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3701. When Someone Dies

Romans 6:1-14

Children's Sermon

Shirley Jennings

... we don’t want to hurt ourselves if we can help it. Sometimes, though, we need to cry, not because we’ve hurt ourselves, but because we’re sad. One time when people feel sad is when someone they love dies. Who are some people you love? Mom, Dad, sisters, brothers, grandmas, grandpas, cousins. One person I loved died not very long ago. That was my mother. She was very sick and couldn’t get better again, and so one summer morning she stopped breathing and died. When that happened, I felt very sad and I ...

3702. Thomas

John 20:24-31

Sermon

Brett Blair

... back to earth for a few moments to warn his friends and family about the torments of hell in the hopes of scarring them into right living. He hoped he could keep them from suffering the same fate. Jesus said, that even if he were to return to warn his loved ones they would not change their lives. And it would not change your world in the slightest either. God has called us to be the people of faith. What exist in heaven cannot be proved on earth; it must be believed. III And so, we learn from the life of ...

3703. The Future Shapes the Present

1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... in our world will always look at the scriptural images of Jesus, Paul, and Jeremiah and exclaim, “Quit singing those songs of peace. There is no peace on earth and there never will be. All you religious folk are unrealistic dreamers. You can talk about peace and love, but the world ain’t that way.” We stand at the threshold as surely as did those Thessalonians who first read Paul’s letter. Will it really happen? Night and day we will need to have others praying for us that we may be supplied what is ...

3704. Salvation Includes Social Justice

Jeremiah 23:1-8

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

... equalize their power with other socio-economic groups in society. Certainly this idea that Christians are to give special attention to the plight of the poor and oppressed is all over the Bible, even if the Church has not always noticed it. “The Church’s love for the poor ... is a part of her constant tradition.”4 This concern for the poor was embodied in Jesus’ ministry (Luke 6:20-22; Mark 12:41-44; Matthew 19:21). Jesus’ followers, both Paul and James, continued this concern for the poor (Romans ...

3705. God Knows

Isaiah 5:1-7

Sermon

John W. Wurster

... to do for my vineyard that I have not done in it?” (5:4). Not even God knows the answer to that. There is pain and disappointment as it seems even God has reached the limits of what can be accomplished. God knows you can’t make someone love you. If you think religion is just about rules and regulations, then this passage has to make you think twice about that. If you believe that God is some kind of super-puppeteer, who pulls each string and effects our every move, then this passage has to call that ...

3706. Bad News from a Good Man!

1 Kings 21:1-29

Sermon

Robert Leslie Holmes

... second death, the lake of fire; and anyone whose name was not found written in the book of life was thrown into the lake of fire. — Revelation 20:11-15 Let there be no misunderstanding! The final word in history will belong to Almighty Christ. He is loving. He is patient. He is gracious. And he always keeps his word. “Therefore, beloved, while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by him at peace, without spot or blemish” (2 Peter 3:14). You ask, “How can I be found at peace with no ...

3707. The Promising Child

1 Samuel 2:12-26

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... all of life. The Blessed Mother In the First Lesson appointed for today we read that Hannah faithfully made the annual visit to the temple at Shiloh to worship. As she did so she also visited with her son Samuel and brought him a linen ephod which she lovingly and carefully fashioned for him each year. The ephod was a liturgical garment. It was a light garment that covered only the front of the body. As an apron-type garment it was meant for service in the temple and designated the wearer of it as a servant ...

3708. The Greatest Show on Earth

Matthew 24:36-51, Mark 13:1-31, Mark 13:32-37, Luke 21:5-38

Drama

Dave Marsh

... time bring you his special gift that… John: See? He’s going to bring us gifts and presents! How can we be so lucky, Barb? I mean, who would have ever thought that I would get a chance to have Andy Williams over at my house and that he loves me so much that he’s bringing me presents? I mean… It IS the most wonderful time of the year! (Hits the remote and the music starts playing again – very loudly) Barb: (Looks off into the audience. Puts on her coat and leaves, shaking her head) (LIGHTS AND MUSIC ...

