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726. Being Different

Daniel 3:1-30

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... , he made no plea that they be sheltered. He knew they would be stoned, slain with the sword, destitute, afflicted and would wander the deserts and mountains of the earth. There was no cheap and easy way to be a Christian. There still isn't. It takes real character to be a Christian. If you hear but one theme in this sermon, hear this one: if you are to be a Christian, you have to possess the courage to be different. A Christian is not a person with average tastes. A Christian is not a person with average ...

727. The Collateral Damage of Our Attitudes

Luke 16:19-31

Sermon

Brett Blair

... afterlife. Only the Parable of the Sheep and Goats draws the same kind of vivid images. Next we see that there are two main characters. A poor man who we learn is named Lazarus and another man who is not given a name. He is simply the rich man. It is ... interesting to note that this is the only parable in which Jesus gave a name to one of the characters. This little piece if information is already a clue to the interpretation. In this life, it is the rich whose names we know, not the ...

728. The Primacy of Human Relationships

Matthew 5:33-37

Sermon

Joe Pennel

... . Swearing will not change things. It will not change our physical characteristics like the color of our hair. "Let what you say be simply 'Yes' or 'No'; anything more than this comes from evil," taught Jesus. Disciples of Jesus should have an integrity of character that does not need the scaffolding of an oath to persuade others of her or his truthfulness. Disciples do not need super-structure to support their words. Truth, for the disciple, does not need to call in outside help. The disciple who tries to ...

729. What Will He Find… When He Comes? - Shorter Version

Luke 18:1-8

Sermon

Theodore F. Schneider

... and expectation. It is for the writers of both the Old and New Testaments a strong word filled with encouragement. Consider Paul's words to the Christians at Rome: We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not disappoint us, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit which has been given us. (Romans 5:2-5). "Hope does not disappoint us!" Perhaps so, but our experience of ...

730. A Glory Revealed in the Cross

John 8:12-30

Sermon

... these things to measure how much God loves us. "We become wary of them for the same reason Luther did with regard to good works, namely [because of] the false opinions we attach to them. They prove nothing about the character of God."7 Instead, that which speaks most eloquently of the activity and character of God is the Cross. Only the catastrophe of Golgotha enables us to affirm that "God is love" - even in the face of life’s most serious troubles; even in the face of that monster, Death. Elie Wiesel, a ...

731. My God, My God, ... Why?

Mark 15:33-41

Drama

... back, even in words. But while his mouth was silent, his eyes spoke often, but not with hatred. He seemed to look right through me, through my cruelty and my pretending to be tough, and looked at me. His eyes showed pity, not for himself, but for all of the characters around him who were caught up in this crazy thing. (Pause - moves a little closer) Do you know how a person dies on a cross? Sometimes, often, it takes two or three days. Some say it’s the exposure to the sun that kills them. Some say it’s ...

732. "The Return"

Drama

... In order of appearance The Woman The Man Average Man Bible Lady Liberal Lady Child Beggar Scientist Woman of Means First Teenager Second Teenager Politician Properties At one point during the drama, all characters except the Woman and the Man will pick up large stones to hurl at the Woman. These are prominently marked with labels such as: Ingratitude, Expediency, Envy, Pride, Scorn, Apathy, Gluttony. The Return (Scene: on a park bench is seated a good-looking, modest but sexily dressed young woman ...

733. The Search

Luke 15:1-7

Drama

[Note: This sketch takes place in the chancel of a church. The audience, of course, is seated all around but, to the two characters, it is empty. The characters may be either male or female - in fact, variations of sex and age between the two (and the resulting interaction) could provide very differing productions, indeed, almost a number of different plays.] 1: [Enters, climbs onto and sits on the altar] 2: [Enters, sits humbly near the back. Looks up ...

734. Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

Brett Blair

... , love of money, revenge upon Jewish leadership, or just plain greed. He could have been blocked in so many ways. But we are blocked not only by our own sinful behavior but by the social prejudices against us. Let me as you. Has anyone ever misjudged your character? Thought you were, in essence, a bad person when you were not? I was amused but saddened by a very small piece of news over the summer. Massachusetts formally exonerated the last woman accused of being a witch in Salem in 1692. A little late don ...

