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Deuteronomy 18:14-22

Sermon

William L. Self

... as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us." -- Western Union internal memo, 1876 "Louis Pasteur's theory of germs is ridiculous fiction." -- Pierre Pachet, Professor of Physiology at Toulouse, 1872 "Airplanes are interesting toys but of no military value." -- Marechal Ferdinand Foch, Professor of Strategy, Ecole Superieure de Guerre "Everything that can be invented has been invented." -- Charles H. Duell, Commissioner, U.S. Office of Patents, 1899 "Are you sure the power is ...

227. Light In The Land Of Shadows

Isaiah 9:1-7

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... through an old, old story but through an "ever-expanding peaceful government that will never end." The prophecy from Isaiah touches us, then, at both the personal and collective levels as we respond to its claims. While our homes are filled with lighted Christmas trees and toys, we still look for the light to come into our lives. All too often, like Vallentin's clown, we look for the key in the center-stage phenomena of power politics and powerful religious emotions. It's as if the coming dawn of the new ...

228. Accepting Responsibility

Lamentations 1:1-22

Sermon

Robert P. Hines

... teeth, the natural consequence is that you will get cavities. Logical consequences are those established by parents to teach their children lessons about responsibility. If you stay out past curfew, you may lose your car privileges as a result. If you do not pick up your toys, you may lose the right to play with them for a few hours. If you cannot control your temper, you may spend time in your room alone. People need to learn that there are consequences for almost all our decisions and actions. If we have ...

229. Be A Wise Christian

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... me show you. (Take lid off of box and show them the money.) That is really a lot of money, isn't it, boys and girls? (Let them respond.) What could we do with this much money? (Let them answer.) Yes, we could take wonderful vacations, buy new clothes and toys and other good things. We could really have a good time, couldn't we? What would you think if I were to give all of this money away? (Let them respond.) Some people might think I was a little bit crazy or dumb if I gave all my money away ...

230. Jonah's Disobedience And Restoration

Jonah 1:1-17

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

Object: Whale stickers, stamps, toys, or balloons with Jonah story on them (If you live in an area where whale watching is possible, you might hold up an advertising brochure at the start.) Lesson: The Lord appointed a great fish to swallow Jonah. Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you have ever seen ...

231. Don't Fight God's Plans

Galatians 1:13

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: A toy horse Lesson: You have heard, no doubt, of my earlier life in Judaism. Good morning, boys and girls. I brought along this little horse today because I want to tell you a story about a man who got knocked off of his horse one day -- by God himself! This man ...

232. Labor Day

Lk 10:7 · 1 Tim 5:18

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

Lesson: In all labor there is a profit, or the laborer is worthy of his hire. Object: Toy tools Good morning, boys and girls. This is Labor Day Weekend in America. Does anybody know why we have this holiday, aside from it being the last weekend before many students go back to school? (Responses -- Someone will identify it as a time to recognize workers.) How big a list ...

233. Sacrificial Giving

Mark 12:41-44

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

Object: A small coin (farthing, denari, halfpenny, smallest you can find) Lesson: The poor widow put in more than all the rest. Good morning, boys and girls. What does it mean to be poor? (Responses -- Hungry, poor clothing, homeless, no toys, no money.) Do you know any poor people? (Response.) Do you think God loves poor people? (Response.) How does He help them? (Response.) Do you think that poor people love God? (Response.) Sometimes people think that if they are very rich and buy things for the church ...

234. Week Four Of Lent

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... knows both the power and the life-giving nature of water. When one visits the ocean the power of the sea is easily seen and felt. The surf pounding against the rocks relentlessly pushes against the shore and all that is present on it. People are tossed about like toys as they swim in the surf. On the high seas the power of the sea is even more evident during a storm. Huge waves crash over vessels imperiling the ship and its crew. The ocean with its mighty power can be a frightening place during a storm. The ...

235. Don't Blow Your Own Horn

Matthew 6:1-4

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

Object: Toy trumpets or trumpet stickers Lesson: When you give, do not announce it with trumpets. Good morning, boys and girls. Do you know what a braggart is? (Response -- Allow some free expression here.) I suppose we have all known someone at some time who spent too much time telling us all ...

236. Satisfaction Gauranteed

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

... will repeat what I have said before. I believe that all of our longings have at their center a longing for relationship with God. That is our basic hunger. Unfortunately many people perceive that longing as a longing for something else, for things, for toys, for sex, for money, for adventure, for power, for food. I believe that all those drives for things are put in their proper place when the longing for relationship with God is satisfied. Remember that conversation Jesus had with his disciples which John ...

237. Fishers Of Men

Mt 4:9 · Mk 1:17

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

Object: Fish stickers, erasers, or tiny toys (If you are a fisherman you might wear a favorite fishing hat.) Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you children have ever been on a fishing trip? I've done that and it is really fun. Sometimes I let the fish go after I've caught them, 'cause ...

238. The Order Of The Universe

Mt 3:3 · Ex 13:21 · Ps 119:105 · Prov 16:9

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... , the Bible is like a compass. If we are confused and wonder which way we should go in life, or what our behavior should be, we can go to the Bible and receive direction. It helps us to find the right path to walk. This little compass is just a toy and may not work as well as a regular one, but it will remind you that God has given us a guide to help us find our way. (Pass out compasses.) (Prayer for openness to follow in his pathway.)

