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3101. Remembering The Saints

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

Larry R. Kalajainen

... before us? We Americans, perhaps more so than any other people on earth, lack a strong and vital historical memory. We live totally in the present divorced from the past and with little hope in the future. We don't remember, and so we cannot understand who we are and where we are going or what we are becoming. And this American penchant for loss of memory creeps over into our churches and religious life as well. We ignore, actually devalue, what generations of Christians have learned about God before us ...

3102. The Return Of The Lost

Luke 15:1-7

Sermon

Donald Dotterer

... I believe that Jesus' well-known and much loved parable about the Good Shepherd gives us some important insight into this matter of distance and detachment. It is helpful for us to consider the background of this parable, so that we might understand its application to our personal lives. Jesus addressed this parable to the Pharisees, that group of Jewish men who claimed the interpretation of God's law to be their professional responsibility. The Pharisees were shocked by the fact that Jesus would associate ...

3103. Happy Fear - A Wedding Homily

Psalm 128:1-6

Sermon

John V. Carrier

... of God. It is a sign of God's love for you. Now, hopefully, this will lead you to a life of thanksgiving ... a life that recognizes that everything about you can and must be turned over to God. In that way, "the peace of God which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." Why do you want your heart and mind in Christ Jesus? Why do you want the peace of God? Because marriage without it is a drag! Marriages without God fall apart. Why? Because as much as we love each other ...

3104. Your Gifts To Each Other

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

Ronald K. Brooks

... face. With a smile she announced, "I am bringing you a wedding present." But instead of offering the young woman a package, the elderly woman stepped into the house and said: "Come on. I want to show you how to make an apple pie." Now you need to understand that Grandma's apple pie was heavenly. She had a way to make a pie crust that was so light and flaky it practically floated, and she added some secret ingredient to the filling (that she would never reveal) that made her apple pies melt in your mouth ...

3105. Answers To Consider

Job 19:1-29

Eulogy

James W. Addy

... answer. Out of our depths, God is our refuge. It may have seemed very odd to have read a part of the crucifixion story at a funeral service. But when we consider being in the depths of pain and sorrow, we may sometimes falsely assume that God doesn't understand what we are experiencing. Jesus himself cried to God out of the depths of suffering and sorrow. If our questions deal with forsakenness; it will help us to know that the one who saves us, God's very son, felt forsaken as well. Most Bible scholars and ...

3106. Good News At A Bad Time!

Luke 2:8-20

Eulogy

Richard E. Merrick

... ever there was a time for Christians to hear the Word of God, to reaffirm their faith in Jesus the Christ, to stand firmly together in unity of spirit, that time is now. This Jesus, the Savior who has redeemed us, gives us a peace which passes all understanding. No matter what we must face in this life, God reconciles us through Christ, and we can face life with renewed courage, knowing that the Savior has been born for us. May God, in abundant mercy, comfort us and in time heal the deep wounds which this ...

3107. What Shall We Say To This?

Romans 6:1-14

Eulogy

Bob Kaul

... by ignoring it. Let me offer three don'ts about how to deal with what has happened. Don't make this a family secret. Don't try to hide the facts. Rather, put that energy into trying to understand what depression and despair are all about. Such feelings are widespread in our society, and much understanding is needed. Secondly, don't carry the burden of guilt for ____________ action. No matter how sensitive you are to a person's feelings, no matter what precautions you might take, suicide is a choice that the ...

3108. In His Redeemer's Arms

Mark 10:13-16

Eulogy

Charles R. Turbin

... shall the angels call for him much sooner than we've planned,We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand." It is much sooner than you've planned, and that time to grieve has come. ____________ will be missed. There is a void ... beginning of the victory and the resurrection God has in store for all his children. That's the Easter promise. Oh, none of us can fully understand it, I suppose. And we really don't know all that lies ahead; but this we do know, that God has prepared a place for us, ...

3109. Christians Aren't Perfect; They Are Forgiven

2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2

Sermon

... Perfect; They Are Forgiven," I would like us to take a closer look at this matter of forgiveness. Forgiveness is the act of reaching out to another who has done wrong to us to reestablish a broken relationship. I think the important part of this understanding of forgiveness is the part about the restoration of a broken relationship. Because when you stop to think about our broken relationships, it is very seldom that there is a totally guilty party and a totally innocent party. Very seldom is there one who ...

