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801. For a Ninety-three-year-old Widow

2 Timothy 4:9-18

Eulogy

Walter A. Schmidt

... people, as they serve, want to be in charge. They want their names in the headlines, in the marquee lights. We do need leaders, but Edna was content - in fact, even preferred - being in the background. Give her a task to do and you knew that it would be taken care of. You did not need to check back to see if she had completed her task. If she said she would do it, you could count on that task being completed - not only on time, but also in a class and quality fashion. What a refreshing change in a world ...

802. Birthright Blues

Genesis 25:19-34

Sermon

Justin Tull

... in our pitiful lament: “That’s all there is to do when you’re like [us].” But the Bible says otherwise. It tells us to pick up our pallet of self-pity and walk. It tells us to “Go and sin no more.” It tells us to welcome the stranger, care for the outcast. It tells us to love our neighbor as ourselves. It tells us to use all that we have for the glory of God, to let our lights shine. Fortunately, there is an alternative to the “birthright blues.” Ask Helen Keller. If anyone could get my vote ...

803. You Shall Know They Are Mothers By Their Love

John 13:31-38

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... . What is this? (photo, Mrs. _____________, my mom) A mom? Who said this was a mom? (response) How many of you have moms? (response) How do you know it's a mom? What does a mom do? (response) One hopes they will say a few emotional things like love and care; if not lead them in that direction. You know I have a mom and she hugs me. Does your mom hug you? (response) What does she say to you when she hugs you? (response) How does she show her love for you? (response) Application: Do you know what a disciple ...

804. Kingdom Order

Luke 14:1-14

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... friend. Go back to the short end of the line and lay your hands on them -- address your comments to the older and bigger. So remember the little ones. The ones who are not quite as strong as you are. They need to be cared for. Address all the children: And God reminds us all to take care of those who don't have any shoes to wear or warm clothes to wear. If you will do this, you will be a winner in God's eyes. Let's Pray: Lord, help us to be humble and help one another. We don ...

805. How Much Is Enough?

Matthew 14:13-21

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... in a written text, but I think I know what tone of voice Jesus used when he spoke the words, "You give them something to eat." I believe the emphasis was on the "you." "YOU give them something to eat. Don’t send them away. You can take care of their needs. YOU give them something to eat." That may sound harsh, especially coming from Jesus, Mr. Compassion himself. It may seem as if Jesus has compassion for everyone except his disciples. "Don’t you know how tired we are, Jesus? It’s been a long week ...

806. God's Bag of Cookies

Matthew 21:33-46

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... to say the same thing when it comes to people’s possession of religion and politics (and I know I’m not supposed to use those two words in the same sentence from the pulpit, but its done now and I can’t take it back). We have to be careful what we say and how we say it in this politically correct society of ours. I once told one of my professors at seminary that before long, the pastor’s salary would NOT be the major item on the church’s annual budget, because every church would soon have to ...

807. Been Fishin' Lately?

Mark 1:14-20

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... to make a confession to you. The hardest part of ministry, as it relates to me and many other preachers I have known, is that there are times when I have to say things that might cause hurt feelings or embarrassment or bitterness between me and people I love and care about very deeply. Sometimes I have to say things that sound awfully judgmental to people that I know and love, and that’s hard for me. Like most ministers I know, I have a need to be liked by everyone in the church. I don’t like to be the ...

808. Commitment

John 19:17-27

Drama

Martha L. Leach

... a son. Our great-grandson was the second king of Israel. And Jesus, the one you call the Messiah, was born of the house and lineage of David. Tell me more about the Messiah. John: There is so much to tell. He taught anyone who would listen. He loved and cared about all people. Jesus touched the eyes of a blind beggar by the name of Bartimaeus, and he was able to see for the first time in his life. Thousands of people followed him to hear him teach and to be healed. I remember one time he was teaching in ...

809. The Stranger in the Manger

John 1:1-18, John 1:19-28

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... ritual that's carried out about this time of the year in homes all across America, maybe even in YOUR home. Does this sound familiar: You go down into the basement, or up into the attic, and stumble around amongst the too-many cartons and boxes stored there (careful now don't step through the ceiling again! Remember how embarrassed you were the last time that happened, when you put your foot through the sheet rock and it got stuck and the kids panicked and called 911 and the rescue squad came to get you out ...

