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Mark 1:35-39

Sermon

Thomas Long

... the Christian Life (Notre Dame, Indiana: Ave Maria Press, 1974), p. 14. 2. Elie Wiesel, The Town Beyond the Wall, as quoted in Robert McAfee Brown, Creative Dislocations: The Movement of Grace (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1980), p. 90. 3. The story about Carlyle Marney is told in William H. Willimon, Sighing for Eden: Sin, Evil, and the Christian Faith (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1985), p. 24. 4. William H. Willimon, What’s Right With the Church (San Francisco: Harper and Row Publishers, 1985), pp. 112-3.

2. Please Pass the Resurrection Biscuits

Luke 24:35-48

Sermon

King Duncan

... http://day1.org/1869-resurrection_biscuits. 2. In the Eye of the Storm (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Inc.), pp. 176-177). 3. When the Game Is Over, It All Goes Back in the Box (Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 2007). 4. William H. Willimon, The Best of William H. Willimon: Acting Up in Jesus’ Name (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2012). 5. http://www.nnedaog.org/sermons/SERCAL6.HTM. 6. Contributed. Author unknown. From a Wayne, Nebraska, Hospice Newsletter. 7. Leslie D. Weatherhead, Time for God (Nashville: Abingdon Press ...

3. Have You Been Pruned?

John 15:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... your glory?” If you can, you are among God’s elect and God will use you in a wondrous way. 1. Contributed. Source: The Upper Room magazine. 2. Steve Bivans, The End of Fear Itself (Shireness Publishing. Kindle Edition). 3. Merrill C. Tenney, John: The Gospel of Belief (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1948), pp. 227‑28. 4. William H. Willimon, The Best of Will Willimon: Acting Up in Jesus’ Name Abingdon Press. Kindle Edition.

4. Behold The Man Who Trained Disciples

Luke 10:1-20

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... serve. David Livingston said of his missionary journeys in Africa, "Jesus and I went through the jungles together." That is who we serve. That same kind of success is certain when we remember the nature of our service. We cannot do everything. But we can do something. William H. Willimon told of a man who said, "A good teacher must be content to be a sower rather than a reaper." He went on to say teachers do not see good results immediately. The good they do shows up later on.5 That same kind of success is ...

5. The Power of One Passion and One Prayer

Acts 1:6-14

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

... Life Kit, November 29, 2022. https://www.npr.org/2022/10/19/1129907651/improv-can-build-confidence-heres-how-to-apply-it-to-your-everyday-life. 5. Steven J. Cole, https://bible.org/seriespage/lesson-52-one-thing-necessary-luke-1038-42. 6. Dr. William H. Willimon, What’s Right with the Church (Harper & Row, 1985), p. 112, cited in St. Paul’s Letters to the Philippians by The Reverend Eric S. Ritz. 7. John C. Maxwell, Deuteronomy: The Communicator’s Commentary, (Waco: Word Books, 1987), p.107. Cited by ...

6. Christianity and Conflict: Dual Citizenship (Part VII)

Philippians 1:1-11

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... Duke Chapel. He tells the story of a young Christian woman, Anne, who just happened to hear one sermon William had preached that produced great conflict in the future direction and purpose of her life. Well, Pastor Willimon received an anxious call from Anne''s Daddy. The father, with great excitement, exclaimed: "Do you know what''s ... , 1991), p. 64. 2. IBID, p. 136. 3. Earl C. Davis, First Baptist Church pulpit, 8/30/92. 4. Dr. William H. Willimon, WHAT'S RIGHT WITH THE CHURCH (Harper & Row, 1985), p. 112.

7. More Than Meets The Eye

Luke 17:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... well. 1. Martin B. Copenhaver, LIVING FAITH WHILE HOLDING DOUBTS (New York: Pilgrim Press, 1989), pp. 37-38. 2. Michael E. Williams, FRIENDS FOR LIFE (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1989), pg. 120. 3. UPPER ROOM DISCIPLINES 1992 (Nashville: Upper Room Books, 1991), pg. 288. 4. Harry Emerson Fosdick, THE MEANING OF FAITH (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1950), pg. 39. 5. William H. Willimon, WHAT'S RIGHT WITH THE CHURCH (San Francisco: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1985), pp. 112-113. 6. Frederick Buechner, THE CLOWN IN ...

8. Fulfilled, Or Just Full?

Sermon

Alex Gondola

John 6:24-31; Acts 16:11-15 William H. Willimon, Professor of Liturgy and Worship at Duke University, author of over twenty books, is one of America's most prolific lecturers on the subject of worship. I've heard Willimon several times. I've always found him to be insightful and delightful. One thing that makes him so engaging and so effective is his lack of pretense and his honesty about himself. He talks quite openly about his struggles in life and his struggles with faith. Like many of us, ...

