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2501. Three Secrets of A Life Well Lived

2 Timothy 4:6-8

Sermon

Brett Blair

... never served in any place more than three years, and the churches where I have preached have generally been pretty small, even though they were located in rather large cities. Some places I had to leave because my ministry caused riots and disturbances. When I stayed, I did not get along too well with other religious leaders in town, which may influence the kind of references these places will send you. I have also been threatened several times and been physically attacked. I have gone to jail three or four ...

2502. The Most Beautiful Sacrifice

Mark 14:1-11

Drama

... frightening gossip, because we all know how the authorities deal with Jewish patriots. And as many of us as believed Jesus to be God’s servant, there were as many who believed he was just a troublemaker, or worse. So as Passover grew near, Jesus promised to stay one evening with us in Bethany, just outside of Jerusalem. My father decided to throw a big party. I mean it was as royal as any feast in Judea that week. And because I knew Jesus would want to spend the Passover with his disciples in Jerusalem ...

2503. Bloody Hands, Troubled Soul

Mark 14:12-26

Drama

... on to the end." The religious leaders were the stiffest opposition. And Jesus was most angry at them, although at the same time he had pity on them for their hardness of heart. They, too, were afraid of the crowds. And I think Jesus was nervous enough to stay outside of Jerusalem much of the time that last week. I will not tell you any excuses - I went to the scribes and the leaders of the temple. I told them I would let them know when Jesus was alone. They were worried about their people recognizing him ...

2504. True And False Prophecy

Mark 14:27-31

Drama

... authority edged with arrogance and pomposity. He will be dressed in elaborate vestments or robes, ideally with a Velcro fastening which will make a noticeable tearing sound at the end of the play. Peter will enter from the rear of the nave, and will stay outside the chance! throughout the play. He will be dressed in working clothes, perhaps carrying a staff. Although this is like a dialogue, the two men are not addressing each other, and do not even recognize the other’s presence. After Peter has entered ...

2505. My God, My God, ... Why?

Mark 15:33-41

Drama

... She speaks with lots of emotion; meekly at first, but then assertively.) MARY MAGDALENE: This is a nightmare. Why is it so dark in the middle of the afternoon? It is like all creation has become a tomb ... (Shudder) I have never seen a person crucified before. I always stayed away from such things because I believed it was unclean, that even to see it was a defilement. Oh, but now, how I would run to him if the guards would let me, and kiss his feet and hold him! (She moves to center mark, behind cross but ...

2506. Sunrise Surprise

Drama

... away with myself as he did. I’m a failure, and the only thing I know to do is go back to my old occupation. (To John) Now, let’s go home and get some rest. We’re going to need it for the days ahead. Mary I want to stay here in the Garden for awhile. The other women are coming with the embalming spices. I’ll wait for them, and tell them the sad news. John But wait a minute, Peter, I just remembered something else that Jesus said one time. Remember, he said, "As Jonah was three days ...

2507. The Sent Sitter

Acts 2:1-21

Children's Sermon

... be able to take care of you the way Mom or Dad would? (Receive responses from all these suggestions.) How do you feel about babysitters now? If you have a good babysitter, that can be exciting. He or she might let you have some extra ice cream, stay up a little later, play your favorite games, or some new ones. (Receive responses from these suggestions.) That’s the way it was with Jesus’ disciples. When Jesus was killed, and then on Easter God raised him, they were glad he was back with them again. They ...

2508. The Christmas Wreath

Matthew 1:18-25

Children's Sermon

Edward G. Hunter

... generally made of pine needles. Pine needles are always green, year round. That is to show us that God does not change, he is always the same. That is why we choose Christmas trees to put in our homes. The Christmas tree is green, and its needles always stay the same color. A Christmas tree tells us that it, like God, is always the same. Wreaths can be made very beautiful, with red ribbons, or pine cones, or even lights on them. But, the main thing about a wreath is that it is always green, telling us that ...

