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651. Behold The Man Who Taught By The Sea

Mark 4:1-20

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... took place up in Galilee, centered around the city of Capernaum where he made his headquarters. We know that in all those towns he visited he taught in the synagogues. But there were some places where the crowds were so great that he could only address them in the open air. One such occasion is reported to us in what we call the Sermon on the Mount. Here in our lesson for today in Mark, chapter 4, we find Jesus teaching by the sea. So many people came to hear him that he had to get in a boat and speak ...

652. Professor Of Paradox

Matthew 13:47-52, Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:31-35

Sermon

Roger G. Talbott

... off by this kind of talk, and I still am if it isn't sincere. Often it is sincere. People who talk like this really believe that God cares at least as much about them as God does about the lilies of the field and the birds of the air. They believe that everything works for good for those who love God and are called according to God's purposes. Somehow they come to believe that they were foreordained, predestined, if you will, to be plowing in that field the day the treasure rose to the surface. They were ...

653. Demon-Possessed Child

Matthew 15:1-20, Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon Aid

Dallas A. Brauninger

... and drank human blood (1 Kings 14:11, 1 Kings 21:19, and 1 Kings 21:23). Dogs had a place as destroyers: "And I will appoint over them four kinds of destroyers, says the Lord: the sword to kill, the dogs to drag away, and the birds of the air and the wild animals of the earth to devour and destroy" (Jeremiah 15:3). Dogs were used as threats. Dogs cleaned up "anyone belonging to Ahab who dies in the city" (1 Kings 21:24). They drank the blood of King Jehoshaphat (1 Kings 22:38). They ate the body ...

654. Second Sight

Matthew 17:1-13

Sermon

David Belgum

... suddenly dawns upon a person a new insight, a second sight. It may come in an unguarded moment, in a dream, in a vision, or when one is occupied with something totally unrelated. It is an "ah hah!" experience, an inspirational flash that seems to come out of thin air. The Bible is full of these reported experiences. Often this is called a "vision." As in Daniel's case, it is a bit lonely since no one else shares it. It therefore takes a lot of faith to trust it and its message. But we should be open to ...

655. Yearning For A Loyal Friend

Job 6:14-30 · Matthew 26:69-75

Sermon

Wallace H. Kirby

... was nothing to say. But they came. They had come because their friend was in trouble. Job knew why they came, and their physical presence was a comfort to him. He watched the pain they felt on seeing his wretched condition. He saw them throw dirt into the air and let it fall on their heads to indicate their sorrow. Job was assured of their love and concern because "they sat upon the ground with him silently for seven days and seven nights; not speaking a word; for they saw that his suffering was too great ...

656. Hailing The King Of Chaos

Job 12:13-22· Matthew 27:32-44

Sermon

Wallace H. Kirby

... shot to death. The soldiers do not waste bullets on children. They pick them up by the feet and smash their heads against a wall. Or they tie ropes around their necks and pull them until the children are strangled to death. Or they throw them into the air and bayonet them as they fall. This is not a description from a novel. It was an account of what was going on in Guatemala, told by Guatemalan peasants who had fled to southern Mexico. The contrast between that article and what I was experiencing on that ...

657. Something New, Something Old

Sermon

John N. Brittain

... the early Nobel Laureates in physics, assured the world, "There is no likelihood that we can ever tap the power of the atom." Lord Kelvin, President of the Royal Scientific Society, put one matter to rest in 1895 when he said that "Heavier-than-air flying machines are simply impossible." And it was Tris Speaker, himself a former ball player, who observed that "Babe Ruth made a big mistake when he gave up pitching." These anecdotes are amusing because, aside from a good dose of embarrassment, nobody's life ...

658. The Christian Journey II: The Mountain

Sermon

John N. Brittain

... God in Christ Jesus. -- Philippians 3:12-14 and of the boxer: Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though beating the air. -- 1 Corinthians 9:25-26 This note of training, of discipline, of striving to be stronger and better every day is at the heart of virtually all Christian theology, including the great Reformation traditions, but is a theme that is often overlooked in modern American ...