239. We Are The Church

1 Peter 2:4-5

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: Toy building blocks Lesson: Good morning, boys and girls. How are you all today? (Let them respond.) Good. Do you see what I have with me today? What are these things? (Let them answer.) That's right. They are blocks. What do we do with them? (Let them answer.) Right. We ...

240. Don't Worry

Philippians 2:12-13

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

Purpose: To help children exert some personal effort when faced with a problem. Material: An egg. If available, a toy or live chick. Lesson: Today I want you to look at something that I am sure you have seen before. (Show them an egg.) What comes out of this egg? ... If it is allowed to hatch, in a normal way, a chick will come out of it. And the way ...

241. The Power Source

Acts 1:8

Children's Sermon

Teresa L. Major

... ? (Video game, remote control, cassette player, cars, trucks, radios, dolls, etc.) Wow, we use batteries in a lot of places, don't we? They give our belongings the power they need to work. What happens when the batteries run down? (Children respond.) If the batteries run down our toy or game just stops. It will not work anymore because it does not have any power. It just sits there, doing nothing. My watch and my camera are not much good if they don't have any power. We can fix our things and give them new ...

242. What Hat Do You Wear?

Proverbs 20:11

Children's Sermon

Teresa L. Major

Concept: The hat someone wears often tells us a great deal about the person. As Christians, we don't wear hats, but our behavior tells a lot about us. Preparation: Several hats (authentic or toy) if possible: fireman, policeman, football helmet, etc. Use pictures, if necessary. Look what I have this morning: all kinds of hats. What kind of job uses this hat? (Put on a hat and allow children to respond. Repeat for as many hats as you have.) The type of hat someone ...

243. Trouble

Psalm 34:14

Children's Sermon

Teresa L. Major

... wrong. We wish we could take it all back, but it's too late. We're in for it and there is no way out. Sometimes we have to sit in timeout, or we get grounded. Maybe we lose our allowance, cannot talk on the phone, or have our favorite toy taken away. There is usually some kind of consequence for getting in trouble. Does it feel better to be in trouble or not in trouble? (Children respond.) Of course, it feels better not to be in trouble. How can we stay out of trouble? (Children respond.) We can stay out ...

244. A Birthday Party

Luke 2:1-20

Children's Sermon

Teresa L. Major

... His birthday comes around and we spend lots of time worrying about gifts, but many times we forget that Christmas is Jesus' birthday, not ours. Maybe we should spend more time giving Jesus gifts at Christmas. Jesus probably doesn't care about video games or mittens or toys, but what kinds of things can we give him for his birthday? (Children respond.) We could give him our time by reading our Bibles and praying more often. We could give him our love by loving others. Maybe we could go to a nursing home and ...

245. The Sixth Meal

Sermon

Robert F. Scott

A Strange InvitationLuke 14:1-6 Worship Focus A toy animal and a doll. One of the fake sheep made for yard decorations would be ideal; the doll should be of comparable size. Or a challah, the large braided loaf of white bread that is often part of a Jewish Sabbath meal. A Litany For The Sixth Meal Leader: O ...

246. The Oil For Squeaking People

Genesis 18:1-15

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... as such it is a gift we should carefully nurture and frequently use. Consider how this gift assists us in learning. We must all learn it is evil to manipulate people. We should be straightforward and honest in our dealings with one another. People are valuable and not toys for our personal pleasure. Also, keep in mind that when we use people rather than value them, we pay a price. Let me cast this lesson in the form of a story. A young 16-year-old boy entered the local pharmacy. He asked the pharmacist for ...

247. The Assumption Of Discipline

Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:19-24

Sermon

John N. Brittain

... heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength." The second is this, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." There is no other commandment greater than these.'" The fact that virtually anyone who even toys with the idea of Christianity -- and many who do not -- recognize these words as the two Great Commandments but are uncomfortable with the traditional spiritual disciplines of almsgiving, prayer, and fasting shows the extent to which our Christian faith has become ...

248. Prayers for Family Days

Bulletin Aid

Rolland R. Reece

... recognize the vast majority of mothers who are struggling to be the very best mothers they can be. They give careful thought to their children's diets and schedules. They make regular appointments for their offspring to see the doctor and the dentist. Toys are selected with their son or daughter's safety in mind. Vacations are planned that will bring enjoyment to their children. They anticipate their needs by purchasing clothes that will endure and lay aside money for their education or training. They share ...

249. Equipped To Play

Ephesians 6:10-20

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... Mom, school starts next week and I've got nothing to wear!" It's the Imelda Marcos syndrome and we've all got it. How many clubs or rackets or tools or computers or shoes or suits or necklaces or rings or belts or briefcases or purses or dolls or toys or trains or video games or ... (It's a long list!) ... do we need? One of the Rockefellers liked to say: "How much is enough? Just a little bit more than I have!" We'll save simplifying our lifestyles for another book or when Tony Campolo comes back to town ...

250. Is Christ In The Manger?

Drama

Karren Boehr

... : Mom! You already have "make placemats for nursing home, get ingredients for chili for carolers, clean ..." (Gasps) This is ridiculous! I won't have any time to sleep, let alone enjoy life. FATHER: (Still staring at list) I have to do the Christmas cards this year? And make toy wagons for the neighbor's two boys? I haven't been in my shop for six months. I'm not even sure my saws still work! MOTHER: (Panicking) Oh, no, I almost forgot, I've got to have our Bible study group over for a taffy pull. (Checks ...

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