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51. God's Response

Isaiah 65:17-25

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

The Lord is ready to respond in a most self-giving way (65:1–7). But the people are still too engrossed in sin. They show themselves to be idolaters and have little concern for spiritual purity, as they keep vigils among the graves and eat pork—against God’s explicit commandment. They are like Gentiles. They respond with a self-made holiness. The Lord in turn will respond in judgment. Even as the Lord has promised not to be silent until he has accomplished the redemption of his people, so he will not be ...

52. A Responsive Prayer for Advent 1

Luke 21:26-36 · 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13 · Psalm 25 · Jeremiah 33:14-16

Bulletin Aid

Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson

P: Blessed are you, O God of the past, present, and future. We praise and thank you for fulfilling the promise of the coming righteous branch from David’s lineage to deliver all humankind from their slavery to sin, death, and evil. The days are surely coming, says the LORD: C: Hear us and come, Jesus, our righteous branch. P: God of the covenant, as we begin a new church year, grant us grace to turn away from our sins, and teach us humility to walk on your paths of steadfast love and faithfulness. The days ...

53. A Responsive Prayer for Advent 2

Luke 1:68-79; 3:1-6 · Philippians 1:3-11 · Malachi 3:1-4

Bulletin Aid

Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson

P: God who comes to us in every time and place, we praise and thank you for sending your messenger to prepare for the coming of Jesus our Messiah. God of Advent: C: Have mercy on us and come. P: During this season of Advent, help us to prepare for the celebration of our Savior’s birth by being refined and purified through the repentance of our sins. God of Advent: C: Have mercy on us and come. P: Generous Creator, you have given us so much and we have not always shared your generous gifts. Help us to be ...

54. A Responsive Prayer for Advent 3

Luke 3:7-18 · Philippians 4:4-7 · Isaiah 12:2-6 · Zephaniah 3:14-20

Bulletin Aid

Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson

P: King of Israel, LORD of Zion and all nations; you rejoice over your people, coming to renew them in your love and exulting over them with loud singing as on a festival day. We your people rejoice in you, our deliverer, from oppression. We offer our worship with hymns of praise and thanksgiving, for you will save the lame and gather the outcast, changing their shame into praise and renown in all the earth. Grant us the gift of joy: C: We rejoice in Jesus our coming Messiah. P: Holy one of Israel and the ...

55. A Responsive Prayer for Advent 4

Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) · Hebrews 10:5-10 · Micah 5:2-5 · Psalm 80

Bulletin Aid

Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson

P: Ruler of Israel, ancient of days, God of all creation, we are truly grateful that you inspired prophets like Micah with a revelation of your most excellent gift of life to the human race ― Jesus Christ, our Savior. We offer you our most lofty praise and thanksgiving. You alone reign supreme as God over all of creation. God of grace: C: Come and save us. P: Shepherd-God: we thank you for lovingly protecting and abundantly feeding your flock. Thank you Jesus, for the boundless treasures of your grace. God ...

56. A Responsive Prayer for Christmas Eve

Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) · Isaiah 9:2-7 · Psalm 96 · Titus 2:11-14

Bulletin Aid

Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson

P: Wonderful counselor, mighty God, everlasting Father, Prince of Peace: on this holy night you have come to us and transformed our darkness and the darkness of this world with your eternal, illuminating light. We laud and worship you, Jesus Christ: C: Light of the world, banish the darkness. P: We rejoice and celebrate your humble birth, as we ponder its meaning for us and indeed, all of creation. You, Jesus our Savior, are God’s greatest, perfect gift! We laud and worship you, Jesus Christ: C: Light of ...

57. A Responsive Prayer for Christmas Day

John 1:1-14 · Isaiah 52:7-10 · Psalm 98 · Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12)

Bulletin Aid

Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson

P: Holy, saving, loving God: this day you have come to us in a very special way, through the person of your son, Jesus our Savior. Today we bask in your all-encompassing grace and immeasurable love. We bow and worship you: our hearts, minds, and entire beings extol your most precious gift to us and the whole world. God of Christmas: C: Hear our prayer. P: We thank you that, in the person of Jesus Christ, you became fully human and experienced the complete gamut of what it means to be a human being on this ...

