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2701. Divine Naivet

Isaiah 63:7--64:12

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

If you ask a child for his favorite Christmas carol, you'd better be ready! He just might say, "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town." Well, you do know it, don't you? You'd better watch out, you'd better not cry Better not pout I'm telling you why: Santa Claus is coming to town. He's making a list, checking it twice, Gonna find out who's naughty or nice Santa Claus is coming to town. He knows when you've been sleepin' He knows when you're awake He knows when you've been bad or good So be good for goodness sake. ...

2702. Foreshadowing

John 12:1-11

Drama

Pamela Urfer

Cast: Jesus Mary Lazarus Judas Length: 7 minutes JESUS, LAZARUS and JUDAS are seated on stools. They mime eating. JESUS: This is a great dinner, Lazarus. Thanks for inviting us. LAZARUS: You should thank my sisters. They did most of the work. JESUS: I certainly will. JUDAS: You spent way too much on the food, Lazarus. We should eat more frugally and give what is left over to the poor. Don't you agree, Lord? JESUS: Another time we will, Judas. But this is a special occasion. JUDAS: Special occasion? What ...

2703. Prayer

Ps 19:14 · Mt 6:9

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

Purpose: To help children understand the nature of prayer. Material: If you feel it is safe to do so, you might have a prayer written on a piece of paper and burn it on a metal tray. Lesson: Today I want to talk to you about something we do together each Sunday and which I assume you have done at home. We call it "praying." You may use prayers in your family when you sit down to have a meal or when you are getting ready to go to sleep. These are special times for prayers, but I hope you know that you can ...

2704. Let Our Kids Pray

Matthew 6:5-15

Sermon

Carl B. Rife

Quite a few years ago I saw a bumper sticker on a car that said, "Let Our Kids Pray." I had an immediate reaction and I acted immediately on the reaction. I went to my car and got a pen and paper and wrote on the paper "Who's stopping them?" and put it under the windshield wiper. Now that bumper sticker and my response get us into the whole area of prayer in the public schools. I would like to preface everything I have to say this morning with the understanding that committed Christians can differ on this ...

2705. Risen And Recognized

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

Robert Beringer

We have examined a number of "Turning Points" in the Gospel narrative, but perhaps none is as vivid as what happened to two despairing disciples who met the Living Christ on that first Easter day. Let us imagine that it is evening on that first Easter. Walking northward along the narrow road to the village of Emmaus are two of Jesus' followers. Their shoulders are slumped, their heads are bowed, and even a casual observer can read the dejection and the disillusionment on their faces. Utterly disheartened ...

2706. The Witness Of The Centurion

Drama

Dann J. Ettner

Invocation Hymn Responsive Dialogue 1 Corinthians 2 P: When I came to you, brothers, I did not come witheloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimonyof God. C: We have not received the spirit of the world but thespirit who is from God, that we may understand what God hasfreely given us. P: For I resolved to know nothing while I was with youexcept Jesus Christ and Him crucified. C: This is what we speak, not in words taught us by humanwisdom but in words taught by the Holy Spirit, ...

2707. They Drew Back And Fell

Drama

Dann J. Ettner

The Witness Of An Arresting Soldier Invocation Hymn Responsive Dialogue 1 Corinthians 2 P: When I came to you, brothers, I did not come witheloquence or superior wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimonyof God. C: We have not received the spirit of the world but thespirit who is from God, that we may understand what God hasfreely given us. P: For I resolved to know nothing while I was with youexcept Jesus Christ and Him crucified. C: This is what we speak, not in words taught us by humanwisdom but in ...

2708. Thinking About The Cross

Lk 9:23, 51 · Mt 10:38 · Gal 6:14

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

Object: Pocket crosses Good morning, boys and girls. When we look back to the life of Jesus, one of the first things that comes to mind is the cross! In fact, the symbol of the cross is one of the most honored and recognizable of Christianity. It has been fashioned in jewelry, it is used to decorate churches and homes, and there are songs about it. Why do you think the cross is so prominent in the church and in the life of Jesus? (Response -- Because He died on the cross.) Do you know that the symbol of ...

