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51. Witnesses For The Lord

Acts 10:23b-48

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... down times in his ministry, the minister could always count on this elder to call and offer a word of encouragement. The elder always closed the conversation by saying, "I love you, brother." His willingness to express his love added so much depth and warmth to their relationship. Three years into his ministry in the church, the minister received a call from the elder. Towards the end of the conversation, the elder said, "I love you." In response, the minister said, "I love you, too." Instantly, the phone ...

52. You Are My Witnesses

Luke 24:36-49

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... us that, as witnesses to his complete victory and his glory, we should engage ourselves in bold witness as to what our Lord means to us. Crooklyn was Spike Lee's earnest attempt to relate the culture of an African-American family in Brooklyn. He portrayed the warmth, the pain, the laughter, and the heartache of a family living with the pressures of the crowded city. It is a rewarding effort to help us appreciate the strength of such a family. It is for us to apply the same kind of diligence to share with ...

53. Dinner Parties With A Difference

Luke 7:36-50

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... , they had. Without dispute, they were good men. The prostitute had led quite a different life. Somewhere in her past, she may have been sexually abused, or she may have lacked love, or may have fallen into self-loathing, and then desperately sought some kind of warmth or affection. Or it might be she was trying, in her own way, to conquer a male-chauvinist, double-standard society. If she had been widowed or divorced, she might have turned to the only means of livelihood open to her in those days. We can ...

54. Arise! Shine! For Your Light Has Come

Isaiah 60:1-22

Sermon

Robert A. Hausman

... it squelches joy and silences laughter. Darkness is there, but that is not to be determinative for Israel, for "the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will appear over you" (v. 2b). You will be an island of light in a sea of darkness, a campfire of warmth in a cold, dark forest. Nations will come to your light as weary travelers seek out the warm glow of an inn. Despite its power, darkness is not ultimate reality. It is not the final word; it is only the absence of light. We in the northern hemisphere ...

55. Advent Of Angels

Malachi 1:6-14

Sermon

Tony Everett

... support team that ministers to and with hundreds of troubled persons. Her witness is contagious. God is in the caring word and actions of Karen, whose father died when she was in grade school. For years she carried a small teddy bear, named Marvin, whose soft warmth provided a reminder of her heavenly Father's comfort in the midst of depression and confusion. As she grew in faith and courage Karen placed Marvin on a shelf in her pastor's office, asking the pastor to use Marvin's story to help other hurting ...

56. Reach For The Light

Isaiah 60:1-22

Sermon

Tony Everett

... to flee or to fight unknown demons of the night. Reach for the light, now, before it's too late! Since the beginning of time humans have sought the light around campfires, candles and torches at the approach of darkness. Light promises hope and warmth, safety and security. Deep within the human heart the onset of darkness stirs up unknown fears of forces of evil beyond our control. Darkness and light call forth contrasts of despair and joy; evil and good; weakness and strength; sin and salvation; shame and ...

57. New Name, New Status

Isaiah 62:1-12

Sermon

Tony Everett

... is also a powerful message here for us. When everything goes wrong that can go wrong in our own lives, our perspective becomes that of the "forsaken" by others and by God. Our home, our land, our relationships become "desolate" wastelands. There is no warmth. Only the frigid chill of rejection remains. The Lord's promises seem to be intended for someone else. During a terrible cold spell in January of 1994, the city of Chicago experienced a temperature of 42 degrees below zero Fahrenheit, with a windchill ...

58. No Shortcut To Glory

2 Kings 2:1-18

Sermon

William L. Self

... him. During the Revolutionary War, George Washington had an abundance of soldiers volunteer to fight during the summer months, but as winter came, with rations in short supply and blankets being scarce, they began to slip silently from camp and return to the warmth of their families. After some weeks of this, General Washington despaired of "summer soldiers," saying that he could not win a war with them. The kingdom of God has had its problems with summer soldiers. The same people who travel every weekend ...

59. Ready Or Not -- He Comes

Mark 13:32-37, Mark 13:1-31

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... baby in Mary's arms, who will grow up in a world that will never really understand him. The shepherds are not idyllic figures, but rough and tough, unkempt men of the Judean plains. They are the migrant workers of the first century. They are huddled together for warmth on the hillside on a bleak winter's night when they are visited by the heavenly host. In the birth of Jesus, who was born within a working class family amid the poverty of the Judean hills, we find ourselves face to face with God. On this ...

