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October 12, 2014 Intro – Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Computer, was trying to recruit John Sculley, 38-year-old president of Pepsi-Cola to become president of Apple. After a lot of discussion, Sculley was still reluctant until Jobs put it this way: “John, do you really want to spend the rest of your…

SHOWING MERCY (Luke 9:51-56) Intro – James Dobson saw a sign outside a convent in SC: “Absolutely No Trespassing – Violators Will be Prosecuted to the Full Extent of the Law.” It was signed “Sisters of Mercy.” We need mercy! We often cry for justice, but what we really need is mercy. When you get Jesus’…

Intro – I saw a cartoon the other day that showed a skeleton lying on its stomach, propped up by its elbows. The skeletal head is still pointed directly at the hands which are holding an I-phone. The guy obviously died while playing video games and texting. It could happen, couldn’t it? Putting something…

Intro – So far in Luke we ‘ve seen the birth of Jesus, and His forerunner, John. Except for Jesus’s temple appearance at age 12, there followed 30 years of silence for both men when they were out of the public eye, being prepared by God for their brief but world-changing ministries. This morning John’s…

Read Lu 10:1-3 – Two mischievous brothers aged 8 and 10 were always in trouble. One day their mother heard of a new pastor who was great with kids, so she asked if he would speak to her boys. He asked to see the younger boy first, then the elder. On the day appointed, the boy came in. The pastor sat…

Intro – A student called up his mom one evening from college and asked her for some money. Mom said, "Sure, sweetie. I will send you some money with the economics book you left 2 weeks ago.” "Uh, oh yeah, I need the book, too,” responded the kid. So his Mom packaged the book along with two checks and…

Intro – Want to know your purpose in life as a Christian? God’s opinion: II Cor 5:20, “Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, God making his appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.” Whatever our earthly career, our calling is a high one -- to be God’s representatives.…