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Mark 4:30-34, Mark 4:26-29

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... season to plant seeds, garden seeds, love seeds, fun seeds, study seeds, health seeds, spirit seeds, all kinds of seeds. ‘Tis the season to celebrate the marvel of growth Ñ growth in our gardens, growth in ... off the knee. No sooner than she hits the floor she exclaims, “Do it again!” I believe it was Lord Chesterton who suggested that God gets that kind of excitement out of his work. Imagine God creating the first daisy and enjoying it so much that something down inside him exclaims, “Do it again!” ...

3077. The Proof is in the Holes

John 20:24-31

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... there were nails where the holes are now. The only reason that there are not any nails in the board at the present time is because I pulled them out. But I wanted you to see the kind of holes that a nail makes in wood. If I hit a nail into your hand or your foot do you think it would make the same kind of hole? (Let them answer.) It sure would. It would not only hurt a lot, but it would make holes in you just like it made in the wood. That sounds terrible, doesn't it? It ...

3078. David and the Devil

2 Samuel 11:1-27

Sermon

Robert Noblett

... when we impart positive values. Recent research indicates that concern for others begins much earlier than we once thought. Studies show that almost at birth babies respond empathetically to the cries of another infant. Therefore it would seem that there is almost a kind of predisposition on the part of very young children that can be enhanced and encouraged or allowed to fade and die off. A recent report sums it up like this: “Researchers have found that an active sense of social responsibility behaving ...

3079. We All Sin So What?

Genesis 3:1-24

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... requests for Number One. The state official in charge of approving requests said, “I’m not about to assign it to someone and disappoint 1000 people.” Then he gave the number to himself! And we have not changed a bit since Adam and Eve when it comes to the kinds of sin we are guilty of. There are basically two types of sin. The one is the sin of commission. This deals with actual sins which we perform in terms of thought, word and deed. The other type of sin is just as deadly, the sin of omission. Eve ...

3080. Here They Come, Singing

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... three-year lectionary cycle if they attended every service. It is a part of the three chapters of Jeremiah that are called the Book of Consolation. But even more important is the fact that a Christian believer today can be a participant in the same kind of wild celebration. Let us discover together why this is true. An Amazing Deliverance When this lesson was written, God’s people had been in exile in Babylon for almost seventy years. God had allowed this to happen because his people had grown brazenly ...

3081. Forever and Ever

1 Kings 17:7-24

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... girls and realized that they needed a dime to make the horse go. He put in the dime and smiled when he saw the girls’ joy. Some years later one of the girls wrote to say how much that kindness had meant to her across the years. She had never had the chance to tell him how much that single act of kindness had meant to her and influenced her to try to do the same for others. The good influence of a small gift went on forever and ever. Like the widow of Zarephath, we, too, can bring lasting blessing to ...

3082. Learning The Basics

Mark 10:1-12

Sermon

Robert Salzgeber

... part of what is called a "household code" during the time of Jesus. Typically these so-called "household codes" spelled out the rights and obligations of husbands and wives, parents and children, and masters and slaves. "Household codes" were very common kinds of writings in the Roman Empire of Jesus' time. Hence, there is nothing uniquely Christian about this practice or instruction that wives should be submissive to their husbands. Simply everyone in the Jewish or Greco-Roman world, of the time of Jesus ...

3083. Pleased To Reconcile

Luke 23:26-43

Sermon

Larry R. Kalajainen

... to be the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation, and so on. The majestic and glorious king of heaven is none other than the one who "made peace through the blood of his cross." What Luke has done narratively to show us what kind of a king Jesus is, the author of Colossians has done theologically. Luke shows us a dying Jesus reconciling a penitent criminal. The writer of Colossians shows us the God whose saving plan to reconcile all things in earth and heaven stands behind, and is carried ...

3084. God's Surprising Miracle

Mark 4:26-29

Children's Sermon

... to help me look at these. (Open the package and put one or some seeds into everyone's hand.) What sort of seed is that? (Talk about it. If they didn't see the package and don't know what kind of seed it is, tell them.) How do you suppose this seed knows that it is supposed to grow into that kind of plant? Does somebody tell the seeds? No, the seeds simply know. It's a miracle from God, isn't it! And how does the seed know how to start growing and then turn into a wonderful green plant ...

