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4476. God Said It. I Accept It. That Settles It.

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

Sermon

Carl B. Rife

... in a larger context, they can be helpfully applied in this area also. Scripture, according to Wesley, is the primary source of God's revelation to us. We should in no way diminish this primacy. The scriptures are a record of God's revelation and human response to that revelation. God uses that crystallized record to breakthrough repeatedly to us to communicate his will and way. "As we immerse ourselves in the biblical testimony, as we open our minds and hearts to the Word of God through the words of persons ...

4477. Jesus Rejected

Mark 15:1-15

Sermon

R. Sheldon MacKenzie

... will bear. Whether this was true when Jesus appeared before Pilate we will never know. We do know that Pilate began to wonder whether all he was hearing was correct. Especially in view of the silence of the accused. The silence of Jesus is the most dignified response he could make, in the face of the persistent interrogation by his enemies, and in view of the sly attempt to destroy him by innuendo. And all of it against the background of a mob so stirred up that it clamored for his death. The rejection of ...

4478. "The Rejection Of Royalty"

Psalm 22:1-31

Sermon

R. Sheldon MacKenzie

The language in this passage is remarkably restrained.There is no attempt in it to create sympathy for Jesus.There is no attempt to incite hatred toward those responsible for the actual crucifixion itself.This is an event far too solemn for that sort of thing.The facts are stated and left to stand for themselves.There is no additional comment of any kind.In a passage where the language is so carefully chosen the reader must go through ...

4479. Lent 4

Luke 13:18-22 · Joel 2:12-19

Bulletin Aid

Jack Brownlee

... sure. But we must also be very precise in our accusations against this charlatan, and make documentation as prescribed so that we may take lawful action against this heretic. God's word is clear. Eating with those unclean, eating with hands unclean, both bring the response of condemnation from the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The scripture teaches and confirms: we must be pure." "He is in our town now!" a voice burst into the synagogue. "He is just off the square. We must stop him from blaspheming in ...

4480. The TV Revolution

Sermon

Michael Rogness

... the age of preaching gone for good? Not at all! There is now, and never will be, no substitute for the spoken word of preaching. To sell out to this new medium age and deliver sermons as frothy after-breakfast entertainment would be a shabby response to the magnificent calling of gospel preaching. In spite of all the electronic wizardry of television, words are still what makes us human. The Christian Gospel cannot be communicated without them. Jesus is the Word of God made incarnate, and the good news of ...

4481. He Came Seeking Fruit

Luke 13:1-9

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... is said about whether the little wasp so necessary for pollinating figs, was there. Perhaps there were none of them around. It appears that the gardener felt that he may not have done all he could to help it to produce. It must be acknowledged that his first responsibility was to care for the grape vines. It may have been that he had not given much thought or attention to this lone fig tree, and felt that its failure to produce was his fault. The tree had been planted there by the owner's instruction. Now ...

4482. What Do You Expect Your Religion To Do?

James 1:1-18

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... with a wholesome and helpful understanding of God and humanity's relation with him. It should help us to recognize the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. From these concepts we are enabled to develop social consciousness and group responsibilities. This helps us to establish communication and personal interaction between God and man, and man to all mankind. We should expect our religion to provide us with literacy in faith and the ethical performances of life. The purpose of religious education ...

4483. Elements Of Devotion

Acts 17:16-34

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... or crucifixes, or pictures of artists' concepts of the Christ in their homes, as reminders of what they believe and feel in relation to God. There is also the devotion that is self-giving, expressing itself in filial love, acts of kindness and goodness, and unswerving responsibility. Within all of us there is the spiritual urge to love and to be loved by God and people. Knowing that we are loved is one of the essentials to happiness and the drive to be creative. People want to be appreciated as being both ...

4484. For Goodness Sake

Mark 10:17-31

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... absolute predicate good." Matthew's gospel phrases Jesus' question a bit differently than does Mark and Luke, to read, "Why do you ask me about what is good?" In this story there arises the matter of sinlessness of both the inquirer and Jesus. The response of Jesus points to obedience to the Law as the primary requirement for human goodness. The seeker feels that though he has been obedient, something is still missing, so he asks, "What else is necessary?" The answer is, "Total commitment." Jesus was aware ...

4485. When The Heart Is Right Before God

Acts 8:9-25

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... getting the special power that he did not have. His motivation was seriously wrong. All of us, in any aspect of life, may get our priorities confused, and may do that which is not right because of our refusal to consider the true issues of morality and responsibility. Sometimes people get the idea that older people don't have such problems! Let us beware. We never become so old that temptation cannot assail us. For instance, it is easy for us, in the name of senior years to get the idea that because we are ...

4486. A Larger Design For Living

Matthew 7:24-29

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... making excuses and be one with God's purposes." That phrase triggered the title for this message. People sometimes have a limited view of life, which is often self-imposed. There are those who hesitate to be concerned about it because they prefer not to be responsible for what they might discover. There are those who feel it is easier to plod along like a work horse wearing a blind sided bridle, so as not to be distracted. Great living requires a larger view of life than our own self interests. There are ...

4487. What Is That In Your Hand?

Exodus 4:1-17

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... we do, they must be nurtured, protected, loved, and revered. Moses became the great prophet of his people, and Aaron their priest. Both carried rods of wood in their hands, but more importantly, they carried love for their people and a sense of divine responsibility for their hearts, minds, and souls. So should we, especially if we are older, more experienced, and have more to love than do those who are younger. We never grow too old to love and lift the hearts and souls of others. The Aaronic Benediction ...