659. The Christian Journey IV: The Pool

Sermon

John N. Brittain

... of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus.-- Philippians 3:14 Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one. So I do not run aimlessly, nor do I box as though beating the air. -- 1 Corinthians 9:25-26 Last week we thought of the desert, that inhospitable, arid, unproductive region where so many of the Bible stories take place. As we thought of these stories -- the Israelites wandering for forty years, Jesus fasting for forty days, Paul ...

660. Blessed Hunger And Thirst

Sermon

Alex Gondola

Matthew 5:6; John 6:35 Maybe you've seen this commercial. It aired frequently during the holidays. As I remember it, the commercial went something like this. A thirty-something-year-old woman with stylish short red hair is seated in an expensive restaurant. The woman is well dressed, well to do, well kept and attractive. The camera focuses on her face close ...

661. "Is It Community Today?"

1 Peter 2:4-12

Sermon

Alex Gondola

... . You no longer have to attend classes! But, for Willimon, the "last straw" was the individualized, pre-packaged Last Supper. Apparently there is a guy on the West Coast who is manufacturing communion for people on the go. What this is is a two-sided, air-tight, sealed container. One side holds a cracker-like pellet (the Body of Christ); the other side holds two ounces of grape juice (the Blood). Now you can enjoy the Sacrament in the privacy of your home or car, without having to encounter anyone! Here ...

662. Equipped To Play

Ephesians 6:10-20

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... is everything evolves. And while cynics concentrate on the negatives of societal evolution, most of us see things getting better and better and better. Foot. Horse. Automobile. Airplane. Rock. Pencil. Typewriter. Computer. Home remedy. Generalist. Specialist. Washington Hospital. Ice. Fan. Air conditioning. While it may come as a shock to fundamentalists, God can even work through evolution to bless us. Everybody wants to get better at what she or he does at work and recreation. And God makes that possible ...

663. Why Do People Suffer?

Mark 15:33-41

Sermon

David O. Bales

... God's reputation in every discussion of tidal waves, wars, epidemics, hurricanes, accidents, and crimes? But if God is somehow bound up with everything in this life, how do we think about suffering and how can we tug some vital, wiggling meaning into this air we breathe?" "It is important to note that although there is truth in all the reasons that people offer for our suffering, and Scripture points to these and other reasons, none of them alone and not all of them together answer enough questions. There ...

664. God's Gift Is For All

Acts 11:1-18

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... , and in a trance I saw a vision. There was something like a large sheet coming down from heaven, being lowered by its four corners; and it came close to me. As I looked at it closely I saw four-footed animals, beasts of prey, reptiles, and birds of the air. I also heard a voice saying to me, "Get up, Peter; kill and eat" (Acts 11:5-7). This vision, it seems, is more than just unclean food. This vision confronts Peter and us with an upsetting reality regarding our relationship with people unlike us. Peter's ...

665. Christmas Letters

Drama

Karren Boehr

... for quite a while. Hey, I'm young. I've got places to go, things to do. (Pauses in wonderment and disbelief) And I was standing in the back sort of mouthing "Silent Night," and you hit me with a brick. Your presence was all over the snow, in the air and I suddenly knew you were the Savior of the World ... and you loved me. Where did all the unrest inside of me go? It's gone! It's unreal! Well, anyway I just wanted to tell you -- thanks. And to let you know I'm back, I hope for ...

666. A Call To Worship

Drama

Karren Boehr

... , what's the hold up down there? We've got a service to start. 2ND READER: Our 4th Reader claims there are people in this sanctuary, her included, who are not as happy as they look. 1ST READER: (Peeved) So! This is not the time or the place to air the dirty wash. We've got a worship service to conduct here. 3RD READER: Okay, everybody, let's put it together. Ready? 4TH READER: (Loudly) No! There are people struggling in this place. They've had a rough week. They don't think anyone in the congregation, or in ...

667. Is Christ In The Manger?

Drama

Karren Boehr

... 't even put up a tree anymore. There are just too many memories... WOMAN: (Softly) Yes, there are just too many memories. (Characters freeze in place. Spotlight off) Interlude PROPHET dressed in biblical robes steps into spotlight on center stage. He carries an air of credibility as he speaks. (Some congregations may prefer to insert an appropriate sermon or meditation at this point.) (Spotlight on) PROPHET: The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to ...

