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3901. It Will Be Heaven

Romans 8:18

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... we might have to suffer here on earth, one day we will wake up like Sarah did, with a sign like this one, pointing to God's home. Won't that be a wonderful day for us, boys and girls? (Let them respond.) Let's thank God for his great gift of heaven. God bless you all. Amen.

3902. When Sarah Laughed

Genesis 12:1-8

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... he was the only child they would ever have. What are some of the good things we can learn from the story of Abraham? (Let them answer.) Yes, we learn that we should do what God asks us to do. We also learn that sometimes God surprises us with special gifts, like he surprised Abraham and Sarah with a new son. Most of all, we learn that we should trust God because he is our best helper. Let's try to remember all of those good lessons this week, boys and girls. Will you do that? Good. God bless you. Amen ...

3903. Divine Naivet

Isaiah 63:7--64:12

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

... willing to give it to him, and more amazing still was waiting with open arms to receive him when he came home, destitute, ashamed, and broken. Don't you see? Don't you hear? The world knows nothing of this. The world only knows of Santa Claus, who doles out gifts to those who are "good." It's time to sing our second song. I'm sure you know "Rudolph, The Red-nosed Reindeer." Rudolph, the Red-nosed Reindeer, had a very shiny nose; And if you ever saw it, you would even say it glows. All of the other reindeer ...

3904. Thanks For Today

Psalm 118:24

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... . We can make each day a day of praise and blessing, or a day of disobedience and badness -- happiness, failure, or accomplishment. God has given us each day just as a clean, new sheet of paper, to do with as we will. Will you think of your days as a gift from God to use in ways that bring joy to you, help to others, and praise to God? I've decided to make my day a happy one. So, I'm going to ... (Do something with your paper -- like a paper airplane that is then sailed into the congregation.) (Prayer ...

3905. Music Is For Praise

Ps 33:3; 100:2 · Col 3:16 · Eph 5:19

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... worship, don't we? What do we call the songs that we sing in church? (Responses -- Hymns, Psalms, Choruses, Anthems, and so forth.) And why do you suppose that music is such an important part of our lives together? (Responses -- Because it makes us happy; because it is a gift from God, and so forth.) Most of our songs in church are songs of praise. Singing songs is one of the ways we tell God what we feel about him and how happy we are to be his people. In olden days people were encouraged to sing of their ...

3906. What A Sweetheart

Romans 5:8

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... 's why we don't have to wish for a nice watchdog like Sweetheart, here -- even though he would be fun to have around. We have Jesus, who loves us, saves us, and shows us the way to our Father in heaven. Let's thank God today for that great gift, boys and girls. God bless you. Amen.

3907. One Good Man

Romans 5:17

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: Cowboy hats, play guns and holsters, marshal's badge Lesson: For if the many died through one man's trespass, much more surely have the grace of God and the free gift in the grace of the one man, Jesus Christ, abounded for many. Good morning, boys and girls. Today I have with me some cowboy hats and some other things that men might have worn in the days of the wild west. People still wear cowboy hats today, don't they, ...

3908. One Body In Christ

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... this church have one last name, too. We all know what that is, don't we, boys and girls? (Let them answer.) Yes. We are all Christians. We make up this church. We belong to Christ. But each one of us is special. We each come to church with different gifts. Some of you are good singers; some of you are good at reading; some of you listen very well, and some of you are always helping us out with the work we have to do. Let's all stand up and join hands, boys and girls, so that we have ...

3909. A Thank-You Day

Philippians 1:1-11

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... . Today we will hear Paul's reasons for being thankful, too. Paul is thankful for the Christian people who live in the town of Philippi. He is thankful for them because they have helped him spread the news about Jesus. Paul knows that God has given these Christians special gifts so that they can help him with his work. That's why he is saying thank you to God. When we hear Paul say thank you to the Lord, let's all say thank you again just for being here today and sharing in this worship service. Will you ...

3910. What Do You Want From Christmas?

Luke 2:8-20

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

Purpose: To help children understand that there is more to Christmas than receiving gifts. Object: Sheets of white paper (81/2 x 11 inches) folded in quarters to form a card. Lesson: I have a very important question to ask of you today. What do you want from Christmas? (Wait for any answers.) Remember, I asked what do you want FROM Christmas not what ...

3911. The Shepherd's Staff

Luke 15:1-7

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... he could stop each sheep and look it over to see if it had any cuts that needed to be treated. Remembering this, we can say that the shepherd's staff is a symbol for caring, and Christmas is the time when we care for other people and give good gifts to them. At Christmas time, we see a symbol of the shepherd's staff, but we call it by a different name. Does anyone know what that might be? ... It is the candy cane, which is a reminder of the shepherd's staff. I have a candy cane for each ...

3912. Freedom

John 8:31-32

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... offered you a piece of wrapped candy, could you take it? ... You might pick it up with your teeth, but then how would you get it unwrapped? How easy it is to lose some of our freedom. When we do lose it, then we begin to understand what a precious gift freedom is. Freedom is the ability to do what you think is right for you to do without restriction. I hope you boys and girls will always be thankful that you live in a country where people are free. Now, I have a bowl with some wrapped candy in it ...

3913. The Importance Of Giving Thanks

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... , like you, who can talk to say thank you when someone gives you something or does something nice for you. When you say thank you to someone you are showing them that you like what they have done for you, that you are happy to have received their special gift. And when you are happy with what has been done for you, then the person doing it shares your happiness; and that is good. Showing appreciation is a very special way of sharing with one another. Yesterday I made some cookies and I'd like to share them ...

