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651. Following God's Lead

Joshua 5:1-12

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

The book of Joshua is a book of history and vision. While it gives the history of Israel's conquest of the Promised Land, it also gives us a glimpse of God's unfolding revelation for Israel. The underlying theme of this book is found in the character and nature of Joshua as a brilliant military leader and spiritual guide to his people. It is in that spirit that our text begins to take shape. The Israelites spent 39 years in the wilderness because of their disobedience to God and fear of the Canaanites. The ...

652. Is Your Christmas A Compromise?

Drama

Karren Boehr

... season that the true meaning of Christmas is lost. This short drama, especially for youth, portrays the price compromise can have on our thinking and our attitudes toward others in a very real and direct way. Setting: A modern teenage bedroom Characters:SARA: A typical teenager, vivacious, in love with life, Christian, talks with lots of energy Costumes: Teenage dress Props: Clutter of a teenage room, rug to sit on, telephone, fingernail polish, assorted stuffed animals Scene: Sara is talking on the phone ...

653. The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Us

Drama

Karren Boehr

... Spirit in Acts 2. Scripturally based, this drama is meant to add depth and meaning to the church's celebration of Pentecost and/or Baptism. Setting: The graveyard of bones which the prophet Ezekiel saw in Ezekiel 37. It is now centuries later Characters: THE PROPHET EZEKIEL: A man who speaks with conviction and vision, very learned, gifted, with a powerful intellectTHE PROPHET JOEL: A man who is soft-spoken, yet deeply committed to the message of GodSEVEN SAINTS: Can be assorted ages (ideal for baptismal ...

654. To Jericho

Drama

Karren Boehr

... to assume his role in leading the children of Israel into the Promised Land. Young leaders need to be nourished and allowed to develop their talents and gifts under the wise guidance of anointed leadership. Setting: The Children of Israel are ready to enter the Promised Land Characters:MOSES: Older man, wise with much authority, weary JOSHUA: Younger man, anxious about the job before him, eager Costumes: Biblical dress Props: A box to sit on Scene: Moses and Joshua are discussing the change of leadership ...

655. The God Of Naomi

Drama

Karren Boehr

... , wandering about the sanctuary as she talks. The strength in this piece lies in the individual portraying Ruth and her ability to convey heartfelt feelings. No staging is needed, other than a lapel or portable mike. Setting: Biblical times, when Ruth is older Character: RUTH: Middle-aged or older woman, gentle in nature, a sincere heart for God Costumes: Biblical dress Props: Basket with fruit, flowers RUTH: (Wandering from the back of the sanctuary with a basket in her hands. She speaks with much joy and ...

656. The Ugly Duckling

Drama

Karren Boehr

... : Depressed and bedraggled young woman, appears to be poor Props: Bench, gym bags, towels, exercise bike Costumes: Workout gear such as sweatpants and sweatshirts for Linda and Ann: outlandish, mismatched clothes, gaudy glasses, uncombed hair for depressed woman; coats or jackets for all characters (ANN and LINDA enter from right talking. They sit down on the bench and begin taking off coats) LINDA: You know, it sure is good to see you again. I'll bet it's been weeks. Ready to sweat a little? ANN: Are ...

657. The Color Of Diversity

Drama

Karren Boehr

... should be suitable for Maypole winding), ten assorted pastel colored ribbons (width and length should be suitable for Maypole winding) Scene: A large pole stands center stage void of its ribbons. Beside it is a tall stepladder. (Enter silently all characters. Actions are slow and pleasant) The LEADER takes a standing position next to pole, as FOLLOWER moves beside him with an armful of dark streamers. Individuals, in turn, take cross-legged positions on the floor encircling the pole. The LEADER smiles ...

658. All Choices Have Consequences

Drama

Karren Boehr

... it painful, irreversible consequences. This particular drama not only shows the price of uncontrolled actions, but also incorporates the role every responsible Christian has in the problem. Scene: Living room of a house several days after a fatal car accident Characters:ROB: Nice-looking Christian young man, clean cut, has just killed his mother while driving drunkMARY: Christian young woman, Rob's classmate, sensitive, caring JIM: Christian young man, serious yet fun loving Props: Three chairs or boxes for ...

