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226. Slow To Speak , Slow To Anger

James 1:19-20

Children's Sermon

... reminds me of this morning's lesson. In the lesson we are told to be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to anger. Anger does not make us good. God wants us to be good. If I didn't know better, I'd say that (name the comic character who didn't become angry) is doing what God wants. He is not becoming angry, even though he may have a good reason to be. Here's what I want you to remember this week. We all have reasons to become angry at something every day. Sometimes we can't ...

227. Eating Living Bread

John 6:25-59

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

... purposes or are we brought into the world for a larger purpose which our lives are to serve? Jesus had a clear sense that his life was dedicated to doing the will of God. He was bound by the source of his being to show the meaning of God's character and nature. He in turn calls his followers to be bound to God through him in the same way as he was bound to God. By partaking of his nature through the action of the Holy Spirit, we are released to a larger purpose and activity. 3. Mutual Indwelling. To ...

228. Easter 7

John 17:6-19, Acts 1:12-26, 1 John 5:1-12

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... , presents us with an apt illustration of the believer's relationship with God. Outline: 1. Marriage is a relationship of intimacy beginning with our names. 2. In the biblical sense, to disclose one's name was more than sharing a label; it meant to reveal one's character and person. 3. Christ has given us God's name we come to know him personally. 4. Let us honor that name in all that we do. 2. Sermon Title: Great Is The Power Of His Name. Sermon Angle: Jesus prays that the Father will protect his disciples ...

229. Illusion Or Reality?

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... car telephone, a VCR or a watchman. Some of us even have to have a beer in our hand at a social function or throw our lives into food or sex. Anything to keep us from being alone. At times we have a lot in common with the character in this parable called the prodigal son. The more unhappy, alone, and lost the son feels, the more he celebrates, parties, and throws himself into the company of "friends." He diverts himself from his loneliness. He can no longer stand being alone; he must have something going on ...

230. A Faith, A Farm And A Family

Ruth 1:1-22

Sermon

John P. Rossing

... by. The third thing we see in the story of Ruth is faith. But it's an unusual faith. There are no hymns of praise in Ruth, no creeds or professions of belief. In fact, God is hardly mentioned in the story except in casual conversation. Still, the characters and the writer assume that God is reliable, and the way the story unfolds shows that they're right. When Naomi leaves Moab to return to Bethlehem and urges Ruth and Orpah to stay behind, she prays a blessing for them. "May the Lord deal kindly with you ...

231. Managing Disappointment

Romans 5:1-11

Bulletin Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... , through whom we have obtained access to his grace in which we stand; and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not that only, but we also boast of our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that was given to us. For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly, Indeed, rarely ...

232. Soap Opera Silence

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

... come in contact. "Have no fear of them," he says. "Do not fear those who kill the body ... Fear not." The arena for the disciples' words is different from our own, but Jesus' encouragement is needed no less by us. By means of an extended reaction to clergy-characters on television, I have tried to describe the situation into which I think you and I are sent as followers of Jesus. We enter situations in the public arena where order turns to chaos and some word is needed. But the word we have to offer in that ...

233. At Table With The Lord

Drama

... , or it could be offered in a large dining area or a room with a stage, so that the congregation can gather around tables and receive the sacrament there following the presentation. Other appropriate hymns may be substituted for those suggested. Cast of Characters (Readers or actors) Narrator (and voice of Jesus) Mary Martha Mary Magdalene Mary (Jesus' mother) Judas Peter Thomas John At Table With the Lord (Darken the room. The organ softly plays, "Break Thou the Bread of Life.") Narrator: Then came the day ...

234. NO HELP WANTED

Drama

... problems which face women trying to be whole persons in our society. No Help Wanted is an abstract and stereo-typed look at the problem of being yourself, without guidance or direction from others. Amazing Grace is a type of comic strip and, therefore, also quite stereotyped. Character descriptions are given for most characters; when they are not, character type is not vital to the production. Sets for both of these plays may be as simple or elaborate as one can afford to be. NO HELP WANTED There are nine ...

