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1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5

Sermon

King Duncan

... NOT rock the boat? Are you willing to identify yourself with the Fellowship of Fools? Are you willing to be a green couch for God? It may not earn you respect at the office, but it will grant you eternal life with God. 1. Timothy White. The Entertainers (New York: Billboard Books, 1998), p. 278. 2. "Stars Speak" Biography Magazine, June 2002, p.28. 3. Tommy Barnett. Adventure Yourself (Lake Mary, FL: Creation House, 2000), pp. 150-151. 4. Contributed by Sherry Inabinet. 5. Jimmy Carter. Sources of Strength ...

2. The Power Of A Focused Life

Philippians 3:4b-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.” 1. “Fooling With Your Future” by Kristi L. Nelson, The Knoxville News-Sentinel, April 1, 2002, p. E1. 2. Timothy White. The Entertainers (New York: Billboard Books, 1998), p. 36. 3. Linda S. Austin, M.D. What’s Holding You Back? (New York: Basic Books, 2000), pp. 70-71. 4. Succeeding Sane by Bonnie St. John Deane, Simon & Schuster, New York, 1998, p. 176. 5. Success ...

3. Don't Be Ashamed . . .

2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

Sermon

King Duncan

... . "I fail to see any clergyman here," said the presiding chairman, "so I shall call on Mr. William Allen White to open the convention with prayer." White rose and replied, "You will have to excuse me. I am not up to public praying," Then he added ... he wants to impart what is central to his own life and ministry. [I must tell you that scholars disagree about the authorship of II Timothy. Some say it was written in the middle of the second century A.D. by someone other than St. Paul. The truth of the matter ...

4. Legacies of Power

Ephesians 1:15-23

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... Springboks. But regardless of the past, he said, "This is a new day and this is our team now. Our team. They may all be white, but they're ours, and it's time to get behind them, to support them in this world cup tournament." The next day, the ... legend of a rich merchant who searched the Mediterranean world looking for the apostle Paul. In his travels, the merchant encounters Timothy, who arranges a visit with Paul, imprisoned at the time. Entering the jail cell, the merchant finds a rather old man ...

5. A Life Without Apology

2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

Sermon

King Duncan

... . How does a person live such a life? Paul tells us in this passage. First of all, says St. Paul, honor your commitments. He writes to Timothy, "The saying is sure: If we have died with him, we will also live with him; if we endure, we will also reign with him; if we deny ... airplane that crashed in a Pennsylvania field. The hijackers intended to crash the plane into the White House, until a small band of brave passengers, led by Todd Beamer, attacked them and forced the crash landing. There were no ...

6. The Work of An Evangelist

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... Last words are important. So here in our scripture lesson are some of Paul’s last words. The words are a charge – a charge to Timothy, and, if you understand scripture as I do, a charge to us. I charge you. It’s like a judge in the courtroom, or like ... flooded my soul. David sensed the change in me. He moved toward me and fell on my chest, burying his grimy head against my white shirt and tie. Holding him close, I talked to him about Jesus’ love. These weren’t just words; I felt them. I felt love ...

7. Acquired Taste

2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... . What wasn’t to like? Sweet treats like cheesecake and pies and cakes–-even frozen cubes of white dough that magically morphed in the oven into hot cubes of white bread. Check out any freezer case in the supermarket these days and what do you find? A ... strange and new and not altogether welcoming? The stronger and more outspoken the opposition grew in the Ephesian church, the more Timothy’s faith faltered. He believed in the gospel. He had been hand-picked by Paul to perpetuate his ministry in Ephesus ...

8. How to Preach a God-Sized Message to a Media Filled World

2 Timothy 4:1-5

Sermon

James Merritt

... . Finally, Paul goes on to say in verse 4 "And will turn away their ears from the truth and will turn aside to myths." (II Timothy, 4:4, NASB) Here is why it is so important that we preach a God-sized message from the Word of God. If the solid ... he didn't get up and preach a sermon entitled, "How to glow in the snow." Thank God he didn't preach a sermon entitled, "Snow White and the seven disciples." Thank God that he preached a God-sized message, shared the Gospel and gave a 13 year old boy an opportunity ...

