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2726. The Love Of Evil

Psalm 52:1-9

Sermon

Erskine White

... the compulsive eater. He gets depressed and hates himself as he eats too much, so he eats more in order to feel better. She hates the way she looks, but she's afraid to risk frustration and failure by getting control of her eating. It's safer and easier to keep on with her life the way it is. That's the way it is with our sin. We hate ourselves and we suffer because of our estrangement from God, but we love what we are doing too much to change. We love our own comfortable patterns and familiar prejudices ...

2727. How To Become What You Are

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

Erskine White

... trying to act like big leaguers! They are imitating the mannerisms of the big-time ballplayers they see on TV or at the ballpark. That's how kids learn - that's how all of us learn - by imitating what we see. What happens when we imitate something and when we keep doing it over and over again? We become what we do; we become what we imitate. You may remember an actor named Yul Brenner. He played many roles in his life, but he was most famous for the leading role in the stage production of The King and I ...

2728. Who Is Your King?

Mark 11:1-11

Sermon

Erskine White

... heavy hand of Roman oppression. On Monday, the day after His provocative and triumphal entry into the city, Jesus goes into the temple and starts a riot in this most sacred of places. This is a side of Jesus we don’t think about very often, we who want to keep Jesus meek and mild and "apolitical!" He picks up a whip and drives out the moneychangers: "My Father’s house shall be a house of prayer for all the nations, but you have made it a den of thieves!" (Mark 11:17). Then, because of the uproar He has ...

2729. Ashamed Of The Gospel

Romans 1:1-17

Sermon

Erskine White

... , the biggest prize of the ancient world, and Paul has wanted to go there for quite some time. But something has always come up to keep him from getting there. He's been in and out of jail. He's had emergencies to deal with in the other churches. The church ... than you, a smaller house, or a larger charitable contribution. I am not ashamed of falling behind "the Joneses" because I want to keep up with Jesus Christ." The world says, "Seek the good life," and the gospel says, "Seek the life of good." The world ...

2730. Do You Believe In Peace? - Memorial Day

Ephesians 2:11-22

Sermon

Erskine White

... says, "I butt them with my head." There is the problem of peace in a nutshell. Nations have tried for thousands of years to win peace through the use of force, violence, intimidation and even compromise, but it has never worked. Peace eludes us as we keep butting our heads. We've never had the imagination, the courage or the faith to try another way, Jesus' Way, the One who is our peace; the Way, the Truth and the Life. With Christ as their peace, spiritually-transformed nations would be less concerned with ...

2731. A Perfect Prayer

Sermon

Erskine White

... and what finally matters is not our will, but God's will be done. Amen Pastoral Prayer Almighty God, who was so majestic as to come into the world as a humble servant, teach us to offer prayers with our lips and our lives which are acceptable in Your sight. Keep us from vain praises and selfish piety. Never let us forget the human family with whom You have called us to be as one. Put in our hearts a desire to make our prayers pure and our lives a reflection of our perfect prayers. Make us worthy of the name ...

2732. Wedding: An Offer from God

Sermon Aid

John M. Braaten

... 's the way it should be. But how will the future deal with you? And how could any words help you cope with all the possibilities for good or ill? I could give you some good advice, like "Keep the tender art of romance alive in your marriage by constantly saying, 'I love you,' in word and deed. And, keep the bridges of communication in good working order by taking the time to explore the depth of each other's personality. And, be sure to mature together, not only by developing a hearty sense of humor, but ...

2733. Wedding: Together...Till Death Us Do Part

Sermon Aid

John M. Braaten

... leave self behind; they must take up their cross and come with him. Whoever puts one's self first is lost; but if anyone is willing to live humbly, like a servant, they will find their true self. Jesus is saying that a preoccupation with self can keep us from the real meaning of life. The deepest needs and requirements of our lives cannot be met within ourselves. They must be found in relationships, with God, and with other people. The fruits of love, joy, and peace are the by-products of faithful, lifelong ...

2734. Sharing What We Have

James 5:3

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... money. That is very bad. If you need something, and you buy it, you should use it. But to buy something and not use it, but keep it hidden until it rusts or tarnishes like this, is a sin against God, and against all of God's people. The next time you ... around your room you may ask yourself the same question. Do you buy toys or ask for things that you do not use, but just keep until they are thrown away? That kind of waste is what God is talking about. Maybe you could share some of the things you are not ...

