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Matthew 15:(10-20) 21-28

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... 's chains and those under bondage to money's desires. 'Let justice roll' and let faith come alive again in all of those whose eyes long to see a new day." Jim Wallis, "Life's Unlimited Value and Our Limited Resources," in Life as Liberty, Life as Trust, ed. J. Robert Nelson (Grand Rapids, Mich.: Eerdmans, 1992), 26.

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

Proverbs 23:29-35

Sermon

James Merritt

... Publishers, 1992), p. 107. 9 Ronald Schiller, "Why Americans are Drinking Less," Reader's Digest, n.d., p. 48. 10 Mike Evans, The Return (Nashville: 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. Laird Harris, Gleason L. Archer, Jr., Bruce K. Waltke, eds. Theological Word Book of the Old Testament (Chicago ...

3. You Are God's Temple

1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... know who we are. That’s important. Many people wander around saying they need to find themselves. No, they need to find Christ then they will find themselves. Tommy Nelson in his book, The 12 Essentials of Godly Success, tells about a man named Robert Howard. Robert Howard was from Cross Plains, Texas. A small man, says Tommy Nelson, Robert Howard was a borderline schizophrenic. He lived in his own world. Howard had few friends, didn’t marry and lived with his mother. Howard earned his living by doing ...

4. Living to Please God

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Sermon

King Duncan

... , and it works every time. Then I’ll go back and teach him how to deal with people like me.” Mrs. Robert watched as the twelve‑year‑old boy knocked on the door. Cavett Robert opened the door and quickly explained that he was a very busy man. He had no interest in buying any books. But ... Zimmerman, www.drzimmerman.com. Cited by John C. Maxwell, Winning With People (Nashville: Nelson Books, 2004). 3. Tommy Nelson, The 12 Essentials of Godly Success (Nashville: Broadman & Holman Publishers, 2005), p. 148 ...

5. The Forgiven

Hebrews 10:1-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... in his magnificent book, THE TRIBUTE, tells us how one man made this special season a time of healing rather than a time of hurt. Growing up in the early 1950s, Robert Lewis always wished his family was like other kids' families. Both his parents were driven, ambitious people who worked hard and left the raising of their sons to various maids. Neither ... Cited in Billy Graham, HOPE FOR THE TROUBLED HEART (Dallas: Word Publishing, 1991), pp. 152-153. 5. (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson Publishes, 1994), p.15-21.

6. Legacies of Power

Ephesians 1:15-23

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... is used and for what purpose. Andrew Young relates a "parable of power" about an experience he had while visiting with Nelson Mandela in South Africa. As you may remember, Mandela was a strong opponent of apartheid, South Africa's official policy ... everything."6 And, indeed it is. Christ is the King, and in his power is the hope of the world. Amen. 1. Robert Jewett, "Competing in the Creedal Olympics: Pauline Resources for Cross-Cultural Ministry in Knowledge, Attitude and Experience," Young-Il Kim, ed., ...

7. Christ The King

Colossians 1:15-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... titled "Christ Makes God Known to Us," p. 5. Cited in J. B. Fowler, Jr., ILLUSTRATING GREAT WORDS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT, (Nashville, TN: Broadman Press, 1991). 3. (Thomas Nelson, 1989), THE CLERGY JOURNAL, August 1992, p. 21. 4. TODAY, (Nashville, Tennessee: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1989). 5. "How to Split Your Church," by Robert Moeller, MOODY, February 1995, pp. 22-23 6. "Woulda, Coulda, Shoulda," by Victor M. Parachin and John Archer, ASPIRE, August/September 1995, p. 52. 7. Max Lucado, "The Sacrificial ...

8. Spirit Power

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... to the leading of the Holy Spirit? There are people in our community who need what this church has to offer. I like something that Robert Schuller wrote in the introduction to one of his books. “How much is a sprinkler-head worth?” he asks. “It all depends. Not much on ... 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. Robert Schuller, Believe In The God Who Believes In ...

9. Living Between the Times

John 17:20-26

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... of those people in the world that can meet that standard. In fact, there may not be any. Deep into his poem, The Star Splitter, Robert Frost put it this way: If one by one we counted people out For the least sin, it wouldn’t take long To get so ... black dominance. That did not happen. Instead of leading a bloody race war by calling for revenge of all past injustice, Nelson Mandela called for compromise, forgiveness, and reconciliation in a nation where all races are represented. How does that happen? I submit ...