9. Elvis and the King

John 18:33-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... of Madison Avenue Baptist Church in New York, NY, http://day1.org/1870-trust_jesus_and_elvis. 2. Quoted in Homiletics, 10/15/2000. Cited by Dr. Mickey Anders, http://www.pikevillefirstchristianchurch.org/Sermons/Sermon20000910.html. 3. William H. Willimon, The Best of Will Willimon: Acting Up in Jesus’ Name (Abingdon Press. Kindle Edition). 4. I Have a Dream, 191. Cited by Greg Garrett, http://day1.org/3357-if_christ_is_king_what_does_that_mean. 5. Clifton Fadiman, Bartlett’s Book of Anecdotes (Little ...

10. Taking Charge

Joshua 5:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... taught, That everything I do that's wrong is . . . Someone else's fault. (2) Not a great poem, perhaps, but it is an apt description of the attitude of many people in our society. They refuse to take responsibility for their own actions. Professor William H. Willimon of Duke University reports that every year in his First-Year-Student Seminar, he presents the case of Dave for the students to debate. Dave is a young man who, after a night of partying with his friends, drives himself home. On the way, Dave ...

11. Lord of All

Isaiah 40:1-31

Sermon

Curtis Lewis

... Before him they are helpless. The prophet pictures God as blowing upon these earthly rules, and when he does so, they are helpless. William Willimon tells the story of an acquaintance of his who visited Russia in the late '70s when the Cold War was at its peak ... over all. God will renew and restore his people around his Lordship. 1. William H. Willimon, Peculiar Speech: Preaching to the Baptized (William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company: Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1992) p. 20. 2. "The Man Who Heard Voices," Alan ...

12. Carrying Worshipers out on Stretchers

Acts 2:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... early church. And I believe it can be ours if we pray more and love more and serve Christ and our community more. Then the Holy Spirit would flood this room, and who knows what might happen then. 1. “Open the Door,” by William H. Willimon, Pulpit Resource, April/May/June 1996, p. 8. 2. John C. Maxwell, Partners in Prayer (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1996). 3. All-Star Bloopers from All-Star Youth Workers (Loveland, CO: Group Publishing, 2001), pp. 101-103. 4. “Sweet Harmony Chapel” told by ...

13. Face To Face With The Devil

Mark 1:9-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... and reject without hesitation that which would weaken and destroy us. And we have this promise. God will be there for us. If we ask, He will surely help us to overcome. 1. NEWSWEEK, August 30, 1993, p. 6. 2. "The Dangers of Growing," William H. Willimon, THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY, July/August 1993, Vol. 24:4, p 39. 3. John Lestock, Trinity Lutheran Church, Owatonna, Minnesota. 4. Jack Canfield & Mark V. Hansen, CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL, (Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc.), 1993, pp. 273-274.

14. And On the Third Day...

John 2:1-11

Sermon

William G. Carter

... bride and groom, on the other hand, are drooling in anticipation of eros, the earthy love that they can’t wait to express.”1 Willimon is onto something. The glory of God is revealed in a very common human occasion. After all, that’s the central theme of the ... Risen Christ might do among you and me, as he comes in the wild, unpredictable grace of God. 1. William H. Willimon, “June Weddings,” On a Wild and Windy Mountain (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1984), pp. 116-117. 2. Fred B. Craddock, et.al., ...

15. Finding Jesus

John 1:29-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... Peter, leader of the early church. Peter became a disciple of Jesus thanks to the witness of his brother, Andrew. History would never again be the same. William Willimon, professor at Duke Divinity School, remembers when a friend of his visited the Soviet Union in the 1970s. Upon his return he announced that the church ... and Steve Fayer with Sarah Flynn, (New York: Bantam Books, 1990), pp. 470-471. 5. William H. Willimon, Peculiar Speech (Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1992), pp. 90.

16. The House Of Our Dreams

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... in her heart and in her mind. And that brings us to the focus of our reflection tonight. Listen to verse 39: "And when they had performed everything according to the law of the land, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth." William H. Willimon, Dean of the Chapel at Duke University, preached a sermon once with a marvelous title, "The Great Resumption After the Grand Intrusion." And this was his theme – Mary and Joseph's return to Nazareth. Isn't that a suggestive notion -- and isn't that ...

