Sermon and Worship Resources

Synonyms: touch, feel, sense of touch, tactile sense, tactility, contact, using one's hands, sensation, sense, suspicion, sneaking suspicion, notion, inkling, hunch, fancy, apprehension, presentiment, premonition, foreboding, love, care, affection, fondness, tenderness, warmth, warmness, emotion, sentiment, emotional state, compassion, sympathy, empathy, fellow feeling, understanding, concern, solicitude, solicitousness, tender-heartedness, brotherly love, sensibilities, sensitivities, self-esteem, ego, pride, opinion, belief, view, impression, intuition, instinct, estimation, guess, theory, hypothesis, thought, way of thinking, point of view, atmosphere, ambience, aura, air, mood, climate, character, overtone, undertone, tenor, spirit, quality, flavour, colour, aptitude, knack, flair, bent, talent, gift, skill, art, trick, faculty, ability, propensity, inclination, sensitive, warm, warm-hearted, tender, tender-hearted, caring, soft-hearted, sympathetic, compassionate, empathetic, responsive, receptive, intuitive, thoughtful

Antonyms: bad feeling, acrimony, animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, bitterness, detestation, disgust, dislike, disrelish, enmity, friction, grievances, grudges, hatred, hostility, loathing, malevolence, malice

Showing 4526 to 4550 of 5000 results

4526. The Foot-board of the Pulpit and the Floor of the Parlor

Ephesians 3:1-12

Sermon

Ron Love

Aldhelm, at the age of 65, was appointed as the bishop of Sherborne, in England. Aldhelm lived from the year 640 to the year 709. As an English scholar, Aldhelm studied Roman law, astronomy, astrology, Hebrew, and Greek. His fame as a scholar rapidly spread into other countries across Europe. After Aldhelm was appointment as bishop, he spent the next four years walking from one end of his parish to the other preaching in every village and town until his death on May 25, 709, at the age of 69. Aldhelm died ...

4527. The Road to the Passover

John 2:13-22

Sermon

Timothy W. Ayers

It was Samuel’s twelfth birthday and for the first time in his life, he would accompany his Father Lemuel to the Passover in Jerusalem. Every Jewish male from twelve years on was to make the pilgrimage to the Holy City and to the temple to make their Passover sacrifice. It was a long journey so Lemuel traveled it without his family - until this year. Samuel was twelve and had to accompany his father. He and his father traveled with a caravan of pilgrims for safety. The roads were rough and dusty and the ...

4528. Stay Awake

Matthew 24:36-44

Sermon

King Duncan

Have you ever fallen asleep at the wrong time or in the wrong place? That’s so embarrassing, but it’s a common experience. It’s hard to fight off sleep when your body decides to shut down. During the 2019 Super Bowl game, Karisa Maxwell, deputy editor and producer with Sporting News, spotted a man sleeping in the stands and took a photo. She kept an eye on the man and reported that he slept through the entire first quarter of the game. She posted the photo of the Super Bowl sleeper to Twitter that ...

4529. Shiny Objects

Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

Have you ever heard of Shiny Object Syndrome? Many of us may suffer from this syndrome and we don’t even know what it is. Shiny Object Syndrome is the desire to constantly chase new trends, to try whatever new thing comes along in technology, or management techniques, or fashion or food. There’s nothing wrong with jumping on new trends. It’s good to be open to change. But you know you have Shiny Object Syndrome if you quickly lose interest in each new trend and chase after the next trend that comes along, ...

4530. God's Ridiculous Commitment

Acts 2:14a, 36-41

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

Let me ask you a question: how many of you would like to trade places with me on a Sunday morning? How many of you wish you could preach a few sermons instead of sitting and listening to them? I read about one pastor who was shaking hands with his parishioners after worship. At the end of the line was a church member who always had something to say about his messages. The woman shook the pastor’s hand warmly and said, “Pastor, today your sermon reminded me of the peace and love of God!” The pastor beamed ...

4531. Living at Cross-Purposes

Matthew 10:24-39

Sermon

King Duncan & Angela Akers

Have you ever committed yourself to a project or a goal, and then changed your mind? Have you ever thought, “Maybe I bit off more than I can chew. This is going to take more time, more energy, more of me than I expected”? And then anxiety steps in. And regret. And we have two choices at this point: double-down on our commitment to that project or goal or walk away and admit that we weren’t prepared to give our best effort. That’s not an easy choice to make, is it? Back in 2019, history professors in the U. ...