2509. THE END

Drama

... now you say we have to go again. 1: Of course. 2: What do you mean "of course!" When do we get to the real end? 1: We just did. 2: You’re going to drive me crazy. 1: That was the real end. 2: Then why can’t we stay where we are? 1: Why should we? 2: Because it’s the end! 1: That’s right. 2: [Frustrated] I give up. 1: The only real end is one that leads to a real beginning. 2: [Slight pause] Somehow I just don’t want to believe that. 1: Let’s ...

2510. TWO CAN BECOME ONE

Drama

... . 2: For once we have shared our wisdom, personal wisdom grows. 1: We can add to ourselves from the other, and still be ourselves. 2: Once together, we can still separate, 1: And speak our broadened wisdom for many to hear. 2: Once together, we stay together, 1: Especially in our separateness. 2: Not one, in which two can no longer be seen - 1: But two, in whom one is now shown forth. 2: Not two in whom uniqueness makes for separation, 1: But two in whom separateness joins in beautiful uniqueness ...

2511. HEAR OUR PRAYER, O LORD

Drama

... . To hell with all of you - I’m God - I’m God because I hear all of my own prayers - and I refuse to listen to yours. I’m God, so what else can matter. Group: [Moving closer] Hear our prayer, O Lord. Person: Hear our prayer, O Lord. Tape: Stay away from me! I don’t need your games. Don’t try to pretend you care about me - you won’t even listen - you don’t care enough about yourselves to care about me. What’s the point of all this sham? You don’t even know what I’m ...

2512. Faithful People in a Fiery Furnace

Daniel 3:1-30

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... ? Or do you go along and support that malignant industry down in Tunica that victimizes the poor, the ignorant, and the addicted? Sometimes I think all the radio stations in Memphis are almost owned by the gambling industry. If the Christians in Memphis would stay away from Tunica and urge others to do the same, we could virtually put Tunica out of business. Young people, the reason that the Hebrew boys were prepared for that big test with the statue was that they had prepared in advance. Someone said ...

2513. An Unhappy Homecoming

Luke 4:14-30

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... he said something critical of the labor conditions for workers in that area. After the service, several prominent businessmen sent a message to him by one of the local pastors. The message was this---Billy, leave labor matters alone. Concentrate on getting people saved. Stay away from political issues. You’re rubbing the fur the wrong way." Billy Sunday sent this message back to them: "If I’m rubbing the fur the wrong way, tell the cats to turn around." III. When People Reject Jesus, They Miss the ...

2514. Is Jesus Still in the Healing Business?

Luke 4:38-44, Luke 4:31-37

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... PM. On the Sabbath Jews were prohibited from traveling over 2/3rds of a mile or carrying any burden. Only after sundown could they carry their sick friends to Jesus. Who knows? Jesus may have been up all night healing folks. Even at daybreak they wanted him to stay there for more healing. But Jesus said, "No, I must preach in the other towns too." Jesus was not just a healer. His main mission was to seek and to save the lost. His primary enemies were sin and death. His passion was to win eternal souls for ...

2515. The Touch of the Master's Hand

Luke 5:12-16

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... that he was covered with leprosy; he had a severe case. Perhaps he was missing several fingers or a nose. The leper’s encounter with Jesus must have happened near the edge of town because lepers were not allowed to enter towns. In fact, they had to stay at least twenty paces from a healthy person. I wonder how this leper knew about Jesus. Perhaps he had a loving wife. Her heart was broken because she could not come within twenty paces of the husband she loved. But perhaps each day at sundown she brought ...

2516. A Brass Cross and a Barometer

Luke 6:1-11

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... Jewish or Muslim clergyman to do. I wondered if some of the critics had the spirit of the Pharisees, looking for something to criticize. May God deliver us from going to worship with a chip on our shoulders or an ax to grind. The devil wishes you would stay out of church, but if you insist on going, he would prefer that you bring with you a critical spirit. Notice in verses 8 and 9 the boldness of Jesus. I am so grateful that our Lord was no shrinking violet, no portrait of political correctness. Jesus did ...