810. Peace as Shalom

Sermon

Alan Bacon Bond

... the greeter is unarmed and intends no evil. With them, we say, "Don't worry, friend, I'm not going to attack." Shalom is more profound than that. When I offer you Shalom, I am giving you God's love that is in me. Shalom is intensely personal and caring. It is not casual, but carries with it the power of healing. The people who are vehicles of Shalom convey the essence of God's Holy Spirit to others. It is self-giving. Those who refuse the gift condemn themselves, according to Jesus. It is not that God will ...

811. Monologue: Hagar

Genesis 16:1-16

Drama

Lynda Pujad

... back to Egypt where I am from. I stopped by a small spring along the way. I didn't know where I was, and I didn't care. All I wanted to do was be away from Sarah, or else die. While I was resting, an angel from the Lord came to me. The angel ... to forgive Sarah and Abraham for their unkindness. You can't imagine how much adoration and affection I have for our God. He is a God who cares, who saves when there is no hope and gives respect and life to someone who has never had a chance. My son married and had a ...

812. What's A Savior Worth?

Matthew 6:19-24, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:1-4

Drama

Joe Barone

... he loved me too. "Why do you ask me about what is good?" he asked. "One there is who is good." He looked down in careful reverence as he said it. But then he told me, "If you would enter life, keep the commandments," and my heart surged. I could have ... or divorce, quoting pieces of the Bible. Don't you feel self-righteous when you do that? Dear friends, let me warn you to be careful about what you say. How many of you could look the Savior in the eyes and have him say to you, "Go and sell everything ...

813. Innocent of the Blood of Jesus

Matthew 27:1-10

Drama

Joe Barone

... with the apostle James, and we watched Jesus stand before the Sanhedrin through the eyes of the high priest Caiaphas. Today, we look through the eyes of Pontius Pilate. Dramatic Monologue: Pontius Pilate He was no threat to the Roman Empire, this Jesus. I don't care what they said in their early morning meeting. "Are you the King of the Jews?" I asked, and he wouldn't even answer. Oh, they accused him, of course. The elders and the chief priests, paltry Jewish officials, came before me and accused him. But ...

814. The Symphony of God

Acts 5:17-42

Sermon

Carl Hoefler

... us. He records the conflict, which the early church encountered, as it embarked upon its mission of proclaiming Christ to the world. We hear the general outline of the history of the church; but, that is all. However, when we read this passage of Scripture carefully, we will notice that, again and again, the writer speaks about "the people." They are not presented as props, nor are they used as parts of the scenery to enhance the drama; rather, the people are the real focal point of the whole drama. When ...

815. The Ultimate Question

Isaiah 42:1-9

Sermon

Louis H. Valbracht

... Americans, about ninety-five percent of them would affirm that there is a God somewhere. So what? That means nothing. Only armchair philosophers and confused theologians have the time or inclination to engage in such kind of idle chatter. Quite frankly, modern man doesn't care whether God exists or not. That's not his chief concern. The basic question of man today, as it has been through the ages, is the question of the meaning of human existence. That question has taken many shapes in the heart of man. The ...

816. Service for Death through Miscarriage

Psalm 23:1-6

Eulogy

Stan Richards

... angels another spirit will awaken to play.. Homily Prayer: As you came to us in birthing waters, so with water we release you. As we'd have received promises of life from the waters of baptism, so with the sign of life-giving water we return ________ to you your care. So we commend to Almighty God the life of our son, brother and grandson. ________, we commend you to your parent in heaven-In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Prayer:Let us not be afraid. Let us stop being ...

817. Of Preachers and Preaching

Micah 1:8-16

Sermon

... has taught the churches also to modify reliance on the individual’s sense of a special mystical calling. A sense of calling is still considered imperative, of course, but it has seemed necessary for the nature and authenticity of the call to be scrutinized carefully by the community of faith. The church could not long survive if it gave equal and unqualified attention to all the eccentric individuals who get a feeling of being called. The point is illustrated in an old story about a country boy who ...

