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251. Advent 1

1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Isaiah 63:7--64:12, Mark 13:32-37, Mark 13:1-31

Sermon Aid

E. Carver McGriff

... things. 2. We grow through difficulties. There are times when we wish God would hurry up and help us overcome some of our problems, but we are destined to learn later that some of these problems were blessings. I well recall losing a job which I loved. My self-esteem was demolished, I felt sorry for myself, and I wondered why this had to happen to me. Years later, I realized that it was because of that job loss that I moved to another city, and it was there that I met Christ. 3. Jesus promised that our ...

252. A Bent Over Woman

Luke 13:10-17

Illustration

Richard A. Jensen

... , Lisa died three days later. Hedda could have saved her. But to act on her own would have been an act of disloyalty to Steinberg. She was not a free person. She was not free to act. She was, indeed, a "bent over" woman with not an ounce of self-esteem left in her. And Hedda is not alone in this world. In the United States alone 1.8 million women are battered every year. Some form of violence occurs in 25 percent of all marriages. On and on the statistics roll. There are "bent over" women everywhere. Who ...

253. Wings

Luke 17:20-21

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

Object: A stained glass butterfly. Other possibilities include a picture of a butterfly and/or a caterpillar or an actual chrysalis or live caterpillar in a jar (preferably with a twig or two and some leaves or blades of grass). Lesson: Self-esteem; encouragement of others; faith; hope. "Without a doubt, Julia was a caterpillar! She lived in a bright meadow at the edge of a dark forest. A clear stream meandered through the middle of the meadow. Sometimes Julia would crawl to the stream's edge and peer into ...

254. Masks

2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

Object: A bandanna large enough to wear as a mask. Lesson: Being yourself; friendship; self-esteem. "Good morning, children! Some of you are laughing. Why is that?" "Because you're wearing a handkerchief on your face!" says one little girl as the others giggle. "Because I'm wearing a handkerchief on my face ... Is that funny?" Several of them nod. "Haven't you ever worn a ...

255. Tears

John 11:17-37

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

Object: An onion. Lesson: Crying; self-esteem; love; friendship. "This morning I have brought something all of you will probably recognize. What is it?" I hold up a round object for all to see. "An onion!" the children reply, some of them wrinkling their noses in disgust. "Ah, yes ... an onion." I pause for a moment looking ...

256. Yahweh

Exodus 3:1-22

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

Object: White posterboard with "YHWH" written in capital letters. Lesson Self-esteem. Text: "But Moses said to God, 'If I come to the Israelites and say to them, "The God of your ancestors has sent me to you," and they ask me, "What is his name?" what shall I say to them?' God said to Moses, 'I AM WHO I AM.' He ...

257. Let Me See Your Shoes!

John 13:4

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... their feet and perhaps even soak them in a bowl of water. That makes me think of the night of the Last Supper when Jesus washed the disciples' feet. Can you imagine Jesus doing that for you?" Some of the children, not yet burdened with low self-esteem, nod affirmatively. "When Jesus washed the disciples' feet he was showing them that it is important to do things for one another. It was one of the many ways Jesus showed the disciples how much he loved them. Through his actions Jesus showed the disciples, and ...

258. A Tale Of Two Trees

1 Corinthians 13:13

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

Object: A small cedar tree and some red dogwood leaves. Lesson: Jealousy; friendship; love; trust; faith; hope; renewal; self-esteem. As the children gather, I bring over a flowerpot in which I have placed a small cedar tree that "volunteered" in my yard during the summer. I also have red dogwood leaves, hidden in a plastic bag. After greeting the assembled youngsters, I ask if anyone went outside on Saturday. ...

259. Least Coins

1 Corinthians 12:12

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

Object: A jar of 100 pennies. Lesson: Discipleship; self-esteem; community. "A few minutes ago you heard about a special part of the 'Festival of Sharing' called 'Least Coins -- Terrific Trees.' It's a campaign aimed at collecting money to buy trees for reforesting areas in which lots of trees have been destroyed by fire, or earthquake, or other disaster. ...

