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2651. The Peace of Christmas

Philippians 4:4-7

Sermon

King Duncan

Have you ever noticed that peace is an elusive quality in our world today, whether in the Middle East or in Asia, or even right here in our own community? I read about an enthusiastic group of 1200 would-be peacemakers who began a “peace march” a few years back in Los Angeles. This group wanted to make a statement about the futility of war, and the importance of peace. A noble venture, wouldn’t you say? Before they had gone too far, however, the peace march stalled‑out. About half of the group had ...

2652. A Solemn yet Joyous Feast

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Sermon

King Duncan

Maundy Thursday marks the final countdown to Jesus’ last days on earth--his arrest, his crucifixion and ultimately, his resurrection. It is usually not the most joyous of feasts. Even the word “Maundy,” which comes from the Latin word for “commandment,” sounds gloomy. It sounds like a word Eeyore would say a lot. Are you familiar with Eeyore, the pessimistic donkey from the Winnie the Pooh books? Can’t you picture Eeyore saying, “Maundy, maundy” in his gloomiest voice? And then he’d sigh and shake his head ...

2653. The Dwelling Place

Luke 9:28-36

Sermon

Lori Wagner

“Therefore, brothers and sisters, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Yeshua (Jesus), by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, His body, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings.” (Hebrews 10:19–22) This week, I was learning the art of turkey roasting from one of our expert turkey roasting members! And I discovered that one of the important ...

2654. Imagine

Revelation 21:10, 22-26

Sermon

Will Willimon

''And I saw no temple in the city, for its temple is the Lord God the Almighty and the Lamb. And the city has no need of sun or moon to shine upon it, for the glory of God is its light…” Today's lesson speaks of the New Jerusalem, the Heavenly City. ''Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first...had passed away'' (Rev. 21:1). When God gets finished with Durham, there will be no sun or moon because the glory of the Lord, present among his people, will be so bright, no other light will be needed ...

2655. They Should Have Fired That Shepherd

Luke 15:1-3 (8-32)

Sermon

Schuyler Rhodes

Not too long ago I had the privilege of being invited to preach at a conference in a different part of the country. I had a great conversation with the organizer of the conference, bought my plane ticket, and headed to my destination. After landing safely, I retrieved my luggage and went to meet my host. I had seen her photo before, and she gave me a description of her and what she would be wearing. No sweat,right? Then, after a few minutes I saw her. I stuck up my arm and waved, calling her name. Her face ...

2656. Look What Happened On The Cross!

Hebrews 10:16-25

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

Americans (human beings) are very divided. Some of our divisions have to do with who we are. Black-white tensions caused by the police killings of Black men have made the divisions clearer. A 2016 Pew Research poll found that while 61% of African-Americans find Black-white relations poor, only 46% of whites have such an assessment. The election of Donald Trump verified the polls’ findings regarding negative American attitudes toward immigrants. We are badly divided by social class, regardless of ethnicity ...

2657. Three In One

John 16:12-15

Sermon

Dave Zuchelli

One of the most difficult ideas in the Christian faith is the concept that God is three persons in one being. We call that triad the Trinity. The actual term, Trinity is not in scripture, but the idea is all over the place. It began in Genesis when the Spirit of God hovered over the waters (v. 3) and God said, “Let us make mankind in our image…” (v. 26) It stretched through to Revelation 22 where we see the “throne of God and of the Lamb” (v. 1) and the “Spirit and the bride say, ‘Come’” (v. 17). The “Lamb ...

2658. A VIP Seat

Luke 14:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

In our society, we have a unique obsession with following the “lifestyles of the rich and famous.” There are TV shows and websites and magazines that focus on the homes and wardrobes and parties of the wealthy and well-connected. And so many of us like to take a sneak peek into this world that we will never experience in real life. Back before the pandemic, sociologist Ashley Mears wrote a book titled Very Important People: Status and Beauty in the Global Party Circuit that shared insider details on the ...

2659. Bread for the Journey

Mark 12:28-34

Sermon

Thomas C. Willadsen

I spent a lot of my adolescence on church mission trips. We called them work camps back then. Every time the church van was about to leave the parking lot, just after the driver had turned the ignition key someone would ask, “How long ‘til we get there?” Now, when I’m behind the wheel I give the same answer, that was given to me’ “Over a few hills, around a few bends, we’re practically there.” I can repeat this answer more times than the asker repeats the question. I can be very patient. Back in the day, ...