3085. When Something Is About To Happen

Mark 13:32-37

Sermon

Thomas Long

... something is about to happen, and this something has to do with God's coming in power to the world. Every time Christians recite the old phrase in the creed, "He will come to judge the quick and the dead," we disclose our hope that frail human justice, the kind one can get with a good lawyer and a full checkbook, is not all the justice life holds. Come, Lord Jesus. Every time some congregation creates a clothing closet or a food pantry for those in need, they do so not because they are so naive as to think ...

3086. Where's The Treasure?

Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

Thomas Long

... the deadlocks, to fill the bowls with food, and to send the greedy away empty. That every valley shall be exalted and every mountain and hill made low -- and that's not real estate; that's politics! And since it is politics, it would have made a certain kind of sense for God to have entrusted the treasure to the movers and the shakers -- the Herods of the world. But God did not leave the treasure with Herod, because the gospel is the good news that, if there is to be justice in the world, there can only ...

3087. Eating Living Bread

John 6:25-59

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

... his life for those who came to have a unity with him. A unity of fellowship with the living Lord, indicated by eating his flesh and drinking his blood, grants true living. The passage raises the issue of how one celebrates the Lord's Supper. Is it some kind of magical act conferred by the elements themselves? Is it a memorial to the memory of the life, death and resurrection of Jesus until he comes again? Is the breaking of the bread and the pouring of the cup a reenactment of the crucifixion of Jesus on ...

3088. The Healing Of Simon Peter's Mother-In-Law

Mark 1:29-34

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

... My feeling was of deep, unspoken love. It speaks of the closeness coming from familiarity, from family. Jesus did not enter our home, kick off his sandals and say, "Leave me alone, I'm off duty. I'm all done working for today." His directive was kindness and immediate attention toward the members of the family. Keep the needs of those closest to you in the urgent category. At times, family members use the words or the actions of busyness as a camouflage for their suffering. Extend a symbolic or literal hand ...

3089. The Day Of Pentecost

Acts 2:1-21 · Jn 15:26-27; 16:4-15; 20:19-23 · Eze 37:1-14 · 1 Cor 12:4-13 · Ps 104

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... : Convicts For Christ. Sermon Angle: Many a person has been convicted of a crime and sent to prison. Yet many of those same people are not under any internal sense of conviction. That is, they do not feel guilty or remorseful. This kind of criminal is the most dangerous kind. Our society has sociologized sin by calling it anti-social behavior or psychologized sin by relegating it to a mental disease. Without a sense of conviction about sin, there can be no salvation for the individual or society. We need to ...

3090. Proper 11

Ephesians 2:11-22, 2 Samuel 7:1-17, Mark 6:45-56, Mark 6:30-44

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... to Jesus as a living presence in your life, then you will be filled with a sense or urgency to bring others into his presence. Emmanuel Bronner is an 87-year-young man who refuses to get off his soap box. Bronner is a soap maker of the most unique kind. He uses his soap not only to clean the body but the soul. His soap comes in a variety of natural fragrances peppermint, almond, lavender to name a few, and he claims that his soap can be used for a variety of functions, such as brushing your teeth. However ...

3091. Proper 13

Ephesians 4:1-16, 2 Samuel 12:1-31, John 6:25-59

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... the wrong reason for a handout. 2. They did not seek Jesus for salvation, nor see him as the Savior. 3. Why do you seek or follow Jesus? 2. Sermon Title: Locked In A Welfare Mentality. Sermon Angle: The crowds that were looking for Jesus were locked into a kind of welfare mentality. A welfare mentality is created in some people after they have been on the dole for some time. All they are interested in is a handout. What they need is a hand down. That is, they need help in changing their lives. They need to ...

3092. 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

... . Outline: 1. Paul calls the Christians to live wisely to wise up (v. 15). 2. To live wisely means to know and do God's will (v. 17). 3. To wise up means to look up to God in worship, praise and thanksgiving. 2. Sermon Title: What Kind Of Spirit Moves You? Sermon Angle: Paul warns against being filled with alcoholic spirits, which leads to debauchery and drunkenness. Being full of booze causes one to act in a foolish and destructive manner (v. 18). Instead, be filled with God's Spirit, which draws songs of ...

