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951. A Living Witness

Acts 9:32-43

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... the people as one who "was always doing good and helping the poor." When she became sick and died, her testimony and the seeds of compassion that she had planted bore fruit in the response of the community. Those whom she had helped sent for Peter and urged him to "Please come at once!" What kind of response would our witnesses bring if we were in similar circumstances? As the mourners gathered and testified of Tabitha's positive influence in their lives, Peter, led by the Spirit of God, acted in faith ...

952. The Parable Of Big Business

Matthew 25:14-30

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... I ask a question? BOSS: Of course. Go right ahead. CELIA: I can understand your getting rid of Mr. White. I would have done the same thing myself. But why did you give the deli to Mr. Bannon? BOSS: Well, it's like this -- it all boils down to responsibility. If you can't handle the little things ... CELIA: You can't handle the big things, right? BOSS: Right. And it has a lot to do with accountability. White must have thought there would never come a time when I would call him to account. Who knows what was ...

953. The Word Of The Lord Came To The Prophet Haggai

Haggai 1:1-15

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their vestments were stationed to praise the LORD with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, according to the directions of King David of Israel; and they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the LORD, "For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever toward Israel." And all the people responded with a great shout when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid ...

954. The Season Of Expectancy

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... that, as you get older, the "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town" song will have less importance; and the coming of Jesus will have greater importance. I have discovered that the longer I am a Christian, the less I need a day called "Christmas." Response "Prepare Ye" Reading from the Scripture For this dramatization, you will need a reader, an "angel" offstage, and "Mary." This scripture is an easy dialogue to prepare. Proclamation of the Good News Consider asking a mother to introduce the message by sharing her ...

955. Father's Day

Luke 11:1-13

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... because daddies most of the time are taller than us, and so a tie has to be long for him. Another reason God created dads is because they are taller than us and they’re someone we can look up to." Next, hold up the TV remote. "What is this?" (response) "That's right, it's a TV remote control. Daddies use these a lot, don't they? Probably more than anyone in the house. Just ask your mommies. Well, God created dads to make certain choices for us, too, until we get old enough to make decisions for ourselves ...

956. Epiphany 2

Jn 1:29-42 · 1 Cor 1:1-9 · Is 49:1-7 · Ps 27

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... where he crucified them. He enables us not only to evade the guilt of our sins for a time, he frees us from their power so that we have victory. Outline: 1. Explain the concept of the scapegoat. 2. Give examples of how people today attempt to evade responsibility for their actions by casting the blame on others. 3. Jesus took on himself the guilt of our sin as the Lamb of God. Now we can face our sins honestly. Now we have the power, through faith, to defeat sin. Illustration: Those of us who are white ...

957. The Nativity Of Our Lord

Luke 2:1-20 · Titus 2:11-14 · Isaiah 9:2-7 · Ps 96

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... : 1. In Christ we see the grace of God In his humble birth In his gracious words and actions In his sacrificial death and resurrection 2. In Christ we will see the glory of God When he comes to judge the earth When we die 3. Our response, through God's grace Turn off our passion for sinning Turn on our zeal for good deeds Gospel: Luke 2:1-20 Sermon Title: Close Encounters Sermon Angle: The confirmation class was challenged to find the extraterrestrials in Luke's nativity account. They couldn't believe it ...

958. Proper 18

Romans 13:8-14, Romans 13:1-7, Ezekiel 33:1-20, Exodus 12:1-30, Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... , being so disillusioned that he desired the demise of his city. In a sense, we are all watchmen for both church and society. This passage warns us that if we are negligent in issuing warning to those for whom we are responsible, we will be held responsible for lives that are destroyed. Epistle: Romans 13:1-14 The locus of authority. Paul maintains that Christians should obey government authorities because they are instituted by God. God is the ultimate locus of authority and he has delegated his authority ...

959. Proper 27

1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11, Hosea 11:1-11, Joshua 24:1-27, Matthew 25:1-13

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... our ultimate allegiance is our god, who is revealed more through our actions than our confessions. And if we don't choose consciously, we select by default. Joshua was wise to this reality and so he urges his people to make a conscious decision to serve the Lord, in response to God's redemptive acts. Choose this day (v. 15). This matter of choosing one's god has an aura of urgency surrounding it. Today is all we have. Tomorrow is only a hope. We are called to choose while we still have the freedom to do so ...