10. Belling the Cat

John 6:60-71

Sermon

King Duncan

... three years since Joyce Riley obeyed the voice of God. (2) Would you be that courageous? Joyce Riley was willing to bell the cat. Robert A. Schuller tells about a young woman named Patty Wilson, who had a different kind of courage. As a preschooler Patty had a minor ... : Thomas Nelson Publishers, Inc., 2005), p.34. 2. William H. Cosby Jr. and Alvin F. Poussaint, M.D., Come On (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc, 2007), pp. 216-217. 3. Getting Through What You’re Going Through (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc ...

11. Whosoever Will

Acts 2:1-21

Sermon

Stan Purdum

... he began studying for the ministry. As you can imagine, not everyone in the church was in favor of admitting him into the clergy ranks, but Nelson appealed to the church's belief in salvation for all who turn to God. In the end, he was admitted by a special vote of the ... Army, nd). 2. Maximim Piette, John Wesley in the Evolution of Protestantism (New York, 1938), p. 362, cited by Robert E. Cushman in Methodism, William K. Anderson, ed. (The Methodist Publishing House, 1947), p. 103. 3. Time magazine, August 6, 1984 ...

12. Gunda

John 6:60-71

Sermon

Robert Salzgeber

... spirit," Paul thought. And then there was last year at the church council meeting the night Pastor Nelson suggested opening a day-care center in the church. Pastor Nelson went over his reasons: It was a good use of the building, it would attract young families, ... ." 3. Two sources inspired me in writing this parable. Some of the thoughts and monologue also came from the following sources: Robert Fulghum's essay on Mother Teresa in his book, All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten and Stanley ...

13. Is Suffering Really Necessary?

Hebrews 4:14-5:10

Sermon

King Duncan

... , SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (Bromley: STL Books, 1967). 6. TIME, May 10, 1993. Cited in LIFE WITH A CAPITAL "L" by Barbara Roberts Pine (Nashville: 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 ...

14. Manual Labor Is Not the President of Mexico

Proverbs 6:6-8

Sermon

James Merritt

... so will you. 1 The Columbia Dictionary of Quotations (Columbia, New York: Columbia University Press, 1993, n.p. 2 The Atlanta Journal, September 2, 1996. 3 Robert Hicks, In Search of Wisdom (Colorado Springs, Colorado: Nav Press, 1995), 50. 4 A. L. Williams, All You Can Do is All You Can Do, and All You Can Do is Enough (Nashville: Oliver Nelson, 1988), 61. 5 Charles R. Swindoll, Active Spirituality (Dallas: Word Publishing, 1994), 106. 6 The Atlanta Journal , September 2, 1996. 7 Bill Gothard, Men's Manual ...

15. How to Have a Rich Future

Mark 13:24-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Those who are in Christ win. 1. MONDAY FODDER, http://mail.family-safe-mail.com/. 2. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/dec/17/preacher-harold-camping-dies-the-rapture. 3. Cited in Robert J. Morgan, Nelson’s Complete Book of Stories, Illustrations, and Quotes. Electronic ed. (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2000). 4. By David Borgenicht and Joshua Piven (San Francisco: Chronicle Books, 2000). Cited in “Help! Quicksand!” by Nadya Labi, Time Magazine, April 17, 2000. 5. Cited by Dr. Daniel W ...

16. The First Easter Sermon

John 20:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... said, "Peace be with you!" PETER WAS THERE. PETER BELIEVED. It reminds me of a recent story in the newspapers. It was about a man named Robert J. Oliver. Oliver, too, was pronounced dead. His friends and family gathered at the hospital and cried over his body. Funeral clothes were picked out. A ... 'M RIDING UP FRONT (Dallas: Word Publishing, 1995), pp.5 9. 3. Thomas Nelson Publishers, Nashville, Tenn., 1993, p. 120121. 4. Charles W. Colson, THE BODY (Dallas: Word Publishing, 1992), page 231. 5. Pp. 217-219.

17. Can't We All Just Get Along?

Mark 9:38-41

Sermon

King Duncan

... true for you and God or for your brothers and sisters in the human race and God. When you belittle yourself, you’re belittling God. When you insult your neighbor, you’re insulting God.” Young Robert said he never forgot that lesson. (7) It’s a lesson all of us need to learn. Can’t we all get along? We can if each of us will open our hearts to the ... 6. Billy Strayhorn, http://www.epulpit.net/080810.htm. 7. Getting Through What You’re Going Through (Nashville, TN: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1986), p. 116.

