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876. Counsel for Discouraged Disciples

Habakkuk 1:1-4

Sermon

... We live in a harsh and cruel world. Behind the massive statistics on suicide, mental illness, alcoholism, crime, delinquency, and the like, are warm-hearted human beings. We can label them sinners or weaklings, but do the labels conceal more than they reveal? My guess is that the individuals are indeed more fragile, but possibly also more sensitive and aware, than most of us. Who can look upon the evils which surround us and not be affected? Who can be impervious, for example, to: the greed and hunger; the ...

877. Everybody Pray!

Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon

... business of prayer really is a business. It's only for those who are willing to put themselves under a rigid and dry formalism. Sincerity and earnestness don't count for much. It's playing the orthodox game that matters to these religious leaders, and, I guess, that matters to God also. Cursed be the proud and prejudiced attitude of all religion! If you can't even find mercy and love in the Church, where else will you find it?" So the questions plague us also. Our prayers sometimes go unanswered. Our noble ...

878. Jesus Shares His Victory

1 Corinthians 9:24

Children's Sermon

... you know what you have won? Before I tell you what you have won I must give you something. When a man wins a race or a woman wins first prize at a flower show or you are first in a school art show, what do you get? (Let them guess - some will say a trophy, others money, but someone will say a ribbon). A Blue Ribbon. That’s right. How many people can win a race or any contest? Most of the time only one person wins, but today all of you are winners. (Pass out the ribbons). Not one ...

879. The Gift of Life

Romans 6:23

Children's Sermon

Object: A paycheck or pay envelope and a present (gift-wrapped) Good morning to all of the beautiful children and that means good morning to all of you. That’s right, you are all beautiful children because that’s the way God made you. You’ll never guess what I have here with me today, because, probably, none of you has ever had one. Just to be sure, let me check. Do any of you work on the railroad? Do any of you work at the grocery store? Do any of you have a job that pays money ...

880. "Turned On" by God's Love

1 Corinthians 1:9

Children's Sermon

... gone but there may be some shadows here and there. But look at this lamp - it not only has one big bright light, it alsc has some little lights around it. Do you know who the little lights remind me of when I see a light like this? (Let them guess). They remind me of you and me. That’s right. Let’s call this whole lamp "God’s Kingdom" and the light God and the little lights you and me. When God calls us, that means he makes us a part of his kingdom or family. He turns us on ...

881. Such a Waste!

Romans 12:1-8

Children's Sermon

... of herself that she believed she could take the whole big pitcher of water into herself. I tried to talk her out of it, but it just wouldn't work. She wanted it all. [Take the pitcher and pour it all out into the glass.] Well, as you might have guessed, the pitcher of water was just too much for Glenda. Now that is what I mean about somebody thinking too much of herself. It is such a waste. God doesn't want us to think too much about ourselves because, if we do, then we not only cause a lot ...

882. A Terrific Singer

2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Children's Sermon

Object: a tape recorder. Today we want to talk about something that you hear about once in a while - it is called boasting. How many of you know something about boasting? Do you know what it means to boast? [Let them answer.] That's right, it means to brag. I guess we all brag once in a while, but when we do, it is not very attractive and it never sounds very good. We do all kinds of bragging and some of it is even true. It better be true or otherwise you are in real trouble. That's what St. ...

883. If Only We Would Let God Mold Us ...

Jeremiah 18:1--19:15

Sermon

Wallace H. Kirby

"John’s pulling his ear again," my wife would say wearily when I came home for lunch. "I guess I’d better take him back to Dr. Byrd’s this afternoon before things get worse." "That probably means another round of penicillin shots for John and some more sleepless nights for us," was my usual response. That dialogue was repeated over and over in our household. It seemed as ...

884. Jesus Brings Us Together

Hebrews 9:11-28

Children's Sermon

... and they decided that they would like to try out their own plan and be like God. They thought that they knew as much and could do as much as God could do, so they told God that they were going to do it their own way. Well, you can guess what happened. Things really got in a mess and pretty soon the people on earth were very sorry that they had decided to try to live without God. Lucky for the people, God did not give up on them, for when they asked for help he was right there waiting ...

