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401. Waiting On The Lord

Humor

A certain preacher was preaching mightily about the need to trust the Lord. "The good Lord is going to take care of us," he said. As he lifted his arms, however, his coat parted and the congregation noticed a pistol tucked into his pants. After the service, one of his members said, "Preacher, I thought you told us we could trust the Lord." "Yes, brother," he said, "you sure can." The member retorted, "Then why are you carrying that pistol around?" Without missing a beat, the pastor said, "That's to hold ...

402. Watch For The Lord

2 Peter 3:10a

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... his job because then no one will bother him. Today you will hear one of our Scripture readings use the word "thief." Peter says that the Lord will come again to visit the world. But the day of his coming will sneak up on us just like a thief, sneaking up on ... into it, so Christians need to keep their eyes open each day, because one of those days will be the day that the Lord comes again. During Advent we are all getting ready to remember something special that happened long ago. What was that, boys and girls ...

403. The Lord Has Need Of It

Mark 14:1--15:47

Sermon

Elaine M. Ward

... about the cross is foolishness ... Has not God made foolish the wisdom of the world?" Our foolishness is in "Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom and righteousness and sanctification and redemption, in order that, as it is written, 'Let the one who boasts, boast in the Lord' " (1 Corinthians 1:10-31), and "If you think that you are wise in this age, you should become fools so that you may become wise" (1 Corinthians 3:10). The most foolish people I know are children and poets. E E Cummings was a "foolish ...

404. The Lord, The Holy Spirit

Acts 2:14-41, Acts 2:1-13

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... 36:26, 27). FIRST: The Holy Spirit, He is God. SECOND: We are transformed into the same image from glory to glory, even as from the Lord, the Spirit (2 Corinthians 3:18). THIRD: The Spirit of God has made me and the breath of the Almighty has given me life (Job 33: ... no fire and no light in the room; nevertheless it appeared to me as if it were perfectly light. It seemed as if I met the Lord Jesus Christ face to face. He stood before me and I fell down at His feet and poured out my soul to Him. I wept aloud ...

405. The Ascension of Our Lord

Luke 24:36-49

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... power (identified in Acts as none other than the Spirit) that will support their efforts. *Roman Catholic see Holy Trinity Sunday. Liturgical Color White Suggested Hymns Up Through Endless Ranks Of Angels Lord, Enthroned In Heavenly Splendor Alleluia! Sing To Jesus A Hymn Of Glory Let Us Sing! The Ascension Of Our Lord Continuous praise in the temple. That's how the disciples celebrated the Ascension. At least for a while -- Then came the time for the next step. Taking the message into the world proved ...

406. The Lord is our Righteousness

Jeremiah 33:1-26

Bulletin Aid

Carl Hoefler

... confess we need to get better acquainted with your Son the Branch of David. Our lives have not been a banner which hails him as our righteousness. Instead, our sins have been our witness. Consequently we have shared in building a society in need of our Lord's presence. Come to us now with forgiveness that will remove our sins from us. Move us to give our lives to you in full surrender. We pray through Christ, our righteousness. Amen. Hymns "All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name" "Come, Thou Almighty King" "Come ...

407. Let the Church Be A Witness for the Lord

Hebrews 2:1-4

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... . In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Almighty and merciful God, we have strayed from Your ways like lost sheep. Today, as we come recommitting our hearts before You, forgive us for all of those times when we have been less than what You created us to be. Lord, help us recall our baptisms and our personal vows to You and give us the strength and the courage to be Your Church today. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns "Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know" "We've A Story To Tell To The Nations" "Go, Make Of ...

408. Jesus Our Lord Is Coming

Matthew 3:3

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... has always been so much fun. This morning we are going to have a parade and use a few tambourines. I want you to all learn this very special rhythm, so we must practice it together. (Make out a rhythm to which you can say, "Rejoice, Jesus our Lord is coming." After you practice the rhythm several times, practice the words.) Now, boys, the girls are going to carry the tambourines in our parade just like the Israelite women did in Jesus’ day. But I have not forgotten you. I want you to say these words while ...

409. OUR LORD BETRAYED

Sermon

E. Jerry Walker

... moved, and now he was kneeling before Peter. That disciple’s rasping words seemed to tear into the stillness of the room. "Lord, do you wash my feet?" "What I am doing you do not know now, but afterward you will understand." Judas held back ... no part in me." The stupid stare on the big disciple’s face! Hatred for the dullness of the man was like an ache in Judas’ breast. "Lord," Peter said, "not my feet only but also my hands and my head!" "He who has bathed does not need to wash, except for his feet, ...

