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426. How Not To Throw A Party

Luke 14:1-14

Sermon

Alex Gondola

... of The Kingdom of God. Once again we hosted a Day of Hospitality for guests from the NOAH Shelter in Hyannis. Twenty-two people, equally divided between churchmembers and guests, had a picnic on our lawn. It was a perfect afternoon: blue sky, lots of sun, but not too warm. The hot dogs and hamburgers were just the way I remembered them as a child, when my goal was to wolf down as many as I could (before I got sick). The Ice Cream Smuggler sent over ice cream. One of our guests said it was the best ice ...

427. Prayers for Memorial Day, Election, Thanksgiving

Bulletin Aid

Rolland R. Reece

... hear, like the Bible and our Sunday School class. Did you ever chuckle at our prayers? Now, years later, we turn to the same kind of prayer. However, we like to think that we are more sophisticated. So we thank you for a balanced diet, warm clothing, and insulation that keeps the cold from our rooms. We thank you for cars that plow through the snow, music that lifts our spirits, prayers that touch our wounded souls, and health care that often borders on the miraculous. While recent hurricanes, earthquakes ...

428. Prayers for Pentecost

Bulletin Aid

Rolland R. Reece

... voices mingled with those of family and friends give witness to our faith. The words describe the purpose of our existence in ways that are forever fresh and new. The music sinks deeply into our memories until one day we hear ourselves humming a hymn that warms our hearts, grants us courage, and inspires us with hope. Then we are unspeakably thankful. What a joy, what a challenge it is to give attention to your word from the scriptures. At times your word is so plain that we cannot but understand. At other ...

429. Wedding: Unity Candle

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Derl G. Keefer

... that does last forever. (Bride) and (Groom), as you vow to share your love with each other forever, remember the Source of eternal love. Add the energy of God's great love for you to your love for each other and nothing can stop your marriage from burning bright and warm forever. God be with you and give to you that love which is eternal.

430. Wedding: Faith, Hope, And Love

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Derl G. Keefer

... talks about love. Not only does he want to bring it back down to earth. At the same time, he wants to point our attention back up to God. Because the kind of love Paul was talking about is more than romantic love, greater than even the warm companionship that is so special between lifelong partners. Paul is talking about a love in which you actually forget yourself and are willing to sacrifice life itself for another person, just as Jesus did in going to the cross. In ordinary people like us, that kind of ...

431. Why Do People Suffer?

Mark 15:33-41

Sermon

David O. Bales

... this way, and thus suffering is God's judgment upon us." Susan Ingraham, registered nurse and licensed midwife, sat comfortably straight in her pew, as though she had been taught how to sit in model's school. Her perfectly formed half smile was so pleasant it warmed all who saw her -- especially Chrissy. In Susan's mind she shrieked, "You can't hold a dying infant in your hands trying with all your wit and might to blow and pump life into it while its mother groans in hemorrhage beside you -- you can ...

432. Adam And Eve,The First People

Genesis 3:1-24

Sermon Aid

Peter C. Garrison

... the serpent like sharp stones. The serpent told Eve that God was a liar. He put it this way: "You will not die; for God knows that when you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God knowing good and evil." Eve gasped. The warm breeze made her shiver. Her mind raced, "What a thing to say about God! Who does this serpent think he is, God almighty? Oh, what a thing for him to say." But as Eve looked at the beautiful tree that delighted her eyes, and saw the good fruit hanging on ...

433. Dad, Does God Play Football?

Drama

Karren Boehr

... the world parades before God's people as everyday fare. However, sometimes "everyday fare" can rob us of the very life of Christ. Setting: An ordinary family living room Characters:FATHER: Energetic, an obvious football fanaticSON: Twelve to fourteen years old, warm, open, serious thinker Costumes: Modern casual at home dress; Son has on a football cap Props: Two chairs, or a chair and a couch, television, phone, large bowl of popcorn, tape of a football game Scene: The present, Saturday afternoon FATHER ...

434. Through The Back Door

Drama

Karren Boehr

... 's pretty well set. (Sarcastically) So ... it's time to do the ole "let's get the church excited again" routine. Time to work on upping the ole membership, stir up the ole spiritual juices, get those statistics increased. After all, when you get a few new warm bodies, it means things are looking up. Whoopie! The church is alive and well on planet earth. You know, congregations do this so often, I can already predict every move. Oh, sure, they work at coming up with some new techniques. And I'll admit, once ...

