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Luke 3:21-38, Luke 4:1-13

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... said, the people who had come down to see him just didn't look like “Lab people,” whatever that meant. They must've thought I did. At first, I thought the shelter had misjudged me in giving me Reggie and his things, which consisted of a dog pad, bag of toys almost all of which were brand new tennis balls, his dishes, and a sealed letter from his previous owner. See, Reggie and I didn't really hit it off when we got home. We struggled for two weeks (which is how long the shelter told me to give him to ...

102. The Best Gifts

Titus 2:11-14

Sermon

Mary Austin

... could use it. “How will they know it is for a child?” the boy asked his mother. She told him he would write a note and tape it to the gift. His note said: “Please be sure to give this to a kid who doesn’t have a lot of toys.” The next year they did the same thing, and then the next. It became a familiar part of their Christmas tradition. Some years, the decision was really hard. The year that he anguished over the gifts, and finally decided to give up a game of checkers, his mother came in ...

103. Boredom

Illustration

Maxie Dunnam

... the word bored. Clifton Faddiman has described our boredom as a special kind -- “not unhappiness, not fatigue, but that odd, modern, stunned look that comes from a surfeit of toys and a deficiency of thought.” He got us, didn’t he? Think about that in light of the daily routine interests of your life. A surfeit of toys. With what do you surround your life and for what purpose? A deficiency of thought. What challenging ideas have you pursued lately? What probing possibilities for growth have you been ...

104. The Art and Agony of Patience

James 5:7-10

Sermon

Heather Sugden

... calendar that beautiful told the story of the season through the arts. In my home, we have often been drawn to the reward-based calendars that offer up a small decoration, chocolate every day, or even a small set of building blocks to create a toy. These were all great ideas but often seemed to push against the finer points of patience’s art, as chocolates magically disappeared days in advance, the paper doors carefully reclosed as to appear they had never been opened… Who said my children could not be ...

105. An Up-Close Nativity

Titus 2:11-14

Sermon

Heather Sugden

... soldier stood at attention. A soft fabric doll loomed large over the angel. A caped action hero peered down to see what the animals also saw. A giant stuffed sheep mixed in with the plastic sheep that were sized to match the scenery. Toys would appear, and then disappear. They would be moved, knocked down, and take the place of other figures, only to be moved again the next day. The scene would get crowded near the baby, while also expanding to include more and more figures each day, many of them looking ...

106. The Drawing Power Of Christ

John 12:32

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

Object: Toy magnet (Note: Be prepared with a magnet and several objects that will be attracted to it. Little metal figures would be very helpful!) Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you ... are still drawn by Jesus to himself, and that is evident in the fact that we come here to this place to praise and worship him. I hope our experiments with this toy magnet will serve to remind you of how God draws us to himself through the cross of Jesus. (Prayer of thanksgiving for the work of Jesus on the cross.)

107. God Loved Us First

Romans 3:21-31

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... if you help her. But -- she can't do very much else, can she, boys and girls? (Let them respond.) Babies aren't really good for much, are they? They can't talk and tell you what they want. They can't help with the dishes or pick up their toys. They can't dress themselves. If babies are so helpless and useless, why do we love them so much? (Let them answer.) Yes, boys and girls -- we love them "just because." You mother and father loved you like that right from the time you were born. Even when you cried ...

108. The Wise Use Of Time

Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

Object: Plastic toy watches Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you can tell time? Well, most of you can, and some of you younger ones are learning by looking at clocks and watching Sesame Street, aren't you? How many of you ... should be wise about the way we use our time so that we please God while we are enjoying the precious gifts that He has given us. I can't give you the gift of time, but I can give you this toy watch to remind you of time. (Prayer that God will fill our times with his presence.)