2660. Our Champion Rides Into Battle

Isaiah 50:1-11

Sermon

Gerald Whetstone

From the battlement, the watchman sees a knight riding from the forest and ascending the hill. He is in full armor, a long lance in one arm, a great shield in the other. His powerful black charger wears a coat of bright red and paws the air and snorts as the rider reins him in at the castle gate. The knight bangs his lance on the mighty doors and shouts his challenge: "Who will contend with me? Let us face one another. Who dares to be my opponent? Let him present himself!" Day by day a giant from the ranks ...

2661. Confidence To Spare

Psalm 27:1-6, 13-14

Sermon

Robert G. McCreight

Introduction A year and a half ago as I was greeting people at the rear door of the sanctuary following worship one Sunday, I talked with a visitor to worship that day. Standing behind this visitor was Mabel Yark. Mabel is one of my favorite people; she's a favorite with many people. Now you need to know that I have the kind of relationship with Mabel that I could say this to the visitor that day. I introduced him to Mabel and I invited him to guess Mabel's age. I know Mabel would not be offended. He ...

2662. Entertaining Tips for Christians

Luke 14:1-14

Sermon

Alex Gondola

Imagine this situation, if you will: a husband comes home from work on a Friday night, say the Friday of Labor Day weekend. And as he drives into the driveway, he sees that there is a rented tent in the back yard. Under the tent are tables and chairs for about forty people. A bandstand and dance floor are assembled in one corner of the tent. Paper lanterns are hanging all around. Now mind you, none of this was there when the husband left for work that morning! Seeing all these preparations and having them ...

2663. Fatherhood

Matthew 6:19-24

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: People get their idea of God from their relationship with their fathers. Summary: Shirley has a mean father and when a friend tries to interest her in Christianity by telling her God is a loving father, she is not interested. Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: Shirley's home Props: A box of candy Costumes: Contemporary, casual Time: The present Cast SHIRLEY -- a teenager FATHER -- her father ROGER -- Shirley's brother EDITH -- Shirley's friend FATHER: (ENTERS) Shirley, where are you? You didn't clean ...

2664. Advent 3

John 1:1-18, John 1:19-28, Isaiah 61:1-11, Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Sermon Aid

E. Carver McGriff

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Isaiah 61:1-11 How dear this passage is to Christian hearts, echoed as it was from the lips of Jesus (Luke 4:17-19). These words are, in many ways, as timely today as they were to those disappointed people returning to Israel from their long exile. Excited, they were filled with high expectations when they began to arrive. But social and political disappointments quickly followed. Bone-weary, discouraged, deprived of hope, they trudged in thousands to their fields, probably ...

2665. What Do You Say To A Burning Bush?

Exodus 3:1-22

Sermon

Steve Burt

The Moses I always pictured is the Charlton Heston Moses, the one who leads his people out of Egypt, who parts the Red Sea, gives commands. But the Moses we hear and see in today's scripture reading is different, not the heroic, bigger-than-life character. He's tending sheep, but to see how he got there we must look back to Exodus 2:11-15. A nutshell summary goes like this. Moses is standing around, observes a fight, and kills an Egyptian. We can't just write that Egyptian off as somebody who doesn't count ...

2666. Going Ahead Anyway

Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:13-18

Sermon

William B. Kincaid, III

Did you notice that bad things did not stop happening through the holidays? And is any warning necessary that bad things will happen in every season of this year? Surely there is better news than that, but we ought to be honest about the bad news. Not even the holidays generate enough good will to stop people from blowing up airplanes and destroying people's reputations and abusing children and selling drugs to teenagers and gunning down their neighbors. In fact, the holidays often elevate stress levels. ...

2667. Persevering In The Faith

Numbers 21:4-9

Sermon

E. Carver McGriff

Many years ago, a friend of mine remarked that several years earlier he and his wife had quit attending church. I asked him why. He explained that his wife had become quite ill and, as they were occasional church attenders, they decided to pray for healing. As part of this effort, they attended worship every Sunday, became otherwise involved in their church, doubled their pledge, and in general made church and prayer a central part of their lives. However, as time went on, the wife became sicker. There was ...

2668. Second Sunday after the Epiphany

John 1:43-51

Bulletin Aid

RobertT D. Ingram

Greeting Leader: We have found the Savior! The one expected and foretold by the Old Testament is Jesus, son of Joseph from Nazareth. Come and see. Congregation: Lord, people have wondered whether anything good can come out of such a place. Leader: Jesus knows your hearts. Come and see. Congregation: I need for someone to know me, from my outward behavior to the depths of my soul. Leader: Jesus knows every moment of your life, and can lead you into an amazing future. Come and see. Congregation: Almighty God ...