260. Earthen Vessels

2 Corinthians 4:6-7

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

Object: Several small clay jars. Lesson: Love; self-esteem. "I've brought two small things this morning to pass around so you can look at them. What are they?" "Vases!" some children answer. "Little jars," others suggest. "Well, what do you think they are made of?" "Glass?" comes the first tentative response. "That's a good guess. They are ...

261. God’s Flowing and Our Ebbing

Isaiah 6:1-13

Sermon

Robert Noblett

... leads them not to flex their muscles, but to bow their knees. Please understand that what Isaiah confesses does not fly in the face of our efforts to make people feel fundamentally good about themselves. “Woe is me” is not about undermining self-esteem and making people go around feeling terrible about themselves. Instead it has to do with feelings that inevitably follow when we find our very real humanity warts and all juxtaposed to the holiness of God. It is to existentially understand the rhetorical ...

262. Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:16-18, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2

Bulletin Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... daily to have a significant strengthening effect on our spirit. Outline: 1. Ask how many have tried or are engaging in a exercise program. 2. Discuss the physical fitness craze. 3. Why do we exercise? To appear good to others? To heighten our self-esteem? Christian stewardship of our bodies? 4. Christians should give as much attention to spiritual fitness. 5. Jesus talks of three exercises to firm up a flabby soul giving to the needy, prayer and fasting. Find a quiet spot and exercise regularly. WORSHIP ...

263. Proper 9

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10, Mark 6:1-13, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... with the thorns. Most of us have had thorns to deal with a sickness, an accident, a sudden tragedy. Perhaps it is a chronic but equally painful condition that is our thorn, family problems, a less than loving marriage, or a nagging lack of self-esteem. OUCH! Several years ago when my extended family gathered for a 4th of July picnic, almost everyone there had some kind of physical thorn to deal with. My youngest sister fell backwards a month before and cracked her third vertebrae. My older sister twisted ...

264. The Condition Of Mercy

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

Donald Dotterer

... most wonderful of life's gifts?"1 This psychologist argues that happiness has remarkably little to do with age, gender, race, location, education, wealth, personal tragedies, or social standing. However, it does have a lot to do with physical health, self-esteem, optimism, engaging work, and supportive friends and family. Then Dr. Myers poses the question that is important for us as a religious community: What does faith have to offer to the state of being happy? In the Christian context, faith expressed ...

265. Who Do You say He Is?

Mark 8:27-30

Sermon

Erskine White

... don't yet see the world through the eyes of God." "Who do the people say I am?" Perhaps the most popular religion of all says, "Jesus, you are a part of my Lifestyle. You help me achieve my goals in life and You give me the inner peace and self-esteem I need to enjoy the fruits of my success." "And yes, I know I'm supposed to follow Your example in return, Jesus, but You have to understand that life is more than just religion. I've got a lifestyle to keep. I've got other obligations and other things ...

266. Just A Mistake

Drama

Timothy W. Ayers

Topic: Self-esteem, encouragement, fortitude, vision Characters: Dad, Mom, teenage daughter Scene: Dinner table Mom: OK, everybody, it's time for dinner! (Father and daughter enter) Dad: Great, I'm so hungry I could eat a horse. Mom: Good, because that's what we're having. Daughter: Mom, that's gross. Dad: C' ...

267. Where Does That Leave Us?

Mark 13:1-31, Mark 13:32-37

Sermon

Thomas Peterson

... there was something I could do that would help make her well.” Unable to know the torturous meanderings of his mind, the sister lay in the hospital with sand in her hair. People cause others to bear with a handful of sand by sapping vitality, lowering self-esteem, and reducing productivity -- subverting the things that make the world go a little better and hurry the cause of Christ on its way. The Lord’s Day comes when the Father wills. For those of us who are watching, signs fail. Even as the fig tree ...

