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476. If The Lord Is Willing

James 4:13-17

Children's Sermon

... fact, I might not even have a baby next year. What does it depend on? (Let them offer solutions.) Yes, it depends on some things I may not be able to control. And most of all, it depends on what God wants for me. I should be saying, "If the Lord is willing, then I will do it." We don't want to plan things without waiting to see what God will do, do we!

477. Oh, Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble

Luke 18:9-14

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... ." What do you think Jesus meant by that? (response) That's right. God will forgive those who are humble, but he will not forgive those who are proud. Thanks for helping me with my prayers. I'll try to be humble so God will forgive me. Let's Pray: Oh, Lord, it's hard to be humble, but none of us are perfect. Only you are perfect. Teach us to be humble. Amen.

478. Oh, Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble

Luke 18:9-14

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... with God. In fact, the Pharisee stops just short of congratulating God on what a great job God did in creating him! He sets himself apart, not just from the tax collector, but from all other men! Every time I read this parable, that old song comes to mind, "Oh, Lord, it’s hard to be humble, when you’re perfect in every way." But have you ever TRIED to be humble? You can’t be humble on purpose. I mean, you either are or you aren’t! Two men went to worship before the altar. One was a good, Bible ...

479. Concentrate More on Christian Living than Day of the Lord

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Bulletin Aid

Carl Hoefler

... when it will be. But we do need to know how to live the Christian life. That is what God desires most. People: We want to be worthy of the life God has called us to live, and to give glory to our Savior. Then, when the day of the Lord comes, we will have nothing to fear. Collect Almighty God, Creator of life and history: Direct our attention to the life you have called us to live, that we may not fail in that responsibility by preferring to solve the mysteries of your plan for the final destiny of history ...

480. Our Attentive Lord

Psalm 116:1-19

Illustration

In worship, we come to God. This is what worship is - a coming to the Lord. How accessible is he, how available? How difficult is it to get his attention, to get through to him, to get his ear? "Because he has inclined his ear to me, therefore I will call upon him as long as I live." So wrote Israel's ancient singer in Psalm ...

481. Consecration Prepare the Way of the Lord

Isaiah 40:1-31

Bulletin Aid

Call to Worship Leader: The voice of one calling in the wilderness said, "In the desert prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the wilderness a highway for our God." Congregation: Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near. Leader: "I baptize you with water for repentance," called John in the wilderness. "But after me will come one who is more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not fit ...

482. Lord of the Dance

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Robert A. Raines

... dated illustration but adaptable: Is God less pleased by guitar than organ? Does he prefer to be praised by Bach more than by the "Blues?" Does he like "for All the Saints" better than "When the Saints Go Marchin’ In"? Our youth are teaching us that Jesus as the "Lord of the Dance" is much more compelling to them (and to many of us as well) than Jesus as the lamb of God. They are teaching us that we are to be our real, worldly, honest selves in the chancel and not some phony "gothic" self. The nice thing ...

483. Lord, I Want to See - Sermon Starter

Mark 10:46-52

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Brett Blair

... were necessary were still centuries beyond the medical knowledge of the day. Little wonder then that one of the signs of the coming of the Messiah was that the blind should receive their sight. When Jesus he announced his messiahship, he said: "The spirit of the Lord is upon me. He has sent me to recover sight to the blind." The story of the healing of blind Bartimaeus would suggest to us that there are three kinds of blindness. 1. The first kind of blindness is the blindness of Bartimaeus. 2. The second ...

484. Resting In The Lord (A Drama about Church and Nature)

Drama

Dave Marsh

... out here just like I can in the church. Dave (v.o.): (looks around for some time) Okay, well what about a message. Yeah, and I know just the right one. (He lays down, props his head on a rock and puts the hat over his eyes) “Rest in the Lord… Psalm 37” Heh. Got that covered right God? (Thunder and lights flicker) Dave (speaks): (sits up fast) Oops… LIGHTS OUT END

485. The Lord's Prayer: "Thy Will Be Done"

Matthew 6:5-15

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... makes good sense. Is that your prayer today? Do you simply repeat the words of Jesus' pattern one after the other with no thought to their meaning? Or are you praying that God's will might come to pass...beginning with you? May God grant it. Have Thine own way, Lord, Have Thine own way; Thou art the potter, I am the clay; Mold me and make me after Thy will, While I am waiting, yielded and still.(8) Amen! 1. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1987 2. The State, Columbia, SC 3. Leslie Weatherhead, The Will of God ...

