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Matthew 9:9-13

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... be a participant, not just an observer. To live in expectancy, not just expectation. One of my favorite moments in the best-seller The Shack is this great comparison between expectancy and expectation. In a chapter called, "Verbs and other freedoms,” William P. Young talks about institutions of marriage, of religion, politics and economics. His thesis is that our hope for the future in each one of these arenas is in changing our speech from stagnant nouns to dramatic verbs. Expectancy is alive and active ...

2. Extraordinary Faith

Luke 7:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

Sometimes even in the secular world we encounter cases of extraordinary faith. PEOPLE magazine recently reported about such a case involving professional acrobat Henri Rechatin. When Henri was a younger man, he used to do a high-wire act across Niagara Falls. During one of his performances, he requested a volunteer from the crowd to ride piggyback across the falls with him. A young lady named Janyck accepted the challenge. They have been married now for 25 years. Obviously, if someone will go with you ...

3. Power for Today

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... My guess is that this was one sermon that made a lasting impression. I read another interesting story told by William P. Barker years ago in Tarbell’s Teachers Guide. This one took place in Denver, Colorado. It was a beautiful clear day ... the prophet Joel: ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those ...

4. I Shall Rise Again!

I Corinthians 15:19-26 · Luke 24:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... she wished for her mortal lover. Aurora chose immortality. He would live with her forever. But she forgot to ask that he would remain young forever. So he just grew older and older and could not die. The gift she prayed for became a curse. What use is life ... there. He is alive. He is victorious, and because he lives, we, too, can live victorious lives as well. 1. Dr. William P. Barker, Tarbell’s Teacher’s Guide, Sept. 1999-Aug. 2000 (Colorado Springs: David C. Cook Church Ministries Curriculum, 1999). 2. ...

5. A Tale Of Two Brothers

Matthew 21:28-32

Sermon

King Duncan

... 're law abiding, but, for the most part we are passive. Our sins are generally ones of omission. We're like a young man that Jesus told about who had good intentions. The problem was putting those good intentions into action. You remember the story. A ... p. 15. 3. Robert Dale, LEADERSHIP FOR A CHANGING CHURCH. 4. Dr. William P. Barker, TARBELL'S, (Elgin, Illinois: David C. Cook Church Ministries, 1994). 5. SELLING POWER, June 2000, p. 96. 6. David Halberstam, "Becoming Michael Jordan," VANITY FAIR, Oct. 1998, p ...

6. A Time For Miracles

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... pocket. "Maybe my son won't get that special toy for Christmas, but this was a child who would never see Christmas," says Williams. Young cried when Hoffman called to tell her the news. "I didn't know what I was going to do," she says. "I would ... a cinch. 1. "I Knew You Would Come" by Elizabeth King English. 2. GUIDEPOSTS, December, 1995, p. 33-35. 3. WINSTON-SALEM (NC) JOURNAL, 12/25/95, p. A2, "Letter to Santa Asks for Bare Essentials." 4. "Today's Other News," AMERICA ONLINE. 5. "The Kindness of ...

7. Victorious, but Not Unscarred

John 20:24-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... you and me. It’s like a story that William Barclay once told about a young French soldier in the First World War who was seriously wounded. His arm was so badly smashed that it had to be amputated. He was a handsome young man, and the surgeon was grieved that he ... . 3. James S. Hewett, ed., Illustrations Unlimited, p. 165. 4. “Among the Believers,” September 24, 1995, p. 62. 5. http://www.faithandleadership.duke.edu/sermons/scars- hope. 6. Dr. William P. Barker, Tarbell’s Teacher’s Manuel (Elgin, IL ...

8. Lips And Hearts

Romans 10:8b-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... thoughtful, wise, and intelligent young man. Surprisingly Neil was chosen to speak at an FCA national conference. Over a thousand young athletes were in attendance ... p. 38. 3. Charles Colson, "The Kingdom of God and Human Kingdoms," TRANSFORMING OUR WORLD: A CALL TO ACTION (Portland, OR: Multnomah, 1988), 154-55. 4. Lexington HERALD-LEADER, September 29, 1994, p. A2. 5. Ron Lee Davis, BECOMING A WHOLE PERSON IN A BROKEN WORLD (Grand Rapids, MI: Discovery House Publishers, 1990), pp. 125-126. 6. Dr. William P ...

9. Acting on Faith

Genesis 17:1-27

Sermon

King Duncan

... during the summer and immediately went to St. Viator’s College to see Father William J. Bergan, a very good friend. Father Bergan was on the tennis court when he ... him straight in the eyes. Father Bergan asked: “Fulton, do you believe in God?” Young Sheen replied: “You know that I do.” Father Bergan said: “I mean practically, not ... History Tales of Stupidity (Kansas City, MO: Andrews McMeel Publishing, LLC, 2007), p. 246. 5. King Duncan, The Amazing Law of Influence (New Orleans: Pelican Press, ...

