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101. Your Undivided Attention, Please

Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Sermon

Alton F. Wedel

The story has been told about a beggar (I have not the faintest notion where I might have heard it) who each day took his position just outside the gate of a very rich man’s house. The wealthy owner of the mansion, kind and sympathetic to the poor man’s problem, but sometimes on a guilt trip over what he had and others didn’t have, each day gave the beggar food and clothing and whatever else he needed to sustain his life. In return the beggar was required to do nothing. One day the rich man had to get a ...

102. The Attic

James 5:13-20

Drama

Dave Marsh

Director's Notes: Some of my dramas feature characters that are a bit over the top. In fact, they carry a particular subject to the extreme. The Attic is one of those dramas - no one really has a box of 'miracle stuff' but it's these extremes that provide an awesome contrast to the real answer: If we want miracles to happen, we need to pray. James 5:16 tells us the the 'effective prayer of a righteous man accomplishes much.' Indeed. Cast: John: Needs a miracle Katie: John's wife Props: A number of ...

103. It’s A God Thing (A Drama about Christian Adventure)

Drama

Dave Marsh

Director's Notes: When people talk about a difficult adventure or journey they went on, I usually think about hiking on some mountian or across the country. God, however, sends us on difficult journeys every day. These journeys start when we seek God's direction for our lives through prayer and study. He will often then take us out of our comfort zone and onto an adventure that we normally wouldn't take. In the end, of course, we grow as Christians and our faith is strengthened as we see Him prove his ...

104. When Christ Shall Come

Matthew 25:31-46

Sermon

King Duncan

Only moments after prying open a window and stepping into a dark bedroom a burglar came face to face with a vicious looking Doberman Pincher. The burglar froze in his tracks. Once his eyes adjusted to the dark he noticed a parrot on the back of the dog which squawked "You're gonna get caught!" The burglar hesitated, then ever so carefully lifted an item off a dresser and put it in his sack. The dog watched every move. The parrot said, "You're gonna get caught!" Without any sudden or jerky movements the ...

105. On "supersizing" Our Vision

Mark 12:41-44

Sermon

Siegfried S. Johnson

"SUPERSIZE IT!" Fast food operations hear that word thousands of times a day, giving the word "SUPERSIZE" a new meaning in the ever-expanding English lexicon. Why buy a regular combo meal when, for a few cents more, you can have it SUPERSIZED? More french fries to clog your veins. So much Coke that the colossal cup won't jam into the car's console holder. Perhaps nowhere is the American SUPERSIZED appetite for soda pop better evidenced than at 7-11. Thirsty on your way to work? Stop in and buy a 64-ounce ...

106. A Penny For God

Mark 12:41-44

Sermon

King Duncan

A huge sofa filled the sidewalk in front of a home. Evidently the sofa had been taken out to the curb by the owner for trash collection. Since the sofa was in pretty good shape, a lot of people driving by slowed down for a closer look. But when they saw how big it was, they'd pass on by without stopping. Eventually a compact car pulled up, and two men got out. They removed all the cushions, turned the sofa upside down, and shook it hard. Then they picked up all the coins that tumbled out of the sofa, ...

107. You Can't Please Everybody

Luke 13:10-17

Sermon

King Duncan

Have you ever noticed that no matter what you do, you can't please everybody? Somebody, somewhere is going to criticize your best efforts. Former president John F. Kennedy once told about a legendary baseball player who always played flawlessly. He consistently hit and was never thrown out at first base. When on base he never failed to score. He never dropped a ball and threw with unerring accuracy. He ran quickly and played perfectly. Actually, he would have been one of the all-time greats except for one ...

108. A Rod And A Staff

Psalm 23:1-6

Sermon

Eric Ritz

We have been talking about moving through the valley of the shadow--and now we come to the phrase "of death, I will fear no evil." A colleague, Dr. John A. Huffman, Jr., believes the two greatest fears of life are the fear of dying and the fear of living. These two fears conveniently cover everything on our list. I''ve heard of a tombstone somewhere in the mid-West that reads as follows: Pause stranger when you pass me by. As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so will you be. So prepare for death and ...