60. Where Are You?

Hosea 11:1-11

Sermon

Richard L. Sheffield

... to live, by describing the way God loves. It's "in-spite-of" love. Love that goes on loving even the most unlovable. Love that loves you no matter where you are. Hosea says that this is the nature of God: that the heat of God's anger becomes the warmth of God's love. The good news of the gospel is not that you get what you've got coming, but that God is coming to get you and hold you in his arms. In spite of all the wrong that God's people had done, says Hosea, God still ...

61. Holy Week

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... -38 The Darkness Of Sin The world lives in a daily contrast of light versus darkness. The light is that which is normally considered desirable. Light brings life. Flowers open their beauty to the light; all plants seek the light for sustenance and growth. The light brings warmth from the rays of the sun. People seek the light for many reasons. The light allows the clear path that we desire to follow to be seen and more easily navigated. In the light we know where we are going. We can see any obstacles that ...

62. Be Wise In The Spirit

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... services. Worship lasted two and a half hours. The hour-long sermon was in Spanish but with an English interpreter. Lay people led the rest of the service. The congregational singing, assisted by a band with trumpets, drums and tambourines, was especially moving. The warmth with which the people sang, prayed and gave personal witness was genuine. As the skeptical pastor left the service he said to himself, "This was the highlight of the whole week. These people worshipped from the heart. And if I had had my ...

63. Be Ready!

Matthew 25:1-13

Sermon

Phyllis Faaborg Wolk

... to the streets downtown, and give a blanket to someone who was cold. After that experience, Trevor's dream grew. With encouragement and help from his parents, his friends, and other concerned people, he began a food kitchen called, "Trevor's Place," that continues to bring warmth and food to the homeless in his city. Trevor's Place is one of the lighted lamps shining brightly in preparation for the arrival of the bridegroom. As we wait for the return of Christ, God cries out for justice to be done. Be ready ...

64. Epiphany 5

Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 5:13-16

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William E. Keeney

... . It is by submitting life to the cleansing by the sovereign head of the kingdom that full saltiness is possible. 2. Light. (vv.14-16) Light has many functions and characteristics. People need to combine all of them for the fullness of light. A. Light as warmth and radiance. B. Light as illumination. It overcomes the darkness around us. C. Light as color. It is beautiful and lends pleasure to life. 3. Light of the World. (vv. 14-16) We receive the light from a source beyond ourselves, just as the world ...

65. Prayers for Pentecost

Bulletin Aid

Rolland R. Reece

... Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. When, O Lord, did we first realize how much we love our church building? How beautifully it stands, ringed by trees that have been reaching up to you for decades. So pristine in its whiteness, yet containing all the warmth of home. When, O God, did we come to know how important weekly worship is? We've come here when discouraged, doubting, guilty, and defeated. We've come here when happy, expectant, assured, forgiven, and victorious. Either way worshiping you enables us to place ...

66. A Cultural Breakthrough

Acts 16:6-10

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly. Pastor Dowdy's story stuck with me because it illustrated several keys that can lead to breakthroughs for us. First, Pastor Dowdy had a desire to get into a place of safety, warmth, and hospitality. Isn't that a basic need of us all? Second, though faced with some barriers, he continued to search for ways to achieve the breakthrough he sought. Third, though he found himself locked in he didn't resign himself to failure but found a ...

67. Is There Any Seed Left In The Barn?

Haggai 2:19

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... too. But for seven years in a row I've kept bees, and even occasionally harvested some honey. One tough question I always face is, do the bees have enough honey for winter? European bees store honey and eat off it all winter long. They cluster together for warmth and move from frame to frame, eating their fill and surviving. Compared to the bare six weeks that comprises the life of a summertime bee, in winter the sisters live up to six months. The winter rages on and as long as they have food, they will not ...

68. The Season Of The Resurrection

Luke 24:44-53

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Wayne H. Keller

... than plugging into your power. Yet, I am also aware of the possibilities of life, and the new things that struggle within me to be born. I know and have seen the power of love, when I am brave enough to let it happen. I have experienced the warmth of communication, when I have been willing to risk myself. I have felt the satisfaction of achievement, when I have put myself on the line for personal and social need. We pray that together we may let ourselves come alive in the power of Christ. We pray that ...

