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226. Pentecost

John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:14-41, Genesis 11:1-9, John 14:5-14, Romans 8:1-17

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John R. Brokhoff

... except possibly to the speaker and an interpreter. Old Testament: Genesis 11:1-9 By the confusion of language, Yahweh stops the building of Babel and scatters the people. In fear of being scattered, men built a city and tower. They ... Need: The Hebrew word for spirit is breath or wind. To live is to breathe. Popularly we determine whether a person is dead if he stops breathing. On Easter evening Jesus breathes the Spirit on his disciples. This is an experience all of us need. We want and need life, ...

227. As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us

Genesis 32:22-32

Sermon

Steve Burt

... So angry, in fact, that he told his parents -- who seemed to know the teenage brother was already an alcoholic, but did nothing to stop him -- told them that he'd never step foot in their house again so long as the teenage brother was living under their ... here steaming -- steaming because it's ungodly hot, and steaming because you didn't care enough about me to call and say you'd be late. Stop the action. I can get mad at you and stay mad at you. I have good reason. Obviously you were wrong and I was right. I ...

228. Essential Personnel!

Matthew 4:18-22

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William B. Kincaid, III

... as both journey toward the truth. The opportunities are even greater in churches where urban and rural and people of all classes and colors come to the round table to share in a common life. There is a reason behind Jesus' madness, a reason why he cannot stop saying, "Follow me." It is for our sake. We are not only essential personnel in the work of spreading good news, we are essential personnel for and with one another. We need each other, and there may be no greater grace-filled moment than when we find ...

229. Children

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... see if he would bless my daughter. Every time I got anywhere near him, one of his students would tell me he was busy or he was tired or he was not interested in every little request that came his way. The last time I went near, his closest students stopped me. "The Master mustn't be disturbed," they said. I tried to explain that I had promised, in the name of my dead wife, that I would have a Rabbi bless my daughter on her first birthday, which was today. "Listen, my friend," a big, burly man who smelled a ...

230. Pilate's Sign

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Jerry Eckert

... as it wasn't himself? Visitor: I'll bet Pilate never walked a mile in another man's shoes. I guess he's not so different from us. I heard the police let someone die without helping him because he tried to escape. They didn't pay attention when he stopped breathing. We get very callous, don't we? Local: Long as it isn't us in custody, or getting beat on, I guess we let some terrible things happen. Visitor: What's that guy Jesus yelling? Local: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing."

231. The Pure In Heart

Sermon

John A. Terry

... said that his reaction to this beatitude was not very positive. He said, "To tell me to be pure in heart seems about as helpful as for a doctor to say to me on discovering that my jugular vein was severed, 'My advice to you, young man, is that you stop bleeding.' " (Van Blare) Jesus is talking about letting God take the heart and transform it. It is no easy thing for us to allow. It is so easy for us to substitute the practice of religion for the purity of heart. Purity of heart should not be confused with ...

232. The Pure In Heart

Psalm 42:1-11

Sermon

John A. Terry

233. Pilate's Sign

Drama

Jerry Eckert

234. Bread of Unwavering Commitment (Bread of Life V)

John 6:25-59

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... . He had never been down this road, and he didn’t know what was there. As he came around the curve, immediately he saw what looked like a river bank, but no bridge. It looked dangerous. He began to say, “Whoa! Whoa! Whoa!” but the donkey didn’t stop. He was getting closer and closer to the dangerous edge. He couldn’t think of the right word. Finally, he was just where he began to see how deep the pit was over the dangerous edge and, somehow, he was able to recall the right word, “Amen!” and ...

235. Epiphany 7

2 Corinthians 1:12--2:4, Isaiah 43:14-28, Mark 2:1-12

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Russell F. Anderson

... man comprises a compelling part of this story. They wouldn't take "No" for an answer; they wouldn't let any obstacle stop them. They had passion and determination! They must have really believed that Jesus could heal their friend. Jesus responded to their ... give us a faith that won't quit if we would exercise the faith that we have. 5. May God give us a faith that won't stop until we reach Jesus with our need. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 41 "Heal me, for I have sinned" (v. 4); Psalm 32 "When I ...

