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51. Let’s Face It

Matthew 25:1-13

Sermon

Michael L. Sherer

... to God’s purposes. After all, if life with God is good in this frail world, how much more will it be a satisfying life with him when we lay down this broken, poor existence. The pastor of one Florida congregation, who has made an outreach program famous, uses one question which offends some people by its tone. He asks: "If you should die tonight, why should God let you into his heaven?" The question is worth asking. For those of us who live in the grace of God, who celebrate his "Yes!" to us each day we ...

52. The Right Spirit Within Us ...

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

Sermon

Durwood L. Buchheim

... flag was for Germany fifty years ago. In any public event, church or secular, this national symbol was in prominent display. Does not history tell us that flag worship and idolatry are much more dangerous than flag desecration? Jeremiah’s example is a useful one when we make judgments about loyalty and patriotism. By many of his people, he was looked upon as a traitor and a failure. But history judges him differently. Jeremiah was a prophet called by God to preach an unpopular but realistic word to ...

53. Gifted People

Ephesians 4:1-16

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... is usually something to do with membership charts, cash portfolios, and future planning graphs. Growth is not size and competence, according to Holy Scripture. Growth is, to the contrary, a response to grace. Growth, for the Christian, is to pull together, to be consistently using one's gifts in holding together the blessed union of Christ with his church. Growth is to be anchored in love instead of being tossed back and forth like a cork on the ocean waves by every cunning human scheme that promises us a ...

54. Killing What Is Already Dead

Colossians 3:1-11

Sermon

Charles L. Aaron

... have to put away the old self so that the new self can grow. This passage tells us in verse 1 to seek the things that are above, but it doesn't tell us what those are until verse 12. Verse 12 draws on the other image that the passage uses. One part of the passage tells us to kill the old self. The other part of the passage tells us to strip off the old self, like taking off old, worn out clothes (v. 9). We put on the new clothes of compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. Colossians goes on ...

55. The Funnel of God

John 16:13

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... to do this? (Let them answer.) Do you know how to keep from spilling whatever you have in the bottle? (Let them answer.) You can be extra careful, but I have a better way. How many of you have ever used a funnel? (Let them answer.) Tell me how you use one of these things that we call a funnel. (Allow someone to give an explanation.) That's right, you put the funnel into one of the bottles and then pour whatever you have into that bottle. The funnel acts like a guide, and it puts the thing that you are ...

56. In Praise of Perseverance

Luke 18:1-8

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... 100 votes. Eventually, of course, Lincoln succeeded by being elected president. Lincoln persevered and what a difference it made to American history! Many things are different in this present age, but perseverance remains a key ingredient to developing and using one's gifts. In the late seventh century, the Pope dispatched an Irish monk named Boniface to minister to the barbarian Germanic tribes of northern Europe. In addition to preaching Christ, Boniface was charged to establish a mutual defense alliance ...

57. Stuff!

Luke 12:13-21

Sermon

... the barn marked with the name of one of my children so they won't fight over it when I'm gone. Or how about renting one of those storage garages that dot the boundaries of our communities? Obviously I'm not the only one with too much stuff. Using one of these would have the added benefit of allowing me visitation rights 24 hours a day without having the stuff underfoot every day. That feels better. Just fessing up to my hoarding feels better. And you know what else it does? It makes me go just a little bit ...

58. Well, What's for Sure?

2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

Sermon

Louis H. Valbracht

... reaction. Or take light - one would suppose that physicists certainly understood that; and yet, one of them tells us that there are two theories about light, and science is not sure which one is correct. And then he adds, whimsically, that they use one theory on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; and they use the other theory on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Dr. Robert Oppenheimer said: "We guess tonight, and we correct our guesses in the morning." As for the basic secrets of the cosmos, Sir James ...

