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701. Saved By Grace

Exodus 32:1-33:6

Sermon

Walter Kimbrough

... failed to be just or right with God. This failure represents the sin of disobedience. Men and women today need to understand, like Israel, that God is seen by what has been done in history and not by what humans create. The “bull” obviously represented magnificent art form, but could not be a substitute for God. Here, in the text, the chosen people of God have credited their well-being to someone else. Their hope was misguided and misdirected. The end result was sin. God has no tolerance for sin and was ...

702. Our Dwelling Place In All Generations

Psalm 90:1-17

Eulogy

Joe Barone

... , we can feel our pain and live in the hope of the everlasting God. “Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations,” the psalmist says. “Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting thou art God.” Let Us Pray Almighty God, what can we say in the face of such a prayer as that? We thank you for the life of **, for his human way of living in your love and hope. Help us do the same. Help us take refuge in your ...

703. Our Dwelling Place In All Generations

Eulogy

Joe Barone

... , one writer can talk about how God makes us to lie down in green pastures and walk beside still waters, while another writer can ask God to bring the most terrible of tragedies on the Babylonians who have taken Israel into exile. One writer can say of God, “terrible art thou! Who can stand before thee when once thy anger is roused (76:7)?” while another can affirm, “For thou, O Lord, hast made me glad by thy work; at the works of thy hands I sing for joy (92:4).” The book of Psalms is a book of ...

704. The Promised Land

Eulogy

Joe Barone

... faith. And maybe you just point to *, to the way she suffered, and then try to share the faith you think she had. I think we shared a common faith in what I’d call “a saving God.” Did you hear the power of the prayer the psalmist prayed? “Thou art my God’ be gracious to me, O Lord,” the psalmist prayed. He’d already talked about his problems. He’d asked God to incline his ear because, as he put it, “I am poor and needy.” But he prayed in faith, knowing God is God, and God’s the one ...

705. The Heart Of The Gospel

Eulogy

Joe Barone

... had to you and many others. But even more than that, there is real hope in the gospel that he brought. “Preserve me, O God, for in thee I take refuge,” the psalmist prayed in a prayer I think * could well have prayed. “I say to the Lord, ‘Thou art my Lord; I have no good apart from thee.’ ” What words of faith! And in a way, the psalmist’s faith is even more amazing because he couldn’t know of Jesus Christ. “Thou dost show me the path of life,” the psalmist says; “in thy presence there ...

706. Good News!

Isaiah 51:17--52:12

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... Love divine, all loves excelling Joy of heaven, to earth come down! Fix in us thy humble dwelling, All thy faithful mercies crown. When Christ enters humbled hearts, unworthy people are crowned like royalty. Jesus thou are all compassion Pure unbounded love thou art; Visit with us thy salvation, Enter every trembling heart. When Christ enters the trembling heart of the believer, the believer comes home to God. It happens every Christmas. Finish then thy new creation, Pure and spotless let us be; Let us see ...

707. Anointed Ministry

Isaiah 61:1-11

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... of the moment grew dramatically when the young preacher read Isaiah 61:1-2 as the beginning of his inaugural address. "The spirit of the Lord is upon me," Jesus began, apparently recalling his baptism by John and the Word of the Lord God: "... Thou art my beloved Son... (Luke 3:22)." The mood of the assembly began to change as Jesus sat down and said with authority: "Today this Scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing." The fact that he sat down meant that he saw himself as the chairperson. The ...

708. Leaping For Joy

Malachi 4:1-6

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... from the long night in their stalls, but also they undoubtedly lost little time in frolicking about with the exuberance of sheer play. If there is going to be play in that great day of the Lord in the future, should we not be cultivating the art of play here and now. Sparky Anderson is one of the best major league baseball managers of all time. He managed the Cincinnati Reds (“The Big Red Machine”) during their glory days in the 1970s and currently manages the Detroit Tigers. He is the only major ...