9. When to Hold On

II Timothy 3:14-4:5

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... else, so I am tempted to talk about baseball. In fact, I am tempted to switch the sermon from this text in II Timothy, to the Gospel lesson, which is the Parable of the Importunate Widow, who keeps banging on the door of the judge, pleading for justice ... can no longer see that tower, then gather more rocks and make another tower. That is the way they make their way across that white desert. They do this so that if they should ever get lost in their journey, they will be able to find their way home. That ...

10. Whatever It Takes

1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Sermon

James Merritt

... offensive. There is a great illustration of this in the 16th chapter of Acts. It's the first time we meet a young man named Timothy, who was Paul's son in the gospel. His father was a Gentile, therefore he was considered a Gentile. He loved God and he wanted to ... he surrendered to God to go to the mission field. Of all places God sent him to Africa. Now at that time no white man had ever entered into the interior of Africa. Though there were some missionaries on the coast, one was Robert Moffat, who, while ...

11. Onesimus

Isaiah 43:1-13

Sermon

Warren Thomas Smith

... prisoner rushed forward, "My name is Paul, welcome ..." Silence, "And this is my friend, Timothy, he is just leaving." The guard thrust the newcomer into the cell and motioned to Timothy to make a quick exit. The door slammed; hush fell. The youth did not speak ... , that a man who has a black skin, being wronged or outraged by a white man, can have no redress; it being a law in all our Colonies that the oath of a black against a white goes for nothing. What villany is this! That He who has guided you from ...

12. The Utmost Patience for the Foremost Sinner

1 Timothy 1:12-17

Sermon

Charles L. Aaron

... , who writes an open letter every year to Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. King has been dead for over forty years. Nevertheless, Bishop White writes these letters to keep King's memory and influence alive and to discuss racial issues in an indirect way. Something like that may have been going on here in 1 Timothy. When the readers of the letter are reminded about Paul, they may pay closer attention. The question of authorship matters here because this passage talks in a very personal way about Paul's sins. Is ...

13. The Promise that Won’t Be Broken

2 Timothy 1:1-14

Sermon

Clayton A. Lord

... me ... Only Luke is with me ... Demas has forsaken me and gone to Thessalonica." The ground he sleeps on is cold and hard so he asks Timothy to bring the cloak, which he left in Troas. He is bored because time passes slowly and he has little to keep him occupied. He asks ... to talk about their experience growing up in the suburbs. The kids were dressed in black. Their faces were painted pale white and they took on the pallor of death. Their hair was unkempt and they looked lost. Maury kept asking them, "Why ...

14. The Family: A Place For Persons

2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... day I realized that the first family was not in the White House but in Bethlehem.” Isn’t that beautiful? I became an optimist the day I realized that the first family was not in the White House but in Bethlehem. Then she added, “when I falter, I ... that thrilling adventure. You can be sure that out of that family will come children of whom it can be said, as Paul said of Timothy, I often think of that genuine faith of yours, a faith that first appeared in your parents and is now I am convinced in you. ...

15. About That Anger

John 2:12-25

Sermon

King Duncan

... concert in the Deep South. He was just one man—how could he change the system? But a few minutes later, Charles heard the white concert organizer insult the protester. And Charles knew deep in his heart that he needed to take action. He couldn’t accept the injustice ... his faith journey since his daughter’s death. The speaking engagement happened to be in Buffalo, New York, the hometown of Timothy McVeigh. Bud had wrestled with the idea of reaching out to McVeigh’s father ever since he saw him on TV ...

16. The Unfettered Word

2 Timothy 2:8-15

Sermon

Will Willimon

... Tell me I haven't handed over the unfettered word of God; I'm supposed to go home sick. Paul is in chains. He can't be with Timothy or the church. All he can do is to smuggle out whatever unfettered word he can. As a preacher, I too am in chains. Nobody has ever ... silence, then he spoke in measured, sure, certain cadence: ''There is neither male nor female, Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, white nor black, for there is one Lord, one faith, one baptism. Go home, read your Bibles!" The meeting was over. ...

17. Preach the World and Reach the World

2 Timothy 4:1-5

Sermon

James Merritt

... of preachers, both boomers and busters, who are getting away from these very two things. You can sum up Paul's advice to Timothy with this statement: Preach the Word and reach the world. As I share this message with you, keep in mind the backdrop to ... 't get up and preach a sermon entitled, "How to glow in the snow." Thank God he didn't preach a sermon entitled, "Snow White and the Seven Disciples." Thank God he preached the Word, shared the gospel and gave that thirteen-year-old boy an opportunity to be ...