235. Claudia Procula, Peter, and Centurion

Drama

Jon Joyce

... looks aghast, does not know what to say; PETER grimaces, grabs his stomach, and slowly goes to a kneeling position on the ground. Instantly, there is a loud crash of thunder, several flashes of lightning and the sounds of rain and wind. The characters shiver and look toward the nearing storm. After a brief period, the sounds of the storm subside] CENTURION: Perhaps we should seek shelter now, my lady. CLAUDIA: [Ignoring the CENTURION] Listen to me. When I awoke from that horrid nightmare, I screamed, and ...

236. Achieving An All-In Victory - 1952

1 John 5:1-12

Sermon

Kent Moorehead

... tried to do so over and over again? We make our good resolutions. We set our teeth and clench our fists and determine to carry through. But how many succeed? Very few, if any. And why? Not because of insincerity, lack of ability, cowardice, or weak will. Character control is not like driving a car, building a house, solving a mathematical problem, winning a race, or even like attacking the enemy to capture a certain objective. It is a fight all right. No doubt of that. But it is not a matter of might. It ...

237. Human Nature Revisited

2 Samuel 18:1-18

Sermon

Roger Prescott

... him in this situation and slew the young traitor, knowing that an enemy of the king surely had to die, even if he was the king’s own son. Over and over again we, too, are caught unawares because we have not foreseen the incidental and "chance" character of the battlegrounds of life. I think of that great prayer in the Compline service of the Lutheran Book of Worship: Be present, merciful God, and protect us through the hours of this night, so that we who are wearied by the changes and chances of life ...

238. The Fruit of One's Doing

Jeremiah 16:1--17:18

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... reminders how people have to create their own fantasies, dreams, and mythical heroes in order to cope with the pain and hardship that come their way. The prophet would remind us that we do not have to place our hope and trust in such ephemeral characters as the characters of funny papers or any other medium. The help God offers is for real. The Faded Blooms To explain the contrast between those who rely on the Lord and those who do not, the prophet resorts to the comparison of the non-trusters with the ...

239. Shaping People's Lives Through Forgiveness

Luke 7:36-50

Sermon

Brett Blair

... in the story. First there is Simon. He is the Pharisee. Then there is the woman. We don’t know who she was. She could be the same woman who in John 12 anointed Jesus’ feet just before his crucifixion but we simply don’t know for sure. The third character is Jesus. Now let me say a word about Simon. Over the centuries the Pharisees have gotten a bad rap. A lot of that criticism is warranted because they often used petty standards to judge people. But let me now put in a good word for them. In this case ...

240. Increasing Our Standard of Giving

Luke 16:1-15

Sermon

Brett Blair

... you want to know what God thinks of money, just look at the people he gave it to. -You can't get rid of poverty by giving people money. Billy Graham said it all: “When wealth is lost, nothing is lost; when health is lost, something is lost; when character is lost, all is lost.” Let me tell you a wonderful rabbinic story: One day a certain old, rich man of a miserable disposition visited a rabbi. After a lengthy conversation the rabbi took the rich man by the hand and led him to a window. "Look out there ...

241. There's No Such Thing as Too Much Sugar

Psalm 91:1-16

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... sweet about Michael. And if we need a visual aid to learn this, we get it early and often. Michael loves sugar, and puts copious amounts of it on his breakfast cereal and in his coffee. Later on, he even puts it on his French fries. When a character explains that one should eat a lemon by putting salt on it, Michael says that it is even better squeezed into a glass of water with lots of sugar added. As the film moves toward its conclusion, Michael tells the lovable little dog, "Remember, Sparky, no matter ...

242. What Makes A Family?

Mark 3:31-35

Sermon

King Duncan

... that the prayer of this one man, spoken more than fifty years ago, can reach across four generations of time and influence developments in my life today." (8) Good people make good parents. All families have problems, but if your family is built on commitment and character, your chances of success are strong indeed. In his best-selling book STRAIGHT TALK, Lee Iacocca put it this way: "My father told me that the best way to teach is by example. He certainly showed me what it took to be a good person and ...