10. Past / Future

Mark 1:35-39, Mark 1:29-34

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Only Jesus can free us from our hurtful past. Summary: Leo, a young man in business, is liked and encouraged by his manager, but he has some hang-ups: his mother and father are still controlling him -- so much so that he can't relate to others. Playing Time: 4 minutes Setting: A business office Props: Two ropes Computer printout Costumes: Joel, Leo -- business suits Momma and Poppa -- casual Time: The present Cast: Joel -- the manager Leo -- works for Joel Momma Poppa JOEL: (ENTERS ALONG WITH LEO. ...

11. Waking the Giant

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... by the prophet Joel: ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days ... Today, July/August 1995, p. 8. 3. Dr. William P. Barker, Tarbell’s (Elgin, IL: David C. Cook Church Ministries, 1994). 4. The 365-Day Devotional Commentary (Colorado Springs: ChariotVictor Publishing, 1990), p. 1009. 5. http://www ...

12. Where Did He Get Such Authority?

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... field in his footsteps, until finally someone had cleared a path for all the other soldiers. With their hearts in their throats, the young soldiers agreed to the plan. Which one would be chosen to walk the field first? To their surprise, the commander began walking across ... 1996), p. 104. 3. Kenneth McFarland, Eloquence in Public Speaking (Englewood Cliffs, NJ.: Prentice-Hall, Inc., 1961), p. 31. 4. Diane M. Komp, M.D. A Window to Heaven (Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing House, 1992), p. 18. 5. William ...

13. Do You Have The Glory?

John 17:20-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... , merciful, stern . . . Fun has a sense of humor . . . He wants me to obey him. (5) Those Junior High young people have a pretty good grasp on who God is. Certainly God is all those things and more and ... p. 18. 2. Tony Campolo, EVERYTHING YOU'VE HEARD IS WRONG (Dallas: Word Publishing, 1992), pp. 164165. 3. Mary Loftus, "The Other Side of Fame," PSYCHOLOGY TODAY, May/June 1995, p. 74. 4. Dr. William P. Barker, TARBELL'S TEACHER'S GUIDE, (Elgin, Illinois: David C. Cook, 1994). 5. "Insight," Sept./Oct. 1996, p ...

14. Financial Freedom

Luke 16:1-15

Sermon

King Duncan

... he left in the parking lot at Central Park. What the rich young man never had, evidently, was the joy and meaning in life for which he yearned. One of the investigators concluded that the young man’s suicide was the result of a very modern disease of ... heaven. 1. Pastor Dan Mangler’s Sunday Sermon, http://www.smlc‑elca.org/Sunday_sermons/october_12_2003_sermon.html. 2. Dr. William P. Barker, Tarbell’s (Elgin, Illinois: David C. Cook Church Ministries, 1994). 3. Reverend Eric S. Ritz, http://www. ...

15. A Violent Wind

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... me a precious gift. You helped me realize that for the last several years I have been in a prison of my own creation.” (10) This young seminarian went to minister to this woman. His intentions were good, but his actions were inept. That’s all right, because when we go out to ... 3. Yitta Halberstam and Judith Levanthal (Holbrook, MA: Adams Media Corporation, 1997), p. 183. 4. (Grand Rapids: Baker Book House Company, 1992). 5. Dr. William P. Barker, Ed., Tarbell's Teacher's Guide (Elgin, IL. David C. Cook ...

16. Washing Away The Junk

Luke 3:21-22

Sermon

King Duncan

... and explaining how some churches baptize by immersion and others by sprinkling. "Does anyone know how the Quakers baptize?" he asked the class. A young man responded, "Oats?" (2) Thankfully all Christians use water, not oats, but today we celebrate the washing away of all the junk that ... 3032. 2. THE DISCIPLE. Cited in THE UNITED CHURCH OBSERVER, October 1995, p. 55. 3. Merrill C. Tenney, NEW TESTAMENT TIMES (Grand Rapids, Mich.: William 4. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1965), 182. 5. Bruce Larson, THE ...

17. The List (A Drama about Prayer)

Drama

Dave Marsh

Director's Notes: When I first became a Christian, I would pray about everything. I mean, every single thing - no matter how small. We forget that the Father wants to hear every little request. He delights in it. Somehow, just like the mom and dad in this sketch, we grow older and forget this. This drama focuses on this and reminds us to have child-like faith... Cast: John: A dad Wendy: A mom Katie: Kid Props: A couch Christmas decorations Boombox Andy Williams tape (Most Wonderful Time of the Year) Paper ...

