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2 Corinthians 2:12--3:6

Sermon

King Duncan

... Seminary. Today, he preaches to thousands of people each week, and reaches thousands more with his books and radio broadcasts. He has a fruitful ministry. And it all started with his father, whose conduct was changed by his faith in Christ. (7) Tony Evans' father became a living letter of love through his changed conduct. We communicate our love for God through our confession--what we say, through our conduct--how we act, and finally through our COUNTENANCE--HOW WE APPEAR. Beauty, they say, is only ...

2. New Beginnings

John 1:1-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... and the bickering between them grew quiet. Through times of Bible study and prayer, the entire family began to grow together. “Before, there was conflict, and suddenly there was peace,” says Evans. “Our family became stable and strong.” As a further result of his father’s turnaround, Tony Evans eventually found himself following Christ, to the point that he enrolled at Dallas Theological Seminary. Today he is one of America’s best-known ministers. (5) Sometimes it happens just that dramatically ...

3. For Those Who Are Auditing the Class

Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... . When you audit a class, you go and sit in the classroom, but there are no outside requirements. You don’t have to study. You don’t have to take any tests. You get the information but you don’t have the burden of actually passing the class. Tony Evans goes on to say, “Many Christians come to church on Sunday mornings and audit the sermon. They go to class, have textbook in hand, sit in their regular seat, and listen to the professor. But all they want to do is audit the class. They don’t want ...

4. The Baptism of Jesus

Luke 3:21-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... It meant that, at the risk of their lives, they were becoming part of this group of people who were despised by the greater culture. When you say, “I have been baptized,” that ought to mean something quite significant. I like the simple way that Pastor Tony Evans explains the meaning of baptism. He says, “When a lady gets married, she puts on a ring. That ring does not make her married. She could be married without a ring, just like you could be saved without being baptized. But what the ring does do ...

5. Imperfect Pastors

Exodus 32:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... had no qualms about worshiping the golden calf because they’d never had an actual encounter with God. That means they had no foundation of faith to sustain them when they were stuck in a time of waiting, uncertainty or fear. Pastor Tony Evans has visited Universal Studios, the movie studio behind blockbusters like King Kong, War of the Worlds, or the Fast and Furious franchise. He describes riding a tram through the movie lots and seeing the sets from famous movies. Although the sets look realistic ...

6. A Faith that Does Not Quit

Luke 18:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... about this last week how important it is to keep trusting God, no matter what your situation. This is a major part of the meaning of faith. Having faith is more than simply saying, “I believe in God.” Faith is trusting God whatever your circumstance. Pastor Tony Evans tells an amusing story about a businessman who had to travel to a small town for a meeting. He invited his wife to accompany him. She was excited about the trip . . . until she learned her husband was going to be flown to the town in a ...

7. Made for Joy

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... is not determined by circumstances on the outside. Even though there’s nothing happening out there, there’s plenty happening in here.” Anthony Evans goes on to say, “When you accepted Jesus Christ, He came into the inside. So what’s happening on the outside shouldn’t ... Benjamin Reaves, http://www.csec.org/csec/sermon/reaves_4807.htm. 8. Tony Evans’ Book Of Illustrations (Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2009). 9. Tarbell’s KJV & NRSV Lesson Commentary (Colorado Springs: Cook Communications ...

8. An Unforgettable Baptism

Luke 3:21-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... we are called to live. 1. http://www.sermoncentral.com/illustrations/sermon-illustration-davon-huss-humor-baptism-6468.asp. 2. John Michael Talbot. Cited in Rodney L. Cooper, Holman New Testament Commentary, Mark: 2 (Kindle Edition). 3. Anthony T. Evans, Tony Evans’ Book Of Illustrations (Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2009). 4. http://www.providenceumc.org/sermons/s_020528.htm. 5. H. Eddie Fox and George E. Morris, Let the Redeemed of the Lord Say So! (Franklin, TN.: Providence House Publishers, 1999), p. 94 ...

9. What Love Looks Like

John 13:31-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... the speed limit again. Jesus' new commandment demanded a change of heart and mind and character. You can only fake love for so long before the strain shows through. And it is almost impossible to fake self-sacrificial, agape love; it demands too high a price. As Pastor Tony Evans writes in his book Who Is This King of Glory?, "God's kind of love is sacrificial. If you haven't loved someone to the point of paying a price for that person, you haven't fully loved yet." (4) What price did Jesus pay? He gave up ...

10. Get Rid of the Junk

Jeremiah 16:1--17:18

Sermon

King Duncan

... , where he was spotted by a motorist, who notified police. We comfort ourselves that we can handle a little bit of pig slop in our lives. It’s only when it overwhelms our lives that it’s a problem. Pastor and author Tony Evans tells about a crack that appeared in his bedroom wall. Evans hired a contractor to fix it. The man plastered over the crack and repainted the wall, and it looked as good as new. But within a week, the crack was back. The contractor came back out, replastered, and repainted. A few ...

11. The Handiwork of God

Ephesians 2:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... what we are about when Christ lives within us God’s handiwork. 1. (Old Tappan, NJ: Fleming Revell Company, 1985), pp. 141-144. Richard Nunn Lanier, The Angel Of Marye’s Heights. 2. Michael J. Gleb and Tony Buzan, Lessons From the Art of Juggling (New York: Harmony Books, 1992). 3. http://www.markdroberts.com/htmfiles/sermons/5.9.04.htm 4. Tony Evans’ Book Of Illustrations (Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2009). 5. Outlive Your Life: You Were Made to Make A Difference (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, Inc, 2010).

