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Matthew 23:12

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... lot for different projects. One time she is used to help hold a piece of furniture together that is being glued, while at another I tie her around my finger to help me remember something I don't want to forget. Why, one time Sally was even used as a toy for the brand new kitten. They rolled Sally up into a ball and then rolled her on the carpet. She talks to everyone in the drawer and everyone talks to Sally. My reason for showing you my friends is because there is something to be learned from Randy and ...

302. Trusting In The Lord

Jeremiah 16:1--17:18

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... what authors and lecturers in the 1970s were telling him about self-fulfillment. "If you can't take care of yourself first, nobody will take care of you," he said. He was successful in business, rich and owned so many things (later he called them "adult toys"), that he could not keep track of them. He was a part of the instant-gratification "Me Generation." His world fell apart when his wife left him because of his alcoholism and drug habits. John began what he later called "a long journey home" by hitting ...

303. Chosen By God

Ruth 4:1-12

Sermon

Sims Robert

... to wave the gun in the air. They tried again, “Put down the gun.” The young man ignored their command and pointed the gun straight at one of the policemen. In a reflex action the policeman shot and killed him. They later discovered that the gun was a toy and that the young man was retarded and did not understand. To serve others is a painful thing! A woman told me about being with her mother through the final weeks of a terminal illness. The family tried to sit with her 24 hours a day. The mother had ...

304. A Lesson From Prayers Overheard

Luke 18:9-14

Sermon

Theodore F. Schneider

... unstoppable all season long, and it would remain so. A high-scoring game was predicted. Both predictions were wrong. A defensive struggle prevailed, and the number one team was upset, beaten. Interviews and national news stories alike toyed with the obvious question: "How did you stop their passing attack?" Several strategies had been employed, such as mixing up defensive formations, intimidating receivers by hard tackling, and of special significance, watching the mannerisms of the quarterback. Careful ...

305. Erasing Blame

1 Thessalonians 3:13

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... 3:13, the Apostle Paul said something about not having any blame. He said that Christ makes our hearts "blameless" before God. Say that with me. "Christ makes ... our hearts ... blameless ... before God." In other words, all of us have messed up before, right? (response) We have taken a toy that wasn't ours, or we didn't mind our mom or dad, or we called someone a name. I have messed up before, too. Write your own name on the board. But the good news is that when we love Jesus, we can call out to him and ...

306. How Should We Live?

Luke 3:1-20

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... man who has two coats should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should share with him who has none." Let's share the things that we have with one another. Let's Pray: Lord, we want to share our coats, our food, and our toys with those who have none. Teach us to love one another. Amen.

307. Imitating Goodness

1 Corinthians 4:16

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... to think of ways to imitate Jesus. When you are about to eat, imitate Jesus. When you see someone feeling bad, imitate Jesus. When you are having a good time, imitate Jesus. When someone gives something to you as a gift, imitate Jesus. When someone asks you to share your toys, imitate Jesus. And after a while you will begin to be more like Jesus. And that will make God happy. Let's Pray: Dear God, help us to imitate Jesus in everything we do, so that our lives may make you happy. Amen.

308. Lost and Found

Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:1-7

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... when you finally found it? (response) That's right; you felt happy and joyful. You felt just as I did when my watch was found. Happy and joyful is how we feel when what was lost is now found. Application: It's easy to lose things like watches and toys. But sometimes even we can get lost. Briefly and with the basic elements, tell the story of the Prodigal Son (e.g. wonderful home, ran away, ran out of money, got hungry, came back home, begged to be let back in, and the Father hugged and kissed him, bringing ...

309. You Have to Work At It

John 21:15-25

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... work. Was that hard work? Going three times, hugging three times, and coming back? (response) Really loving people is hard work. Every day we need to tell our mom and dad and our sisters and brothers how much we care for them. Tomorrow, sometime, when you're playing with your toys, stop what you're doing and go find your mom or your dad and hug them. Will you do that? (response) Good! Let's put some work in our love. Let's Pray: Dear Lord, help us to work hard at loving one another. Amen.