109. False Advertising

Matthew 23:1-39

Children's Sermon

Teresa L. Major

... , doesn't it?! But commercials do have a purpose. They are trying to get our attention and make us buy whatever it is they are advertising. Let's talk a little about some of the commercials you have seen. How about toy commercials? Who can tell me about a commercial for a toy that you have seen on television? (Select several volunteers to share. Keep them on track.) Commercials try to make us believe something. Have you ever seen a commercial on television for something you really wanted? Maybe it was for a ...

110. Blessed Hunger And Thirst

Sermon

Alex Gondola

... How do people deal with that inner thirst or hunger? Sometimes we try to "fill up" on possessions. This reminds me of the bumper sticker: Whoever dies with the most toys wins! I recently met a rabbi who had modified that bumper sticker for his congregation: Whoever dies with the most Torahs wins! But mostly we seek not Torah but toys. In 1923 a famous meeting was held in the Edgewater Beach Hotel in Chicago. Attending this famous meeting were: Charles Schwab, President of America's largest independent steel ...

111. Christmas Letters

Drama

Karren Boehr

... rest of play) YOUNG CHILD: (Reads from letter) Dear Jesus: Mom said before I can play with any of my Christmas toys, I have to write you a thank you letter. (Sighs and shrugs) I figured I might as well tell you the truth since Mom and Dad say you know everything anyway ... . Thanks for all the neat stuff. I like my toys a lot. I like my family, too. Dad's the greatest and so's Mom. You can have my little brother though, if you want. He ...

112. Grapes Of Wrath Or Grace?

1 Kings 21:1-29

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... . In one way or another, sin always leaves us bankrupt. All of the brightness and joy went out of Ahab's new toy -- Naboth's garden -- when Elijah appeared. How could it ever bring him pleasure when Naboth's blood stained the ground? There is ... ?" In truth, Elijah was the best friend Ahab had in the kingdom. Jezebel, the wife of his bosom, whom he loved and thanked for his new toy, was the worst enemy that hell could have sent him. It is ever true. The one who loves enough to warn and rebuke is the truest ...

113. The Christmas Sign

Isaiah 7:1-25

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

... were lined up for late Christmas shoppers. Mr. Hart knew his dad was going to buy him a Christmas present, but he also knew that his dad had very little money. As they walked by these carts, Hart said he saw all sorts of toys he wanted. But after his father asked the price, the two of them would move quietly to the next cart, his father putting his hands in his pocket and fingering the coins. So it went from one cart to the other. Nothing the youngster wanted could be purchased for what ...

114. Christmas Presence

John 1:1

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... it to you." I realize as I am saying this that I am risking that "person" having been Santa Claus -- but Santa Claus is worth remembering too. "And the rest of you, whether your presents were new clothes, toys, games, or books, perhaps you'll remember who gave them to you when you wear the clothes, play with the toys, or read the books. You see, part of a present is the presence of the person who gives it." "Almost 2,000 years ago all of humanity got the first Christmas present. Does anyone know what that ...

115. No Strings Attached

John 3:16

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... hold "Cecil," to whom I have attached a "leash" of rubber bands. As I hand the cat to Marie, I keep my fist closed around the end of the "leash." Before Marie has an opportunity to notice the rubber bands, I give them a tug. Surprised, she nearly drops the toy. "What happened?" I ask, as she now clings more tightly to the stuffed cat. "There's a string of rubber bands attached," Marie replies. "A string of rubber bands? Oh, like a leash ... and when I handed you the cat, I didn't let go of the rubber bands ...

116. Cat fishing?

Luke 5:1-11

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

... feet long with a nylon rope attached to one end. The other end of the rope has a cat toy tied to it. Lesson: Trust; problem solving. "Would one of you hold this for me?" I extend a long ... try to go fishing for a bear. I might have more than I could handle. "Actually, my cats received this 'fishing pole' as a present from our housekeeper. It's a cat toy. And it's a very unusual fishing pole, isn't it?" Suddenly one of the older boys, whom I can always count on for humor, interrupts with his response to what one ...

