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451. Dim Visions And Blind Guides

Sermon

Harold Warlick

The societal limits which impinge on our world also affect our personal existence in profound ways. Nowhere is this more critical than in our own dreams and visions. Dreams and visions are important in life. Every action we take in life was designed by someone. Every piece of clothing, every building, every hymn book, every chair, every light fixture, and every automobile existed first in someone's vision. Someone had to have the idea or the dream to turn out the product. The same holds true for the way we ...

452. Gordon Glove and Henry Hand

Matthew 7:21

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: A glove on a stick. Good morning, boys and girls. I brought a little friend with me to help us learn something this morning. My friend's name is Gordon. His full name is Gordon Glove, and he belongs to another friend of mine by the name of Henry Hand. Henry is not here this morning, but I think you will know why when I tell you a little bit about Gordon. I asked Gordon to come because he is pretty close to Henry. Gordon is the kind of a friend who thinks he knows everything. Whenever I want to know ...

453. Good Works Will Not Save You!

John 14:15-31

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

Jesus was still in the middle of his farewell discourse to his disciples. He was trying to comfort the despair that they were feeling when they had first heard the news (during the last supper) that Jesus would be leaving them (John 13:21, 33; 14:1). He had comforted them with the good news that he was on the way to God the Father, that in associating with Jesus, the disciples had been in fellowship with the Father (John 14:6-11). Whoever believed in him, Jesus said, would be able to do the works that he ...

454. How To Hear A Sermon

Micah 1:1-7

Sermon

Richard Hasler

Walter Cronkite, the former highly-regarded CBS Evening News anchor, is an avid lover of boats. Some years ago, he steered his boat into Central Harbor, Maine. As he approached land he was amazed at the greeting he received. People lined the shore waving their hands at him. He could barely make out what they were saying but their shouts sounded like: “Hello Walter, Hello Walter.” The boat sailed closer and closer to the shore and the crowd, still sending out their greeting to him, grew larger and larger. ...

455. Time's Up

Matthew 24:36-51

Illustration

John Jamison

If it kept up like this he wasn't going to get anything done all morning. After the telephone calls, that paper-jam in the copier, and now this, he was beginning to feel that it was pointless to try. She stepped into his office, "Sorry to interrupt you Reverend, I know you are busy, but I need to talk to you!" She went on to tell him about a problem a dear friend of hers was having, and how it would be really "nice" if the pastor could stop by for a visit sometime. Soon. He wanted to say that if people ...

456. Ka-Chang

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

John Jamison

It was a strange sound. Some said it was a kind of "clanging" sound, while others said it was more of a "ka-ching," or more accurately, a "ka-chang!" It sounded like the result of metal hitting metal, which is exactly what it was. In the valley off to the west from the hillside is a steep cliff rising up the face of Mount Arbel. The face of the cliff is covered with hundreds of caves, with no good way to get to them without climbing straight up the cliff. That's why the Zealots liked them. They were safe. ...

457. For Your Part

Matt 5:17-37

Sermon

John Jamison

I walked to the bank the other day. I made my way over to one of the desks and sat down to talk to a guy whose name tag said "Andy." I said, "Andy, I need some money, and was wondering if you could help me?" Andy smiled and said he would be glad to do what he could. I told him what I needed and he left the room for a few minutes to run the credit check and whatever else it is that they do at a time like that. Minutes later he walked back in and said, "No problem, John. I've got your check right here!" He ...

458. The Man In The River

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

John Jamison

One after the other they didn't show up. A whole string of appointments; a morning full of them. They didn't call and cancel, they just didn't show up! Every now and then I would poke my head out of the office door and my secretary would shake her head. Nothing. It was turning into one of those days. When I get frustrated I eat. I don't recommend it, but I do admit it. So, after the fourth appointment failed to appear, my frustration level peaked. I put on my jacket, headed out the door and made my way the ...

