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801. Kindness In Action: Evangelism

Acts 8:26-40

Sermon

E. Carver McGriff

... all he could, Philip quietly slipped away. There was no feeling of indebtedness, no effort to be reimbursed in some way, no follow-up to ensure that the man joined the right church, or donated an acceptable sum, or subscribed to a particular set of beliefs. Philip went on about his work leaving the eunuch free to pursue his own faith as he felt moved to do. Bishop Fulton Sheen once said there are three important characteristics of a Christian: kindness, kindness, and kindness. That's what is displayed here ...

802. Invitation To Community

Mark 10:1-12

Sermon

William G. Carter

... him it was the husband's prerogative (Deuteronomy 24:1-4). The prophet Malachi claimed God hates divorce, equating it with an act of violence (Malachi 2:16). But Ezra the priest lamented how the men of Israel had married women of other races and foreign beliefs. "Get rid of them," he said to the men. "Send them away!" (Ezra 10:10-11). When we get to the New Testament, Jesus gives his unique word, "Whatever God has brought together, let no one separate." That causes some to wonder if God really does bring ...

803. Bread In Our Baskets

John 6:25-59

Sermon

George W. Hoyer

... plainly. Pleasing to think that Jesus recognized him, called him by name, said, "Tad! Glad you could come. Won't need your lunch today." And then Jesus notices that Tad's basket is empty today -- no fish, no bread; just his faith, his work of God, his belief in him whom God has sent. Then Jesus, aware now of the empty basket, quietly says, "Nothing in your lunch basket today, Tad? Well, then. A special blessing, just for you." And now, in the basket, a small dried fish, two little barley loaves, and ... a ...

804. A Breeze In The Dark

John 3:1-21

Sermon

William G. Carter

... his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but have eternal life." With sunbeams shining through stained glass, I can believe it. But late at night, after the lights are dimmed, sometimes I have my doubts, my questions, my lapses of belief. Perhaps I'm not the only one. William Muehl, who taught at Yale Divinity School for many years, once noted how instructive it is to realize how many of the men and women in the pews almost did not come to church that morning. "In all probability ...

805. What Shall We Do With The New Wine?

Mark 2:18-22

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... was their rigidity and inflexibility. Why were these religious leaders so rigid? They sought to defend the faith of their fathers and they did not want an itinerant preacher fooling around with it. They felt it was their calling to defend the integrity of doctrine and belief. This was a very worthy cause in their minds, even if it was at the expense of possible new truth. They had closed minds in regard to new ideas and thoughts, especially about God and God's dealings with men and women. It is similar to ...

806. With Our Heads In The Clouds

Mark 9:2-13

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... days of the '50s optimism reigned, our churches were full, and we equated middle class values with the Christian life. Robert J. Samuelson, in a recent article in Newsweek, pointed out that every age has its illusions. Ours has been this fervent belief in the power of prosperity. But he reminds us that our pillars of faith are crashing around us. We are painfully discovering that prosperity will not solve all of our personal and social problems. Samuelson states that our good society has been disfigured ...

807. A Christ for All Nations

Matthew 2:1-12

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... Old Testament texts (foreigners drawn to a divine light and bringing gold and frankincense from Isaiah 60:1-6; foreigners bearing gifts and paying tribute to a new king from Psalm 72; Bethlehem from Micah 5:2), in order to express the common belief that the salvation under the Messiah would apply to all nations. Later popular imagination went back to those source texts in order to turn the Magi into kings, name their kingdoms, and give them camels. Liturgical Color White/Gold Suggested Hymns Brightest And ...

808. On Sacrificing Others - Dramatic Monologue

Genesis 22:1-19

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... of all, including the Egyptians, the Amorites, the Jebusites, the Hittites, and even of us Canaanites. I've never heard those other foreigners mention that. They never heard of Abraham's "Most High" or "Everlasting God." Most of them think he's a little strange because of his beliefs. But I have this to say for him. He keeps his word. Even when those outlaw kings went into negotiations with him, he was fair and he hasn't ever gone back on what he promised. If he weren't such a nice old man, I'd be nervous ...