18. Piercing A Hole In The Darkness

Job 38:1--41:34

Sermon

King Duncan

... the hunger of the lions when they crouch in their dens or lie in wait in a thicket? Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God and wander about for lack of food?" God answered Job. Take a moment to reflect on the wonder of that moment. In ... we do not walk alone. 1. Sheila Walsh. The Desert Experience (Nashville: Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2001), pp. 182-183. 2. Dr. William P. Barker, Tarbell's (Elgin, Illinois: David C. Cook Church Ministries, 1994). 3. Paul Smith. God's Plan For Our Good ( ...

19. The Hope Of A Girl-- And The Hope Of The World

Isaiah 7:1-25

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... of a girl and the hope of the world. Young Mary, approaching marriage, had wonderful hopes about her own little ... p. 53. 3. John Killinger, The Greatest Teachings Of Jesus (Nashville, Tennessee: Abingdon Press, 1993), p. 26. 4. Earl G. Hunt, A Bishop Speaks His Mind (Nashville, Tennessee: Abingdon Press, 1987), p. 177. 5. William J. Carl III, Waiting For The Lord (Nashville, Tennessee: Abingdon Press, 1988), p. 60. 6. Emphasis (Lima, Ohio: CSS Publishing Company, issue unknown), p. 17. 7. Moore, op. cit., p ...

20. Which Mask Will You Wear?

Matthew 23:1-39

Sermon

King Duncan

... careful about judging people by the masks they wear. For example, young people often try on many masks as they seek to determine an ... p. 308. 2. Biblical Illustrator. 3. Don Friesen, http://www.ottawamennonite.ca/sermons/examine.htm. 4. John F. Westfall, Enough Is Enough (New York: Zondervan Publishing House, 1993), p. 104. 5. Edward F. Markquart, http://www.sermonsfromseattle.com/series_a_hypocricy_of_the_pharisees.htm. 6. Daily Guideposts, 1991 (Carmel, New York: Guideposts, 1990), p. 285. 7. Dr. William P ...

21. Speak, Your Servant Hears

1 Samuel 3:1--4:1

Sermon

King Duncan

... you start hearing voices. They may not be from God. Young Samuel heard a voice. He was in the service of ... unusual is happening here. So he tells young Samuel, "Go, lie down; and if he ... voice of God spoke to young Samuel and an important volume of ... extension of God's ultimate purpose for His world. A young man ran away from his conventional middleclass home to join ... William Morrow and Company, Inc., 1987). 3. Jon Noble, Castle Cove, New South Wales, Australia in "To Illustrate...," LEADERSHIP (Spring, 1990 ...

22. A Misplaced Holy Day

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... the temple. No wonder, on the day of Epiphany, we like to take out this one last snapshot of the Holy Family, Mary and Joseph and the young child. It is the last one we will have until the child is nearly grown. Of course, there is another character who is not in our ... Peattie, THE SATURDAY EVENING POST, Nov/Dec 1992, p. 60. 4. Adapted from Beatrice S. Stevenson, "Christmas Eve at Miraj," in PRESBYTERIAN SURVEY, December 1992 by Dr. William P. Barker, TARBELL'S TEACHER'S GUIDE, (Elgin, Illinois: David ...

23. Fair Weather Friends

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

I'm not a music buff -- in fact, I take too little time to listen to music. But I like the Blues and I am fascinated with country music. One of my favorites in Blues is Mose Allison. He's a Mississippian who went to Ole Miss and is now singing all over the nation -- and I understand is becoming very popular abroad. In one of his songs he says, "I fooled around and got to feeling good, messed around and got humanized. You may think I'm ill advised, but I've gotten humanized." In another he says, "Well, I'm ...

24. When Your Life Is Put On Hold

Mark 5:21-43

Sermon

King Duncan

... in a beautiful way. Can you imagine, though, how Jairus felt watching this? His young daughter is dying and this irksome woman is tying up Jesus’ time with her ... 11, 1975--December 13, 1984. Young Jennifer’s life was snatched away from her on a tragic drive home from school one afternoon when a young man ran a red light, ... 2. Richard A. Jensen, Telling the Story (Minneapolis: Augsburg Publishing House). 3. William E. Hulme, Managing Stress in Ministry (San Francisco: Harper and Row Publishers). 4. ...

25. A Dove Descended

Luke 3:21-22

Sermon

King Duncan

Perhaps you have seen the e-mail that has been widely distributed that begins like this: “We are all familiar with a herd of cows, a flock of chickens, a school of fish and a gaggle of geese. However, less widely known is a pride of lions, a murder of crows . . . an exaltation of doves and, presumably because they look so wise, a parliament of owls. “Now consider a group of baboons,” the e-mail continues. “They are the loudest, most dangerous, most obnoxious, most viciously aggressive and least intelligent ...

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