818. Life is Like a Seed

Titus 3:4-7

Children's Sermon

... brown and finally gray after they died and they no longer stood up but just fell on the ground. Finally, we had to cut them up and burn them. But I kept some of the seeds and people tell me that if I plant them and water them and take care of them inside my house, those seeds that came from those dead plants will live again. God promised that it will happen too. How many of you would like some of my seeds? Wonderful! Now you have to take good ...

819. If Only We Would Be Open To The Spirit ...

Joel 2:18-27

Sermon

Wallace H. Kirby

... have perished. How casually we read about it, unless one of them is our relative, or our friend, or our acquaintance. As Christians, when we say "that’s the Spirit who cares for me and mine", we must realize that, as God cares for every statistic, so must we. God is not far from any one of us. If only we would be open to that caring Spirit ... When I affirm my belief in God’s Spirit, I also affirm the necessity of responding to God’s presence. His Spirit is surrounding me, ready to instruct, guide ...

820. God's Time is Different

2 Peter 3:8-9

Children's Sermon

Object: a scale, some sheets of paper, and a brick or stone. Good morning, boys and girls. Have you ever wondered if God listens to your prayers or cares if you do something good for someone else? You would be very unusual if you did not wonder about it. We all know that God answers us and cares about us, but we wonder sometimes if it doesn't take too long. The Bible teaches us that we should never be impatient with God, for he always does everything at the right time for us and for him. Time is important ...

821. The Focus of Fitness

Jeremiah 18:1--19:15

Sermon

... a Bible. We wouldn’t need people to witness for Christ. We could let the world run on to its own destiny on a preprogrammed script. Jesus Christ came to tell us that it makes a tremendous difference what we do with our lives. God cares what we do with our lives. One of the devil’s most effective approaches to present-day people, is the innocent question, "So what?" • People are starving. So what? Some have always been starving. • People are killing themselves with drugs. So what? This is nothing ...

822. ... and Justice for All

Ezekiel 18:1-32

Sermon

... when we feel we may have been wronged. Someone has pointed out that our idea of justice is often "just us." We care little what happens to the other person. Ezekiel points out that what people perceive as justice is not always the same as ... system? What cheap things do we put into our minds? Fuel-injectors can be replaced, but not the body or the mind. God cares what we do. He cares how we live. He cares so much that he did something to make it clear. He didn’t want anyone to miss it or mistake it. He sent ...

823. A Place for You

John 14:1-4

Sermon

Dean Lueking

... , then we shall know in full what these words of Christ signify, "that where I am you may be also." It all stands upon his personal, caring, redeeming love for us. He calls us by name. In our baptism he makes his home in us. At the heart of our Christian faith it ... and organized them to minister to those needs. Throughout the ages since, Christians have responded to the call of God to care for the body that will one day be resurrected. When this balance is struck, the criticism of Christianity as an opiate ...

824. Good Fruit...Good People

Matthew 7:15-23

Children's Sermon

... ground where it started to rot. You can't fool the people about which apple they want to eat. People want to have the good apple that comes from the good tree. People are like these apples. People who know and are close to God, Jesus says, are well taken care of because God can use his love on them. They listen to his laws, try to obey them, know of his love and use it not only for themselves but for others as well. People who live by themselves and for themselves are like the apple that grows wild. Pretty ...

825. Proper 21

Lk 16:19-31 · 1 Tim 6:6-19 · Joel 2:23-30 · Am 6:1-7

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... the congregation to share with the less fortunate wherever they are. Outline: How to get concerned A. Fear the consequences of not caring - vv. 22-24. cf. Amos 6:7. Give or go to hell! B. Love your brothers and sisters - v. 28. Consider all ... man. Hell is the place for the loveless, hard-hearted, and cruel. D. Hell can be avoided - vv. 27-31. To cause us to repent and care for the poor depends not on a spectacular visitor from the dead but upon the Word of God. This gives another reason for the importance of ...

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