268. Forgiving the Bully

Matthew 5:38-42, Matthew 5:43-48

Sermon

John Jamison

... back. And I tripped over the fire hydrant and fell backwards, rolling down the ditch next to the road, and landed in the mud. It was hilarious. At least that's what they all thought. Les hadn't laid a hand on me but had destroyed every ounce of pride, self-esteem and dignity in my body. Everybody laughed and went home, by way of Les' house where they all got ice cream first. Oh, how I hated that kid. She was the meanest woman I have ever met in my life! I sat there in the mud thinking that life couldn ...

269. What Will He Find ... When He Comes?

Luke 18:1-8

Sermon

Theodore F. Schneider

Every pastor has been touched and troubled when there have been those in the congregation who suddenly have faced unemployment. Like an ambush from two sides, unemployment attacks us with the fear of financial insecurity on the one side and the loss of self-esteem on the other. Job searching can deepen both. In just such a moment I encountered Brian. He is a competent and creative person whose skills and personality cannot be long overlooked. "It will work out, Brian," I said. "God does provide." "I hope ...

270. Death Following Lung Cancer

Psalm 55:1-23

Eulogy

Alan Bacon Bond

... take refuge, till the storms of destruction pass by.Psalm 57:1 Together we explored the heights of heaven and probed the depths of hell. No small part of the exploration was the uncovering of the deep childhood hurts which had so attacked her self-esteem and led to heavy cigarette smoking. Having learned something of the meditation techniques used to relax cancer patients, I made a tape recording for her to listen to three times a day, with a special adaptation of prayer fit for her condition. While she ...

271. The Burning Bush Within Us

Exodus 3:1-22

Sermon

Justin Tull

... them in the promised land and in exile. And he has been with us in the good times and the bad. Am I wrong? Do you remember feeling God’s presence when things were chaotic, when tragedy struck, when failure came your way, when disappointment shook your self-esteem, when the beauty of the natural world caressed you and whispered its lullaby? Do we have to have a burning bush in the desert to hear from God? Or can we settle instead for the burning bush within, the presence of the living God, the comfort and ...

272. What You See Is What You Get

John 14:5-14, John 14:1-4

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... life with spiritual values. "Believe in God; believe also in me," Jesus says. To rid your life of anxieties, place it in the hands of Jesus. Let your heart be filled with his presence, and let God be God. Long before modern psychology knew that depression, low self-esteem, and anxiety were the major causes of health problems, both mental and physical, Jesus was saying that if don’t have faith in the one to whom you turn for help, you’re wasting your time. What Jesus wants for us, what God wants for us ...

273. Monologue: Elizabeth

Luke 1:5-25

Drama

Lynda Pujad

... most women had already raised their families. There was nothing I wanted more than a family and I had none. Of course, my husband did not understand the complexity of the problem or of my feelings. He had his job and he did it well. He received self-esteem and satisfaction from the public, and also from God. Zacharias was chosen to burn incense in the temple of the Lord. It was an important occasion, since it only happened once in the lifetime of a priest. While he was in the temple, Gabriel, an angel of ...

274. Empty Prisons Without Walls

Acts 5:17-42

Sermon

Carl Jech

... . To be freed from the prison of the past, the future, the present, the status quo, the mutiny-mentality - that is true freedom and life. To be released by Christ's forgiveness from the prisons of guilt, fear, anger, negative fixations and low self-esteem - this is the most subtle, the most personal, and finally the most significant impact of the Easter message. In the last analysis it is always our attitudes that make us prisoners. Paradoxically, it is the prisons without walls that are the most confining ...

275. The Cost of Being Christian

Acts 7:54--8:1a

Sermon

... us to give up the ways that lead to death, it is because he wants to give us life. When he asks us to give up our feelings of alienation, it is because he wants us to experience love. Long before modern psychology knew that depression, low self-esteem, and lack of personal fulfillment had their roots in half-heartedness, ambivalence and indecision, Jesus was saying that if you do not go one way with all your heart you will not get there. The reason he claims single-heartedness in our devotion to him in life ...

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