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476. In Search of a Leader

Sermon

Robert Noblett

Anyone who has served on a nominating committee knows how crucial talented leadership is to any group, including the body of Christ. God, our story reminds us, shares that concern. God is unhappy with Saul’s leadership and sends Samuel on a mission to secure a replacement. Look Who Is Doing the Calling Perhaps the most salient features of this story is ...

477. Have You Confronted Christ?

Mark 3:20-30

Sermon

Leonard H. Budd

... trees farthest from the road. He was pleased with his work and looked at it for some time, complimenting himself with satisfying grunts. "Job well done!" He turned to look out upon the full olive grove of 57 trees. Each one had received his careful work, talents learned through the years and taught to him by Jacob, his father. But as he looked toward the roadside near the orchard his heart stopped. There, walking into his orchard was an army of people, a larger crowd than he had ever seen. They filled the ...

478. Lent 2

Mk 8:31-38 · Rom 4:13-25; 8:31-39 · Gen 17:1-7, 15-16; 22:1-18 · Ps 22

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... want to define fruitfulness differently. Fruitfulness may be thought of as the ability to love others and bring out the best in them. It can also be thought of as the ability to take a few resources and multiply them. For Christians fruitfulness means utilizing our talents and time for God's glory; it surely means sharing Christ with our neighbors. Old Testament: Genesis 22:1-18 Final Exam. God had tested Abraham's faith time and again. God asked him to leave his home-land and all that was familiar without ...

479. Christ The King

John 18:28-40, 2 Samuel 23:1-7, Daniel 7:1-14, Revelation 1:1-3, Revelation 1:4-8

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... did (v. 37), the truth of human sin and God's salvation. SERMON POSSIBILITIES Old Testament: 2 Samuel 23:1-7 1. Sermon Title: The Song Of Salvation. Sermon Angle: Verse 1 introduces David as the "sweet Psalmist of Israel." David was a man of many talents warrior, ruler, judge, poet, musician and songwriter. One could say that verses 2-7 are a song of salvation, as are many of the Psalms. David sings of God's gracious and everlasting covenant with him and his descendents. Not only did David weep before the ...

480. Second Sunday In Advent

Sermon

David M. Oliver

... can and will use us as we are and where we are. Help us to begin now, not when we think we are ready. Awaken us to the simple yet profound opportunities to influence and shape the lives of those closest to us. Grant us courage to offer ourselves, our talents and resources, so that you can take our gifts and transform them into light which will bring glory to you, O God. Just as Jesus did for the blind man and religious leaders of his day, help us to be free from old, no longer faithful patterns that hinder ...

481. First Sunday In Christmastide

John 15:1-17

Bulletin Aid

David M. Oliver

... members who believe that they are fulfilling their Christian duty in life simply by showing up on Sunday morning. These people may contribute their presence on occasion but feel little sense of obligation to contribute a significant portion of their time, their talents, or their treasure to God's work. Sadly, these people are like fruitless branches. They are not fulfilling their intended purpose. They are taking more than they are giving. They are using up the resources and energy of the church but making ...

482. God, The Holy Spirit

Acts 2:1-13

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... see it all lying out there. But to know what God is like, you have to see his personal side. That's Jesus. What God's like, as a person, not just as a creator. And then there's the courage, the liveliness, the sense of direction, and the talents that move us to be better and do more. That's the Spirit! Field Announcer: You have just been listening to people's reactions to the strange incident here in Jerusalem. People from the north country, holding a meeting, experienced a set of powerful forces and found ...

483. The Pageant

Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1-7

Drama

Jerry Eckert

[Comment: Emmanuel Church in Horicon was nothing like Faith Church, Milwaukee. There was talent galore, except, it appeared, in theatrical skills. Only one person in the church was active in a community theater and no one seemed to think it should be part of church life. There was no stage in the fellowship hall and the sanctuary was not particularly conducive to plays because ...

484. A Family Member · Salome

Mt 20:20-21 · Mk 15:40; 16:1-2

Sermon

Gordon Pratt Baker

... Jesus. For one thing Zebedee realized as well as Salome that unless there were someone to minister to the minister during what gave promise of becoming a lengthy and demanding mission the whole enterprise might be jeopardized. At the same time, knowing his wife's talents, he felt the mission was secure in the expertise she was bringing it. Accordingly, in giving her a free hand in it, like John Milton long centuries later, he was content in the knowledge that "they also serve who only stand and wait." It ...

485. Surprised By Grace

Matthew 20:1-16

Sermon

Donald Dotterer

... five simple words -- that all people are created equal. Now, we know, of course, that from the perspective of human judgment, men and women are certainly not created equal. We know that there are differences between us in personality, in intelligence, in natural talents, in bodily appearance and in physical strength and ability. We also know that some people are born, as they say, with a "silver spoon in their mouth." These are the ones, of course, who are born with the advantages of wealth and privilege ...

486. There Is No Condemnation

Romans 8:18-27

Eulogy

Deborah D. Steed

... grandson and for his daughter and son-in-law. We also remember his love of music. How could we forget? He started singing in church choirs when he was a boy and carried it through in every church he joined. He infected the family with musical talent by passing on his gifts to the girls and making singalongs a special activity around the piano. Nothing pleased him more than for his daughters to play or sing on Sunday morning or perform in school productions. ____________ loved the church for more than its ...

487. Lent 1

Luke 4:16-30 · Psalm 103:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Jack Brownlee

... Caleb!" "I'm serious, Mary. If he were teaching but still making a good living in Capernaum, I'd be the first one to say, 'Hey, Jesus, good to see you, welcome back, want to say a few words?' But for Pete's sake Mary, with the talent he has working with wood, he's wasting himself. Walking around the countryside with fishermen, Zealots, tax collectors, and who knows what else." "What did he say in the synagogue?" "Oh! Well he read from the prophet Isaiah, and then made it sound like he was the fulfillment ...

