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2651. Mission Ready!

Mark 6:7-13

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... books. When I no longer had an office, I had hundreds of books I could not take home. Having no space to contain them, I donated boxes and boxes of books to church and public libraries. I am glad I did. It would have been a burden to try to keep those books. However, once in a while, I remember a favorite author and book, and oh! how I wish I had it! Now I either go to the library or purchase another copy or forget it. In a world-wide institution, like the church, with all its plurality, there is ...

2652. Making the Mystery Work for You

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... Christ. I love the story of Nicodemus who chose a quiet time, late in the evening, to meet Jesus one on one. Many say Old Nick was a weak soul, therefore he had to sneak around in the dark to meet the Lord. I see it differently. By keeping it quiet at the outset he was able to protect his credibility with the high officials. I think of one occasion when the Sanhedrin members began to denounce Jesus as an imposter and Nicodemus challenged that they could not condemn a man until they heard him. That night ...

2653. Teach Fear To Say Its Prayers

Mark 4:35-41

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... thing so long as it does not master you. I don’t ever want to lose that faculty that makes me get afraid. Fear is my alert system telling me that danger might be nearby. If I hear strange noises, I check. If I am in a strange location, I keep a cautious eye. Fear is my natural defense mechanism. It tells me I care about what happens. But fear can be overpowering. When fear masters my emotions and my rational ability, it is immobilizing. When fear becomes my master, a lot of things happen to me: I lose my ...

2654. There Is Healing in the Touch

Mark 5:21-43

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... and hug! Jesus believed in the touch. Jesus practiced the sacrament of touching with his hands. He even says that when someone touched him, believing, he knew power and virtue went out of him. Let’s remember that. It’s a good reason to keep human touch on a high level. Keep in touch with Jesus by faith and you’ll feel power and newness flowing into and through you. There is healing in the touch! 1. George F. Regas, Kiss Yourself and Hug the World, Waco Word Books, 1987. 2. Adapted from Bruce Larson ...

2655. Read the Directions

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... stand alone on its own two feet and be sufficient in itself as good news. It bears a vital relationship to the other two lessons. For example, the Scripture from James points out, “Whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it.” Everyone fails in at least one point to keep all God’s commandments; there is no perfect person. Therefore, everyone is guilty of failing in the whole business. In putting our lives together, we fall short of what God requests. We have made ...

2656. Here They Come, Singing

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... . It causes goosebumps among the faithful. Note in Jeremiah’s prophecy those words “proclaim” and “say” before the words, “The Lord has saved his people.” In other words, tell others about God’s saving love. Don’t just keep it to yourself. It’s too good just to keep. Here are two true “dog stories” for illustration. A young woman walked her dog every evening along the streets of her apartment complex. One evening she met another young woman from another apartment who was also out for ...

2657. The Banquet Bowl

Mark 9:38-41

Sermon

Robert Salzgeber

... about him in preparation for the eulogy. The following is a partial list of my inquiry into Bill's life: He gave a poor struggling restaurant owner $15,000 per year so that he could keep his prices down and his proportions up, and his restaurant open. Of course, that's where Bill ate so he had an interest in keeping it open. He paid the medical bills for numerous people in his neighborhood who did not have insurance. He did this especially for children. He gave money to numerous people to start their own ...

2658. Gunda

John 6:60-71

Sermon

Robert Salzgeber

... the ceiling. "In his misery he had only one comfort. That was a little prayer book that the guards had allowed Captain Conolly to keep. He had received it as a farewell gift from his sister when he left for India. The prayers and songs comforted him; he felt ... Christian revenge! She was not wealthy, but she sent all the money that she could to Dr. Pennell's hospital with these instructions: 'Please keep a bed free in your hospital at all times for a sick or wounded Afghan, and use the money to take care of ...

2659. The Temple Of Wisdom

1 Kings 8:22-61

Sermon

Sue Anne Steffey Morrow

... The people here are modest and hardworking, filled with questions and with doubts, and our prayers in the morning are filled with the full gamut. Still we manage to serve over 100 people a hot lunch every day, collect clothes and distribute them, raise funds to keep our doors open, laugh a little, hold each other close. God is present at the settlement house for those who seek to live out God's will." Finally, the text points us to the reality that God is numinous and mysterious, awesome and aweful. Solomon ...

