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4426. A Book With Answers

Ephesians 5:17b

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: A Bible. Lesson: Try to find what the Lord wants you to do. Key verse 17. Boys and girls, I have Bible here today. How many of you have Bibles of your own? (Response) What is a Bible good for anyway? (Respons) You have noticed I am sure that we use the Bible every Sunday here at church. We read out of it, sometimes from three places. And almost always when we have a sermon it begins with something from the Bible. In fact, ...

4427. Where's The Treasure?

Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

Thomas Long

... , and thinks holy thoughts, and performs holy deeds, would be a good place to leave the treasure. There are signs that God did indeed consider leaving the treasure with his priest Zechariah. Zechariah was an ordinary priest, with the ordinary priestly responsibilities of burning incense and making sacrifices up at the Temple, and he had done the ordinary thing of marrying Elizabeth, herself the daughter of a priest. But he and Elizabeth had one very extraordinary problem. They had no children -- could have ...

4428. They Also Serve Who Wait

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

Thomas Long

... the civil rights movement, a group of white ministers issued a public statement urging Dr. Martin Luther King, in the name of the Christian faith, to be more patient in his quest for justice and to relax the relentless struggle for civil rights. King's response came in the form of the famous "Letter from Birmingham Jail." In the letter, King indicated that he had received similar requests for delay, indeed, that he had just gotten a letter from a "white brother in Texas" who wrote, "... It is possible you ...

4429. A Service Of Light

John 1:1-18

Bulletin Aid

J. B. Quisenberry

... last two verses are sung in English by the congregation. During the congregational singing, the children recess, preferably through a side exit.) Sermon Hymn "It Came Upon A Midnight Clear" Benediction May the love of the Christ child fill your hearts and guide your actions. Go in his peace. Benediction Response "Let There Be Peace On Earth" Postlude

4430. Lent 2

Mk 8:31-38 · Rom 4:13-25; 8:31-39 · Gen 17:1-7, 15-16; 22:1-18 · Ps 22

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... make of his line a great nation. God initiates and confirms his covenant as an act of grace. Abraham is told that he and his descendants must also keep God's covenant (v. 9). The concept of covenant, a relationship involving promises, duties and responsibilities, is the golden thread that ties together all of scripture. In our day the freedom of the individual is exalted above covenantal relationships. Is it any wonder that the fabric of society is becoming unraveled? We need to hold up high the importance ...

4431. Lent 5

John 12:20-36, Jeremiah 30:1--31:40, Hebrews 4:14-5:10

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... wheat which must first die in order to give rise to new life. In the same way, Jesus teaches that we must first lose our lives before we can find them. What to pray in time of trouble (v. 27). The prospect of the cross caused a very human response within the soul of Jesus. He was troubled. The first instinct when confronting trouble is to run, to escape. Jesus did not pray that God would spare him suffering or remove the cross. No, he prayed for the strength to carry through the Father's will. We would do ...

4432. Passion Sunday

Mk 14:1 - 15:47 · Isa 50:4-9 · Phil 2:5-11 · Ps 31:9-16

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... his Master for the price of a slave. His loyalty definitely had its price. Does ours? Cowardice and the cross. The time of crisis brings out the good and evil in all of us. In the story of Jesus' suffering and death we see mostly cowardly responses. Judas betrayed his Master. The unnamed young man (14:51-52), probably John Mark, nakedly flees the danger. Peter, the Rock, professes stalwart loyalty but denies that he even knows Jesus in the courtyard of the high priest (14:66-72). Pilate was convinced of ...

4433. Proper 10

Mark 6:14-29, 2 Samuel 6:1-23, Ephesians 1:1-14

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... haphazard; he chose us before the world was created. Most Christians see in their baptism the locus of God's personal choice of them to be his own. Baptism is viewed as our adoption by God into his family (v. 5). This choice calls for a grateful response. To be holy (v. 5). Why did God choose us? That we might live holy lives. Hagios means to be set apart or separate. God commanded Israel to come out from amidst the people and be separate and holy, worshipping only the Lord. Christians are likewise called ...

4434. Advent 3

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

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... of his Spirit. Clothed for salvation. The prophet uses the image of clothing several times in this passage (vv. 2, 10). God has clothed his people with the garment of salvation and the robe of righteousness (God's action) and the garment of praise (our response to God's salvation). He pictures a wedding feast where the bride and groom are decked out in their festive robes. God would marry his sinful people once more and there will be much rejoicing. Lesson 2: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24 Keepers of the flame ...

