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1151. Holy Week

Sermon

Richard Gribble

Monday Holy WeekIsaiah 42:1-7John 12:1-11 Following The Road All people have a vocation in life. Many times the word vocation is applied to priesthood and religious life alone, but this is far too limiting. All people have a vocation, a road that they will follow in life. Some people will follow the vocation to the single life; most will follow the call to married life and family. Some will follow the invitation to become religious and/or priests. Many people will be wives or husbands who work daily to ...

1152. Risen And Recognized

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

Robert Beringer

We have examined a number of "Turning Points" in the Gospel narrative, but perhaps none is as vivid as what happened to two despairing disciples who met the Living Christ on that first Easter day. Let us imagine that it is evening on that first Easter. Walking northward along the narrow road to the village of Emmaus are two of Jesus' followers. Their shoulders are slumped, their heads are bowed, and even a casual observer can read the dejection and the disillusionment on their faces. Utterly disheartened ...

1153. Sometimes, You Gotta Get Your Feet Wet First

Joshua 3:1-4:24

Sermon

Robert S. Crilley

It doesn't happen often (although I'm always delighted when it does), but every once in a while, as I attempt to wrestle a sermon from the weekly text, a single phrase will seem almost to leap off the page, claim my attention, and demand to be preached. And so it was with this tiny phrase nestled in verse 15 of the third chapter of Joshua: "... and the feet of the priests bearing the ark were dipped in the edge of the water ..." (Joshua 3:15b). Now, I'll admit, this might initially appear a rather mundane ...

1154. The One Thing That Would Make The Biggest Difference

Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon

Roger G. Talbott

What one thing could you do that would make the biggest difference in your life and in the world? Some say praying and reading the Bible every day would make the biggest difference. Some say working for world peace would make the biggest difference. Some say doing a kind deed every day would make the biggest difference. All of these things are important, but I am increasingly convinced that the one thing each of us could do that would make the biggest difference to us and to the world is to rebuild a ...

1155. Seeing Light In Darkness

John 11:1-16

Sermon

David Belgum

As death drew near for a seventy-year-old man, a cousin was heard to say to his wife, "Don't worry, Agatha, it seems dark now, but in time you'll see the light at the end of this tunnel." Some use another cliche, "It's always darkest before the dawn." These are not helpful statements. And Agatha, about to become a widow, simply sighs and says to herself, "No one understands." It may have seemed to the sisters, Martha and Mary, that Jesus did not understand the seriousness of Lazarus' illness. Here their ...

1156. Preaching On Biblical Personalities

Sermon

John R. Bodo

1157. Screaming For A Reason Why

Matthew 26:36-46; 27:45-46 · Job 3:1-26

Sermon

Wallace H. Kirby

There are three rooms in the city of Raleigh, and though they are different in size and shape, they have one thing in common. The three rooms are located in three hospitals. They are intensive care waiting rooms. Let me describe one of these rooms. It is on the second floor of the Wake Medical Center. Surrounding it are three units: cardiac care, surgical intensive care, maximum intensive care. A lot of us have seen the inside of that waiting room. It is divided into small seating areas, so that the ...

1158. Hailing The King Of Chaos

Job 12:13-22· Matthew 27:32-44

Sermon

Wallace H. Kirby

It was one of those gorgeous spring days. There were daffodils blooming, tulip trees bursting out in color, a warm sun, and a clear blue sky. One felt like singing that descriptive song from the musical Oklahoma, "Oh, what a beautiful morning! Oh, what a beautiful day." Then I picked up the morning newspaper and the first sentence in the article cautioned me not to read it unless I had a strong stomach. It was an editorial by the columnist, Anthony Lewis. Uniformed government soldiers, arriving in a ...

1159. The Christian Journey I: The Path

Mark 1:14-20

Sermon

John N. Brittain

Have you ever been lost, really lost? It can happen anywhere: in a dark forest where you've lost the trail or in a crowded shopping mall where you've lost sight of Mom; on the backroads of Indiana where all you can see is corn or in the bustling canyons of New York City where the buildings block out the sun. You can be lost in a foreign country where no one speaks your language and you don't speak theirs. And you can be just as lost with a group of people who just don't understand what you are trying to ...

