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476. Sowers Of The Seed

Psalm 119:1-176, Romans 8:1-17, Genesis 25:19-34, Matthew 13:1-23

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William E. Keeney

... . The Results are the Fruits of the Spirit. 4. The Perils of Prosperity. A. The Illusion of Self-sufficiency. B. The Attraction of Wealth. C. The Necessity that Truth be Tested. 5. The Fruitful Life. How does the seed of the word affect our behavior in various areas of life? A. In Personal Life. B. In Social Life. C. In Spiritual Life. Contact: Points of Contact 1. Barriers to Communication. Preaching and teaching are about communication. For successful communication, both a sender and receiver are required ...

477. Service And Reward

Matthew 20:1-16

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William E. Keeney

... . B. Late Arrivals. People who have had long membership in the church may envy those who enter late and their freshness and enthusiasm. The late arrivals may seem to surpass or even displace the long-term members of the church. It is a danger that may affect the harmony of the church. C. Never Too Late. God continues to seek those who are outside the kingdom. Despite a long life outside the kingdom, it is never too late to be accepted. Entrance into the church as representative of the kingdom is not just ...

478. Two Sons: A Parable

Matthew 21:28-32, Matthew 21:23-27

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William E. Keeney

... in the neighborhood. He worked hard to try to find jobs for the church members. He visited them in their homes. He organized activities for the young people. His wife visited the sick in the community and offered help when they were incapacitated. Both were much respected and held in affection by those to whom they ministered unselfishly.

479. Jesus, The Servant

John 13:1-17

Sermon

Elaine M. Ward

... of how Christ would look: strong and victorious. "This will be my masterpiece," he said, on the day the clay model was completed. During the night, however, a heavy fog rolled into the area and sea spray seeped through a partially opened window. The moisture affected the shape of the clay so that when the artist returned to the studio in the morning, he was shocked at what he found. Drops of moisture had formed on the model an illusion of bleeding or weeping. The head had drooped. The facial expression ...

480. More Than Sex

Sermon

John N. Brittain

... , when feelings are so intense, longings so deep and devotion so great, they will have to be expressed somehow. Now, we all know that people are different and express their feelings in a variety of ways. Some couples are very demonstrative in showing their affection -- almost embarrassingly so, I might say; others are quite reserved, writing notes or poetry to one another. But we are quite properly concerned when two persons are engaged to be married and seem to have no passion for one another. We fear that ...

481. The Christian Journey II: The Mountain

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John N. Brittain

... most astonishing and most grace-filled teaching of all: "This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!" (Mark 9:7). These "mountaintop" experiences in the Bible stand in stark contrast to what we often think of as "peak" experiences insofar as they combine the affective and the intellectual, the emotional and the rational. Think of two of the most familiar mountain incidents in the life of Moses. In Exodus 3 he is attracted by a bush that burns without burning up. When God speaks to him he is flabbergasted ...

482. Prayers for the Sundays After Easter

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Rolland R. Reece

... receive emergency health care, or purchase a home appliance. Children sue parents. People loot their neighborhood stores. Parents drown their children. Lovers shoot each other. Family members abandon their parents and grandparents. Therefore, we turn to you, Sustainer of Life, for your behavior and affection are always the same. If we find no comfort in our society, let us find it in you. If our culture fails to make sense, are you not our wisdom? If the nations of our world fail to bring killing to an end ...

483. Wedding: Garments Of Marriage (for a formal wedding)

Colossians 3:1-17

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Derl G. Keefer

... it comes to daily living, we have to put on clothes that stand up to the demands of ordinary life. The same is true of the actions and attitudes which you bring to your marriage. On this, your wedding day, you stand before each other with all the love and affection, the respect and caring that is within you for one another. It's a beautiful thing to see. It shines on your faces. It shows in your eyes. That's why people love to watch brides and grooms on their wedding day. But you know each other well enough ...

484. Leave It On The Course

1 Timothy 3:1-16

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... the positive side of life." "Yeah, right! It's not that easy," I protested. "Yes, it is," Jerry said. "Life is all about choices. When you cut away all the junk, every situation is a choice. You choose how you react to situations. You choose how people will affect your mood. You choose to be in a good mood or bad mood. The bottom line: it's your choice how you live life." I reflected on what Jerry said. Soon thereafter, I left the restaurant industry to start my own business. We lost touch, but I often ...

