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4551. God Is Like...

Isaiah 40:18-31 · John 1:1-14

Sermon

Kenneth L. Gibble

... wonders of the natural world; in the gift of each new day’s dawning; in the eyes, the arms, the presence of people who care for us. God in human form? Yes. That is our faith, a faith testified to by those who centuries ago saw in a man ... the eyes of faith, look at him with hearts open to him. Well then, what does Jesus reveal to us about God? Many things that God cares for us, that God wants us to fulfill God’s plan for creation of well being for all creatures, that God hates injustice and oppression, ...

4552. The Unknowing Evangelist

Luke 16:1-13

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... the manager is worried. He has lost his job and doesn’t know how he will get by. So, he decides to gift as many people as he can through the business in the time he has left, so that he can assure friends who will invite him, care for him, and make sure he doesn’t go hungry. He calls everyone into his office who owes the Owner money and reduces their debts. At this, the Owner commends the dishonest manager, because he has acted shrewdly. He has made friends by “correcting” the “dishonest wealth ...

4553. The Power Of Proximity

Luke 17:11-19

Sermon

Jill J. Duffield

... what he was doing, Jesus stopped and tended those the world ignores, overlooks and writes off. Jesus heard, saw, and cared for those on the margins of our world, the outsider, outsiders, like lepers from Samaria. He unquestionably showed those long ... I didn’t feel enough or felt sure I didn’t deserve a place at the table or wondered if the hurt I’d inflicted on those I care about the most could ever be used for good, and the love of God found a way, made plans for a future and gave me hope, I can ...

4554. The Dangers of Going to Church

1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20)

Sermon

Will Willimon

... righteousness. I'll be with you." He had heard his name called. He knew what God wanted for him. His life was forever changed and through his life, used so well by God, was the world changed. That happened in church. Could happen to you. Be careful. Last week I entered a church and, moving through the hallway into the sanctuary, I noticed a sign on the door leading into the sanctuary. The sign said, “SILENCE PLEASE. PEOPLE AT PRAYER.” Thinking about today's story of Samuel, I thought: that sign ought to ...

4555. When In Our Music God Is Glorified

Isaiah 58:1-9a

Sermon

Will Willimon

... we sing to God. “Whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Col. 3:17). Somebody comes out of church and says, “Frankly, that last hymn didn't do a thing for me." Who cares? We are not singing the hymns for you, but for God. This is hard for us modern, self concerned types who tend to judge everything on the basis of the almighty me. One of the most frequently given reasons for dropping out of our choir is, “I'm so ...

4556. Chief Among Sinners

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

Jill J. Duffield

... when we think God’s grace misplaced or when God’s judgment is lacking? Don’t we grumble when God’s mercy is far too, well, merciful? But Jesus acted out of something other than popular opinion. Jesus did not strive to meet our expectations. Jesus cared neither about the grumbling of the Pharisees and scribes, nor that of the crowds. Jesus sought out the lost, no matter who they were or where they were or how that lostness was exhibited. And he responded eagerly to those who sought him out. Over and ...

4557. Out on a Limb

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... the famous rabbi, the one everyone was talking about. And it wasn’t to be in secret! Jesus announced it to everyone listening. The man had no fear! Perhaps Zacchaeus heard the hush and the gasps going on around him, but at that point, he didn’t care. Jesus had called him out. He had called him by name – not to punish him, not to admonish him, not to embarrass him, not to accuse him, but to welcome him, accept him, invite him, and be with him, as his honored guest! It changed Zacchaeus’ life! From ...

4558. The Future and What to Do About It

Luke 16:1-13

Sermon

Will Willimon

... Luke himself appears to have had trouble with this story, because Luke seems to have added a few clarifying verses at the end. Luke has Jesus say that we cannot love God and money. True, but does it really relate to this parable? Luke also warns us to be careful of the one who is not faithful in small things, because that person will not be faithful in big things. That also is true, but doesn't really address the scandal here? What the manager did was dishonest and what Jesus did was to praise him for his ...