809. The Adventure Of The Empty Tomb

Mark 16:1-20

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... worship, this is my friend, Dr. John Watson, emanuensis of my trifling adventures. Whatever your concern, I'm certain you may trust his discretion." "Grace and peace to you both," our elderly guest began. "Mr. Holmes, I am fully aware of your agnosticism regarding matters of belief. I may be imposing, but I am desperate for an unusual kind of help." "Pray tell us what concerns you. We will be of help in any way we can." "Oh, Mr. Holmes, can you prove the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ?" the priest ...

810. Second Sunday of Easter

John 20:19-23

Bulletin Aid

RobertT D. Ingram

... to Thomas and removed all his doubts. Ld2: Then Jesus said, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe." Cng: God, give us faith when we cannot see. Ld1: Open your holy scriptures to us, O God, so that we can be filled with belief. Ld2: Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us, O God, so that we can know. Prayer God of new life and hope, so many people's doors are locked shut, the inmates hiding inside because of fear. Send your risen Son to these frightened children. Let them see his ...

811. Christmas Eve / Christmas Day

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

Bulletin Aid

RobertT D. Ingram

... and accept him now. Have them silently repeat in their hearts the words of a prayer of acceptance that the pastor can provide. After praying, give those who have just accepted Jesus a chance to raise their hands in testimony of their own belief and acceptance. Follow with another hymn of celebration. Drama and Movement Use mimes to interpret the reading of the gospel lesson. Visuals Recruit one or two of the congregation's textile artists to create banners and/or paraments. Use bright yellows, oranges ...

812. Holy Believing

John 6:25-59

Sermon

Donald Macleod

... instruction in our Christian faith. I It is important to note how the word believe is so crucial and critical in any New Testament discussion about life, especially eternal life. Modern folk, however, raise a red flag and say: "Yes, we yearn for a better life, but beliefs are so many and varied that we do not know where to start." Do not think for one moment that these Jews were in any better situation with their ancient Law and its 613 separate regulations. For us the first step must be: to believe Jesus ...

813. Bread for the Party (Bread of Life I)

John 6:1-15

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... special note that these “Bread of Life” passages are not to be taken literally. They have double or hidden meanings. For example, ordinary bread sustains our bodies from day to day. And there is the other kind of bread. It comes as belief, faith, hope, commitment, vision, moral value, courage. Also, these passages have a direct relationship with the Sacrament of Holy Communion, Holy Eucharist, the Liturgy of the Mass. We’ll give special attention to the Sacrament in the fourth sermon from the St ...

814. What’s Going on at Your House?

Mark 3:31-35

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... ethnic and biological prejudices from one perspective, God’s perspective of love. What’s going on at your house? If you’re already a believer in Christ, test your commitment to make sure it stays genuine. If you’re not sure about your belief, give Jesus a good consideration. He’ll provide the compelling and unifying commitment you need to get through the shakeups, the explosions, and the traumatic effects of life. Thank you, Jesus, for lifting our eyes above the changing scenes of our daily lives ...

815. Teach Fear To Say Its Prayers

Mark 4:35-41

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... , “Where do you get so much faith that the storm doesn’t scare you?” I tell her I am very cautious about storms. I cannot stop the storm, but I can control the way I feel about the storm. I tell her God is in control. That is my firm belief. Sure, a storm may be dangerous and we may have to take special measures to protect ourselves. By the time we have talked a few minutes, even though the storm may be continuing, she begins to calm down. A little boy and his father were with some passengers aboard a ...

816. An Untouchable God?

1 Samuel 6:1-7:1

Sermon

Robert Noblett

... . You see, I think David was too quick to see the punishment of God in Uzzah’s death, and often we are not different from our predecessors in faith. I don’t think God killed Uzzah for trying to steady the ark; I think Uzzah died of fright over the belief that in some way he had violated God. And who of us, given the mind set of that day, would not have had a similar reaction? One could certainly have a mental field day over the image of the ark off to the side of the road. In matters of ...

817. Have You Confronted Christ?

Mark 3:20-30

Sermon

Leonard H. Budd

... has produced hard emotional scars upon some sensitive persons. Not many months ago I had a conversation with a man who was deeply disturbed. He was emotionally sick. He needed professional counseling - much more than I could provide. What he continually talked about was his belief that he had committed that eternal sin, that unpardonable sin. He never shared what it was or what he believed it was. "I just can't speak it," he said. It was a thought that he had held since his youth, and for thinking that ...