2660. God As Wisdom

Proverbs 1:20-33

Sermon

Sue Anne Steffey Morrow

... have called upon God and what I thought of as God's wisdom. Balancing my checkbook after vacation, "O God, help me to be smart and wise, give me humor and perspective as I straighten out this mess, anticipate the vacation Visa bill, and keep this family from financial ruin." Disciplining an obstreperous child, wanting to slam doors, kick and scream back, (bad behavior is contagious, have you ever noticed that?) I took a deep breath and called on God to give me understanding and wisdom, the long view. Saying ...

2661. As Mortals See

1 Samuel 15:1-35

Sermon

Charles Curley

... , much as I at times feel like Saul ... it is time to move on, as God moved on, to David. It was like Advent-time when Samuel came to Bethlehem and said to Jesse, "Are all your sons here?" Jesse stuttered out, "Well, there is the youngest, out keeping the sheep; we could send for him, if it matters all that much to you." Suddenly it was like Advent all over again, with everyone waiting in Bethlehem for the coming of God's chosen one. And his arrival - when he came running down from the hills, tunic aflutter ...

2662. Giants In Your Way

1 Samuel 17:1-58

Sermon

Charles Curley

... one single soldier of the people of Israel had overcome his fear long enough to fight Goliath. Not yet. They were not depressed because of what the giant had done to them, they were depressed just because he was there. Like so many giants which confront us, which keep us from doing the things we dream of doing, which tell us, "It can't be done" before we even try, Goliath went unchallenged. Like so many of the giants which confront us, Goliath didn't win by strength of sword and spear, but by anxiety and ...

2663. They Also Serve Who Wait

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

Thomas Long

... east side. Morris Weiser was among the few Jews who survived the Janowska concentration camp in Poland, and now, a retired butcher in his seventies, his one remaining passion is to keep alive the Chasam Sopher synagogue. The synagogue has few Sabbath worshipers now, but Morris has put all of his savings into this place, sustains it by his constant effort, keeps it barely alive by the sheer force of his will. "When God saved me from Hitler," he said, "I promised that in any country I come I will do something ...

2664. The Unclean Spirit

Mark 1:21-28

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

... unchanged. Is that what you mean? Man: I did not want to claim those words as mine. Asker: You did not ask Jesus to heal you. Man: I did in a way because the words came out of my mouth. Sometimes our actions speak for us. They do not keep silent. In that sense I asked for help. However, I was helpless to say, "Jesus, something has gone wrong inside me. It feels as if it were controlling me at its whim." Healed now, I feel like an entirely different person. Now I have hope. Interviewing The Unclean Spirit ...

2665. Lessons for Lent 3

John 2:12-25

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... , he identified the temple as "his Father's house" (v. 16). Some church members seem to feel that their congregation is their private domain, while some pastors feel the same way. Other folks don't feel that the church belongs to them and so they keep away. Let us remember that the church is God's house and offer hospitality to all who seek forgiveness and grace. SERMON POSSIBILITIES WITH ILLUSTRATIONS Old Testament: Exodus 20:1-17 1. Sermon Title: Love And The Law. Sermon Angle: When parents lay down the ...

2666. Passion Sunday

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

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... . Jesus felt alone on the cross ("My God...why have you forsaken me?"), yet God raised him from the dead. Foes might outnumber us, but with the Lord we always have the edge. Lesson 2: Philippians 2:5-11 Sermon Title: Knee Bends: An Exercise That Will Keep You Humble. Sermon Angle: Paul maintains that because Jesus so emptied himself, even to death, God has bestowed on him the name above every name, the name of Lord and King. This name has the power to cause all human or superhuman beings to bow the knee in ...

2667. Proper 10

Mark 6:14-29, 2 Samuel 6:1-23, Ephesians 1:1-14

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... Ark of the Covenant up from Kirjath-jearim to his new capital, Jerusalem. The ark is set on a new cart and David and his men dance and sing in procession. On the way, the ox pulling the cart stumbles and Uzzah reaches out to steady the ark and keep it from falling and is struck dead by the Lord for taking such liberties. David becomes angry with the Lord and also afraid. He leaves the ark in the nearby house of Obed for the next three months. Obed's household experiences many blessings and the word of his ...