18. The Evangelist Has a Shady Past

John 4:1-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... 1001 Quotes, Illustrations, and Humorous Stories (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Publishing Group, 2008), p. 322. 2. Jeremy Troxler, http://faithandleadership.com/sermons/coming-soon 3. (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1993). 4. “Harper’s Index,” August 1998, p.13. 5. http://www.kentcrockett.blogspot.com/. 6. “Positive Paternalism” by Dr. Robert R. Kopp, Jan. 23, 2000, p. 3. 7. Ernest W. Ranly, “Shaky reforms,” Christian Century, March 3, 1993. 8. Billy Graham, “The Healer of Our Broken Hearts ...

19. The Handiwork of God

Ephesians 2:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... for greatness. Now it’s important for you to understand what I mean by greatness. Greatness in God’s eyes is different from what the world means by greatness. Dr. Mark D. Roberts tells one of the most moving stories I’ve heard in quite a while. He tells about a phone call he received about bedtime one evening. He was the pastor on call ... Evans’ Book Of Illustrations (Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2009). 5. Outlive Your Life: You Were Made to Make A Difference (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc, 2010).

20. The Secret Of A Great New Year

Luke 3:1-20, Matthew 4:12-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... to whatever noble dream God has placed in our heart. 1. Seize the Day by Danny Cox and John Hoover, Career Press, Hawthorne, N.J., 1994, p. 81. 2. Robert H. Schuller. Prayer: My Soul's Adventure with God (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc., 1995), pp. 7-13. 3. Dan and Nancy Dick, Wisdom from the Proverbs (Uhrichsville, OH: Narbour & Company, 1986). 4. Robert H. Schuller, If It's Going to Be, It's Up to Me! (New York: HarperPaperbacks, 1997), pp. 58-59. 5. Alderson Press Corporation. 6. Alistair Begg. Made for ...

21. Jesus Heals Body and Soul

Mark 1:29-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... Nazareth 2000 years ago. To paraphrase Robert W. Youngs: “Human beings have always ... healing. Sometimes that healing is physical. In one of his books Robert A. Schuller, the younger Schuller, tells about Lory Jones, the wife ... is physical. Sometimes the healing is emotional. Robert H. Schuller young Schuller’s dad of ... many during that era. After forty years of ministry, Robert Schuller changed his mind. The subconscious, he decided, is ... us that we are not alone. 1. Robert W. Youngs, What It Means to Be ...

22. Trapped!

Romans 6:15-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... because he was utterly constrained. “The coaster train ran on a meticulously constructed steel track that wasn’t going anywhere,” says Mark Roberts, “thank God and Magic Mountain’s engineers.” He was restrained in his seat with a steel harness that clamped tightly around ... .org/sermons/2005/0410.html. 2. Max Lucado, Grace: More Than We Deserve, Greater Than We Imagine (Nashville: Thomas Nelson). 3. https://www.cnn.com/2019/09/03/entertainment/justin-bieber-drug-use-trnd/index.html. 4. The Return ...

23. Embedded In Bedrock Or Destroyed By A Typhoon

John 18:25-27

Sermon

Dale Dickerson

... yet become the rock. Not out of his own strength, but out of the grace of Jesus Christ. In all situations God WILL have the last word. Back in 1968 Robert Schuller traveled to the Soviet Union. "I believed that God's word was direly needed by the people," he said. He was stopped in customs for trying to smuggle Bibles. ... , Columbus, MS. Cited in the PASTOR'S PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE, lst disk, 1993. Robert H. Schuller, LIFE'S NOT FAIR BUT GOD IS GOOD (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1991), pp. 22-28, 35.

24. Boldly Going . . . Nowhere

Philippians 3:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... of beans. In other words, many of us pursue the perks of life instead of the purpose of life. We boldly go somewhere--only to discover it wasn't worth the trip. Robert Oppenheimer knew about life's perks. Born in 1904 in New York City, Oppenheimer was fascinated from a young age with science. He was admitted to Harvard at 18 and graduated three ... , edited by Howard Hendricks (Sisters, OR: Multnomah Books, 1997), pp. 26-27. 5. Mike Trout. Off the Air (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1995), pp. 145161.

25. Breaking Down The Walls

Ephesians 2:11-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... a wall around your own heart. If Christ has never broken through that wall, why not let him today? 1. Don Maddox, Corona, CA. in PARABLES, ETC. Sept/1989. 2. Robert Frost, "Mending Wall," THE COMPLETE POEMS OF ROBERT FROST (New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1947). 3. David W. Smith, MEN WITHOUT FRIENDS, (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1990). 4. Judson Swihart, HOW DO YOU SAY "I LOVE YOU"? (Downers Grove, IL,: InterVarsity Press, 1977), 46-47. 5. The Washington Post, Dec. 24, 1991. From a sermon ...

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