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Mark 1:21-28

Children's Sermon

Object: a rolled up newspaper (Have someone in the congregation throw a rolled up newspaper to you as you begin to talk.) Good morning, boys and girls. Let's see what's in the news today. (Pretend to read the front page. Read in the style of a newscaster.) Here's what the headline says: Jesus Quiets Person In Church! Jesus and his friends were in the city of Capernaum and they went to church. While Jesus was teaching a class at the church a sick person came up to him and screamed in pain. Jesus ...

677. Epiphany 4

Psalm 71:1-24, 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Luke 4:14-30

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... . Biblical characters came alive. Kings drove chariots and Cadillacs, warriors used swords and bazookas, merchants hawked spices and bubble gum. I wonder now if our pastor was a fan of Peter Marshall and his 'sanctified imagination.' I have some sense of the pastor's style predating that of Frederick Buechner by several decades. But what I know for sure is that when Pastor Martin told Bible stories we kids could feel the centuries melt. We were there, on Mount Sinai with Moses, in the lion's den with Daniel ...

678. Easter 5

John 13:31-38, Revelation 21:1-27, Revelation 19:1-10, Acts 14:8-20, Leviticus 19:1-37, Acts 14:21-28, Psalm 145:1-21

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George Bass

... episode of the television show, "Jake and the Fat Man," Tommy, a Chinese-American police lieutenant in the Honolulu police force, and the estranged son of the head of organized crime in Hawaii, is tricked and trapped, along with his father, Henry, and Jake Styles, by enemies out to destroy them. When the shooting starts, Henry throws his body in front of his son, suffers a mortal wound, and dies on the scene. The Fat Man, District Attorney Jason McCabe, who has arrived with other police officers, listens to ...

679. Proper 14

Hebrews 11:1-40, Jeremiah 18:1--19:15, Genesis 15:1-18, Luke 12:35-48

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George Bass

... says, "At an unexpected hour." SERMON SUGGESTIONS Luke 12:32-40 (E, L, C); 12:32-48 (RC) - "Advent People." A close friend sent my wife and me an unusual Christmas card last year. On the front of it were eight candles painted in a modern style, not unlike the "lights" of Jewish worship; they were all burning brightly. In a way, they were "double" Advent candles marking the countdown to Christmas, but they were also candles that were lighted for a vigil, the continuing and constant watch of the church for ...

680. Proper 22

2 Timothy 1:1-2:13, Amos 5:1-17, Habakkuk 1:12--2:1, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Psalm 95:1-11, Psalm 37:1-40, Luke 17:1-10

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George Bass

... the beginning of apostolic succession at ordination through the laying on of the hands of the bishop; this is evidence that someone other than Paul, but of the Pauline school and mind, actually wrote this letter to Timothy. If so, it certainly was written in the style of Paul and with his understanding of the gospel as it pertains to Christian ministry. Luke 17:5-10 (RC, E, L, C) As usual, the several lectionaries agree on the selection of the Gospel for the Day; they choose the same chapter and exactly the ...

681. Proper 27

Psalm 17:1-15, Psalm 9:1-20, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, Zechariah 7:1-14, 1 Chronicles 29:10-20, Job 19:1-29, Luke 20:27-40

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George Bass

... action of God can take over, lifting up his creatures to a completely new mode of existence that will last forever. I have often wondered if some of the Sadducees might have thought, or possibly schemed among themselves, "So he believes in the resurrection, does he, this self-styled Messiah who would be King of the Jews? Let's give him a chance to test it out." They did. They arranged it, made it happen - his death, that is. God did raise him up. 3. So Jesus promised that those who believe in him and are ...

682. Church People Beware!

Matthew 21:28-32

Sermon

William J. Carl

... pep talk that could be used anywhere. Now I realize it’s not exactly the kind of rah-rah cheerleading message that you would hear at the local Rotary Club or Girl Scout meeting. Jesus was never really a saccharine motivational speaker. That just wasn’t his style. But if we took his message the way some in our day try to do and failed to see it in its proper Christological context, all we would get would be this: “Follow through on your promises,” which is not a bad message in itself, especially for ...