58. Elihu

Job 32:1--37:24

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... attached itself to Job (33:14–22). God has already decided Job’s case, and his suffering is God’s word of judgment for Job’s sin (34:7–12). God does not continue to speak to those he has already condemned and so will not come in response to Job’s pleas. So, regardless of whether the Elihu speeches form an original part of the literary complex of Job or represent a later independent insertion into the book, this block of material in its present position affects the final form of the book and has ...

59. Job's Third Reply to Bildad

Job 26:1--31:40

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... committed relationship, even when we do not see or experience the benefit of our faith in this life—or have any hope of it in another life. Our own concerns are legitimate and we need to explore them, but they ought not to cause us to dismiss the response the book of Job offers to this key issue that still remains a vital one for our contemporary human experience. 31:19–20 Job returns to his oath by shifting the focus to those who lack adequate clothing: if I have seen anyone perishing. It is unlikely ...

60. Zip-Lock Protection

John 17:6-19

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... God) Jesus prayed to God one day and he said, "Father, protect them from the world." You see, not only does food need protection hold up the bag but we do too. We can become spoiled if we are not protected. Can you name some ways that God protects us? (response) He gives us his commandments. He tells us not to lie. He warns us that we need to listen to our parents. This is how God protects us! Let’s Prayer: God we would become spoiled if you did not protect us. Protect these children with your strong arm ...

61. I Ain't Afraid Of No Ghost

Luke 24:36-49

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... had died on the cross and the disciples were all together in a room with the doors locked. Suddenly Jesus was in the room with them. He didn't even knock on the door or open the door. He just appeared. The disciples all screamed. AHHHH! Why did they scream? (response) That's right. They thought Jesus was a ghost, but then Jesus said, "Don't be afraid. It's me." The disciples weren't sure because he was suppose to be dead. So, Jesus said, "Here, go ahead and touch me and see that I have skin and bones." So ...

62. Week Two Of Lent

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... to wait for the Parousia to build the Kingdom. In fact, building the Kingdom is our task, a challenge that can only be accomplished by effectively empowering people to be the cornerstones in our society. Let us use the responsibility given us wisely. Let us build up the people for whom we have been asked to responsibly act. Let us build the city of God this day! Saturday Week TwoMicah 7:14-15, 18-20Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Be Reconciled To God Life is a journey. Like all journeys life has a beginning, a middle ...

63. Our Dependence upon God

Matthew 24:37-41

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... ) Pull it tight? Act as if you’re done. Whew, that was hard. That wasn't as hard as I thought. Thanks for helping me tie my shoe. (response) What? (response) We're not done? You mean there's more. (response) What do we have to do next? (response) The Loop! That's right. That's the really hard part. OK. Show me how. (response) Like this? etc. Once they are done if some smaller children still have shoes untied have the ones who can tie shoes assist them. Application: Thanks for helping me tie my shoes ...

64. I'll Do Better Next Time

Luke 13:1-9

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... ) Okay, I'll remember that. The sun is supposed to be round. I'll do better next time. Well, this one is neat. This is me up here walking on the sun. (response) What? (response) You mean this is wrong too? (response) I got it all wrong, didn't I? (response) Okay, I need to remember this. Point to the objects as you remember your corrections. The house goes under the roof and the roof on top of the house. And I'm not supposed to be walking on the sun. That's all wrong. I need to be down here ...

65. Priorities

Matthew 16:21-28

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim: Life is more valuable than material things. Priorities. Props-Suggested: A marble, a toy, a twenty dollar bill, a cell phone, and your spouse or child to participate. Lesson: How is everyone this morning? (response) I’m going to show you a few things this morning and I want you to tell me how much they are worth. Place the following objects one by one in the middle of the children. The first thing I have is this. What is this (marble) What kind of ...

66. The Lord Speaks

Job 38:1--41:34

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... poetical portions of Job. Teman is also associated with the sons of Esau—the progenitor of the Edomites—in Gen. 36:11, 15, 42; 1 Chr. 1:36, 53. See also Jer. 49:7, 20; Ezek. 25:13; Amos 1:12; Obad. 9. Job’s Non-response Growing up in southeast Texas, I sat through a number of devastating hurricanes. I remember well the rushing winds, the deafening downpour of rain, watching the creeping floodwaters rising to submerge the landscape. But perhaps the most eerie experience of all was sitting in the dark ...