109. Food That Is Needful

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

Listen to a letter I received from a friend of mine in Laurel, Mississippi, a few months ago. "A few years ago when Lessie and I moved back to Laurel I took on the job of trying to sell a farm that was left to Lessie and her two sisters and one brother. After a period of a year or so of being unsuccessful at the task, I decided to buy the other shares and keep the farm in the family for future years. The farm was overgrown because of many years of neglect. One of the beauty spots of the farm that I always ...

110. What Is That in Your Hand?

Exodus 4:1-17

Sermon

James McCormick

The dominant figure of the Old Testament is Moses. He stands head and shoulders above all others in the history of Israel. He is Moses, the deliverer, the one who led the Hebrew people out of Egyptian captivity. He is Moses, the law-giver, the one who came down from Mount Sinai with the tablets of the law. He called the people into covenant with God, and led them through the wilderness to the land of promise. There is no doubt about it: Moses towers above all others in the Old Testament! And yet, when we ...

111. How to Deal with Friends, Foes, and Fools

Proverbs 27:6

Sermon

James Merritt

"I will pay more for the ability to deal with people than any other ability under the sun." John D. Rockefeller1 Relationships: we all have them. John Donne was right: "No man is an island..."2 I have learned early on that one of the most important lessons a father can teach his children is how to establish and maintain proper relationships with the right people. According to a report by the American Management Association, an overwhelming majority of the two hundred managers who participated in a survey, ...

112. No 2nd Class Citizens

Galatians 4:4-7

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

No one really likes labels do they? Especially negative labels and names or stereotype labels and names. Labels and names can be hurtful. What are some of the derogatory names people call each other? This is the interactive part, it's OK to talk in church and during the sermon if the Preacher asks you to. So, shout them out, just remember we're in church and there are children present. My Dad taught us: "Sticks and stones will break your bones but words will never hurt you." Did your folks teach you that? ...

113. When God Speaks

Psalm 29:1-11

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

It was a young adult Sunday school party back in the days when I could still be considered a young adult. It was supposed to be a pool party, but as people gathered, it started to rain. As a pastor, I don't like it to rain on people's parties. I always get the blame. “Howard,” people say, “Can't you do something about the weather?" Normally I reply, “I am in sales not management." That day my explanation gave no satisfaction. So in an act of desperation I stepped up on a picnic table, stretched my hands to ...

114. Broomstick Combat

Humor Illustration

A group of new recruits was going through basic training in World War II. Unfortunately, there were not enough rifles to go around. The sergeant gave a very gullible young man from the Tennessee Mountains a broomstick instead and told him, "When you need to shoot, just point this and say, 'Bangity, bangity, bang!'" There was not even a bayonet for the young soldier so the sergeant, tying a stick to the end of the broom, said, "If you get into hand-to-hand combat just poke the enemy with this and say' ...

115. Duuuh!

John 14:15-31

Sermon

David O. Bales

If you’ve been around the Christian faith for a while, you’ve noticed how people pick what they like from the Bible. Like a giant magnet at a wrecking yard we each reach down into the material of the Bible and pick up only what we want — get the iron, leave the wood, paper, and plastics. We’re not convincing if we say, “I don’t do it but everyone else does.” We all do. It’s just that some are so obvious about it. I’ve dealt with two main types of Bible-selectors. One brand of Christian Bible-selector is ...

116. A Widow at the End of Her Rope

1 Kings 17:7-24

Sermon

King Duncan

I ran across a story recently that tickled my funny bone. A woman was going through the check-out lane in a grocery store. She noticed that the bag boy was eyeing her two adopted children curiously. That was not unusual, she says. They often draw attention, since her son’s a blond Russian and her daughter has shiny black Haitian skin. The boy continued staring as he carried the groceries to the car. Finally, he asked, “Those your kids?” She replied proudly, “Yes, they are.” “They adopted?” he asked. “Yes, ...

117. Where Does the Power Come From?

Acts 1:6-14

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: A bundle of sticks Good morning, boys and girls. I need to see a muscle. Will somebody step up here and make a muscle for me? (Get one of the fellows to flex an arm muscle.) I read somewhere that the word "muscle" goes back to a Latin word which means "little mouse." The muscle in your arm looks like a little mouse under your skin. Our message for today is on power. Where does it come from? Muscle power is one kind of power, isn't it. We say a person is a powerful man. We could mean, he is very ...

