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376. The Hand, the Lamb and the Dove

John 3:1-17

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... , the image of the triangle for the Trinity was not widespread although on one of the gravestones in the catacombs there is a triangle in which the monogram of the name of Christ was placed. The three persons were often represented in art, but they were shown separately. The first time they seem to have been placed together was in the fourth century, and that representation consisted of "the Hand, the Lamb and the Dove," which is said no longer to exist. Some of the best attempts, however, have come exactly ...

377. The Ultimate Soul Food

John 6:24-35

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... prayer brings us the closest to God's Spirit and God's love. For others, music opens the soul and sets it resonating with the Spirit. For many, creating and/or contemplating works of art, form within us the prayers that enable us to reach out and grab the gift of life. Stanly Kunitz once called "art" the "chalice into which we pour transcendence" (As quoted by R. Scott Colglazier, Finding a Faith That Makes Sense [St.Louis: Chalice Press], 83). Find your own unique way of accessing the energy of ...

378. What Have You Done for Me?

John 12:20-36

Illustration

George Bass

... trained for a diplomatic career in the Court at Dresden. Beyond all of this, it has been said of him that he was a child of God. One day, on a trip to Paris, he stopped for a rest in Dusseldorf; during his stay in the city, he visited the art gallery. There he caught sight of Domenico Feti's painting of the crucified Jesus that he calls "Ecce Homo." The artist had written two short lines in Latin beneath the painting: Hoc feci pro te: Quid facid pro me? This is what I did for you: what have you done ...

379. Proper 9

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10, Psalm 48:1-14, Mark 6:1-6, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Eulogy

B. David Hostetter

... granted to our neighbors, so that your work may not be obstructed by our unbelief. Amen PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING God of surprises, you bring the wise to birth in unlikely places and skills of art and healing from families of unpromising histories. We are grateful for all wisdom expressed in speech, in writing, in music, in arts of all kinds. We appreciate healing words and touches that make us whole, especially the words of your Son, Jesus, and the comfort of your Holy Spirit. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION O God ...

380. Proper 21

Esther 7:1-10, Esther 9:20-22, Psalm 124:1-8, Mark 9:38-50, James 5:13-20

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... world of sports, that genuine skill may be honestly rewarded and good examples be set for the young who look for role models among athletes. May our young people find their heroes in many kinds of activity: the arts, entertainment, education, business, government, the healing arts, cooperative enterprises, volunteering. Gracious God, call young and old to follow the example of Jesus of Nazareth, who went about doing good and healing the sick. We remember with thanksgiving all who have led us to Christ and ...

381. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:1-28, Psalm 37:1-40, Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... enabling Spirit through Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION Living God, you have created us as the church to be a temple for your presence. Save the church from any modern idolatry that exalts people of great gifts, in sports, in the lively arts, in the political sphere, to the pedestal of an idol. May we be the humble habitation of the Spirit, where others come to know you as their God also. Remember for good our country’s leaders and their families. Bless our nation with peace ...

382. Decoding the Da Vinci Code (Part One - Exploring the Fiction)

1 Timothy 1:4

Sermon

James Merritt

... Today Show, host Matt Lauer, asked Dan Brown this question, "How much of this is based on reality in terms of things that actually occurred?" Brown responded: "Absolutely all of it…Obviously there are some things that are purely fiction…But, all of the art, architecture, secret rituals are factual." He went on to say in an interview with Good Morning America: "I began the research for The Da Vinci Code as a skeptic. I entirely expected as I researched the book to disprove this theory and after numerous ...

383. It’s Humble or the Umbles

Ephesians 6:10-20

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... as you are leaving that you completely skipped all the paintings. That’s right, the entire Renaissance wing just was not on the agenda. Suddenly it hits you: You are no longer a student, or a tourist, or an art lover. No, you are a parent of small, squirming children who need to see something big, and strong, and hard-hitting. So your museum tour was through the pyramids. Your museum circuit consisted of huge tombs and temples, the mummies and the caskets of ancient Egypt. But perhaps most importantly ...

384. A Song for Tomorrow

Psalm 1:1-6

Sermon

James Merritt

... already I know one of the things you are going to be doing. Even if you don't sing and you don't play, you are going to learn very quickly - perhaps to do both. The Bible makes it very plain there is always music in heaven. Of all the arts and crafts that human kind has learned over the last several thousands of years, the only one we are told specifically in the Bible we will take from earth to heaven is music. We are continuing a series of messages that I am calling "Soul Music." Soul Music is just ...

385. Boasting and Praying for You

2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12

Sermon

Donna Schaper

... fire, the shiver of grace. We become free not to be afraid of any great interpretive fight. We tell the chamber of commerce that we can't stop talking about God. We become aware of how important the arts of interpretation are. Theology bests nature as a matter for awe and wonder because it is the art of interpretation. It is knowing that God is in charge, while others are suggesting we downplay that news. When we have "Yes" or "No" conversations and do what we are told, we lose, prematurely, the war of ...

386. Whose Inheritance Is It?

Ephesians 1:11-23

Sermon

Donna Schaper

... every day. We are to resist death, particularly the death of the Spirit, on behalf of life. People who refuse the art of sainthood are handicapped. The physical eye easily spots physical deformity and blemishes in others and in oneself. It is not ... our handicap overcome us. Such spiritual X-ray work is sometimes called the "naked truth," or the "unvarnished truth." In literature and art it is called realism, but to spot ingratitude in one's would-be saintly self is not only difficult but also painful ...