709. The Road To Jericho

Luke 18:35-43

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... your life. And you will see things you never saw before. And with a new vision and the light of his love you will find your way. Pastoral Prayer Our Heavenly Father, we gather today to sing praises to thy name and to worship thee, for thou art the source of life and from thy merciful hands we have received an abundance of good things. Because of thy goodness we thank thee Father for blessings we sometimes take for granted, rather than with gratitude. We thank thee for sun and moon, for air we breathe, for ...

710. The Road To Emmaus

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... , all of its "Nos" and all of its disappointments. Give us the power of the resurrection that we may live in the light no darkness can put out. We thank thee, Father, for this good news we celebreate today and for all thy gracious blessings upon us, for thou art the source of all good things. We thank thee for life, home and families, for this church and the call to be disciples of the kingdom of God. Forgive us when we lose our way and fall short of thy will and sin against thee. Make us to be ...

711. The Recovery Of Reverence

Leviticus 19:1-37

Sermon

Robert Beringer

... ! No longer does the Golden Rule apply in everyday life. Today it has become a case of "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you, only do it first!" We have become a generation that has lost the dimension of holy. Running through our art, our novels, our movies, our television and all of life, is a fundamental irreverence toward the God revealed in Jesus Christ. Our situation is not unlike the hapless parents of a boy named Bobby whose bad behavior exceeded everyone's expectations. It was the boy's ...

712. God's Christmas Greeting

Isaiah 11:1-16

Sermon

Robert Beringer

... ' demand that we seek first the kingdom of God and all these other things shall be added.Our difficulty in catching hold of Isaiah's vision of peace may rest in our misunderstanding of what the peace of God really is. Some years ago an art contest was held in a Maine seacoast town. Local artists were invited to submit a painting that portrayed the idea of peace. Many entries depicted beautiful idyllic scenes of peaceful landscapes and gentle waters lapping against the shore. But the picture which took first ...

713. Mission Possible

Sermon

Robert Beringer

... poor mother who was suddenly confronted with the inevitable question, "Where do babies come from?" She paused, wishing that her husband were home to answer their little son. In a moment of inspiration she said, "Well, the Bible says we are all made from dust ... dust thou art unto dust returneth." The little boy seemed satisfied until he went up to his room and looked under his bed. "Mommy, come quick," he shouted. "There are lots of babies under my bed and I can't tell if they are coming or going!" Not all ...

714. For Your Part

Matt 5:17-37

Sermon

John Jamison

... . This was not the freedom they had expected. Jesus offered a kingdom. He did his part. What remains is our part; the acting, the forgiving and the confessing. The rebuilding of broken relationships, that is our part. We have come to the hill. We have heard the "Blessed art thous" and have now been asked to sign on the line. For some of us this is where it becomes too much. Here Jesus becomes impossible for us. Inside, we have gotten up out of our seats, slowly made our way out of the crowd, and have gone ...

715. Our Living Hope

Luke 20:27-40

Sermon

Theodore F. Schneider

... as asked. Often playing to the audience of listeners or bystanders, questions are intended to manipulate others while vindicating the posture of the speaker. One needs only to listen to a congressional hearing or a political debate to watch masters of an art most of us practice. Isn't it so! Watching a televised presidential news conference recently, one could not be sure whether the President of the United States was answering reporters' questions or dodging interrogatory missiles. Not at a loss for words ...

716. The Vine And The Branches

John 15:1-17

Sermon

Jerry L. Schmalemberger

... section of the city and found the worst drunk. He was unshaven, emaciated, and sad. They took him to a hotel, gave him a bath, a shave, a haircut, and bought him a new suit, overcoat and shoes. When he was finished, he was a marvelous example of the barbers’ art. The story appeared in the press. The manager of the hotel saw it and was impressed. He told the man he would give him a job. He was to report the next day at 8 a.m. He did not appear. The manager looked for him. He went back where ...

717. Deaths, Our Teacher

Psalm 90:1-17

Eulogy

Allen Puffenberger

... question of eternal life: "If a man dies, shall he live again?" The psalmist did not give a direct answer to that question, but he did remind us that God is God of all time. "Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations ... from everlasting to everlasting thou art God." This conviction is expanded upon by our Lord, who has assured us that, "In my father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And when I go and prepare a place for ...

