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626. Moving At The Speed Of Light: Unknown Apostles

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

... s a problem with that propeller thing on the front of the motor." "Does it fly?" he asked. "That propeller thing is attached to your water pump and you're going to need a new one." I was nearly out of cash and without a credit card, I explained. "I guess I'll need to have somebody come up from Columbus to pick us up." "Comin' back through here anytime soon?" he asked. "Day after tomorrow," I responded. "Hop in my truck!" he pointed. So Beth and I and the grease-covered mechanic hopped in his truck, making a ...

627. Father's Day

Psalm 78:1-72

Sermon

Brett Blair

... a pretty awesome figure,” he said. “When he spoke that was the end of things. I always imagined if I could hear the voice of God that it would sound like the voice of my father. Even though this man did not mean to compliment his father, I guess he should have been congratulated for connecting his father in any way with God, even if it was a negative connection. In the book of Proverbs we read these words: Children, hear the instruction of your father. He is the wisdom of God speaking to you. That is ...

628. Envy - Where Is The Grass Greener?

Gn 4:1-26, Mt 20:1-16, Philip 4:10-20

Sermon

R. Curtis Fussell

... me." But one day the younger daughter came to her older sister and asked her, "Did Mom do this with you? Did Dad do that with you?" And the older sister said, "Yes, we had a marvelous time." And the younger sister responded, "They never did that with me. I guess they were too busy for me. I wish I had been born first." To the older sister's amazement she suddenly realized that they both had been envious of each other for years, and for no good reason at all. It was all just a matter of a different time ...

629. Greed - Putting Things In Their Proper Perspective

Matthew 6:25-34

Sermon

R. Curtis Fussell

... of. But you can acquire all you want and still feel empty. What power I wouldn't trade for a little more time with my family." I wonder what Mr. Atwater would say about a recent bumper sticker that said: "The one who dies with the most toys wins." My guess is he would say, "It's all wrong. It's a terrible lie." Greed. Greed is never satisfied with "that's enough." No, greed says more is always better, because you can never have enough. Greed sees life not as a gift from God, but as a race to acquire ...

630. And Then Came The Angel

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

William B. Kincaid, III

... someone who has grown tired of a relationship. Those who have been through a divorce know that it is one of the most humiliating experiences one can endure. The sense of failure is overwhelming. Years are spent trying to overcome the guilt and second-guessing. Marriage and divorce are awesome considerations. They are for us, and they were for Joseph. Even though things were different in those days, we can tell from the very delicate way in which Matthew tells this story that this decision for Joseph carried ...

631. Prayer And Compassion Fatigue

Matthew 14:13-21

Sermon

Roger G. Talbott

... disciples were getting burned out dealing with all that human misery. So Jesus declared a holiday. "Let's go camping," he said. At least that is what I think he said. Matthew makes it sound like he said, "Let's go off alone to a deserted place." My guess is he got no arguments from his disciples. They took off their beepers, unplugged the phones and put up the "Closed for the Day" sign in the window. They got out the coolers, the tents, the sleeping bags and, of course, their fishing poles, put them into ...

632. Advent 3

James 5:7-12, Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:1-19

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Russell F. Anderson

... at the very end of life is going to receive the same reward as those of us who have followed Jesus from our youth likewise offends me. Does that seem fair? Of course not! But you know what really offends me, especially when I'm feeling high and mighty? You guessed it, the cross. Am I really so bad that God had to sacrifice his only Son? What I really want is a teflon-coated gospel and a non-stick Christ that doesn't burn and isn't messy. I want a Messiah that acts like I think he should. Then ...

633. Baptism of The Lord

Mt 3:13-17 ·Acts 10:34-48 · Is 42:1-9

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... they worked their way to the front and Tommy was ready to board his dream ride. Just as he was about to step down, the gate keeper pulled him back and over to a measuring post, explaining that he had to be a certain height; it was the regulation. You guessed it. Tommy was three inches too short. He didn't measure up. Thank God that in Christ Jesus we are acceptable to God. Amazing grace!