659. The Church

Acts 6:8-15, Acts 6:1-7

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... GUY: (RAISING HIS HAND. JIM, PETE AND MARTHA FREEZE) I think we could use a little lesson here. JOHN: A lesson? What is this? What have you done? GUY: (WRAPPING CLOAKS AROUND THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND DRAPING THEIR HEADS WITH COVERINGS. THEY ARE BECOMING NEW TESTAMENT CHARACTERS) I'm just arranging things so they can relate to an important time in church history. JAMES: So, what will we do? MARTHA: I don't know. PETER: The elders are expecting an answer. JOHN: What is going on? I don't understand. GUY: You ...

660. While This House Lies In Ruins

Haggai 1:1-15

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... a community. It is time to build a church." Church building is one way to build community. In the movie Lilies of the Field a convent of nuns has a dream of a chapel in the middle of the wilderness. But they lack a prophet; they lack a catalyst. The character played by Sidney Poitier was like Haggai. He saw that it could be done -- with sweat and patience and hope. He was that someone else who took care of it. But others had to help. Building a church isn't the only thing that can save us. But anything that ...

661. Defining The Mission

Luke 4:14-30

Sermon

Charles H. Bayer

... capacity to tell at a glance what somebody is like. I have no trouble seeing a person for the first time and identifying all her faults. What is more, in a split second I can tell you what she ought to be doing. Like one of Gilbert and Sullivan's characters: Of everybody's weaknesses I know a thing or two, I can tell a woman's age in half a minute; and I do! But you know, sometimes I'm wrong! Two businessmen were traveling by train to an important business meeting. In the seat opposite them was an old ...

662. Lent 4

Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, Isaiah 12:1-6, Joshua 5:1-12, Luke 15:1-7

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... Father who yearns, longs, waits for the sinner to come home to him. There is a warm welcome waiting, no questions asked, no scolding only the joy of reconciliation. 2. With whom do you identify? (Luke 15:11b-32). In the parable there are three characters: the father and two sons. Ask the congregation with which of the three they identify themselves. Consider the three possible positions: a. Are you the prodigal? You, too, have been rebellious. You have gone out to live your own life and do your own thing ...

663. Passion Sunday

Isaiah 50:1-11, Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:1-11

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... went to the depth of humiliation and showed his matchless love by dying on a cross. 3. The name (v. 9). As a result of this horrible death, God honors Jesus with not a name but with "the name." In Biblical thinking a name denoted the nature and character of the person. The name given to Jesus was "Lord" which every tongue is to confess and before which every knee is to bow. PREACHING POSSIBILITIES Two Sundays In One Palm and Passion Sundays are combined on Lent 6. It proves to be a busy day, probably the ...

664. Proper 10

Colossians 1:1-14, Amos 7:10-17, Luke 10:25-37

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... you the Samaritan helping people in need? 4. Are you asking the right question? (10:25-29). Need: To get the right answers we must ask the right questions. In the parable the lawyer did not ask the right questions. The question we ask reveals our faith and character. Outline: Are we asking the right questions? a. The question of eternal life v. 25. Eternal life is the result of obedience to God's laws. "Do this and you will live." But, who is able to "do" all the commands? It would require a perfect person ...

665. Loving Jesus, Hating The Church

John 9:35-41

Sermon

Thomas Long

... as a person and wants you to be fulfilled; the church sees you as a "giving unit" and wants you to fill out a pledge card. Faith wants you to think for yourself; the church demands mindless conformity to a fixed creed. "Tell the truth," demands one of the characters in Alice Walker's The Color Purple, "have you ever found God in church? I never did. I just found a bunch of folks hoping for him to show. Any God I ever felt in church I brought in with me."4 Those holding this view of religious institutions ...

666. Envy - Where Is The Grass Greener?

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

Sermon

R. Curtis Fussell

... only on himself. If I had millions, I would share it with the entire family, support charitable causes in all kinds of places. My money would help people. But Roger doesn't do any of that, he's so greedy and selfish." Envy reduces us to assassinating someone's character. Roger may have more money, but we can argue that we are morally superior. We feel there's a balance; envy has leveled the field. It is amazing, when you begin to look for it, what a central role envy plays in the Bible. Do you realize that ...