310. My Cup Overflows

John 10:22-42

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... . We play games with them. Bring attention to the glass. We talk with them and have all kinds of fun. Brothers and sisters are also important because they are part of our family. They add now pour another tenth even more to our lives. They love us and share their toys with us. They're always there to talk to; sometimes, they can teach us how to do new things. Moms and dads add now pour two-tenths or one-fifth more such a great deal to our lives it's hard to count how many things they do for us ...

311. Finish What You Started

Luke 9:51-56

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... . He never looks back. If he looks back, the plow might get crooked, and if the plow gets crooked, what happens? (the lines get crooked) Jesus told his disciples to keep their eyes on him and not to look back. When mom or dad ask you to pick up your toys or help out around the house, you can't be distracted. You can't look around for other things to do. We have to start our job and finish the job we started. Now, I'm going to finish what I started. Teach me the whole song this time: ABCDEF ...

312. "Because I'm God"

Job 38:1--41:34

Sermon

John P. Rossing

A mother is running errands, accompanied by her two small children. All morning the children have been pestering her: "Can we go to the new toy store? Let's get some ice cream. We want to go home now." Pretty soon their pestering turns to complaining, then to angry questions. "Why can't we go where we want to go? Why do we have to go in that store? Why can't we eat lunch now? ...

313. The Least of These

Matthew 25:31-46

Eulogy

Richard F. Bansemer

... . Perhaps we are all indebted to him for the freedom and peace we enjoy today.appreciated little things. Even a visit was a way to say, "You're someone of value." The gifts he received from some of you were "showed off," like a child with hisChristmas toys: pajamas, cigarettes, pocket change. He was a bit worried about today, the day of his burial. He hoped someone would say words, and grieve, perhaps, for a moment. He wondered if we would find a burial place for his body.I told him, just a couple of weeks ...

314. Doing Love

Revelation 21:1-27

Eulogy

Richard F. Bansemer

... away. They could fix things that broke. Your dad could lick any other man in the world.For a short period in everyone's life, mom, dad and God are all the same; all powerful, all wise, all protecting. There comes the time, however, when dad can't fix the toy that broke, and mom's kiss doesn't make the pain go away. They no longer tell you what to do, what to wear, what to say, what to eat. Dad, himself, is vulnerable. There are other men stronger than he; other men are faster or more handsome. He even ...

315. Christmas Eve at the Candy Cane Inn

Drama

Edward Long

... JOHNNY: This is just like being at the North Pole ... right here by Loon Lake as you call it. But what do you do here, Mr. Nick? NICK: Oh, 'm, we've got timber to care for and my helpers and I run a little log mill and furniture and toy factory over south of the lake - you saw their children skating ... 'n if'n I'm not mistaken, here they come caroling, as they do each Christmas Eve ... CAROLERS come singing Jingle Bells. They gather around the window, which Nick opens, and sing Silent Night and We Wish You ...

316. Building Blocks

2 Timothy 3:16

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To demonstrate the Bible's gift of instruction. Props: Children's building toys (Lego's, Tinkertoys) and the instruction booklet that shows different building designs. Pre-make one of the simple designs (ship, car, etc.) except for one last crucial and obvious part. You will "need" the instructions for this part. Lesson: Who likes to play with building blocks? (response) So do I, ...

317. What Was Seen At Bethlehem

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Brett Blair

... and the bereaved who may be dreading Christmas because it accentuates their loneliness? And in the midst of the sounds of honking horns and people arguing over parking places, did you hear the feint sound of laughter that will be coming from downtown because you furnished toys for poor children? You see, so often what we see and what we hear is not dependent upon the event but upon ourselves. If you did in fact hear the cry from the lonely, the laughter of poor children, if you saw the sheep without a ...

