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2826. The Women

John 20:1-9

Drama

William Grimbol

... these days? SHIRLEE: Well, yes, I guess it does. I guess ... I mean certainly we always need to be reminded of our priorities being focused on love, our responsibility to the poor, etc. But, they will crucify him if he keeps claiming to be the Messiah, and if he keeps saying that the rich - the learned - the religious leaders will fall. He is asking to be killed. KAREN: Prophets always do. SHIRLEE: Prophets yes. Messiah's NO! PATTI: How crazy. Crucified for preaching love and peace. To die just because ...

2827. The Children

Drama

William Grimbol

... crazy cause leader. JENA: Indeed. You know ... the kind who just always go from city to city causing trouble ... always trying to get the poor people upset, angry ... KEITH: My mother won't let me near him. She keeps me in whenever he is around. PETER: Why is that? KEITH: Something about the company he keeps, and some "bad" women friends. JOHN: What bad women friends? KEITH: You are a motor mouth, you know that? PETER: I think he is just trying to help those "bad" women. CHRIS: So do I. JENA: Sure ... sure ...

2828. The Meaning of Life

John 17:6-19

Sermon

Brett Blair

... reminded me of the protection that is all around us. Policemen guard our communities. The laws and rules protect our society. Parents teach honesty and integrity to their children so they will then grow up to uphold decent norms of behavior. We all need someone to keep us safe. Some of us even need protection from our own fathers [pause]. So why should it surprise us that our souls need to be safeguarded from the corruption of the world. Jesus prayed for his disciples that the Father would protect them and ...

2829. The Benefit of the Doubt

John 20:24-31

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... . Our denominational leaders advise us that it is wise for preachers to take some time off the week after Easter. And I did keep a rather low profile this past week. I didn’t do as much visiting as I normally do, wasn’t quite as visible as ... not a God, if you don’t have any doubts you are either kidding yourself or asleep. Doubts are the ants in the pants of faith. They keep it awake and moving." May this day be a time when we are honest about the weaknesses of the church, the fact that we don’t have ...

2830. Conversation or Monologue?

1 Samuel 3:1--4:1

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... question. Stay with me, now). In this story from the Old Testament, when the young Samuel heard his name being called, he didn’t know it was God. He thought it was Eli calling him. The scene is really funny if you think about it. God keeps waking Samuel up and Eli keeps telling him to go back to sleep. The storyteller says, "Samuel did not yet know the Lord." Well, duh! Which leads me back to my question about whether or not we would recognize God’s voice if we heard it. We hear our name being called ...

2831. A Visit With An Old Friend

Psalm 23:1-6

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... has been this old friend who reminded us of the green pastures and still waters. And in that reminder, we have taken comfort and felt our souls restored. Whenever we have wandered without direction or meaning, there was good old Psalm 23, urging us to hold on to God, to keep walking the right path "for His name’s sake." When life makes us wonder if God is really there for us, if God really cares for us, it’s the 23rd Psalm who comforts us as only an old friend can, reassuring us of the presence of a God ...

2832. The Flame, The Wind, And The Walk

Acts 2:1-13

Drama

Marion Fairman

... s the part you read before - now finish the verse. Man: "'You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and to the end of the earth.' " Woman: (Clapping her hands) I get it! The Holy Spirit prevents us - from keeping the gospel to ourselves! Leader: Exactly. Man: (With surprise) That explains why the believers burst into tongues! Leader: Many tongues - but all with the same message - Woman: With such ecstasy that the cynics among the crowd reported them drunk - Leader: Drunk? The Spirit ...

2833. Is He Really Coming?

Sermon

Rolf E. Aaseng

... in you, then you will abide in the Son and in the Father" (1 John 2:24). To dwell on the return of Christ is one way to keep him in the center of our lives. When we think about his coming again, we are reminded of what Christ has done - how he has already defeated the ... and helpful relationship that God intends for us all. Christ has promised that he will return. God is faithful; God always keeps promises. Therefore we don't need to worry that it won't happen. The promises of a Messiah took centuries to ...