4435. Advent 4

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... sinful, the weak and the undeserving. God grants his favor to all who freely let the gospel conceive new life in their hearts. Holy Fear. When Mary encountered the angel her first impulse was fear, even though the message was one of grace (v. 29). Such a response is quite natural, as we can see from numerous accounts in scripture. When we sinners stand in the presence of the One who is eternal and holy, we are overwhelmed with a sense of our imperfection. However, for those who are open to his grace, God ...

4436. Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:16-18, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2

Bulletin Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... strongly." How our sins must make God sigh! A person usually sighs when bored, grieved, angered or under pressure. A sigh serves as a pause that allows a person to get control of his emotions. Giving pause allows a person to alter or change his response in a more creative direction. God's sigh (repentance) breathes new life into our broken relationship with the Ground Of Our Being. What makes God sigh? Our sins. When we sigh (pause to reconsider and repent), God inspires us with his Spirit to turn our ...

4437. Christ The King

John 18:28-40, 2 Samuel 23:1-7, Daniel 7:1-14, Revelation 1:1-3, Revelation 1:4-8

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... see his kingly power. Gospel: John 18:33-37 Jesus is brought before Pontius Pilate's judgment seat. He has been charged with treason because his enemies report that he claims to be king of the Jews. Pilate asks Jesus if he really believes himself to be a king. The response of Jesus is ambiguous. "You say that I am." This can mean: You say that I am and it is true or that's just a charge that my enemies have made to you. I believe that Jesus is accepting the title of king but at the same time redefining ...

4438. Epiphany 5

Job 7:1-7, Isaiah 40:1-31, Mark 1:29-39, 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... entered Simon's home. Immediately Jesus took her by the hand and lifted her to health. Right after that she began serving them. Did he heal her so that he might gain a servant? No, love motivated Jesus to lift her up. Service was the woman's response of gratitude. Who are the people whom you've encountered recently who need a love-lift? House calls. Not many physicians are willing to make house calls any more. The sick are required to come to the physician. Jesus made house calls from the very beginning of ...

4439. Good Friday

John 19:28-37, Hebrews 10:1-18, Isaiah 52:13--53:12, John 18:1-11, John 19:38-42, John 19:17-27

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... they loved so dearly. Lent and Holy Week call on us to remain near the cross. Mission accomplished (19:28). Jesus is in control of his life and his death. He has finished the mission the Father assigned him. He had completed his earthly responsibilities (commending his mother to John) and he had fulfilled the scripture passages concerning himself. His last words were: "It is finished!" Mission accomplished! Who of us does not pray that our mission will be accomplished when we are ready to give up our spirit ...

4440. Proper 17

James 1:19-27, Song of Songs 2:1-17, Mark 7:1-23

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... major on minors. The scribes and Pharisees got caught in this trap. Outward religious ritual assumed a place of paramount importance. They got all bent out of shape when some of the Lord's disciples were seen eating with defiled (unwashed) hands. Jesus' response to them can be paraphrased in this manner: "Don't get all upset about defiled hands; rather be concerned defiled hearts, hearts that are blackened by sin." The defilement comes from inside the human heart. Lives must follow where your lips lead (v ...

4441. Proper 19

James 3:1-12, Proverbs 1:20-33, Mark 8:31--9:1, Mark 8:27-30

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... thought that following Jesus would be sweetness and glory. 4. Do we, like Peter, reject the cross? 5. Those who reject the cross are servants of Satan (v. 33). 6. Following Christ means taking up our cross (v. 34). Jesus saw Peter's response to the cross as the embodiment of Satan (v. 33). Such attitudes are humanistic rather than theocentric. These attitudes are embodied in a Satanic movement in America, as the following quote reveals: The most infamous public Satanist organization is Anton LaVey's Satanic ...

4442. Proper 23

Job 23:1-9, 16-17, Mark 10:17-31, Hebrews 4:12-16

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... of heaven when material things have a hold on you. COMMENTARY Old Testament: Job 23:1-9, 16-17 Job responds to Eliaphaz, one of Job's friends and supposed comforters. Job wants to talk with God face to face, to make his case and hear God's response. But Job experiences only God's absence and it upsets him. Job's arguments sounds like what humanistic philosophers of the twentieth century have said about the so-called death of God. Yet the absence of God is a feeling that even the most pious individual has ...

