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    Joseph’s Dilemma (Advent, December 2016)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 21, 2022
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    Until Joseph understood what was going on, he was trying to figure out a way to get out of the commitment. The Bible says that he did not want to expose her and publicly disgrace her.

    JOSEPH'S DILEMMA Text: Matthew 1:18-25 JOSEPH'S DILEMMA Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Matthew 1:18-25  Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The  Danger  Of  An  Empty  House  (Christ The King Sunday 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 18, 2022
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    Consider what provoked Jesus to teach this parable.  Jesus had healed a man who was unable to speak. His opponents in the crowd accused Jesus of working for the devil (Luke 11:15) whose works Jesus came to destroy (I John 3:8).

    Luke 11:21 "When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own house, his possessions are safe. 22 But when someone stronger attacks and overpowers him, he takes away the armor in which the man trusted and divides up his plunder. 23 "Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Walking The Talk (January 6, 2008)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 5, 2022
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    In the New Testament understanding of the word good, God not only wants to give us that newness that is good in character, God wants us to exhibit how that newness that is attractive because of how it satisfies. How well do our lives demonstrate our walk with God?

    WALKING THE TALK Text: Revelation 21:5 Revelation 21:5 : And the one who was seated on the throne said, “See I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, for these words are worthy and trustworthy and true” (NRSV). A lady by the name of Wilma Reed once said, “Religion ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Seizing The Day ( 2012)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 4, 2022
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    So how do we honestly number our days (Psalm 90:12)? Consider Ephesians 5:15-16: "Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil" (RSV).

    Ephesians 5: 15. Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, 16. making the most of the time, because the days are evil. 17. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. 18. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Ancient Of Days (All Saints Day 2022)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 3, 2022
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    Daniel 7 tells us that the court is seated (Daniel 7:10) as the Son of Man (Jesus) approaches the Ancient of Days (God the Father) who will judge these four kingdoms represented by the four beasts! Today we will talk about our faith, the four beasts, the Ancient of Days.

    THE ANCIENT OF DAYS Text: Daniel 7:1- 3, 13 - 18 Daniel 7:1-18 In the first year of Belshazzar king of Babylon Daniel had a dream and visions of his head upon his bed: then he wrote the dream, and told the sum of the matters. (2) Daniel spake and said, I saw in my vision by night, and, behold, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Where’s The Bench?

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Nov 1, 2022
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    One of God’s biggest problems with the church is complacency. It has been a problem in every age. One of biggest the problems of complacency is wanting someone else to do it.

    WHERE’S THE BENCH? Texts: Matthew 7:26 & James 1:22 Matthew 7:26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not act on them will be like a foolish man who built his house on sand (NRSV). James 1:22 But be doers of the word, and not merely hearers who deceive themselves (NRSV). ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Day Of Visitation (Palm Sunday 2019)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 26, 2022
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    The display that they gave Jesus in His triumphal entry proved to be superficial over the next few days. They praised Him at the beginning of the week and voted for His crucifixion on Friday of that same week.

    THE DAY OF VISITATION Text: Luke 19:28-44 In his book Strengthening Your Grip, Charles Swindoll made an interesting observation that is probably not so easily perceived very often---the difference between discipleship and prophecy. He said,"Christians all around the world will line up to ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Good Samaritan

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 25, 2022
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    Jesus was making the point that our worship carries over into our works. Our love and adoration for God is something that we are supposed to exemplify in our worship.

    THE GOOD SAMARITAN Text : Luke 10:25-37 There is the story of a fellow on his way to a job interview. He had been out of work for many months. On his way to what seemed like a promising interview, he encounters a woman on the side of the road who has just had a flat tire. DILEMMA: ...read more

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    Sharing The Glory (January 2016)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
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    When you think of the disciples who do you think of first? Some would say Peter. Others might some of the names of the other disciples. How many would say Andrew? Did Andrew live in the shadow of his brother Peter?

    SHARING THE GLORY Text: John 1:40-42 As someone has said, “God did not save you to be a sensation; He saved you to be a servant”. (James S. Hewett. ed. Illustrations Unlimited. Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House Publishers,1988, p, 452). A sensation leaves an impression, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Wake Up! (First Sunday Of Advent 2018)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
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    Today’s text reminds us once again, that Jesus was and is and is to come. Jesus was: Jesus was in heaven and left His glory to become obedient. Jesus is: Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith. Jesus is to come: Jesus is to come again in glory.

    WAKE UP! Text: Luke 21:25 -36 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Birthright (2008)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
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    When we make problems for ourselves where God had intended for us to make progress, we cannot usually reset our course. The Old Testament story about the Esau’s birthright that he surrendered to his brother Jacob is perhaps one of the best examples of this.

    THE BIRTHRIGHT Text: Hebrews 12:16 President John Fitzgerald Kennedy once said, “Our problems are man made; therefore they may be solved by men. And man can be as big as he wants. No problem of human destiny is beyond human beings.” There is a lot ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Contention Intervention

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
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    The kind of conflict---contention that the Apostle Paul addressed in the early part of I Corinthians is very similar to that that existed in the split that resulted in the formation of the “Ant-peg Baptist Church”.

    I Corinthians 1:10. I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be perfectly united in mind and thought. 11. My brothers, some from Chloe's household ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Out Of Control (Father’s Day 2010)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
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    Today, we are going to talk about demonic forces and deliverance from those forces.

    OUT OF CONTROL Text: Luke 8:26 – 39 Today is Father’s Day. Probably one of the most common texts that is used for Father’s Day is Luke 15 in the parable of the prodigal son. Although today’s text is a miracle story about a man with many demons we can still address Father’s Day. ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Sure Foundation (1994)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
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    Matthew 7:24-29 is a Biblical parable that points to the necessity for obedience. In that parable, Jesus illustrates His point through three things in that passage of scripture which are the construction site, the storm's test and the results of the test.

    THE SURE FOUNDATION Text: Matthew 7:24-29 "It is told that [Horatio] Nelson [1758-1805] was famous for his courtesy to defeated enemies. [He was one of England's most famous Naval heroes.] On one occasion a defeated captain came on to Nelson's quarter-deck as a prisoner. ...read more

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    Submission Of The Will (2001)

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022
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    This story relates to something that the book of James in the New Testament was talking about. James 4:1-2 points out that wars ---conflict start within the individual and have the potential to transpire into something more as it can become a war between people.

    SUBMISSION OF THE WILL Text: James 4:1-7 There is in British history a war that has a title that is just as ridiculous as its cause. It is called the War of Jenkins’ Ear. This war began back in 1739. It ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist