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2601. The Sabbath - Delightfully Different

Exodus 20:1-21, Mark 2:23-3:6

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... to have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A." As you know, the fast-food business is highly competitive. But don't look for Chick-fil-A restaurants to be open on Sundays. They are not. Cathy has heard all the arguments for staying open seven days a week. But he replies, with a slight grin, that his restaurants usually generate more sales in six days than others do in seven. I know a teenager who needed a summer job desperately. He found one at a fast-food restaurant. When he was ...

2602. Because He Lives

1 Corinthians 15:12-34

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... bought the patient more time. She listened and then said, "No thanks, I won't take the treatments." Somewhat alarmed, the doctor said, "Look, if you don't take the treatments you will die." with an angelic smile and a steady faith she replied, "I didn't come here to stay." Nor did you and I. We are transients in this world. Home is on the other side. Why am I so sure we are bound for heaven? Because he lives!

2603. Honoring Parents

Exodus 20:1-21, Matthew 15:1-20

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... , "I'm so sorry, but my income is mostly dedicated to the temple." Many people living on tight budgets face agonizing decisions about how much assistance they can give to parents. Many face tough decisions about placing parents in nursing homes or hiring someone to stay with them or taking them into one's own home. Sometimes the question is what luxuries will I deny to my immediate family so that I can provide necessities for an elderly parent. Occasionally the question is what necessities will I deny to my ...

2604. Turn On The Lights!

Matthew 5:13-16

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... to me void, but shall accomplish that which I purpose for it." For example, how many times are you greeted with this salutation: "Hey, what do you know good?" or "What's the good word?" Often we mumble some inane answer like, "Nothing much," or "I'm staying one step ahead of my creditors." But we could replace that throw-away line with something significant. When someone asks, "What do you know good?” we could reply, "I know that the Lord is mighty patient and kind." The Lord can take a line like that and ...

2605. Adultery, Cure and Prevention

Proverbs 7:1-27, John 8:1-11

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... all evening. I doubt the wisdom of office parties where too much alcohol and affection are dispensed rather carelessly. When out of town on business, a hotel lounge is not the best place to hang out. All these situations pave the way for lust. We must stay clear of all the temptations we can avoid. Though some temptations cannot be avoided, we certainly don't want to leave a message on the devil's voice mail saying, "Hey, if you have any extra temptations, just send them my way." Fourth and finally, the ...

2606. "Hands Off!"

Exodus 20:1-21, Luke 19:11-27

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... at least a hundred ways to steal, but only one way to be honest. A second way to steal is called tax evasion. One would not think that patriotic Americans would steal from Uncle Sam, but such stealing is almost a national sport. Most people stay clear of major infractions, the kind that could send you to jail. Just little abuses, minor excursions from absolute honesty. The savings are really small; a ridiculously low price for soiling one's integrity. Just a little hiding of income; just minor expansions of ...

2607. A Shepherd To Lead Us

John 10:1-21

Sermon

Brett Blair

... our leaders can be broken. So what are we to do? John 10 holds the answer. Look at the picture Jesus gives us here in John 10: This wonderful vivid portrait of a shepherd caring for his sheep. The shepherd would lead his sheep out to distant areas and stay there for days. Being a good shepherd he created a temporary corral, a pen to keep the sheep in when they were not grazing. Using the crude stones of the field a shepherd could quickly put together such a structure and at night he would lay his body down ...

2608. The Hiding Angel

1 John 2:28--3:10

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... to be a person who lives by the side of the road and is a friend to man. I can serve my Lord by helping other people. I'm going to rest in heaven." Remember, there is an angel within each of us just yearning to burst forth. If we stay close to Christ, that angel will begin to show. We will begin to resemble our Lord and will become extraordinary persons. Let's ask this question as we finalize our resolution list: When I consider the gifts and opportunities the Lord has given me, what does he want me to ...