410. Lord, What A Bountiful God!

John 6:1-15

Sermon

King Duncan

... them up and filled twelve baskets with fragments from the five barley loaves, left by those who had eaten. When the people saw the sign which he had done, they said, `This is indeed the prophet who is come into the world!'" When we sit and wait upon the Lord and when we receive what He has to offer us, we discover that God is indeed a bounteous provider for His children's needs. One of the lessons Christ tried to teach us was the extravagance of God. God is the God who provides in abundance--who sets before ...

411. The Lord's Prayer: Hallowed be Thy Name

Matthew 6:5-15

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... not hallowed." Jesus understood this. It is why Jesus set the hallowing of God''s name at the very beginning of The Lord''s Prayer. I read in the newspaper that the Federal Bureau of Investigation released a report on crime in America that was ... the Holy Spirit. Today it is politically correct to say that we are seeking to build a new world order. Perhaps this petition of The Lord''s Prayer is the place to really begin the new world order--from God''s point of view. For our Hymn of Preparation today, we ...

412. Get The Road Ready For The Lord

Luke 3:1-20

Bulletin Aid

H. Burnham Kirkland

... morning to prepare our hearts to receive him. Leader: Are the paths clear for the whole human race to see God's salvation? People: We will make the path straight for him to travel; we will do our part to clear every stumbling block. Collect Christmas is coming, Lord, and there are many preparations to be made if we are to be ready. Help us, we pray, to concentrate our efforts on clearing our minds and hearts of all that would distract us from the true significance of this season. Then we will be able to ...

413. Why Weren’t You Here, Lord?

John 11:1-45

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

... Sleeper, awake! Rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. (Ephesians 5:14) Collect Lord, our God, we believe. We struggle, we walk in darkness, we walk in light, and we believe ... you again the message of eternal life and salvation. You called to Lazarus. Call to us in our worship, as individuals, and as your church. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, this day we will consider the time you lost a personal friend. We will marvel at your tears. We will shudder at the strong emotions of Mary and Martha. ...

414. Lord of the Dance

Mark 2:13-22

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... as one of the means of grace. But the point should be made, fasting, denial, spiritual disciplines even, are not the heart of the Christian faith. Joy is the heart of the Christian faith. Fasting is permissible, but it is not the center. Joy is the center, because the Lord has come. And with his coming, the time of waiting for good things to happen in our life is over, and the time of becoming who God created us to be, using the power of God's grace, has come. Most of us need to hear that. My experience ...

415. I Am Alive in the Risen Lord

John 20:1-18

Illustration

Robert J. Bryan

... the courage to speak. "Do what you must," he said. "The Word of God says that in Christ I am already dead, and that my real life is hidden with Him in God. It is not my life that is in danger, but yours. I am alive in the risen Lord but you are still dead in your sins. May He spare you from eternal destruction." The leader looked at Sempangi for a long time. Then he lowered his gun and said, "Will you pray for us?" Sempangi did, and from that day those five officers, now converted through the witness ...

416. The Lord Needs No House

2 Samuel 7:1-17, Psalm 89:1-52

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

... ; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations. All: I declare that your steadfast love is established forever; your faithfulness is as firm as the heavens. Amen. (Based on Psalm 89:1-2) Prayer Of Confession No gift this day we offer, Lord, More precious than your Son Who took on flesh, the Living Word, And every battle won. Time conquers, rust has won, And every kingdom gone Reminds us that the times afford No other prize but one, That which we oft ignored, Salvation, through you won ...

417. Baptism Of Our Lord

Mark 1:9-13, Mark 1:1-8, Acts 19:1-22, Genesis 1:1-2:3

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... Belief v. 2. b. Baptism v. 5. c. Body laying on of hands v. 6. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 29 "The voice of the Lord is upon the waters." (v. 3); Psalm 45:2-9; Psalm 89:1-29 Prayer Of The Day: "Father in heaven, at the baptism of Jesus in ... calling to be your children and inheritors with him of everlasting life." Hymn Of The Day: "To Jordan Came The Christ, Our Lord" Theme Of The Day: Water And Spirit Gospel Water and Spirit baptism. Lesson 1 The Spirit moves the water of creation. Lesson ...