735. Scenes From a Marriage

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Sermon

Craig Erickson

... ’s what you want in a marriage. But in Bergman’s film, it provokes a defensive hostility that causes the marriage to unravel. How about "being in touch with one’s own needs"? Again, essential to a healthy marriage. But in Bergman’s characters, it degenerates into self-centeredness. Sexual attraction? This is also nice to have in a marriage, to say the least. But there’s a darker side to these drives, which are ever so easily sullied by the human proclivity to dominance and manipulation. "Scenes ...

736. As Good As God

Leviticus 19:1-37

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... This is God’s dream for us, his children. He wants us to be like him, to share his nature. A certain young lady had a part in the senior play during her college days. She worked hard on her role to where she became one with the character. After the performance, a strange man came backstage and introduced himself as the author of the play. He explained, "I just wanted to come back to tell you that I have seen this drama produced many times, but tonight you embodied what I envisioned for the heroine better ...

737. Eternal Echo Of Easter - Part 1

Matthew 28:1-10

Drama

Esther R. Russ

... Centurion A tall, largely-built man, this centurion oversees the soldiers that lead Christ to Golgotha. Jesus A young man in his mid-thirties should portray Christ. He is seen on trial before Pilate, and also marching to Golgotha. Though he is the lead character, he does not speak any lines, for the words of Jesus are on tape. He most certainly should have a beard and preferably shoulder-length hair. The Eternal Echo of Easter 1. CANDLELIGHT CEREMONY - Choir There is TOTAL darkness; the organ begins to play ...

738. How’s Your Appetite?

Matthew 5:6 · Luke 14:1-14

Sermon

Wallace H. Kirby

... for the rest of their lives. There is not a single adult or child, I dare say, who could not tell the story of Little Red Riding Hood, of Goldilocks and her bears, of the three little pigs, the big, bad wolf, and countless other favorite characters. This is true of a congregation or a reader. A congregation almost verbally says to the preacher: "Tell us a story to illustrate what you are saying." I heard one preacher say that he could take an old sermon, change the illustrations, and preach it every ...

739. Will My Ship Sink or Float?

Romans 8:28-39

Sermon

Robert G. Tuttle

... , that pulls his parts together and creates him as an individual. This is the integrating power of faith in those who love God. There is a divine reason for all things working together The love of God keeps us in obedience to God, so that our character is no longer shaped by things that we cherished in the days of our uncommitment. St. Augustine tells of a friend who was addicted to the lust and violence of the Roman games. With great effort he had broken the addiction. But some of his former friends ...

740. The Strength of Poverty

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5

Sermon

Hubert Beck

... poverty, no redeeming quality that can be detected. We can, of course, speak of the kind of internal fortitude it can raise up out of its ashes, or we can speak of the character it fosters in those who must live in it. We must be careful, of course, not to mention how many poverty-stricken people never develop internal fortitude or character when we talk like this. We must be careful not to mention the high crime rate usually fostered by poverty if we want to defend it. We must pick and choose some good ...

741. Journey To The Cross VI: Jesus And Pontius Pilate

Matthew 27:11-26

Sermon

James W. Moore

... an amazing quality of inner peace and strength and calm. They betray Him, deny Him, taunt Him, beat Him, curse Him, spit upon Him and nail Him to a cross... and He says, “Father, forgive them they know not what they do!” Now, that is strength of character, isn’t it? That is inner peace. That is real success. Real success is not so much in our circumstances as it is in inner stability... and in that regard, Jesus was the most successful man who ever lived. But, how lacking are these qualities of peace ...

742. PASS THE SALT

Illustration

John H. Krahn

... see some more salt. God needs us to present his message to his world in an exciting way. We are to be the salt of the earth. It takes very little effort to be tasteless in today’s world. But God wants us to be salty characters ... not in a racy, earthy sense but in an enhancing sense. Christians should enrich the lives of others. Having an engaging manner, we should cause people who meet us to comment, "He is so refreshing." "She is delightful; her faith makes her sparkle." Christians should never become ...

