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Job 32:1--37:24

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Daniel J. Estes

... him to finish. In 35:16 Elihu accused Job of multiplying words, but he outdoes Job, sounding like a talking windup toy that will not quit. His “little longer” turns into his longest speech, encompassing chapters 36 and 37. 36:3 I will ascribe justice to my Maker. In 35:2, Elihu misconstrued Job as calling God’s righteousness into account. Elihu now insists that he will champion the justice of God. Elihu claims that what he says is right, because he has received his knowledge from afar, from the God ...

2. How to Rub People the Right Way

Acts 4:36-37

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James Merritt

... Barney to the rescue. Here comes the Minister of Encouragement. That is the mark of a real encourager; he will champion the underdog. He will jump on the bandwagon when everybody else is jumping off. He'll walk into your house when the whole world ... 105. This 65 year old man was so discouraged he decided to commit suicide. He went under a shade tree, wrote out his last will and testament, determined to end his life. Well, somehow his wife found out about his scheme and confronted him, and said, "Let me tell ...

3. Jesus Did Some Strange Things

Matthew 11:2-12

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Porter Taylor

... we want: Some of us want a first-century Jonathan Edwards - breathing fire and brimstone, scaring the heaven into people. Or maybe we want an ideological Jesus who will champion our favorite cause, who will assure us that God is for gun control or against abortion? Or maybe we would prefer a gentle, Good Shepherd Jesus who will not demand anything of us, but will assure us that He loves us just the way we are. Sooner or later our ideas about Jesus do not conform with reports of what he is doing either ...

4. Barnabas and Saul Sent Off

Acts 13:1-3

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... ” is from Cyrene, in North Africa. Finally, Manaen’s connection with “Herod the tetrarch” points to his social location, and he is to be counted among the aristocrats. It is perhaps not an accident that among such a group God would raise up two who will champion the first extensive mission trip. The explicit guidance of the Holy Spirit at the beginning of this journey points to the significance of this event. The fact that Barnabas and Saul are “set apart” (13:2) for the work of God by his own ...

5. The Secret Of Champions

Hebrews 12:1-13

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King Duncan

... to refuse to face facts. (3) We face faith. We look to Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. We draw our strength from him and then we set our face to finishing the race. That is the ultimate secret of champions. We know where we are going and we know that we will be triumphant because we know he is with us. One of the world ™s most famous runners through life is Donald Trump, also one of the world ™s wealthiest persons. He said recently in an interview as he contemplated the meaning and ...

6. The Upside Of The Practice - Performance Equation

Galatians 6:1-10

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Robert R. Kopp

... you still be waiting when it's too late? All of the above reminds me that we don't have forever to reach our goals. That's why champions in every walk of life work so hard every day! You may have seen Lee Trevino's commercial for Top Flite golf balls. He holds up a ball and says, "This ball will improve your game." Then he adds, "Of course, it will really help if you hit it 500 times a day." By the time my son Ben was a senior in high school, it was obvious that our Lord had given him the ...

7. A Real Champion

2 Timothy 4:7

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... what you think it means. [Hold up the card.] How many of you have ever heard of ROUND 15? Here is another hint that will help you guess what the word and number mean. [Show them the boxing gloves.] That’s right, a boxing match. But not just any boxing match. When you go 15 rounds that means you are a champion boxer or you are fighting for the championship. St. Paul was a champion, and he talked a lot about fighting. Of course, St. Paul did not use his fists. St. Paul fought against all people who worked ...

8. Marks Of A Champion

1 Timothy 6:3-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... we seeking to do for God? If we are content with simply being righteous or even being godly, we can never be Christian champions. Righteousness, godliness, faith. And the fourth quality is LOVE. Without love, as St. Paul wrote in I Corinthians 13, all of the other ... They asked him what he thought about it. "It's not so bad," he said. "We didn't come up here to take things easy. This will toughen us up." (2) It's good to be tough. Too many of us are soft. We crumble the first time something painful happens to ...

