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4076. Judas, The Obscure

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

Judas' problem is that he doesn't have any excuse for the thing he does; he has reasons, but no excuses. Have you ever acted in a way you yourself couldn't understand? Dostoyevski noted: "All self-examination ends up as self-justification." But does it? Concerning Judas' problem: Is he deceiving himself or is he deceiving God? (Please read Matthew 26:14-25;Luke 22:3-6; John 6:57-71 and 10:14-18) Judas (Judas sits alone in a dark corner.) This is a confession and I tell you that from the first Judas was an ...

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Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

Exodus 1:8Ä2:25Mark 14:12-21 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you." Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the First Sunday of Lent, the Sunday in which we reflect on the first Passover symbol, remembering Jesus during his final Passover meal, his ...

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Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

Exodus 12:14-20John 6:44-59John 8:25-36 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you." Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the Fourth Sunday of Lent, the Sunday in which we reflect on the fourth Passover symbol, remembering Jesus during his final ...

4079. Palm/Passion Sunday

Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

Numbers 15:1-10Luke 19:41-48Luke 21:37-38John 2:13-251 Corinthians 6:12-19 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you." Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the Sixth Sunday of Lent, Palm/Passion Sunday. It is the Sunday in which we reflect on the sixth ...

4080. Palm/Passion Sunday

Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

Numbers 15:1-10Luke 19:41-48Luke 21:37-38John 2:13-251 Corinthians 6:12-19 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, ''I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you.'' Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the Sixth Sunday of Lent, Palm/Passion Sunday. It is the Sunday in which we reflect on the ...

4081. U-Turns Permitted

Joel 2:1-11

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

Let's just see where this road will take us. These words often spoken when we make a wrong turn, give a false sense of comfort. Our hope is that if we drive long enough we will come to a familiar place and once again regain our bearings. Sometimes our confidence in our own abilities and unwillingness to admit that we're lost, causes us to drive several miles out of the way before we stop and ask for directions. Although the signs along our journey confirm that we are headed in the wrong direction, we ...

4082. Tell Them

Acts 10:23b-48

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

There is no day in the Christian church that holds more joy than Easter. The women arrived at the tomb to anoint the body of Jesus and were startled to find that the stone had been rolled away. Entering the tomb they discovered the body of Jesus missing and standing near where the body had been laid to rest were two messengers from God. Why do you look for the living among the dead? He is not here, but has risen. Remember how he told you, while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed ...

4083. Truth And Its Consequences

Acts 5:17-42

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Rodney Thomas Smothe

How many of us are willing to die for what we believe? The apostles were. They were so convinced that the teachings of Jesus were of God's divine orders that they continued to teach Jesus' resurrection although the religious leaders had forbidden them to continue. As a result of their disobedience they were brought before the Sanhedrin and questioned by the high priest. Once again Peter rose to the occasion and spoke: We must obey God rather than any human authority. The God of our ancestors raised up ...

4084. A Cultural Breakthrough

Acts 16:6-10

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

At first glance this story seems a bit out of place. Perhaps some background of the events leading up to this text would be helpful. Paul and Barnabas along with the other disciples had gathered in Antioch to encourage and strengthen one another prior to continuing their journeys. Prior to Paul's departure, he and Barnabas had a sharp disagreement over who should continue on the journey. Barnabas wanted to take John, also known as Mark, with them, but Paul did not think it wise, because John had deserted ...

4085. Turning Obstacles Into Opportunities

Isaiah 43:14-28

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

"I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness and rivers in the desert" (Isaiah 43:19). What a bold proclamation! Much of the book of Isaiah is devoted to stern warnings and the coming judgment of God. In this 43rd chapter the tone changes from judgment to redemption and restoration of Israel. Was this redemption earned because of the behavior of Israel? No, it was a response from God because of God's covenant relationship with his chosen ...

4086. The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Us

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: God's Spirit Through The Ages (Based on Ezekiel 37 and Joel 2:23-29) This intense drama takes the dry bones vision of the prophet Ezekiel in Ezekiel 37 and ties it with the coming of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2. Scripturally based, this drama is meant to add depth and meaning to the church's celebration of Pentecost and/or Baptism. Setting: The graveyard of bones which the prophet Ezekiel saw in Ezekiel 37. It is now centuries later Characters: THE PROPHET EZEKIEL: A man who speaks with conviction and ...