4488. What Did You Say?

Exodus 1:1-22

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... young boys my brother and I were having a fun fight with feather pillows at our grandmother's home. She came in as we were doing so, and said, "Boys, if you break the pillow seams and the feathers come out of the casing, you will be responsible for picking up every one of them, and putting them back into the pillow." The fun war stopped instantly. We knew we were accountable to our grandmother. Words said in anger, carelessly, or harmfully are much like the feathers in a pillow. If they escape, they are ...

4489. Expect Great Things To Happen!

Genesis 15:1-18

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... should do no less than our best in faith and our personal part in fulfillment! Being old or needing care in a retirement center or a nursing home doesn't mean that we are useless or ineffectual. It may mean that we are charged with serious responsibility for inspiring those who come after us in ways that we could not otherwise accomplish. We must expect great things to happen! The Closing Prayer: Gracious Lord, grant that we shall not be like the impatient servant portrayed in the 12th chapter of the Gospel ...

4490. If We Are Dreamers

Joel 2:18-27, Joel 2:28-32

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... day I brought a child into such a world." Then I awoke and thanked God it was only a dream, and promised God I would take time to look at the stars, and enjoy and create beauty, and laugh, and worship. Dreams sometimes awaken in us needed responses to life situations and dangers. Matthew 2:12-13 speaking of the wise men, reads, "And being warned in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way. And when they departed, behold the angel of the Lord appeareth ...

4491. The Beauty Of Holiness

Psalm 96:1-13, Psalm 29:1-11

Illustration

Clement E. Lewis

... that truth is not only conveyed by words. It is also shared in feelings, situational inclusion, comfortable meditation and contemplation, which nurtures us. But worship can also take place in foxholes of distress, danger, and despair. God's messages and our responses do not always come in pretty packages with liturgical decorations. Sometimes they come in moments of destitution, hunger, inner distress, pain, and loneliness. What we make of what we learn at such times turns the place of discovery into a ...

4492. The Lightning And The Current

John 7:46; 14:6

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... around at night. We also have great powers within us; powers that can be used for good or evil. We have the power to think, to move, to speak and to act. All these powers have been given to us by God. With these powers we have also received the responsibility to use them in a proper way. In the Christian faith, we believe that no one can learn the proper use of these God-given powers alone. Therefore, we turn to Jesus for the perfect example of what it means to use the gifts of God as they were intended ...

4493. The Need For Balance

Matthew 4:4

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

Purpose: To stress the need for a balanced life and for personal responsibility for it. Materials: Two objects that you can balance on your hand. One should have a wide base. (A 4x4 that is several feet long will suffice.) The other can be a yardstick or a broom handle, or something like that. Practice with this narrower object so that you can ...

4494. How God Is Heard Today

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... amplified by the glass so that it can be heard. Let me show you what it sounds like. One of the things we believe is that God speaks to people through other people. This singing glass helps us to see how it happens. Often people have an inner response to something they hear or see. They may read a passage of scripture, or hear a sermon, or see a special event. Whatever the cause, something happens to the person and he or she begins to vibrate in tune with God. When that happens, because God is with them ...

4495. Fishing With A Net

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

Purpose: To show the need for each one to accept responsibility for the total group experience. Material: A fishing net. Lesson: There are many ways to catch a fish. You can use a hook and line, or a spear, or even your hand, if you are fast enough. But the best way to catch a lot of fish at one time ...

4496. Silence

Matthew 10:42

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... looking for? ... It is almost here. There it is. SILENCE. (Do not say anything for a period of time.) We seldom have complete silence for there is almost always some sounds being made around us. Now, what do you think a person can do with silence? ... (If there is no response, wait a moment and say:) You are doing it right now. Silence is a good time to think for yourself. And thinking is necessary if you are to do good things for other people. If I ask you for a glass of water when I am thirsty and you get ...

4497. Advent 4

Luke 1:26-38

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

Gospel Note Our theme focuses on Mary's immediate, positive response to this special event, receptivity and obedience, which make her a model for human openness to the divine will. Liturgical Color Blue or purple Suggested Hymns Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus From East To West All Praise To You Eternal Lord Joy To The World My Soul Now Magnifies The ...

4498. Easter 5

John 15:1-17

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

Gospel Note This exhortation to love grounds human love in God's prior sacrificial love for humanity in Christ. Such human love is not only a response to and reflection of God's love, it indeed embodies (incarnates?) God's love in such a way as to make the invisible One visible, for "God is love." Liturgical Color White Suggested Hymns Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won Jesus, Thy Boundless Love To Me Amid The World's ...

4499. Easter 6

John 15:18--16:4

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

Gospel Note Christ's love for his disciples mirrors the Father's love for him. The proper response of the disciples should be to "abide" in that love, which means keeping the Father's commandments or his own single commandment to love one another in a self-sacrificing, Christ-like manner, as the "friends" on whose behalf Christ lovingly gave his life. Liturgical Color White Suggested Hymns Now ...

4500. Epiphany 7

Mark 2:1-12

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

Gospel Note Mark here records Jesus' forgiveness of a paralytic as well as the negative reaction of some of the religious establishment on the grounds that such an act is blasphemous, since forgiveness is a prerogative of God alone. Jesus' response is to demonstrate his own divine authority by simply healing the newly forgiven man. Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns O, Love, How Deep Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word Songs Of Thankfulness And Praise O Christ, The Healer, We Have Come O God, O Lord ...

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