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276. Stop Being Afraid

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

Marc Kolden

... . As long as we think it is, we will still be afraid -- of other people, of death, of circumstances (real or imagined). But as Jesus reveals it, we can stop being afraid because of a promise -- a promise that God who watches over even the commonest of birds will take care of us. When someone makes a promise to you, what do you have to do? If your grandparents write their will and say that when they die you will get the farm, what do you have to do? Be nice to them? Work really hard? Why? They have already ...

277. The One Thing That Would Make The Biggest Difference

Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon

Roger G. Talbott

... , vacation time and other benefits. When an employee looks at the stub of a paycheck, he or she sees the net amount after taxes and other deductions and quickly makes other subtractions for the cost of commuting, child care and other unreimbursed, job-related expenses. Conflict between these two points of view are inevitable. Conflict in families is inevitable. It is inevitable that men and women will see things differently and parents and children will see things differently and a younger child will see ...

278. Prayers for Family Days

Bulletin Aid

Rolland R. Reece

... as soon as the introductions were made we realized who it was that was bidding for our attention. What a blow to our carefully planned lives. Why can't this disquieting call go away? Why must we deal with such unfinished business? Shouldn't younger ones step ... reluctant we were to break our childhood ties from them. We thank you for our fathers, even when they failed to meet our needs or care for us as we had hoped. As disappointed and angry as we felt in response to their failure to love and provide for us, ...

279. Gunda

John 6:60-71

Sermon

Robert Salzgeber

... sight! Then I can go and find the man that did this to me. I want revenge! I want to kill him. After that I don't care whether I am blind the rest of my life! I just want revenge! Revenge! My enemy took my eyes. He will have to pay for it with ... put his hand on the shoulder of the blind man. "My friend," he said, "you are now lying in that bed. That you are being taken care of is a revenge for the death of Captain Conolly." For the first time in his life, the man who so passionately desired revenge and who ...

280. Shepherd Of The People

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 6-16

Sermon

Charles Curley

... peace of soul, which walks in right paths and does not fear dark valleys. Put plainly, the way to be a shepherd is to care - to see the need around you and do something about it. If at this point you're thinking, "Sure, that's obvious, doesn't everybody ... us who can pull it off all of the time, not even David could manage that! But David at least tried, hard as it was, David tried to care. That set him apart from all the rest. May the same be said of us, that at least we tried. Loving God, you lead us like a ...

281. The Healing Of Simon Peter's Mother-In-Law

Mark 1:29-34

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

... 21-31. It is my task and it is your task to remember whose we are and to respond to God's love by caring that much about our neighbor, whatever age, sexual preference, or condition of body and mind. Asker: In this story, actions speak louder than ... told the story. I told it as I did. I spoke briefly and to the point. I spoke as if it were nothing unusual for Jesus to care for us and for members of our family. It is not that I take Jesus or his healing for granted. Jesus' capacity to heal always surprises me ...

282. Stilling The Storm

Mark 4:35-41

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

... to dusk if he had no rest. We were all going to die by these waves. We'd never see the shore again. We needed help to get to the other side. I kept thinking the storm would subside. Finally, I just blurted out, "Don't you care?" Of course Jesus cares. He cares about us disciples. We are close. My words sound selfish now. Had I called up the words of the Psalmist during the worst of the storm, perhaps I could have overcome my fear: "The Lord is a stronghold ... ... ... in times of trouble. And those who know ...

283. Proper 15

Ephesians 4:17--5:21, 1 Kings 3:1-15, 1 Kings 2:1-12, John 6:25-59

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... fame. Old Testament: Proverbs 9:1-6 Epistle: Ephesians 5:15-20 Paul warns his children in the faith to watch carefully their manner of living. They are to live wisely and not be fools who are carried away with drunkenness and debauchery. ... business of making good dreams come true. Epistle: Ephesians 5:15-20 1. Sermon Title: Wise Up. Sermon Angle: Paul teaches the flock to "Be careful how you live; not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time." In other words, "Wise up!" Those who are wise ...