885. SALT SHAKERS AND YOU

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Children's Sermon

... it is. How many of you would like to have a salt shaker like this on your kitchen table? It is a handsome one. There is only one problem with this salt shaker. I wonder if anyone here can tell me what it is? [Let them examine the shaker and guess what might be wrong with it.] Has anyone discovered the problem? That's right, it needs salt. What good is a salt shaker without salt? None at all. But suppose I open it up and pour some of this inside and then what do we have? A really beautiful salt ...

886. God Removes Wrinkles

2 Corinthians 2:12--3:6

Children's Sermon

... it up, but somehow the minutes and hours pass and my coat still lies on the bed or the chair. When I pick up my coat and put it back on again it doesn't look so good. Do you know what is wrong with it? [See if they can guess.] That's right, it is wrinkled and it looks like a mess. Sometimes I blame my coat and complain about the way it was made or the material that was used to make it, but I really know that the wrinkles are my fault. A coat needs help if it ...

887. Prayer

Matthew 5:27-30

Bulletin Aid

... my neighbors!) People I come into contact with regularly At work • At play • On the street Love ... in the popular sense ... May be a little strong, But ... in the sense of wishing them well Helping them when they need it Not doing them harm, Yes, I guess I love my neighbors. Love my enemies? The kid who always picked on me? The mean teacher? The nasty boss? The thief ... the rapist ... the murderer - The Russians? That's going pretty far! After all, you have to draw a line somewhere! Lord, forgive me ...

888. Prayer

Matthew 16:13-20

Bulletin Aid

"Everybody Ought To Know Who Jesus Is!" That's what the Sunday School song says; And, I guess, For Christians, anyway, It's true. But, For me, "Who Jesus Is" Varies. Sometimes according to who I am What I need At a particular time; Sometimes a compassionate friend, Sometimes a stern judge, Sometimes a miracle worker, Sometimes a complete mystery! Yet, he is always the same! It's ...

889. Proper 9

Exodus 1:1-22

Sermon

... portrays the shift in fortune which followed the death of Joseph. "Now there arose a new king over Egypt who knew not Joseph." We are not told the new king's name nor how long a period had elapsed since Joseph's death, but a good guess would be that the Pharaoh who reduced the Hebrews to slavery was Raamses 2, the mightiest sovereign of the nineteenth dynasty and ruler of Egypt for sixty-seven years, from 1292 to 1225 B.C. Raamses enslaved vast numbers of people because he was an ambitious builder ...

890. Parable of the Elevator and the Stairway

Psalm 95:1-11

Illustration

... to wait or when it gets stuck between floors." "Well, at least when I want to go home the stairway is always there," said Jane. "Our trouble is everybody quits at five and they all want the elevator at once," said Marie. "Everybody has their problems, I guess." Some laws of God are always at work for everybody at the same time. Some apply under certain conditions. Prayer, like the stairway, is available at all times for those who will use it. Like the elevator, some spiritual gifts can only be used at the ...

891. Parable of the Weight of Happiness

Psalm 34:1-22

Illustration

... . "Gee, I weigh 122 pounds," said Marie. "I'll have to reduce." "And I weigh 115 pounds," said Jean. "Is that good or bad?" asked John. "I don't know," said Jean. "I'm happy and I feel good." "I would like to weigh more," said Dick, "but I guess I'll have to be happy the way I am." It is true that millions worry over their weight. Some wishing to lose and some wishing to gain with their health and happiness being marred or blessed by being nearer what insurance interests consider as a healthy standard. When ...

892. My dear friends, let us play.

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Sermon

Kendall McCabe

... has no control over me. "Remember that you are dust." That's what the minister will say when putting ashes on my forehead. Does this mean no one has paid any attention to the Gospel just read? "... Do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces ..." I guess this is where my literalism is put to the test. If I am going to protest about the ashes, then I hope I will be as strict about the doing of prayer and alms-giving as I am about the non-doing of the ashes! When we understand the ...

