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3051. The Problem With Finding The Kingdom

Matthew 13:44-46

Sermon

William J. Carl

... his best to try to avoid it. Listen to his own description: You must picture me alone in that room… night after night, feeling… the steady, unrelenting approach of him whom I so earnestly desired not to meet. (Finally, in 1929) I gave in, and admitted ... s a blessing,” and we really mean it. But all the time we’re fighting back the tears. This is real joy, deep joy when we feel life to the fullest. Here is the kind of joy that C. S. Lewis had in mind when he talks about his own conversion which he ...

3052. Living Sacrifices

Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon

William J. Carl

... No,” the chaplain replied, “they’re very anxious and unsure.” They knew that they may have to sacrifice their lives for their country or was it for our way of life? Whatever the case, perhaps they, too, felt the sense of incompleteness the country feels over Vietnam, but like the commander over all the troops of Operation Desert Storm who also fought in Vietnam, they understood his comment when he said to a reporter: “Everyone loses in war. Everyone.” It is true, isn’t it, that on occasion we ...

3053. Who’s Keeping Score?

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

William J. Carl

... keep score on us, a God who gives us not only second, third and fourth chances, but a string of them to infinity. God is like a mother who will never ever give up on us; a mother who loves us when we don’t feel very lovable any more, a mother who accepts us when we feel like we have no place to turn. It’s a love that’s hard to accept, says Paul Tillich, especially when you don’t have much to start with. Think of the little Down Syndrome child at school one day who forgot it was ...

3054. When Is Justification By Faith A Heresy?

John 8:31-41

Sermon

George Johnson

... I wish were different. No church is right on everything. The Lutheran Church is not above criticism or correction. I am glad that I feel free to say what I will say today. I say it out of love for my church. It is Reformation Sunday. We remember what ... No one wants to be called a "hell fire" preacher. I certainly don't want that reputation. We don't want to send people home feeling guilty or upset or they may transfer to another church down the street. So we have leaned over backward to avoid the word of ...

3055. This Is My Body

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Sermon

Thomas Slavens

... him. When they arrived in Emmaus the two persuaded their unrecognized fellow traveler to stay the night with them. The Gospel of Luke indicates that he became known to them in the breaking of bread. As Christians break bread together on this World-Wide Communion Sunday, may we all feel that the Christ is not far away but here with us closer than hands, feet or breath. If we do, he may be made known to us in the breaking of the bread. Prayer Our God, we praise You for Your many gifts to us. We praise You for ...

3056. Refuse To Be A Victim

Luke 6:27-36

Sermon

James Garrett

... . One day Lady Astor said to him, “If you were my husband I would poison your tea.” To which the quick-witted Churchill replied, “And if I were your husband, I’d drink it.” Something in all of us says, “right on.” This is how we feel about little slights, hurts, digs, isn’t it? Look at the gentle Nazarene. Oppressed by hate, he responded with grace. He didn’t fight and he didn’t give up the cause either. He simply changed the pattern. He met opposition with quiet confidence. He responded ...

3057. The Pitfalls Of Practicing Piety

Matthew 6:19-24, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:1-4

Sermon

John M. Braaten

... for the recognition it gives them. True piety, on the other hand, seeks to honor God for the wonder of creation and the greater wonder of Jesus Christ. The practice of piety centers on the deed, while true piety seeks to serve a need. Mock piety makes me feel good; genuine piety enables someone else to rejoice. False piety glorifies me; true piety glorifies Christ. So we are given the privilege of piety, to do good so that others may see what we do and give glory to God. That kind of life-giving, Jesus says ...

3058. The Greatest Wonder Of All!

John 14:5-14

Sermon

John M. Braaten

... that the "war" is over and share with them the joy of what God has done for you. Some years ago I was searching for a member of the church council; a certain matter needed immediate attention. I was told he was in a particular bar. I could see and feel the embarrassment of the patrons as I walked in, but it needed to be done. After a brief consultation with the man I turned to walk out. As I reached the door, the barmaid called out, "Can I talk to you?" "Sure," I responded and walked over to the lady ...

