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2651. Looking Back; Moving Forward

Exodus 34:29-35

Sermon

Tony Everett

... presence in the shining face of Moses as he came down from the holy mountain with the commandments of the Lord in his hands. Moving forward, carrying with them the Ark of the Lord, they caught a vision of the promised land. Looking back, the disciples could see the transfigured face of Jesus as he was revealed as the intersecting point between the law of God and the prophecy of the coming Messiah. Moving forward, they began their journey with Christ to the cross. Moving forward, Peter, James and John still ...

2652. Sow's Ears And Silk Purses

John 2:1-11

Sermon

Charles H. Bayer

... the last supper was also precisely that -- wine. For those of us who spend a large chunk of our time dealing with alcoholics this text is somewhat of an embarrassment. The story, only recorded in the fourth gospel, takes place soon after Jesus has chosen his disciples -- mostly home grown Galileans. Cana, the site of the tale and the home of Nathaniel, lies a scant five miles from Nazareth. At least one member of the bridal party was known to Jesus' family, since it is recorded that his mother was among the ...

2653. Getting and Giving

John 13:31-38

Sermon

Glenn E. Ludwig

... it because it picks up one of the central themes of our text: the shortness of life on this earth. Jesus said to his disciples: "I am with you only a little longer." In fact, throughout this section of John's gospel, from chapter 13 through 17, this section ... be making throughout this discourse is that we should make the most of the time that we have. He seems to be saying to his disciples: "Pay attention! We haven't got long and you need to hear what I have to say." Anyone who has had a serious illness or ...

2654. With All The Saints

Isaiah 25:1-12

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... . Behind him were all the years of public ministry, the trials and the triumphs, the ecstasy and the agony. All the previous events culminated in this moment as he stood before his disciples, a strange and motley mixture of human beings, and said, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (Matthew 28:19). Along with this challenge there was a promise, "And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age" (v. 20b ...

2655. No Freudian Slip!

Matthew 6:25-34

Sermon

Steven E. Albertin

... is making a profoundly devastating observation about the human condition. We all have dirty hands. None of us is clean. We are all guilty. We all sin. We all break the first commandment every day. We all serve another master. Jesus must have known that his disciples were worriers just like us. So when he tells them not to worry, he is really accusing them. "Look at the birds of the air ... Consider the lilies of the field ...." They don't worry. They don't scurry about trying to buy the latest fashions ...

2656. Miracles Seven and Eight: Healing An Issue Of Blood & Healing The Rulers Daughter

Mark 5:21-43

Sermon Aid

Harold H. Lentz

... died on a cross, before many witnesses. To make sure of his demise, the Roman soldier thrust a spear into his side. He was buried in a tomb. But three days later he came back to life on earth, to be seen by scores of people. To the disciple who doubted his return, he gave undeniable proof that it was so. Christianity has so much to offer, but its most highly prized gift is the assurance of eternal life. The miracle of raising the daughter of Jairus from the dead substantiates our confidence in Christ, the ...

2657. Failure Is Not Final

Hosea 2:2-23

Sermon

William L. Self

... do wonders for our company." Now Zyman has been rehired by Coke and he has a fine executive position. He is considered a hero and not the butt of jokes. He found the door of hope in his valley of Achor. Failure is not final! Many of the disciples whom Jesus chose were not known for their successful lives. For example, Levi (Matthew) was lumped right in there with sinners and tax collectors (Mark 2:13-22). He was not the most respected man in the community. In fact, Matthew was a well-hated man. Even as ...

2658. The Giver Becomes The Receiver

2 Samuel 7:1-17

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... by the descendant of David, Jesus the Christ, to provide this same wonderful good news. Jesus washed with water. Whether it was the smelly feet of the disciples or his own baptism, he showed that this image was definitely a change. He took a towel, wrapped it around himself, and washed the smelly feet of his disciples. That was, indeed, out of sync. Everyone knows that disciples wash their master's feet. The proper image is of a religious leader like our society's Pope in Rome sitting on an altar with a ...

