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626. The Call of the Wild Within

Genesis 12:10-20, Genesis 12:1-8, Luke 2:41-52

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... of civilization as they knew it, into the hills of Bethel, and onto the Negev desert, because God called him to go on a journey that would change his life and the world to come. Courage. And faith. They go together like salt and water. You cannot have one without the other. Courage sets you on the path God asks you to follow. Faith trusts that that path will lead to something better, more fulfilling, more promising, more beautiful, because in your heart, you know that God can be trusted. We hear a lot about ...

627. The Complex Human

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... one who lives a servant’s life, who lays down life for the sheep, who guards them and nourishes them, guides them and protects them, who lives by God’s own providence. And yet, even a shepherd can go astray. I have here today a shepherd’s staff (if you have one, show it). I want you to imagine that each of you is holding one of these today. It is your guide, your reminder that Jesus is your guide, and that he is there to lead you even as you serve and lead others. But even though you hold that symbol ...

628. When the Music Stops

Matthew 24:36-44

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... up and reminds us to pay attention to the coming of the day, to enjoy the music of God’s voice in our lives and the chatter from the streets below. For one day, the music will stop, the world will grow silent, and a new day will begin. We have one chance to live our lives in this world. Only one. We don’t get another chance to make amends or to show each other love once the music stops. So, take heart this day. Wake up your spirit to the truth of Christ. Stir up your heart to the love ...

629. The Greater Honor

1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Sermon

Richard A. Jensen

... Theo conduct the ceremony of honoring. Theo had worked hard with his assistants to construct a series of podiums in the front of the church building. Theo stood next to the lowest podium. He announced to the congregation in a solemn voice: "Will all those who have one gift of the Spirit please come forward and stand here." Everyone knew what this meant. There was a kind of approved list of special gifts of the Spirit in Corinth. Theo's invitation was for all who had at least one of these special gifts to ...

630. God's Bankers

Matthew 25:27

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... back the $1.00 and 6 cents extra for letting them use it for one year. The 6 cents we call interest. That is why people save their money in banks rather than saving it at home. If you keep your dollar at home for one year you will only have one dollar at the end of the year. So you make money by letting the bank save it for you. The bank pays interest. If you save your money at a bank they give you this little book and they tell you every once in a while how much they are ...

631. White!

Luke 2:1-7

Children's Sermon

... ’re excited about Christmas. I am, too. We all are. But during all of the excitement, let’s remember the purity, the holiness, the color of this season ... white. Jesus is the perfect Son of God. Let’s celebrate his birthday together, singing his praises, just like the angels. We have one more color of Christmas, and I’ll share that with you this Sunday. I’ll see you then. Have a Merry Christmas!

632. Christ the King Sunday

Luke 23:26-43

Illustration

Theodore F. Schneider

... preacher, strode into the room and a quiet fell. The familiar blue books were distributed. "Gentlemen," he began, "you may use your Bibles for this exam. You have three hours. There is just one question and it has three parts. Here it is: You have one last sermon to preach in your ministry. It's your last best shot. Choose your text and theme, explain why you have chosen them, and give a full, detailed outline for the development of that sermon." That morning and that question have left lasting marks ...

633. REMEMBER YOUR BAPTISM

Illustration

John H. Krahn

... Since 1955 rubies have been the world’s most precious gem, attaining a price of up to $30,000 per carat. Can you imagine what the Burmese Ruby, weighing 1,184 carats, would be worth? To have in our possession one of these jewels would be to have one of the most beautiful and most valued jewels in the world. Imagine how it would feel wearing the Hope Diamond set into a ring. Well, most of us already possess a jewel of even greater value. In his Large Catechism, Martin Luther makes this concluding statement ...

634. The Last Commandment: Love One Another

John 13:1-17, 31b-35

Children's Sermon

Various Authors

... than just words. So it is the night of Jesus’ betrayal. Jesus and his twelve disciples are having their last supper together. Normally servants serve and wash the feet of the guests. Because feet are dusty and sweaty in that culture, it feels wonderful to have one’s feet washed and refreshed. But no one washes the disciple’s feet. No servants. Not Peter. Nor John. Not any of the disciples. Surely not Judas Iscariot, who would betray Jesus later. So Jesus got up and took the bowl, like this one, and ...

635. Not

Isaiah 50:1-11

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... worrying that the moon was going to fall on my head." Some issues are already settled, and there is no point in useless anxiety, for we do not always have choices and options. For instance, it is not "if" you will have a master in this life, you will have one, but "who" will it be? It is not "if" you will die, for unless the Lord returns during your lifetime, you will die, but your option is "where" you will spend eternity. And it is not "if" you will know suffering in this world, you will, but your choice ...

636. Ready or Not ( A Drama about Commitment)

Drama

Dave Marsh

... even looked at this thing? Dave: Sure, I have. I think…. What have you got? Vicki: I’ve got the latest maps of Virginia plus I’ve marked all our camp sites and I’ve double checked everything online with MapQuest. Dave: Well, ok. Fine. But do you have one of these? Vicki: What is it? Dave: It’s a compass, silly. Vicki: This isn’t a compass! (pulls out the tape) This is a tape measure with a calculator built into it! Dave: Oh really? Well, so what? What do you have? Vicki: I have a compass that ...

637. God Is Our Partner

2 Corinthians 6:2

Children's Sermon

Object: one roller skate Good morning, boys and girls. (Hold up the one roller skate and ask the question.) What's missing? I only have one roller skate. Have you ever tried to skate with just one roller skate? It's pretty difficult. It's not much fun. I really need the second roller skate to have a good time, don't I? I'm missing my roller skate partner. When you want to play there ...

