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1301. Wedding: Eternal Love

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Derl G. Keefer

Paul, the Apostle, once wrote a letter to his Christian friends in Corinth about the nature of true love. Hear his words as they are found in 1 Corinthians 13 (TEV): Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; ...

1302. Wedding: Building A Marriage (for a couple fixing up a house)

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Derl G. Keefer

... impatience may lead to frustration, especially if you think your partner isn't cooperating the way you think he or she should. I've heard more couples say they have just about ended their marriages over trying to wallpaper the bathroom together. Either the Apostle Paul had also tried decorating a house with others, or he just understood human nature very well. His love reminders are worth remembering: love is first of all patient; then kind; it doesn't rejoice when the other person makes a mistake (the old ...

1303. God Knows!

2 Samuel 11:1-27

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... . He often says, "If you don't count every shot and play by the rules, you'll never know how good you really are." He's right! That's why God expects -- Okay! Demands! -- repentance or turning to the right. Confession and repentance please God so much. Or as the apostle says for God in 3 John 4: "I have no greater joy than this, to hear that my children are walking in the truth." And the payoff is much bigger than an accurate accounting of our games and souls. Listen to John's explanation (see 1 John 1:5-10 ...

1304. Adam And Eve,The First People

Genesis 3:1-24

Sermon Aid

Peter C. Garrison

... follow "Questions About The Story/Questions For You" or read aloud for group silent reflection. When finished, quietly return to worship setting. Read: "Reflections By A Famous Christian" Read: "Prayer Starter" Invitation: Invite people to add their own prayers Read: "Suggestions For Practicing Your Prayer" The Lord's Prayer The Apostles' Creed Hymns: "How Great Thou Art" or "Now Thank We All Our God" Benediction And Dismissal: "Go in peace and serve the Lord."

1305. King Ahaz,Idolater

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

... follow "Questions About The Story/Questions For You" or read aloud for group silent reflection. When finished, quietly return to worship setting. Read: "Reflections By A Famous Christian" Read: "Prayer Starter" Invitation: Invite people to add their own prayers Read: "Suggestions For Practicing Your Prayer" The Lord's Prayer The Apostles' Creed Hymns: "Lord Of All Hopefulness" or "Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Us" Benediction And Dismissal: "Go in peace and serve the Lord."

1306. Pontius Pilate,Pragmatic

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

... follow "Questions About The Story/Questions For You" or read aloud for group silent reflection. When finished, quietly return to worship setting. Read: "Reflections By A Famous Christian" Read: "Prayer Starter" Invitation: Invite people to add their own prayers Read: "Suggestions For Practicing Your Prayer" The Lord's Prayer The Apostles' Creed Hymns: "Take My Life That I May Be" or "Rock Of Ages" Benediction And Dismissal: "Go in peace and serve the Lord."

1307. Judas, The Obscure

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

... follow "Questions About The Story/Questions For You" or read aloud for group silent reflection. When finished, quietly return to worship setting. Read: "Reflections By A Famous Christian" Read: "Prayer Starter" Invitation: Invite people to add their own prayers Read: "Suggestions For Practicing Your Prayer" The Lord's Prayer The Apostles' Creed Hymns: "Take My Life, That I May Be" or "Rock Of Ages" Benediction And Dismissal: "Go in peace and serve the Lord."

1308. Ananias And Sapphira, Liars

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

... follow "Questions About The Story/Questions For You" or read aloud for group silent reflection. When finished, quietly return to worship setting. Read: "Reflections By A Famous Christian" Read: "Prayer Starter" Invitation: Invite people to add their own prayers Read: "Suggestions For Practicing Your Prayer" The Lord's Prayer The Apostles' Creed Hymns: "The Old Rugged Cross" or "Thine Is The Glory" Benediction And Dismissal: "Go in peace and serve the Lord."

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Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

Exodus 1:8Ä2:25Mark 14:12-21 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you." Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the First ...

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Betty Lynn Schwab

Isaiah 41:8-20Mark 14:32-42Luke 22:39-46 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you." Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the Second ...

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Betty Lynn Schwab

Exodus 12:14-20John 6:44-59John 8:25-36 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you." Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the Fourth ...

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Betty Lynn Schwab

Deuteronomy 8:6-10John 16:16-33 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you." Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the Fifth ...

1313. Palm/Passion Sunday

Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

Numbers 15:1-10Luke 19:41-48Luke 21:37-38John 2:13-251 Corinthians 6:12-19 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, "I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you." Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the Sixth ...

