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3326. Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

Drama

Suzanne Fisher

... be safe. Narrator: Moose yanked his long tail free and glared at his good friend. Moose: Whatever do you mean? I do not want to lend my home and hay to strangers whatever you believe. Why are they so special? I'm gonna make them leave! Marie: No, please! Narrator: Pleaded Marie. Rudy/Ruby: Moe is right, Narrator: Said Rudy. Narrator: Nudging Big Moose, Dawn said: Dawn: Calm down, and you will see. Narrator: Carrie and Claude shushed them: Carrie & Claude: Be quiet, we hear a sound. Narrator: They all hushed ...

3327. Lent 4

John 3:1-21, Numbers 21:4-9, Ephesians 2:1-10

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Russell F. Anderson

... effect. Even the expressions of those who are not plummeting into the fire convey uncertainty, with the possible exception of the Virgin Mary. This was not the message that the church of that time wanted to convey. Michelangelo's vision of the Last Judgment leaves everyone and everything hanging, including the artist. In his final confession, at the age of 89, the great artist repined: "I regret that I have not done more for the salvation of my soul." WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 107:1-3 ...

3328. Maundy Thursday/Holy Thursday

John 13:1-17, Exodus 12:1-30, 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, John 13:31-38

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Russell F. Anderson

... the forgiveness of sins. 3. We proclaim the Lord's death and resurrection (v. 26). 4. We proclaim Christ's coming again (v. 26). Gospel: John 13:1-17, 31b-35 1. Sermon Title: When Parting Is Sweet Sorrow. Sermon Angle: Jesus realized that it was time to leave those whom he had loved on earth and return to the Father. Parting is never easy but it can indeed be sweet when we love people completely and fully. Jesus left his disciples in the knowledge that he had loved them to the end, to the fullest extent ...

3329. Proper 11

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

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Russell F. Anderson

... we humans, who have only minutely begun to comprehend the greatness of God, think that we can construct a structure that would fulfill God's needs. God has no address here on earth. Temples and churches are but post office boxes bearing God's name. We leave our letters there in hopes that they will be properly forwarded. We can be sure that these petitions will reach the throne of grace if they are addressed "in care of Jesus Christ." What is God's address? God lives in the hearts of the faithful. Outline ...

3330. Proper 13

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

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Russell F. Anderson

... that such a man deserved to die. Then, dramatically, the prophet points to David: "You are the man!" The king then confesses his sin against God. Nathan responds that God has put away (forgiven) his sin but that, as a consequence of his sin, violence would never leave David's household and his little son would die. Old Testament: Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 Epistle: Ephesians 4:1-16 The first three chapters of this epistle set out the doctrinal issues and 4:1 6:20 lay out the ethical implications. This pericope is ...

3331. Proper 15

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

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Russell F. Anderson

... 1. Sermon Title: Christians Require Meat To Eat. Sermon Angle: When you think of eating heartily, most people think of meat. What can be more inviting than a nice juicy steak? Many churches are offering spiritually light food. It may temporarily satisfy the palate but leaves one spiritually malnourished. Christ invites us to eat real food, to eat his flesh and drink his blood. Earlier in the Gospel of John (4:32), when his disciples asked him about whether he had eaten, he replied: "My food (meat) is to do ...

3332. Advent 2

2 Peter 3:1-18, Isaiah 40:1-31, Mark 1:1-8

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Russell F. Anderson

... Basics. Sermon Angle: In the last several years a movement has gotten underway to simplify our Christmas celebrations and get back to the basic meaning of Christmas. We have obscured the reason for the season with a plethora of shopping and partying that leaves us exhausted. John the Baptist was a back-to-basics individual. Simple apparel (camel's skin clothing). Simple diet (locusts and wild honey). Down-to-earth housing (the wilderness). John's was a simple message: repent! Get right with God! Live new ...

3333. Advent 3

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, Isaiah 61:1-11, John 1:19-28, John 1:1-18

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Russell F. Anderson

... , to turn it around. One of the officers who arrested Allen testified to the authenticity of Allen's faith. "He's probably ministered to more people than most Christians do in a lifetime," the police officer from Grand Island, Nebraska, stated. It would be nice to leave the story on this happy note but it seems that, though God can liberate us from our bondage, we still have to live with the consequences of our actions. Allen was diagnosed HIV positive in 1992 and died toward the end of 1994. Of course, in ...