435. When God Has Other Plans

Drama

Karren Boehr

... religious on me. I can't believe it! I get stuck in this boring cocoon, and my only companion is a nut who's willing to be whatever God wants him/her to be. Well, you'll see. I am going to be a fish. I will swim in the warm currents, and eat, and play, and fall in love ... 2ND CATERPILLAR: And chew on someone's sharp, spiny hook, and end up in someone's frying pan. Hey, wake up, go for what God's got planned for your life. He knows what will make you happy and fulfilled. After ...

436. Graduation Is Not For Angels

Drama

Karren Boehr

... 've arrived, my friend. Our job is done. We've gotten our little treasures to that big day, with us and them intact, which is no small accomplishment. After the great graduation ceremony this afternoon, you and I can put our feet up, send for tickets to some warm spot in the tropics, lounge on the beach, and recuperate. 1ST ANGEL: Excuse me, but I don't think you read the fine print of your contract. 2ND ANGEL: Hey, our little imps are history! Over the stage! Grown up! They make their own way now. No more ...

437. That Heavenly Call

Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:26-38

Drama

Karren Boehr

... ! Please find this man and send him back to my office. We have some unfinished business to complete. Please ... find him! Scene III: Matthew 1:18-19 Scene: Mary's apartment three months later Characters: MARY: Same character as Scenes I and II JOSEPH: Warm young man, Mary's fiance, confident, well educated Costumes: Both Mary and Joseph are in casual modern attire Props: Two chairs, end table, footstool, two glasses of tea Setting: Two chairs and an end table sit center stage in casual grouping, one has a ...

438. Is Christ In The Manger?

Drama

Karren Boehr

... :FATHER: Middle-aged, typical middle-class breadwinnerMOTHER: Vivacious, committed to her familyCOREY: Six- to eight-year-old boy JOHN: Eight- to nine-year-old boy Costumes: Father is in casual at-home attire, mother and two boys wear coats, mittens, warm hats Props: Table, overstuffed chair, newspaper, angel for top of tree, packages and sacks, electric razor with long cord (Spotlight on) (FATHER is sitting in chair reading newspaper, obviously relaxed. MOTHER and boys are around table with coats on as ...

439. Holy Hype

Matthew 11:1-19

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... right -- you're in the spotlight -- the cameras are rolling and I have this wacked out speech that will have them in your pocket. It's great, you'll see. Now, listen, this speech, yeah, I wrote it myself. I think it combines just the right amount of humor to warm up the audience and then we have some salient points and examples and I wrote some of those parables that you like to tell. And then you end up with a teary-eyed appeal for a conclusion that will melt even the hardest heart and get those people to ...

440. To Climb A Mountain

Matthew 4:23-25, Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 4:12-17

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... : Outerwear for bitter cold Time: The present Cast: GUIDE GIRL BOY MAN READER GUIDE: (Seated in his mountain cabin. There is a knock at the door.) Hmm, late for callers. (Guide opens the door to reveal three strangers) Come in out of the cold. Here, the fire will warm you. GIRL: Thank you. BOY: Yes, thanks. GUIDE: You're welcome. What brings you to my mountain? It's a difficult climb for most people. MAN: Well, I guess we're no different than most people, but we had to come. GUIDE: Had to? MAN: We want to ...

441. God the Creator

Genesis 1:1-2:3

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... Lord, so often in the hassle of daily life we have lost our awareness that You created and are still in control of the universe. In our pride we somehow reason we are the ones in control of our destiny and history, yet we cannot so much as control the warm summer breeze. Forgive us, Lord, and as we return our lives to Your control, bless us. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns A Mighty Fortress God of Grace And God Of Glory All Creatures Of Our God And King

442. The Season Of The Resurrection

John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31

Bulletin Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... existence is to love -- you and one another. We open ourselves anew to your Holy Spirit of love, and pray that you will love others through us. Introduction to the Act of Taking Responsibility We can begin taking responsibility for ourselves by asking God to warm our cold hearts, soften our rigid wills, bend our false pride, so that loving will become our primary reason for being. Response "Our Father, Which Art (Who Are) in Heaven" The choir(s) will sing the line of the prayer, and the congregation will ...