67. You Shall Know They Are Mothers By Their Love

John 13:31-38

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... ) Application: Do you know what a disciple is? (no) A disciple is a follower of Jesus. Quickly hold up each item as you ask the following questions. Now, how do you know this is a clock? (response) How do you know this is a dog? (response) And how do you know this is a mom? (response) How do you know a Christian? (response) Listen to this: Jesus said, "You will know they are disciples by their love for one another." Application For Mother's Day: Do you know what today is? (Mother's Day) Yes, this is mom's ...

68. God Became Human

John 1:1-18

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... You see Jesus is actually millions and millions of years old--just a little older than your dad--and he lived in heaven. How many is a million? Hold up five fingers: This many? (response) Hold up ten fingers: This many? (response) Everyone hold up a hand. Is he this many? (response) Hold up your other hand. Is he this many? (response) Let’s ask the congregation to help us. Everyone hold up your fingers. Observing all the toes and fingers: Look at how many Jesus is. That’s old! Application: You see, he's ...

69. Rest

Matthew 11:25-30

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... ) Ring, Ring, Ring, 3:15 schools over; time to run back home. (running motion) Finally home. Whew! Everybody wipe your brow and go, Whew? (response) Get your books and folders. 4:00 Time to do your homework. (response) 5:00 Time to play. Ride you bike. (response) 6:00 time for dinner. Wash your hands. (response) Let’s eat. (response) Try now to string together several things too quickly so that they can’t keep up with the motions. Pick up your dirty dishes, pick up your room, finish your homework ...

70. The Law of the Temple

Ezekiel 43:13-27, Ezekiel 44:1-31, Ezekiel 45:1-12, Ezekiel 45:13--46:24

Understanding Series

Steven Tuell

... Lord. 44:1–14 There are eight sections in the main body of the Law of the Temple (44:1–46:18). The first section, 44:1–14, is a judgment oracle against the Levites, denying them the title “priest.” This leads into a statement of the responsibilities of the rightful priests, the Zadokites (44:15–31). Next, in 45:1–8, comes a foreshadowing of the land division set forth in 47:13–48:21, together with the first prophetic critique of the prince (Heb. nasiʾ; 45:8). A second critique of the prince ...

71. Sermons

Sermon

John R. Bodo

... I know are quite honestly not concerned about death. But even in an affluent society, the death rate is still 100 percent -- and few people die laughing...." What do you make of Job's question (14:14), "If a man die, shall he live again?" Or of our Lord's response (John 14:19), "Because I live, you also shall live"? Of course, as long as death seems far away, we are quite unconcerned. While we are young and/or in good health, death holds no personal reality for us unless we happen to be living in a war zone ...

72. God Became Human

John 1:1-18

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... happened. Not to your dad or your mom, but to Jesus. You see Jesus is actually millions and millions of years old -- just a little older than your dad -- and he lived in heaven. How many is a million? Hold up five fingers: This many? (response) Hold up ten fingers: This many? (response) Hold up your toes and continue the questioning by having them hold up their fingers and then their toes. Observing all the toes and fingers: Look at how many Jesus is. You see, he's older than the stars because he is God and ...

73. The Upside Down Cup

Luke 6:17-26

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... in life. Now there's some room in the jar. What are we going to fill it with? Can you tell me what the most important things in life are? Let's hope they answer correctly. (response) What are some more things that are very important? (response) Is money the most important thing? (response) Food? (response) Toys? (response) That's right. Let's fill the jar with God, Church, family, kindness to our school mates. Let's fill it with some love. [Optional: You might have some pieces of paper with these words on ...

74. Zip-lock Protection

John 17:11

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... he said, "Father, protect them from the world." You see, not only does food need protection hold up the bag but we do too. We can become spoiled if we are not protected and God protects us in many ways. Can you name some ways that God protects us? (response) He gives us the church, our family, the bible, and prayer. This is how God protects us! Prayer: God we would become spoiled if you did not protect us. I pray that you will protect these children with your strong arm. Keep them in your care so that the ...

75. Who Are You Going To Be When You Grow Up?

John 1:19-28

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... ) Ok, let's have one more show of hands. Do you want to talk about yourself all the time or do you want to tell people about God? How many of you want to talk about yourselves all the time? (response) How many of you want to talk about God? (response)There was a man by the name of John. Nobody knew who he was. They knew his name but they didn't know who he was. Some thought he was Elijah but he wasn't Elijah. Some thought he was a prophet but he wasn't a prophet. Some thought ...

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