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326. A Double Dose

2 Kings 2:1-18

Sermon

Carlyle Fielding Stewart

... knew the hazards of the prophetic undertaking. He knew what would be required. He knew that prophecy often meant standing alone, without the benefit of standing armies that march by day and night. It would mean living as a force of one for God. Elisha wanted to stay around Elijah as long as he could. He needed more time with his mentor so his spirit could rub off on him. He did not want Elijah to make the ascension until he had received the full dosage of strength needed for the fight. He needed confidence ...

327. The Tale Of Three Women

Ruth 1:1-22

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... buried. May the Lord do thus and so to me, and more as well. (vv. 16-17) When Naomi sees that Ruth has decided to stay with her, she never says another word to her about returning to Moab, but the two women travel to Judah together. Naomi The story takes ... her." But Ruth replies: "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God." Naomi has taken a commonsense approach as she tries to reason with Ruth. ...

328. All Mine To Give!

Sermon

Stephen M. Crotts

... not make a covenant with them, saying, "You take this end of the rope and go down into the darkness and bring the light. We will stay here and hold the other end of the rope and pray for you and see that your supply needs are met." We are a body, a ... another vacation or a trip home or a new wardrobe or new wallpaper in the kitchen just to see that our missionaries have what it takes to stay on the job. Again, in stewardship, the issue is not "How much of my money am I going to give to God?" but "How much of ...

329. No Shortcut To Glory

2 Kings 2:1-18

Sermon

William L. Self

... that Elijah's departure was imminent. No one knew exactly where it would occur or the exact circumstances, but Elisha was steadfast. He would not be discouraged from loyally remaining with Elijah. What about people today who want instant religion, who don't have staying power? We are not ready to experience or serve in any significant way until we make the journey from start to finish. Every pastor knows of people who, after some event in their lives, rush into their studies and profess to want to "get ...

330. Happy New Year Noises

Romans 8:28-32

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... up last night (or whenever New Year's Eve was) until midnight? ... Many people do this. They stay up until that time so that they can welcome in the new year. And very often people welcome in the new year with noisemakers like these. ( ... To Use This Illustration In The Home: When a child blames other people or things for his or her misfortune. When a child has been allowed to stay up until midnight on New Year's Eve. When a young child is afraid that some kind of monster is in the shadows or in the closet.

331. Vine And Branches

Jn 15:1-11 · Gal 5:22-23

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... are able to produce these good fruits? (Responses -- By being obedient, by reading our Bibles, by learning more about Jesus, and so forth.) Well, in his story about the vine and branches, Jesus said that a branch has to stay firmly attached to the vine in order to bear fruit. I think this means that we have to stay attached to Jesus, to draw our life strength from him so that his life will flow through us and produce the good fruit of God in our lives. This piece of good fruit (or fruit sticker) will help ...

332. Learning Obedience

Acts 5:32

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... Wisconsin. One day, Dana's family decided to take a long trip to Europe. They were to be gone over a month. Dana could not go with them, so Dana's family took her to Illinois to stay with the grandparents. It was winter time. One night, while Dana was staying in Illinois, she ran away. The people with whom she was staying called for her to come back, but she disobeyed. They looked for her for several hours but could not find her. They were afraid that she might have tried to head for her home in Wisconsin ...

333. Too Close To The Edge

Proverbs 4:14-15

Children's Sermon

Teresa L. Major

Concept: It's a lot smarter to stay as far away from trouble as you can, rather than trying to see how close you can get to it without getting hurt. Preparation: None. I have a story for you today. There was once a king ... times, we try to see how close to the edge we can get before we fall over. We play with trouble until we have gone too far. It's a lot smarter and a lot safer to stay as far away from trouble as we can. This week, don't try to see how close you can get to trouble but see how far away you can ...

334. Behold The Man Who Takes Away Sin

John 1:29-34

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... to Jesus, John was with two of his disciples. Again he saw Jesus and again he said, "Behold the Lamb of God." When the two disciples heard this, "they followed Jesus." Jesus turned around and said to them, "What do you seek?" They answered, "Rabbi, where are you staying?" That was the beginning of that band of disciples Jesus formed. They wanted to be with him, and he wanted them to follow him. Later on toward the end Jesus would say to all of them, "No longer do I call you servants. Now I call you my ...

335. Behold The Man Who Tried To Be King

Matthew 21:1-10

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... We can't go on crucifying the truth forever."1 When Jesus went to Jerusalem he found a wall. He had come to build a bridge. But he knew all along that on the other side of the wall his crucifixion awaited him. One of the hotels where we have stayed in Jerusalem is located on the Mount of Olives. You can look back behind that hotel toward Bethany and Bethphage. Standing out in front of that hotel you can look over the wall into the old city of Jerusalem. Usually a man is there who offers camel rides. It is ...