3110. "The Scandal Of Disloyalty"

Psalm 62:1-12, Mark 14:66-72

Sermon

R. Sheldon MacKenzie

... with Jesus only by a physical association of some sort. In his embarrassment, confusion and irritation he said:"I neither know nor understand what you mean."And for that moment, in spite of himself, Peter was caught in a moment of truth. It is certain he ... does not know who Jesus is, nor what it means to be "with him" as a follower. Much less does he understand the meaning of the relationship between them. He misunderstood the maiden as well. He thinks she means one thing, discipleship, when she was ...

3111. Lent 1

Luke 4:16-30 · Psalm 103:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Jack Brownlee

... ." "If you thought that you would have cast him down and stoned him." "We ..." "Caleb, there was something more. You know that Jesus has always been more in touch with God than you or I could ever be. Am I right? We've never been quite able to understand him. You know that. And that's not since he moved to Capernaum. He's always been that way." "I know." Caleb paused to think about his long relationship with Jesus. "One year, when we were young, we all went to Jerusalem for the Passover. Well, he got lost ...

3112. The Miracle Of Life

Psalm 139:1-24

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... the wonders of your love. We marvel at the birth of a child, and our hearts leap with joy that you entrust us human beings with the care of those born so helpless that they need prenatal and societal care for development and the bonds of love and understanding. We rejoice that life ripens, years lengthen, and wisdom and grace prosper when we reverence life. Grant that we may continually rejoice in the knowledge that we are made in your image, and that no matter how strong or weak we feel ourselves to be, we ...

3113. If We Are Dreamers

Joel 2:18-27, Joel 2:28-32

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... calf. The tragedy was imprinted in his young mind and he would subconsciously run from the train, as he hoped the calf might have done. When he realized the cause of his bad dream, it never occurred again. The clear light of reason and understanding relieved the subconscious fear that haunted him. Perhaps the most classic of dreams were those of Joseph, the son of Jacob, as recounted in Genesis 37. His brothers, being jealous of him and his grandiose recounting of the dreams of superiority, sold him into ...

3114. Lo, I Am With You Always

Matthew 11:29; 28:20

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... ball can be moved through the air by slowly moving the hose from one side to another. Lesson: One of the promises Jesus made to his disciples was, "Lo, I am with you always." (Matthew 28:20) Since we cannot actually see Jesus, it is hard for most people to understand how he keeps this promise. One of the ways Jesus shows us that he is always with us is by what he does to our lives. We see what happens, we feel something, but we cannot actually see him. By making the air flow the other way through this ...

3115. A Bucket Of Water

Matthew 7:7

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... we have we need to actively use it. This applies to the spiritual life as well as to the physical and mental parts of life. Jesus emphasized the need to keep growing when he said, "Seek and you will find." (Matthew 7:7) Our seeking for new knowledge and understanding is like the centrifugal force. As we move into the activity of seeking, doing so in relation to God who is the center of life, that which we need is forced into our life and becomes a real part of us. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In ...

3116. Symbols Of Thanksgiving -- Stone And Rope

Psalm 16:5-6

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... things that have come to us in life. Materials: A large stone that you can hold in the palm of your hand and a piece of rope, about two feet long. Lesson: It is very important to understand what a symbol stands for. Here is a stone and a piece of rope that are symbols of thanksgiving. But to understand their symbolism, we need to know about a practice from Old Testament times. Long ago in Palestine, farmland was given to village families each year by lot. Let me tell you what that meant. At the beginning ...

3117. Getting the Mud Out

John 9:1-12

Sermon Aid

Richard F. Bansemer

... light of the world in front of that blind man. Although you knew what was going to happen, your disciples didn't. You must understand how nervous we get, as your disciples, when you do things like this. We are cautious because we don't want to hurt ... poor to see us. We don't want the destitute to know how we live. We don't want the ones we've neglected to have any understanding of how often we've walked by, sneaked by, quietly, because they couldn't see us. Yet, Lord, you see us. You see what we have and ...

