went to the father of the young woman whom he loved to ask her hand in marriage, he remembered that the father was a strong religious believer, so he quoted a proverb of Solomon from the Bible: “He who finds a wife finds a good thing.” But the father surprised him by responding with a quote from St. Paul, “He who marries his betrothed does well; and he who refrains from marriage will do better.” The young man was at a loss for a reply for a moment, but then he came up with this ...

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