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576. A Misguided Game of Hide-and-Seek

Exodus 32:1-33:6

Sermon

Robert S. Crilley

... realize that Jonathan was desperately searching for something more -- something, perhaps, to fill the loneliness of always being chosen last; something to ease the pain of having to watch life from the periphery with pleading eyes. If the truth be told, I guess we might have been the real bullies all along. And I'll never forget the day we were first confronted with that realization. A steady rain shower had ushered us reluctantly indoors, where, after exhausting every suggestion offered by my parents, we ...

577. Life's Loose Threads and The Tie That Binds

Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Sermon

Robert S. Crilley

... Scherer once suggested something along these lines, wondering whether this "grand, gray prophet just climbed the mountain-height to catch a glimpse of the glory that was Canaan and died there, worn out by the years and the steep ascent."3 I guess that's plausible, but all the same, even the most charitable of literary critics would have absolutely scowled at such an anticlimactic ending. If nothing else, the sheer power of the story demands far more than this rather prosaic obituary. A second suggestion ...

578. Recalling, Remembering, And Rejoicing

Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Sermon

Robert S. Crilley

... divine decree, he is to stay behind so that his words may be sent ahead. But strangely enough, though the prophet is center stage throughout, the text offers no voice for the poignant soliloquy of competing emotions which must have swirled within him. We can only guess at what he was feeling, and even Moses himself might not have been entirely sure. All the same, when Joshua finally approaches, it isn't hard to imagine the old leader standing there, lost in thought. For a while, the two of them survey the ...

579. Called To Serve

Matthew 23:1-39

Sermon

Phyllis Faaborg Wolk

A recent poll asked participants to describe themselves. Individuals were requested to list five ways in which they identify themselves. From Jesus' description of the scribes and Pharisees in our gospel lesson today, we can just about guess how those religious leaders would have answered such a poll. They probably would have described themselves by saying, "I'm a rabbi, a teacher, a father of the faith, a guardian of our traditions, and a scholar of God's word." Each of these titles demanded a great deal ...

580. Prepared Or Not?

Matthew 25:1-13

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

... and its outcome. They do a great deal of mischief by raising false hopes which leads at times to bizarre behavior. We should not fall prey to such false expectations. We do so by being aware of steps to take in response to such schemes. A. Do not Second Guess God B. Do not Put God in a Straitjacket C. Prepare for Any Eventuality 5. The Time is Now. (v. 13) Persons never know with certainty when the time of accountability will come. It may tarry until midnight. It may arrive sooner than we think. It may come ...

581. Words, Words, Words

John 4:1-26

Sermon

Thomas Long

... , or should she not? She touched it. "Your friends meant well, I am sure, but they were wrong." "What do you mean?" she asked. "I mean that God does not will the death of children." The woman's face reddened, and her jaw set. "Then whom do you blame? I guess you blame me." "No, I don't blame you. I don't want to blame God, either." "Then how do you explain it?" she said, her anger rising. "I don't know. I can't explain it. I don't understand why such things happen, either. I only know that ...

582. Confidence To Spare

Psalm 27:1-6, 13-14

Sermon

Robert G. McCreight

... Mabel Yark. Mabel is one of my favorite people; she's a favorite with many people. Now you need to know that I have the kind of relationship with Mabel that I could say this to the visitor that day. I introduced him to Mabel and I invited him to guess Mabel's age. I know Mabel would not be offended. He thought a moment then he said, "Maybe about 80." Mabel smiled and said, "On my next birthday I'm going to be 100!" I thought to myself that was just wonderful. She didn't say, "I'm 99." She ...

583. Responding In Anger

Job 7:11-21 · Matthew 21:12-13

Sermon

Wallace H. Kirby

... years ago, we made an agreement. We decided never to fuss or to argue with one another. Whenever we have a difference of opinion that causes friction and we can see a fight coming on, she just stays in the house and I go out for a long walk. I guess my good health is due to the fact that for fifty years I've pretty much lived an outdoor life." We chuckle at his answer, but isn't it true we all have had to find ways of controlling ourselves when the stresses of life become too great? We may ...

