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626. Adam’s Prime Rib

Genesis 2:4-25

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... that was entirely beneficial to the creatures of nature. In our care of creation in our time, this is a point we should learn well. But after all the animals and birds had paraded before Adam and he had named them all, his loneliness still remained. The record says, “But for the man there was not found a helper fit for him.” The conclusion is that Adam needed a being like himself to relieve loneliness. This points up the crowning truth that life for humans is relational. Relationships with God and ...

627. A Service Of Light

John 1:1-18

Bulletin Aid

J. B. Quisenberry

... unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. (At this point, the SHEPHERDS look up at the ANGEL, but remain on their knees.) And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. (The other ANGELS enter from the side, and stand on either side of the FIRST ANGEL.) And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude ...

628. Advent 3

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, Isaiah 61:1-11, John 1:19-28, John 1:1-18

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... Paul warns them not to put out the Spirit's fire (v. 19). Our congregation has embarked on a course to train people to reach out to those who have ceased being active in the church. One of the assumptions of the course has it that the inactive person remains a part of the church until he or she decides otherwise. The flame of faith may be burning dimly but it's still alive. The church must gently fan the spark into full flame. Fire was a crucial commodity in ancient societies. Since it took a great deal of ...

629. Easter 7

John 17:6-19, Acts 1:12-26, 1 John 5:1-12

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Russell F. Anderson

... Mark Fuhrman, originally testified that he had not used the word "Nigger" during the past ten years. Later, tapes of him using the "N" word with other racist remarks cast a thick shadow on his credibility as a witness. John asserts that God's testimony remains steadfast and sure, much more reliable than that of humans. God testifies that he has given us eternal life through Jesus, his Son. Assurance (v. 13). John writes to a church immersed in a culture that put forth many different claims to eternal truth ...

630. Epiphany 5

Job 7:1-7, Isaiah 40:1-31, Mark 1:29-39, 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... of rest? A nutritious breakfast? A refreshing shower? A good, stout cup of coffee? Jesus has a better idea. 1. Pray Up -- He rose early to seek God's guidance and strength (v. 35). 2. Move out in mission and service (v. 38). 3. The mission of the church remains -- seek God's will, then do God's will. Jesus had a plan. One of the reasons that he spent so much time praying was that he needed the Father's inspiration to flesh out the details of the plan. Before you can arrive someplace, you need to envision ...

631. The Epiphany Season

Mt 2:1-12 · Jn 1:43-51 · Mk 1:9-28; 35-45 · Mk 2:1-12; 18-22 · Mk 9:2-13

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Russell F. Anderson

... world, shedding its rays on all who would believe. The light which Epiphany witnesses to is more like a spotlight than a flood lamp. The light of Christ pierces the darkness of sin and death but a person must choose to step into the light. If not, he remains in the darkness. Epiphany As A Season Epiphany is much more than a festival. Rather, it is a season that comprises at least half of the Christmas cycle of the church year. The Church Year can be divided into three cycles: The Christmas cycle, made up of ...

632. Proper 18

Mark 7:24-30, Mark 7:31-37, Proverbs 22:1-16, James 2:1-13

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Russell F. Anderson

... over judgment. Gospel: Mark 7:24-37 Jesus couldn't get away (v. 24). Apparently, Jesus was trying to get away from the incessant crowds for a time of respite when he went to the region of Tyre. Yet he couldn't get away; he couldn't remain incognito. A desperate woman came to him for help. Just today I read an article in the paper which reports how our electronic tools -- cellular phones, modems, faxes and the like -- leash us to our jobs. Increasingly, people find it difficult to get away from their work ...

633. Proper 20

Proverbs 31:10-31, Mark 9:30-37, James 3:13-18; 4:1-12

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... to understand. When they get back to Capernaum, Jesus asks them what they were arguing about along the way. At first, they remain silent. They were ashamed to admit that they had a dispute concerning who among them was the greatest. Jesus counsels that he ... father, who was always loathe to reveal too much of his feelings, shot back: "How do you feel about it?" (my death, not his own). I remained mute. My first thought was, "But, Dad, I'm not dying, you are." On a deeper level I knew that he was right, I too ...