1160. Holing Out

2 Timothy 4:9-18

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

The time of my departure has come. -- 2 Timothy 4:6b My dad holed the second ace of his half-century golf career on November 10, 1998. He became a low single digit handicapper not too long after picking up the game as an Army drill sergeant at New Jersey's Fort Dix just after World War II. Knowing perfectionist Ben Hogan had only one ace in his entire competitive career, a hole-in-one requires good providence -- luck in the secular mind. But as my dad always counseled me about every sport, "The harder you ...

1161. Why Do People Suffer?

Mark 15:33-41

Sermon

David O. Bales

Susan Ingraham was late for worship, but no one could tell she was hurrying -- regular, sharp gait, everything about her seemed shiny and healthy. At 34 Miss Ingraham was startlingly beautiful, especially to twelve year old Chrissy Dillenburger. Chrissy was captivated by her since the day Susan came to worship wearing a plain black dress, black shoes, perfect lipstick and a gold brooch. First thing in the car going home Chrissy said, "Did you see Miss Ingraham? That dress -- and the lipstick was just right ...

1162. It's Part Of The Plan

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: Forgiveness This drama centers on the relationship between Joseph, Pharaoh's second in command, and Joseph's brothers who many years before sold him into slavery, bringing home the struggle and the immeasurable reward of forgiveness. Setting: Joseph faces his brothers as they come to Egypt to buy grain. Dialogue takes place in two different areas, left and right of stage Characters:JOSEPH: A strong man who carries himself with authoritySERVANT: Joseph's servant RUEBEN: Joseph's brotherJUDAH: Joseph' ...

1163. Dad, Does God Play Football?

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: When Life's Priorities Need Changing Victory in one's Christian life often comes down to priorities, priorities that the world parades before God's people as everyday fare. However, sometimes "everyday fare" can rob us of the very life of Christ. Setting: An ordinary family living room Characters:FATHER: Energetic, an obvious football fanaticSON: Twelve to fourteen years old, warm, open, serious thinker Costumes: Modern casual at home dress; Son has on a football cap Props: Two chairs, or a chair ...

1164. The Lord, The Holy Spirit

Acts 2:14-41, Acts 2:1-13

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: The baptism of the Holy Spirit for service. Summary: A choral reading. Several renowned Christian leaders speak about their empowering by the Spirit for service. Playing Time: 7 minutes Place: A neutral reading area Props: Black folders with scripts Costumes: Black Time: The present Cast: First Reader Second Reader Third Reader Fourth Reader D.L. Moody Charles Finney R.A. Torrey Catherine Marshall FIRST: (ENTERS ALONG WITH SECOND, THIRD, AND FOURTH READER) We are living in the age of the Spirit. ...

1165. The Future Of The Church!

Matthew 11:25-30

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Sometimes the wise and learned are confounded by spiritual truths and they are revealed to those who are trusting enough to believe Jesus' words. Summary: Barney Willis, a young college student, is supposed to speak on the "Future of the Church" but can't seem to get started. The reason is revealed by his family. Playing Time: 10 minutes Setting: Your church Props: Guitar Costumes: Contemporary Time: The present Cast: BARNEY WILLIS -- a college student REV. WILLIS --his father MRS. WILLIS -- Barney' ...

1166. Many Are Called

Matthew 22:1-14

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: How does God feel about those who reject His Son? Summary: A mother and father are wondering what to do because they planned a birthday party for their daughter and the children that were invited didn't come. A parable. Playing Time: 3 minutes Setting: Sheila and Ron's home Props: None Costumes: Contemporary, casual Time: The present Cast: Sheila -- mother of birthday girl Ron -- her husband Madge -- their next door neighbor MADGE: (HOLDING THE PHONE BUT TALKING TO SHEILA) Another busy signal. ...

1167. This House In Its Former Glory

Haggai 2:1-9

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

In the second year of King Darius, in the seventh month, on the twent-first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by the prophet Haggai, saying: Speak now to Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of the people, and say, Who is left among you that saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Is it not in your sight as nothing? Yet now take courage, O Zerubbabel, says the LORD; take courage, O Joshua, son ...

1168. Jesus Teaches the Essence of His Being

John 6:60-71, John 6:25-59

Sermon Aid

Wayne H. Keller

Theme: Jesus Teaches the Essence of His Being the True Bread and Cup. This is too much for many, so they desert him. The disciples, up to this point, promise to stick with him. Liturgical Color: Green THE COMMUNITY GATHERS TO CELEBRATE Pastoral Invitation (Pastor and People) In the name of the Living Bread and Wine, welcome to worship. As we begin worship, I invite you to think about the kind of disciple you are, a devotee or a deserter, especially when things get rough. (One minute of silence.) Now, are ...

