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2501. The Silent Language

Isaiah 55:8

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... might see a pane of glass for a broken window. If you have fish in the house, this might be a cover for a fish bowl, to keep the goldfish in and the cat out. If you like to garden, you might see this as a protection for a table top upon which a flower pot ... God sees them. And the closer we come to seeing life as God wants us to see it, the closer we come to finding true life. So, keep your eyes and ears and heart and mind open here. What you find in church may surprise you; and it may help you see life in a ...

2502. Training Wheels For Life

Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

... between someone and God. However, I would like to remind us this morning that God's commandments can also be our paidagogos, the disciplinarian keeping us in a place where we can grow in our relationship with God. Remember, it was the paidagogos, the servant, who saw to ... shall make no idol. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy. Honor your father and your mother. You shall not kill, commit adultery, steal, bear false witness or covet anything that ...

2503. An Unfamiliar Place For God

Jeremiah 29:1-23

Sermon

Thomas G. Rogers

... understanding. It certainly is." God responds to us through another inspired writer. Through the apostle Paul, God sends yet another revolutionary letter -- this one is addressed to the Christians at Philippi. The letter says, "The Peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." "Yes," God says, "the kind of peace that I have in mind for you does pass understanding. It passes all understanding." God goes on to say we will have this peace when our hearts and ...

2504. Cultivating Our Garden

Isaiah 58:1-14

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

... have works? Can faith save you? If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace; keep warm and eat your fill," and yet you do not supply their bodily needs, what is the good of that? So faith by itself, if it ... even on occasion through the church, which expends so much energy vainly trying to tame a message whose radical dimensions keep showing through." It is that radical dimension which makes us uncomfortable sometimes, but it is also the radical dimension of ...

2505. Be A Wise Christian

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... if I gave all my money away. Well, one day a very rich young man came to see Jesus. He probably had even more money than this. Anyway, he asked Jesus what he had to do to get to heaven. Jesus told him to keep the commandments. But the young man said that he had already been keeping the commandments for a long time. So Jesus told him that he should give all of his money away to the poor and come, follow him. Would that have been a hard thing to do, boys and girls? (Let them answer.) I guess the ...

2506. Developing Staying Power

1 Peter 4:12-19

Sermon

Sandra Hefter Herrma

... I don't fight back, I just go limp." "And if they throw you onto the sidewalk?" "I probably won't be able to do much, sir! My bones will be broken!" Nervous laughter, then uproarious, all around. They were standing up for what was right -- the right to keep the seat they paid for, not to have to give it up to any person who told them to, just because their skin was dark. And they were beaten, and they were thrown to the sidewalk, and they were jailed. So they stopped riding the buses altogether, and started ...

2507. You Can Be Articulate

Mark 7:31-37

Sermon

Michael B. Brown

... who was deaf and had an impediment of speech ... And taking him aside privately, Jesus touched his ears and his tongue, and looking up to heaven, he sighed, 'Be opened.' " Jesus touched the man. He didn't just say, "I hope you get to feeling better," or "I'll keep you in my prayers." Instead he took action. He did something specific and visible to make the man's pain go away. Still the most powerful way of articulating the gospel to others is through what we are and do rather than what we say. The old poem ...

2508. Live Together In Harmony

1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... who prefer formal worship and those who wish more spontaneous celebration, conservatives and liberals, left-brain and right-brain people, traditionalists and risk-takers. How can we ever get all these people to live in harmony and work together? We must keep in mind that unity does not imply uniformity. Sameness has been the fear of many people when they are confronted with the ecumenical challenge. Pentecostal worship is quite different from Lutheran worship; yet both can exalt the same Christ. We are ...