459. Matthias · A Second Choice

Acts 1:21-26

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: Symbol of Matthias How many of you know what it is like to be second choice? I mean, how many of you know what it is like to never be the first one chosen. There is always someone else who comes ahead of you, and it doesn't make any difference if it is a game, a friend, or getting something to eat, you always end up with your second choice. It probably is not that bad, but it seems like it sometimes. I have a story to tell you today about a man who was a second choice and it turned out pretty well ...

460. God Forsaken

Mark 15:21-32

Sermon

Erskine White

And at the ninth hour, Jesus cried out with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, la'ma sabach-tha'ni?" which means, "My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?" (Mark 15:34) Many churches today read from the Revised Standard Version or the New Revised Standard Version of the Bible, but it wasn't always that way. In fact, the first RSV translation was printed in 1952. There were great arguments within many congregations between those who wanted to accept the new Bible and those who wanted to keep the old King James ...

461. The Benefits of Christianity for Nonbelievers

2 Samuel 6:1-23

Sermon

Donald Zelle

"Oh, I don't believe in all of this religious stuff," said a young woman, planning her wedding with a pastor. "I just want to be married!" How many brides are like that, we don't know. If the estimate is correct, that 90 percent of all weddings take place within churches with a clergyperson officiating, then there must be many such brides, because 90 percent is far greater than the percent of Americans who belong to churches, to say nothing of those who practice Christianity regularly. This bride is one of ...

462. Stairways Of Heaven

Genesis 32:22-32

Sermon

Justin Tull

Our narrative begins with Jacob’s sending his family across the Jabbok stream while staying behind to spend the night alone. Tomorrow he must face his brother, Esau, whom he has not seen since he escaped after stealing Esau’s blessing and having fleeced him out of his birthright. Jacob does not know how his brother will receive him… but several possibilities have occurred to him -- none of them positive. It should come as no surprise that Jacob got little sleep that night. Who could sleep well, knowing ...

463. The Tinsel Time Machine

Drama

Edward Long

Production Notes A minimum of characters are needed. No elaborate costuming, make-up, or stage setting are involved. The play can be performed in chancel or on stage. "Extras" may be readily incorporated at the last minute (wearing winter coats) into the "carolers" in the England segment. It can be performed books in hand, or some or all of the cast may wish to memorize their lines. Only three rehearsals are needed for an effective presentation. The action is simple. The actors and actresses are urged to ...

464. The Shortest Distance Between Two Points

Luke 3:5

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: We should allow God direct access to our lives. Props: Large map of your city, state, or country, and two large washable markers of different colors. One should be red. The red should easily overpower the other color. Unfold the map and place it on the ground before the children arrive. Have them sit around it. Make sure the markers are not permanent. Lesson: Good morning! (response) I want everyone to sit around our piece of paper. What is this? (a map) Does anyone know what it is a map of ...

465. A Hearing Problem

Luke 9:37-45

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: To teach the children the importance of listening. Props: Your ears and fingers. Lesson: [While the children are getting into their position, stick your index fingers in your ears. Give them a moment to wonder what you're doing. After five seconds or so a child may say something to you but even if they don't, take away your fingers and look at one of the children who did not speak and say,] "Did you say something?" (no) "Oh, okay." Put your fingers back in your ears and ignore them again. ...

466. The Candy Cane

Luke 19:28-44

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: To show how God can be within our midst and we can fail to recognize him (this appears to be Luke's Triumphal Entry theme, key verse: 42b). Props: A traditional candy cane or any candy cane with red stripes. If you cannot find one, draw it. Lesson: Good morning! Open the candy cane and start eating it or just hold it before them. Mmmm! This is a really good candy. Eat some more. Now, what is this I'm eating? (response) That's right; it is a candy cane. You know it takes a long time to eat a ...

467. Step Four - Courage

Mt 26:69-75 · Acts 9:1-9 · Ps 139:1-6

Sermon

John A. Terry

Step four: Made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. The psalmist talks of the God before whom such a searching and fearless moral inventory is both possible and necessary. Ours is a God who, in traditional language, is omniscience and omnipresent, a God who knows all and is everywhere. This Psalm is sometimes called the Psalm of the unavoidable God. We believe that before our God there are no secret thoughts or actions. All is known by our God. I remember hearing a lecture one time where ...