4087. The Compelling Call

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: Paul: Apostle To The Early Church This set of four scenes is especially suitable to accompany a series of sermons or studies on the early church. The scenes carefully follow the scripture text while making the struggles of the early church, and particularly those of the apostle Paul, come alive. This drama is very useful for teaching profound Biblical truths, as God's plan for his church powerfully unfolds. These scenes can easily be produced on consecutive Sundays or used individually as stand- ...

4088. In His Debt

Matthew 23:1-39

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: What is the motive behind our gifts to God? Summary: Two people bring gifts to the altar and are questioned by a third mysterious person as to their intentions. Playing Time: 4 minutes Setting: Your church Props: Two gifts Costumes: Appropriate for church Time: The present Cast: Marla -- gift giver Les -- another gift giver Guy -- a questioner MARLA: (PLACING A GIFT ON THE ALTAR) I give you this gift, Lord, with all my heart. GUY: (RISING FROM BEHIND THE ALTAR AND PEERING OVER) Wait. Wait just a ...

4089. The Word Of The Lord Came To The Prophet Haggai

Haggai 1:1-15

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest.... -- Haggai 1:1 Now the prophets, Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews who were in Judah and Jerusalem, in the name of the God of Israel who was over them. Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak set out to rebuild the house of God in ...

4090. While This House Lies In Ruins

Haggai 1:1-15

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

Thus says the LORD of hosts: These people say the time has not yet come to rebuild the Lord's house. Then the word of the LORD came by the prophet Haggai, saying: Is it a time for you yourselves to live in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins? Now therefore thus says the LORD of hosts: Consider how you have fared. You have sown much, and harvested little; you eat, but you never have enough; you drink, but you never have your fill; you clothe yourselves, but no one is warm; and you that earn ...

4091. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

John 6:25-59

Sermon Aid

Wayne H. Keller

Theme: Jesus Again Continues the Bread of Life Theme; This Time People Argue Among Themselves. Note: The idea for this celebration of the sacrament of the Lord's Supper comes from a sermon by Henry E. Kolbe, a United Methodist clergyman (now deceased). The sermon was printed in The Pulpit magazine (July-August, 1966). I used this idea previously in Lectionary Worship Workbook, Cycle B, published in 1990 by CSS Publishing Company. I invite you to consider using it, with appropriate variations, once a year. ...

4092. Advent 3

John 1:1-18, John 1:19-28, Isaiah 61:1-11, Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Sermon Aid

E. Carver McGriff

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Isaiah 61:1-11 How dear this passage is to Christian hearts, echoed as it was from the lips of Jesus (Luke 4:17-19). These words are, in many ways, as timely today as they were to those disappointed people returning to Israel from their long exile. Excited, they were filled with high expectations when they began to arrive. But social and political disappointments quickly followed. Bone-weary, discouraged, deprived of hope, they trudged in thousands to their fields, probably ...

4093. Moving At The Speed Of Light: Unknown Apostles

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

How many people are helpful to us in a given stretch of time? How many are helpful to you in a given stretch of time? Folks whose names you may not know who go out of their way to help you out. A while back a mother was driving home, and an eruption of discontent came from the back seat -- two little boys who could not get along. She pulled off to the side of the road and stopped. Sensing there might be a mechanical failure, a police cruiser with two officers pulled up next to her inquiring if she needed ...

4094. Hope Against Hope

Jeremiah 33:1-26

Sermon

Robert A. Hausman

Chaim Potok begins his novel In the Beginning, with these words: All beginnings are hard. I can remember my mother murmuring those words while I lay in bed with a fever. "Children are often sick, darling. That's the way it is with children. All beginnings are hard. You'll be all right soon."1 Whether it is the beginning of life, with all its fragility, the beginning of marriage with all its risk, or the beginning of a new job, with all its challenge, all beginnings are hard. This is true also of a new ...