485. The Upside Of The Practice - Performance Equation

Galatians 6:1-10

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Robert R. Kopp

... , and says: "I've got some good news and some bad news. The good news is there are golf courses in heaven. The bad news is you tee off tomorrow morning." Faithful folks like Nancy don't believe in bad news. While this life is good with all of its affections and most of us aren't in a hurry to exit, the life to come is even better. It's heavenly. That's the ultimate assurance of Christianity. But before our time comes and it will come sooner or later with Nancy welcoming us or Nancy being welcomed by us ...

486. Watchman, Tell Us Of The Night

Isaiah 21:11-12

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David O. Bales

... . "Thank you, God, for their song: 'Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus.' What better to sing in the cold autumn? Dwayne grew to be the most gentle of people, kind, sensitive. He loved conversation. Not talk. He loved conversation. He listened to and was affected by others. He asked questions and wondered about how other people experienced life. He helped with Noanie and Lawrence. And when Wyman abandoned us, Dwayne became more a father to them than a brother. "The silence means they're praying. Thank you, God ...

487. The Half Pencil Doctor

1 John 3:11-24

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David O. Bales

... want it. "That's what I told him on the night of our reunion. I reminded him of how he not only had protected me, but helped me get through school. One other thing: his family had a lot more money than mine. We were poorer than dirt. That never affected Les and me. In fact -- and I told him as he sat there in the corner with his eyes puffy and his cheeks red -- I told him how, when we were kids, that he never used his pencils to the nub. He'd use them half way and give them ...

488. This Is Athletics -- Check Your Christianity At The Door

Drama

Karren Boehr

... lot worse! And I quote ... CLAIRE: (Interrupts) Don't even start. I know. But when I think about all the underclassmen who saw me stand for Christ, watching me as I'm screaming garbage ... It hit me like a lead rock, what a poor sport I've been. ANN: (Not affected) Big deal. Hey, you're convicted ... I'm not. I say let those little punks deal with our bad habits. I'm not my brother's keeper ... quote Cain. CLAIRE: Ah ... and did you know every word you speak you have to account for when you get to heaven ...

489. Dealing with AIDS

Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 5:21-26

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... going to do? I just don't know what we're going to do. What are we going to do? Why, Eric? Why? Why us? Eric: I told you all about my life before we got married. I told you. Mary: I know, but I didn't think it would affect us like this -- and our children, or, I mean, oh, it's hopeless. All our dreams. We don't have any more dreams. No more dreams. No more life. Eric: Mary, please. We can go on. People do go on. People do. Mary: Do they? How? Do we? Do we ...

490. The Inmate

Matthew 5:38-42, Matthew 5:43-48

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... your record, Stinder. You've had more write-ups than anyone in this entire prison. What's your problem? STINDER: It's not my problem, Sir. GUARD: It certainly is your problem. You know the rules -- if you're in a fight you get written up. You know this will affect your chance of parole. STINDER: I thought it would, Sir. GUARD: What are you going to do about it? STINDER: I pray a lot about it, Sir. GUARD: What do you mean? STINDER: I mean, when I don't know what to do about a problem right away, I pray ...

491. Before The Wedding

Matthew 13:44-46

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: The kingdom of heaven is like the relationship between a father and daughter. It is a pearl of great price. But sometimes the pearl can be damaged. Summary: A bride desperately needs to tell her father something that will affect her marriage. The father is slow to hear. A parable. Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: The home of the bride Props: A wedding dress Costumes: Father -- formal suit Sue -- casual Time: A few minutes before the wedding Cast: FATHER SUE -- the bride FATHER: (SUE STANDS, HOLDING ...

492. For I Have Chosen You!

Haggai 2:20-23

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... to death: "Stay awake and keep moving!" The people in Haggai's time were suffering from a deep spiritual malaise. They had been full of a dream to rebuild God's kingdom on earth, yet eighteen years went by and they hadn't built the Temple. This funk was affecting everything, from the economy to the climate and the crops. Haggai told the people to get up and do something. Build the temple. See what happens. We do not believe we are saved by works. Yet there's no question that it's hard for us to believe ...

