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451. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

2 Kings 2:1-18

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... , the heavenly pickup from outside, was transformed into a sweet chariot. Perhaps life at times greatly restricts us as to movement, function, and opportunities for leadership. If we live long enough we will no longer have the physical capacity or energy to powerfully affect our own vocational and physical future. Corroding bitterness can enter even the most resilient of hearts, trying to convince us that we are of little significance. We will not be able to fight fire with fire or see the whirlwind. But we ...

452. A New Name

Genesis 17:1-27

Sermon

Paul W. Kummer

... term in this mission or just about our neighbor or cubicle partner whom we want to fall in love with Christ? Do we think about our descendants coming after us? When God made his covenant with Abraham, he had a long-term perspective in mind. You will affect generations to come, Abe, so that I can be "the God of your descendants after you" (v. 7). What about the children you are nurturing right now in your home? Or the children you are teaching in Sunday School? Or your grandchildren or the children you have ...

453. Shameless Passion

Isaiah 50:1-11

Sermon

Paul W. Kummer

... the one "who trusts in him will never be put to shame" (Romans 10:11). There was a woman who had a problem. She had the worst case of bad breath ever smelled. Nothing she did -- the sprays, the mints, the doctor's visits -- seemed to help. This affected her personal relationships, especially with guys. She would never get close to them or let them kiss her. There was a man who had another problem. He had the worst case of smelly feet ever smelled. He never removed his shoes and took great pains to wash his ...

454. The Fruitful Vine

John 15:1-17, 1 John 4:7-21, Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 22:1-31

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

... of grapes was a significant part of the Palestinian economy. A good or bad crop could make a substantial difference for the well-being of the society, especially where people generally lived on the margin. Careless vinegrowers who did not care well for the crop could affect the livelihood of many. In a like manner God watched over and cared for the livelihood of his people. 4. "Removes Every Branch." (v. 2) Any branch of a vine that does not bear fruit draws nourishment away from those that do. If they are ...

455. Permission To Daydream

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

Sermon

Robert P. Hines

... the army. It was a time that harkened back to the reign of Solomon in terms of its prosperity. In the midst of this prosperity, the people of Judah experienced a locust plague without parallel. It was so devastating that all levels of society were affected. Joel saw this plague as the judgment of God. The locusts were a warning that even greater judgment was coming unless the people repented. The basic message of the prophet was that God's people need to repent. The people who heard this message were ...

456. So Much To Say, So Little Time

John 16:5-16

Sermon

Alexander H. Wales

... world was going to treat them because of their relationship with him. They heard, but they didn't understand. "Let him who has ears, hear," as Jesus had said so often. Perhaps the meal had slowed down their reflexes, the same way that a thanksgiving feast affects us. Everything had gone into slow motion. Jesus was talking in those theological terms that always got them so confused. They really didn't want to get into any deep reflection upon what the future might hold. Of course, they didn't know that the ...

457. Simply Simon

Luke 7:36-50

Sermon

Alexander H. Wales

... correct. He knows exactly what society expects, and he does it. He only puts himself on the line when he knows he won't have to step over it. He welcomes Jesus, but doesn't offer the usual amenities. He stands in the presence of someone who seems to affect the crowds, but is wise enough to avoid making a commitment lest he should have to change his direction later on. The woman who comes to his house is too outside the loop to worry about that problem. She sees in Jesus someone who has the power to make ...

458. Standing and Understanding with the Apostles

Acts 2:14-41

Sermon

Gerald Whetstone

... are important ways to begin to understand the world. And yet what we need to understand most is that "God so loved" -- not just us -- but "the world, that he gave his Son." Such an awareness that the whole world is the object of God's affection will rescue us from self-centered and self-serving ways of thought and action. And how do we understand God? This is the field of theology and the quest of peoples since the beginnings of human history. The studies and writings of theologians all across the history ...

459. In The Eyes of God

Isaiah 20:1-5

Sermon

Gerald Whetstone

... can see us -- differences not dependent on optical issues, but on concerns of the heart. Eyes reveal much of a person's mood, even one's nature. We've lots of words for people's eyes: twinkling eyes, beady eyes, bedroom eyes, piercing eyes, shifty eyes. We're affected by the eyes that look upon us. Sometimes it makes all the difference in the world. Craig, only three years old, spills his milk, and his father says, "I can't believe how clumsy you are. Can't you ever do anything right?" And through the years ...

460. Down A Garden Path

Genesis 2:4-25, Genesis 3:1-24

Sermon

Gerald Whetstone

... guide and keep us in the most usual moments and places, as well as in our crises; besides, that's how most of our crises begin. Alert to temptation in such customary circumstances, we will also be more keenly aware of the thousands of moments of beauty and forgiveness and affection and peace and grace which also make their daily appearance in our lives. So, this Lent, let's walk the steps of the garden path together.

461. Surviving The Present Trials

1 Peter 1:1-12

Sermon

Sandra Hefter Herrma

... a new perspective on a problem, a mysterious stranger intervenes, a voice tells us what action to take to avoid danger, or the doctor's skill is enough to remove the tumor or cure the disease. As we learn more about how our planet works, how prayer affects our bodies, how listening to God (meditation) can help us perceive the way God wants us to go, our lives can be fuller, richer, and more satisfying. Our active acceptance of the guidance of the Holy Spirit gives us a sense of peace that, as Jesus promised ...

462. Mother's Day

Romans 16:1-27

Sermon

Brett Blair

... of influence can be seen in other individuals. Many scholars have concluded that you cannot really understand John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement, unless you understand his mother Susanna Wesley. She was so instrumental in his life that she inevitably affected the movement and its direction. Americans know that Abraham Lincoln led this nation through perhaps its time of greatest crisis; but who was it that made Abraham Lincoln the man that he was? I know what Lincoln thought. He said it was ...