3059. Standing Up To Death

Romans 6:1-14, Psalm 90:1-17

Sermon

Robert Noblett

... . It is this lesson that older people can and do teach us. I've talked to a countless number of people in the afternoon of life who have said to me that they are ready to die, not afraid to die, open to death and I am reassured by their feelings and expressions. Death as the Absence of Quality Life But the scope of death is infinitely greater than its dominion over our bodies. And that dominion is both negative and positive. It's positive in the sense that some parts of our lives have to die so that other ...

3060. Not Defeated But Victorious

2 Timothy 4:9-18

Sermon

O. Garfield Beckstrand, II

... the good fight; I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness." Words are poor tools in this hour to express the thoughts which we feel within our hearts with the passing of our loved one and friend. The gap is always wide between our love and our words, our feelings and our speech. But in a simple way let us reflect upon a few of the blessings which this hour brings to our hearts and minds. God has given to us two special gifts for moments ...

3061. Where To Go When You Grieve

Matthew 14:1-12

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... loved one dies? Where do you go when you have a pain in your heart that no physician can cure? Where do you go when you feel like you've swallowed a stone? Where do you go when the heaviness of your grief is like a staggering load? Where do you go ... buried by his mother. Two Korean women sat behind him. One was weeping. Her companion asked her why she was crying and she replied, "O, I feel so sorry for the missionary - he lost his wife and son in such a short time." The other woman said, "Don't cry for him - ...

3062. The Room Named Heaven

John 14:1-4

Eulogy

W. George Easson

... initial wells of love in a parent. The other bonding factor is sacrificial service and devotion. As the dependent individual feels the security that devotion provides, the depths of love are plumbed in him or her. There are many difficulties ... them home with him. There may be a reluctance to leave what they are doing, but there is something about going home that is appealing and that feels very right. It is the proper place to be. For each of us, the time comes when at the end of the day a kindly, interested ...

3063. The Secret Of Effective Living

Proverbs 8:1-36

Sermon

Robert Allen

... in the prime of life. For weeks he was lost and didn’t know what to do. His self-confidence was replaced with frustration. His friendly attitude changed to one of bitterness. The anger and emptiness he felt even made him consider suicide. After weeks of feeling helpless and not knowing what to do, Jack began to take an inventory of his life. His wife, who had been his high-school sweetheart, still loved him. His children were in college and their grades were excellent. He was still a respected member of ...

3064. The Call To Ministry

1 Kings 19:9-18

Sermon

Robert Allen

... of less than 10,000 people. Because of the nearby lake and the numerous campgrounds, it was fairly common to have thousands of people visiting in our community on the weekend. However, most of these people did not feel comfortable coming into town for church. They were camping and didn’t feel comfortable coming to church in their camping clothes. As I thought about the several thousand people on the lake and in the campgrounds each weekend, I decided that maybe we ought to do like John Wesley did and ...

3065. Selling One’s Soul

1 Kings 21:1-29

Sermon

Robert Allen

... up at me and said, “I just don’t know what to do.” I looked at him and said, “Jim, you know what to do. You feel guilty about what’s happening and you told me the story because you knew I would tell you that what you are doing is wrong.” “Yes,” ... bowed his head and he was silent for several moments, but I didn’t say a word. Finally, he began to pray. “Dear God, I feel so guilty about what’s happened. I didn’t mean for anything to go this far. Please forgive me. Give me the strength to ...

3066. Hang Time: A Good Friday Sermon

Matthew 27:45-56

Sermon

Carlyle Fielding Stewart

... people shouted at Jesus to come down from the cross to save himself. But he was determined to hang in there for his people. Determined to pay the price for our liberation and redemption. Thank God for the hang time of Jesus. What is your hang time today? Do you feel discouraged? Are you ready to give up hope and trust in God's ability to deliver you from defeat and despair? What is your hang time today? Is it six seconds or six years? How much are you willing to pay to build the kingdom of God? How much are ...

3067. How’s That Again, Jesus?

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

Larry Goodpaster

... such a passage, we have tried to make church membership seem attractive: why, it’s easy to be a member; it’s lots of fun down at this place; let’s attract young people, entertain them, keep them happy, and thus add to our roll books; this place makes you feel good! Here is a text that makes Jesus sound like a homewrecker and those who choose to follow him appear to be losers. Now that bothers me; it disturbs me to the point of wanting to rid myself of a passage such as this. But here it is and it ...