18. Christian Success and Christlikeness

1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Teach the Text

Preben Vang

... teaching but a living example of his lifestyle—the application of his teaching, so to speak. The imitation Paul encourages is visible in Timothy. remind you of my way of life in Christ Jesus. It is not likely that Paul envisioned his reminder would solicit an “aha ... arts, or various service clubs like the Rotary or Kiwanis. While many focus on the top and bottom ranks (like white belts and black belts in Karate), the really interesting growth happens in the middle ranks. This is where participants are ...

19. Household of Faith

II Timothy 1:3-7

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... When it comes to core beliefs and foundational values, what happens at your house is more important than what happens at the White House. In the close quarters of family life we learn to honor God and respect ourselves. In the daily routines of our ... a spark to get the fire going, but it is going to take some wood to keep it burning. And so, Paul writes to his young friend, Timothy, fan the flame that is within you. Stir up the gift that is there. Jesus would say, if you want to keep your lamp burning you ...

20. The Family As Church

2 Timothy 1:3-8

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... your life? What is the overarching, integrating, grounding faith that gives life unity and meaning? How can you communicate that faith to your children and grandchildren? What happens at your house may be more important than what happens at the White House. I. WHAT IS THE FAITH FACTOR OF YOUR FAMILY? When Paul wrote to his young friend Timothy, he begins by noting the sincere, genuine, unwaxed faith which first lived in his grandmother, Lois, and his mother, Eunice, and now has become the guiding light of ...

21. Thanksgiving and Prayer

Colossians 1:1-14

Understanding Series

Arthur G. Patzia

... beautiful example of how Paul combines praise, thanksgiving, and prayer for his readers. 1:3 Though the use of the plural we may mean that Timothy is a part of the prayer, it is more likely an example of the style that Paul employs on other occasions when he freely alternates ... thanksgivings, see P. Schubert, Form and Function of the Pauline Thanksgivings, BZNW 20 (Berlin: Alfred Töpelmann, 1939); J. L. White, Form and Function of the Greek Letter: A Study of the Letter Body in the Non-Literary Papyri and in ...

22. The Healing Fountain of Tears

Revelation 7:9-17

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... Christians to “weep with those who weep.” He thanked the Ephesian elders, and testified to serve them with tears for three years. Timothy cried when he left . . . That is why Trevor Hudson says that every person sits next to a pool of tears. Water ... wrenching “tribulations,” the trials and tortures that are locked within each soul, are relieved and the believer redeemed to “white robe” status. “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.” Heaven will have a severe water shortage. The ...

23. Resurrection: From Slave to Child

Galatians 3:26--4:7

Sermon

Leonard H. Budd

... find. The purity of the Hebrew faith was at stake, he believed. Saul could see it so clearly - in simple black and white terms. "Either the Christians are liquidated, or the religion of Abraham will be doomed." The fire in Saul’s eye was matched by ... the freedom-faith of Christ, proclaiming Jesus as his Lord and Savior. Sometimes the travel was easy, in companionship with Timothy and Gaius and Barnabas and John Mark. Sometimes it was hard travel, chased by angry and violent opponents. Sometimes the travel ...

24. The Rest of the Christmas Story

Isaiah 40:1-31

Sermon

... a better way at Christmas do everything they can to resist what Scripture calls the "love of this present world" (cf 2 Timothy 4:10), because Where meek souls will receive Him still, The dear Christ enters in. It takes a conscious effort to reach ... jail. If you urge that American corporations divest and leave your country, you can be sent to jail. If you shelter someone who is in a white area looking for work, you can be sent to jail. And if you do disappear into jail, you can only hope they don’t torture ...

25. Ring Those Bells

1 Peter 3:8-22

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... image from a cruise ship, aka hangover ship — a hope ship. Instead of a light-blazing, music-blaring, hangover-bringing big white party ship, every time the “S.S. HOPE” pulled into a new port its mission and message spelled out simply four ... the day you died, not the day you born, was celebrated as your birthday because your death day is your birthday into eternity. Timothy Radcliffe, a master of the Dominican Order, has written a book on baptism where he explains how in the dunking down into the ...

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