493. Easter Day

John 20:10-18, John 20:1-9

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Wayne H. Keller

... ask the people to identify their own ideas of crucifixions. After one minute of silence, sing, "Lord, Have Mercy," followed by another minute of silence. The Act of Receiving New Life The pastor says, "In this moment, we begin again. How does the empty tomb affect your daily life? How will you allow the risen Christ to direct your thoughts, words, feelings, behavior, from this day forward? For, as someone has said, 'The world is not done with the cross, but the world, our world even though we look and act ...

494. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 10:17-31

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Wayne H. Keller

... , that I allow my mind to wander down unproductive ways; that I deceive myself about where my obvious duties lie; that, by concealing my real motives, I pretend and fake my way through life; that my honesty, sometimes, is only a matter of policy; that my affection for my friends, sometimes, is only a refined form of self-interest; that often my sparing of my enemy, sometimes, is due to nothing more than cowardice; that, sometimes, I do good deeds only to be seen of others, and shun evil deeds only because I ...

495. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 4:35-41

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Wayne H. Keller

... for ourselves and immediate families, but for the storms around the world. CELEBRATION THROUGH CONFESSION AND FORGIVENESS Introduction to the Act of Confession Write down the names of one, two, or three storms in your life. (Wait.) Consider how those storms affect your relationship with family, friends, co-workers, schoolmates, and so forth. (One minute of silence.) What is your behavior that keeps the storms blowing? (One minute of silence.) Many of us prefer to blame others for our storms. (Two minutes of ...

496. Silly Love Songs

Sermon

Timothy J. Smith

... turned to the personal ads hoping to find that special person. Exhausting conventional ways of meeting people, they place ads in the newspaper and wait and hope someone will respond. One does not have to look too closely to discover the hurt and the starved affections in the persons who place the ads. One ad found a chicken delivery driver who, while making a delivery downtown, saw a woman in a denim skirt with light brown hair. No words were spoken but the man wanted to know if that woman was interested ...

497. Easter 4

Revelation 7:9-17, Acts 13:13-52, Acts 9:32-43, John 10:22-42

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John R. Brokhoff

... . Dorcas, a good shepherd, who helped the needy v. 39. b. Peter, a good shepherd, who came when called vv. 38-39. c. Jesus, the Good Shepherd, who answers prayer v. 40. 2. A deer became a dear (9:36-42). Need: A needy world with poverty and hunger affecting millions needs people to help. Dorcas gave her life to charity and good deeds. She was only one person but she made a difference. Because of her faith and practical good works, she was given an extension of her life. Her story needs to be told to inspire ...

498. Epiphany 3

Lk 4:14-21 · 1 Cor 12:12-31a · Isa 61:1-6 · Neh 8:1-10 · Ps 19

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John R. Brokhoff

... The marks of Christ's church a. Unity vv. 12-13 A divided, split, contentious church is not pleasing to Christ. b. Diversity vv. 14-21 It takes all kinds of people, leaders, and gifts to make the church. c. Corporateness v. 26 What happens to one member affects all. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 19 "Day to day pours forth speech." (v. 2a) Prayer Of The Day: "Almighty God, you sent your Son to proclaim your kingdom and to teach with authority. Anoint us with the power of your Spirit that we, too ...

499. Epiphany 6

Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

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John R. Brokhoff

... only thousands to service professions: teachers, nurses, pastors. We put our money where are values are. Our materialistic values have caused the industrial nations to waste natural resources and to over-indulge in physical comforts. One-third of the world is affected by poverty, illiteracy, hunger, and over-population. A panel of economists, scientists, and philosophers declared after a two-year study how a nation could change from a consumer to a conserver society: "A country may not be ready for the most ...

500. Proper 18

Philemon 1:8-25, Philemon 1:1-7, Jeremiah 18:1--19:15, Luke 14:25-35

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John R. Brokhoff

... is probably the hardest saying of Jesus. To be his disciple is to renounce "all" that one has. To renounce is to give up, to place it at least in secondary place of importance. Everything and everyone is inferior to Christ. He gets top priority in our affection, devotion, work, and time. Whoever said it was easy to be a Christian? If this is the criterion for being a disciple, how many real Christians are in the world today? Old Testament: Jeremiah 18:1-11 1. There (v. 2). Yahweh instructs Jeremiah to go to ...

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