893. Maundy Thursday

John 13:1-17

Sermon

Kendall McCabe

... and a few thorns; a sponge that had once been dipped in vinegar and a small piece of silver; a common drinking cup which had a very honorable place. Then he asked the attendant: "Have you not got a towel and a basin in your collection?" Can you guess the answer? "No, not here. You see, they are in constant use."* *Alexander Gammie, Preachers I Have Heard (London: Pickering and Inglis, 1945), p. 120. They are in constant use - by us. Because we have been shown and told what it means to love and serve by the ...

894. Your Calling from God

Genesis 12:1-8

Sermon

... our ministry, when I came home to tell my wife, Rose Marie, that the Bishop had asked me to move to another appointment. We talked it over, and I realized that Rose was not too excited about moving. As preachers are known to do, I said to her, "Well, I guess we will just have to pray about it; if I feel that God calls me to go there, we will go." Rosie said, "Just make sure that, when God calls, he speaks loud and distinct enough for me to hear also!" Do you suppose that Sarah may have had that ...

895. Choosing to Serve God

Luke 11:14-28

Children's Sermon

... had an idea which he thought was a pretty good one. He had Sargent Saw come over and do a job. Well, you can imagine what happened the next Mike and Sally came running into the room to watch TV and they both made a dive for Sam Stool. You guessed it. [Hit the stool or grab it and it will fall apart.] Old Sam was done for, at least until the glue man came to fix Sam up. Here he tried to serve both sides, Sally and Mike, and instead he couldn't help anyone, for he had collapsed. Two ...

896. Bits and Pieces

John 6:1-15

Children's Sermon

... another I found a key, and in the hall was this belt. In one of the Sunday School rooms I found a church hymnbook, and under the church pew I found this tie. What do you think of that? I probably could have found more if I had looked. I guess they are not really much good since there is only one of each thing and we don't know who they belong to. What good is one shoe or one sock? That reminds me of a story about Jesus and his disciples. One day when they were out they walked ...

897. The Best Gift

Mark 16:1-20

Children's Sermon

... this in the study when I got to church this morning. It looks like a gift, but it seems that the ribbon is broken. Oh, well, that doesn't matter, does it? It's the gift inside that really counts. What do you think is in there? [Let the children guess.] I think it is a pair of shoes because it looks like a shoe box. Boy, could I use a nice new pair of shoes. I saw some the other day that were just beautiful. They were brassy brown with a big buckle and they shined like a pot of ...

898. A Poor Mixture

Luke 15:11-32

Children's Sermon

... . Good morning, boys and girls. This morning we are going to have an experiment for artists. How many of you like to paint? Oh boy, almost all of you. Well, I have with me today two colors. One of these colors is my very favorite of all colors. Can you guess which one of these is my favorite? [Hold up blue and yellow.] How many say blue? How many say yellow? My favorite is blue, and I love to paint with it. [Put some blue paint on the paper.] Isn't that a pretty color? How many of you know what ...

899. Hid in God

Isaiah 49:1-7

Sermon

... I said, "How should I know?" Nancy was an ex-nun, now a patient in a mental hospital. I was still a Catholic priest, then a chaplain in that same hospital. When we returned to the admissions unit, the head nurse locked Nancy in a solitary room - for punishment, I guess. I sat down in one of the chairs near Nancy’s friend. "Chaplain," she said, "it’s no good to put Nancy in the solitary room." "I agree," I said, "but it’s not my decision." "They all think she runs away," she went on. "Oh?" I said. "Say ...

900. God's Push

Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon

... an example for the children," she replied. In her own gentle but determined way, every dive she made was an encouragement, a push, for those children who, bug-eyed and open-mouthed, watched this old woman and began to think, "Well, if she can do it, I guess I can, too!" Hers was a life-giving push, which nudged these children toward their potential. God's pushes are always life-giving. Oh, they deal death to the old ways, yes, but only to clear the deck for the new ways, which make life better. The gospel ...

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