584. The Backside Of God

Sermon

John N. Brittain

... again petitioned by Moses, in today's lesson. There are two parts to this prayer that are of key importance to us as Christians. These two movements display a pattern of spiritual awareness which have been shown and re-shown throughout history and, unless I miss my guess, are present in most, if not all, of us. The first part is that we must begin our relationship with God by admitting that before we ever acknowledge the importance of God in our lives, God knows us and has been gracious to us. For Moses, it ...

585. Eighteen Years Is Long Enough

Jeremiah 1:1-19

Sermon

John N. Brittain

... there and have a good meal, tell me about it. For me sometimes, a day in the park with little Timmy in some ways seems like only yesterday, but I know it's really been a long time -- long enough for him to grow into an independent adult. My guess is that as a lot of you, especially the freshmen, suffered through plenty of similar reminiscing from your parents as you got ready to come to college. The Old Testament story of the commissioning of Jeremiah as a prophet does not say that he was eighteen years old ...

586. Meeting Jesus At The Well

John 4:1-26

Sermon

John N. Brittain

... assistant, the chaplain -- expresses a concern about how they're doing. "You've been talking with my parents!" they might say. "My roommate has betrayed secrets I told her in confidence." No, not at all. It is just that things may be more obviously wrong than you guess. Much neurosis and psychosis is the result of trying to bury things in our subconscious, trying to keep things secret even from ourselves; but we can't do it. We can wear masks and fool a lot of people for a long time. We can even fool ...

587. Blessed Hunger And Thirst

Sermon

Alex Gondola

... to an unseen friend sitting across the table. "Jack got another promotion. He's really doing well," she says flatly. There's a pause. She continues, "And the kids ... the kids are great." Another pause: "Did I tell you Jack got another promotion?" Then sheepishly, "I guess I did." During the pauses there are flashes of the same woman, home alone, a drink in her hand, crying. She concludes, almost with a sob, "Everything's great. It's just ... I'm not happy." The commercial offers an 800 number for a free ...

588. The Keys To Happiness -- Purity Of Heart

John 1:1-18

Sermon

Alex Gondola

... for Everyman, Harper and Row Publishers, pp. 76-77). That same Greek word kathros is translated "sincere" in Latin. Sine cere literally means "without wax." In ancient Rome dishonest merchants would use wax to fill in cracks in pottery. (I guess like some dishonest antique dealers doctor furniture with fillers today.) Something sinecere, "without wax," was something without falseness, something that was just what it appeared to be, shortcomings, imperfections, and all. The pure in heart are not people who ...

589. "Friend, Why Are You Here?"

1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Sermon

Alex Gondola

... to worship. Other reasons for being here? Curiosity, perhaps? I once had a gentleman tell me that he had been driving past this church for years and thought it was "cute" and wondered what it looked like inside, so he stopped in on a Sunday morning. I guess his curiosity was satisfied, since I noticed he didn't come back the next week! Perhaps some of us are here out of a feeling of moral superiority. Others may be golfing today, or weeding their gardens, or sleeping in late. But not us! Or, maybe some ...

590. "Friend, Why Are You Here?"

Sermon

Alex Gondola

591. Wedding: Building A Marriage (for a couple fixing up a house)

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Derl G. Keefer

... I know only in part; then I will know fully, even as I have been fully known. And now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; and the greatest of these is love. Congratulations, (Bride) and (Groom)! A few years back, would you ever have guessed that your acquaintance with each other would grow into a friendship and your friendship would grow into love? Now here you are, ready to let your love grow into a lifelong commitment. God does work in amazing ways! Congratulations, also, on being new homeowners. In ...

592. Mind Your Manners

Matthew 7:7-12

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... area so you can ticket tourists in mini-vans and ruin a family's vacation before it starts," or "Your mom must be so proud." And when I'm asked if I know how fast I'm going, I've had to bite my lip to resist replying, "If I guess right, do I win a prize?" I think of a story just sent to me by my son. A state policeman stops a car puttering along at nineteen miles per hour. As he approaches the car to investigate, he notices five older women in the car. Obviously upset, the driver ...