468. Richie Rich

Luke 16:19-31

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: We must show concern and care for others. Props: Photographs of children who are shoeless, shirtless, and hungry. Lesson: Good morning! (response) How many of you have shoes on this morning? (response) How many of you have dirty socks on? (response) Just checking. I wonder how many shoes we have here. Let's count them. Everyone stick out your shoes. Count with me. Count the shoes. There are 26 shoes here this morning. I have a photograph here of some children in Latin America. How many ...

469. No Room In The Inn

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Brett Blair

Wally was big for his age--seven years old. Everyone wondered what role the teacher would give him in the annual Christmas play. Especially considering the fact that he was also a slow learner. Perhaps he could pull the curtain. To everyone’s surprise the teacher gave Wally the role of the innkeeper. The boy of course was delighted. After all, all he had to learn was one line: “There is no room in the inn.” He had that down in no time. Then came the night for the program. The parents took their places. ...

470. Oh Me of Little Faith

Matthew 14:22-36

Sermon

Johnny Dean

A couple of years ago, the scientific community announced yet another earth-shattering, history-making discovery. It seems that a group of scientists were studying a meteor that supposedly originated on the planet Mars and had crash-landed on Earth some 13,000 years ago. In a small fragment of the meteor, the scientists found organic compounds that appeared to be bacteriological life forms. Perhaps the most famous scientist of our era, Carl Sagan, said, "If the results are verified, this is a turning point ...

471. Reality Check

Matthew 17:1-13

Sermon

Johnny Dean

Many of us have had them, those times when we felt like we were on top of the world, really happy, confident that we knew all the answers, could solve any problem that came up. Or we felt that we were really close to God, really in tune with God’s plan for us. In those moments we were excited and alive, and everything seemed new. The moment might have come at some exciting event in your life: graduation, baptism, your first kiss, your first day on your first job, your wedding, the birth of a child, even ...

472. Epiphanies and Training Wheels

Mark 1:9-13

Sermon

Johnny Dean

It was a hot, muggy Friday evening, the last night of Vacation Bible School, and I stood in the parking lot of the church, cooking fish that my father-in-law and I had caught for the big celebration dinner scheduled to begin in just a short time. I didn’t notice the young man who had come up behind me until he spoke. "You the preacher?" he asked. After checking to see if he was armed and dangerous and determining that, from the look of him, he was neither, I said, "Guilty as charged. What can I do for you ...

473. The Ladder And The Sponge

Matthew 27:45-49

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: A ladder and a sponge We left our story last week with Jesus hanging on the cross and the Roman soldiers playing games with dice for His clothes. It was a horrible afternoon in Jerusalem. The Bible tells us that at noon, when the sun is usually at its brightest, there was nothing but darkness. It looked like it was night time, and there was a big storm coming. The people who stood around the cross were cold and crying since the people they loved were dying on crosses. The soldiers watched the ...

474. The Empty Tomb

Matthew 28:2-6

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: A picture of an empty tomb Good morning, boys and girls. Today is Easter Sunday, a very special day. I will tell you why it is special, but first, do you remember where we left off with our story of Jesus last week? It was a Friday night, just before the Jewish Sabbath, when Joseph of Arimathea and a friend named Nicodemus wrapped the dead body of Jesus in linen and some spices and buried Him in the tomb. It was a terrible day, that Friday, for all of the followers of Jesus. They could hardly ...

475. That All-Pervasive Snake

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

Sermon

Joann Hary

Do you believe in original sin? If I asked, some of you might answer quite cutely, "Yes, I believe in original sin, in fact I have always thought that if I was going to sin, I might as well be original about it." Then, of course, there are the many stories, such as the one about the church billboard that said, "If you desire to be done with sin, come on in." As the people read more closely, they discovered that someone had written in lipstick, "But if you are not quite sure, call 555-5271." What is ...

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