117. Second Sunday after the Epiphany

John 1:43-51

Bulletin Aid

RobertT D. Ingram

... other additions. After "He's my Savior," sing the words, "I will follow." After "I will praise him," sing the words, "Come and see." After the gospel lesson and sermon, commission the worshipers to go out and invite others to "come and see" Jesus. Give all a toy building block to carry in their pocket or purse as a reminder that this is how Jesus builds the church. Issue an altar call that invites the worshipers to come forward to the communion rail to meet Jesus, just as Nathanael once was invited to "come ...

118. Read the Directions

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... last hour. Yet he had confidence that he could complete the job with his mechanical knowledge. In his haste, he cut his hand badly on a sharp corner, and it bled profusely until bandaged. When he had finished, the handle was upside down, and the toy wouldn’t work. Then he turned to the sheet of directions in the bottom of the shipping carton. He took the contraption completely apart and started over again. He groaned as he remembered the old adage, “When all else fails, read the directions.” God has ...

119. What Shall We Be?

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... water and then you add enough of this white powder to make a thick paste. After you have stirred your mixture, you pour it into the mold and set it aside to wait for it to harden. When it is hard, you remove the rubber mold and you have your toy. In a way, this process reminds us of your life. We will let the water represent you as a newborn child. You entered the world knowing very little and acting just like all other babies. But then, you began to learn certain things. The things you learned were like ...

120. What Do You See?

Matthew 9:36

Children's Sermon

Mark A. Hultquist

... cars (one in good condition, the remainder with obvious problems). Other toys can be substituted if cars are not available. Have you ever lost something for a long time and then found it again, almost by accident? That still happens to me sometimes when I put something somewhere for safe keeping. Sometimes I just can't seem to remember where in the ...

121. Christ Is the Head

Colossians 1:18

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To explain that Christ is the head of the church. Props: A Mr. Potato Head toy. Lesson: Today I want to show you a toy that I used to play with when I was a child. Would you like to see it? (response) Okay, let me show you. Bring out the Mr. Potato Head without anything on it. Have you ever played with this? (response) Can you help me remember how to play with it? ...

122. Some Assembly Required

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... I knew I was in for a long night. SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED. Yeah, right! If you have never had the pleasure of putting a toy like that together, the process goes like this: first, you spread the 4,175 pieces out on the floor to see what you have ... the P.A. systems in the shopping malls. And the rocking horse carefully assembled from 4,175 pieces sits neglected, because the toys that really capture your child’s attention are the Barbie dolls and Pokemons, whatever those are. But during the week after Christmas ...

123. A Savior Like Us

Philippians 2:1-11

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... ) How many of you have every seen a baby? (response) When you talk to a baby, do they understand what you are saying? Can you understand what they are saying? (No) Sometimes, the only thing that a baby will understand is baby talk. And it helps to have a toy, like a doll or a rattle to get their attention. When you have their attention, then how do you talk to them? Allow the children time to respond. When my two boys were little babies, sometimes I talked to them like a baby. I would look around and make ...

124. Who Are You Going To Be When You Grow Up?

John 1:19-28

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... ) Hold up the stethoscope. How many of you want to be a doctor? (response) Why do you want to be a doctor? (response) Hold up the stuffed animal. How many of you want to be a veterinarian? (response) Why do you want to be a veterinarian? (response) Hold up the toy race car. How many of you want to be a race car driver? (response) Why do you want to be a race car driver? (response) Here is my second question. This question is a little trickier. Who do you want to be when you grow up? (response) If they miss ...

125. Carry Your Cross

Mark 8:31--9:1

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... it up and carry it.When they are finished stay around the cross. What happened as you tried to carry the cross? (response) Christians experience a lot of pain. Sometimes we have to give up our toys and give them to others. When someone is mean to us we need to be kind to them. If we have extra money, instead of buying another toy we should give it to other kids who need food and clothing. When someone asks us to help them for an hour we should help them for two hours. These are all the things that Jesus ...

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