243. A Soap Opera For Saints

2 Samuel 11:1-27

Sermon

King Duncan

... already noted, his plan failed. And then things really get sticky. And we come to second phase of our drama: DAVID'S DESCENT INTO FURTHER WICKEDNESS. It is one thing to be overwhelmed by our desire. It is another to let go of the reins of our character and to descend further into the maelstrom of misconduct. David plots the perfect murder. He assigns Uriah to the front lines. He places him in a situation where Uriah will be killed. Can't you see the gears in David's brain at work rationalizing his conduct ...

244. Ready For The Game Warden

Matthew 25:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... the turret, and dragged the copilot out. That soldier, Robert Runcie, was ready to do what was needed in WWII. He was also ready to do what was needed when he became Archbishop of Canterbury many years later. Victory goes to those who are prepared. Preparation and character go hand in hand. One more thing needs to be said. IT IS AMAZING THAT MANY OF US WHO ARE PREPARED FOR LIFE FAIL TO PREPARE FOR ETERNITY. We get our degrees in school. We position ourselves for the right jobs. We set our goals ten years ...

245. "Say It Ain't So"

Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Sermon

King Duncan

... School) can enable you to live out your faith in the marketplace? When I was studying secondary education during my days as an undergraduate, I was taught the following verse: "Sow an act ” you reap a habit. If you sow a habit ” you reap a character. If you sow a character ” you reap a destiny." I can remember once visiting a tree nursery looking for a certain type of tree. I was surprised to see a sign that said, "The best time to plant a tree was 15 years ago." The next line stated, "The second ...

246. Internal Medicine

Matthew 6:16-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... decision without fasting and prayer. The interviewer was astounded. So much so that she made a point of it in the article. But the truth of it remains: Jesus expected us to fast. And when we do we find the contours of our souls. We find the definition of our characters. We find out who we really are before God. Says the poet (Edna St. Vincent Millay): I drank at every vine The last was like the first. I came upon no wine So wonderful as thirst. I gnawed at every root, I ate of every plant. I came upon no ...

247. On Having The Right Credentials

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... listing St. Paul's credentials, but really they are credentials that every follower of Jesus should carry: A sense that God has a calling for you, a radical change of life as you seek to become what God has called you to become, a rock-hard character that cannot be shaken, and a lifelong commitment to walk in Christ's steps. Credentials ARE important. When some day you stand before Christ, what credentials will you have to offer? 1. ORBEN'S CURRENT COMEDY 2. E. Ray Jones in Eileen H. Wilmoth, 365 DEVOTIONS ...

248. The Good Son

Matthew 21:28-32

Sermon

Frank Lyman

... were shown partaking in some wholesome activity. Since this televangelist had a dramatic fall from grace in the mid-1980's, this calendar now stands as a witness to hypocrisy instead of virtue. It's not only televangelists who disillusion us, of course. It's anyone whose character does not match his or her calling. Think of the pain we feel when someone we respect lets us down. Doesn't a part of us die in that moment? Jesus pointed out the hypocrisy of the elders and priests. Now, of course, he wasn't ...

249. What Love Looks Like

John 13:31-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... , but only I know that I have speed in my heart. And one of these days, when I think I won't get caught, there's a better-than-average chance that I will break the speed limit again. Jesus' new commandment demanded a change of heart and mind and character. You can only fake love for so long before the strain shows through. And it is almost impossible to fake self-sacrificial, agape love; it demands too high a price. As Pastor Tony Evans writes in his book Who Is This King of Glory?, "God's kind of love is ...

250. Bacon Grease And Abounding Grace

Luke 7:36-50

Sermon

King Duncan

... ointment with her. She stood behind Jesus at his feet, weeping. Then she began to bathe his feet with her tears and kiss them, and to then dry his feet with her tears. This was too much for the Pharisee. "Evidently Jesus isn't a very good judge of character," the Pharisee thought to himself, "or he would have smelled the bacon grease. He would have known what kind of woman this is who is touching him. She is a sinner." Jesus knew what his host was thinking. "Simon," he said to him, "I have something to say ...

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