1314. Palm/Passion Sunday

Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

Numbers 15:1-10Luke 19:41-48Luke 21:37-38John 2:13-251 Corinthians 6:12-19 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, ''I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you.'' Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the Sixth ...

1315. Take A Second Look

Acts 9:1-19a

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

It is very difficult to think of the New Testament without thinking about the Apostle Paul. So much of his influence and thought is found in the letters and epistles of the New Testament writings. Apart from Jesus no person influenced the history of the Christian community more than Paul. Paul's teachings have formed the foundation upon which many of the disciplines of our ...

1316. The Lord, The Holy Spirit

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

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... wait until three o'clock. I have been alone with God and I have received the baptism with the Holy Spirit." Then you said, "I can see no reason why we should not kneel and ask God that the Holy Spirit may fall on us as he fell on the apostles at Pentecost." We knelt down on the ground; some of us lay on our faces on the pine needles. And we prayed. A cloud gathered over the mountain, and as we began to pray the cloud broke and the raindrops began to come down upon us through the overhanging pine ...

1317. For I Have Chosen You!

Haggai 2:20-23

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... they know when the end of the term is approaching. They could have studied steadily all semester and been ready at any time to take the exam. Because we don't know the end of God's term, we have to be ready for the test always. Jesus warned his apostles in strong language: "Beware that no one leads you astray. Many will come in my name and say, 'I am he!' and they will lead many astray. When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed; this must take place, but the end is still to ...

1318. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 8:27-30

Bulletin Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... ? (One minute of silence.) Meditation "Let the Beauty of Jesus" Before the Benediction What do you usually think and feel by the time of the benediction? Glad worship's over; joyfully expectant? Ready to move out as Christ's disciple and apostle, as Christ's minister, priest, saint? Meditation "Today's obedience to God offered tomorrow may well be too late" (Joost de Blank). "The Christ we will not share, we will not keep" (Author unknown). MUSIC POSSIBILITIES Music for Preparation "Trumpet Voluntary ...

1319. All Creation Yawns

Romans 13:8-14

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

... youth and with whom he fell in love appears to him in his moment of destiny. She brings to him the truth: "She calls him a 'poet, one who creates his own fictitious world, neglecting his humanity and that of the people who love him.' "2 And it is the apostle Paul who says to us, "You know what hour it is, how it is full time now for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; the night is far gone, the day is at hand. Let us then cast off ...

1320. Moving At The Speed Of Light: Nazareth: Family Ties

1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

... of his upbringing, to his clan, and to his immediate family. After all, this was a family/clan/tribe which was of the davidic line from which the prophets said the next great king would come. "Jesus, don't forget the way home." Likewise, the apostle Paul is concerned about divisions in the church at Corinth being caused by confused loyalty. So he writes an appeal for agreement and unity. Paul has heard that there is quarreling among the brethren and that some are saying, "I belong to Paul," or "I belong ...

1321. Living In The Nonsense Of The Resurrection

Luke 24:1-12

Sermon

Glenn E. Ludwig

Did you hear that? Did you hear what was just read -- the account of Jesus' resurrection? Did you hear the reaction of those closest to Jesus? Luke 24:11 -- Listen again: "But these words seemed to them (the apostles) an idle tale, and they did not believe them." Isn't that a fascinating verse to include in the account of the resurrection? Here we are, come to celebrate the greatest event in the history of the world. Here we are, come together to rehear the greatest story ever told -- ...

1322. Five Thousand For Lunch In Galilee

Luke 9:10-17

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... fish, he gave thanks and began to distribute the food. When it was all over, the crowd of 5,000 men plus women and children which supposedly had no food for lunch in the wilderness now had 12 baskets full of leftovers, one for each of the 12 apostles. The truths of God were once again made known in a kind of sacramental meal for 5,000 in Galilee. One truth learned at lunch in Galilee is that when we share there is usually more than enough for everyone. What happened that day at lunch? Did Jesus miraculously ...

1323. The Divine Advocacy

John 16:5-16

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... occurrence. There was the sound of a mighty rushing wind. Strange phenomena which appeared to be tongues of fire rested upon the disciples' heads. And they were given the ability to understand one another even though they spoke a variety of languages. Peter and the apostles said that this event was in fulfillment of the prophecies of Joel, the prophet, who said that in the latter days God would pour out his Spirit upon his people. Moreover, it was also the fulfillment of the promise of Jesus that after he ...