4559. The God Of Abraham, Isaac And Jacob

Luke 20:27-38

Sermon

Jill J. Duffield

... in the resurrection?” It is a theoretical question dressed up in practical garb that has absolutely no real world application. But even worse than that is the intention with which it is asked. The Sadducees don’t even believe in the resurrection. They could not care less about whose wife she will be. They are asking the question to entrap Jesus, make him look foolish, and to embarrass him in front of the ones who’ve gathered day after day to hear him teach in the temple. It is an intellectual gotcha ...

4560. Return To God

Joel 2:1-11

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... look out the front window. His dad showed him that their trees were covered with toilet paper. In those days teenagers liked to "tee-pee" each other's houses. That meant wrapping toilet paper around trees and bushes as well as the house. The boy's parents never cared if they got "tee-peed." They just had a standing rule that whichever of their children's friends did it, that would be the one that would have to clean up the mess. Well, the boy looked right at his dad and very arrogantly said, "I'm a senior ...

4561. Investing Our Inheritance

Deuteronomy 26:1-15

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... ? What is in our storehouse of treasures that we would want to share with future generations? The things that we work so hard to attain will be of little or no value for our children. But we do have a treasure to offer to those we care about. Our greatest treasure is the absolute assurance that, after all these years, God is love. Institutions will disappoint us. People can be mean-spirited and hate-filled. Society is fragmented. In spite of all of these factors, our experience in the presence of God is ...

4562. Living A Triumphant Life

Joshua 5:1-12

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... for children with learning disabilities. Some of her children are autistic and some have Down's Syndrome. Halfway through her first year of teaching in this new position, she received the following note from a parent of one of her students. Dear Mellony, Your patience with, care for, and love of Allison means the world to me and my family! Allison loves you so much and we are so grateful that the good Lord brought you here to her! You are so special to all of us! Thank you for everything! Sincerely, Jackie ...

4563. A Living Memorial

Exodus 12:1-30

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... were saying that if they had only known Jim had been so discouraged, they would have tried to help. If they had only known Jim's money problems had been that serious, they would have gladly stepped forward. But why had they not known? How had such a close and caring friend been allowed to drift so far away? A friend wrote the following as an open letter to Jim Tyrer several days after Jim's death. Thanks, Jim Tyrer This is a letter I've always wanted to write, but never found time. I want to thank you, Jim ...

4564. Transforming Love

Acts 9:1-19a

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... but he also went to great lengths to build the confidence and the sense of self-worth of the student. He showed interest in the boy's family life and he encouraged the boy's participation in sports. This teacher was rare in the passion and the caring he brought to his students. Then the boy went on to the sixth grade. He began to hang around with a different group of students. The boys that he was now hanging out with were notorious for their shoplifting, their indifference to school, and their foul ...

4565. God's Vision For The Church

Acts 11:1-18

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... each other. Such a reciprocal blessing could never be orchestrated apart from the hand of God. A couple of years ago a group went on a mission trip to Honduras. They traveled to a remote village in the hills. They took medical teams to provide medical care for people who normally were not able to receive any. They also worked to put in a clean-water system that would provide good water for several villages. Clean water was the thing they identified as having the most dramatic impact on the people's health ...

4566. A Call To Community

Acts 16:6-10

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... he was directed to others. But Paul remained faithful, seeking to allow God to direct him. The whole idea that God directs our lives is contingent on the belief that God has a plan and a purpose for our lives. Belief in God's providential care for our lives leads us to seek God's will and to make choices that would be pleasing to God. Abraham Lincoln was severely criticized by a group of clergymen as he was considering signing the Emancipation Proclamation. They attempted to invoke their interpretation of ...

4567. "No Contest"

1 Kings 18:16-46

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... . If we have gold we don't need God." But we do need God. We cannot and must not try to live without prayer. Dr. Randy Byrd, a San Francisco cardiologist, has done a double-blind, randomized, study of prayer relating to 393 coronary care unit patients in San Francisco General Hospital. (Double-blind means that neither patients nor doctors knew who was being prayed for. All were in the same comparable age group and same comparable condition. They were impartially chosen by a computer.) Dr. Byrd arranged for ...