683. What's The Bottom Line?

Matthew 21:33-46

Sermon

George Johnson

... have a wonderful heritage of music. I love to hear our church college choirs. They are able to lift the soul in adoration and praise. We have a music director who can make singing come alive in our church. Our worship team has introduced us to an alternative style of worship. Many really like that. Others like the more traditional. God has gifted us with music in the church. I am delighted. Music really ministers to me. But I know that that's not the bottom line. The question is, does it help God's people ...

684. Small Church Communion

Acts 2:42-47

Sermon

Steven Burt

... , for lifegiving support -- in short, for true, intimate, spiritual communion. I’ve given you some scriptural and historical background, and I’ve appealed to you by intellectual argument. But there’s more to be said in favor of small churches and community-style Communion. However, it’s not intellectual; it’s more emotional. It’s what happens in a true community on a human level. So let me close with an example that probably could never have happened in a cathedral-size church. Ruthie attended ...

685. Jesus’ First Sign

John 2:1-11

Sermon

James Garrett

... share with us in life’s sorrows and joys. A writer dedicated a book to a friend with these words: “Duddley Knott was a friend of mine. Some friends are more or less replaceable with other friends, but he was not. He was an Englishman of great style, elegance, wit, and one of a kind. He could make you laugh till you cried. He had a tender heart.”10 The Country Parson defines a friend as someone who has found in you qualities others have overlooked. When Harry Truman was thrust into the presidency at ...

686. Soul Food

John 6:25-59

Sermon

Larry Goodpaster

... brushing every day. Somehow it makes more of an impact that way, I suppose. Department stores have monitors playing an endless cycle of videos whose sole purpose is to convince the customer that these are the best clothes, the latest fashions, the “in” style of the season. Educators in public, private and religious circles have begun to discover the means of reaching this visual age. Only a small percentage of us learn anything in the traditional way of listening to an hour-long lecture and then taking ...

687. Like A Breath Of Fresh Air

John 20:19-23

Sermon

Larry Goodpaster

... into situations that less than a decade ago seemed futile and doomed. Corporations are trying to breathe new life into their organizations by increasing the number of decision-making centers, spreading them through the work force, and moving toward a more participatory style. The chief executive officer of a local manufacturing plant recently told a group of citizens in the community where I now live, that his number one priority was to turn his managers into leaders so that they could breathe new life into ...

688. “Lucky” Is The Saddest Word

Jeremiah 20:7-18

Sermon

Keith Hammer

... is that we are stampeding toward a society where wealth and comfortable lifestyles rule for many at the expense of a larger segment of our people who underwrite the easy living for the rest of society. Consider how lotteries, raffles and games of chance play into this style of life. There is the underlying idea that you can be “lucky” and gain a great prize which will give you much material wealth. But who is it that pays the price for the few lucky ones who win the top prize? Of course, all of the ...

689. Saturday Night At The Fights

Drama

Timothy W. Ayers

... pouches you carry around? When you walk down the street it looks like a motorcycle with saddle bags. Wilma: By the way, I've changed your pet name from "Love Handles" to "Love Suitcases." Hey, did I miss something? When did the pear shape come into style? Or are you getting in shape for the Cardiac Arrest Olympics? John: Maybe, if I got a decent home-cooked meal sometime. Maybe, if you weren't out shopping all day. Maybe, I would get something besides greasy, fatty, fried fast food. Wilma: Maybe, if you ...

690. Illusion Or Reality?

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... his urges, so he must satisfy them. If you want to have sex, then he's there and ready. He carries condoms like some carry their driver's license. He can't be without sex or he'd have to face his urges. He is a prisoner to a grand style of living and cannot let it go. He's always got to associate with the right kind of people or else he'd have to face his own true self. His friends look at him and see this imposing free person - so independent of family and authority and education and ...

691. The Dreamer Within You

Joel 2:18-27, Joel 2:28-32

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... be forgiven, that they have an affirming dream of their own? That message is without question at the heart of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ where we all begin. But in its communication and translation we project our varied emphases, slants and styles that appeal to particular persons and give them hope for tomorrow. Every congregation is summoned to enunciate the dream in one form or another. It is not a once-and-for-all assignment, but a continuing responsibility. We need leaders who will enliven us ...