2834. How Soon Is "Soon"?

Sermon

Rolf E. Aaseng

... its leaves, you know that summer is near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that he is near, at the very gates .... But about that day or hour no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Beware, keep alert; for you do not know when the time will come (Mark 13:24-29, 32-33). In the letter to the church in Philadelphia recorded in the Book of Revelation, Jesus said, "I am coming soon" (Revelation 3:11). Almost 2,000 years have passed and Jesus has not ...

2835. The Sound of Weeping

Luke 19:28-44

Sermon

Wallace H. Kirby

... the brain perceives its tonal patterns. Perhaps we don't fully appreciate the function of this precious instrument until we arethreatened with the possibility of losing it. The ear not only enables us to hear, but also to keep our balance. If you've ever had vertigo or trouble keeping your balance, you are unusually grateful when the inner ear canals work properly. Some months ago I walked into the den where my children were watching a football game on television. Because they like the way a radio announcer ...

2836. Vacillation - Pontius Pilate

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... anything important." Firmness. Vacillation must never accompany Roman rule, especially our rule of the Jews. The Jews. One of the ways we showed them who ruled was to take away their right to put a criminal to death. It was one of our ways to keep their leaders in their place. Their court, the Sanhedrin, could make judgments on religious affairs, but would have to get the approval of Rome for the death penalty. It was understood that I would normally approve whatever decision they made, but the fact that I ...

2837. No Tears for Me, Please

Luke 23:26-43

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... in your eyes. Moreover, Jesus wants obedience from us rather than tears. Once he said, "If you love me, you will keep my commandments." "Obedience" is not a popular word in our day. The tenor of current society is opposition to authority. ... all men to him, not some but "all." It is a sin if we do not witness to his death and resurrection, for thereby we are keeping people from having the abundant life in Christ. Let each of us ask him/herself, "When was the last time I mentioned Jesus to another person?" ...

2838. Loving

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Sermon

Larry Powell

... , and a time to dance;a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;a time to seek, and a time to lose;a time to keep, and a time to cast away;a time to rend, and a time to sew;a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;a time to love, and a time to hate;a time for war, and a time for peace.(Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) There is a time for all things, and on this side of eternity ...

2839. Pure Hearts

1 Peter 1:13-2:3

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... teaches us that when we act like God wants us to act, we are made pure, just like the water in the cup. That means we need to pray, read our Bible, obey our parents, be nice to people, and believe in Jesus. So, remember, that by following God, we keep all of the bad things out of our lives hold up the filter, and when the bad things are out of our lives we can love one another hold up the water with a pure heart. Let us pray: Thank you God for making us pure, and for giving us ...

2840. Zip-lock Protection

John 17:11

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... the world. Props: A package or jar of cookies--you will need enough to give every child two or more cookies--and zip-lock bags. Lesson: Good morning. (response) I have something to give you this morning. Show them the cookies in the package (or cookie jar) but keep the zip-lock bags hidden for now. What are these? (response) If you have a cookie jar let them guess what's inside. Can anyone tell me why they are in this plastic package? (response) What would happen if we took them out of the package and left ...

2841. A House Or A Home?

Joshua 24:1-27

Sermon

R. E. Lybrand

... are more important than a little wear and tear on the house. Let your house be a place where your children's friends are welcome! Keep Pressures Out Third, let your home be a place where undesirable pressures of work and school are kept out. Now I'm not suggesting ... from your family. Work hard to make your home a place of shelter from the undesirable pressures of work or school. Keep Christ Central The fourth way to help create a Christian home is this: Let Jesus Be Central! When the multimillionaire, Andrew ...