336. Prayers for the Sundays After Easter

Bulletin Aid

Rolland R. Reece

... morning to a dew-covered lawn, reflecting the sparkling, clean rays of the sun -- like crystal dancing a thousand points of light upon our walls, and we say nothing. At best we offer a grudging "good morning" to our family. Shouldn't we begin to wonder why they have stayed with us across the years? We set our hands to our work, the duties that are ours, and below the grousing of "all we have to do" we are pleased that we are needed, but we keep it to ourselves. We show up at work, redecorate a room, write ...

337. Prayers for Epiphany

Bulletin Aid

Rolland R. Reece

... , isolated. Sometimes we feel it rubs its hands in glee that we are so easily duped. Behind the masks of sincerity there is a lie. Behind the masks of honesty there is deceit. Then in the midst of it all, we shout out of desperation, "Our family will surely stay by us," only to learn that they have deserted us as well. Lord, we turn to you for you are the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. You have been faithful to your nation Israel. You have been faithful to your Son's bride, the church. And you were ...

338. Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

John 6:16-24, John 6:1-15

Sermon Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... give one minute of silence without comment.) Ask how many believe that statement. (Show of hands.) Ask for prayers of confession from the people, around the theme of freedom. Response "Create In Me A Clean Heart, O God" Introduction to the Act of Forgiveness To become and remain victors -- to stay on top, despite a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make us similar to everyone else -- means that we fight the hardest battle which anyone can fight -- this brings joy to us. We ...

339. On Getting Out Of The Way

Luke 3:1-20, Luke 3:21-38

Sermon

Charles H. Bayer

... the church should be about. Sometimes the superstar has to get out of the way so that people can see Christ. I do not stay awake worrying about my popularity -- either its over- or its under-supply. I have earned some modest respect, and there are enough people ... after I am gone. If it depends on me, it is not the church I think it is. There is a good reason for pastors not to stay too long in the same place, lest the church be known as "Rev. X's church." One of the marks of a faithful ministry is how few ...

340. Moving At The Speed Of Light: At The Jordan

Acts 10:23b-48

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

... ," to preach to uncircumcised Gentiles which is where we find him in today's text. Peter's focus is shifting beyond Jerusalem. "Go into all the world and make disciples...." Peter and his companions baptize many Gentiles at the home of Cornelius and are persuaded to stay at Caesarea for some days. Peter preaches, "God shows no partiality, but in every nation any one who fears him and does what is right is acceptable to him" (Acts 10:34-35). Many Are Baptized A little boy sits in the third row pew with his ...

341. Loving Jesus, Hating The Church

John 9:35-41

Sermon

Thomas Long

... and on-line computer bulletin boards have replaced all that. But this isn't the only reason that people stay away from church. Sure, there are other, more convenient places for social interaction, and television and rented videos easily ... outside the lines, like healing a man on the wrong day of the week or raising a man from the tomb who was supposed to stay dead. The church stays light on its feet, thankful for what it knows and expects, but ever ready to pray, with the old preacher, "O God, let something ...

342. The Waste In Comparison

Genesis 37:1-11, 12-36

Sermon

... gifts must at least look like they cost exactly the same. Jacob has a long way to go in mastering that finesse. He picked a favorite wife and he chose a favorite son. Joseph was the special son who got extravagant gifts and extra attention. He got to stay at home when the brothers had to travel with the herd. Perhaps most cutting of all was the awareness that Jacob loved Joseph's mother more than the mothers of the other brothers. Favoritism is nice until it's publicized. It's nice for the teacher to show ...

343. What Really Happened Christmas Day

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... his dad realized he wasgone. So much for his religion. "Joseph, again I apologize. I came so I could help youfind someplace else to stay besides here in a stable. Icouldn't believe Jerod didn't think of it. Do you haveanyplace else here?" "No, we're from Nazareth ... shehad to go back in to take care of the other guests once thebaby was born." "Hey, I came to help you find a place to stay. Now thatwe know we are related, I think I can do something about it.First, though, you must come and have a meal with me. I ...

344. The Wisemen

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... because an old sermon I had been revising every half-dozen years was not taking shape. I started to write.Usually, I have just outlined sermons and "talked" them tothe congregation. When I got started on this one, I found atext forming with which I decided to stay. There were two major problems that I had with this one.The most important was the fact that I was bound to the textand read it. The people were unaccustomed to that and didnot really like it. So, I opened with an introduction in mynormal style to ...

345. Jacob And The Night Wrestler

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... didn't come, we came back to findyou. Jacob, your robe is all torn and dirty and wet. Are youall right? Jacob: Except for a very sore hip, I'm okay. God cameand gave me a very unusual blessing last night. Let me tellyou about it. The lameness stayed with me the rest of my life andreminded me of the night-wrestler. I would never walk inlofty arrogance again. I beheld myself as others saw me thatnight. They say the soul must contend with the one to whomit is accountable. There finally is no greater blessing ...