118. Resurrection and Reunification

Ezekiel 37:1-14, Ezekiel 37:15-28

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

Chapter 37 divides clearly into two sections. The first (37:1–14) describes Ezekiel’s vision of a valley full of dry bones that come to life. In the second unit (37:15–34) Ezekiel takes two pieces of wood, inscribed respectively with the names of the tribes of Judah and Ephraim, and brings them together, indicating the reunification of the two nations divided for hundreds of years. One day the Spirit of the Lord transports Ezekiel to a valley full of bones, somewhere in Babylon. He is led on an inspection ...

119. The Shepherd

John 10:11-18

Sermon

John Jamison

He woke up just as the sun was peeking over the top of the mountains to the east, just as he had done every morning for the past couple of months. He took a few minutes to enjoy the beauty of it all, and then quickly got up and took a quick look in every direction to make sure everything was safe. He made one quick trip around the low, stone wall of the sheepfold, making sure the wall was still secure. Then he stopped at the gap in the wall filled with briars, at the gate. The sheep began to stir as he ...

120. God's Most Welcome Gift

Isaiah 9:6-7

Sermon

King Duncan

We’re grateful for the boys and girls in our congregation this evening. I want to begin with a riddle just for them. Boys and girls, what did Adam say to his wife on the night before Christmas? The answer: He said, “It’s Christmas, Eve!” And, of course, it’s true. This is Christmas Eve. And what an exciting evening it is as you await the coming of Santa. Of course this is the season for giving and receiving gifts. And the greatest Giver of gifts is God. Think for a moment about all the gifts God has given ...

121. The Rebirth

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Ron Lavin

The story of Nicodemus is fascinating and intriguing. Nicodemus came to Jesus secretly by night, probably because he didn't want anyone to see him. He came to Jesus with a compliment. He said, "Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God were not with him" (John 3:2), thinking that Jesus, like most people, would be impressed by a compliment. He came wanting to discuss theology, assuming that Jesus would be interested in a ...

122. The Limits Of Love

Luke 4:14-30

Sermon

Charles H. Bayer

Toward the end of the Old Testament history, a controversy arose about how far God's grace and care extended. The real question was not put in those metaphysical terms, but took shape as the Jewish people thought about how far their love extended. Some held that in order to maintain the purity of worship and faith it was necessary to eliminate all foreign influences. Cited in support of this argument was the historic debacle of Solomon, whose foreign wives, with their back-home religions, caused endless ...

123. The Sponge And Wine

Mark 15:33-41

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

Our age has been called a drug culture. Offhand, it would be impossible to estimate the amount of drug abuse in our society. At times we believe that our intense efforts and huge expenditures to curtail drug abuse are successful only to discover otherwise. However, today we are also engaged in a national debate about the medicinal use of drugs as an important part of the health care delivery system. The drug industry is under scrutiny, because of the high cost of the society's reliance upon their products ...

124. Advent 1

Isaiah 63:7--64:12, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 80:1-19, Mark 13:32-37, Mark 13:1-31

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

The Fig Tree Lesson We were traveling in the dark. The route number told us to make a turn north as we merged with another major highway. Then we relaxed and in a very short time missed the sign that told us to turn east again. In the dark and not watching carefully on an unfamiliar road, we missed the sign. Sometime later we realized that we were not seeing signs for our route and the exit signs pointed toward unfamiliar towns. We realized that we had not read the signs carefully enough. It cost us an ...

125. The Shepherd's Staff

Luke 15:1-7

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

Object: A homemade shepherd's staff. Candy canes to share. Lesson: To help children understand that Christmas is about caring for others. Do any of you know what this is called? ... This is a representation of a shepherd's staff. The shepherd had a stick like this that he used to help care for the sheep. With the hook, he could pull a little lamb out of the bushes or out of a hole in the ground, if it should happen to fall in. At night, when the sheep came back to the fold, to the place where they would ...

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