59. Proper 19

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon Aid

... " "Heaven and Earth and Sea and Air" "O Lord of Every Shining Constellation" "The Spacious Firmament on High" "Lord Jesus, Think on Me" III. Other Music Possibilities Music for Preparation: (Use one of the first four hymns suggested above.) Response to the Prayer of Praise: (Use one of the praise hymns above.) Offertory: "Be Thou But Near" Music for Dismissal: "Fairest Lord Jesus" IV. Bulletin Cover and Symbols V. Miscellaneous Details (Assignments): Ushers Banners Greeters Posters Candlelighters Flowers ...

60. The Choice Is Always Ours

Ecclesiastes 9:1-12

Sermon

Gregory J. Johanson

... Benefiel: This week I have had to add a new word to my vocabulary. It is "impossible." As you know, for all of my ministry I have preached from the text: "All things are possible ... only believe." (Mark 9:23) I have taught that if one used one’s most loving efforts, engaged the cooperation of the most devoted and able Christians where one labored, that God would bring the desired objective to pass. But I am forced to tell you now, that due to some unpredictable developments beyond the control of anyone ...

61. Removing Obstacles

1 Corinthians 1:10-18

Sermon

James L. Killen

... mission first and be of one mind and purpose. Paul provides us with three beautiful images of what it means to work together in the service of the Lord. He insisted that he and Apollos, far from being competitors, were actually partners. He uses one image drawn from farming. He said, "I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth" (1 Corinthians 3:6). A little later, he draws an illustration from building, saying, "... like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building ...

62. Tranquil: The Blessed Village on a Hillside

John 6:25-59

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... . In a matter of weeks, the light burned 24 hours each day in the goose coop and she always had food available. The goose began to lay a golden egg every day. In a matter of months, there was more gold than could reasonably be used. One egg per month met the needs of the people. Finding good ways to utilize thirty golden eggs each month became unexpectedly problematic. The usually generous people of Tranquil could have resolved this issue by distributing the extra eggs to neighboring villages. That idea was ...

63. And the Word Is...Love

Mark 12:28-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... that," he said. Brennan learned all he could from how-to books in the library and then started to write. One day he was in Cambridge wandering the campus of Harvard University. He came across a room full of computers and asked a student if could use one of them. The young man said, "sure," and lent him some software. It was this act of kindness, this treatment that gave him some dignity, which Brennan says was crucial to his recovery. Treating him with compassion instead of scorn, he was allowed to use the ...

64. The Tree of the Cross

Mark 15:33-41

Children's Sermon

Carl E. Zahrte

... and Eve, our first parents, into a beautiful garden. There were many trees there, which God had made to give them food and to make the garden pleasant to live in. Then the devil came in the form of a serpent. Remember our first picture on the banner? He used one of the trees that God had made to tempt Adam and Eve. They did not listen to God’s warning not to eat from that one tree. Instead, they listened to the devil and sinned against God. Because of sin, death came into the world through that tree. But ...

65. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 10:1-12

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Wayne H. Keller

... , either to ourselves or to another, "If it weren't for you, my life would be great!" During the next two minutes, identify how you have played that game in your marriage and family this week. Conclude with a prayer of confession. Response Use one of the "Lord, Have Mercy" responses. Sing it several times. Each time, ask the people to identify, silently, the specific person with whom they have played the game. Call to Pardon Confession is more than mouthing words to God. Confession means that we change ...

66. I Love You, Man!

John 21:15-25

Sermon

King Duncan

Bob Wallace was always a loving child. Once, when Bob was ten, he used one finger to laboriously type this message for his mother, Joanne: "Thankyou Mother. Thankyou Mother For Loving Me; Thankyou Mother For Caring for Me; Thankyou Mother For Your Care & Kindness, Even When You [Are Busy]; I Love You!" Needless to stay, Joanne still has that beautiful compliment tucked away in her ...

67. Blessed Are the Abnormal

James 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... stakes in Coca-Cola, Wells Fargo, American Express, and countless other companies, Berkshire has no public relations, human resources, or legal departments. Its headquarters is staffed by just seventeen employees. Mr. Buffett occasionally carries a cell phone but does not use one when he’s in his home city. He keeps no calculator on his desk, preferring to do most calculations in his head . . .” (2) Is that normal behavior for a business person--no computer, no calculator, and Heaven forbid, no cell ...