634. The Resurrection Of Our Lord

John 20:1-9, John 20:10-18, Acts 10:23b-48, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Mark 16:1-20

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... from others. All of us have received the good news of Christ from others. We are all called to pass it on. Christianity remains one generation away from extinction if we do not pass it on. Gospel: John 20:1-18 Jesus misplaced. Mary Magdalene came to ... to tell his disciples of a the dawning of a new day. It was her mission to lead others into the light of that new day. That remains our mission as well. Outline: 1. Mary came to the tomb just before the dawn of a new day. 2. She was still mourning the good old ...

635. The Importance Of Asking The Right Questions

Luke 20:27-40

Sermon

Larry R. Kalajainen

... told that the people came to the prophet to ask a question. About 50 years earlier, in 587 B.C., the Babylonian empire had conquered Judea, destroying Jerusalem and the temple of God. The leading citizens were then carried off into exile. For the people who remained in the land of Palestine during the 70 years before the Exiles came back, the memory of the devastation of their holy city and the temple of God was a powerful political force uniting the people. Since the temple had been destroyed in the fifth ...

636. A Blessed Nation

Genesis 12:1-8

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... day for worship as a nation truly blessed by God. People: Many fine people have given their lives that we might be free. Leader: And many have defended liberty and justice for all around the world. People: Yet if we are to remain free we must be willing to protect liberty. Leader: And if we are to remain free we must be true to the Lord our God. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, our Almighty Defender and Shield, we lift our voices in praise to You for the many blessings You have so freely ...

637. The Mark Upon Us

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Sermon

Lee Griess

... . What we forget, however, is that no matter how proudly we parade our own goodness, God sees within. And when God looks upon us, the mark remains, as surely as if a big "X" were stamped on our foreheads. It's unpleasant to think of these things. And I'm sure we'd ... joined with Cain in taking his brother's life. We are marked by death. And even though we cannot see it, a big "X" remains on our foreheads. Today we begin our journey of Lent, these forty days of preparation. It is a path that leads to the cross ...

638. Fourth Sunday In Advent - Joy!

Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:39-45

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David M. Oliver

... Silent Night, Holy Night." (If you have a person who plays guitar proficiently, invite him or her to accompany the church in the singing of the first two verses of "Silent Night, Holy Night." The mood of quiet joy and worship might best be kept if the congregation remains seated for the singing.) Friends, God has given each of us a song to sing. The song is filled with a joy that is at times deep and quiet, as we have just experienced. At other times our joy is exuberant and glorious. Regardless of the type ...

639. Twelfth Night

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

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... had been asked during the week before the service because we knew we'd be working in relatively poor light. But we still ended up handing out the script to two who hadn't seen it before that night. As in the other "You Are There" sermons, the actors remained in their seats and came forward only for their parts. The field announcers went as far as the lavaliere microphone would go.] Studio Announcer: Twelfth Night, 4 B.C., YOU ARE THERE! This evening, we ask you to return with us to the time of the birth of ...

640. Prayer Power, Bible Power And Small Group Dynamics

Illustration

Michael B. Brown

... . Usually there were about four in the choir. All was dull and dead: no new faces, no children, no laughter, no spirit to speak of. In time she and a friend began discussing the merits of looking for a new church home. However, they decided to remain until the end of the calendar year. In the autumn came the time for the annual women's banquet. Every year the same 12 or 15 ladies attended, nothing new, nothing inspiring. That particular year, though, Paula and her friend decided to experiment. They phoned ...

641. Good News At A Bad Time!

Luke 2:8-20

Eulogy

Richard E. Merrick

... born for us. May God, in abundant mercy, comfort us and in time heal the deep wounds which this tragedy has caused in our lives. We believe that God knows best. We place our future in God's hands, whether our remaining days are few or many. We must not despair but pray that God will give us a faith that remains unshaken by this tragic act, that God will give us a hope that takes us to, and reaches into, the eternity of glory. With peace of heart and mind we need not fear, for a Savior is born for us ...

642. "The Loneliness Of Injustice"

Psalm 26:1-12, Mark 14:53-65

Sermon

R. Sheldon MacKenzie

... for a conviction. Their stories didn't agree with one another. As a result of which their evidence was useless, and ought to have been thrown out of court. An attempt was made to have Jesus reply to the false trumped-up charges against him. He remained silent. He refused to refute lies either about his person or about his teaching. A little later he was asked whether he was the Messiah, the Christ, the Son of God. This was a different matter entirely, and Jesus answered it affirmatively."I am the Messiah ...