1324. You Can Be Eternal

2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Sermon

Michael B. Brown

... movies. Now she is a wife and mother, a devoted Christian who hopes to live to be a hundred. But, she told me, she will never again be afraid of dying for she knows that death is only a door we pass through to find Home. My friend and the apostle Paul shared a common belief that death is a door to life. Or, in the words of the English cleric Wilberforce, it is just a journey one takes to a new Land where you "live and love and enjoy as you did before." 2 -- Eternal Life is a promise. Jesus ...

1325. Easter 3

Revelation 5:1-14, Acts 9:1-19a, John 21:1-14

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... road to Damascus. This is the first of three Lukan accounts of Paul's conversion from hostility to support of Christ and the church. It is a key incident in the life of the early church. The risen Christ stops Paul in his tracks and enlists him as an apostle. It was a dramatic and radical change in Paul's life, from a persecutor to a propagator of the church. Christ comes to him as light which blinds him. He does not see that opposition to the church is persecution of Christ. After a three-day fast, Paul is ...

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Showing 1301 to 1325 of 3314 results

1301. Wedding: Eternal Love

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Derl G. Keefer

1302. Wedding: Building A Marriage (for a couple fixing up a house)

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Derl G. Keefer

1303. God Knows!

2 Samuel 11:1-27

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

1304. Adam And Eve,The First People

Genesis 3:1-24

Sermon Aid

Peter C. Garrison

1305. King Ahaz,Idolater

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

... follow "Questions About The Story/Questions For You" or read aloud for group silent reflection. When finished, quietly return to worship setting. Read: "Reflections By A Famous Christian" Read: "Prayer Starter" Invitation: Invite people to add their own prayers Read: "Suggestions For Practicing Your Prayer" The Lord's Prayer The Apostles' Creed Hymns: "Lord Of All Hopefulness" or "Savior Like A Shepherd Lead Us" Benediction And Dismissal: "Go in peace and serve the Lord."

1306. Pontius Pilate,Pragmatic

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

... follow "Questions About The Story/Questions For You" or read aloud for group silent reflection. When finished, quietly return to worship setting. Read: "Reflections By A Famous Christian" Read: "Prayer Starter" Invitation: Invite people to add their own prayers Read: "Suggestions For Practicing Your Prayer" The Lord's Prayer The Apostles' Creed Hymns: "Take My Life That I May Be" or "Rock Of Ages" Benediction And Dismissal: "Go in peace and serve the Lord."

1307. Judas, The Obscure

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

... follow "Questions About The Story/Questions For You" or read aloud for group silent reflection. When finished, quietly return to worship setting. Read: "Reflections By A Famous Christian" Read: "Prayer Starter" Invitation: Invite people to add their own prayers Read: "Suggestions For Practicing Your Prayer" The Lord's Prayer The Apostles' Creed Hymns: "Take My Life, That I May Be" or "Rock Of Ages" Benediction And Dismissal: "Go in peace and serve the Lord."

1308. Ananias And Sapphira, Liars

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

... follow "Questions About The Story/Questions For You" or read aloud for group silent reflection. When finished, quietly return to worship setting. Read: "Reflections By A Famous Christian" Read: "Prayer Starter" Invitation: Invite people to add their own prayers Read: "Suggestions For Practicing Your Prayer" The Lord's Prayer The Apostles' Creed Hymns: "The Old Rugged Cross" or "Thine Is The Glory" Benediction And Dismissal: "Go in peace and serve the Lord."

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Betty Lynn Schwab

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Betty Lynn Schwab

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Betty Lynn Schwab

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Betty Lynn Schwab

1313. Palm/Passion Sunday

Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

1314. Palm/Passion Sunday

Drama

Betty Lynn Schwab

Numbers 15:1-10Luke 19:41-48Luke 21:37-38John 2:13-251 Corinthians 6:12-19 Minister: When the hour had come, Jesus sat at table, and the apostles with him. And he said to them, ''I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you.'' Mother: (Lights candle) With every holy light we kindle, the world is brightened to a higher harmony! Child: Why is this Sunday different from all other Sundays? Reader 1: This is the Sixth ...

1315. Take A Second Look

Acts 9:1-19a

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

1316. The Lord, The Holy Spirit

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

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

1317. For I Have Chosen You!

Haggai 2:20-23

Sermon

Frank Ramirez