4532. The Paradox of the Yoke

Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30

Sermon

Lori Wagner

Most people would not prefer to be fastened into a yoke. Yokes are rigid. They are entrapping. They are hard, and they are inhibiting. Yet, you wouldn’t want to plow a field without one –if you lived in the first century that is. Think of it perhaps this way. You’re going on a hike through the wilderness. In order to survive well, you carry a fairly heavy, bulky backpack on your back. It may feel uncomfortable, hot, and annoying, but without it, you’re left to fend for yourself in the mountains and the ...

4533. The Little Loser

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

Will Willimon

For those of us who know the end of Holy Week, it is ironic that, only a week before he was crucified, Jesus attracts adoring crowds, crowds who wave palm branches and shout "Hosanna" and call him "King!" It is fitting that we should begin this service with a choir and clergy, a palm branch, parade and dance in celebration of Jesus' parade on Palm Sunday. It is also ironic because we know what those same crowds will be shouting on Friday. The Palm Sunday parade becomes the Golgotha dance of death. We might ...

4534. Things That Open

Mark 1:9-15

Sermon

Mary Austin

Now that we can watch all of our favorite shows on DVR, Amazon Prime, Netflix, or any one of a zillion ways, we no longer have the experience we used to have, of watching something and then turning to a friend and saying, “What did he say?”, “What was that mumble?” or “Where are they going?” Anything we miss, we can just rewind and see again. This story from Mark’s gospel, starting us off in the season of Lent, is one we want to rewind, again and again. A lot — a lot — happens in these seven verses. Mark ...

4535. Never Really Alone

Mark 14:1-15:47

Sermon

Mary Austin

Kate Bowler is a professor who studies the Prosperity Gospel — the idea that God rewards us with cars and money and big houses, if we love God enough. Anything good in your life is a reward from God, so the idea goes, because you are especially worthy. The idea falls apart when you look at the reverse — all the faithful, hard-working, committed people who love God deeply… and don’t live in big houses or; have millions in the bank. If God actually worked that way, preschool teachers would drive Maseratis, ...

4536. Living Through Hard Times

2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10

Sermon

Bonnie Bates

Sometimes it is hard for us to accept the hardships of this life. Certainly, in the current situation, with so many people in so many communities and countries still affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, there is much worry and anxiety. Yet, worry and struggle have been a part of the human condition almost as long as human beings have been on the earth. As Paul wrote this second letter to the church in Corinth, he was reminding the people that he, too had struggled: “in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in ...

4537. God Is Like...a Comforter

2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Sermon

Kenneth L. Gibble

If you were asked to name the invention that has had the greatest impact on daily life in the past century, what would you say? The electric light bulb, the automobile? You could make a strong case for either of them. I’d add another to the list: central heating. Some of you, like me, grew up in homes that had no central heating. You may remember gathering around the kitchen stove to change clothes in the morning and going up the stairs at night to a frigid bedroom. You’d crawl between icy sheets and then ...

4538. Deep Depression Or High Hope?

1 Kings 9:1-9

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

Hope, for many, is as futile as the philosophy in a "Peanuts" comic strip which showed Linus and Charlie Brown leaning on a fence, talking. Linus says, "I guess it's wrong to be worrying about tomorrow, maybe we should think only about today." Charlie Brown interrupts him to say, "No, that's giving up. I'm still hoping that yesterday will get better!" A lot of people have no hope for today, and are sure that tomorrow will be just as hopeless. Indeed, in our time "hope" has become a bad word. When the ...

4539. Alesander The Mediocre

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme\n It is never pleasant to be humbled but it is necessary to be \nused by God. \nSummary\n Alexander is the type of ruler who cannot get started with a \nproject, blames others for his misfortunes, and ends up hurting \nhimself and his people; but he is finally humbled before God. \nPlaying Time 7 minutes\nSetting The throne room, Macedonia\nProps Agamuse -- a pot of mud\nCostumes Ancient Greek with half masks and cothurni\nTime Ancient Greek\nCast ALEXANDER -- the king of Macedonia\n CHOREGUS -- the ...

4540. A New Name

Genesis 17:1-27

Sermon

Paul W. Kummer

What names did people call you as you were growing up? What nicknames did your parents or grandparents saddle you with? I hope most of the names were endearing. But were others nasty or hurtful? Were you given a nickname because of how you looked or how you talked? Because of where you lived or what you wore? Did anyone ever give you a name because they felt they knew what your future would hold? If so, did that spur you on in your destiny or did it hold you back and discourage you? Did they nickname you ...