3914. The Potter Almighty

Jeremiah 18:1--19:15

Sermon

Richard L. Sheffield

... that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honor" (Psalm 8:1, 3-5). Lew Smedes puts it this way: "Common clods of clay we are, (yet) God invests his gift to humankind with us."1 God's doing his thing with us and for us on the potter's wheel that we call life. As a hymn that I love says: "God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year ... God is working his purpose out, and the ...

3915. Play The Fool

1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... and deteriorating health, he moved, seeking refuge in the warm climate of Arizona. He found his way to the Franciscan Renewal Center in Scottsdale where he learned to relax, pray and gain a fresh perspective on the Christian life. Father Lambert gave him a gift of a painting of a smiling Christ carrying the imprint, "Christ: The Essence of Light, Love and Laughter." That picture denoted a turning point in Samra's life. From then on he viewed Jesus and Christian discipleship in a new light.3 These persons ...

3916. Week Five Of Lent

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... Death is something that is fearful for many of us. Most people find life pleasant, fulfilling, something we look forward to each day when we awake. Since life is satisfying we do all we can to avoid death. This is only natural and right. God gave us the wonderful gift of our lives. We should use it to its fullest for as long as God gives us to enjoy this existence. Physical death is something that we do a good job of avoiding. We steer clear of problems; we don't take any unnecessary risks. There is another ...

3917. The Second Meal

Sermon

Robert F. Scott

... incarnate. Notice what he said. She was saved through faith, not through love. Many scholars think the woman may have already met Jesus, believed in him, and asked his forgiveness. In his grace and compassion, he offered forgiveness; by faith she accepted his gift. Now she was a new person, able to demonstrate her response of love. She could go in peace: peace with God, peace in her own heart. The story is charged with emotion. Jesus' correction of Simon, his tender reception of the sinner, the eloquence ...

3918. The Fifth Meal

Sermon

Robert F. Scott

... such importance to the cleansing of the body, while the cleansing of the spirit was overlooked. "Give the things that are within you," he taught, "the offering of the inward person. Give your heart, your affections, and your will to God, as the first great gift; that is the primary need. When you have done that, then all your other actions, proceeding from a right spirit, will be an acceptable worship for God." The prophets had said this before. Jesus, who alone is able to judge our hidden thoughts, was ...

3919. The Sixth Meal

Sermon

Robert F. Scott

... with a Pharisee. The first time, Jesus was criticized because a harlot came in and washed his feet with her tears. He responded by declaring her sins forgiven. The second time, Jesus was criticized for not washing his hands in the ritual way. He replied that the true gift to God is a life cleansed from within. This third time, Jesus knew at once it was a trap. Why would he go? He went because he would not abandon any person. By going, he could offer the sick man healing for his body; by going, he could ...

3920. The Seventh Meal

Sermon

Robert F. Scott

... Palms, so an arrangement of dates would also be in order. A Litany For The Seventh Meal Leader: God of all power, we praise you, for you tower above all other loyalties. People: Now is the acceptable time. Leader: God of all grace, we thank you for the gift of salvation through Jesus Christ. People: Now is the day of salvation! Leader: God of all majesty, we thank you once more that you have called us to yourself. People: Now is the acceptable time. Leader: God of all mercy, we adore you, for you have loved ...

3921. Now, Even Now....

Joel 2:1-11

Sermon

Gerald Whetstone

... until Easter. You can mirror these changes in your own devotions. Use prayers of reflection and repentance and renewal. You can fashion your own reminders of your commitment on your desk or at the sink or your bedside. Then be ready to celebrate the joy of Easter, and the gift of new life and life eternal. The ashen cross on our foreheads may not make it any easier to imagine our own deaths, but it is intended to press upon us its reality. To know the reality of one's own death is not for the Christian a ...

3922. When Life Doesn't Go According To Plan

Genesis 21:8-21

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... 's plan and that is even better. Frankly, that would miss the point. At several junctures in the story, God intervenes. Frankly, that doesn't solve everything. Sarah wanted her husband to have a son. She encouraged him to have one by the maid. God gave her the gift of a son, but she is resentful and bitter. Abraham loved both his sons. He wanted to raise them both. When that plan didn't work out, God promised to take care of Ishmael and to make him the father of another great nation. But Abraham still feels ...

3923. An Arranged Wedding, But An Intentional Marriage

Genesis 24:1-67

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... Rebekah and the servant go to the house, Laban catches sight of all the visitor's camels. He is impressed. The Bible does not indicate if Laban liked his sister's new gold nose ring. It does say that when the servant started giving expensive gifts to the rest of the family, Laban listened carefully to the marriage proposal. Particularly he shows interest when the servant insists God has led him to Rebekah. As might be anticipated, Rebekah consents to the proposal. She gets on a camel and begins the journey ...

3924. The Essence of Spirituality

Genesis 1:1-2:3

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... this account is casual. As each verse is turned in the light, meaning after meaning reflects from facet after facet as understanding moves from deep unto deep. It speaks of God's sovereignty over the forces of chaos and evil; of God's blessing in the gift of life; of God's assurance of persistent concern for people; and of God's expectation that the human species will be blessed as we both use and take responsibility for the earth and all that is in it. Stated succinctly, this passage proclaims the goodness ...

3925. Jesus Christ, Our Passover Lamb

Exodus 12:1-30

Sermon

Steve Burt

... athletic, an injury or disease, a cancer that scared the very life out of us, a shattered dream, the breakup of a marriage and accompanying feelings of failure. Life is difficult. At times the dark night is very long. Robert Veniga wrote a book titled A Gift of Hope, in which he interviewed survivors of the skywalk collapse at the Hyatt Regency in Kansas City some years ago. One woman, who lost her husband and two of her friends when the 65-ton steel structure came crashing to the ground, says even now ...

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