2735. Doing What God Wants

1 John 5:3

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... makes a good place to live. The Bible teaches us that the same thing is true about the family of God. We all know what God has done for us. That is great. But we also know that there are some commandments that God gave us to keep. It is very important that we keep doing the things that God told us to do, like loving our God and loving our neighbor. We should do things that make others happy or help them when they need help. We should worship God every day of our lives and come together at least one ...

2736. A Place of Light

Revelation 21:23

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... answer.] You're right, again. You use it at night, so that, if you must get up and walk around, you will not trip and fall. Night is very dark, and unless you are outside, and the moon is very bright, it is hard to see. A night light helps keep us from falling in the dark. John discovered that heaven was never going to be dark. There was never anything to be afraid about, like falling in the dark, or not being able to see something and bumping into it. He talked about God's glory as being so bright ...

2737. Brand New Lives

Ephesians 4:23-24

Children's Sermon

... old, worn out dollar bill and a crisp new one. Good morning, boys and girls. Have you been keeping busy this summer? (Let them answer.) It's fun to play outside when we have time for it, ... answer.) That's right. We find all kinds of old, worn out things. Sometimes things that are old and worn out can be fixed up and saved and used again. But sometimes we keep things that are so worn out the only thing to do with them is take them out to the trash. Did you know that even our money can get worn out? That's ...

2738. Who's the Boss?

1 John 4:18

Children's Sermon

... ability to be afraid sometimes so that we can protect ourselves. If we were not afraid of things we learn can hurt us, we would keep doing them until we really got hurt badly. If we touch a hot stove and burn our finger, we will be afraid of burning it ... the right thing after all. It makes us feel afraid to do the right thing the next time. Again, our fear becomes the boss and keeps us from doing the right thing. Jesus has something to teach us about this. (Put on the "The Boss" badge). Jesus says that fear is ...

2739. Unpredictable

1 John 1:4b

Children's Sermon

... rest of the Bible is almost more exciting than the part about Jesus being alive. I brought two balloons. I like to blow up balloons and see where they go when I let them go. (Blow up a balloon and then let it go without tying it.) Watch out and keep your mouth closed! Where did it go? (While they are getting it, blow up the other one and let it go.) Let's do it a few more times. (Blow them up again as time allows and let them go.) That's fun, isn't it? (Let them respond.) They ...

2740. Remain On The Vine

John 15:1-17

Children's Sermon

... and dried up like this old raisin. We don't have much love for ourselves and we certainly don't have any love for others. So what do we need to do so we don't end up like this dried up old raisin? (Let them respond.) We need to keep coming to church and hearing about love. That's our food and drink and it keeps us on the vine so we can love others. It's too late for this raisin, but it's not too late for us!

2741. How to Get Rich

Mark 10:21

Children's Sermon

... morning, boys and girls. What have I in my hand today? That's right. This is a checkbook. None of you are old enough to have one of these yet. Some day you will have one. A checkbook is a good way to keep track of your money. You can write out checks to pay for things, and keep money in your checking account until you need it later. If I had a million dollars in my checking account would I be rich? (Talk it over.) It sounds as though I would really be rich if I had that much money in ...

2742. I Can See God

Matthew 5:8, John 11:40

Children's Sermon

... binoculars don't help. One of the things we'd like to be able to see is how God works, or where God is, or what God looks like. Some people would probably give a lot of money to be able to see God close up for themselves. But God keeps himself hidden from us. He wants that to remain a mystery until we die. Still, there is one way in which God has given us some "spiritual binoculars" so that we can see God now. God says to us, "Trust and believe in what I tell you in the Bible ...

2743. Epiphany 5

Psalm 138:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Judges 6:1-40, Isaiah 6:1-13, Luke 5:1-11

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... he does in the name of the Lord, and that God will help him to be faithful to his high calling. Psalm Prayer "Lord God, you keep the proud at a distance and look upon the lowly with favor. Stretch out your hand to us in our suffering, perfect in us the ... hung it right next to my computer/word processor, partly to remind me of the importance of balancing work and recreation, but also to keep me informed about the nature of my calling to the ministry of our Lord. The sign makes me think of the little boy and ...