284. Do Not Be Doubting But Believe!

John 20:24-31

Sermon

Lee Griess

... 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 lived 41 years in this old ... he felt because he had faced the same doubts. He too had wondered if God had abandoned him. He too had questioned if anyone cared. He too wondered if his faith were not just empty words. But when things seemed the worst, Jesus was there. "I am convinced," Dravecky ...

285. You Provide The Bread

Matthew 14:13-21

Sermon

William J. Carl

... the cloth quickly, the missionary looked back at the crowd smiling confidently. Pretty soon a little brown arm came up and placed a full cup of grape juice on top of the table. And off they went with the rest of the service. “You provide the bread; let me take care of the miracle.” What little thing can you do -- a word of hope? A helping hand? Though it may seem useless to you against the vast needs of the world, do it. Whatever the deed, God will bless it and spread it. You and I are called to bring ...

286. A Sign Of Divine Protection

Exodus 12:1-30

Sermon

Walter Kimbrough

... which God directs us to do. The parable of the talents seeks to speak to this point. The person who received only one talent failed to invest what he had, sought to protect it by burying it and ended up losing it. God told the Israelites to take care of the animals. They were charged with the responsibility to be shepherds just like Jesus. Could this have been a test to see whether the Israelites were willing to lay down their lives for the sheep? The challenge to be more than a hireling calls upon one to ...

287. What Children Owe Their Parents

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

R. E. Lybrand

... you owe me is $6.00." At lunch his mother quietly read the note and said nothing. But that night at supper, she slipped her own note under her son's plate and attached to it the $6.00. Her note said, "Son, for twelve years of constant care, for three meals a day, medical check-ups, clothes and school costs, you owe Dad and me nothing, because we love you!" Certainly it goes without saying most parents expect no repayment for all the love, time, and attention, not to mention the money, they have invested in ...

288. When Life Closes In

Matthew 26:17-30, Matthew 26:36-46

Sermon

Robert Allen

... Spider and Silken Thread Held in God's Hand." It is a good poem and it makes a good point. She wrote: There's an old Danish Legend with a lesson for us all, Of an ambitious spider and his rise and fall. Who wove his sheer web with intricate care As it hung suspended somewhere in mid-air. Then in soft, idle luxury he feasted each day On the small, foolish insects he enticed as his prey. Growing ever more arrogant and smug all the while He lived like a "king" in self-satisfied style. And gazing one day at ...

289. In the Cross

Zechariah 9:9-13

Sermon

... do what we have told Him to do. He does not listen to our best advice. Crucify Him. And a rejection of God then, and for our world today, because of apathy. "Ho hum, another prophet." "Ho hum, the church down the street." "God, Jesus? So what. Could care less." Or apathy that takes forms like these: "What difference does it make?" "God doesn't need me to sing hymns." "My kids will have plenty of opportunity to learn religion on their own. (After all, in the movie 'The Exorcist' they used a crucifix, didn't ...

290. The Resurrection of the Body

John 11:17-37

Sermon

Dean Lueking

... those we love, we must have the assurance that only God can give, that he keeps faith with all who sleep in the dust. Have you ever thought of this - that the finest tribute you can pay to the risen Lord is to entrust your loved ones to his unfailing care? To whom else would we want to entrust them? To whom else would we ourselves go in our last hour? We can honor our Lord in no finer way than by leaving our loved ones with him. He brings healing for our heartaches with the assurance he expresses in this ...

291. The Lacking Christian?

Matthew 14:13-21

Sermon

Dennis Kastens

... as Pharaoh hastened to attack it (Exodus 14:22). An angel delivered Peter from prison (Acts 12:11). God has not changed. He promises to take care of us even if he must perform a miracle to make good his promise. He assures us that his angels encamp around us (Psalm 34:7 ... shall befall us (Psalm 91:10); that he will attend to his own in famine (Psalm 33:18) as we turn to him. He promised to care for us (1 Peter 5:7); to be our Keeper (Psalm 121:5); to be our Shepherd (Psalm 23:1); to be our Guide (Isaiah 58: ...

292. "I Don’t Want to Be Perfect - Or Do I?"