488. For Goodness Sake

Mark 10:17-31

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... , which would not be easy, and may very well cost him the penalty of death. Giving what you have may be difficult, but giving your life for the sake of others is the ultimate goodness. We sometimes think of goodness in terms of abilities and qualifications. Talent and learning combined make us more able, which is a form of goodness. High standards of morality in concept and performance cause us to be known as good. Genuine spirituality lived to the best of one's capacity as a person adds to goodness of the ...

489. Vitality For Today

2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... , are still living vital, lively, and creative lives. Those who see Willard Scott on television, are privileged each day to get a glimpse of numerous people celebrating life for a hundred and more years, some of them still active in the use of their talents and wisdom. The important thing is don't lose heart -- remain vital in your thinking and activities. Healthy attitude is essential to meaningful life in every circumstance of our being. Inner desire is necessary for playing the game of life well. It is ...

490. The Full Measure Of Life

Ephesians 4:1-16

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... of life, to be all that we can be, and to give as much of ourselves as we can for the sake of your kingdom on earth, as we look toward our life eternal. You have called us to serious and varied services, and have endowed us with talents and energy for fulfillment of our several callings. Enable us to come to the full stature of Christian maturity, spiritual stability, and the best use of the endowments you have bestowed upon us. We thank you for the gift of your Son, who has so nobly interpreted your ...

491. The Sawhorse

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... . Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When a sawhorse is being used, or you use firewood in your fireplace. When there is a sick or needy neighbor and there is something you and your children can do to help. When a child feels inferior because of small talents or limited materials with which to work.

492. Proper 8

Mark 5:21-43

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... . We offer our work and our charities as thanksgiving to you, in Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION You accept, O God, what we have to give and do no expect us to give what we do not have or can not do. From what we possess and from the talents that we have may we give without stint. Amen. PSALM 130:1-8 Out of the depths I cry to you, O LORD. Lord, hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications! If you, O LORD, should mark iniquities, Lord, who could stand? But ...

493. Mary Has Chosen The Good Portion

Luke 10:38-42

Sermon

W. Robert McClelland

... self-interest appears when a business hires a person. It first develops a job description. The job description defines the function that a person will fulfill in the corporate structure. The company does not hire a person. It hires a complex of talents, abilities, and skills to fit the job description whith, in turn, makes the system operate more smoothly. The system cares only about itself and its self-perpetuation. When we put the matter this way, we can see that there is something slightly hypocritical ...

494. Beware! Caution! Danger!

Acts 14:8-20

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... of the gospel, comes from his personal qualities. Marshall MacLuhen, mass media expert, said, "The medium is the message," and Phillips Brooks spoke of the same truth when he said, "truth through personality." When one deletes entirely the play of personal gifts, talents, and graces, it sometimes enfeebles the message. Of course all of this must be kept in a tension and balance with a strong God awareness that remembers that too much attention centered upon the messenger tends to dim and diminish the truth ...

495. People Need Other People

Romans 11:33-36

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... things about your mind, but we are finding out a lot about the way you like lunch, TV, and last summer's vacation. It is pretty hard to find out about the mind of another person, isn't it? You can see that a real psychiatrist must be a very talented person to help people when they need help. A lot of people try to find out what other people think. Sometimes a doctor or a minister will ask questions so that he can help people with their problems. Some people ask for other reasons that are not so good. Some ...

496. The Clock and the Church

Romans 12:1-8

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... it is in Christ's church. We are all members and one is just as important as the other. We need all of the members to keep the church as Jesus Christ wants it and we are all missing something when we are missing one of you. So bring your talent and be a part of the best body on the whole earth. Be a living member of God's church.

497. Uncovering Jesus

1 Corinthians 1:7

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... . How many of you have ever been to an art museum or art show? How many of you have ever been to an artist's studio or art school? Do you like to watch an artist work? [Let them respond.] I love to watch someone who has a lot of talent with his hands work with paints, clay, or stone. A lot of us have paintings in our homes, but most of them are copies of an artist's work that he did a long time ago. Imagine what it must have been like the day he finished his work and ...

498. The Kindergarten Kingdom

Mark 10:13-16

Sermon

Erskine White

... you wonder. When you see your child sitting on the kitchen floor, trying to share her plate of food with the dog, it makes you wonder. And that's just the one-year-old at work! Imagine the three- and the six-year-old when they put their talents together! Sometimes it makes you more than wonder; sometimes it makes you cry. Look at a group of kindergarteners some day and ask yourself: what can these kids teach us about receiving the kingdom of God? Is it the way they live without worry, the way they live ...

499. Giving Your All

Mark 12:35-40

Sermon

Erskine White

... heaven. Amen Pastoral Prayer Gracious and Loving God, who gave us the most precious gift of all when You sent Your Son to save us, inspire us to give of ourselves as well - not just from our abundance, but from our living. Make us generous givers of our time and talent, and not just our money, for these are the gifts that matter more to the ones we know and love. Make us like the poor widow Jesus saw: not being shamed as others come forward with much larger gifts, we still offer what we can, for the good of ...

500. The Prodigal Nation

Luke 15:11-32

Sermon

Erskine White

... ." In Jesus' story, the young man's friends used him for parties and prostitutes and extravagant living. Today, friends might use you to get drugs or drink, or inside information on a stoc_esermonsk tip. I think of Len Bias in this regard, the enormously talented young man who was drafted in 1986 to play professional basketball for the Boston Celtics. As soon as he had signed a contract which made him a millionaire, his friends came around with cocaine in their hands. Len Bias died, with a little help ...

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