3093. Advent 1

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

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... Paul speaks of waiting for the appearance of Christ as Lord and king (v. 7). It is plain that he was referring to an active kind of waiting because he speaks of the gifts with which they were equipped for the wait (v. 7). These spiritual gifts were not to be ... he has sold 40 million copies of the various editions of the book. Recently Dr. Spock has become alarmed about the kind of kids that are turning out these days, rude, aggressive, noisy and disrespectful. He feels that parents are neglecting their ...

3094. Advent 4

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... that building programs can sometimes destroy rather than build up the church. I know of an architect turned pastor whose prime aim upon arriving at a certain congregation was to build a new church building. The board was hesitant. "Pastor, we can't afford the kind of structure you envision." One key leader added, "No self-respecting bank would even give us the loan we need." "Tell you what," said the pastor. "If I obtain the loan, will you go along with it?" The leader agreed, thinking that there was no ...

3095. Ascension Day

Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:36-49, Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:1-20, Ephesians 1:15-23

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... people to inward renewal. Worldly power addicts believe that there is only so much power to go around and so they seek to hoard it; those who possess spiritual power know that the more God's power is shared, the more it increases. We find both kinds of power being exercised in the church but when the Spirit of God gains full reign, spiritual power predominates. Benediction (v. 50). As Jesus was blessing his loved ones, his disciples, he was lifted out of their sight. The last vision which the disciples had ...

3096. Epiphany 7

2 Corinthians 1:12--2:4, Isaiah 43:14-28, Mark 2:1-12

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... This exemplifies what the Lord was speaking of when he taught that faith can move mountains. Outline: 1. The stretcher bearers had a faith that wouldn't quit. 2. Most of us let obstacles deter us or derail us. 3. We could all bring about miracles if we had that kind of faith and determination. (Give examples.) 4. Jesus can give us a faith that won't quit if we would exercise the faith that we have. 5. May God give us a faith that won't stop until we reach Jesus with our need. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The ...

3097. Epiphany 8

Hosea 2:2-23, Mark 2:18-22, 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... (vv. 19-20). The relationship between the Lord and his people is like the marriage covenant, except for the fact that God alone initiates the relationship. Actually, the Lord had already covenanted with his people before that, beginning with Abraham. What we have here is kind of a renewal of the covenant, the marriage of God and his people. In the Gospel Lesson, Jesus takes up the marriage metaphor and refers to himself as the bridegroom (Mark 2:19). The church then becomes the bride and is referred to as ...

3098. Proper 20

Proverbs 31:10-31, Mark 9:30-37, James 3:13-18; 4:1-12

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... isn't that important, neither is charm (v. 30). The basic trait is that she's trustworthy (v. 11). Beyond that, she provides for her family (v. 15), she's a shrewd investor and businesswoman (vv. 16-19), she's strong (v. 17), compassionate (v. 20), wise (v. 26), kind (v. 26), and praiseworthy (vv. 28-30). The preacher needs to be careful in presenting this text, so as not to induce a sense of guilt or failure in those women who don't feel that they will ever be model wives. Outline: 1. Talk about how our ...

3099. Proper 5

2 Corinthians 4:1-18, 1 Samuel 8:1-22, Mark 3:31-35, Mark 3:20-30

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... , that is, if you don't scratch it. The afflictions of life are real but they are mere mosquito bites compared to the glory that shall be revealed to us. Gospel: Mark 3:20-35 Sermon Title: About Trying To Place Jesus In A Straightjacket. Sermon Angle: All kinds of people have tried and continued to try to place Jesus in a straight-jacket. His family came to Jesus with the intent of restraining him; people were saying that he was crazy (v. 21). The scribes attempted to reign him in by accusing him of casting ...

3100. Proper 7

Mk 4:35-41 (5:1-20) · 2 Cor 5:14-21; 6:1-13 · 1 Sam 1:32-49 · Job 38:1-11, 16-18 · Ps 9

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... that fear shows a lack of faith. The more we focus on Jesus' loving presence in our boat and the less we zero in on the storms buffeting our boat, the less fear will possess us. Outline: Think of a time when you were gripped by the kind of fear which the disciples had. What made you afraid? (Talk about various fears, including the fear of death.) Fear and faith are inversely proportional. In faith, picture Jesus in your boat, calming the tempest of your fears. He wants you to experience the peace of his ...

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