236. Witnesses

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

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Mark J. Molldrem

... the fulcrum of human history and the balance point for our personal lives. What a joy it is for us to stand with so many witnesses from the first century and from all the centuries between then and now. Jesus is let loose in the world where no one can stop him. We are his witnesses, that others too may believe and find new life in his name. This life is characterized by the forgiveness of sin, deliverance from death and all evil, and the promise of life everlasting. Indeed, come, risen Lord Jesus. Amen.

237. The Needle’s Eye

Mark 9:42-50

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Thomas Peterson

... All people have vested interests and will go to great lengths to defend themselves against encroaching threats. The disciples tell Jesus that they have found someone else working in his name; but, since the man was not one of them, hand-picked by Jesus, they told him to stop. Jesus responds with an unexpected twist. If the man is not against them, then he is for them. Sooner or later he will not be able to speak against the work of Jesus. Why, even a cup of water given in Jesus’ name merits a reward. I am ...

238. Time's Up

Matthew 24:36-51

Illustration

John Jamison

... on to tell him about a problem a dear friend of hers was having, and how it would be really "nice" if the pastor could stop by for a visit sometime. Soon. He wanted to say that if people would just stop bothering him long enough to get his work done he would be glad to go out and visit, but he smiled instead and thanked her for stopping. She had gotten his attention. Four other members had stopped by in the last two days worried about the same couple. One of those worriers was even a son of the couple. He ...

239. Temples within the Temple

John 14:1-4

Eulogy

Richard F. Bansemer

... wind down, like a quarter spinning on the kitchen counter.As we've watched ___________ "wind down" rather quickly during the past month, our own anxiety may have "wound up." We wish she could have been healed instantly. We wish our dismay and foreboding to stop, instantly, at the snap of a finger. We wish to replace our emptiness and loss with peace, serenity, confidence and hope. All of a sudden it isn't ___________ who needs healing any more; it is us. ___________ has been harvested. We need the healing ...

240. Step Two - Hope

Mk 10:46-52 · 2 Cor 12:7-10 · Is 12:1-6

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John A. Terry

... still refreshes those who come to the well to drink. It was the time of trouble that led God's people to the willingness to stop drinking from their own well and seek to drink from God's. It was a disaster - in this case a national disaster - that convinced ... ." or "Let me just walk over one more person, and I'll be where I want to be in this company and I'll stop treating people this way." The longer we accept our excuses, the harder it becomes, because we have neutralized the sense of crisis. That blind ...

241. Have You Talked to Jesus Lately?

John 4:1-26

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Johnny Dean

... get to the point or move along. What do you want from me?" "I already told you," he said, still smiling, "all I wanted to do was stop by and tell you, face to face, how much I appreciate all you’re doing here. I know it’s not easy, being a minister in ... hand on my shoulder, and said, "Look, I know you’re busy, and I won’t take up any more of your time. I just wanted to stop by and say thanks. Keep up the good work. Bye, for now." Then he turned and walked away, back across the church yard to the busy ...

242. Proclaim Peace

Sermon

Alan Bacon Bond

... power of God be in you, transform you, work through you.• There are some things you and I do because, "If I don't, who will?" - take out the garbage, do the dishes ...• There are some things you and I do because we "should" - vote on election day, stop at red lights ...• There are some things you and I do because it is expected of us: make your bed, make coffee for the after-church fellowship hour ...• There are some things you and I do because we want to: go four-wheeling, go to work ... But when ...