3334. Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:16-18, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2

Bulletin Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... son committed the same sin. The father ruefully ordered the son into the next room, where he was going to be spanked. The boy did not shed a tear but the father, not wanting his son to see the tears in his own eyes, announced that he was leaving the room but would return in a few minutes. Out in the hallway, the father sobbed. Some years later, the family was driving home from the shopping center when the subject of the comic books came up. "What made you stop stealing?" asked the mother. "The spanking your ...

3335. Christ The King

John 18:28-40, 2 Samuel 23:1-7, Daniel 7:1-14, Revelation 1:1-3, Revelation 1:4-8

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Russell F. Anderson

... suicide. What are some of the differences between the way Christ rules as king of truth and the manner in which cult leaders operate? Outline: 1. The cult leaders enslave through deception, Christ frees us through the truth. 2. Cult leaders have their devotees leave the world but Christ instructs us to serve the world. 3. Cults leaders employ guilt to manipulate their followers, Christ frees us from guilt through the cross. 4. Cult leaders want their people to put their minds on hold but Christ calls us to ...

3336. Easter 4

John 10:1-21, Acts 4:1-22, 1 John 3:11-24

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Russell F. Anderson

... the Good Shepherd discourse; it's just a job for which they are paid, but inside the majority of pastors there beats a true shepherd's heart. In a survey conducted by the Leadership journal, only a little over ten percent of the pastors polled would leave the ministry for a secular pursuit that paid more money. Over seventy percent of them reported that pay was not a key factor in determining whether of not they remained in the ministry. Some 86.5 percent of the pastors polled cited a strong sense of call ...

3337. Epiphany 5

Job 7:1-7, Isaiah 40:1-31, Mark 1:29-39, 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

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Russell F. Anderson

... he is a Jew; to the Gentiles he becomes a Gentile; to the weak, he also lacks strength. The apostle's aim of sharing the gospel dictates almost everything that he does. Gospel: Mark 1:29-39 (C, RC, E) This lection continues last Sunday's text. Jesus leaves the synagogue in Capernaum and enters the home of Peter and Andrew. The ministry begun in the synagogue continues in a home. Peter's mother lies ill with a fever. Jesus takes her by the hand and restores her not only to health but service; she commences ...

3338. Proper 19

James 3:1-12, Proverbs 1:20-33, Mark 8:31--9:1, Mark 8:27-30

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Russell F. Anderson

... citizens to turn away from the simple life. This is not the kind of simple life that the Shakers sought to live out, meaning plain or unadorned. Simpleness in this passage might better be interpreted as foolish or stupid. Wisdom was really calling its hearers to leave silliness rather than simpleness. In fact, the simple life might prove to be very wise. The fool refuses to listen (v. 24). Why does the fool refuse to listen? He thinks that he knows better than anyone else what is good. The fool turns his ...

3339. Proper 20

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

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Russell F. Anderson

... classic Christian Perfection, spoke articulately of the denial of death: "We consider ourselves immortal, or at least as though (we are) going to live for centuries. Folly of the human spirit! Every day those who die soon follow those who are already dead. One about to leave on a journey ought not to think himself far from one who went only two days before. Life flows by like a flood." When my father was nearing the terminus of his earthly life, he finally realized the gravity of his situation. "I got some ...

3340. Proper 21

Mark 9:38-41, Esther 7:1-10, Esther 9:18-32, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:42-50

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Russell F. Anderson

... the sinner. Epistle: James 4:7-12 (13 5:6) Gospel: Mark 9:38-50 In the first part of this lection (vv. 38-40), the disciples object that a man is casting out demons in Jesus' name but is not a part of their group. Jesus counsels them to leave him alone, because nobody who does a mighty work in his name will soon be able to speak evil of him. The Lord encourages tolerance. On the other hand, Jesus is not tolerant of those who cause others to fall into sin (literally "stumble"); it would be better for such ...

3341. Proper 25

Hebrews 7:11-28, Job 42:7-17, Job 42:1-6, Mark 10:46-52

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Russell F. Anderson

... the perfect sacrifice for sin. Epistle: Hebrews 5:1-6 (See Proper 24) Gospel: Mark 10:46-52 The healing of blind Bartimaeus presents a transition from Jesus' general ministry to the ministry of the offering up his life in Jerusalem. Jesus is leaving Jericho, when Bartimaeus started making a commotion because he heard that Jesus was passing by. He addresses Jesus by the messianic title "Son of David." The crowd tried to silence him but Jesus called the blind man to himself, asking what he desired. "Master ...