718. Death at Christmastime

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

Eulogy

Allen Puffenberger

... gossiped. The burden on the couple was made heavier by taxation, with its required trip out of town, as Mary's term neared completion. There was no room at the inn. In all likelihood, the stable was not the quaint spot that we portray in our art, but a dark, damp, dirty cave. Jesus' birth surely was no less painful than any other. And if the animals were quiet, the baby wasn't for long. Then, before the couple could gain their composure, they were surrounded by smelly shepherds. Later, there came the ...

719. Lord, That I Should Receive My Sight

Mark 10:46-52

Sermon

Brett Blair

... there. Day after day. Until one day he cried out: Jesus, son of David, have mercy on me. It was perhaps his echoing cry that Fanny Crosby had in mind when she wrote the words: “Pass me not O Gentle Savior, hear my humble cry. While on others thou art calling, do not pass me by.” Jesus said: “Your faith has made you well.” What is it that we say when we comprehend something? We say: Oh, I see. This was the sight that Bartimaeus had. He physically lacked sight, but he still saw further than most. II ...

720. Albert Schweitzer Humanitarian

Drama

Thomas A. Renquist

... debt must be repaid. Reader 2: “Proceeding to think the matter out at once with calm deliberation, while the birds were singing outside, I settled with myself before I got up, that I would consider myself justified in living till I was 30 for science and art, in order to devote myself from that time forward to the direct service of humanity. Many a time already had I tried to settle what meaning lay hidden for me in the saying of Jesus ‘Whosoever would save his life shall lose it, and whosoever shall ...

721. The Benefits of Christianity for Nonbelievers

2 Samuel 6:1-23

Sermon

Donald Zelle

... those who receive the benefits of a religion they do not accept. While he and his family guarded the Ark, they were being guarded and blessed by God. Down through the years there have been many benefits of Chrisitianity for nonbelievers. The arts owe a great deal to Christian people. Many of the great masterpieces were painted as acts of worship prompted by hearts of faith. They still inspire believers and nonbelievers alike. Some of the greatest musical compositions repeat the stories of Scripture. Their ...

722. A House! a House! and a House!

2 Samuel 7:1-17

Sermon

Donald Zelle

... her children who saved up money to send her on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe. She is in a London tour group, being guided through the famous Westminster Abbey. In a memorized sort of way, the guide explains some of the parts of the building and the art pieces. The woman interrupts, "That's all very well, young man, but tell me, has anyone been saved here lately?" The woman raises the same issue as the writer of our text. Of what purpose is the House of God? Of what purpose is the church? 3. We move ...

723. Birthright Blues

Genesis 25:19-34

Sermon

Justin Tull

... I eat too much junk and don’t have well-balanced meals. That’s the way it is when you live by yourself. Oh, well, beauty is only skin deep. Friend: Well, that’s true. Maybe it would help if you took some adult education courses, like in art or current events. It helps make you a good conversationalist, you know. Jane: Yes, but they’re all at night. And after work I’m so exhausted. Friend: Well, take some correspondence courses, then. Jane: Yes, but I don’t even have time to write letters to my ...

724. Spirit Full Or Foul?

Isaiah 44:1-5

Sermon

Justin Tull

... , and revive me from death.Come, my Physician, and heal my wounds.Come, Flame of divine love, and burn up the thorns of my sins, kindling my heart with the flame of thy love.Come, my King, sit upon the throne of my heart and reign there.For thou alone art my King and my Lord. Amen.1

725. We Are the Children of Almighty God

Galatians 3:26--4:7

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... touched by the very God who created the universe and who walked with Abraham, Moses, David, and all of the saints throughout history. Forgive us, Lord, and help us share the wonder and joy we feel with all who will listen. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns "How Great Thou Art" "Come, Christians, Join To Sing" "Be Still, My Soul"

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