2744. Ash Wednesday

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

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... love." With the invitation, there is also a command that is most appropriate for Ash Wednesday and the full season of Lent: "Blow the trumpet in Zion; sanctify a fast; call a solemn assembly; gather the people." Those who respond, or in the case of Christians "keep Lent," tell the world that they know "where" their God is; he is "in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself." The final part is a promise to the people of Israel; "(the Lord had pity on his people ... and said, ... 'Behold, I am sending to ...

2745. Lent 1

Romans 9:30--10:21, Deuteronomy 26:1-15, Luke 4:1-13, Psalm 91:1-16

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... ); 91:1-2, 10-11, 14-15 (RC) - This psalm was traditionally used as the introit for this First Sunday in Lent, mainly because it mirrors the confrontation of Jesus and Satan. The Devil actually quoted verses 11 and 12 ("For he shall give his angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. They shall bear you in their hands, lest you dash your foot against a stone"), when he took Jesus up to the highest point of the temple and dared him to jump. But it was verse 15 which gave the introit and the Sunday ...

2746. Easter 2

John 20:19-23, Acts 5:12-16, Acts 5:17-42, Job 42:1-6, Revelation 1:4-8, Revelation 1:9-20, John 20:24-31, Psalm 149:1-9

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... the church year, when understood, does not allow the church to diminish, forget, or ignore this central fact of salvation; it keeps the resurrection central to the worship, thinking, and the life experiences of the people of God. The Prayer Of The Day ... got "kid glove" treatment when officers were sent to summon the escaped prisoners to the council. They were told that they must keep silence about Jesus, if they wanted to stay out of jail. They refused, because they had to obey god, not human beings. ...

2747. Advent 3

Zephaniah 3:1-20, Philippians 4:2-9, Luke 3:1-20, Isaiah 12:1-6

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... Advent wreath for that reason). Some people will also recognize verse 7 ("And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus") as the blessing spoken after the sermon in parts of the church. Indeed, "The Lord ... , whose first advent occurred nearly 2,000 years ago, will come again in God's good time. In the meantime, the living and eternal God keeps their hearts and minds in faith and hope. Luke 3:7-18 (E, L, C); 3:10-18 (RC) The story of John the Baptist ...

2748. Proper 7

1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 63:1-11, Zechariah 12:1-9, Luke 8:26-39, Galatians 3:23-29

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... thought he was Elijah, and still others one of the other prophets. And then he asked them the critical question, "But who do you say that I am?" Quite naturally, it was impulsive Peter who replied and said, "The Christ of God," which prompted Jesus to charge them to keep his identity a secret, because he, the Son of Man, must suffer, be rejected, be executed, and be raised on the third day. He went on to tell them what it means to be a disciple of his. They, too, would have to deny themselves, take up their ...

2749. Advent 4

Psalm 80:1-19, Micah 5:1-4, Hebrews 10:1-18, Luke 1:39-45

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... who seek reassurance of their salvation in the advent of Jesus Christ. The psalm ends, "show the light of your countenance and we shall be saved." Psalm Prayer "Lord God, you so tend the vine you planted that now it extends its branches even to the farthest shore. Keep us in your Son as branches on the vine, that, rooted firmly in your love, we may testify before the whole world to your great power working everywhere; through Jesus Christ our Lord." THE READINGS Micah 5:2-4 (E, L); 5:2-5a (RC, C) This, like ...

2750. Proper 18

Luke 14:25-35, Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Proverbs 9:1-18, Ezekiel 33:1-20, Philemon 1:8-25

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... faith they claim to accept, seeking to serve the Lord every day of their lives. Philemon 9b-10, 12-17 (RC); 1 (2-9) 10-21 (L); 1-20 (E, C) - "An Answer To Discrimination." 1. What to do with Onesimus? That was Paul's problem. Should he keep him with him, or send him back to his owner, Philemon? (What to do about South Africa, which has maintained a form of slavery in Apartheid? Or other forms of discrimination that essentially represent variations of slavery?) 2. Paul's solution to his problem, and that of ...

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