2842. When a Member of the Family Dies

John 11:17-37

Sermon

R. E. Lybrand

... is there to comfort and console, strengthen and shelter you with the embrace of his strong arms. As a Christian you never walk alone, for God is with you especially when you hurt. A Better Day The third thing you should do when a loved one dies is to keep remembering that a better day will come. The pain will not last forever! At the time, it feels as though life has come to a screeching halt. No matter how hard you try, you cannot see through the dark clouds of grief. You become engulfed by your pain and ...

2843. Peacemaking - Active, Not Passive

Sermon

Alan Bacon Bond

... peace and who, therefore, are not at peace - people in Poland, Northern Ireland, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, Latin America. And those who are afflicted in mind, body, or spirit, who are not at rest in you. In the words of the Psalmist, help us to keep our tongue from evil and our lipsfrom speaking deceit. Help us to departfrom evil and do good. Help us to seekpeace and pursue it. Make us happy, O Lord, in the work of peacemaking, even as you have promised, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen 1 ...

2844. Peace as Shalom

Sermon

Alan Bacon Bond

... be here and whether or not it is clear to you, no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should, therefore be at peace with God whatever you conceive him to be and whatever your labor or aspirations. "In the noisy confusion of life, keep peace with your soul with all its shames, and broken dreams. It is still a beautiful world ..." • Shalom is the peace of Godly fulfillment.• Shalom is love which teaches Godly reliance.• Shalom is peace which comes with Godly discipline.• Shalom is peace which comes ...

2845. "Crown Him Lord of all!"

Sermon

William Luoma

... symbol to many Christians. I think of Mike, a retired Army man living in southeastern Ohio. He can take a palm leaf, and weave it into an intricate, curled "designer cross," in a way he learned as a child. I think of Ray, a maintenance man in Illinois, who keeps some palm leaves in his car, "to ward off anything bad." I think of Ethel, in whose Bible there is a small cross made of palm leaves, pressed flat as a bookmark. And I think of Catholic friends, who always seem to have a dried palm leaf sticking out ...

2846. Parable of the Crabgrass

Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... is. They have probably spent hours down on their hands and knees trying to pull it up. But it never goes away; it just keeps popping back up. So, how do you think we can get rid of the crabgrass? (response) Application: There is another problem as well. ... it. So I have a suggestion for you and for your mom and dad: Stop trying. There’s too much of it and it will just keep coming back anyway! That’s also true for people. There are so many crabby people and so many crabby things going on in this world it ...

2847. Hard Work for the Gospel

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... ’t it pretty? It must have taken a lot of work to build it. And it must have taken a lot of work to keep the church going, huh? Application: The Apostle Paul reminded the church that he and his friends worked real hard to share the gospel with ... that there were people before us who loved Jesus and lived for him, working hard for the kingdom. And so we also ought to be willing to keep that work alive. So the next time you see the church building, remember that it took a lot of work to make it what it is. And ...

2848. Sealed by God

1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... . By His Holy Spirit in our hearts, he marks us with His seal. If a seal is on a warranty hold up the warranty, can the company break its promise? (Response) No. How much more, then, will God keep His promise after He has sealed it in our hearts? God has already given His Son, Jesus Christ, to fix us. And God continues to keep His promise to be responsible for our lives. And He has sealed His promise. With His Spirit. So say the verse with me one more time. II Corinthians 1:22: "God has put His seal upon us ...

2849. Tumbling Walls

Ephesians 2:19-22

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... . Jews and Gentiles can be one under God through Jesus Christ, and there is no longer a wall that separates us. Isn't it wonderful that God loves everyone enough that he wants everyone to be able to come to him? Let's remember that there is no wall to keep us from God or from other people. In Jesus Christ, we can all go to God. Let's pray: Thank you, Father, for sending our Lord Jesus Christ to tear down the wall that kept people away from your presence and separated from one another. Thank you that we can ...

2850. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Bulletin Aid

Robert G. McCreight

... God's drama that night. And while the story of salvation was being played out in that Bethlehem stable, all the hosts of heaven were jubilant with the news of the birth of God's Son. Luke 2:8-14 In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see - I am bringing you good news of great joy for ...

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