643. Receive The Holy Spirit

John 20:19-23

Sermon

Larry Powell

... . Someone has told that engineers in New York, years ago, sought a base for one of the buttresses of a bridge they were constructing. In the process, they happened upon an old scow full of bricks and heavy stones that had long ago sunk and remained almost totally buried in mud. Skilled, experienced divers were send down to place giant chains beneath the scow in order to raise it. Laboring with even such "modern" equipment as was available at the time, every effort failed. The heavy load could not be raised ...

644. When Christ Returns

1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... in the grave see the glorious event? Leader: The dead shall rise and the glory of the Lord will reign forever. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, You were so wise to keep the date of Christ's return to Yourself so we might always remain vigilant. Keep our spiritual eyes alert and our hearts open to Your presence. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession O God, so often today when we read of Christ's return we tend to doubt and even wonder if it will ever come to pass. Too often we ...

645. A Seeking Savior

Luke 10:1-24

Sermon

W. Robert McClelland

... through our Lord Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 15:57)." Christ is a seeking Savior! He does not wait for us to come to him! Dietrich Bonhoeffer speaks of this Savior as God's birthday wish come true. The Holy One's most burning desire was not to remain in heaven with the adoring angels where the latest press clippings and heavenly polls all confirmed the Sovereign's popularity. No, God's birthday wish was to be in and with the world. And, it must be noted, not a world which was sanitized for the divine ...

646. Bringing Love Close

Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Sermon

George Paul Mocko

... held together. Such a God we can worship and hold in awe. "Hear O Israel, The Lord our God is One Lord." Yes, we worship but the command is to love. Those called pantheists all through history have been able to see this divine activity, and yet have remained untouched by the consciousness of any personal presence. Before we can love, all of this must touch our lives individually. We must be able to see how this divine activity and presence is not only in the division of the cell, but also in the cells that ...

647. Our God Delivers!

Daniel 3:1-30

Sermon

Erskine White

... can share this hope with others. I. Despite the ebb and flow of world events, as Cold Wars come and go, the nuclear threat remains to test our faith in the future. I mean: what would you do if the missiles came? What would you do if suddenly, in ... hope in a dark and hopeless world? Do you believe that armies and missiles notwithstanding, our God has the final Word, and that world remains in His hands? Do you believe that even in these frightening times, God is giving us the keys to true and faithful living? ...

648. Epiphany 5

Psalm 138:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Judges 6:1-40, Isaiah 6:1-13, Luke 5:1-11

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... all night but they caught nothing. So Jesus commandeered one of their fishing boats and used it as a floating platform by which to teach the people who had surrounded him at the lake. They wanted to hear more from the teacher. 2. Oddly enough, nothing remains of his teaching on that occasion, probably because it was overshadowed by what happened when the lesson was over. Sent back out on the lake by Jesus, the fishermen took so many fish that their boats almost sank. And Peter said, "Depart from me, for I ...

649. Lent 3

1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Exodus 3:1-22, Psalm 126:1-6, Psalm 103:1-22, Luke 13:1-9

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... mother ever do anything to earn such suffering and pain as she knew. M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) had the remains of that car embedded in a bill-board on one of the main thoroughfares of St. Paul as part of their campaign to ... pictures Lucy standing before a desk in what is obviously the office of a television preacher. She says to the woman who is at the desk but remains unseen: "Yes, Ma'am, I'd like to see the preacher, please ... the one I see on TV all the time." In the second frame, she adds ...

650. Easter 6

John 14:15-31, Psalm 67:1-7, Acts 15:22-35, Joel 2:18-27, Revelation 21:1-27

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... , there is "early rain," and because the drought seems to be ended, there is also the promise of the "later rain" and the prospects of a good crop to harvest. Whether or not a threatened near-plague of grasshoppers will be put off by the rain remains to be seen, but there is a promise to trust God's promise: "I will restore to you the years which the swarming locust has eaten, the hopper, the destroyer, and the cutter ..." A bountiful harvest will provide food for millions of people, inside and outside ...

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