634. Proper 10

Genesis 25:19-34, Isaiah 55:1-13, Romans 8:18-27, Romans 8:1-17, Matthew 13:1-23

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... a solitary prison. Love freed her, fertilized her and caused her to grow, as she testified. "The most important day of my life was when my teacher, Ann Sullivan, came to see me. On the afternoon of the fateful day I stood on the porch, dumb and expectant. I guessed vaguely from all the going to and fro in the house that something unusual was about to happen .... I felt approaching footsteps, I held out my hand. Someone took it and I was caught and held close in the arms of her who was to reveal all things ...

635. Proper 11

Romans 8:18-27, Isaiah 44:6-23, Genesis 28:10-22, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

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Russell F. Anderson

... rumors of an attack from the northern flank, in Norway, though it was more probable the Allies would storm some of the beaches of France. The shortest route would put them in Calais, just across from the cliffs of Dover. To keep them guessing, the Allies created mock armies, circulated false information and made the Nazis believe that buildups were occurring in areas where there was no army. Since the Germans didn't know where the invasion would originate, they had to be prepared everywhere. This stretched ...

636. Proper 6

Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-42, Genesis 18:1-15, Exodus 19:1-25, Romans 5:1-11

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... being reconciled with the Lord through the cross. Reconciliation doesn't necessarily imply friendship but how could we characterize our relationship with the Lord? We are no longer enemies. We are much more than mere acquaintances. We are more than servants. So, I guess we really are friends with God. In the Gospel of John, Jesus tells his disciples that they are not merely servants but his friends, because he has revealed his heart to them. Friendship involves the grace of accepting the other just as she ...

637. What Really Happened Christmas Day

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... how they were strangers, how they camefor the census, about their dreams of angels talking to themabout the baby. Matthal suddenly became aware of Jerod'scascading and interrupted him. "Are they still there?" he asked. "Who, the angels?" Jerod replied. "No, the young couple." "I guess so. We were so excited, we had to telleverybody. So we left, but so far, you are the only onewe've found awake. Wait till we get these sheep back to thefold. Maybe now someone will pay attention to us. TheMessiah is born! WOW ...

638. Paul, The Great Missionary

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... that Jesus Christ is the Lord, to the glory of God the Father." (Philippians 2:1-11) Announcer: We ask you what holds you together and you ask us what holds us together! Some of our listeners recognized that poem you recited and said it along with you. I guess we feel held together by our faith in Christ much the same way. You were our preacher, right? Can you tell us how you feel about your captors? Paul: "I want you to know, my brothers and sisters, that the things that have happened to me have really ...

639. Matthew

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... aren't too good this last report. Is that Matthew again, or what? Tony Tiberius, August 15, 13th year of Tiberius CaesarOffice of the Chief Tax Collector, Malchus bar Joachim To: the Office of the Regional Tax Administrator,Antonius Marcellus Dear Tony, Matthew's doing okay. I guess he likes the outdoor work much better. Maybe it's easier for him to do his writing while the fishermen are out to sea. The merchants go to the office out on the highway any time of the day or night. That toll booth work is ...

640. God, The Father

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... spot to sit down. "What are you doing here in Nazareth?" Jacob asked his rabbi friend. "The head rabbi in Jerusalem thought it would be good if I came down north to think over my spiritual roots. He ordered me to take a pilgrimage to Mount Tabor. I guess he had enough of my questions about his administration. I don't like how impersonal our leaders are getting. I don't understand it. But the Lord will decide among us who is right and who is wrong. Enough of my troubles. What are you doing here? The last ...

641. The Man Born Blind

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... him about it. Rabbi: I wondered ... because he hadn't seen it himself. We had to deal with it hypothetically. I wish I'd known you told him. I would have had you come to class. Daughter: But girls aren't allowed ... Rabbi: That's just a tradition. I guess I didn't realize how interested you were ... Daughter: I didn't ... You were so ... No, I won't put you on a guilt trip. Rabbi: I appreciate that ... As Saul told the story, it was obvious he agreed with the way the Pharisees handled the matter. Jesus had ...