68. If

Luke 9:18-24

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

... and grease? Did you know that this is how people have made soap ever since the time of Jesus? That's right. They made soap from grease and ashes. What happens when you use soap on your dirty hands? That's right they get clean. So ashes and grease used one way make you dirty. Used another, they make you very clean. (Hold up the cross.) One of the most amazing things God ever did was to take a cross--a terrible instrument on which they used to torture and kill people--and turn it into a beautiful symbol of ...

69. Wrestling With God

Genesis 32:22-32

Sermon

King Duncan

... Jacob wrestles does not prevail over him. As someone has said, Jacob is like a grand stallion. It is not God's desire that Jacob grovel at his feet. God has no use for one who is continually groveling. God wanted a grand stallion, but one who could be useful, one who could be saddled, one who would know who his Master is that he might fulfill his intended purpose. That is what God desires from us, as well. Our lives are useful only to ourselves and only for a season if we refuse to give God the reins. The ...

70. Living the Vision

Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4

Sermon

John Wayne Clarke

... enemy is the problem. Therefore, Habakkuk challenges God for the second time. How can God show favor to a wicked nation and still call for the worship of good people? It is the enemy that has defied God, again and again. What could possibly be the logic in using one wicked nation to punish another less wicked nation? It is at this point that Habakkuk describes himself as taking up a position of waiting. Like us, he will wait on the Lord. The Bible does not tell us in what form he expected to find an answer ...

71. Looking for Ducklings: Kissing the Sidewalk

Acts 7:54--8:1a

Sermon

Tony Everett

... to show each other that they had not lost control. Stephen and his contemptible vision was dead. Their stones put a stop to that blasphemy forever. Or so they thought. The Son of Man still reigned. They were not in charge of this kingdom anymore. God would use one of their own, an eyewitness named Saul (Acts 7:58), to show the world who was really in control. So, back to our Easter question: What are you looking for? Whom are you looking for? Today’s Easter answers are not about why we should be ready ...

72. Hoe Jesus' Row

Luke 9:62

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... having a garden, and while we are doing this, we hope to learn something about the kingdom of God. Let's see if we can do this. I brought a hoe with me this morning. How many of you have ever used a hoe? (Let them answer.) If you have used one, then tell me how to use it. (Let someone explain or demonstrate the way that he or she uses it.) You must be a very good farmer. If you use a hoe like this, you should not have any weeds in your garden, and your plants should be growing very ...

73. You Do Have A Prayer

Luke 11:1-13

Sermon

James W. Moore

... up and drop out on the faith because they feel a sense of failure in their prayer life. This leads us to ask then… "How do you pray?" "Why pray at all?" "When do you pray?" "Is there a special formula or a sacred language that should be used?" One thing is clear. There are many questions and there is much misunderstanding about how you pray and why. In a Peanuts cartoon Charley Brown is kneeling beside his bed for prayer. Suddenly he stops and says to Lucy, "I think I’ve made a new theological discovery ...

74. Glorious Surprises

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... was martyred there during World War II. Eric once said, "When I run, I feel God's pleasure." God gave Eric Liddle a gift-- skill in running--and he used that gift to glorify God. Whenever you feel God's pleasure, you are probably using one of your gifts of the Spirit. The Bible also speaks of "fruits" of the Spirit. These are qualities that every Christian should model. Just as an apple tree produces apples, Christians with the Holy Spirit operative within them should produce these characteristics. They are ...

75. Strong in Faith: A Little Dab'll Do Ya

1 Corinthians 16:13

Sermon

John E. Harnish

... change. Back in the 50's—before mullets and hair mousse, before the dry look and dreadlocks—there was the ducktail and there was Brylcreem. Remember the ad, really quite risqué for the times: Another Public Service Announcement from Brylcreem: Men Beware! Use one dab of Brylcreem. Just a little dab makes your hair look excitingly clean, disturbingly healthy. (Show man pursued by a group of females.) This man dared to use two dabs, now he's in trouble. We refuse to be responsible. Jingle: Brylcreem ...

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