4095. Advent 3

Lk 3:7-18 · Phil 4:4-7 · Zeph 3:14-20 · Isa 12:2-6

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Zephaniah 3:14-20 Rejoice, for Yahweh will restore his people to their homeland. This is the only use of Zephaniah in the three-year Lectionary. Zephaniah lived during the reign of Josiah in the seventh century, prior to the Babylonian captivity. Our pericope is considered an addition by an unknown author of the Deutero-Isaiah period. The passage gives good news of salvation to those in exile: a return to Jerusalem, victory over enemies, Yahweh in their midst, and renown among the ...

4096. Corpus Christi

Lk 9:11-17 · 1 Cor 11:23-26 · Gen 14:18-20

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

THE LESSONS Lesson 1: Genesis 14:18-20 An Old Testament prefigurement of the Eucharist. Melchizedek, King of Salem, brings out bread and wine to Abraham when the two meet before the sovereign's gates. Lesson 2: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Paul's report of the Eucharistic tradition. Writing to the Corinthian Christians, Paul reminds them of the teaching concerning Holy Communion which he first received from the eyewitnesses of the Lord and participants in the institution of this Holy Meal in the Upper Room. ...

4097. Epiphany 4

Lk 4:21-30 · 1 Cor 13:1-13 · Jer 1:4-10 · Ps 71

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Jeremiah 1:4-10 Even before his birth Jeremiah was appointed a prophet. Jeremiah tells us of his call to preach. It came at the time Josiah was king of Judah (c. 627 B.C.). His call came as a dialogue with Yahweh who even before Jeremiah's birth knew that he was destined to be a prophet. In this dialogue he heard the voice of Yahweh and felt his hand on his lips. There was no human initiative in the call. The words he was to speak were totally the Lord's words. The message he was ...

4098. Epiphany 8

Luke 6:37-42, Isaiah 55:1-13, Jeremiah 7:1-29, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, Luke 6:46-49

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY Lesson 1: Isaiah 55:10-13 God's Word will effect its promise of bringing back the Exiles to Jerusalem. Deutero-Isaiah brings his book to a close with chapter 55. It is an appeal for God's people to come to Yahweh, to seek him and find forgiveness. Yahweh promises that his Word will not be void nor fruitless but will accomplish his purpose which is to bring his people out of bondage in Babylon and restore them with great joy to their homeland. Lesson 1: Jeremiah 7:1-7 (8-15) The futility of ...

4099. Passion Sunday

Isaiah 50:1-11, Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:1-11

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Isaiah 50:4-9a Yahweh's servant faces suffering confident of his help. This pericope constitutes the third of the four Servant Songs in Isaiah. Yahweh's servant hears his voice and is therefore fortified with determination to suffer mental agony in terms of ridicule, false accusations, humiliation, and shame. He suffers confidently because he believes Yahweh will vindicate, help, and pronounce him innocent. Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11 Jesus' humiliation and God's exaltation of him ...

4100. Proper 22

Luke 17:1-10, Lamentations 1:1-22, 2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

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John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Lamentations 1:1-6 Lament for Jerusalem that lies in ruins. The series of seven lections is interrupted by a passage from Lamentations. In 586 B.C. Jerusalem was conquered and burned to the ground. The people were carried away to Babylon. Jerusalem now lies in ruins and is deserted. Along with the city, the holy temple is now a heap of ashes. The book of Lamentations is a collection of five poems moaning Jerusalem's end. It is appropriate that Lamentations is in this series from ...

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4076. Judas, The Obscure

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

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Betty Lynn Schwab

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Betty Lynn Schwab

4079. Palm/Passion Sunday

Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

4080. Palm/Passion Sunday

Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

Numbers 15:1-10Luke 19:41-48Luke 21:37-38John 2:13-251 Corinthians 6:12-19 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, ''I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you.'' Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the Sixth Sunday of Lent, Palm/Passion Sunday. It is the Sunday in which we reflect on the ...

4081. U-Turns Permitted

Joel 2:1-11

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

4082. Tell Them

Acts 10:23b-48

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

4083. Truth And Its Consequences

Acts 5:17-42

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe