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4426. Reproached Rolled Away

Joshua 5:1-12

Sermon

Carlyle Fielding Stewart

... and integrity in the face of the forces of annihilation and despair. Many of the Hebrews left Egypt with Moses because they no longer wanted to live as victims but wanted to claim sweet victory over their victimizers by denouncing oppression and permanently leaving Pharaoh’s house. Some of the Hebrews carried the oppressors’ image of them in their minds when some of them, after being sent to scout out the new land, exclaimed that it was impossible to conquer because they looked like grasshoppers in the ...

4427. He Commanded Us to Preach

Acts 10:23b-48

Sermon

Carlyle Fielding Stewart

... matter is God help the preacher who does not preach and God help the church who does not want the pure, unadulterated gospel to be preached to the living and the dead! There is a story of a young preacher who was asked to leave his pastorate by parishioners because his preaching was too “Bible oriented.” His predecessor had preached out of newspapers, sailing manuals, and other instruction booklets, but seldom used the Bible as a text for preaching. When he began his ministry by teaching and preaching ...

4428. A Song of Promise

Zephaniah 3:1-20

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... in that city for some thirty years, most of that time being during the Thirty Years War. Because Eilenburg was a walled city, people from miles around sought refuge there. The overcrowding resulted in famine and pestilence. One pastor left and two died, leaving Rinkart to minister alone. He read burial services for as many as forty and fifty persons in one day. His wife succumbed to the pestilence, and he survived an illness. Rinkart received little support from the town authorities, and eventually was even ...

4429. The Promise of Baptism

Isaiah 43:1-13

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... that, because that suggests there is something wrong with being a Catholic. Likewise, he balked at the title, “Why I am a Catholic.” He wanted to express his faith as he understood it. While he does defend the authoritarian approach of the papacy, he also leaves room for critical observations of the practices of his denomination. When one reads the kind of personal confession we get from Mr. Buckley, we are reminded that all of us should be ready to give an autobiography of the faith that is in us. If ...

4430. The Greatest Show on Earth

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

Drama

Dave Marsh

... 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 FADE) END

4431. Born Again and Again and...

Ephesians 1:1-14

Drama

Dave Marsh

... by God to inherit His plan of salvation. This is a gift of grace, not of anything you can do on your own. He is calling you to come forward, over and over, to assure your spirit that He is living inside you. And if the feeling of His gift leaves you, even for a moment, enter His gates again and He will save you once more!” Katie: Yeah! See? Exactly! John: I made that verse up. Katie: Oh. John: Let me read you the real thing: "And because of what Christ did, all you others too, who heard the Good ...

4432. Father Knows Best?

Luke 6:17-26

Drama

Dave Marsh

... ancient Hebrew art and tradition and was the main food at weddings, funerals, and when folks were raised from the dead. Adam: Well, um, thanks a lot, Dad. This was, er, very enlightening. Um, I’ve got to get ready for school now. (Hands the bible back and leaves) Dad: No problem, Adam. Feel free to come by and ask me anything else. Perhaps tomorrow morning, eh? Heh. Nothing like teaching your boy stuff about God. Now, let’s see (flips through the Bible and puts his finger in it) James 1 eh? “If any of ...

4433. Saturday Night Live?

Drama

Dave Marsh

... : (starts raising voice) Voted for Clinton. April: (raises voice) Jenny and Rich Jeff: (louder) Kids go to public schools. April: (almost yelling) Christy and Jack Jeff: (yelling back) Virginia Tech fans. (btw, this is a rival college football team here in VA) April: (stands up) Argh! You drive me crazy! (leaves) Jeff: Oh, come on honey! We can have fun here! We can, uh, finish our game! I’ll tell you what - I'll take out the questions written in Hebrew! LIGHTS OUT FAST END

4434. The List (A Drama about Prayer)

Drama

Dave Marsh

... with that. Katie: But Pastor Ray said... Dad: Now who knows more, Pastor Ray or Daddy? Don’t answer that… Now go to the bathroom and get a drink of water and then I want you to go back to bed. Got me? Katie: (Kinda sad) Got you, Dad. (she leaves) Dad: Good girl. (turns to Mom) What was she thinking? Mom: Come on, John, she’s only 7. (They start to walk off and fading up on the screen is: "Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs and don’t forget to thank Him ...