3118. Prayer for the Baptism of the Lord

Mark 1:9-13, Mark 1:1-8

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... Born The Only Son From Heaven I Bind Unto Myself Today Bright And Glorious Is The Sky O Chief Of Cities, Bethlehem As With Gladness Men Of Old Prayer for The Baptism Of Our Lord (Epiphany 1) It is easy to identify with John the Baptist, Lord. We can understand why he was so confused. He did not feel worthy to baptize Jesus! He did not believe that this was part of the plan. We know what confusion feels like too. We are confused by choices and decisions which wemust make in life. We wrestle with moral issues ...

3119. Lent 2

Mark 8:31--9:1, Mark 9:2-13

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... hard for us because theycall forth a deep commitment from us. How far should our commitment go? We hear your words about saving life and losing life and our understanding of thesewords is turned upside-down. We are afraid of suffering. Take our weak faith and make it stronger than anything else in our lives. By your grace, transform our understanding of suffering into something which builds endurance, character, and hope. As Jesus put his life on the line for us, grant us the courage to live our lives for ...

3120. News Too Good To Keep

Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1-7

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... , Hark! The Herald Angels Sing The Bells Of Christmas Christmas Eve This is quite a night, Lord! It is good to be here for the celebration of your Son's birth. The gift has been given! Your presence has been revealed in a way we are able to understand" You have come to us as one of us. The shepherds had the right idea. They left the hillside and came down to visit thestable which contained the living miracle. They praised and glorified you for all they had heard and seen. This story is our story. Jesus ...

3121. All Saint's Sunday

Isaiah 25:1-12, Psalm 24:1-10, Revelation 21:1-27, John 11:17-37, John 11:38-44

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... 'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! The faithful will abide with God in love, because grace and mercy are upon the holy ones of God who watches over the chosen in Christ. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Trust in God and you will understand all the truth you need on this side of the grave and have strong hope of eternity with God. PRAYER OF THE DAY Jesus, Lord of life and death, free us from the fears that bind us and help us to live a day at a time trusting that ...

3122. Proper 6

1 Samuel 15:1-35, Psalm 20:1-9, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... that we will go to live with the Lord. Live now to be acceptable to the Christ in all you do. PRAYER OF THE DAY Public Teacher, private Tutor, increase our ability to receive all that you teach, so that as your disciples we may be able to understand all that you will explain and follow you wherever you lead. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Sovereign Forester, you cut down the proud tree to leave room for the hidden tree to grow. You nurture the seedling and give life again to the tree that appears to be dead ...

3123. Holy Trinity Sunday

John 3:1-21, Psalm 29:1-11

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... Enlist in the embassy of God. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Three-times-holy One, our best parenting is but a shadow of your giving and caring for us. Our devotion to brothers and sisters can hardly be compared to the self-giving of Jesus Christ, Our Brother. The most understanding and forgiving family spirit we share is hardly comparable to the unity in love which is your nature. We are lost if we flee your loving discipline. We are estranged if we deny your Son Jesus. We are orphaned if we are not bound to you by ...

3124. Receive The Holy Spirit

John 20:19-23

Sermon

Larry Powell

... -bending spectrum of remote possibilities Jesus was laying out before his disciples as absolute certainties. He was asking them to gather in a great many things for which they would have to stretch to reach. In time, however, they would slowly come to understand that if something had been promised, no matter how spectacular, it would be accomplished. Even the part about "the Counselor, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name." One by one, the promises were confirmed. Take notice of that. See ...

3125. A Continuing Presence

John 16:5-16

Sermon

Larry Powell

... beyond human comprehension. Let us narrow the orbit now to take up the matter of God's Trinity. We will allow Macartney's conclusion than an exhaustive theological comprehension of the Trinity may well be beyond our reach, but it is within our capacity to understand manifestations of God in all three persons. Norman MacLeod puts it simply: "There is a Father in heaven who loves us, a Brother-Saviour who died for us, and a Spirit who helps us." One would be hard pressed to improve upon such a practically ...

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