2709. The Shepherd King

Psalm 23:1-6

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

Object: Bookmarks with Psalm 23 Good morning, boys and girls. In Israel there is a place between Jerusalem and Jericho called the Valley of Shadows. It is a deep ravine that has been cut out of the countryside by the waters which cascade down from the hill country on their way to the River Jordan. Shepherds may often be seen in the fields above the Valley of Shadows as they tend their sheep and play on their flutes, like David did in that place when he was a boy. What can you tell me about David? ( ...

2710. One Good Man

Romans 5:17

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: Cowboy hats, play guns and holsters, marshal's badge Lesson: For if the many died through one man's trespass, much more surely have the grace of God and the free gift in the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abounded for many. Good morning, boys and girls. Today I have with me some cowboy hats and some other things that men might have worn in the days of the wild west. People still wear cowboy hats today, don't they, boys and girls? But a long time ago, when the western part of our country was ...

2711. Our Big Brother

Romans 8:27

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: Two hats -- one that has a sign on it saying, "Big Brother," and one that has a sign saying, "Little Brother" Lesson: ... the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God. Good morning, boys and girls. Today I want to tell you a story about two boys. Could I ask two of you to help me with my story? (Choose two boys.) Once upon a time there were two brothers. One of them was named "Big Brother" (Put hat on his head.) and the other was named "Little Brother." (Place hat on child's ...

2712. What Do You Do When You Get Hurt?

Psalm 103:3

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

Purpose: To show children that we have a responsibility to do what we can to take care of ourselves. After we have done all we can, then we must leave the rest in God's hands. Material: A box of bandage strips that contains the number you need to give one to each child. Lesson: Have any of you ever hurt yourself? ... What happened? ... (Let the children share their experiences.) What did you do when you were hurt? ... Most of the time, when we are hurt, we use some medicine and maybe a bandage; and then we ...

2713. A Light In The Darkness

Matthew 5:14-16

Children's Sermon

Teresa L. Major

Object: A flashlight. Lesson: Even one light can make a big difference in the darkness. Have you ever been someplace that is dark? I mean really dark. So dark you can't see your hand in front of your face? So dark someone could be standing five inches in front of you and you would never know? So dark you feel totally and completely alone? When I was in college, I worked as a summer missionary at a camp in the mountains. We did all sorts of neat things. We went canoeing, hiking, and camping, but the neatest ...

2714. The Darkest Hour

Drama

Pamela Urfer

Cast: NARRATOR (the only speaking part), JESUS, two SOLDIERS, PILATE, a PRIEST, three WOMEN, and a MAN Length: 8 minutes NOTE: Due to the scope of the Passion Readings and the fact that the readings are the same for all cycles, the Good Friday skits have been arranged as a series. Cycle "A" covers John 18:1-12, Cycle "B" covers John 18:13-40, and Cycle "C" covers John 19:1-30. Each skit is complete in itself, but the three may be strung together to cover the entire Passion in one presentation. Or they may ...

2715. Play The Fool

1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Sermon

Richard Hasler

We all know that freshmen are first-year students in high school or in college. Juniors are in their next to last year, and seniors are in the last year of their course work. But what about sophomores? This term is not as self-evident as the other three. As Edward Hays reminds us, "The name is a combination of two Greek words meaning 'wise fools.' "1 Parents and teachers may identify with such a definition. In this Epiphany season when we are stretching our imagination to fathom the universality of the ...

2716. Week Five Of Lent

Sermon

Richard Gribble

Monday Week FiveDaniel 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62John 8:1-11 The God Of Forgiveness Humans love to tell stories about others. We tell many humorous stories which bring out the beauty of one's personality. We tell stories of heroism, bravery and significant accomplishments. Sometimes we even hear and tell stories of unconditional love and kindness shown to another. These are the types of stories we like to hear, ones that pick us up and make us feel good. Humans are far from perfect and thus there are ...