486. The Lord Is Among Us

Joel 2:18-27

Bulletin Aid

H. Burnham Kirkland

... your praises. You have done wonderful things for us, and in gratitude we would serve you faithfully. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Almighty God, we go about life feeling sorry for ourselves because we think we must face all our difficulties alone. How foolish we are, Lord. Deep in our hearts we know we are never alone, for you are with us always. Forgive us, we pray, and in the sure knowledge of your abiding presence, may we go forth to meet all our tomorrows courageously. Amen. Offertory Prayer O God, out ...

487. Indeed the Lord Has Risen!

Luke 24:13-35

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

Call To Worship Let it be clear that we shall always know Jesus is among us in the breaking of the bread! Collect God who is hidden and walks with us on the way, reveal yourself fully to us today. Amen. Prayer Of Confession In your name we resolve to share your blessings, breaking bread with strangers, showing hospitality, and walking patiently with those who have not yet heard you are Lord and you are risen. Amen. Hymns "Come Away To The Skies" "Break Thou The Bread Of Life" "Abide With Me"

488. Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord

Ephesians 1:15-23

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... Father of glory, in Jesus the Christ. Using a unique phrase the Pauline text implores these Ephesians to know this truth "with the eyes of your heart enlightened" (verse 18). One of the most popular praise songs of recent years has been "Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord" (1997, CCLI Song No. 2298355). I'm not sure whether or not this was the text that inspired Paul Beloche to write this song. But I do know that our text this morning tells us what we will experience once the eyes of our hearts are opened. With ...

489. Our Lord's Abundant Table - Sermon Starter

Matthew 14:13-21

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Brett Blair

... a regular basis. The point of the story of feeding of the five thousand is not to prove that miracles happen. The point of the story is to teach us three things: 1. Jesus is the Fulfillment of the Word. 2. We Are to Serve at the Table of the Lord. 3. We Can Use Our Abilities in Service.

490. Take My Heart, Lord (blow)

Matthew 22:15-22

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King Duncan

... : they were leaning their heads back and saying, "Take my heart, Pope (now blow in the air), Take my heart (blow)." I suspect that is where many of us are. We are willing to give a few tokens to God. But our bodies? Our brains? Our hearts? "Take my heart, Lord." (blow)

491. The Lord Has Authority over Demons

Mark 1:21-28

Humor Illustration

King Duncan

The Lord has authority over demons. That's the good news for the day. No demon can stand up to Christ. Now obviously, few of us are conscious of being demon possessed. You may have heard about the preacher who asked one elderly lady how it was with her soul. "Oh," she replied, "the old devil has been giving me a rough time." Immediately her husband protested. "Now hold on," he said, "she's not too easy to live with herself."

492. Doing the Lord's Work a Dollar at a Time

Mark 8:31-38

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Paul Larsen

... handed the check to the priest and the priest looked at it. It was a lot of money! Then the priest handed it back and said, "Go cash it in. Cash it in for quarters or dollar bills and spend fifty cents or a dollar at a time doing the Lord's work." The man exclaimed, "But that will take the rest of my life!" "That's right!" answered the priest. That is the point!"

493. O, Lord Give Me a Penny

2 Peter 3:8

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Staff

... to you who are all powerful?" "Hardly a penny." God said. Then the man asked God , "And what are a thousand centuries to you?" God answered "Hardly a second!!" Thinking he had God backed into a corner, the man then said, "Then if that's the case, O, Lord give me a penny !!" God replied, "Sure, just give me a minute." Wisdom isn't outsmarting God, wisdom is living in and with God. Wisdom is being in Christ and surrounded by Christ. Wisdom is eating and drinking from the feast which God has prepared for us.

494. Lord of All Pots and Pans

Luke 10:38-42

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Carveth Mitchell

I have only the initials (M.K.H., quoted in the Salvation Army magazine) of the person who wrote this verse, but I suspect that a lot of other initials could be added to it in spirit: Lord of all pots and pans, since I've no time to be A saint by doing lovely things, or watching late with Thee Or dreaming in dawnlight, or storming heaven's gates Make me a saint by getting meals and washing up the plates.

495. The Epiphany Of Our Lord

Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14, Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12, Ephesians 3:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Amy C. Schifrin

... place before you all the gifts befitting a king. All: Make us to be as wise as the Magi, that our actions might pay you homage, and our wealth be used to bring others joy. We pray in the name of the King of kings, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Intercessory Prayers Have a bowl filled with sand in front of the altar and give each parishoner a taper. People can come forward, light them from the votive candles that ring the altar, and place them in the sand after different intercessions. Not all congregants are ...