2668. Proper 13

Ephesians 4:1-16, 2 Samuel 12:1-31, John 6:25-59

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... our actions so that we work together as one body. God's Spirit gives us humility, patience and love, which maintains the peace bond. Outline: 1. War requires a concerted effort but peace calls for a continued effort. 2. Christ has won the war, now the Church must keep the peace. 3. How do we maintain the peace? The Spirit (v. 3). The Spirit grants patience, humility and love (vv. 2-3). Use our gifts for the building up of the Church (vv. 11-12). 2. Sermon Title: Blest Be The Ties That Bind. Sermon Angle ...

2669. Proper 17

James 1:19-27, Song of Songs 2:1-17, Mark 7:1-23

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... of most Christians and non-Christians alike. We fear change. The critics of Jesus, the scribes and Pharisees, didn't want to let go of the past. Instead of worshipping God, they honored the traditions of their fathers. Tradition is not necessarily a bad thing, unless it keeps us from encountering the Spirit of the living God. We need not fear the big "C" word because God is in control of the process of change. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 45:1-2, 6-9 "You are the most handsome of men" (v. 2 ...

2670. Proper 21

Mark 9:38-41, Esther 7:1-10, Esther 9:18-32, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:42-50

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... the brand name, there would be no generic. 5. Salvation still comes through Christ. 2. Sermon Title: Don't Cause A Wake. Sermon Angle: If you're a boater, you will eventually go through areas posted as "no wake" zones. That means that the boats are required to keep their speed down so as not to cause a wake, waves that follow the boat and are created by the speed and movement of the boat. Wakes can upset fishing boats, swamp swimmers and gouge out the shore line. Wakes are to the sea what stumbling blocks ...

2671. God's People Are Rescued From Harm

Esther 8:1-17, Esther 7:1-10

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... But the Lord will not be defeated, and God's word will be heard. Leader: Then let us commit our lives to proclaiming God's mercy and love. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, You alone can deliver us from those who would try to keep us from sharing the Good News of Christ throughout the world. Be with us, O Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we have placed our faith and our security in our own ability to defend ourselves through the devices made with our own ...

2672. Thanksgiving

Joel 2:18-27, Matthew 6:25-34, 1 Timothy 2:1-15

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... our Lord. Leader: Then let us rest assured in the arms of our loving and merciful God. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty and merciful God, only You are able to know all of our needs and wants and those things that are necessary to keep us safe. We thank You, Lord, for this past year of life You have given us. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often as we have been confronted with major activities or family developments we have been tempted to lose our faith that You ...

2673. Made New By Getting Lost

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

Richard A. Wing

... from the chaos. There was a little boy who was told he needed to pray in silence every day. He wrote a note to his minister saying, "I try to pray, Reverend. And I have this special place in my room where I keep the Bible open. But when I try to concentrate on Jesus, Michael Jordan keeps coming to mind." I saw a T-shirt recently which read, "You are only young once, but you can be immature forever." And so can we spiritually. Advent is the beginning of a time to grow up. The first step is getting lost ...

2674. Do Not Be Doubting But Believe!

John 20:24-31

Sermon

Lee Griess

... of struggle, he began to receive letters from people all over the country, people who had learned of his illness. Most of those letters were letters of encouragement. Some people wrote him looking for answers. They knew he had been through so much and yet had been able to keep his faith, and they wanted to know how he had done it. One day he received the following letter: Dear Mr. Dravecky, If there is a God who cares so much about you, why did he allow you to have the surgery in the first place? I have ...

2675. Real Solutions To Real Problems

John 21:1-14

Sermon

Lee Griess

... time to think. And try as we might, it is often impossible to set our minds off of troubling events. It's like trying to keep your tongue from finding its way to the empty space left where you've lost a tooth. It's not hard to imagine Peter's ... promise to us is the same. "Lo, I am with you always." Did you ever wonder about these resurrection appearances of Jesus -- how he keeps popping in and out of the disciples' lives? Here one moment and gone the next. It began the first evening of Easter and continues ...

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