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Raising Responsible Adults
Edris is 2.
Working w/ her to say please and thank you.
And, beginning to teach her t/b responsible.
B/C the goal is a responsible adult.
The Process: When she asks we tell her to say please.
When she gets it we tell her to say thank you.
Hopefully, these become habits.
Then, we make it a big deal when she picks up her toys and puts them away.
BIG deal.
The day is coming when we won’t make a big deal out of it b/c it’s her responsibility to clean up after herself.
Toys, dishes, clothes, etc.
Her chores.
Even a 5 year old can clean up after the dog.
Yes, we will appreciate it, but it’s no longer going t/b a big deal b/c it’s her job as part of our family.
So, as an adult she will be responsible and do what she needs to do.
I don’t need t/b thanked for going to work, bringing home a paycheck, and teaching you God’s word.
It’s nice t/b appreciated, but unnecessary.
Yes, it’s pastors’ appreciation month and I appreciate you appreciating me very much.
But, I’d do this for nothing.
I’d do it for my family and I’d do it for you.
It’s my responsibility.
I’ll do mine, you do yours, everything will work just fine.
So, here I am in a sober moment and I’m admitting what should be true.
The problem I have w/ myself is, and I’m confessing to all of you, there are times when I throw myself a big ‘ole pity party and I feel un appreciated.
Sara didn’t greet me at the door when I came home from slaying the dragons in her pearls and high heels.
Nobody raised up and called me bless-ed.
When this attitude takes over in my house or at church or in the community, nobody takes care of their responsibilities and nothing works fine.
Which, then leads to a society of snowflakes who expect t/b taken care of and are offended when they aren’t.
Then, in no way think to take care of anybody else.
Which then leaks into our relationship w/ God.
God’s not taking care of me, fulfilling His responsibility to me.
So, I’m not fulfilling my responsibility to Him.
Can we just agree now that we are going to take care of our responsibilities whether or not anyone else does theirs or appreciates us for performing ours?
And, tell me, what responsibility does God have to me?
None.
Absolutely none.
God owes us nothing.
When Adam and Eve sinned He would have been justified to turn His back on them and let them die.
Start over.
But, He didn’t just b/c He loves us and didn’t want to.
Everything we get from Him, big or little, is completely undeserved.
Given out of His grace and mercy.
Since that’s the case, then we should appreciate and thank Him for all of it.
He owes us nothing.
Then, what do we owe Him? Everything!
It is our responsibility to Him.
Not to gain His love or anything else from Him.
But b/c He is God, our Master, and already done so much for us.
When we perform our responsibility for Him, what thanks should we receive from Him?
None.
When we do our duty, perform our responsibilities, it’s nice t/b appreciated, but unnecessary.
So, if God doesn’t thank me for preaching today I can’t go home and throw my big ‘ole pity party and quit.
I show up next week and do it again.
And, in the mean time I will pay attention as best I can to every little thing God does for me and thank Him for it.
Understanding our roles in our relationship with God is vital to our spiritual health.
God owes us nothing.
We owe Him everything.
When He does anything for us, big or little, we must recognize it for what it is, appreciate it, and thank Him. And, when we don’t get thanked by Him for our work, we can’t be offended or disappointed.
These are the roles we have.
How do we know?
Miracle #31
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Context
Don’t be the cause
The first of ch.17 Jesus instructs His disciples.
He says, “Things that cause people to stumble are bound to come.
But, woe to anyone through whom the come.”
On the subject of personal responsibility, don’t promote snowflakes.
Don’t sin, nor give anyone else and excuse.
Undeserving servants
Next He tells a parable
Luke 17:
Culturally, this was the norm.
They would have clearly understood what He was saying.
Servants have a responsibility to their masters.
They work for them, don’t get to sit and eat w/ them, wait and eat after them, and don’t get thanked for what they are responsible for.
They do their duty w/out expecting gratitude.
It’s their job.
And, they appreciate their masters for whatever they get.
You might think this seems harsh.
But, this was in no way offensive to the disciples.
c.1 personal responsibility.
Remember where He is
He’s just raised Lazarus in Bethany, on His way to the cross.
He’s not taking a direct route.
And He’s taking advantage of the opportunities to teach His disciples, and us, some of the most important lessons we all need to get.
Not only do we need this for ourselves, but we are also the ones responsible to explain this to those who don’t understand it for themselves, yet.
So, as He is traveling between Samaria and Galilee another opportunity presents itself for Him to teach us an important lesson.
The Content
The condition of the lepers
10 lepers, outcasts.
Kept at a distance outside the village and away from everyone else.
It was the law.
10’ pole.
They didn’t push their way thru the crowd to Him.
It would have caused a dramatic scene.
Individuals had before, but 10 couldn’t get close.
The people were terrified of contracting the disease.
It was infectious and a death sentence.
It was an ugly death, too.
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