4435. You Were Saying?

Drama

Dave Marsh

... over again with person 1 coming in stage left. And so on... If you have a screen to put words up, I've included these in parenthesis and each should fade in when the actor "hears" the Bible talking to them and fade out when the actor leaves the stage. Also, a bit of fun music is a must. Cast: Dad: A guy Mom: A gal Kid: A teen Props: Bible on desk Basket of clothes Even bigger basket of clothes Even BIGGER basket of clothes! Newspaper Circular saw Golf clubs Walkman Schoolbooks & Backpack Telephone Setting ...

4436. They Left Everything

Luke 5:1-11

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... have some pretty important things in your pockets also. Suppose that Jesus said to you that you must give up all of these things and follow him. Could you give up your chewing gum, your shiny rock, your money and go with Jesus? I wonder if Jesus asked me to leave my car, my house and my family to go with him and begin a new church for God if I could go? I hope that my answer would be yes. Nothing in this world is as important as being a follower of Jesus. The disciples made the decision to follow ...

4437. Celebrate Love Everyday

John 13:31-38

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... should even share our love with people who don't like us. We need to love Jesus. Loving Jesus and one another makes us all disciples. As Christians, we should make every day a Valentine's Day and show our love to everyone. I hope you will all leave here today and try to show your love to everyone. Smile at everybody you meet. Share your toys with your brothers and sisters and friends. Help your parents around the house. Share Jesus with others. Tell other people about Jesus and his wonderful love for us. We ...

4438. God First

Mark 8:31--9:1

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... our pleasures, and take time to thank Jesus for all we have. We can even share the way we feel with our friends and help teach them to be followers of Jesus. The next time you want to go fishing or play ball, see if someone needs you before you leave. After you have shared yourself with others, then you can do your own thing. That is what we call being a follower of Jesus. Amen.

4439. Getting Into Practice

Luke 10:1-24

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... practicing how to do it each week. Then, if some day I couldn't be here, you would be able to do it without me, and that would really be good. Jesus wanted the disciples to be ready to do this work without him because he would soon be leaving them. As we know, the Apostles did a very good job being missionaries after Jesus rose from the dead and went back to heaven. This story helps us to remember that we need to keep practicing being Christians -- so that when your minister or your Sunday school teacher or ...

4440. Oh, How The Mighty Have Fallen

Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56

Sermon

Brett Blair

... Wesley gave her what little money he had. Later he looked around his room and saw his extra clothes and fashionable wig. He cried out, “O Lord, have these been bought with the blood of the poor?” If we die with lots of money in investments, leaving huge amounts to children who don’t really need it, while people in Memphis are homeless, hungry, and in despair, God will surely call us to account. Let’s suppose that you have three grown children. One son is a company vice president in Atlanta, earning ...

4441. A Different View

Luke 2:41-52

Illustration

Brett Blair

... man while others may see you as hot headed. Only you really know the truth. Why do we tend not to not recognize the nature of other people? Perhaps, most of the time, it is a simple case of forgetting. Mary, Jesus' mother, was upset with her son for leaving the caravan and staying behind in Jerusalem. In a moment of anger she lost her head, and said to him, like any mother, "Wait till your father Joseph hears about this! To which Jesus replies, "Didn't you know I would be in MY Father's house." You know ...

4442. The Spirit Has Landed

Luke 3:1-38

Sermon

Brett Blair

... the Pastor articulated the number of sermons preached and the prominent pulpits occupied. But Saint Peter said no one had heard them in heaven. The discouraged servant enumerated his community involvement. He was told they were not recorded. Sorrowfully, the pastor turned to leave, when Peter said, "Stay a moment, and tell me, are you the man who fed the sparrows?" "Yes," the Scotsman replied, "but what does that have to do with it?" "Come in," said Saint Peter, "the Master of the sparrows wants to thank ...