4443. Proper 25

Hebrews 7:11-28, Job 42:7-17, Job 42:1-6, Mark 10:46-52

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... ve dealt with. One has not returned my calls and the other didn't bother to show up for an appointment. Good legal counsel is not always available, not by a long shot. Unfortunately, the same can be said for many others in positions of responsibility and authority. Out text states that "...he always lives to make intercession for them" (us) (v. 25b). Christ is our eternally available high priest. Outline: 1. Modern business caters to making things easily available and convenient. 2. Yet, the help we need is ...

4444. Proper 28

Mk 13:1-32 · Heb 10:11-25 · 1 Sam 1:4-20 · Ps 16

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... you than ten sons?" (v. 8). Their love was precious in and of itself. She moved from sulking to supplication (vv. 8-11). Peninnah, Hannah's rival, really got under Hannah's skin, so much so that she went into a major sulk. Her husband's loving response brought her out of her sulk. From that point, Hannah rightly determined that supplication in the house of the Lord would be the more creative route to take. Her sincere supplication led to life for her and many other people as well. Epistle: Hebrews 10:10-14 ...

4445. Proper 4

Mark 2:23-3:6, 1 Samuel 3:1--4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... of judgment on Eli and his house. Eli was apparently a good man but weak. He had some sons that were real rebels, corrupt, immoral and greedy. Yet this father would not punish his sons for their sins, nor contain their lawlessness. He failed the primary responsibility of any parent, to discipline. His failure to reign in his sons led to the destruction of the house of Eli (vv. 12-14). Dr. James Dobson wrote a book titled Dare To Discipline. If we do not dare to discipline many people will reap the whirlwind ...

4446. Proper 7

Mk 4:35-41 (5:1-20) · 2 Cor 5:14-21; 6:1-13 · 1 Sam 1:32-49 · Job 38:1-11, 16-18 · Ps 9

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... Thinking. Sermon Angle: Norman Vincent Peale gained great fame and a large following with his positive thinking philosophy. I have problems with his philosophy when it is pushed too far because it seems to psychologize the gospel and place the emphasis on human response rather than God's grace. But let's not throw out the proverbial baby with the bath water. We all have experienced the destructive consequences of negative thinking and the power of positive thinking. The important point is that the source of ...

4447. The Transfiguration

2 Corinthians 4:1-18, 2 Kings 2:1-18, Mark 9:2-13

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... reality leaves many people skeptical in our western world. We put credence only in that which we can experience through our senses. On the other hand, the new age movement, which readily embraces all sorts of spirituality, may be a response to our shallow materialism. The problem here is that spiritual reality is sought for its own sake and is often divorced from biblical revelation. The three texts for Transfiguration relate transforming encounters with God's Spirit. Elisha was transformed through ...

4448. Trinity

Isaiah 6:1-13, John 3:1-21

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... turned away. People: And some who have never heard the good news Christ came to share. Leader: Then let us recommit our lives to sharing the Gospel for all to hear. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O Lord, we come before You just now accepting the responsibilities You would place upon us as part of Your church today and asking You to walk with us and lead us in all that we do. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, all too many times we have taken the role of being Your church in ...

4449. Praise The Lord!

Psalm 148:13

Illustration

John E. Sumwalt

The Board of Bethlehem Community Church gathered for its monthly meeting with solemn resolve. They were the largest, most prestigious congregation in their region, and with that honor came some serious responsibility. Every other year they hosted the Bishop's Winter Renewal Retreat for forty to fifty area pastors. Bethlehem Church's beautiful facility provided meeting rooms and meals for the specially invited clergy and guest speakers. The details were always impeccably managed. Each retreat closed with ...

4450. Love In Action

1 John 3:11-24

Sermon

Mark J. Molldrem

... takes care of the sheep. Lynn determined to be the hands and voice of the Good Shepherd for her mother. Every visit she would carefully brush her mother's hair, snow white now and thinning, but still long and soft. It broke her heart to hear in weak response, "And who are you, dear?" Sometimes as she combed her hair, she would sing for her mom between the tears, sing songs that she learned on her mother's knee years ago. "That's lovely, dear. God bless you. Your name again?" Lynn is a good sheep, who ...

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