17. A Difficult Day to Follow Jesus

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

King Duncan

... lesson for this day? After all, this is the ultimate lesson in all of scripture on the subject of forgiveness and, when it comes to 9-11, forgiveness is the last thing many Americans plan to do. The day after September 11, Bishop William H. Willimon saw a couple being interviewed on the news. They were standing on the street, before the wreckage of ground zero, obviously in great grief. Their beloved daughter had perished in the cataclysm. Through tears, they shared their grief with the reporter. The ...

18. Where's George?

Luke 15:1-7, Luke 15:8-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... , Janie insisted on seeing her father. As she leaned over his body and cried, Sue glanced around the room. She happened to see a piece of paper on Mr. Williams' night stand. Sue picked it up, glanced at the name on top, and handed it to Janie. The young woman read it aloud: "My dearest Janie, I forgive you. ... of the Day, November 1, 1994, p. 60. 4. Naylor, Thomas H., William H. Willimon, and Magdalena R. Naylor, The Search For Meaning (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1994), 209. 5. Guideposts Magazine, 1979.

19. The Original "Average Joe"

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... is with him. Just as with all of us "Average Joes." And that IS reason to celebrate. Amen! 1. Matthew 1:3-6 2. Frederick Dale Bruner, The Christbook : a historical/theological commentary : Matthew 1-12 , (Waco : Word Books, 1987) 3. William Barclay, CD-ROM, Daily Study Bible Series, (Liguori, MO : Liguori Faithware, 1996) Used by permission of Westminster/John Knox Press 4. William H. Willimon, "Pulpit Resource," Vol. 31, No. 4, p. 51 5. Howard Chapman, Via PresbyNet, "Sermonshop 1998 12 20," #64, 12/17/98

20. Christ Has Gone Up

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... our society today--particularly the tension between the “Black lives matter” movement and police departments across our land. However, some of you are old enough to know that we have been here before. In his fine book, On a Wild and Windy Mountain, William H. Willimon tells of being in New Haven, Connecticut as a student at Yale in l970 during the famous Black Panther Trial. Those of you who remember that turbulent era recall the strife, discord and agony that tormented our society in those days. During ...

21. God Has Gone Up

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... book, ON A WILD AND WINDY MOUNTAIN, William H. Willimon tells of being in New Haven, Connecticut as a student at Yale in l970 during the famous Black Panther Trial. Those of you who remember that turbulent era recall the strife, discord and agony that tormented our society. During the week that the crisis at New Haven reached its peak, Willimon attended a choral mass at a nearby Catholic Parish. A boy's choir was singing, "Deus Ascendit, "God Has Gone Up." Willimon mused, "Just as I thought. God Has Gone ...

22. Who Owns the Cloud: Google or God?

Luke 21:25-36

Sermon

King Duncan

... even though you are probably not old enough to have listened to it. In 1938 Orson Welles broadcast a radio dramatization of H. G. Wells’ story War of the Worlds. This broadcast was intended to sound like a report of an invasion of the Earth ... the final victory has yet to be won, we live in anticipation and assurance. So, Advent is here. Let the watch begin. Bishop William H. Willimon says he once read in the newspaper of a woman--he thinks she lived in Louisiana--who had raised about a dozen foster ...

23. Moving At The Speed Of Light: Jerusalem: What Word Would You

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

... . So what would you say to them in that time long ago -- of God, of Jesus, of the church? What will you say to them now? William Willimon in his book Resident Aliens suggests that we in the church live as a colony within an alien culture. In part the mission is to sustain and ... Augusta Chronicle, March 4,1995. 3. Stanley Hauerwas and William H.Willimon, Resident Aliens (Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1989). 4. John Weispfenning, "Kuralt Was Model of Good Journalism," The Columbus Dispatch, July 11, 1997, p. 11 A ...

24. Splashed with the Spirit

Luke 3:21-38, Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

William G. Carter

... it. Let’s face it: as far as faith is concerned, some people are late bloomers. It takes a while for some people to gain understanding. Will Willimon tells about a church gathering where people were taking turns giving testimonies about their religious experiences. One man stood and said, “I was a Methodist for 38 ... Why, that power was given to us right over there ... at the baptismal font. 1. William H. Willimon, Pulpit Resource, 23.1, p. 10. 2. I am grateful to Thomas G. Long for telling me this story.

25. The Difference Is You

Matthew 5:13-16

Sermon

King Duncan

... truly become the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world." Of course, there is a glitch to all this. Sometimes salt burns and light glares. William Willimon tells about a group of church women who were looking for a service project in their community. They wanted to be salt and light. One of the women ... New York: Doubleday, 1988), p. 144. 3. Upper Room May-June 1992, May 16, 1992, p. 19. 4. William H. Willimon,What ™s Right with the Church (San Francisco: Harper & Row, Publishers, 1985), pp. 74-78.

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