593. God Knows!

2 Samuel 11:1-27

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... got up to leave, he noticed he had emptied the bowl. "I'm terribly sorry, for eating all your peanuts," he confessed. "Oh, that's all right," the woman reassured him, "because ever since I lost my teeth, all I can do is suck the chocolate off them." I guess we're kind of like those peanuts. We're naked before God. God knows all about us. And God's knowledge is not confined to our public appearances. Fortunately, as we've already announced, we are sinners in the hands of a gracious God. Or as R. C. Sproul ...

594. The Upside Of The Practice - Performance Equation

Galatians 6:1-10

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... was strolling down the fairway with me asked if I had considered something called Grecian Formula 44. I went to a school function and the mother of one of my son's classmates nauseatingly exclaimed, "Oh, Daniel, how good it is to see you bringing your grandpap!" I guess people will think my youngest son Matthew has brought somebody from the home when I show up with him at school. I'm thinking about using a cart. And I just found myself saying to a seminarian who was lamenting the lack of time to get things ...

595. The Downside Of The Practice -- Performance Equation

Romans 8:28-39

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... . Every cross in a Christian's life is a precursor to total victory. Again, "We know that all things work together for good for those who love God." Or as a little card on my desk says, "When you think you haven't got a prayer, He's there!" I guess there really isn't a downside to faith. Golfers say, "A bad day of golf is better than any day without golf." Robert Schuller says, "God turns our scars into stars!" I like that. I'm glad God doesn't shrug us off. No matter how the ball bounces or ...

596. Apocalyptic Moments

Galatians 5:1-15

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

The following sermon comes from a series of devotionals centered around the game of Golf. This is not a full sermon for the pulpit. It's been said wisdom comes from experience and experience comes from messing up. So I guess that means the older the wiser is another way of saying it's always easier to tell others the right way to do things after you've done them the wrong way for a long time. Maybe that's why so many awful players become such good coaches. Lee Trevino, ...

597. Take A Second Look

Acts 9:1-19a

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... Ananias. Though reluctant to encounter Saul because of the stories that he had heard of his persecutions against the church, Ananias responded when God assured him that Saul was in fact a chosen instrument. From enemy and persecutor to "my chosen instrument." I guess God can use anyone, perhaps even you and me. Acts 9:17-19 concludes with Ananias laying hands on Saul who is both healed and receives the Holy Spirit. Saul's transformation continues with his baptism and celebration of the Lord's supper ...

598. A Cultural Breakthrough

Acts 16:6-10

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... windows are unlocked?' Now my problem became which of the screens could I get up. (Let me say this also: we have storm windows on our home and they were up also, in the dead of winter.) "I found a screen and window that allowed me to enter the house. Guess where it was? On the front of the house going into my mother's flower room and work area. So, here I am in front of my mother's house, climbing through the window trying to weave my way through flowers without damaging them. "Finally, I got in the house ...

599. Is Your Christmas A Compromise?

Drama

Karren Boehr

... What are you going to put on your Christmas list for your parents? (Pauses) Really? Just some small stuff? You're going to give money to a child you've adopted overseas? I didn't know you've been doing this. (Pauses) Hey, nice going. (Pauses) Great! Well, guess if I'm going to get some cookies baked for tonight, I'd better get with it. Talk to you later. (Hangs up phone) (Talks to self, facing audience, with exasperation) I can't believe that girl! Some people are Christianity nuts! Next thing you know, she ...

600. The Ugly Duckling

Drama

Karren Boehr

... ) Do anything special New Year's Eve? LINDA: We had a candlelight service at our church. Sort of a rededication of our lives to Christ. ANN: Oh, yes, I forgot, you're into that religion stuff. LINDA: (Almost apologetically) Well ... yes ... I mean ... Actually, I guess God is a pretty important part of my life. Before Christmas I told you about our young wives Bible study group? It's really a wonderful bunch of gals. We have a great time. Talk about our kids, pray for one another ... (WOMAN leans closer ...

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