318. Where the Scary Things Live

Matthew 4:12-17

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... monster under the bed? The troll in the closet? And isn’t it odd that the places and situations that look innocent enough in the light of day should become places of terror in the darkness of night? In the daytime, under the bed is where you stuff toys and shoes and chewing gum wrappers and dirty laundry, so your room looks cleaner than it really is and Mom won’t go nuclear on you. At night, it’s a hideout for monsters, whose job it is reach up and grab you, unawares, when you are totally defenseless ...

319. Beware of Angels

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

Sermon

Brett Blair

... the bereaved who may be dreading Christmas because it accentuates their loneliness. And in the midst of the sounds of honking horns and people arguing over parking places, did you hear faint sounds of laughter coming from Asbury Church missions projects because you furnished food and toys for families and children. You see, so often what you see and what you hear is not dependent upon the event but upon you. If you did in fact hear the cry from the lonely, the laughter of poor children, if you saw the sheep ...

320. Making Christmas Last

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

Brett Blair

... still sitting there. The caption on the cartoon reads simply: The morning after. Well, perhaps we feel a little that way. Perhaps we felt somewhat let down. If you feel that way it is quite understandable. Over the past weeks our emotions have been wound tighter than a toy doll. Our festivities have led up to near fever pitch. And then, suddenly, it is all over. Is it any wonder that it is somewhat of a let down. Psychiatrist even have a word for it. They call it Christmas-slump. A number of years ago, when ...

321. That All-Pervasive Snake

Genesis 2:4-25, Genesis 3:1-24

Sermon

Joann Hary

... other day when I went into town to do some hospital calls. My husband thought the snake as a symbol for Lent was a good idea, so he stopped yesterday at one of the department stores to get one for his two churches. He didn't find any in the toy aisle, so he was going to look at the fishing supplies to see if there would be anything there that would work. As he came up to that aisle, though, he also noticed some car mats that he thought he might purchase, so he went to look at them first ...

322. Repentance - King David and Peter

Luke 22:54-62

Drama

Martha L. Leach

... a need to find a place to rest. He told us to get into a boat and go to the other side of the lake. He would come later, he said. When we were in the middle of the lake, again the winds came up, tossing the boat like a toy on the waves. It was very frightening, and all of us were drenched from the huge waves. Suddenly a bright light shone across the water, and as it came closer, we could see the figure of a man. We were terrified! We thought we were seeing a ghost. Then when ...

323. Mom Taught Me to Share

Acts 17:16-34

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... single time I stepped out of line and got caught at it, "What kind of example are you setting for your brothers and sisters?") . And one of the best ways I could provide a good example, according to Mom, was by sharing. At first, it was by sharing my toys with my sisters, who much to my dismay, liked playing with MY stuff better than they liked playing with their dolls. Then later, after my brothers came along, I had to share my room with them. When you live in a three-bedroom house, Mom and Dad share one ...

324. Children Get Ready!

Matthew 3:1-12

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: Teach the Children how to get ready for Christmas: To "produce fruit in keeping with repentance." Props: Either one very nice child's gift wrapped in a box (e.g. a Teddy Bear), or enough small gifts (toys or candy) to give to each child. Also wrap these in a box. Lesson: I have a question for you this morning: Does anyone know who John the Baptist is? (response) That's right. He was that really strange guy in the Bible who ate locust and wild honey. He ...

325. "Oh Yeah, Thanks a Lot" -The Grateful Leper

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... like that. It is inner renewal, inner peace, inner spiritual health, put into words. Jesus did not need my words. He doesn't need our peeps of praise. If all he wanted was the assurance that someone appreciated what he had done, he could wind up an angel like a toy and hear repeated praise, day and night. God is not like a vain woman who needs to have someone tell her over and over how beautiful she is or how well she cooks. He doesn't need our compliments. Jesus wanted all ten of us to return to him and ...

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