667. Room For Questions

Matthew 11:2-11

Sermon

William B. Kincaid, III

... are people with winding journeys and interesting stories, and none of us ought to be labeled for life as the result of only one scene from our lives. We shouldn't do that to the people around us, and we shouldn't do that to the biblical characters either. Look at John the Baptist. What do we remember about John the Baptist? We recall him preaching in the wilderness, calling people to repent of their sins and awaken to the kingdom of heaven. We recall his clothing and his diet. It's not every preacher that ...

668. End times

Mt 24:1-14 · 1 Thess 3:7-13 · Jer 26:1-6 · Ps 105:1-7

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... and our hope is that in the indeterminate future he will be Lord of all creation, when his kingdom is fully come. Let's not waste our time in splitting eschatological hairs. Illustration: In the old L'il Abner comic strip there was a rather pathetic character by the name of Joe Btsfplk. Wherever Joe went, he was accompanied by a black cloud and a bolt of lightning, leaving chaos and destruction in his pathway. Joe Btsfplk was the incarnation of gloom and despair. Many spokesmen of the apocalypse are of this ...

669. Seder Service: The Passover Haggadah

Bulletin Aid

Robert L. Linder and Rabbi Sol Ester

... of the fruit of the vine. The fourth cup of wine is filled The chalice for Elijah is also filled with wine Among the awaited guests is the prophet Elijah who, according to tradition, never died, but was carried up to heaven. The life of no other character in Jewish history is so surrounded with a halo of mystery and wonder as is that of Elijah. In Jewish legend, the ubiquitous Elijah is the champion of the oppressed; he brings hope, cheer and relief to the downtrodden; and he performs miracles of rescue and ...

670. On Sacrificing Others

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... landowners who has lived in northern Canaan allhis life. He is a good son as well, as you will hear in amoment, for he tells the story of Abraham and Isaac to hisfather. But even this non-Hebrew cannot tell the story withoutGod being the central character. What is God like? Reader:Dear Father, You've asked me to keep an eye on Abraham, the greatprince whose people sojourn among us. Well, he hasn't causedany trouble lately, either. I told you about when he firstmoved in from across the northern border, how ...

671. The Meek

Sermon

John A. Terry

... win it or conquer it. They will simply inherit the world. It is a gift, the reward for meekness. If this is true, then it is a matter of serious concern for us. If you knew you were going to inherit an enormous estate if you had only one particular character trait, you would be very concerned about that. Like the other beatitudes, the key to understanding this is to put it in God's time, and know it will be achieved in God's way. This is not a blessing to be received by a David Koresh through armed conflict ...

672. Will We Enjoy Heaven?

Jonah 3:1-10

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... in the Bible prove identifiable in our contemporary world. As we sit here today on the downhill side of winter and contemplate the meaning of our lives, one biblical character especially leaps out at us: the prophet Jonah. Most of us associate Jonah with being swallowed by a legendary whale or giant fish. The book of Jonah, however, is actually a poignant parable about the relation of Israel to other nations. The book skillfully and forcefully calls Israel back to ...

673. Religious Load-Management

Deuteronomy 18:14-22

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... common last resort, is there any consistency which helps us manage the load of competing claims about God? As a confused and desperate world looks for truth amid many pagan and secular claims, what manages its religious load? Does God have a certain predictable character? The central thrust of today's passage (Deuteronomy 18: 15-20) is a big "yes." In a world of competing religious claims and much human confusion, the Israelites are told that God will raise up a "prophet" to reveal God's will. This "prophet ...

674. God Is Down To Earth

John 1:1-18

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... eyes. God has put on skin. God is down to earth. God Is Approachable Now that Word has been uttered by a human being, who lived among us like other human beings. Now a human being shows us the splendor of divine nature in terms of a personal character and social action, and finds us where we live. In other words, in Jesus Christ, God is down to earth. The best people, the most useful and helpful people, are down-to-earth people. Abraham Lincoln was known for his leadership in uniting a divided nation. What ...

675. On Sacrificing Others - Dramatic Monologue

Genesis 22:1-19

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... who has lived in northern Canaan all his life. He is a good son as well, as you will hear in a moment, for he tells the story of Abraham and Isaac to his father. But even this non-Hebrew cannot tell the story without God being the central character. What is God like? Reader: Dear Father, You've asked me to keep an eye on Abraham, the great prince whose people sojourn among us. Well, he hasn't caused any trouble lately, either. I told you about when he first moved in from across the northern border, how ...

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