818. Pathway To God's Kingdom

Mark 4:26-29, Mark 4:30-34

Sermon

Leonard H. Budd

... in his own life, a growth that took place in a prison cell! (How God's kingdom grows in times of difficulty, oppression, imprisonment - whether physical or emotional.) After his release DeShazer became a Christian missionary. For three decades he strove to bring the beliefs of God's kingdom to China and Japan. But that seed continued to grow. In a curious twist, Jacob DeShazer was instrumental in the conversion of Mitsuo Fuchida, the Japanese flier who had led the air attack on Pearl Harbor. In time, Mitsuo ...

819. Where The Lord Dwells

2 Samuel 7:1-17

Sermon

Charles Curley

... all my doubts, in spite of all my moments of disappointment, in spite of all those times in my life when God has seemed very far away indeed, I always come back to this: the most basic, rock-solid, in-spite-of-it-all foundation of my faith and my belief is that God is with us, wherever we go. When we have trouble feeling that God is there, or are wondering just what God is doing, the problem is not that God is absent from our lives. The problem is with our perceptions and our expectations of what the ...

820. Lent 1

1 Peter 3:8-22, Genesis 9:1-17, Mark 1:9-13

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... by U.S. News (reported in the April 4, 1995 issue) about thirty percent of Americans believe the culture of America constitutes a wilderness of forces hostile to their moral and spiritual values. Television tops of the list of enemy forces; 62 percent feel that TV is hostile to their beliefs and values, followed by Congress, 47 percent, newspapers, 46 percent, and President Clinton, 34 percent.

821. Lent 5

John 12:20-36, Jeremiah 30:1--31:40, Hebrews 4:14-5:10

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... how they know this is true. The purpose here is to get them to disclose the source of their salvation. Is the source some concept of good works or God's grace? Outline: 1. Are you going to heaven when you die? If so, what is the basis for your belief? Do you think you'll get there merely because of your church affiliation? Or do you expect to arrive there because you're a good person? 2. Christ is the only source of our salvation; through him, we experience God's grace (v. 9). 3. Return to the source of ...

822. Epiphany 2

1 Corinthians 6:12-20, 1 Samuel 3:1--4:1, John 1:35-42, John 1:43-51

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... a man of integrity. He wasn't willing to hide behind an unexamined and superficial faith-mask. He would accept nothing other than an honest-to-God faith, an authentic faith. What is an authentic faith? These elements need to be present. (1) A well thought-out belief system, (2) a decision of the will to follow Christ in response to his gift of grace, (3) an authentic experience of the Spirit of Christ through prayer, Word and worship, (4) which shows itself in a life of obedience and service. A majority of ...

823. Epiphany 6

1 Corinthians 10:23--11:1, 1 Corinthians 9:1-27, Leviticus 13:1-46, 2 Kings 5:1-27, Mark 1:40-45

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... battling the forces of darkness, we must make every punch count. Gospel: Mark 1:40-45 Sin and sickness. The leper had faith enough to believe that Jesus could heal him or make him "clean," as he put it. The term "clean" indicates the common belief that disease, especially this one, was a result of some spiritual uncleanness or sin. We know that sin did not cause this disease. Nevertheless, the man really was unclean. He may have had foul discharges from the sores on his body. He felt unclean, unacceptable ...

824. Epiphany 7

2 Corinthians 1:12--2:4, Isaiah 43:14-28, Mark 2:1-12

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... . Studies show that constant anger and an unforgiving spirit can eat away at the body and the spirit. The pious of Jesus' day attributed all sickness to sin. Thus, when Jesus healed the paralyzed man through the forgiveness of sins, he was challenging their beliefs. If the man's sickness resulted from sin and if the man was healed, as they could all see, then Jesus must have affected the forgiveness of sins. This conclusion would be unacceptable to the religious leaders but it left them in a quandary. The ...

825. Epiphany

Ephesians 3:1-13, Isaiah 60:1-22, Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... 4. In Christ we find a king to whom we can give ourselves joyously and find authority for our lives. Sermon Title: Look Up And Down. Sermon Angle: The wise men were astrologers whose business it was to look up to the heavens. It was their belief that there were heavenly powers that controlled earthly events. They held that there was a power or powers greater than those on earth and a basic interconnection between stellar and earthly events. In other words, they viewed reality through a wide-angled lens. Yet ...

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