3709. Welcome to My House

John 14:15-31

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... part of all of our families, and all he needs is an invitation. All we have to do is invite him in. We learn in the Bible exactly how to invite Jesus into our homes. Jesus says, ``If a man loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.'' We should love Jesus and try to live as he has taught us. If we love him and follow his teachings, Jesus will come into our homes and live with us. He doesn't need a key, just our ...

3710. When Our Children Teach Us

Luke 2:41-52

Sermon

James W. Moore

... patient. I get immense pleasure from taking care of her… and I am learning so much from her. She has taught me a depth of gratitude I never knew before. She has taught me the spirit of unwavering trust. And she has taught me the power of unconditional love.” Then Dr. Ruskin said, “Let me show you her picture.” He pulled out the picture and passed it around. It was the photo of his six-month-old baby daughter. Now, I like that story for several reasons. For one thing, it shows us the importance of ...

3711. His Last Supper

Luke 22:7-38

Sermon

Brett Blair

... did he not spit in his Face. Why did he not slap him? But he gave him a kiss. It’s a sobering reminder that even in the name of love we can sometimes still hurt. When we do not give people room enough to let them grow, we can hurt in the name of love. When we love our ideas more than we love people, we can hurt in the name of love. We all love Christ, but we have all hurt Christ at one time or another. The kiss of Judas perhaps should remind us that we can end up hurting the ones that ...

3712. Shaping People's Lives Through Forgiveness

Luke 7:36-50

Sermon

Brett Blair

... , "If we work on marble it will perish. If we work on brass, time will efface it. If we rear temples, they will crumble to dust. But if we work on men's immortal minds, if we imbue them with high principles, with just fear of God and love of their fellow-men, we engrave on those tablets something which time cannot efface, and which will brighten and brighten to all eternity. I would like to add to Webster list of works: Forgiveness. III Remember that redemption is mankind’s one great need. As many of you ...

3713. Growing in Faith

Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... and global change to bring about greater social justice; and 8. serves humanity consistently and passionately through acts of love and justice. These are the eight dimensions of a mature faith according to the study. Does that sound like ... is nothing my God cannot do. God made this world. God made the animals and the birds. God made you and me. We learned "Jesus Loves Me." You have probably heard the name Karl Barth, probably the best theologian of the twentieth century. He was asked near the end of his ...

3714. A Story Worth Sharing

Mark 8:27-30

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... every so often would indulge himself with a huge (and secret) plate of bacon and eggs. The pastor remained silent for a long time. Finally when pressed by his brethren to reveal his weaknesses, he said, "Well, since you insist, I am going to tell you. I just love to gossip, and I can hardly wait to get home." (Tee hee.) I am more deadly than the screaming shell of the cannon. I win without killing. I tear down homes, break hearts, wreck lives. I travel on the wings of the wind. No innocence is strong enough ...

3715. When Your Church Provokes You

Matthew 13:1-23, Hebrews 10:19-39

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... with the benefit of some years in the same effort, I know what he meant. "...let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds." As one of my colleagues says, his congregation lives out the first HALF of that verse. Another wag has wondered, ... , the ideal is to provoke one another IN THE RIGHT WAY -- or as the New International Version has it, "spur one another on" -- "to love and good deeds," and to ENCOURAGE one another. YES! We need all the help we can get. For what it is worth, if we are ...

3716. What's in a Name?

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

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... in the Jordan, having just been baptized by John, there is no doubt about God's acknowledgment of him: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." The family tie. For you and me, baptism is the same. Either we as adults or as infants in ... Williams, for everyone of us, there is so much!!! Then we come into church on a chilly Sunday and hear, "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased," and remember that in baptism we are also named a child of God. That is where we find strength for ...

3717. Building a World

Acts 2:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... very lives to carry the message to the world that we are a God-invaded planet--that something positive has entered our world--that wars and pestilence and suffering and death are not the will of our Creator-God, but that God’s will is life and love and hope for all people. We are those entrusted to drive through the snow, as it were, whatever the cost, to bear the news to our generation. That is what God expects out of this group of people. Something positive has entered our world. Something positive is ...