1169. Gifts of Lent V: A Soldier Gives His Wine

Matthew 27:45-56

Drama

Donald Neidigk

Dramatic Monologue My name is Saint Longinus. The ancient traditions of the church say I was martyred in the service of Jesus. I was just Longinus then. You'll remember me for a number of things I did on that Friday of Holy Week: commanding the execution squad, giving Jesus a drink of cheap wine as he hung on the cross dying, confessing that he was the Son of God, and finally piercing him with my lance to ensure that he was dead. And you wonder why I'm called Saint Longinus? I understand your confusion. I ...

1170. Gifts of Lent VI: The Thief Who Gave Nothing

Luke 23:26-43

Drama

Donald Neidigk

Dramatic Monologue We've never met, you and I. And if we had, you can be sure I'd never let you know what line of work I was in. I'm the type of person your mother told you to stay away from when you were a child for fear I would infect your mind with my devious ways and get you into trouble. I'm a thief and a robber. I was that one who named Jesus as my Savior in the last moments of my life. How did I come to be there on that gloomy Friday nailed to a cross beside Jesus? Oh, don't think I didn't know ...

1171. We Know Exactly How You Feel, Jesus

Hebrews 2:5-18

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

Oh, Christmas has come and gone, but its scent lingers: spiced cider, evergreen, bayberry candles, cookies baking, popcorn, ham and scalloped potatoes, chestnuts roasting, and hot chocolate. Christmas has come, and its scent lingers: the aroma of newspaper casually read by a crackling fire or the smell of a new book received as a gift; pungent chemicals of instant pictures developing, or tempera paint on a homemade gift; play- dough, silly putty, gift perfume or cologne, shoe polish applied generously for ...

1172. Easter 4

Revelation 7:9-17, Acts 13:13-52, Acts 9:32-43, John 10:22-42

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY Epistle: Acts 9:36-43 Peter's prayer restores life to Dorcas. In this lection, there is no reference to Jesus as the Good Shepherd. Though Dorcas had died, fellow-Christians sent for him in Lydda which was 12 miles from where Peter was staying at the time. In this case Peter was a good shepherd in coming at once and by his prayer Dorcas was brought back to life. Dorcas herself was a good shepherd evident in all the clothing she made for the poor. Epistle: Acts 13:15-16, 26-33 Paul preaches the ...

1173. Christmas 1

Hebrews 2:5-18, Colossians 3:1-17, 1 Samuel 2:12-26, Luke 2:41-52

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY Old Testament: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 Hannah gives her first child, Samuel, to the service of Yahweh under the high priest, Eli, at Shiloh where Samuel grew physically and spiritually. Samuel was the answer to Hannah's prayer for a child. When she weaned him, she took him to Eli at Shiloh to serve Yahweh permanently. Each year when Hannah came to worship, she brought Samuel a handmade robe. The little lad, wearing a linen apron-like vestment, an ephod, ministered to Yahweh. In this service Samuel ...

1174. Sleepers, Wake!

Matthew 25:1-13

Eulogy

Barbara G. Schmitz

Part 2 Homilies Canticle: Benedictus Dominus DeusMusic: Sleepers, Wake! One of the most powerful hymns I have ever experienced is the Advent hymn, "Sleepers, Wake!" It was written and composed by a pastor in Westphalia during an epidemic rage in which over 1,300 of his parishioners took ill and died. As he stood by his flock, watching them collapse to the epidemic one after the other, he wrote "Sleepers, Wake!" It is nothing short of a wake-up call in the face of death: a summons to prepare for our death, ...

1175. The More I Understand, The Less I Know

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Johnny Dean

This may sound contradictory to you, but the longer I stay in ministry, the less I understand about preaching. In fact, I know less about preaching today than I knew ten years ago. Back then, while I was a seminary student, I could tell you what constituted a good sermon, what was needed to do it right. All I had to do was ask one of my homiletics professors. Today, I’m not so sure they knew all that much. Why does a sermon "work", why does it achieve positive results, when by all rights it ought to fall ...

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