69. Baptism of Our Lord

Luke 3:21-38, Luke 3:1-20, Isaiah 43:1-13, Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts 8:9-25, Acts 10:23b-48

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John R. Brokhoff

... baptize with the Spirit and water. Why combine "spirit" and "fire"? The Spirit is associated with God who is a "consuming fire." Moses encountered Yahweh at a burning bush. On Pentecost the Spirit came as cloven tongues of fire. Fire means life, warmth, zeal, and power. And God is all of these -- and more! 2. Praying (v. 21). Jesus' baptism was a prayer experience. Prayer indicates that Jesus was communicating with his Father. It was a religious experience. The result was "the heaven was opened." Prayer ...

70. What Do You Say To A Burning Bush?

Exodus 3:1-22

Sermon

Steve Burt

... , or the spectators. What's holy is God's presence in the event. "Take off your shoes, Moses. Take off your shoes and come into direct contact with me. Touch me. Experience me." It's like God says, "Maybe I'll give you a foot rub, a massage. Feel the warmth of my holy hands on your toes, Moses. It's been a long, hard road for you, Moses. Relax. And don't worry. I'm not afraid of your dirty, tired feet." Remember Jesus washing his disciples' feet? God says, "Take off your shoes, Moses. I know you've got ...

71. The Baptist's Prophecy

Matthew 3:1-12

Sermon

Mark Radecke

... sack. The family ate herring gull all winter, close around a lighted table in a steamy room. And out on the bay, the ice was studded with paired red stumps." 1 It is not an uncommon occurrence. Water fowl descend upon frozen lakes and bays in winter. The warmth of their feet and bodies melts the ice which then refreezes, trapping them helplessly in an icy grip from which there is no escape except death or outside deliverance. It is not a pretty thought but it is real. And it is equally real that some hungry ...

72. The Lamb of God

John 1:29-34

Sermon

William B. Kincaid, III

... understood to mean, "Hey, look here, everyone, here's the one that is going to be sacrificed." This Lamb of God imagery says something very different from "light of the world" or "bread of life" imagery. Jesus as the light of the world illumines and brings warmth. Jesus as the bread of life satisfies our deepest spiritual and physical hunger. Jesus as the Lamb of God speaks of one who was on his way to the cross. Leslie Weatherhead disagreed with those who believe Jesus was destined to die on the cross from ...

73. Essential Personnel!

Matthew 4:18-22

Sermon

William B. Kincaid, III

... who are absolutely necessary should report. For those occasions we have coined an interesting phrase to describe these people upon whom we depend so much. This phrase sends some people out into the cold to scrape ice off their windshields while others return to the warmth of their beds. This phrase compels some to slip and slide to work at all costs while others do nothing more than watch reruns of old shows on television. Even if we live where it rarely snows, the phrase is a familiar one. When budget ...

74. Thanksgiving

Lk 17:11-19 · 1 Tim 2:1-4 · Phil 4:6-20 · 2 Cor 9:6-15 · Deut 8:1-18 · Ps 65

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... ? Illustration: Let me tell you about Gertrude, a pillar of our little Swedish Lutheran church on the south side of Omaha, Nebraska, who lived for decades with her son, since being widowed. Both mother and son were full of the joy of life, oozing with warmth. Some eight or nine years ago, I was reunited with Gertrude at the congregation's 75th anniversary. Her eyes were aglow as she vigorously pumped my hand and exclaimed: "We're so proud of you!" I was the rebel miscreant whom they never dreamed would ...

75. Christmas 1

Galatians 3:26--4:7, Galatians 3:15-25, Colossians 3:1-17, Hebrews 2:5-18, Isaiah 61:1-11, Isaiah 63:7--64:12, Matthew 2:19-23, Matthew 2:13-18

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Russell F. Anderson

... severe depression caused by the loss of her baby and a troubled marriage. The short of it is that Clara becomes their live-in maid and the confidant of their son, about ten years old, who at first bitterly resents her intrusion. He hungers for intimacy and warmth from his parents. The problem is that the mother is so caught up in her own grief and the father with his toys that the boy's feelings are totally discounted. For both of them, individual happiness is paramount. The needs of their son will have to ...

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