2609. The Master at Prayer

Luke 22:39-46

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... , but our will power are involved too. I guarantee you this: if you don't pray and read your Bible regularly, you will encounter more temptation. A man who had fought an alcohol problem for twenty years was six months into recovery. He was asked how he was managing to stay dry now though he never could before. He said, "I pray. That is the key to it. I never let a day go by without praying. I wish I had learned that long time ago." A third lesson from the Master about prayer is this: YOU CAN TALK BACK TO ...

2610. How God Guides

Exodus 13:17--14:31

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

On a hunting trip a few years ago, I went into a remote area I did not know very well. I was alone and stayed longer than I should have. Darkness was falling quickly as I tried to find my way out. Before long I knew I was walking in circles and was utterly lost. A shiver of anxiety ran through me because it was a cold night and I was not suitably dressed to ...

2611. Glorious Surprises

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... truth, comfort, and warning. Some Methodists are afraid of the Holy Spirit. They fear that if they are Spirit-filled, they might become emotionally unbalanced and do bizarre things they have seen on TV religion. They think the Holy Spirit ought to stay over in the Pentecostal churches and leave us sophisticated Methodists alone. But remember, the Holy Spirit makes people more stable rather than less. While the Holy Spirit may make us exuberant and enthusiastic, we are never made weird or unbalanced. One of ...

2612. A Haven For Troubled Hearts

John 14:1-4

Sermon

Brett Blair

... carry on, 'Cause I know I don't belong here in heaven. Would you hold my hand if I saw you in heaven? Would you help me stand if I saw you in heaven? I'll find my way through night and day, 'Cause I know I just can't stay here in heaven. Time can bring you down; time can bend your knees. Time can break your heart, have you begging please, begging please. Beyond the door there's peace I'm sure, And I know there'll be no more tears in heaven. Jesus has just had the Passover ...

2613. The Waiting Game

Sermon

James Bjorge

... late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved in sleep" (Psalm 127:2). So away with the ruinous thinking that runs rampant in your soul - the time is rushing by, the job demands so much, I’m getting older and must try to stay young, my friends are dying, and I am getting nothing done. One cold morning in wintertime a snail was slowly making his way up the trunk of a cherry tree. As he came to a tiny hole in the bark a beetle stuck his head out and said, "Hey, buddy ...

2614. Here Comes Jesus

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

James Bjorge

... a silent song of hope that was rising from the heart and softly caressing the words. Then the song came forth that his daughter had wanted to hear again before she slipped into eternity. It was from the Christmas cradle hymn: Be near me, Lord Jesus; I ask thee to stay Close by me forever, and love me, I pray. Bless all the dear children in thy tender care, And fit us for heaven, to live with thee there. He told his story of death in the family; but it was also a Jesus story. And what a difference that makes ...

2615. Unwrapping Presents ... and People

Sermon

James Bjorge

... does it that way. Setting men free seems to be one of the major themes in our day. Man is pictured as being uptight, locked within himself, afraid of living on the growing edge. We attempt to convince people that I’m okay; you’re okay. We urge them to stay loose or in the language of the teenager, "let it all hang out." Free to be me echoes through the songs and verse of our day. All of this indicates that man has been wrapped up and the real gift of humanity within that package has not come forth and ...

2616. With What Shall I Come?

Micah 6:1-8

Sermon

James Bjorge

... state ... to love and to cherish ... We speak of not being able to do justice to a job because of the lack of time. In some areas we have got to take time to do justice. What about family worship? Occasionally a baby snow causes parents to stay home from church since nobody ought to be exposed to such contemptible weather. But Monday morning comes and now the baby snow has grown into a man sized storm. Yet every man must get to his business and every chick and child to school. And then we sometimes ...

2617. No Withdrawal

Sermon

James Bjorge

... brief days in order to spread around some goodies and say "hello" only to retreat back to heaven. God is no Santa Claus who empties his bag of toys and then goes back to the North Pole to get ready for next year. God came to stay. He wants his birthday party extended around the calendar. He wants the Christmas style to become a life-style. Lots of love, thinking of others, expressing it with gifts, family gatherings, worship celebrations ... that could make quite a full year of real living. People feel good ...