443. Gifts of Lent II: Mary Gives Her Perfume

Matthew 26:6-13

Drama

Donald Neidigk

... !" he gasped the words out. "Make things ready! Be quick! The Teacher and the disciples are just down the road!" Be quick? Make ready? How do you quickly prepare for the arrival of thirteen men? Martha tried. I knew it was a hopeless task, so I just welcomed Jesus as warmly as I could and sat down on the floor to listen while he taught. That really frustrated Martha. "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" I thought surely I would be in trouble. But I ...

444. Designated Son Of God

Romans 1:1-17

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

... in a red cape and very pregnant, with long golden braids, came to take my arm; to a little log cabin she led me. Tired, we wrapped ourselves in quilts and sat near a blazing fire, drank spiced cider, and laughed like children. I felt cared for and warm like scarcely I could remember. The woman smiled at me radiantly and began to undo her yellow braids. I threw another log on the fire. At last I asked, "Is your baby due soon?" And she, with a calm, expectant smile answered, "Oh yes, very soon."3 Our God ...

445. Moving At The Speed Of Light: At The Jordan

Acts 10:23b-48

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

... ? "Come with me," the usher replies. The two arrive at the pastor's study a few minutes before worship is to begin. The pastor has not seen this man before. They chat briefly. The pastor explains baptism. "This church does not regularly baptize adults," the pastor warmly explains, "so this is a very special Sunday for us and for you." In a few minutes, the pastor baptizes the man and at the close of the service the church greets in friendliness the newly baptized fellow. They never hear from him again. The ...

446. Moving At The Speed Of Light: Nazareth: Family Ties

1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

... the leash, dangling outside the car above the speeding pavement until we stopped ... That dog always seemed a little longer to me after hanging out there like that. And we always made it to the little town where my mother grew up. We always found a warm welcome; always good food, clean beds, good conversation, and many games of checkers. These were very pleasant times almost entirely except for the visits of a few in town who never seemed to understand how or why my mother could have moved so far away. They ...

447. Just In Time

Ephesians 1:1-14

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

... worst of it. All has gone well apart from the weather. The news that a heart was coming had reached the airport in plenty of time for the pilot to ready her plane for take off. By the time the ambulance arrived with sheriff escort, the engines were warm and ready to taxi onto the runway. The controller held air traffic as the two-engine craft sped down the runway and lifted into the air. But now the weather: Will she be able to complete her route? "Continue ahead," comes the report, "but landing may be a ...

448. The Easy Way Out

Luke 4:1-13

Sermon

Glenn E. Ludwig

... musical lessons? I think not. All of us face days filled with the temptation to take the easy way out. Do we put on our sweats and walk or run this morning? No! It's raining, and we don't went to get sick. So, we snuggle down in the warm bed for another hour or two. What about the issue we've been avoiding with our spouse? Now would be a good time to talk it out. But, no, the kids will be home soon and we will get interrupted. And anyway, maybe the issue will go away by itself ...

449. The Mechanics Of Prayer

Matthew 6:5-15, Luke 11:1-13

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... move but we make no sound. Why do we do that? We need silent words to express our thoughts, petitions, and feelings. You may picture Christ sitting in the chair next to you. You speak to him as you would speak to your dearest friend. It is warm, personal, and intimate. You tell him how much you love him and share your secrets, hopes, and dreams. This makes the prayer too personal to share with other humans. Oswald Chambers wrote, "The real reason for prayer is intimacy of relation with our Father." We may ...

450. You Can Be Beautiful

Hosea 14:1-9

Sermon

Michael B. Brown

... comes forward, and he throws his arms around them and hugs them. He says he has kept notes of the things they whisper while in his embrace. Some older women say: "You are the first man to hold me since my husband died 20 years ago. I had forgotten how warm it feels." Occasionally men will whisper: "My dad used to hug me when he came home from work, and I've never told anyone how much I miss him. Just now, I feel like a child again." Sometimes teenagers vocalize: "I am the victim of abuse, and for this brief ...

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