4568. One Bride For Seven Brothers

Luke 20:27-40

Sermon

J. Will Ormond

... relationship now between God and those heroes of the faith? Jesus declares that God is not the God of the dead. God is God of the living. Death does not separate God from God's people. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob have not disappeared from God's care and presence. They are "children of the resurrection," "for to him all of them are alive." Are the Sadducees convinced by Jesus' interpretation of scripture? Do they change their minds about the resurrection? The story does not tell us, but I doubt it. Their feet ...

4569. Hear No Evil

Luke 1:46-55 (53); 4:18-16; 19:1ff; 16:14-15 et al

Illustration

Richard A. Jensen

... . One evening, for example, while the staff is busily serving a marvelous banquet the butler is called aside. His father, who also works and lives at the estate, has taken ill. The butler goes quietly to his father's room. He finds his father is dying. He takes care of matters quite efficiently and goes back to the demands of the banquet. Not a tear is shed. The head of the estate in these pre-war years in England is a man who has great sympathy for the German cause. Many meetings are held at his estate ...

4570. Gospel Grandmothers

2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

Illustration

Richard A. Jensen

... of the members of the high school youth group spoke on their behalf. Many adults spoke as well. There was a representative of the women's organization, the men's club, the church board and just about every other group at United. In their speeches people took care not to paint Pastor Snyder as some kind of perfect saint. It wasn't that Pastor Snyder's ministry with them was without fault. In fact, they knew his faults pretty well. There were some well-timed jokes concerning the fact that Pastor Snyder often ...

4571. Airmail

Luke 3:1-20

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... made a decision to live as a servant of God. Now do it in the power of God that you have available to you. (TALKING TO THE LETTER) I know, don't tell me. Read my Bible, right? And pray, right? And open myself up to my Christian friends and care for them. Right? Right? Right? (READING) Now you are on the right track. Stick close to God. He has always been near you. (TALKING TO LETTER) God has always been close to me. I just didn't realize it. How close has God been to me? (READING) I am with ...

4572. Wedding Wine

John 2:1-11

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... : I don't think this is the time for that. BRIDE AND GROOM: We think it is. GROOM'S MOTHER: But, this is your wedding. BRIDE AND GROOM: What better time? BRIDE'S FATHER: Look, I have other things to worry about ... The wine. BRIDE AND GROOM: We don't care about the wine. GROOM'S FATHER: I do. BRIDE AND GROOM: We don't. BRIDE'S MOTHER: Jesus isn't here, dear. Now why don't we ... BRIDE AND GROOM: Oh, yes he is! We invited him. GROOM'S MOTHER: That's nice, dear. BRIDE AND GROOM: This is our ...

4573. The Body

1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... it meant to operate like any other organization? Summary: Pastor Ralph needs some work on his car and he is also dealing with differing factions in his church. He is not having a good day. Earl, his friend and mechanic, gives him some good advice on taking care of his car and then relates it to his church -- get all the parts working together; after all, they all have the same manufacturer -- the Holy Spirit. Playing Time: 5 minute Setting: Earl's garage Props: Earl will need a greasy rag and a wrench Rev ...

4574. Temptation

Luke 4:1-13

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... just had to take a hike and be by myself for a while. Are you sure you don't want something? GUY: No, I'm fine, really. ANGELA: I've got plenty. GUY: You were saying you were pretty stressed. ANGELA: Well, it's my mother and father. I take care of them and it just gets to me sometimes. GUY: I can understand that. Do you have any brothers or sisters who could help you out once in a while? ANGELA: No. I'm an only child. GUY: That is difficult. What are you going to do? ANGELA: Just keep ...

4575. Unfair - The Prodigal Son

Luke 13:1-9

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... . I had to sacrifice to marry my husband. My father gave us everything we wanted. I guess John takes after him. That's good, I think. Oh, I wish he were home. I wish I could see him, at least for holidays. I just know he's not taking good care of himself. You know how boys are. HOST: Jane Miller, an old friend. Jane lives in John's hometown. JANE: (HOLDING A BABY AND LOOKING AT THE SNAPSHOT LOVINGLY) Johnny was ambitious. We had some great plans. We were going to get married and have our own little farm. We ...

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