692. A Good Thing To Know

Luke 19:11-27

Sermon

Theodore F. Schneider

... context of what will be happening in Jerusalem. It will not be what they are expecting. The responses of Zacchaeus will have increased meaning as the disciples begin to struggle with the kingdom of God that is and that is not yet. The fruits of conversion, the style of the redeemed life, and the responsible use of God's gifts here and now will demonstrate that the kingdom is already in our midst through the ministry of the redeemed. God's power is already at work changing lives ... now! And in the return of ...

693. Crown Him Lord!

Luke 23:26-43

Sermon

Theodore F. Schneider

... announced that there would be a final exam. Everyone was asking, "How can you have a final exam in preaching?" How could one prepare? What sort of questions might be asked? Throughout the year there had been lectures on sermon preparation and style, but mostly it had been a course of practice and critique. Finally, the professor, who was himself a splendid and engaging preacher, strode into the room and a quiet fell. The familiar blue books were distributed. "Gentlemen," he began, "you may use your ...

694. A Lesson From Prayers Overheard

Luke 18:9-14

Sermon

Theodore F. Schneider

... God, neither of them "had a prayer." The point of today's parable is not whether one man's prayer outweighed another's good works sincerely offered. It is not intended as an example of the preferred postures of prayer. Neither is offered by Jesus as a style for sainthood. The story is about the mercy of God and our dependence on his grace. One of the two knew it, and he went home "justified," having been touched by the love of God. The other man was equally touched and loved by God, but not realizing ...

695. Saints Alive!

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

Theodore F. Schneider

... appears to be humiliation now and glory later. Such a proposal makes no sense whatsoever unless God can be trusted to "deliver" on his promises - "his side of the bargain." As the ministry of Jesus unfolds, it becomes clear that the Beatitudes reflect the style of Jesus' own life and ministry, and what his disciples will be expected to follow. These words become a prologue to the gospel Jesus will preach, the examples he will set, and the counsel he will give. We recall the question: "Teacher, what good ...

696. The Ten Commandments For Today

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

Erskine White

... play it safe, and you knew that the person for whom you are cooking loves poached eggs, you could prepare the same poached egg every morning, year in and year out. Preaching a sermon every week is a bit like that. Over the years, I've offered various styles of sermons on many different kinds of issues, but up until now, I've always had one central theme for each sermon. I've always tried to leave the faithful with one primary message each time. However, I want to try something different with this sermon. It ...

697. For a Ninety-three-year-old Widow

2 Timothy 4:9-18

Eulogy

Walter A. Schmidt

... . Yes, sometimes that can be a frustration, but most of the time it is a joy. As I worked together with Edna on numerous ministries in our church and in our community, her specialness came not only in her willingness to serve, but most importantly in her style of serving. Many people, as they serve, want to be in charge. They want their names in the headlines, in the marquee lights. We do need leaders, but Edna was content - in fact, even preferred - being in the background. Give her a task to do and you ...

698. Three Days To See

Mark 10:46-52

Sermon

Helen Keller

... object but a seething kaleidoscope of color. I am certain that the colors of women's dresses moving in a throng must be a gorgeous spectacle of which I should never tire. But perhaps if I had sight I should be like most other women - too interested in styles and the cut of individual dresses to give much attention to the splendor of color in the mass. And I am convinced, too, that I should become an inveterate window shopper, for it must be a delight to the eye to view the myriad articles of beauty on ...

699. Recollections of Abdul, Camel Boy for An Eastern Potentate

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

Drama

Robert A. Morgan

... in a moment, if you're interested. My father was a rich man, and I was brought up with all the privileges wealth can buy. I think that's probably one reason I have spent so much time with Casper. He knows I understand his background, his style, and his standards. The difference between Casper and my father is that Casper found his outlets and his interests in the stars, while my father's involvements, interests and what you might call his "extra-curricular activities" were all in politics. In some ways, the ...

700. Revised Edition

Psalm 71:1-24

Eulogy

Richard F. Bansemer

... is continually of thee." The elderly often impress us with two qualities seldom found among the young: trust and simplicity. These characteristics are almost always the exclusive gift of the aged, for they alone have spent their lifetime learning how to combine the two into a style of living. In the many years we've known each other, I've never known ___________ to complain or doubt. Things were as they were, and that was that. When she could scarcely eat after her first attack, she didn't give up like many ...

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