418. First Sunday after the Epiphany (Baptism of Our Lord)

Psalm 29:1-11, Isaiah 42:1-9, Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 10:34-43

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... a sinner like us and is consecrated to be God's special Son. Matthew 3:13-17 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Ascribe to the Eternal the glory due to God's name. People: We ... have also received us as brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ and blessed us with the Spirit who inspires these prayers through the same Lord Jesus. Amen PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of life and light and love, we confess that our own lives are too dear to us. By ...

419. Jesus: Liar, Lunatic, Legend, or Lord? - Sermon Starter

John 6:25-59

Illustration

Brett Blair

... a poached egg or he would be the devil of hell. You must take your choice. Either this was, and is, the Son of God, or else a madman or something worse. You can shut him up for a fool or you can fall at his feet and call him Lord and God. But let us not come with any patronizing nonsense about his being a great human teacher. He has not left that open to us." Throughout the book Lewis argues for the truthfulness and importance of the Christian faith. But before we go any further, let me recommend this ...

420. The Transfiguration Of Our Lord

Exodus 24:12-18, Psalm 2 or Psalm 99, Matthew 17:1-13, 2 Peter 1:16-21

Bulletin Aid

Amy C. Schifrin

... love. Make us attentive, that such goodness will not be used to judge neighbors or condemn those who seem different than ourselves, but that from our lips your words of blessing might come to expression, until that day comes when all will look to you alone. Lord, in your mercy, All: hear our prayer. Leader: And for what else do the people of God pray ... Offertory Prayer Leader: Gracious God, All: may our lives be so transformed by your light, that these gifts that we once called ours are now seen as yours ...

421. Save Me, Lord

Matthew 14:22-36

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... the real perils, the life-threatening showdowns, the setbacks and shortfalls, are not sucking faith out of us. The struggles you encounter bring you the opportunity to lean upon the Jesus who walks alongside us and will always respond the call to “Save me, Lord.” Frederick Buechner is one of my favorite writers. In one of his autobiographical works, he provides this summary of his life’s mission: There is no event so common-place but that God is present within it, always leaving you room to recognize ...

422. The Lord’s Great Sacrifice

Luke 23:26-43

Illustration

King Duncan

... you believe that marriages are made in Heaven?" he asked. "Yes," replied the young woman. "And do you?" "Of course," Mendelssohn answered. "I believe that at the birth of each child, the Lord says, 'That boy shall marry that girl.' But in my case, the Lord also added, 'But alas, his wife will have a terrible hump.' "At that moment I called, 'Oh, Lord, that would be a tragedy for her. Please give me the humped back and let her be beautiful.'" We are told that the young woman was so moved by these words that ...

423. Love Your Enemy? Are You Kidding, Lord?

Luke 6:27-38

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... of as enemies, in extending the common courtesies. We cannot be content to act like everyone else in the world, even in the matter of who gets a greeting from us and who does not. God's people are to be different. Love your enemies? Are you kidding, Lord? No. Jesus says, "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you" (Luke 6:27-28). As William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, said, "The only way a Christian has of getting rid of his enemies is ...

424. The Year of the Lord’s Favor

Isaiah 61:1-11

Understanding Series

John Goldingay

... , then, is preaching. Once again the prophet takes up forms of speech as well as actual words from chapters 40–55. The first-person testimony corresponds to 48:16, 49:1–6, and 50:4–9, where it is also “the Lord Yahweh” who speaks (48:16; 50:4, 5, 7, 9). The claim that “the Lord Yahweh’s spirit is on me” recalls the earlier servant passage 42:1 (and as there, capitalizing “Spirit” risks giving a misleading impression). Like the Poet in 49:1–6 and 50:4–9, this prophet reckons to be the ...

425. Assyria, the Lord's Instrument

Isaiah 8:1-10

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... . The “outspread wings” in 8:8 are a figure of God’s protection of his people (cf. Ps. 91:4). God has set the bounds of Assyria’s power. The prophet calls on the nations to recognize that they are pawns in the hands of God. The Lord effectively works out all his plans. The nations cannot stand up against the God who has promised to protect his people. He is Immanuel! There also seems to be an eschatological dimension here, as it foreshadows the end of human resistance to God’s plans. God’s plan ...

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