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Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon

King Duncan

The battle cry in our society over the past two decades has been freedom--freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom from discrimination, political freedom, economic freedom, sexual freedom. We want to be free! This is that week in our life as a nation when we celebrate our freedom. For Christians, however, every Sunday morning worship service ought to be a celebration of freedom. Maybe we s...

127. Building a Nation

Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon

King Duncan

A few days ago we celebrated Independence Day. I thought you might enjoy these thoughts from an unknown author: Only in America . . . can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. Only in America . . . do people order double cheeseburgers, a large fry, and a DIET coke. Only in America . . . do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters. Only in America . . . ...

128. Communion Is Relief

Matthew 11:25-30

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Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. I'm worried about education in America. My concern right now is different from the usual ones about drug abuse, sexual immorality and secularistic ideas. I'm worrie...

129. Come and Find Rest

Matthew 11:25-30

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Salvidor Dali, the famous artist, reported that when he needs a short nap, he puts a tin plate on the floor. Then he sits on a chair beside it and, holding a spoon over the plate, relaxes into a doze. As he falls asleep, Dali relates, the spoon slips from his fingers, clatters onto the plate, and he snaps awake. Dali claims that he is completely refreshed by the sleep which occurs between the tim...

130. The Yoke of Christ

Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon

"Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest. The yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put on you is light." (St. Matthew 11:29, 30 TEV) Life is full of questions. One we frequently ask, consciously sometimes and unconsciously other times, is this: how can I find some rest? Some people ask that question quite literal...

131. Weightlifting

Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon

he eleventh and twelfth chapters of Matthew illustrate again and again the authority of Jesus. In today's text, for example, Jesus claims that he is the Son of God who alone knows the Father and who alone is known by him. Only I, Jesus says, can reveal God to you - and I choose to do so. What follows are some of the most comforting words to be found in Scripture: "Come to me, all who labor and are...

132. Proper 9

Matthew 11:25-30, Romans 7:7-25, Exodus 1:1-22

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First Lesson: Exodus 1:6-14, 22--2:10 Theme: Divine providence Call to Worship Pastor: Praise be to God for his presence in our past, present, and future! People: We look where we have been, and we see God's hand; we see where we are, and we know God is here. Pastor: Tomorrow is yet to be revealed, but it too, is designed by God to fulfill his plan for us. People: Praise be to God for his presen...

133. Proper 9

Matthew 11:25-30

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Assistant: Jesus said: "Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads." People: How often we feel weighed down with burdens and cares, struggles and frustrations, hurts and hatreds. Pastor: Jesus, our Savior, we turn to you as you have invited; we bring to you our loads and lay them at your feet, recognizing in you the one who can help us - the person of God who stands with us i...

134. Prayer

Matthew 11:25-30

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"My yoke is easy - my burden is light" It hasn't always seemed that way! Isn't it easier to tag along with the crowd To "go with the flow" To do what everyone else is doing? Isn't it easier to mouth the popular slogans To wear the "in" clothes To accept the cultural values? Isn't it easier to blend in "To get along, you have to go along"? It seems to me that to be a Christian You have to think C...

135. Proper 9

Matthew 11:25-30

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Liturgical Color: Green Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30 Theme: (1) Hidden from the wise and (2) Rest for the faithful. Pastoral Invitation to the Celebration One pastor began this way: "In the name of God the Holy One and Loving One. We are here to become energized by the Presence and Power of God, to celebrate the resurrection of the living Christ, and to equip ourselves for mission in the world." H...

136. Proper 9

Matthew 11:25-30

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Theme: The bearable lightness of grace Exegetical note The specific meaning of verse 28, which is often used out of context as a word of comfort at funerals, is revealed by the following verses, which refer to a "yoke." In Jesus' day, the Law was referred to as a yoke, because it was demanding and burdensome. (The Hindu tradition also called its basic spiritual discipline yoga, Sanskrit for "yoke...

137. The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Zechariah 9:9-13, Exodus 1:1-22, Exodus 2:1-10, Romans 7:7-25, Romans 8:1-17, Matthew 11:25-30

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THEOLOGICAL CLUE Beyond the general and continuing eschatological framework of the church year, no distinct or additional clue is provided. Pentecost remains the "time of the church," or, the season of the "life of the church." The specific themes that support and expand the time/life concepts of Pentecost are all provided by the assigned readings of the cycle/season and Sunday. The Prayer of th...

138. The Future Of The Church!

Matthew 11:25-30

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Sometimes the wise and learned are confounded by spiritual truths and they are revealed to those who are trusting enough to believe Jesus' words. Summary: Barney Willis, a young college student, is supposed to speak on the "Future of the Church" but can't seem to get started. The reason is revealed by his family. Playing Time: 10 minutes Setting: Your church Props: Guitar Costumes: Con...