463. A Salute to Mothers

Romans 16:1-27

Sermon

Brett Blair

464. The Witness Of Pilate

Drama

Dann J. Ettner

... is my testimony. My first contact with this Jesus was early on the morning theycrucified Him. At first I was concerned that they had brought aserious criminal to have me judge. Part of my job was to sit as ajudge before the matters which affected the people and theirrelationship with Rome. I quickly realized that it was out of jealousy and envy thatthese chief priests and Pharisees had brought Jesus before me.They were afraid that He would attract some of their followersaway from them. People were starting ...

465. God Made My Day

Psalm 118:1-29

Sermon

Carl B. Rife

... the sense that God creates all days. That is a faith perspective and that faith perspective leads to a way of approaching life. If we really believe at the very core of our being that God is the creator and the Lord of all time, of all days, it would affect our attitude toward life, toward each day. The Psalmist exclaimed, "This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it." I saw a poster sometime ago with a little boy sitting in a high chair with a bowl of spaghetti over his head ...

466. The Witness Of The Centurion

Drama

Dann J. Ettner

... to take her as hisown. This Jesus was even able to change the attitude of one of theother criminals who was hanging on a cross next to Him. Jesussaid that this man would be in paradise with Him. I do not knowwhat that meant but I could see how it affected this person fromthen on out. He no longer spit out insults and curses to us as westood looking up at him. We all commented on his unusual peaceeven in the face of death. The last words of Jesus will always ring in my ears. He said,"Father, into Your hands ...

467. What Does It Mean To Be Independent?

Galatians 5:1

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... so as the people before you choose, your choices will be limited by whatever is left. 111 We live in a land where we have freedom, but that does not mean we can always do just whatever we want to do. We live with other people and their freedom may affect what we can choose. Now, as you go back to your seats, feel free to take a candy bar with you, starting with the smallest child. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: Near Independence Day. When a child states, "That's not fair!" to help that ...

468. Play The Fool

1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... begged alms for the poor. He dressed in simple garb with no pretense at all. He sang and danced in the village square. He began rebuilding a nearby chapel as a symbol that God was calling him to renew the whole church. Francis' cheerful spirit even affected the birds and animals of the forest. He did not confine his storytelling and rollicking jokes just to human beings, but he shared them with the creatures of the field and forest, too. He preached to the birds exhorting them to praise God. His favorite ...

469. Look, The Morning Star

2 Peter 1:12-21

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... too seriously those of us who complained of the darkness and the adverse effect that it had upon us. But research has shown that many people do suffer during the winter months from what is now being scientifically described as seasonal affective disorder or SAD. To help people who suffer from SAD, researchers experiment with light therapy. By providing large doses of artificial light for prescribed periods during the day astonishing results happen. Light becomes a potent force in overcoming the winter blahs ...

470. Feast Days During Lent

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... faith and prayer. Jesus is, without question, the premier example for all peoples and all times. We know as well of the expression of simple faith, the proverbial "little lady in the pew." Today we celebrate the latter. Joseph's faith, which affected only his immediate family, nevertheless allowed God's will to be carried out and salvation history to reach its fulfillment. Joseph probably suffered much ridicule over his decision. Yet, his example of simply allowing God to guide him, his example of complete ...

471. The Fifth Meal

Sermon

Robert F. Scott

... and bringing healing. He showed the absurdity of attaching such importance to the cleansing of the body, while the cleansing of the spirit was overlooked. "Give the things that are within you," he taught, "the offering of the inward person. Give your heart, your affections, and your will to God, as the first great gift; that is the primary need. When you have done that, then all your other actions, proceeding from a right spirit, will be an acceptable worship for God." The prophets had said this before ...

472. The Risky Business of Faith

Genesis 12:1-8

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... living that would result in a blessing for all the world. For a moment, let us capsulize the message of Scripture to this point in Genesis. In creation, God intended a good world. He filled the world with creatures on which he could lavish all the love and affection He had to spare.1 Unfortunately, things did not go according to God's plan. The most special of God's creation, human beings, proved to be a knotty problem. God made people a little less than the angels. That meant they had to have the freedom ...

473. God's Power Over Death

Exodus 1:1-22, 2:1-10

Sermon

Steve Burt

... visited Gary daily. One night Gary's mother called Todd from the hospital. The doctors gave Gary less than two days to live. Todd left for the hospital. When he arrived, Gary's mother fell into Todd's arms and wept. Todd wept, too, and felt even more powerless to affect things now. He asked if the doctors had told Gary he was dying. They said no and asked if Todd would tell him. He agreed before he could think twice. "Gary," Todd said, "I want you to know that God loves you. In the Bible there's a promise ...

474. The King Of Hearts

Ezekiel 34:1-31

Sermon

Robert S. Crilley

... still convey a coming time of divine judgment, to be sure. "I myself will judge," says the Lord, "between the fat sheep and the lean sheep (Ezekiel 34:20). And yet, even this judgment appears rooted, not in God's anger, but rather, in God's genuine affection for the flock. "Because you pushed with flank and shoulder, and butted at all the weak animals with your horns until you scattered them far and wide, I will save my flock, and they shall no longer be ravaged; and I will judge between sheep and sheep ...

475. Give To God The Things That Are God's

Matthew 22:15-22

Illustration

Phyllis Faaborg Wolk

... that was the image of God. But even as one created in the image of God, Mrs. Detweiler would be the first to say that she had her faults. There were times when she let her students down; times when she lost her patience; times when her mood affected her ability to respond to her students enthusiastically. Mrs. Detweiler wasn't perfect, but she had been created in the image of God, claimed as God's child through her baptism and renewed each day with the gift of forgiveness. As she gave God what belonged to ...

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