2509. What's The Point?

Jeremiah 1:1-19

Sermon

Richard L. Sheffield

... plans; we make little plans. God speaks to us, as he spoke to the prophet Elijah, in, "... a still small voice" (1 Kings 19:12, RSV), and we sit still and think small. And wonder why our life is like that. But, God doesn't yell at us. He just keeps whispering in our ear what he has in mind. In fairness to Jeremiah and to us, our reticence is understandable. The theologian Paul Tillich wrote that "It is safe to say that a man who has never tried to flee God has never experienced the God who is really God ...

2510. Gomer, God's "Yet"

Hosea 1:1-2:1

Sermon

Richard L. Sheffield

... people. That's the deal. In Exodus it says that God said to the people gathered on Mount Sinai: "Now therefore, if you obey my voice and keep my covenant, you shall be my treasured possession out of all the peoples. Indeed, the whole earth is mine, but you shall be for me a ... me."3 As unfaithful as we may be -- God is faithful always in his love. Like Hosea with his wife, he keeps bringing us back. "A Brief Statement of Faith" adopted by The Presbyterian Church several years ago puts our relationship with God ...

2511. A Lesson From A Broken Arm

Isaiah 55:6

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... To hold your arm still after you have injured it. Have any of you ever had a broken arm? ... When that happens, you have to keep your arm still for a long time. Then, when you can finally use your arm again, you find it is rather weak. Because the muscles have ... to learn new things, you soon have difficulty remembering things. Great athletes and musicians practice all the time so that they can keep their skills. If you do not spend time with a friend, soon that person is no longer your friend. The same thing ...

2512. Week One Of Lent

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... . We hear of all the things that the law does not allow and we think that a straightjacket has been placed around us. Laws, however, are only restrictive to those who want to get away with more than is actually theirs in the first place. Laws order our lives and keep us from living in chaos. Imagine driving on the highways with no laws. The Law for the Hebrew people was a way of life. It was their method of finding God. The Law was a path which if followed would lead one to a more full and complete life in ...

2513. Our Helper

Acts 8:26-40

Sermon

Robert Beringer

... of faith we experience forgiveness, love, and all the fruits of the Spirit. Tradition has it that this Ethiopian went home and evangelized all of his country for Christ. If that is indeed true, then this man, like so many of us, simply found it impossible to keep from sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. It is the Helper that unites us with others who have experienced that same gift of amazing grace. One of the most remarkable testimonies to this aspect of the Spirit's work was given by the ...

2514. Divine Naivet

Isaiah 63:7--64:12

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

... sent us Jesus to express the Lord's amazing divine naivet, which loves us so much that sins are overlooked enough for us not to get stuck in defensiveness and guilt, so that we might have the heart, the self-esteem, and the motivation to keep trying and keep growing in our walk with the Lord and our neighbor. Christmas, the birth of Jesus, and the Gospel he came to live and teach is, indeed, good news. It's the result, the fabulous, unbelievable result, of a love beyond our comprehension. A divine naivet ...

2515. A Special Night

Exodus 12:1-30

Drama

Pamela Urfer

... , I see. You want to know the story. SON: Yes, Dad. Tell us the story! FATHER: Okay. Make yourselves comfortable. Well, you see, this is the anniversary of the day God led the chosen people out of Egypt when Pharaoh, the king of Egypt, wanted to keep them there as slaves. DAUGHTER: And who were the chosen people? FATHER: Well, they were the Jews, the people of Israel in the Old Testament times. SON: Why are we celebrating a Jewish anniversary? FATHER: Because it's an anniversary for us, too. For all people ...

2516. Watch For The Lord

2 Peter 3:10a

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... the world. But the day of his coming will sneak up on us just like a thief, sneaking up on a family at night. Peter is saying that Christians need to be awake; they need to keep their eyes open for that special day. Just like a family watches over its house so that no one can break into it, so Christians need to keep their eyes open each day, because one of those days will be the day that the Lord comes again. During Advent we are all getting ready to remember something special that happened long ago. What ...