4541. When The Saints Come Marching In

Revelation 7:9-17

Sermon

Robert S. Crilley

Most readers of the Bible seem to have a love-hate relationship with its concluding book. In fact, the Revelation to John almost appears to possess the uncanny ability of being frustrating and fascinating at the same time -- much like a toddler playing with a piece of Scotch tape! They are, no doubt, the most famous last words ever written. However, "well-known" does not always imply "well-thought-of" or even "well-understood." Granted, few portions of Scripture have aroused the curiosity of as many -- I ...

4542. Every Shot I Ever Hit

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

Do this in remembrance of me. -- 1 Corinthians 11:24b Two old friends were playing a round together. One of them was taking an especially long time to tee off -- checking the wind, checking his grip, measuring the distance, changing his stance, fiddling around with the tee, looking up, looking down, looking all around, and then starting the routine all over again whenever distracted by a car, chirping bird, flowing stream, or his friend's breathing. Finally, his exasperated friend screamed, "What's taking ...

4543. Mr. Roberts And The Christmas Tree

Matthew 1:18-25

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Christmas is a time to celebrate Jesus. And what better way than to decorate a Christmas tree with decorations that are a witness to Jesus and our relationship with Him. Summary: Mr. Roberts orders a Christmas tree and some decorations but he isn't prepared for a talking Christmas tree. The tree explains to Mr. Roberts the importance of Jesus and our relationship to God. Playing Time: 4 minutes Setting: The television studio of Mr. Roberts Props: Fish bowl and fish Picture (with "Xmas" written on it ...

4544. The Parable Of Big Business

Matthew 25:14-30

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: In the Kingdom of God increased responsibility necessitates increased faithfulness. Summary: The boss delegates responsibilities before he leaves and each of his assistants handles the responsibility according to his level of faith and obedience. The first two people receive praise for their efforts when the boss returns, but the last person receives no praise because he wasted his time. Playing Time: 8 minutes Setting: The boss's office Props: Files Notebooks Phones Gun Costumes: Business Time: The ...

4545. Children

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

Comment: Sometimes you can prepare a story sermon which reflects a lot of your own experience. And it becomes natural for you to play yourself while making the point of the sermon. The following reflected a lot of my experiences as a young father. Fortunately, my wife did not die, as does the wife of the main character here. But I was quite a disappointment to my colleagues because of how much part I took in household matters and child care. As of this writing, I am the wife my spouse always wanted! I ...

4546. God, The Holy Spirit

Acts 2:1-13

Drama

Jerry Eckert

Comment: In Volume 2 of this set, there were two sermons on the Trinity: "God the Father," which was a telling of a meeting of two old friends; and "God, the Son," which was an interview with John the Baptist. These were done at Faith United Methodist Church in Milwaukee. The third in the series on the Trinity is this use of the "You Are There" format. After feeling successful using it two years earlier for the Tower of Babel story, the story that is the Old Testament antecedent to the story of Pentecost ...

4547. Missing the Bull's Eye

Romans 7:15

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: Some darts and a dart board. Good morning, boys and girls. I brought along a game today that I played a lot when I was about your age. I always enjoyed the game, but I think that it was one of the hardest things I ever did. (Show them the dart game.) How many of you know what this game is called? (Let them answer.) That's right, darts. Have you ever played it? (Let them answer.) What do you try to do in this game? (Let them answer.) That's right, you try to hit the very center of the board, and ...

4548. How Ralph Ribbon Changed

Philippians 2:3

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: A pretty piece of ribbon. Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you have ever met Ralph Ribbon? (Let them answer.) Now many of you know him, but you will like him a lot better after I tell you a story I know about him. Ralph is a nice guy who has learned a lot. I remember Ralph when people thought that he was a real bum. He didn't look like a bum; as a matter of fact, he was always one of the nicest looking pieces of ribbon that you could find. His friends were also only the best. Every day ...

4549. God Sees Right Through

Hebrews 4:13

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: A big piece of clear plastic used to cover many or all of the children. Good morning, boys and girls. Today we are going to find something out about God and something about ourselves. Have you ever done something that you were really ashamed of? (Let them answer.) You don't have to tell me what it was, but I want you to think about it. When you have thought about his awful thing that you did or the stupid thing that you did that makes you ashamed, then just raise your hand. (Wait for a few hands to ...

4550. What Hate Does

1 John 3:15

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: Gun, knife, robe, bottle of poison. Note: This lesson may only beappropriate for older children not the children who typically come forward for the Moments With The Children during a Sunday service. Use your judgement here. Good morning, boys and girls. How many boys and girls think that they have ever hated someone? I mean really hated? [Let them hold up their hands.] Can anyone tell me about the time he really hated someone without telling me the person's name? [See if you can get a few stories ...

Showing results