139. Sin Or Synergy?

Matthew 11:25-30

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: A picture of a horse or a toy horse Good morning, boys and girls. Have you ever stood around so long that your legs got tired? Maybe you were waiting in line somewhere, and it seemed like you were standing there forever, and you thought your legs were going to break, they were so tired. That's no fun, is it? But did you know that horses can stand for hours and hours at a time without gett...

140. Free at Last

Matthew 11:25-30

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: You will need large rubber bands – enough for each child to have one. Also a small treat (toy or piece of candy or book mark) for each child. Lesson: Pair the children up and then put a rubber band around one child's right hand and his/her partners' left hand, "tying" them together. Lay the treats (2 for each pair) that you have on the floor in front of each pair of children. Say: Put th...

141. Building A Nation

Matthew 11:25-30

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: a small apple pie, like a fried pie Good morning, boys and girls. Do you like apple pie? Since we have just celebrated July 4th, Independence Day, I decided to bring a little tiny apple pie to celebrate. Have you ever heard someone say, "Well, that's as American as apple pie"? We say that about something that is really, truly American. Why do we say that? Well, apple pie is really, truly ...

142. Hand Signals

Matthew 11:25-30

Children's Sermon

Teresa L. Major

Object: None Lesson: We can use our hands to show what we are feeling. Let's see if you can read my hand signals this morning. What does this mean? (Wave. Children respond.) I'm saying, "Hi!" How about this? (Both hands in front of you, fingers pointing up, palms facing children. Children respond.) This means, "Stop!" or "Back off, don't come any closer!" Let's try another one. (Fold your hands ...

143. The Big Chaise Lounge

Matthew 11:25-30

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: A chaise lounge chair. Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you did some hard work this week? (Let them answer.) What is the hardest thing that you had to do? (Let them answer.) That is some pretty hard work. Were you just worn out with what you had to do? I mean, did you feel as if you had to just lie down and call it quits for a while? (Let them answer.) Sometimes when I have reall...

144. Sending And Receiving

Matthew 11:25-30

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

Object: A wireless microphone. If one is not available, a walkie-talkie will work. A battery, like the one used in your device. Lesson: To understand the importance of regular worship. Today I want to show you something that we use every Sunday and that is very important to what we do.* This is called a wireless mike. When a person speaks into the little microphone here, the sound is sent out th...

145. Dealing with Stress Creatively

Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon

James W. Moore

One Sunday morning, a mother said to her ten-year-old son: “Billy, I’m not feeling well enough to go to church today, but I do want you to go on as usual… and then you can tell me all about it.” Obediently, Billy carried out his mom’s wish. When he returned home, his mother asked: “Well, Billy, how was church?” “Fine,” Billy responded. “Where did you sit?” Mom asked. “O, I think I sat in about th...

146. You Are Invited

Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

Day by day they appear at our doors. They arrive by mail and e-mail, by telephone and television, by newspapers and even in person. We call them invitations. A friend is getting married. A school is raising funds. A store is having a sale. A special event is about to happen. YOU ARE INVITED. There is a deeply personal and eternally significant invitation that I extend to you today. It comes not f...

147. Smooth Out Your Day

Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon

James Merritt

Do you ever feel tired? Do you ever feel weary? If you don't, you would be rather unusual. You see if you are an adult of average weight, here is what you accomplish in 24 hours. The heart beats 103, 689 times. Your blood travels 168 million miles. You breathe 23,040 times. You inhale 438 cubic feet of air. You eat 3 1/4 qtr. lbs of food. You drink 2.9 quarts of liquids. You lose 7/8 lbs of waste....

148. Anyone Feeling Tired?

Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon

King Duncan

Our lesson for today contains a verse that many of us need to take to heart. Jesus says, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Jesus is describing many of us. He knows our situation. Tired. Stressed out. Battling fatigue. Our nerves on edge. We’re like an old Peanuts comic strip. It shows Linus holding on to his familiar blanket. The caption reads, “Only one...

149. The Key to Getting Enough Rest

Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon

King Duncan

Business writer Dan Miller in his book Wisdom Meets Passion reveals some fascinating information about the brilliant artist, sculptor and inventor Leonardo da Vinci. Da Vinci, the ultimate “Renaissance Man,” was interested in about anything of consequence. He had an intense curiosity about birds and how they flew. He studied their wings and modeled helicopters, parachutes, and flying machines base...

150. An Invitation to Tired Souls

Matthew 11:25-30

Sermon

King Duncan

Welcome, on this July 4 weekend. Tomorrow we will be celebrating one of the remarkable documents ever created, the Declaration of Independence. We give God thanks for our freedom. And we pray that in our own small way we will contribute to the coming of the day when all the world’s people will be free. There is a delightful story about an elderly lady who had always wanted to travel abroad. She’d...

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