2517. All The More Reason To Give Thanks

Psalm 100:1-5

Sermon

Brett Blair

... . On Tuesday, we had orphans. On Monday, September 10th, life felt routine. On Tuesday, September 11th, it did not. What a difference a day makes. I say to you this morning that when we are truly grateful we never forget what made us grateful. Hardships stay with us. They are reminders that though we travel into valleys of death, God enables us to go through them. II The second characteristic of a truly grateful people is humility. When we are truly grateful we humbly confess that we are indebted to God ...

2518. Mugwumps

Luke 6:1-11

Sermon

... ... his wump on the other. There are several things wrong with that sitting position. You can only see to one side of the fence, and it can get too comfortable. Instead, I would prefer to think of us as standing on the rail, walking it somewhat uncomfortably, and having to stay alert to that which is around us. With Christ’s example and this awareness, we are equipped to cope with Mugwumps.

2519. I ... Oh ... U

Luke 18:9-14

Sermon

... new strategy on the part of "I". Now that "I" no longer ruled the roost, he had to make some major adjustments in his thinking - how to coexist with this new batch of equals who had just arrived on the scene and looked as though they were here to stay. One thing was clear. It would take some real doing, and a smooth coexistence program wasn’t going to happen overnight. Might even take a month! But what Ol’ Zeke didn’t know then was that none of this new batch was just like him. And furthermore, each ...

2520. The Yestermorrow Eclipse

John 10:1-21

Sermon

... young people ... Ain’t it awful that rose bushes have thorns." What it can do for its customers is assure them that everything outside their door is pretty miserable, and there’s really nothing they can do to change it, so they might as well stay inside and pull the shades. If they do have to venture outside, just do what existence requires and avoid as many of those "Awfuls" as they possibly can. Life becomes a leper ... avoided and abandoned. If ever there had been chance for life today, the chance ...

2521. Rome at Last

Acts 28:11-16

Sermon Aid

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... of Rome’s eastern trade. Grain and cotton from Egypt, plus mosaics, pottery and perfume from the east arrived there. Puteoli had fine shops and a wealthy citizenry, drawn from all parts of the world. A small band of Christians resided there and Paul either stayed with them or was "consoled by them" for seven days. The latter seems more likely, for Paul was a Roman prisoner and "entreaties" by his friends were not likely to influence his captors. At this point, Centurion Julius was anxious to complete his ...

2522. Christmas

Illustration

Brett Blair

... read it. Jenny couldn’t stand the part about Mary, Joseph, and the fully occupied inn. So, when she came to that part she ad-libbed a new twist. Joseph speaks, "Good evening, sir. My wife is expecting a baby any minute now and we need a place to stay. Could you help us?" The innkeeper replies, "Well, you see, we are crowded but there’s always room for one more. Please come in." Jenny put the Bible down and said, "Now, Daddy, isn’t that better?" That's the temptation isn't it? To make it better. We ...

2523. Disney's Mice

Illustration

... , was told by many he had no talent. But he had a dream he believed in and, more importantly, he believed in himself. At long last, he found a minister who agreed, for small pay, to let him draw pictures for church events. Disney had no place to stay and the same church offered their garage for his abode. The garage was infested with mice, Disney began drawing one of those mice, and the rest is history. I wonder what those Kansas City people who turned him down say now about the ambition of Walt Disney?

2524. One Little Rose

Illustration

I would rather have one little rose from the garden of a friend Than have the choicest flowers when my stay on earth must end. I would rather have a pleasant word in kindness said to me Than flattery when my heart is still and life has ceased to be. I would rather have a loving smile from friends I know are true Than tears shed around my casket when the world I bid adieu. Bring me all your flowers today whether pink or white or red, I’d rather have one blossom now than a truckload when I’m dead.

2525. Go Forward

Illustration

David Livingstone was asked where he was prepared to go. He answered, "I am prepared to go anywhere as long as it is forward." It takes courage to go forward and not to stay in the comfortable present or retreat to the nostalgic past.

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