496. Speaking for the Lord

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James Packer

... :18-20). Paul called himself an ambassador because he knew that when he proclaimed the gospel facts and promises and urged sinners to receive the reconciliation effected at Calvary, he was declaring Christ's message to the world. The figure of ambassadorship highlights the authority Paul had, as representing his Lord, as long as he remained faithful to the terms of his commission and said neither less nor more than he had been given to say.

497. Lean Upon the Lord

Psalm 115:3

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Charles R. Swindoll

... in calm assurance the words of Psalm 115:3: But our God is in the heavens; He does whatever He pleases. All of the anguish, the sudden loneliness that normally consumes and cripples those who survive did not invade that woman's heart. Instead, she leaned hard upon her sovereign Lord, who had once again done what He pleased.

498. Wait on the Lord

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James Packer

... way through life is rough and perplexing, so that we may learn to lean on him thankfully. Therefore he takes steps to drive us out of self-confidence to trust in himself, to in the classic scriptural phrase for the secret of the godly man's life "wait on the Lord."

499. The Lord’s Prayer: A Walking Prayer

Matthew 6:5-15

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Kenneth W. Collins

... generally don’t wear an iPod, because I prefer to take my exercise without anesthesia. (I enjoy the sounds of nature, and I want to be able to hear the cars honk before they run me over.) Sometimes I devote the time to prayer, and I have found that the Lord’s Prayer makes a good outline. Here’s how I do it: I address God as my Father by adoption through the grace of Jesus Christ and give thanks for His salvation. I pledge to keep His name holy in all my conduct. I remind Him of ways I have ...

500. Lord Heroin

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Francis Schaeffer

Lord Heroin is my shepherd, I shall always want, He maketh me to lie down in the gutters He leadeth me beside the troubled waters He destroyeth my soul. This is an anonymous poem, quoted by Francis Schaeffer (The God Who Is There [Downers Grove, 111: Inter-Varsity, 1968], p. 29).

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476. If The Lord Is Willing

James 4:13-17

Children's Sermon

477. Oh, Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble

Luke 18:9-14

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

478. Oh, Lord, It's Hard To Be Humble

Luke 18:9-14

Sermon

Johnny Dean

479. Concentrate More on Christian Living than Day of the Lord

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Bulletin Aid

Carl Hoefler

480. Our Attentive Lord

Psalm 116:1-19

Illustration

481. Consecration Prepare the Way of the Lord

Isaiah 40:1-31

Bulletin Aid

482. Lord of the Dance

Illustration

Robert A. Raines

483. Lord, I Want to See - Sermon Starter

Mark 10:46-52

Illustration

Brett Blair

484. Resting In The Lord (A Drama about Church and Nature)

Drama

Dave Marsh

485. The Lord's Prayer: "Thy Will Be Done"

Matthew 6:5-15

Sermon

David E. Leininger

486. The Lord Is Among Us

Joel 2:18-27

Bulletin Aid

H. Burnham Kirkland

487. Indeed the Lord Has Risen!

Luke 24:13-35

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

488. Open the Eyes of My Heart, Lord

Ephesians 1:15-23

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

489. Our Lord's Abundant Table - Sermon Starter

Matthew 14:13-21

Illustration

Brett Blair

490. Take My Heart, Lord (blow)

Matthew 22:15-22

Illustration

King Duncan

491. The Lord Has Authority over Demons

Mark 1:21-28

Humor Illustration

King Duncan

492. Doing the Lord's Work a Dollar at a Time

Mark 8:31-38

Illustration

Paul Larsen

493. O, Lord Give Me a Penny

2 Peter 3:8

Illustration

Staff

494. Lord of All Pots and Pans

Luke 10:38-42

Illustration

Carveth Mitchell

495. The Epiphany Of Our Lord

Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14, Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12, Ephesians 3:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Amy C. Schifrin

496. Speaking for the Lord

Illustration

James Packer

497. Lean Upon the Lord

Psalm 115:3

Illustration

Charles R. Swindoll

498. Wait on the Lord

Illustration

James Packer

499. The Lord’s Prayer: A Walking Prayer

Matthew 6:5-15

Illustration

Kenneth W. Collins

500. Lord Heroin

Illustration

Francis Schaeffer

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