668. Like A Thief

Matthew 24:36-51

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... wonderful. I'll remember that. You helped yourself, didn't you? Yes, I'll remember. (DAN EXITS) Oh, such a feeling. A feeling of lightness. Unfettered by worldly things. Oh, it's wonderful. So this is heaven. (SHE OPENS HER EYES) Oh, how lovely. It is truly beautiful. The air is so fresh and clean. Isn't that just like the Lord to make heaven just like my house so I wouldn't have the ultimate cultural shock. And I just bet the Lord brought Bill along, too. I'll just tiptoe upstairs to wake that sleepy head ...

669. Life

John 20:19-23

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... : Finish your wine. I had intended to visit our brothers and sisters in Joppa anyway. THIRD: The men finished their wine and bread and bid farewell to the house of Aeneas and were on their way, taking turns riding on the donkey. FIRST: The cool night air, the close companionship, and the urgency of their mission sped them on their way and soon the thriving port of Joppa could be seen as they swiftly descended the last hill. (FIRST AND THIRD READERS BEGIN TO WAIL) FOURTH: This is the house of Tabitha. SECOND ...

670. Creation

Psalm 148:1-14

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... , in the image of God He created him, male and female He created them. BOTH: God blessed them and God said to them, FIRST: Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it. And have dominion over the fish of the sea and the birds of the air and over every living thing that moves upon the earth. BOTH: God blessed them. SECOND: God saw all that He had made, BOTH: And it was good. SECOND: Evening came and morning came. BOTH: The sixth day. SECOND: Thus the heavens and the earth were completed and all ...

671. To Climb A Mountain

Matthew 4:23-25, Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 4:12-17

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... place is on the mountain, And as difficult as it is to reach, The more precious for the struggle. Continue when it seems as if you can't, Even when you won't ... do! Your reward will be great. You can see in all directions from your mountain home, The air is clear, The sunlight pure, And long life to those who claim the prize of the heights. The prize awaits you, So, continue. (Finally they reach the top) GUIDE: You were all good climbers and this is your reward. What do you think of that view? BOY: It is ...

672. Servant and Two Masters

Matthew 6:25-34

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... shall eat, or the shoes for the children's feet. Fret not for what you will drink, for to you heaven is on the brink. NICKOLO: What do I do when the wolf is knocking? ADONATINO: Trust in God to fill your stoc_esermonsking. Look at the birds who in the air do fly, do not they eat and drink with no need to buy? And the flowers, so wondrous in their beauty? Are they not splendid without worry or duty? God will care for you in all your need, (AS HE HELPS NICKOLO INTO A FINE JACKET) And as for the ...

673. Super Christian I

Matthew 9:18-26, Matthew 9:9-13

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... Time: The present Cast: GUY GIRL ANNOUNCER JESUS PERSON SUPER CHRISTIAN ANNOUNCER: (ENTERS AND SPEAKS INTO MICROPHONE) Faster than a speeding bullet. Mightier than a mighty locomotive. Able to leap tall church buildings at a single bound. GUY: Look! Up in the air! GIRL: It's a bird! GUY: It's a plane! ANNOUNCER: No, it's Super Christian! Yes, Super Christian, who, disguised as the mild-mannered Sunday school teacher, wages a never-ending battle for peace, justice, and the Christian way. As our exciting ...

674. On The Twenty-Fourth Day

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... tendency to permit our own pagan past and to deny the same privilege to others. Efforts to purify Christmas are laughable -- in retrospect. For a time the grinches have their way. During the Puritan era the Ham Police roamed the streets of London, sniffing the air for evidence of a holiday revel. If a family was discovered cooking a feast for Christmas, the ham was confiscated and the people were thrown in jail! But, as Dr. Seuss pointed out in his delightful little book How the Grinch Stole Christmas, the ...

675. Advent 4

Isaiah 7:1-25, Romans 1:1-17, Matthew 1:18-25

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... us into Your promised Kingdom. Forgive us, Lord, and give us the wisdom to hear and accept Your love and guidance in our lives. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" "God Hath Spoken By His Prophets" "There's A Spirit In The Air" Second Lesson: Romans 1:1-7 Theme: Jesus the promised Messiah Call To Worship Leader: Come, let all who would worship the Lord, sing and give praise. People: For in Christ we received a Savior calling us into the family of God. Leader: Jesus, born of ...

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