Matthew 13:1-23

Sermon

Robert G. Tuttle

... my study concerned about the death of his little friend. We talked for an hour. He wanted to know what happened after death. He was hungry to know about the real meaning of life - where was it going, what were its values, does God really care, can God really take care of us. This little fellow was revealing the kind of good soil where a life of faith and goodness takes root and grows. John Wesley believed in the law of the sower as he sought to lead England back into Christian life. Thousands were converted ...

293. Caiaphas and Pilate

Drama

Jon Joyce

... Many of them are more than ready to rebel, even if he tries to keep them from doing so. PILATE: If the carpenter does not start the rebellion, then he is of no concern to my court. He’s just one of your religious nuts, so you take care of him. CAIAPHAS: [Frustrated at not convincing PILATE, tries his trump card] Nonetheless, word would undoubtedly reach Rome that the carpenter was at the roots of such an uprising, and I am certain that it would not bode well for you ... PILATE: [Furious, rising glaring at ...

294. An Overflowing Heart

Luke 7:11-17

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... dying or feel special about a certain problem. But the Bible says that when he saw and heard about this situation, his heart overflowed with sorrow for the woman. That really makes me feel good, because I know that there are times when I wonder if God or Jesus really care what happens to me. Sometimes I think that I have all of the problems that I can take care of, and I wish that God would come along and help. When I read this in the Bible it makes me feet good because I know that God does ...

295. Life: Sacred or Stupid?

John 20:1-9

Sermon

Louis H. Valbracht

... from the word "hospice," which was a place where the pilgrims on their way to the Holy Land were given care and food and shelter. We have established orphanages and child placement agencies throughout the world. And now we are, again, ... we believe in. We have 700 people in our own church family over the age of 65 and facing these years of uncertainty and need for care. Yes, it’s perhaps a trite saying that medical science has added years to life without adding life to those years, and now we intend to ...

296. Facing Life’s Central Tests

Mark 14:32-42

Sermon

Robert Allen

... knew that she had made me a cup of hot tea because she knew I didn’t like coffee. I didn’t tell her I didn’t care very much for hot tea. As we sat sipping our tea, I asked, "What did the doctors have to say?" She reached for a tissue and said, " ... we have a special need for human fellowship. Friends do not have to say much at moments like this; they just need to be people who care. When life seems to be closing in on us, there is nothing more reassuring than being with people who love us. When I was in ...

297. THE NEIGHBORHOOD GAP

Sermon

William McKee Aber

... way to get it it doesn’t change our need. The neighbor who objects to children running through his yard is a paradox. He wants a nice yard because it is his possession, of course, and who can blame him? It’s his; he pays taxes on it; he takes care of it. He wants this because he wants people to take the next step and look at him and say, "How nice!" Someone once said that we love things instead of people, and that leads to intense frustration because things can’t love us in return, and that is really ...

298. The Need for A Community of Healing

Mark 1:29-34

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... and political spheres. A community of healing can help us by stimulating us out of our paralysis of will. If others expect a certain level of performance from us, we often are motivated to live up to their expectations. If surrounding us we have those who care about us, who want to see us develop, who wish to build us up rather than tear us down, we have a good chance of becoming whole. If we are supported by a believing, loving, encouraging group, our chances for healthy survival are greatly enhanced. And ...

299. Do Children Like You?

Mark 10:13-16

Sermon

Richard Patt

... to the Pharisees, "Moses wrote this law for you because you are so hard to teach" (v. 5). To us Jesus is saying, "Do I have to write down lists and laws for you about how to love your husband or wife or children? Just allow selfless love and caring to guide you; the tasks and achievements of life will be met, and if they aren’t always accomplished, you will still have someone who will hug and embrace you when you fail." In another place Jesus said it like this: "Above all be concerned with the Kingdom of ...

300. The Shadow Ascending

John 21:15-25

Sermon

Gregory J. Johanson

... to be helpful and to realize that they are demonstrating a lack of faith in the alcoholic when they say in effect, "You can’t make it without my help." They are judging and condemning the alcoholic by indicating that he doesn’t have what it takes to take care of himself. The Victims who are trying to be helpful likewise have to deal with their own feelings of not liking to be "the bad guy," and to realize that in reality the thing they can do to help the most is to stop protecting and covering up for ...

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