638. Free at Last

Matthew 11:25-30

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: You will need large rubber bands – enough for each child to have one. Also a small treat (toy or piece of candy or book mark) for each child. Lesson: Pair the children up and then put a rubber band around one child's right hand and his/her partners' left hand, "tying" them together. Lay the treats (2 for each pair) that you ...

639. It’s Smart To Love God

1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Children's Sermon

Various Authors

... ’t you? I brought along some books that I would like to have you read this week. I need some volunteers. I have a book on medicine. Who would like to read it? (See if anyone volunteers.) Then I have this big one that lawyers read, and I also have one that our banker keeps on his bookshelf. Has anyone ever read the dictionary? Would someone like to read this one, while someone else reads my encyclopedia? Now if we read all of these books this week, we should be as smart as God is, don’t you think? (Let ...

640. Valley of Weakness (Series: Peace in the Valley)

Luke 6:17-26

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... his own demise. Pilate was in control of the court that sentenced Jesus to death, but today we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ not the victory of Pontius Pilate. Over the years, I’ve interviewed a lot of potential employees. I’ve yet to have one honestly answer the question, “Tell me about your weaknesses?” They might tell me they are perfectionists, hoping I’m looking for a better quality of work. They might say I’m a workaholic hoping I’m trying to hire hard labor, but nobody has ...

641. Cost Analysis

Luke 6:27-36

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... HERMIE: Never mind the spiel, buster. Give me the cross. JESUS: You'd better wait a minute. Let me explain a few things about this cross. HERMIE: Money is no object. I want that cross! I don't want to be the only one who doesn't have one. Gimme it! (MAKING A GRAB FOR IT) JESUS: (EVADING HER LUNGE) Watch out! You could hurt yourself. HERMIE: You watch out! MADGE: (APPROACHING BLUE LIGHT) Wouldn't you know it. My best friend and shopping comrade buying the cross I wanted. Well, I never. HERMIE: You certainly ...

642. A Ticket for All

Matthew 15:21-28

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

... who was discriminated against because of her religion. But she was a very smart woman and she succeeded in getting what she needed. The object I have with me today is a ticket. Tickets let us in places, but they also keep people out of places if they don't have one. I'm glad we don't have to have tickets like this one to come to church. This church is for all people. We would never want anybody to feel that they could not come in. This is a house of worship for all people.

643. The Hopes and Dreams of God

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... is that more apparent than in the cross. The Cradle and the Cross, the two are inseparable. In these Post Christmas, Post Easter, Post Christian times, it's important to remember they are both significant chapters in the story or our salvation and you can't have one without the other. While the Cradle give us Hope and sparks our Dreams, it's really the Cross that gives us the proper perspective on the life and faith that was born and laid in that Cradle. It especially gives us the proper perspective on ...

644. Bread and Call

John 6:35, 41-51

Sermon

David Coffin

... might have eternal life. John 3:16 summarized this calling, “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” John 3:16 (RSV). John’s gospel challenges us to explore what calling we have, one which we are willing to die for, that also points us beyond this life. This is a Pentecost question for both the church as a group and us as individual Christians. This is part of the life journey and may change, just as my decisions as to ...

645. Christmas Carols · Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Luke 2:1-20

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: Some printers ink and some lead type Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you know that we have one of our favorite Christmas Carols today because of two accidents? The name of the carol is one that all of you know and love to sing. We call it "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing." Let me tell you about the accidents. The writer of the carol was a very young ...

646. Spiritual Resuscitation

Romans 8:6-11

Sermon

David O. Bales

... fills you so quietly that it's almost, as Paul would say, a part of you. You are in the Spirit and the Spirit is in you, like air. You can say just like air because "air" is the Bible's word for Spirit. The Old and New Testaments each have one word that means wind, breath, or spirit. God's Spirit can affect us like a giant windstorm that shakes all the trees in the forest of our lives or God's Spirit can affect us like a gentle summer breeze that blows beneath the awning of our soul. You can ...

647. Gifts for God

Romans 11:33-36

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... at this time of year. We could give God some wonderful flowers, or even a plant if you think he would keep them watered. Do you like the idea of giving flowers? (Let them answer.) You don't think that God would like either as a gift from us? I have one more thought. I have this beautiful piece of jewelry. It has been in my family for years and people just love to look at it and they always tell me that they wish they had a piece of jewelry that looked like this. Do you think God would wear my ...

648. It's Really Me!

John 20:25

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: a scar or birthmark. Boys and girls, do you have any birthmarks? I have one, right here. You see, my skin has a different color and it makes a special design on my (arm). I'm the only person I know who has this mark, so when you see it you know I'm really me. Of course, there are other ways to know I' ...

649. We're All Winners

John 3:17

Children's Sermon

... cards.) Does anyone know what they're from? Let's look first at these ribbons. What color are they? (Let them respond.) They're blue, aren't they. These ribbons are from a special kind of contest called a 4-H fair. (Explain what it is if you do not have one in your area.) Boys and girls raise animals or sew clothes or make jams and jellies and then a judge comes and says one is the best and puts this blue ribbon on it. Do you think the winner is proud? (Let them respond.) Yes, I think I would be ...

650. Building Blocks

2 Timothy 3:16

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... else but I can't figure out what it is. How can I find out what it needs? Is there something I can look at to tell me what is missing? (response) Is there some kind of book that will help me? (instructions, directions) Oh, an instruction booklet. Well, I have one right here. And here's what I'm building. Show the picture to the children. According to the design, I just need to add one more thing. Can you help me find it? (children should help you search in the box for the missing piece) Now add the missing ...

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