2717. The Eighth Meal

Sermon

Robert F. Scott

Supper Of DesireLuke 22:7-20 Worship Focus A plate of matzoth (for this was the Passover, the feast of unleavened bread) and a chalice. A Litany For The Eighth Meal Leader: Gracious God, we gather in remembrance of the Passover Jesus shared with his disciples. People: We remember that night. Leader: We remember that Jesus washed the feet of his disciples as a sign of his love for them. People: We remember the many signs of his love for us. Leader: We thank you for the broken bread, the symbol of Jesus' ...

2718. Pentecost -- A Wild, Weird, Wonderful Day

Sermon

John A. Stroman

The happenings on the day of Pentecost seemed so bizarre with the sound of a rushing mighty wind, tongues of fire resting on the participants, and the speaking in other languages, that it caused the onlookers to conclude, "They are filled with new wine." In other words, "They are drunk!" Peter observed that they were confusing inspiration with inebriation so he declared, "Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and give ear to my words. For these men are not drunk, as you ...

2719. The Good Cowboy

1 Peter 2:25

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Lesson: For you were going astray like sheep. Object: A cowboy hat Lesson: Good morning, boys and girls. Do you see what I have here? This is a cowboy hat, isn't it? Would one of you like to try it on? (Choose someone to try it on.) That looks pretty nice on him, doesn't it, boys and girls? How many of you know what cowboys do? (Let them answer.) Yes, cowboys do all of those things but the most important thing they do is take care of the cattle. Cowboys spend a lot of time on their horses, making sure the ...

2720. Empowered By A Vision

Genesis 28:10-22

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

If your mother taught you to say only nice things about other people, Jacob will push you to the outer limits of your imagination. This younger of the twins born to Isaac and Rebekah has few redeeming qualities. He takes advantage of every available weakness in others. The older twin, Esau, must have had the common sense of a fence post. On two different occasions, Jacob cheats him of his birthright. Jacob's father Isaac was old, blind and on his death bed when Jacob exploits the situation to benefit ...

2721. Meeting Our Needs, Not Our Greeds

Exodus 16:1-36

Sermon

Steve Burt

Once upon a time there lived a farmer who raised chickens, wonderful, plump, juicy chickens that cooked up beautifully. But one summer a problem arose. It seemed that a fox had found a way to sneak into the pen where the chickens were kept, and it carried off a chicken every night. The farmer tried setting traps, but the fox was too smart to take the bait and get caught in the trap. The farmer tried staying awake and watching over the chicken pen, but he never did spot where it was that fox got in. No ...

2722. When The Saints Come Marching In

Revelation 7:9-17

Sermon

Robert S. Crilley

Most readers of the Bible seem to have a love-hate relationship with its concluding book. In fact, the Revelation to John almost appears to possess the uncanny ability of being frustrating and fascinating at the same time -- much like a toddler playing with a piece of Scotch tape! They are, no doubt, the most famous last words ever written. However, "well-known" does not always imply "well-thought-of" or even "well-understood." Granted, few portions of Scripture have aroused the curiosity of as many -- I ...

2723. Life's Loose Threads and The Tie That Binds

Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Sermon

Robert S. Crilley

In 1481 Leonardo da Vinci was commissioned to paint an altarpiece for the chapel of a nearby monastery. He devoted an inordinate amount of time and energy to the depiction, compiling countless preparatory sketches and carefully attending to each intricate detail. The result was revolutionary: one of the most dramatic and innovative renderings of the Renaissance, before which succeeding generations of artists would later stand awestruck in absolute wonder. Mysteriously, though, just seven months into the ...

2724. Signs Of Christ's Return

Matthew 24:1-35

Sermon

Phyllis Faaborg Wolk

After a long hike from Jerusalem, Jesus and the disciples found a resting place on the Mount of Olives. As they relaxed and enjoyed the peacefulness away from the crowds of the city, the disciples asked 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 ...

2725. Proper 4

Matthew 7:15-23, Matthew 7:24-29

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

In the first part of 1994 heavy rains in California sent mud slides down the hills near Los Angeles. Houses were ruined by the slides. Heavy rains falling on areas that were denuded by earlier forest fires caused the slides. The persons who were affected by the mud slides looked to the government to help them rebuild their houses. Should these people rebuild in the same locations? If they do, should those who have suffered by the mud slides get government help to rebuild in the same locations? Are they ...

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