2618. Elijah and the Prophets of Baal

1 Kings 18:16-46

Sermon

Don Yocom

... God be used as a commitment place for man before the Supreme Being of the Universe. We must rebuild our altars in the home. Use of the Bible, devotional helps such as THE UPPER ROOM, and a small worship center may be helpful. Families that pray together do stay together. A man and a woman cannot fight if they are on their knees before God. They can pick a time in the day when the family can be together and keep a regular schedule of family worship. Children enjoy taking turns reading and can offer a simple ...

2619. Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Drama

Sarah Walton Miller

... isn’t for everyone. For some it’s a waste. Even if he could get in - FATHER: [loudly] Oh, he’ll get in all right! And he’ll get THROUGH. All the way! There’s a college somewhere. And I can afford it! Now I want you to stay out of our business, if I have to go to the principal! TEACHER: But, Mr. Horton - [FATHER returns to a closed position. TEACHER freezes momentarily.] SON: [turning to audience; is tense] Did - did my father come? TEACHER: He did. SON: Did you tell him - TEACHER: James, I don ...

2620. Family, Family, Who’s Got the Family

Drama

Sarah Walton Miller

... old doll! Moth-errrr! This - this MONSTER has been in my room again messing in my things! Can’t you stop her? SUSAN: [she retreats behind Grandmother’s chair, seeking an ally] It’s a mess already. BARBARA: [threatening] It’s MY mess and you stay out! [examines lipstick] Look at my new lipstick! Look how she’s blunted the end! [wailing] Moth-errrr! MOTHER: [sternly] Susan, you are not to go into Barbara’s room again unless she invites you. BARBARA: [nastily] THAT will be NEVER! [picks up dropped ...

2621. The Devil's Optical Illustion

2 Crinthians 4:4

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... the devil go to work, and the next thing we know the light is gone and everything seems dark. It is like an optical illusion. One moment the light is here and the next moment it can be gone. We must always be alert to the love of God and stay away for the Devil’s tricks.

2622. A Real Champion

2 Timothy 4:7

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... like Timothy who must now fight the battle. They, too, must fight with love, patience, kindness and all the things that Paul fought with, but they must never give up until the end, or the 15th round. God looks for champions like Paul and Timothy, people who are ready to stay with him all the way. There are many different kinds of champions, but none of them is as rewarded as the champion of God. Imagine how Paul must have felt as he prepared to die and go to heaven. It was all worth it, and he was glad that ...

2623. THE MARK

Drama

Jerome W. Nilssen

... silly. CAIN On me. EVE Put it away, Cain. (No longer addressing a child, she is obviously frightened) Put it away. Please. CAIN You’re going to use it. Right here. (Marking his forehead) Not too deep, just deep enough. Deep enough to draw blood. And then let the blood stay on the knife. EVE Are you serious? I can’t do that. CAIN I’m demanding it, mother. And when he comes in from the cemetery, show him the knife, let him see the blood. Tell him that you took the revenge. Show him I didn’t get away ...

2624. THE RECEPTIONIST

Drama

Jerome W. Nilssen

... it stops only God knows. (Pause) Do you really want me along? SETH It takes two to tango. GRACE Or to start a revolution. SETH Or to make love. GRACE Or to have a church. SETH That’s a new thought. GRACE I don’t know how long I could stay. SETH I don’t know how long I could stand you. GRACE I may make unreasonable demands. SETH I may make irrational threats. GRACE I may be faithful to more than one. SETH I may close the door in your face. GRACE But I’ll find another one. SETH I ...

2625. THE OLD MAN IS WASTING

Drama

Jerome W. Nilssen

... ’s Prayer printed no it. SETH (Whisking a fancy, embroidered handkerchief from a coat pocket) Only half right, sweetheart. Genuine 24 kt. gold leaf embossed on imported Irish linen, done by hand in a home for retired circus employees. The family that stays together prays together. Or is it the other way around? Also the Ten Commandments electroplated in solid silver - "Know the truth and the truth will set you free" - around the rim of this genuine brass-plated, plastic-coated thimble. (He takes a thimble ...

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