3718. God Is Greater

John 10:22-42

Sermon

King Duncan

... time, and Kevin had a friend on the block named Drake Nemyre. Drake was a year older than Kevin, and they loved to play together. One Saturday while Kenneth washed the car, he saw Kevin and Drake sword fighting with two tree branches ... Kenneth's mind were Kevin's words, "Daddy, you don't understand. Drake is my very best friend." What we are talking about is a relationship of love, aren't we? That is the relationship that you and I can have with God. God is greater than any temptation. God is greater than any ...

3719. Who Is Your Lazarus?

Luke 16:19-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... on. Our world is filled with luxury. And we have our health. Most of us. Notice that Lazarus couldn't even walk. He WAS LAID at the rich man's gate. People who have good health are among the most fortunate people on earth. And we have people who love us. Family ” friends. Most of us have a good education. For the most part we are attractive people. Certainly, the dogs do not lick our sores. Yes, we have more in common with the rich man than with Lazarus. And thus, Jesus confronts us with the question: Who ...

3720. Blood Sprinkled On A Modern Altar

Exodus 24:3-8, Mark 14:12-16, 22-26, Hebrews 9:11-15

Sermon

King Duncan

... balance, finding a sense of peace and happiness that had been absent for so many years. The doctor who treated Treena called her restoration to sanity a miracle. Treena Kerr called out to God, and God restored her. What Treena needed to know was that God had always loved her. She did not need to come seeking God. God was already seeking her. All she needed to do was open the door at the sound of God’s knocking. In this instance one of the ways God came knocking was through the concern of Ruthie, Treena ...

3721. A Better Than Perfect Christmas

Philippians 4:4

Sermon

King Duncan

... It’s a startling idea, of course, the whole story that a virgin was selected by God to bear his Son as a way of showing his love and concern for man. It’s my guess that, in spite of all the lip service given to it, it is not an idea that has ... not necessarily a completely comforting and appealing idea. But everyone has seen babies, and most people like them. If God wanted to be loved as well as feared, he moved correctly here, for a baby growing up learns all about people. If God wanted to be intimately ...

3722. Would You Like To Hold The Baby?

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

King Duncan

... baby in our hearts. There's a "Peanuts" cartoon strip where Snoopy's feeling great. He comes dancing into the first frame saying: "Sometimes I love life so much I can't express it!" He keeps dancing and says: "I feel that I want to take the first person I ... 's Good News! That's cause for celebration. And you can celebrate by simply holding the Christ child in your heart and letting his love be the seasoning of your life that recreates you in his image. "Would you like to hold him? Would you like to hold the ...

3723. Belonging To The Right Family

1 Peter 2:4-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... , that's true. And it is not simply because we are good teachers. We often say, "like father, like son." Example is far more powerful than exhortation. One of the best comic strips capturing motherdaughter relationships is that of CATHY, carried in many papers. On one occasion Cathy says, "I love you Mom, but I'll never be like you. I'll never think like you, I'll never act like you, I'll never look like you." And Mom says, "Oh, I know, I used to say the exact same thing to my mom, and I wound up thinking ...

3724. Blessed Are The Believers

John 20:24-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... is those who are followers of the Man from Galilee. And I want to make my stand with them! I don't have all the answers, but unless someone proves otherwise, I will take my stand with those who believe this beautiful world was the creation of a good and loving God. I don't have all the answers, but I believe that the death of Jesus Christ upon the cross of Calvary has somehow changed this world forever. I don't have all the answers, but put me down as a believer." Listen again to the words of our Lord ...

3725. Time To Do Something About The Piano

John 3:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

... and indescribable comfort. (6) Our faith and our strength come from the cross of Christ as well, for through the cross we see the love of God. Through the cross we receive the gift of eternal life. We cannot forever put him off. We cannot live on borrowed faith. ... to the power of the cross. And there is a promise for us in the closing words of the story of Nicodemus: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. For the ...

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