346. Any FAX, Or E-Mail From God Today?

1 Samuel 2:12-26

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... the rest. It wasn't clear enough. Too much static on the line. So God said, "I'm going to come down there and open up and bare it all." And God did. But as God revealed God's self the message led to the cross. Those people who stayed with this child of God and heard him speak went through an emotional roller coaster. They saw him confront the religious establishment, raise people from the dead, and love people as none had before. Then it all turned to despair. Bethlehem's child, the hope of the world, was ...

347. Jacob And The Night Wrestler

Genesis 32:22-32

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... come, we came back to find you. Jacob, your robe is all torn and dirty and wet. Are you all right? Jacob: Except for a very sore hip, I'm okay. God came and gave me a very unusual blessing last night. Let me tell you about it. The lameness stayed with me the rest of my life and reminded me of the night-wrestler. I would never walk in lofty arrogance again. I beheld myself as others saw me that night. They say the soul must contend with the one to whom it is accountable. There finally is no greater ...

348. What Really Happened Christmas Day

Luke 2:8-20

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... his dad realized he was gone. So much for his religion. "Joseph, again I apologize. I came so I could help you find someplace else to stay besides here in a stable. I couldn't believe Jerod didn't think of it. Do you have anyplace else here?" "No, we're from Nazareth ... to go back in to take care of the other guests once the baby was born." "Hey, I came to help you find a place to stay. Now that we know we are related, I think I can do something about it. First, though, you must come and have a meal with me ...

349. The Wisemen

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... mystics of old say another will come from there one day." "How do you mathematicians do it?" Melchior queried. And the three men laughed heartily. The king did not quite get the drift of their humor and waited until they composed themselves. "Duties of state require that we stay, but please go, find this new king you say is coming, and let us know where he is so we can go and meet him." The Wisemen gladly withdrew, still feeling a little strange in the presence of a king, and, in Melchior's case, feeling a ...

350. Lent 2

Mk 8:31-38 · Rom 4:13-25; 8:31-39 · Gen 17:1-7, 15-16; 22:1-18 · Ps 22

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... offer him up to Yahweh as a sacrifice. This was a test of the patriarch's faith because not only would this destroy his beloved son but also the means by which the Lord's covenant with Abraham was to be fulfilled. The angel of the Lord stays Abraham's hand just as he was ready to plunge the knife into his son's chest. Abraham passed the test. A ram caught in a thicket serves as a substitute sacrifice, provided by the Lord himself. Tradition identifies Moriah with Jerusalem and specifically the temple mount ...

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326. A Double Dose

2 Kings 2:1-18

Sermon

Carlyle Fielding Stewart

327. The Tale Of Three Women

Ruth 1:1-22

Sermon

John A. Stroman

328. All Mine To Give!

Sermon

Stephen M. Crotts

329. No Shortcut To Glory

2 Kings 2:1-18

Sermon

William L. Self

330. Happy New Year Noises

Romans 8:28-32

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

331. Vine And Branches

Jn 15:1-11 · Gal 5:22-23

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

332. Learning Obedience

Acts 5:32

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

333. Too Close To The Edge

Proverbs 4:14-15

Children's Sermon

Teresa L. Major

334. Behold The Man Who Takes Away Sin

John 1:29-34

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

335. Behold The Man Who Tried To Be King

Matthew 21:1-10

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

336. Prayers for the Sundays After Easter

Bulletin Aid

Rolland R. Reece

337. Prayers for Epiphany

Bulletin Aid

Rolland R. Reece

338. Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand

John 6:16-24, John 6:1-15

Sermon Aid

Wayne H. Keller

339. On Getting Out Of The Way

Luke 3:1-20, Luke 3:21-38

Sermon

Charles H. Bayer

340. Moving At The Speed Of Light: At The Jordan

Acts 10:23b-48

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

341. Loving Jesus, Hating The Church

John 9:35-41

Sermon

Thomas Long

342. The Waste In Comparison

Genesis 37:1-11, 12-36

Sermon

343. What Really Happened Christmas Day

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

344. The Wisemen

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

345. Jacob And The Night Wrestler

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

346. Any FAX, Or E-Mail From God Today?

1 Samuel 2:12-26

Sermon

Harold Warlick

347. Jacob And The Night Wrestler

Genesis 32:22-32

Drama

Jerry Eckert

348. What Really Happened Christmas Day

Luke 2:8-20

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... his dad realized he was gone. So much for his religion. "Joseph, again I apologize. I came so I could help you find someplace else to stay besides here in a stable. I couldn't believe Jerod didn't think of it. Do you have anyplace else here?" "No, we're from Nazareth ... to go back in to take care of the other guests once the baby was born." "Hey, I came to help you find a place to stay. Now that we know we are related, I think I can do something about it. First, though, you must come and have a meal with me ...

349. The Wisemen

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

350. Lent 2

Mk 8:31-38 · Rom 4:13-25; 8:31-39 · Gen 17:1-7, 15-16; 22:1-18 · Ps 22

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

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