9. Running For Joy

Hebrews 12:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... . Jesus showed us what is possible. And Jesus paved the way for us to experience a glorious victory. Let's consider for a moment what is required to be a great runner--as well as a champion of our faith. First comes the training. If you're going to be a champion at any endeavor, you've got to be willing to give your best. Pastor John Ortberg once said something that I think is enormously important. He was speaking on the biblical admonition to train for godliness. Here is what he said: "There is an enormous ...

10. Using our Special Talents

Romans 12:6-8

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... on the wall? Not very good, was he? But when he is filled with milk he is terrific. You can be like Charley and Sally and Pat and work hard at using the talents that God has given you. If you use your special talents well, you will not only please God, but your friends and family as well. CHRISTIAN CHAMPIONS 1 Corinthians 9:24--10:5, verse 27: I treat my body hard and make it obey me, for, having been an announcer myself, I should not want to be disqualified. Object: Exercises; calisthenics. Good morning ...

11. When You Have To Face Your Own Personal Goliath

1 Samuel 17:1-58

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James W. Moore

... expect it. - It may come suddenly and with no warning… - But, one thing you can be sure of, one thing you can count on… IT WILL COME! - The giant (the Bad Day) you have to face may come in a hospital room. - It may come in a doctor’s clinic. - Or, in a ... Joe Louis, the Champ. All Billy Conn needed to do was continue this for three more rounds and he would be the heavy-weight champion of the world. But suddenly, he abandoned his plan… and decided to slug it out with Joe Louis. He wanted to knock Joe ...

12. We Are the Champions

Romans 12:1-8

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Larry Lange

... so much that the Nitpickers crucified him, as it was that Jack had crucified himself. Finally, the congregation was all too willing to sit back and watch it all happen. They weren't particularly eager to share their gifts. They said stuff like ... s way of telling stories. The Messiah was crucified as a bad guy. Christ was a Lamb who was slain, just like a State Champion Steer. But our Champion was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father. So too shall the whole body of Christ and all his weakest members ...

13. The Gospel According to Christ’s Enemies

John 11:1-16

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Richard Hoefler

... Mary and Martha must have looked upon the death of their brother and wondered why God let that happen to Lazarus. Jesus, on the other hand, looked at the death of Lazarus and said, "This has happened to bring glory to God, and will be the means by which the Son of God will receive glory." Jesus took the champion’s view, which is to use the storms and destructive high winds of life to one’s advantage. It is the power and the glory of God to bring good out of evil. Tony Jacklin, the young man who shot the ...

14. For Us Or Against Us?

Mark 9:38-50

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Frank Ramirez

... of papyrus — there are no awards for second or third place. There’s no honorable mention. You are either the champion, or you’re nothing. To the ancient Greeks athletic competitions had one winner. Everyone else was a loser. But in our ... Whoever is not against us is for us. For truly I tell you, whoever gives you a cup of water to drink because you bear the name of Christ will by no means lose the reward (9:40-41).” A cup of cold water in the name of Jesus? It sounds a lot like Matthew 25, where Jesus ...

15. Our Champion Rides Into Battle

Isaiah 50:1-11

Sermon

Gerald Whetstone

... air and snorts as the rider reins him in at the castle gate. The knight bangs his lance on the mighty doors and shouts his challenge: "Who will contend with me? Let us face one another. Who dares to be my opponent? Let him present himself!" Day by day a giant from the ranks ... ." Never underestimate the power of the grace of God and the gifts of the Spirit. With such power Christ, as our champion, rode into Jerusalem that day of passion and palms. Such power is ours, too, for the great crises of our day ...

16. David’s Faith Ignites a Victory

1 Samuel 17:1-58

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... paralyzing fear. In this account, Saul and the Israelites serve as a literary foil for David. David’s faith is impressive, but especially so when seen against the backdrop of their fear. One expects that Saul, as the leader of Israel’s armies, will be the champion, going out in the Lord’s power and representing God and Israel in single combat. But Saul and the army are unable to see beyond their senses. When they hear the Philistine’s arrogant challenge, they are overcome by fear (v. 11). When ...