743. A Daughter of Jacob

Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon

Richard Hoefler

... . And she got it. Christ was willing to go against his own nature if that was what the situation demanded, and apparently that is exactly what this situation did demand! Christ was concerned first for the woman and what she needed, rather than that his character and reputation be consistently maintained. He was willing to go contrary to his own nature if it would help this woman. Many times kindness is not the answer. Kindness can be cruel, and actually kill. If a small boy breaks his arm and his father ...

744. Forever His

Romans 14:1--15:13

Sermon

Raymond Gibson

... one to whom we belong, life becomes drab and meaningless. Mary Gordon, in her novel, Final Payments, introduces a character who represents humanity in microcosm in this need. Mrs Riesart is a patient in a nursing home where she receives generous, personal care, yet she is ... a deeply unhappy old woman. One of the other characters in the novel, Isabel, asks her why she is so unhappy. Mrs. Riesart replies, "I’m alone I’m old and I’m ...

745. Genuine Imitations

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Sermon

Raymond Gibson

... Some work of love begun, some deed of kindness done, Some wanderer sought and won, something for Thee. Publish all of the arguments for Christianity that come to mind, and all of them can be rejected, except one the life and deeds it produces. A Christian character simply cannot he confuted. It humbles most of us preachers when we realize it, but very few people are preached into the faith. People are won for Jesus when they see him incarnate in the lives of his followers. There is a compulsion in Christ ...

746. Are You Still Frightened of the Dark?

Genesis 1:1-5 · John 1:4-5 · Psalm 139:11-12

Sermon

Robert Noblett

... are times when we are selfish, know it, but can’t stop it. There are times when we are self-indulgent, know it, but can’t stop it. There are times when we gloat over another’s failure, scorn another’s success, assassinate another’s character, attack another’s weakness, or boost ourselves up by pushing another down. Jesus knew this and that is precisely why he said to those who tried to bolster their righteousness by drawing attention to another’s weakness, "Let him who is without sin among you ...

747. Leah

Genesis 49:29--50:14

Sermon

Warren Thomas Smith

... , "My dear, God did not give you good looks. You will never have a glamorous face. Now, just make up your mind you must win your place by being beautiful in other ways." Rather than being crushed, this little girl set out to have a beautiful character. She succeeded. No one notices her plain face. They see the deep spirituality in her life. During the long, difficult journey to Jacob’s homeland, Leah is pictured as supremely loyal to her husband. She kissed her father good-bye, knowing she would never see ...

748. AWAKE, MY SOUL, AND SING!

Drama

Marcia Miller

... position in regards to today’s economy. For instance, the shepherds could wear blue jeans and the wise men might wear suits. This is a celebration of the birth of Christ. It should be played with a hushed excitement for he is the Savior of the world. CHARACTERS READER 1 READER 2 The readers can be either male or female. There should be a distinct difference in their voices, in quality, pitch, or accent. There must be variety or the sameness will blend into boredom. ANGEL 1 ANGEL 2 ANGEL 3 ANGEL 4 Angels ...

749. WE ARE THE BELIEVERS: TESTIMONIES

Drama

Marcia Miller

... speaker turns toward the first speaker, begins, and then directs his speech to the audience. This same technique should be followed throughout the remaining testimonies. If possible, the speakers should be standing on different levels. If this isn’t feasible, the characters should be in a staggered line with, perhaps, one sitting on the floor, another kneeling, and still another on a stool or in a chair. Whereas, this piece is written for three males and three females, some testimonies can be eliminated ...

750. An Unidentified King

Matthew 21:1-11

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... " your most important adjective? When you declare, "Jesus is Lord!" have you revealed the essence of your identity? In your life, has Jesus the unidentified king been crowned the King of kings? In his classic novel, "The Robe," Lloyd C. Douglas has a character called Marcellus, who had become enamored of Jesus. He wrote letters to his fiancè Diana in Rome. He told her about Jesus' teachings, about his miracles, then about his crucifixion, and then about his resurrection. Finally he informed her that he had ...

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