642. Repentance: A New Relationship

Joel 2:1-11

Sermon

E. Carver McGriff

... . We are all occasionally guilty of saying or doing things we later wish we hadn't. Of course, it's possible to overdo this point. I'm not recommending that we go into a major guilt trip every time we slip a little. But at the same time, I'd guess we all know people who seem capable of hurtful conduct, yet it doesn't seem to trouble them. The person who doesn't occasionally say, "Boy, that was a stupid thing I did," or "I can't believe I said something that silly," or who never goes to a friend ...

643. Times Of Refreshing

Acts 3:11-26

Sermon

E. Carver McGriff

... seemed so true And now I'm where I was before, Oh God, what did I do?" My selfishness has ruined what had blessed my life, until I learned that something deep within will try, true love, to kill. But love did something else in me, refused to die, I guess. It said, "I am your only hope, I have the power to bless."Love has a life that is its own, when given from above. And taught me once it's born in you, your destiny is love.So something else took place within the selfish part of me. It ...

644. Wonderful Story

Genesis 17:1-27

Sermon

E. Carver McGriff

... settled into quiet old age, suddenly informed that he and his ninety-year-old wife were to have a baby, and that they were to actually become parents of a new race of people. Quite a shock, one must think; especially to Sarah, I would guess. This is a rather complicated bit of Bible teaching to our twentieth century, western-world minds. Before we ask ourselves what word it speaks to us, maybe we'd better examine the passage itself. Some biblical interpreters accept the historical accuracy of this story ...

645. Standing Firm

Isaiah 50:1-11

Sermon

E. Carver McGriff

... a person in a position of high visibility must endure criticism, some of it destructive, and his conviction that with God's help, he'd be able to endure and triumph in what he was convinced was right. Most of us have had somewhat comparable experiences. I'd guess many clergy have received the same advice we did in seminary, that unless you have someone upset with you, you're not taking very strong positions on some of the crucial issues of the day. This is not to commend the idea of flaunting one's point of ...

646. Lyrics For The Centuries

2 Samuel 1:1-16

Sermon

Arthur H. Kolsti

... beset by ills and those that buoy us in the struggle for justice and peace. Give us the canticles to express praise and thanksgiving and the poetry of confession. David, take up your harp for us. Think of David and what picture comes to mind? My guess is the picture inherited from early days in church school, that of the shepherd boy downing Goliath with a slingshot, the warrior lad who became the king of Israel. Today, I invite you to think of him as a musician, composer, and minstrel. David was a singer ...

647. Looking A Little Bit Crazy

Mark 3:20-30

Sermon

William G. Carter

... Testament. But look at the evidence. If the powers of destruction and death still rule over the world, what conclusion could make more sense? So here's the question: Has the world changed? Is there anything qualitatively different with the coming of Jesus? I guess we will have to decide for ourselves. At least, that's how Jesus confronted the issue. When the best minds of his generation accused him of teaming up with the side of evil, Jesus responded in a way that let people decide for themselves. "Think ...

648. Easter Consecration

John 17:6-19

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... of Hebrew exiles. We see the contemporary examples of that in the manner in which the church has emerged in China, Russia, and Eastern Germany to help effect significant changes both for the church and the world. God has a way of always keeping us guessing. Most certainly, that is obvious in the unpredictability of the elements within the creation. It is equally true of how God manages the affairs of the world. Through both fair weather and foul and also through the peace and the disturbances of the world ...

649. What Really Happened Christmas Day

Luke 2:8-20

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... they were strangers, how they came for the census, about their dreams of angels talking to them about the baby. Matthal suddenly became aware of Jerod's cascading and interrupted him. "Are they still there?" he asked. "Who, the angels?" Jerod replied. "No, the young couple." "I guess so. We were so excited, we had to tell everybody. So we left, but so far, you are the only one we've found awake. Wait till we get these sheep back to the fold. Maybe now someone will pay attention to us. The Messiah is born ...

650. Tall Enough

Psalm 121:1

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... of the new one. "But finally the day came that I knew I was getting close. I couldn't see it yet, but I could touch the top of the refrigerator with my hand. I just had to wait a little longer ..."About then, we moved again. And guess what?" "You got another refrigerator with the new house and it was taller!" several of the children say together. "That's right!" I respond. "And, do you know what else?" The children look puzzled, obviously trying to think what else there could be. "I never have grown tall ...

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