2517. Something To Hang On To

2 Corinthians 12:9

Children's Sermon

Teresa L. Major

... are ski poles and people use them when they go skiing down the mountain. They go swoosh! swoosh! and use these poles to help them keep their balance and to point them in the direction they want to go. (Demonstrate by pretending you are skiing.) If they want to turn ... little, then they can use the poles to help them do that. If they begin to fall, they can use these poles to help them keep their balance so they won't take a tumble. And, if they do fall down, the skiers can even use these poles to help them ...

2518. The Power Source

Acts 1:8

Children's Sermon

Teresa L. Major

... is a special part of God that helps us. He is like a battery that never wears out. He gives us power, energy, and strength. He keeps us going. When we think we can't do something, the Holy Spirit helps us get it done. When we have to deal with sad ... strength. When people make fun of us and treat us badly, he gives us the power to deal with them. When we are too tired to keep going, the Holy Spirit is our energy. When something terrific happens to us, he is there to celebrate with us. He gives us the ability ...

2519. Salve To Soothe Our Souls

Jeremiah 8:4--9:26

Sermon

Richard L. Sheffield

... quick to judge that! After all, the big question for most of us is "how do I get more of it," and at tax time, "how do I keep more of it." I listened until it was time to speak. I whispered to one of the black ministers who was leading the group, "Do you suppose ... my people lightly saying, 'Peace, peace,' when there is no peace" (Jeremiah 6:13-14). Greed is God and the ministers are keeping quiet about it. Everybody's in trouble. Everybody needs to ask, "Who is my God?" If you want to be philosophical about ...

2520. Week Three Of Lent

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... world; it is that which we seek. In order for things to be united there must be a binding force that keeps them together. Ancient peoples learned the usefulness of combining two metals to produce a third which was more durable and longer ... love of God from the love of neighbor. Love must be the binding force in the way we conduct our lives; it must be the glue that keeps us close to God and one another. Love is a complicated concept -- this is nothing new for any of us. Today's readings show that love must ...

2521. Pentecost -- A Wild, Weird, Wonderful Day

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... for us to overcome the barriers and obstacles that seek to divide us. The oil in your automobile engine makes it possible for all the parts to work together. It lessens friction and heat and keeps the engine from wearing out. That's the nature of the Holy Spirit's work within your life: to lessen friction and heat and to keep you from wearing out. A life without the Holy Spirit is one of friction and confrontation, making it more difficult to get along with others. The Spirit's presence in our lives is one ...

2522. The Good Cowboy

1 Peter 2:25

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... horses, making sure the cattle stay together and don't get frightened and start to run away. Boys and girls, do you know how the cowboys kept the cattle quiet during the long nights? (Let them answer.) The cowboys would sing to the cattle. This would help to keep the cattle from getting scared. Cowboys really take good care of their cattle, don't they, boys and girls? (Let them answer.) If one of you were a cowboy, you would have to be very good at taking care of cattle, wouldn't you, boys and girls? (Let ...

2523. Empowered By A Vision

Genesis 28:10-22

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... spends much of his life as a wanderer. Like so many who live on the edge of trouble, his behavior mandates that he keep looking over his shoulder lest someone catch up with his shenanigans. On this particular occasion, we find him trying to stay clear ... to the south; and all the families of the earth shall be blessed in you and in your offspring. Know that I am with you and will keep you wherever you go, and will bring you back to this land; for I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you ...

2524. The Oil For Squeaking People

Genesis 18:1-15

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... 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 three boxes of candy. "I ...

2525. When Life Doesn't Go According To Plan

Genesis 21:8-21

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... explained that his new wife had not known about Joe's existence until he showed up on the doorstep. She was very angry. It was causing problems with his other children. The wife told Joe's father he could not continue to see this lost son if he expected to keep his happy home. He hated to do it, but he felt he had no choice. Abraham finds himself in that same spot. He cares about both his sons as well as his wife Sarah. It becomes increasingly obvious that circumstances are such that he is not going to be ...

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