4443. Rich Man or Poor Man?

Drama

Dave Marsh

... Rock? I mean, what about that song? "I'm just a bill, yes I'm only a bill." That should explain everything about money! Kim: (stands up) Dad! That song is about getting a bill through Congress! Argh!!! I've got to get ready for school. (sarcastic) Thanks a lot. (leaves) Teri: (looks up at Dave) Good job, Einstein. LIGHTS OUT FAST END

4444. 82 Questions (A Drama About Dealing With Anxiety)

Drama

Dave Marsh

... that? Do I need a new roof? How much is that going to cost? How can I afford that? (takes a deep breath) Where’s Sandy? Where’s the kids? Where could they be? Isn’t it 6 o’clock? How come there’s no note? Doesn’t she always leave a note? Is she ok? Is her car here? Has she been in an accident? Should I call the police? Or the hospitals? What if they’re hurt on some road somewhere? Wouldn’t they talk about accidents on the news? Dave: (turns on the TV) Why is the news ...

4445. The Next 5 (A Drama about Love)

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Drama

Dave Marsh

... … hmmm. Oh, there you go – Raquel Welch! Beth: Raquel Welch, huh? Dave: Yeah. Raquel Welch. Beth: You turned down Mother Theresa, Martha Stewart and Oprah so I could be more like Raquel Welch huh? Dave: Um,…. yeah…I guess. Beth: (rolls her eyes and picks up the laundry basket and leaves) Brilliant game, Dave. Dave: (shouts after her) Hey, come on. Come back. I’ll do it again. Beth? (pulls a ball out of his pocket) How about a game of Sink Ball? LIGHTS OUT FAST END

4446. Yes or No?

Matthew 5:1-12

Drama

Dave Marsh

... the list to him) Dan: Oh, I don’t need a list (being macho here) Jackie: (continues to extend the list and looks at him knowingly) Dan: (mumbling and attempting to smile) I need a list... (takes the list) Have a good day. Jackie: Bye! (she leaves) Dan: (looks at the list and jumps up and declares...) Well, better get started! (lights fade out to black. Start Happy music and fade lights back up after 3 seconds) Dan: (Dan is putting a couple of golf balls across the carpet. He shouts triumphantly...) Tiger ...

4447. Father Knows Best?

Matthew 5:1-12

Drama

Dave Marsh

... Hebrew art and tradition and was the main food at weddings, funerals, and when folks were raised from the dead. Adam: Well, um, thanks a lot, Dad. This was, er, very enlightening. Um, I’ve got to get ready for school now. (Hands the bible back and leaves) Dave: No problem, Adam. Feel free to come by and ask me anything else. Perhaps tomorrow morning, eh? Heh. Nothing like teaching your boy stuff about God. Now, let’s see (flips through the Bible and puts his finger in it) James 1 eh? “If any of ...

4448. A Man, A Woman, and the Test of Doom (A Drama about Marriage)

Drama

Dave Marsh

... pts. 3. Do you call your wife from work at least once a day? ...add 7 pts. 4. Once a week? …subtract 20 points. 5. Does your wife know your Internet password? ...add 5 pts. 6. Does it contain any part of her name? ...add 15 pts. 7. Do you leave the lid on the toilet seat up? …subtract 15 pts. 8. Do you own a minivan? ...add 10 pts. 9. Does your wife drive a sportier car than you? ...add 15 pts. 10. Do you drive the minivan while your wife drives the sports car? ...add 25 pts. Jason: Okay ...

4449. Wisdom Sold Separately

Drama

Dave Marsh

... ! MOW THE LAWN OF THE LORD! Tracy: Mow the lawn of the Lord? Jim: Yes, yes. Don’t you see? It’s a sign. Tracy: (Picks up her laundry basket) It’s a sign, all right. A sign you’re losing your mind. (picks up a few more clothes and leaves) Jim: Wait, honey! Come back. Don’t you see? The lawn of the Lord must be mowed. God helps those who mow themselves! WHAT A MAN MOWS, HE WILL ALSO REAP!!! (LIGHTS OUT FAST) END

4450. The Game of Life (A Drama about Personal Accountability)

Drama

Dave Marsh

... know. Vicki: Guys?? Sandy: It has nothing to do with that. Jack: It has everything to do with that. Sandy: Hey, all I’m saying is that if you’re gonna take care of that kid, you’d better get your priorities straightened out. Vicki: Bye. (frustrated. Gets up and leaves. Jack and Sandy don’t even notice.) Jack: My priorities? Have you taken a look at that Bible of yours? It has enough dust on it to choke a horse! Sandy: Hey, I’ve got to take care of the kids all day, not to mention picking up for ...

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