960. Any FAX, Or E-Mail From God Today?

1 Samuel 2:12-26

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... people to indicate the wave of God's future. Both Jesus and Samuel have terrible messages in their hands: God will overthrow the old order of reality because of the greedy and disobedient nature of the religious establishment. Samuel and Jesus are linked by their appropriate response of total obedience to God's "voice." Consequently, to only focus on 1 Samuel 3:1-10 leaves us with but a story of an innocent twelve-year-old being called into God's service. The full text (verses 11-20) is needed to portray ...

961. Leaving A Legacy

1 Kings 2:1-12

Sermon

Timothy J. Smith

... I should give you." It must have been a frightening experience. It's one thing to go somewhere expecting to talk with God; it is quite another when God actually speaks. Solomon was given a unique opportunity to make a wish. Along with this opportunity there was also responsibility. Solomon wanted to be the best king he could be, he wanted to do what God wanted him to do, and above all he wanted to obey the laws God had sent the people. Solomon had the people's best interest in mind that night when he spoke ...

962. Can Christians Dance?

Sermon

William G. Carter

... place with a crinkled-up hand. Nobody doubted Jesus had power to heal him. But it presented a tougher situation. In the Bible, there are no obvious rules about healing crinkled-up hands. So what should be done? It is true that human need demands a compassionate response. But it is also true that the worship of God should never get "out of hand." The assembly of the faithful should be a holy and pious occasion; isn't that right? Most people have learned the three rules about worship, namely, "Sit up, shut up ...

963. When Trouble Comes!

Job 1:1-5

Sermon

Zan W. Holmes

... they concluded, "There must be a God somewhere!" Like Job, even though they did not understand their troubles, they refused to resign their faith and let their troubles separate them from God. Another response option available to Job in the midst of his trouble was the option to rejoice. In fact, it is noteworthy to observe the response of Job after he received the bad news reports of the four messengers in chapter one. According to verses 20 and 21, "Job arose, tore his robe, shaved his head, and fell on ...

964. World Communion

1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... he say anything as he did that?" I ask. "He said, 'This is my body...?' " "That's right. He said, 'This is my body.' And he added something else. He said, 'This is my body, broken for ...' who?" "YOU!" comes a chorus of very definite young voices. In response, I point to each child as I repeat the words again: "Yes, Jesus said, 'This is my body broken for you ... and you ... and you ... and you ...' And he said, 'I want you to eat this bread, and every time you are together to break bread, to eat together ...

965. Mending

Ephesians 4:1-16

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... won't it?" As I speak, I tear the cloth in two; it makes a very satisfying sound over the hand-held microphone. "So, now we have two smaller pieces of material," I continue. "How might I put them back together again?" "Sew them!" comes an immediate response. "I could sew them back together, yes," I reply. "How else might I mend the material?" "You could use tape!" "You might staple it ..." As I watch their minds work, I wonder if anyone will suggest the ever popular mend-everything-better-than-it-was-before ...

966. A Dead Girl and A Sick Woman

Mark 5:21-43

Sermon Aid

Richard A. Jensen

... . His malady is described in great detail. And what can he do about it? He can run to Jesus. He ran and fell down before Jesus out of his desperation. Jesus saw his faith and said, "Come out of the man, you unclean spirit!" The demoniac shouted at Jesus in response: "What have you to do with me, Jesus, Son of the Most High God? I adjure you by God, do not torment me" (Mark 5:7). After a brief conversation, Jesus cast out the legion of demons from the unclean man and sent them into the unclean pigs. A great ...

967. Who Do You Say I Am?

Mark 8:27-30

Bulletin Aid

RobertT D. Ingram

... do you say that I am?" Leader 5: "You are the Messiah." Leader 1: Then Jesus began to teach them about the Son of Man. Congregation: Teach us, Messiah. Teach us. Prayer (The choir sings stanzas of the hymn "Am I a Soldier of the Cross" as a response to the congregation's prayer.) Congregation: Lord, it is frightening to hear Christ's call. "Deny yourself." "Take up your cross." "Lose your life, and you will save it." We came to Jesus because of love,and peace, and blessing. Choir: (Sing stanzas 1, 2, and 3 ...