387. The Light of Christ

Isaiah 9:2-7

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... was born anew in Handel's heart as Handel experienced the peace that passes understanding. Handel's Messiah is an integral part of this season as scripture comes alive through music and the arts. Thomas Kinkade, hailed as the "Painter of Light," is a committed Christian who gives hope and inspiration through his art: He understands the power of light to transform our world, especially candlelight. He explains that of all the colors of light, the warmest is the color of candlelight. When Kinkade paints light ...

388. Satan’s Talking Points

Mark 13:1-31

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... us in Project ME and deludes us into thinking that we can do anything without God. This is the ultimate in Global Warning: Life in the Youniverse, and its unholy trinity of me, myself, and I. It’s time we learned how to sing “How Great Thou Art” again. For what comes out of our mouths when we’ve listened to Satan’s Talking Points is “How Great I Am.” I invite you to join me in drowning out Satan’s Talking Points that would capture our imaginations with Armageddon anxieties by singing this ...

389. Have You Got a Prayer? – Sermon Opener

Luke 3:21-22

Illustration

Mark Trotter

... s version, privately. That is why Luke is different than the other three gospels. The other writers imply that the Spirit descended upon Jesus at his baptism, apparently when he was still in the water. That is the way this scene is often portrayed in religious art, especially those beautiful paintings out of the Middle Ages. Jesus, standing waist deep in water. John the Baptist standing next to him, pointing at Jesus, as if to say, "This is the one!" or, in the words of the Gospel of John, "Behold, the Lamb ...

390. That's All I Want

Psalm 23:1

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. [3] He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. [4] Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. [5] Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. [6] Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will ...

391. Close Enough For Comfort

Psalm 23:4, John 14:15-18

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

392. Cleaning House

Mark 1:1-12

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... which shone with his love for God. After receiving it, Linda's Grandfather had displayed it proudly. But he always thought there was something missing. So, he in turn built and decorated a stable. It too, was a gorgeous work of art filled with some of the tiniest detail. You could count the pieces of straw on the floor of the stable. When it was passed on to Linda's father, he added his own work as well. He created a beautiful landscape base with rocks and hills and grass that brought ...

393. Discover The Joy Of Christmas

Luke 2:8-20

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

394. A Gallery of Mirrors

John 12:1-11

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... . The entry area of the gallery featured what appeared at first to be four paintings. Actually the paintings were on mirrors and as you looked at each of them, it was your mirrored image that became dominant. It was an imaginative statement about the nature of art. It was an invitation to enter the paintings —— not to remain aloof to an indifferent viewer, but to identify. I want us to look at our scripture lesson today as a gallery of mirrors. It is the nature of scripture that we are to put ourselves ...

395. Exodus and Easter

Exodus 13:17--14:31

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... , Texas is located in the heart of that exploding city. A pastor of that church said that one of the nicest things that happened during her ministry was the construction of the Dallas Museum of Art across the street from the church. In the Museum’s Plaza, there is a huge piece of art by Rodin which is called “The Gates of Hell.” Taking his inspiration from Dante’s Inferno and Michelangelo’s Last Judgment the sculptor sought to depict the pathos of the human condition: our sufferings, struggles ...

396. The Shepherd Lord

Psalm 23:1-6

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... to keep out. So let me suggest a change in our normal way of praying. We ought not, to pray, “Help me not to lose my temper.” That introduces the negative possibility – why not pray! “Thou art giving me serenity of mind now and always.” We ought not to pray, “Help me not to be hectic tomorrow. Thou art giving me Thy peace now. We should not say, “Save me from impurity,” but rather, “The purity of Jesus is becoming mine.” Again, I am not saying there is no place for politics, I am saying ...

397. Jesus' Baptism: Affirmed by God

Mark 1:9-13

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... God’s presence alive within us, so that the Spirit bears witness with our Spirit that we are truly children of God. Jesus is not just another person, He’s not just a great teacher of the past, and He’s a living Lord. God spoke and said, “Thou art my beloved Son; with thee I am well pleased.” What affirmation! Jesus had not preached a sermon. He had not performed a miracle. He’d not called a disciple. But He did know who He was. He had made his decision, had identified with the people, and now he ...

398. When God Builds the House

Psalm 127:1-5, 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... for God? It's not what you take when you leave this world behind you, it's what you leave behind you when you go. I was up in Lexington, Kentucky, this week making a fund-raising speech for Wesley Retirement Village, a state of the art, multi-level retirement community owned and operated by the Kentucky Conference of the United Methodist Church. I couldn't believe what had happened there in 13 years. You see, I did the research and planning for that community. The last thing I did before leaving Lexington ...

399. Who Is This Jesus?

Mark 8:27-30

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... underlies all America. It only cropped out here.” God underlies all of history, but in Jesus that truth cropped out in such a way that we could see it (Gerald Kennedy, Have this Mind “Hidden Writing of God”, Harper & Brothers, New York - London, 1948, p. 38). “Thou art Christ, the Son of the Living God.” That’s what Christianity is about a God who became man in Jesus of Nazareth. II But again, we have to probe deeper. Who is this Jesus for you — who is this Jesus for me? How we answer that is ...

400. Headed in the Right Direction

Romans 15:4-13

Sermon

John N. Brittain

... childish errors on all sorts of crucial subjects, until it was redeemed by some simple scientific dictum of the last century."1 Chronological snobbery is the presumption, fueled by the modern conception of progress, that all thinking, all art, and all science of an earlier time are inherently inferior, indeed childlike or even imbecilic, compared to that of the present. Under the rule of chronological snobbery, the West has convinced itself that intellectually, humanity languished for countless generations ...

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