2659. Decisions, Decisions

Acts 1:12-26

Sermon

Paul W. Kummer

... He let the Bible flop open a third time, closed his eyes and pointed. The verse read: "And Judas went out and hanged himself." Maybe some of you have done that before. I wouldn't suggest that. Rather I would suggest the path that Peter and the disciples took in our text for today. Soon after Jesus had returned to heaven and before he sent the Holy Spirit to guide, the apostles had a hard decision to make. A very important decision. A church-impacting choice. Who would be chosen as the replacement for Judas ...

2660. What Is God Doing In Our Bad Times?

Joel 2:18-27, Joel 2:28-32

Sermon

Thomas G. Rogers

... book of Job is that suffering comes to a person who has done nothing wrong. The book of Job flies in the face of the assumption made by the prophets. The disagreement on this principle continues into the New Testament. When Jesus and his disciples meet a man blind from birth, the disciples ask Jesus, "Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parent, that he was born blind?" (John 9:2). They automatically assume that this problem is a punishment for someone having done wrong. Jesus, however, completely ignores the ...

2661. Training Wheels For Life

Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

... training wheels for life, the real life of faith in Christ. The commandments discipline us so we are prepared to take the next steps, steps of faith, a walk lived not from shoulds and oughts, but rather from gratitude, love and joy, the walk of a disciple of Jesus Christ, the walk of a forgiven prodigal returning home, experiencing at last the love that had been there all along. This Lent may I suggest that we give ourselves a daily Ten C check? Let us be our own paidagogos, disciplining ourselves so that ...

2662. Too Light A Thing

Isaiah 49:1-7

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

... how I stand and how I sit. And I'm told that if I correct those things, I won't have these problems that have plagued me off and on for years. But that means change in my life, change of some very basic things, like posture. I believe that disciples of Jesus have been plagued for years with doing things that are too light for us. We have enormous muscles, both physical and spiritual, and we haven't used them. We could move mountains and yet we are afraid to try, because we have been stymied for so long by ...

2663. "But Some Doubted"

Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon

Sandra Hefter Herrma

... us in the Reign of God, and that one day we will find ourselves in the place where we feel most at home, with that "god-shaped space in our hearts" (as Martin Luther said) filled to the brim with God. But others of us here today are like those disciples on that hilltop. We have our doubts. We are not certain that death is but a doorway into another dimension. We fear meeting God because we are not certain that what Jesus did in dying for us comes anywhere near what we need in order to see God and live ...

2664. The Easter Parade

John 20:1-18

Sermon

Charles M. Mills

... the flooded creek. So Jesus opened the door on the other side of death's stream and brought life and immortality to light. Mary Magdalene, Peter who denied his Lord, the beloved disciple, all discovered the empty tomb that glorious Easter morning on the outskirts of Jerusalem. On Easter Sunday we can choose to believe and love like the disciples. We can open the doors of our hearts to the reality of the resurrection. We can join in the Easter parade of saints, martyrs and servants who have followed him who ...

2665. Week One Of Lent

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... of the Letter to the Hebrews in describing God's word. God's word for us can be best seen in prayer. Today's Gospel gives us the most complete and yet simple prayer we can possibly find. The Lord's Prayer is the only one which Jesus taught his disciples and thus it has immense significance for those of us who follow in the Fisherman's footsteps. In this prayer, a reflection of God's word, we ask for our daily needs. We also ask to be forgiven as we forgive others. For God's word to be effective, for ...

2666. They Drew Back And Fell

Drama

Dann J. Ettner

... part of the garden of Gethsemane. He said it wasa "favorite place for his master," to me. Actually, now that Ithink about it, Judas corrected himself and said that it was a"favorite place for Jesus to pray." As we approached, we saw some of His disciples asleep and oneman standing. The one standing was very direct and did not showany fear. He came right up to us even though we stood there inour Roman uniforms bearing impressive arms against Him. He spoke first and asked us whom we had come for. "Jesus ...