3342. Proper 26

Hebrews 9:11-28, Ruth 1:1-22, Mark 12:28-34

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... but Naomi has second thoughts about her daughters-in-law returning with her. Thinking that they would be better off in their own country, she instructs them to go back to the homes of their origin. Orpah tearfully parts from Naomi but Ruth refuses to leave and vows to accompany her until death. This text provides a classic story of friendship and loyalty. Old Testament: Deuteronomy 6:1-9 Epistle: Hebrews 9:11-14 The author of Hebrews continues his comparison of the ministry of Christ with that of the Jewish ...

3343. The Day Of Thanksgiving

Mt 6:25-33 · 1 Tim 2:1-7 · Joel 2:21-27 · Ps 126

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Russell F. Anderson

... for the gifts of creation, but also for the gift of salvation. Thank the Lord by sharing Jesus with a neighbor. Gospel: Matthew 6:25-33 Sermon Title: Put God In The Driver's Seat. Sermon Angle: One of the national bus companies had this advertising motto: "Leave the driving to us." The inference is that when you travel with them, you can relax and let go of your worries because someone trustworthy inhabits the driver's seat. Jesus is endeavoring to teach us this same truth. Don't worry about what you are ...

3344. Out On A Limb

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

Larry R. Kalajainen

... , scary as it was, he couldn't resist climbing higher and higher. Finally he got very close to the top where the branches were thinner, and he could climb no higher. He stayed there, straddling a limb and holding tightly to one above it, swaying in the breeze with the leaves fluttering around him. It was an exhilarating moment for a seven-year-old. He was on top of the world. But when the time came to climb back down, he was terrified. As long as he was on his way up, his vision and his focus was on the ...

3345. New Life From Old

1 John 2:28--3:10

Sermon

Mark J. Molldrem

... challenges us with new life. Through faith, God gives us the opportunity to view life differently, from a loftier height, from a resurrection height. There are great possibilities of creative living yet ahead of us. God calls us to a winged existence of faith that leaves behind the old, cumbersome past, laden with sin and death. Like the caterpillars who follow nature's course and become dead to their old form in their cocoon, we must awaken to the fact that our old life is not worth hanging on to. Paul ...

3346. As Is

Ephesians 2:1-10

Sermon

Mark J. Molldrem

... to admit that. We begin our worship with the confession of our sins. We admit that we are captive to sin and are not able to free ourselves. We have sinned against God in thought, word, and deed. This happens by the evil we do and the good we leave undone. We do not love God with our whole heart, like the writer of Deuteronomy prescribes for us: "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your might." We do not love our neighbors as ourselves. Rusted with ...

3347. Edges

Luke 4:14-30

Sermon

Richard A. Wing

... pulpit and felt a small tug that invited me to stay there. When anyone asks me how I got into the ministry, I must go back to the time in my home church when I was asked to read scripture and stand in the pulpit. I discovered I couldn't leave it. Jesus did not get into trouble for reading the word but for interpreting the word. It is one thing to read the "word." It is another to be "the word" that brings God's grace, judgment, and ethical obedience into focus. The one whose words and deeds are the ...

3348. Connected To God

Sermon

Lee Griess

... seemed unbearable, an elderly man in the congregation got up from his seat and began walking up the aisle toward Bill. People looked at each other. They were certain they knew what would happen. This gentleman would ask the young fellow to get up and leave. When the older fellow came to where Bill was sitting, he stopped, and, to everyone's surprise, slowly lowered himself to the floor, and the two of them sat there and worshiped together. Naturally, at first people were shocked but as they thought about it ...

3349. Taking The Risk Out Of Dy(e)ing

John 20:1-9

Sermon

Lee Griess

... for us. The promise that as Christ is resurrected from the grave, so you and I may experience new life in him. There is a terrible story about a man whose wife had a cat that he despised. That cat was always under his feet, always tearing up the furniture, leaving cat hair all over. Finally, one weekend when his wife was away, the man took the cat out and drowned it. When his wife returned, she was in hysterics when she couldn't find the cat. So to comfort her, he took out an ad in the newspaper and offered ...

3350. Overcoming Temptation

Luke 4:1-13

Sermon

Lee Griess

... this cup from me ... But not my will, O Lord, but Thine be done." His prayer is a prayer that God would give him strength to do what God required of him. That God would deliver him in that time of struggle. Luke's description of this prayer leaves no doubt as to the struggle that our Lord faced. Luke writes, "And his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down on the ground." Jesus knew what it was like to battle temptation. There, before the cross, his humanity was engaged in a great contest with ...

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