243. Rest

Matthew 11:25-30

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... us make through the day. We are so busy all day and sometimes we feel awful and feel like we just can’t go another step. That’s when Jesus comes into our lives and tells us to stop running so hard and stop worrying so much—just “Stop,” he says, “put it all down. Put down the books, put down the problems, and stop running and just rest.” Let’s Pray: Oh God, save us from our selves. Help us to find rest in you. Give us the peace of heart and soul that only comes from your Son Jesus. Amen.

244. Sandy Bread or Fertile Harvest

Joshua 5:12

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... manna and they ate it. Every day for forty years the people ate this mysterious bread in the desert. This was how God provided for them. Wasn't that a wonderful thing for God to do? (response) But then suddenly the bread stopped. Stop throwing the bread. Do you know why it stopped? The reason it stopped is because God brought them out of the desert and into a land they could farm. It was called the Promised Land. Now, they were expected to grow their own food. So all the people had a great feast. Bring out ...

245. Tomb for Sale

Luke 7:11-17

Sermon

George Bass

... , and there is "weeping and gnashing of teeth" by those who only can mourn. But this time it was different; Jesus intervened and stopped the funeral procession before it could pass out of the city and complete the journey to the cemetery. What goes on here? Who ... for her son, her only son; he must have been her comfort and her hope in life, but now he was dead. Why should she stop weeping for this son she loved so dearly. No one could take his place in her affections and life; no one could bring her comfort, ...

246. Pentecost

Jn 14:8-17, 25-27; 20:19-23 · Acts 2:1-21 · 1 Cor 3-7, 12-13 · Gen 11:1-9

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John R. Brokhoff

... Spirit is of Jesus b. The Spirit is from Jesus c. The Spirit is like Jesus 2. The Breath of Life (20:21-22). Need: The Hebrew word for spirit is breath or wind. To live is to breathe. Popularly we determine whether a person is dead if he stops breathing. On Easter evening Jesus breathes the Spirit on his disciples. This is an experience all of us need. We want and need life, as much as possible. Outline: The breath of life consists of - a. The breath of spirit - "Receive the Holy Spirit." b. The breath of ...

247. Ask for a Sign

Isaiah 7:1-25

Sermon

... few months in May of 1942 when that day came for me. In the Far East Admiral Nimitz was directing the first Allied Offensive to stop the Japanese Imperial Navy in the Battle of the Coral Sea, while beginning plans for the more famous Battle of Midway. In North Africa, Field ... not ask, the Lord will give you a sign anyway. Not a great plague to wipe out your enemy kings. Nor will he stop the Assyrian chariots from rolling over your land. The sign will be this: a young woman shall conceive and bear a child and ...

248. Miracle In the Bethlehem Inn

Drama

... . Maybe your God is singing the news to the world. I wonder if anyone else hears it. I wonder if we should go tell Mary and Joseph. Cornelius: Come on, sister, dear. Don't get carried away. It is probably just some shepherds singing to their sheep. (Music stops.) See, it has stopped already. The shepherds have probably gone to sleep. And we had better go to sleep, too. It has been a long day and I am tired. (Yawns and stretches as he prepares to lie down to sleep.) Adam: Yeah, he's right. We need to go to ...

249. The Warning Flag

Matthew 23:1-39

Children's Sermon

... , and they finally killed him on the streets in Jerusalem. Jesus told us that things like this would happen, and while he did not wave a red flag to warn us, he still said that we should know that some people would even kill, if they thought it would stop Christianity from growing. We must still teach about God and Jesus to everyone, but we should not be surprised if some people do not like us and will not follow Christ. There will be some who will laugh and make fun of Jesus, but since we know it, we ...

250. Misunderstanding Jesus

John 6:25-59

Sermon

... when a man or woman is dominating and trying to push their opinion down other’s throats that it would be better for us all to stop, be quiet, and ask God what he thinks and wants us to do. We need to discern the will of God in our lives. We misunderstand ... serving him we find ourselves. Let us not misunderstand Jesus ... There are then, to sum up, two basic steps required of us. We must first stop and listen to what the voice of God is really saying. We must not make it say what we want it to say. We must ...

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