3068. Find Your Way Home

Hosea 4:1-19

Sermon

Keith Hammer

... safe and where love wraps its arms around you -- that the pain gets so great you cry out, “0 God, help me.” That’s what happened to the people of Israel and Judah. They were hurting and they once again needed a place where they would feel safe and be loved for who they were. So they cried out for God. It was Tuesday night. Terry sat alone in his apartment. There had been many bad nights, but this was worst of all. Now he was really alone. He began to have all the bad thoughts again… ...

3069. Get With The Program

Drama

Timothy W. Ayers

... : Can it make dinner? Paul: (Playfully) Can you? Penny: That's exactly where I'm heading right now. Paul: Let me just show you a few things. OK, I double click on the icon. Penny: Who's the guy in the icon? Kinda cute, white beard, knowing eyes. I feel like I once looked into that face many years ago. Somehow I've forgotten who it is. Paul: It's somebody. (Frust rated at her tangent) I don't know. Don't ask those stupid questions. Now watch. Computer: Welcome to MacDivine (PCDivine). I am here to help you ...

3070. 1-900-MIDLIFE

Drama

Timothy W. Ayers

... actually be on it. Doctor: Surprise, surprise. Here you are. Now, how can I help you? Caller 2: Well, I've been feeling a little empty lately. Doctor: Have you tried eating something? Caller 2: I don't mean in my stomach. It's more in my soul. Doctor: Continue. Caller ... 2: My job is going nowhere. Even though I'm one of the vice presidents, I feel like this isn't what I really want to do with my life. I need some kind of change. Doctor: Have you tried a sports ...

3071. The Mask

Drama

Timothy W. Ayers

... lunch next week?(To audience) That'll be great. I can watch her drool her food down her chin again. Working with her on a deal is a terrible experience. But then again, I'll probably be able to rip her off for quite a bundle. I could really feel bad about it all, but then again, hasn't God forgiven all those little indiscretions? If God forgives them, then why should I worry about them? Mary: (Behind mask) Yeah, that's a great idea. I'll have my secretary call yours and set something up.(To audience) Yeah ...

3072. Enter God

Mark 9:33-37

Sermon

Thomas Peterson

... so. In a subtle way, however, are we not still condescending to the children? But, Jesus goes on: “Whoever receives me receives not me but him who sent me.” Enter God. Now the Scripture opens wider to me, prompting deep stirrings in my heart. I begin to feel uncomfortable. Perhaps I may not know how to handle a child; but, with Jesus present, I have guidance. I have nothing to bring and no claim to lay on Jesus. I fight complete surrender. At last, just as Job did centuries ago, I realize that I can ...

3073. First Things First

Mark 13:1-31

Sermon

Thomas Peterson

... , more solid, and of greater economic value than any of the persons who helped in their construction. In fact, they gave a feeling of permanence which those who made them did not. Any individual worker was insignificant among the huge number employed to construct the ... in spirit form and continue existence beyond the life of the human body. For anyone to invest in such a monument was to feel the power of this conviction: there is a spirit that goes on beyond the death of the body. Life is free of physical ...

3074. Such a Good Time

Matthew 17:4

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... picture show. Sometimes I hope that the show will not end and I can go on watching it forever. Have you ever felt like I feel? (Let them answer.) I would like to have a bag of popcorn and a good seat and just sit there and watch the movie. Of ... so that they could be comfortable. Peter did not want to leave. Does that sound familiar? It should. That is the way that all of us feel when we are doing something that we like so much. Peter loved it. It was the most wonderful thing that had ever happened to him ...

3075. The Last is First

Matthew 20:1-16

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... both of your arms and take hold of the first person's hand. Now we have someone who was first and someone who was second. (Continue to select people until you have only one left.)Now we have used everyone except the last person. Do you feel lonely? (Let him/her answer.) How does it feel to see everyone up there holding on to one hand? It is a very straight line that we have at this point and I think that they look nice together, don't you? (Let them answer.) You are the last one to be used, but in ...

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