2667. Baptism/Dedication

Prov 22:6 · Mk 10:14 · Lk 2:22 · Act 16:33

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... spiritual experience for we have witnessed a family who has brought their child to God's House to dedicate themselves and the child to God. The parents have made a pledge to God that they will, with his help, raise their child to be a disciple of Jesus when the time comes for his/her own personal confession of faith. This is a very solemn and important decision for Christian parents to make. Boys and girls, do you remember when your parents brought you to the church for your (baptism/dedication)? Probably ...

2668. The Great Commission

Matthew 28:18-20, Mark 16:15

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... several to indicate places. Respond positively to their adventures.) Do you know that Jesus talked about this world with his disciples? He was concerned that God's love should reach every person on earth, even though He knew that He could never get to travel there and ... tell them the good news of his Father himself. So, he told his disciples to go into all the world and tell people about God. That process is still going on and there are still a few places ...

2669. The Ninth Meal

Sermon

Robert F. Scott

... . Leader: Yet we confess that at times our faith has been too small. Christ our Lord lives, but we have not listened for his word. People: Our eyes have been upon ourselves, and we have failed to look for him. Leader: We thank you that Christ came to the disciples in the garden, and on the road to Emmaus, and back in Jerusalem. People: We thank you that in grace you have sought us and drawn near to us. Leader: When we come to your holy table, Lord, we sense your living presence. People: We have heard you in ...

2670. Signs Of Christ's Return

Matthew 24:1-35

Sermon

Phyllis Faaborg Wolk

... Jesus a question about the end of time. "Tell us, when will this be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?" Those questions have been repeated over and over since the first time they left the lips of the disciples. "When will God end this world? What will be the signs of its coming?" Many people have attempted to formulate answers. The scriptures have been searched. Books have been written. Predicted dates for the end of the world have come and gone. But the end has not yet ...

2671. The Truth Will Make You Free

Sermon

Phyllis Faaborg Wolk

... of Jesus, God would always be ready to answer Chris' confirmation prayer. God would always be there to help and guide Chris as he sought to live out his life in response to God's love for him. Jesus said, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." Don't ever forget that because of Jesus' death and resurrection, God will always help and guide you. God will always be there for you as you live your life in the freedom of God's love ...

2672. The Truth Will Make You Free

Sermon

Phyllis Faaborg Wolk

2673. Toward A More Sensuous Christianity

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... If there is one thing we need it is enthusiasm. It is contagious. There is an enthusiasm about the Spirit that is highly contagious. This was true about the day of Pentecost. Jesus even referred to this in his promise prior to the Spirit's coming when he told the disciples, "When the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth" (Acts 1:8). The effects of the Spirit in their lives is like the dropping of a stone in a pool ...

2674. The Church With Nothing

John 20:19-23

Sermon

Thomas Long

... to the physical and emotional well-being of the community. John's gospel pulls the skin off of this illusion. If we want to see what becomes of the church when it is deprived of its central holy presence, look at this picture of the disciples huddled defensively in a darkened room, peeking anxiously through the drapes to make sure the world isn't after them. In the absence of God, the church is hollow, empty of meaning and purpose, fearfully locked behind its own institutional facade. Indeed, the ceaseless ...

2675. Professor Of Paradox

Matthew 13:47-52, Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:31-35

Sermon

Roger G. Talbott

... life began again for both of them surprisingly, unexpectedly. "The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field, which someone found and hid; then in his joy he goes and sells all that he has and buys that field." "Do you understand?" Jesus asked his disciples. "Yes," they said, and we say "Yes," too. We do understand. We understand that the best things in life, the things we would give our very lives for, are discovered by accident. I mean, it's an accident and it isn't an accident. The people who ...

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