12. The Word According to Superman

Genesis 15:1-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... as well. The greatest need you and I have is the need to trust God. We’ve talked about this many times before, but it’s true: our greatest need is to trust God. No matter how difficult our circumstances, God will never forget us nor forsake us. Pastor Tony Evans tells a wonderful story that comes from one of the Superman movies. I know some of you grew up on Superman comics or television shows or movies. “Look up in the sky! It’s a bird, it’s a plane. It’s Superman!” In this particular movie ...

13. What Does It Mean to Be Blessed?

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... another island to get their needs met. The blessed island provided everything they needed. “All the stuff you get is outside of you,” continues Evans. “The new car, the new house, and the new money are all fine . . . but they are all extra. They are a bonus. In the ... 94. 4, Barbara Brown Taylor, Gospel Medicine (Cambridge, Mass: Cowley Publication 1995), pp. 145‑146. 5. Tony Evans’ Book Of Illustrations (Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2009). 6. Phillip W. Martin, Jr., http://obroskyds.webs.innerhost.com ...

14. Living to Please God

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Sermon

King Duncan

... his critics nor those who tried to veer him off-course with flattery or lies could make a dent in his contribution. He knew what it took to live a life pleasing to God living a life of integrity and living a life of love. Another preacher named Tony, Tony Evans said it beautifully as well: “When your passion upon getting up each morning is to say, ‘How can I make God look good today?’; when the passion of your life is to someday open your eyes in eternity and hear Jesus say, ‘Well done, My good and ...

15. Acting on Faith

Genesis 17:1-27

Sermon

King Duncan

... timetable . . . But God rewarded them far beyond anything they could ever have imagined. They became a blessing to the entire world. And they had a rich and fulfilling life as well. So can we, friend. So can we. 1. Anthony T. Evans, Tony Evans’ Book of Illustrations (Chicago: Moody Publishers, 2009). 2. http://www.sermonnotebook.org/romans/Rom%204_18 25.htm. 3. Leland Gregory, Stupid History Tales of Stupidity (Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC, 2007), p. 246. 5. King Duncan, The Amazing Law ...

16. Godly Sexual Passion For An X-Rated World

Song of Songs 2:1-17

Sermon

Stephen M. Crotts

... , struggling with the cynicism and futility of life, there is the love between a man and a woman. Warning! Jewish fathers will not allow their children to read this book. It is so absolutely graphic they rightfully fear it might stir their teenagers up with sexual passion! Tony Evans, the one-of-a-kind Black gospel preacher, says, "I'll tell you what the Bible says about sex. If you're single, you can't have any. If you're married, then shop till you drop!" The Song of Solomon is the shop-till-you-drop ...

17. America in the Mirror

2 Kings 17:5-23

Sermon

James Merritt

... the solution to America's problem is not at the ballot box, it is at the prayer rail. Adrian Rogers recently said, "We don't to get too closely aligned to either party. We need to call both parties to repentance and to get right with God." I agree with Tony Evans who said, "God doesn't ride the back of a donkey or an elephant." I will say this: If the Republican Party turns its back on a Pro-life position, we ought to turn our back on the Republican Party. b. Revival Involves a Renewal of Holiness You see ...

18. Where a Cross Should Be Worn

Matthew 6:1-4

Sermon

King Duncan

... and bitterness and fear and rejection and hurt and despair. But it is not the last word on these emotions. The empty tomb is God’s last victorious word on our lives. But none of it would have been possible without the cross. In one of his books pastor Tony Evans points to Philippians 2: 5-11 as the verses that best exemplify who Jesus is and why he came to us. What is the key message in these verses? That Jesus, though having equality with God, humbled himself and took the form of a bond servant, or slave ...

19. The Holy Spirit and You

John 14:15-27

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... to live a longer life, few of us will live a better one." It is time to remember why we are here and how we are here. It is time to remember that we need a little help to be our best. We can't do it by ourselves. Evangelist Tony Evans said, “I was in an airport rushing to catch a plane. I was sweating and puffing when I looked to my right and saw a man passing me by walking half as fast as I was. He had boarded the moving sidewalk that I had missed in my rush to ...

20. A Very Special Man

Luke 2:22-40

Sermon

King Duncan

... star quality." (4) Does he now? Is that how you see Jesus with sex appeal and star quality? Modern images of Jesus are fascinating. Norm Evans, former Miami Dolphins lineman, wrote a book titled ON GOD'S SQUAD. In it he says, "I guarantee you Christ would be the toughest guy ... 1995) , p. 16. 4. Quoted in NEWSWEEK. Cited in GROUP, May/June 1996, p. 21. 5. Yancey, p. 19. 6. Tony Campolo, WAKE UP AMERICA!, (Nashville: HarperCollins Publishers, 1991), pp. 120-121. 7. James W. Moore, STANDING ON THE PROMISES OR ...

21. A Sure Path to the NFL

1 John 2:28--3:10

Sermon

King Duncan

... of Private Life, From Pagan Rome to Byzantium (Cambridge: The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 1987), 9. Cited by Rev. Joe Evan, http://day1.org/3039-its_coming. 4. “Three Stories of Gratitude and Powerful Love” by Scott Isay From the book Ties That Bind: ... 1. 6. Philip Yancey, The Jesus I Never Knew. Cited at https://www.tonycooke.org/funeral-resources/goinghome_stories/ Tony Cooke Ministries. 7. “Trent Shelton: How Failure Inspired Him to Find a New Purpose” by Trent Shelton, Guideposts ...

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