968. What’s Inside Comes Out!

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... chaos than order, more pollutants than clean air. And, with the vast knowledge we have about human personality, we are still infants in character building. Nature can adjust to some chaos, but it can’t stand a vacuum. When are we going to take some responsibility in restoring harmony in nature? Humans are the greatest when it comes to handling chaos, but strength of character has to be there first. Ponder with me some of the ways that what is inside us comes out in blessings (pause) and cursings. What’s ...

969. A Formula For Greatness

Mark 9:33-37

Sermon

Robert Salzgeber

... university administrator and loved the challenge of actively taking part in shaping young adult minds and lives. Just the other day a colleague asked him, "Well, Victor, you're hanging it up next week for good. Would you do it all again?" Victor's response had been, "Sure, I would do it again!" His wanderings interrupted by a knock on his office door, Victor said, "Come on in!" "There's someone here to see you Dr. Pagenkopf," said his secretary. An expression of quiet surprise was scarcely visible on ...

970. Nathan's Wise Parable

2 Samuel 11:1-27

Sermon

Sue Anne Steffey Morrow

... three sons, the unnamed one born out of wedlock to Bath-Sheba, Amnon, and Absalom? Why does it all fall apart so that David ends his reign as King of Israel, a beaten and brokenhearted man, shivering, unable to get warm? It falls apart because David forgets his responsibility to the covenant, because David forgets what it means to be chosen by God, led by God, loved by God. To be God's chosen is to be chosen by God to uphold the commandments, God's holy expectation of us all, and most especially to uphold ...

971. The M And M Factor

Mark 2:23-3:6

Sermon

Leonard H. Budd

... it with a long list of good works, nor a long list of unbroken laws. God's love and care is given to us. Jesus shared that in the strength he gave to the man's withered arm - a strength given even amid the sabbath restrictions thought so important. In response to that grace we may pass on the love to others. God's love does not demand it. That is sometimes a difficult concept to grasp. Edwin Markham understood it when he wrote these four lines: Here is the Truth in a little creed,Enough for all the roads we ...

972. The Saving Grace Of Gratitude

Luke 17:11-19

Sermon

Larry R. Kalajainen

... racial violence that erupts spectacularly in places like Los Angeles. It's easy to point fingers and assign blame to a particular ethnic group or political party, a particular civic leader or government program. What we don't want to hear is that we ourselves are responsible. That is not something we want to deal with. We don't personally wish to be oppressive or exploitative, we don't personally engage in greedy or overly self-indulgent lifestyles, and so we don't want to hear that we are all, in some way ...

973. Lessons for Lent 3

John 2:12-25

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... are guidelines for such lives. Jesus' cleansing of the temple (Gospel) constitutes a call to moral and spiritual renewal, beginning with God's house and God's people. COMMENTARY Old Testament: Exodus 20:1-17 The decalogue, the Ten Commandments, is presented as Israel's response to God's act of redemption through the Exodus (v. 2). In the Hebrew form, they were originally very brief, two words long, and called the "Ten Words." According to this account, God spoke first to all the people but they didn't want ...

974. Reuben: I'm Not A Sandwich

Genesis 37:12-36

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... home telling tales about us -- tales that made him look good and us look bad -- he was a tattler. Do you know what it's like to live with a spoiled teenager who seemed to think himself better that the rest of us? He didn't have the responsibilities the rest of us had. Dad made him a special coat with long sleeves that indicated he was the favorite. The rest of us wore sleeveless garments. He lost no opportunity to pompously parade around in that coat. Then there were those crazy dreams. He could pat himself ...

975. Two Doors; One Choice

Luke 13:22-30

Sermon

W. Robert McClelland

... waits a hungry tiger. Behind the other, a lovely maiden. Jesus presents us with a similar dilemma in this parable. Behind one door to the kingdom waits the tiger of divine wrath. Behind the other door stands the fair maiden of grace. The parable is offered in response to the worried question, near to the heart of every believer, "Is it true, that only a few will be saved?" Jesus admits that many want to enter the kingdom and be saved. He envisions a crowd, clamoring at the entrance to get in. But the door ...

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