17. The Call to Be Champions

Mk 1:14-20

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King Duncan

... practice to see what kind of young men he had, winners or quitters. He made a sign with a slogan on it and hung it above the locker room door. The sign read: "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions." Of course, not everyone stayed. One morning Schembechler came to the office and looked at the sign. Underneath the words "Those Who Stay Will Be Champions" someone had written, "And those who quit will be doctors, lawyers, and captains of industry." I suppose both those sentiments have truth to them. Either way you ...

18. A Higher Calling

Mark 1:14-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... .” Of course, not everyone stayed. One morning Schembechler came to the office and looked at the sign. Underneath the words “Those Who Stay Will Be Champions” someone had written, “And those who quit will be doctors, lawyers, and captains of industry.” Not everyone has what it takes to answer the call to be champions, regardless of the field or profession. A little item circulated for a while on the Internet. It was about life in the Navy. It was directed at people who think Navy life is glamorous ...

19. How Do You See It Now?

Haggai 2:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... the second try. As he stood back for his third and final attempt, however, Walter pictured himself going over the bar. A few minutes later the feat was accomplished. The boy they thought would never walk became the world high jump champion. (2) Most of us will not see ourselves as world high jump champions. Still it is important for us to ask ourselves what we do see. Do you see yourself as a victim, a misfit? Or do you see yourself as a person of enormous potential? How do you see yourself? IN THE SECOND ...

20. Running the Race

Philippians 3:4-11, 2 Timothy 4:7

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Steven E. Albertin

... what everyone would have thought of him last year while he was still at Texas Tech if he had claimed to be the champion of the NCAA Tournament even before it started because Florida had won the year before? That sounds ludicrous! Even loyal Bob Knight ... been promised to us. I can assure you that when we start to live our lives like this, eyes will roll. Our neighbors will snicker. The critics will shake their heads. Many will wonder if we haven't gone off the deep end. But as they watch us run our race and ...

21. David on the Run

1 Sam 21:1–22:5

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Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... one with you? By quoting the priest, the narrator highlights David’s vulnerability and introduces even more tension into the developing plot. How will David now respond, given that he is a wanted man? 21:2 As for my men. David makes up a story, claiming ... dimensions, as if it can provide deliverance. When David arrives in Gath (armed with the weapon of the late Gittite champion!), the Lord uses the Philistines, albeit inadvertently, to confront David with his destiny and remind him of his past success. ...

22. On the Wrong Plane (New)

Romans 8:28-39

Sermon

King Duncan

... never accomplish great things with her life, as most of us define "great things." She will never win any awards or academic honors. Few of us would look to Shannon as an example of "victorious Christian living." "But," Anthony writes, "she is a thousand times more important to the kingdom of God than all the champions on earth because she's totally without guile or self-seeking." Others learn about love by being around Shannon. They learn about compassion and humility. (2) Many of us need to understand this ...

23. Bread From Heaven

John 6:25-59

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King Duncan

... a handful of women. They had no earthly power, as we measure power. And yet Jesus saw what they could be, and he declared, ". . . you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth." (Acts 1:8) We have no greater encourager ... put the following sign on the door of her team's locker room: "1990 National Champions: Get Comfortable With It." Were these women really champions? Not yet. In fact, they were currently performing beneath their skill level. Coach VanDerveer ...

24. You Can Be Happy

Mark 1:29-34

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King Duncan

... icons beyond the 20th century. Monroe, Elvis and Ali. Muhammed Ali was the unprecedented three-time world heavyweight boxing champion. His picture appeared on the cover of magazines and Newspaper for two decades. Probably more press than any other ... little bird singing, fit to burst its heart. Isn't it a glorious morning? How good it is to be alive!" That young man did not will himself to that change of attitude. It was not a choice he made. Something happened to him within. He fell in love. He was touched. ...

25. Weed-Pulling

Matthew 13:24-30

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Richard Patt

... the weeds you might pull up some of the wheat along with them. Let the wheat and the weeds both grow together until harvest, and then I will tell the harvest workers: Pull up the weeds first and tie them in bundles to throw in the fire; then gather in the wheat and put it ... it would have been better for this farmer and his radishes if I had never pulled his so-called "weeds" at all. A champion weed-puller indeed! But most of us are inclined toward weed-pulling. We see evil in the world, in our own city or ...

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