2669. Stooping Is a Divine Posture

Isaiah 23:1-18

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

Long ago and far away there was a land that could have been called “the richest little country in the world.” Situated on the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea, this country had built itself into a maritime power. Its ships of commerce criss-crossed “the Great Sea,” as the Mediterranean was called. Its ships and sailors were the best in the world. They even sailed over two thousand miles to the other end of the Mediterranean Sea, around the coast of Spain, and into the coastal waters of the Atlantic ...

2670. Passion Sunday

Mk 14:1 - 15:47 · Isa 50:4-9 · Phil 2:5-11 · Ps 31:9-16

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

THIS WEEK'S TEXT Revised Common: Isaiah 50:4-9a · Philippians 2:5-11 · Mark 14:1--15:47 or Mark 15:1-39 (40-47) Roman Catholic: Isaiah 50:4-7 · Philippians 2:6-11 · Mark 14:1--15:47 Episcopal: Isaiah 45:21-25 or Isaiah 52:13--53:12 · Philippians 2:5-11 · Mark (14:32-72) or 15:1-39 (40-47) COMMENTARY Lesson 1: Isaiah 50:4-9a The third servant song. The Lord gives his servant the task of comforting his beaten people. His efforts meet with rejection and abuse but his faith in Yahweh remains unwavering. Lesson ...

2671. Trinity Sunday

Jn 3:1-17 · Mt 28:16-21 · Rom 8:12-17 · Isa 6:1-8 · Ps 29

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

THIS WEEK'S TEXT Revised Common: Isaiah 6:1-8 · Romans 8:12-17 · John 3:1-17 Roman Catholic: Deuteronomy 4:32-34, 39-40 · Romans 8:14-17 · Matthew 28:16-21 Episcopal: Exodus 3:1-6 · Romans 8:12-17 · John 3:1-16 COMMENTARY Lesson 1: Isaiah 6:1-8 The story of Isaiah's call by God in the temple, 742 B.C., probably while he was officiating at worship. As Isaiah is viewing the Ark of the Covenant, enshrined in the Most Holy Place, he sees the Lord in all of his majestic glory on his throne, attended by the ...

2672. In Stride

Isaiah 65:17-25

Eulogy

Ruth L. Boling

Hodgkin's Disease Victim We have come today to celebrate the life of ____________; beloved son, grandson, brother, and friend. We have come to offer our thanks to God for giving him to us -- even for so short a time as ______ years -- and we have come to commend him now to God's eternal keeping as it has been promised to us in the holy scriptures. After a long and quietly courageous battle with Hodgkin's Disease, of this we can be certain, that for ____________ there is now no more pain, no more fear, no ...

2673. Lent 1

Luke 4:16-30 · Psalm 103:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Jack Brownlee

ORDER OF SERVICE Opening Words L: Let us worship our Creator, the God of Love. P: God continually preserves and sustains us. L: We have been forgiven with complete understanding. P: Through Jesus Christ we have received the full love of God. Hymn "How Firm A Foundation" Prayer Of Confession (Unison) Forgive my sin and cover my transgression, O Lord. I acknowledge my sin and pray unto thee in a time when thou may be found. Thou art my hiding place, O God. I seek preservation in thy word. Encompass me with ...

2674. Do The Dishes?

1 Peter 4:13

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: Dirty dishes. Good morning, boys and girls. I want to talk to you about a very popular subject, doing the dishes. How many of you like to do the dishes? (Let them answer.) Not one of you likes to do the dishes. That's hard to believe. Isn't there one of you that would like to do the dishes? Think about sticking your hands down in the hot, greasy water. Don't you like to scrape the plates and fill up the garbage bags? Or what about the way you get to wipe each knife, fork, and spoon with your damp ...

2675. Used Food

Romans 5:8

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: Some apple cores, a bone with some meat on it, and a cold piece of toast with a bite taken out of it. Lesson: But God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Good morning, boys and girls. Today I brought lunch along so that we could have a snack in the middle of the morning. Don't you just love snacks? (Let them answer.) I was in kind of a hurry this morning so I just picked up a sack that was sitting on the counter in the kitchen and brought it with me. I am not ...

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