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1326. Bread For The Journey (Bread of Life III)

John 6:25-59

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... Every time I visited with her she had a single message on her lips and heart. It was: “Length of life is not the important thing. Quality is. I want quality while I live.” Jane had firm faith in Jesus Christ. And her family, her boyfriend, and others supported this positive faith. She made her exit from this life at age twenty-two, having been a bullwark of strength to all who knew her. My wife and I had the pleasure of visiting with the mother recently and we shared the memories of Jane after six years ...

1327. What’s Inside Comes Out!

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... the iceberg of a vast and invaluable body of knowledge in this whole area of health. Dr. Bernie Siegel’s book, Love, Medicine and Miracles, gives us some more insight. Dr. Siegel created ECAP Exceptional Cancer Patients a cancer patient support group. Listen to what he says: persons develop cancer when they hold grudges (resentment and hostility) against a spouse. Persons develop cancer who experience serious depression after some traumatic circumstance. For example, sixty-eight deaths out of seventy-one ...

1328. What’s a Sunday For?

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... in sleep. But rest comes also from planned use of leisure. Rest comes from restoring relationships at home. It comes from sharing with your colleagues, friends and peers in the club and on the golf course. Rest comes when we can be supportively present through the tragedies, the pains and the frustrations of those whom we love. And rest comes when our emotions are lifted above the routine boredom of every day through worship, meditation, singing, praising, learning and dedicating ourselves to bigger goals ...

1329. A Thanksgiving Checklist

Luke 12:48

Sermon

Robert Noblett

... have at least one individual who functions out of what I call the vacuum cleaner syndrome. That is to say, this individual, just like your Hoover or Electrolux or Kirby, laps up everything with which he comes into contact. He laps up all the attention, all the support, all the concern, and all the caring he possibly can and never does he turn back to say “thank-you.” No matter how he works the ledger, he always seems to come up with more liabilities than assets, and so goes off again and again in search ...

1330. When Matters Hang in the Balance

2 Samuel 12:1-31

Sermon

Robert Noblett

... with matters in a style that is theirs. Maybe it’s not the way we would do it, but it is their way and provided it isn’t fundamentally injurious to them or others, it is to be honored. And we are to be there listening, supporting, reflecting or, as we say in the church, ministering. We have friends whose daughter, at a very early age, contracted leukemia. Luckily, she had a physician who quickly diagnosed her and she was sent immediately to Roswell Park for treatment. Chemotherapy put her in remission ...

1331. From Mourning to Morning

2 Samuel 18:19--19:8

Sermon

Robert Noblett

... feelings of grief because of loss. It was a time for a son to mourn. Resource That Bolster In our grief we are helped beyond measure by other people. More than once, grieving people have told me how they were struck by the outpouring of care and support. People have a very spontaneous and wonderful way of surrounding us when we need them. They send notes, bring in food, offer to run errands, and sit with us. Sometimes they will tell us that they don’t know precisely what to say. That Saturday when my ...

1332. In Search of a Leader

Sermon

Robert Noblett

... story also reminds us that in matters of evaluation, God’s criteria are apt to be different from ours. The man I am remembering was quite polished. He found it easy to speak in front of groups; he was able to pray spontaneously whenever asked; he was supportive of church programs; he would often show up at people’s homes at the point of crisis; he had a kind of avuncular way about him. People in the church family would regularly comment, “Harry should have been a minister.” If this person had ever ...

1333. A Sleeping Bag God

2 Samuel 7:1-17

Sermon

Robert Noblett

... with God reminding David that God will continue to move for the establishment of David and his people: “I have gone with you wherever you have gone.... I have chosen a place for my people Israel ... I promise to keep you safe ... I will withdraw my support.” (2 Samuel 7:9-16) Those are words of establishment. Often in our work with people who have for some period been absent from the institutional church, we will hear them say, “I have to get back to church.” Often implied is, “I’ve got to ...

1334. I Saw a New Heaven

Revelation 21:1-27

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John R. Brokhoff

... When we reach Heaven by the merits of Christ our Lord, all that will be in the past, never to be experienced again. We cannot imagine what living together without sin will be like. We will all be Christlike persons, seeking only to bless and serve and support one another to the glory of God. No one will ever need to seek forgiveness from another for having wronged the other, because no such sins will be committed. Nor will sins of omission be possible. All will be peace and joy and love and celebration, the ...

1335. Forever and Ever

1 Kings 17:7-24

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John R. Brokhoff

... Moreover, God provides for us when we give to him first and consider what is left to be sufficient for ourselves. This applies to a congregation’s budget of benevolence for others and current expenses for local needs. When a congregation gives top priority to the support of others, there are always adequate funds for local causes. The story of Elijah and the widow assures us that God does care for everyone and for the least. “Cast your care upon him, for he cares for you.” Paul is confident of God’s ...

1336. God’s Great Final Day

Daniel 7:1-14

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... . His faith, and the frantic efforts of doctors who repaired his severed artery, saved his life. After seven months of rigorous therapy, Carlton was able to start playing the guitar again and even achieve fame again. Out of his experience he founded a support group called Helping Innocent People, which gives financial aid or other help to crime victims. He has contributed part of the proceeds of his recent world tour toward the fund. Helping Innocent People was born out of his philosophy of helping the less ...

1337. The Banquet

John 6:25-59

Sermon

Robert Salzgeber

... in every aspect of the church's ministry; she was thoroughly positive and encouraging. Mark smiled when Elizabeth demanded specifics. "I don't want generalities, pastor. I want all of the particulars," she crooned. "I want to know why our missionary is not being supported like he should be and what I can do to help," she continued forthrightly. Elizabeth spoke with honesty and candor about the limitations imposed on her by the stroke. She spoke of her life and death. "You know pastor, I feel so fortunate to ...

1338. The Temple Of Wisdom

1 Kings 8:22-61

Sermon

Sue Anne Steffey Morrow

... the Succession Narrative, the Book of Acts of Solomon and the History of the Monarchs. Scholars agree that 1 and 2 Kings was written during the time of the exile, when the saving history of Israel seemed to be at a standstill. 1 and 2 Kings were written to support the people coping with defeat and despair, to strengthen the people of Israel in their obedience to the law and to point to Solomon's wisdom. 1 and 2 Kings were written to point to Solomon's relation to God as a model for the people, a model of ...

1339. Path To A New Life

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Leonard H. Budd

... conversion: "Conversion means accepting, at a depth of the heart that is truly liberating, that our worth, our value, our grounding as children of God is given as our birthright. It means embracing the conviction that we are known, loved, supported and invited to partnership in being with One, who from all eternity intended us and who desires our love and friendship. Conversion means a recentering of our passion.... a realignment of our affections, the restructuring of our virtues.... Conversion is ...

1340. Tough Faith In Tough Times

Luke 18:1-8

Sermon

Larry R. Kalajainen

... God's faithfulness, but about ours. The message of Luke is that God is faithful; therefore, the way to experience God's faithfulness is for us to have faith in him, to live by faith in God, to persist in trusting God, even when appearances do not seem to support either his existence or his concern for us. The righteous person lives by faith. "When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?" That is the question this parable asks of each of us. Where is the point in your life at which you need ...

1341. The Fruitful Vine

John 15:1-17

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

... the person and message of Christ. C. Exercising Obedience -- As the body is strengthened by exercise, so the spirit develops strength by consciously ordering behavior to concur with the commands and examples of Jesus. D. Fellowship of Believers -- Using the support, encouragement and discernment of other Christians to bring us to fellowship with Christ. 4. Discipleship and Fruitbearing. (vv. 2, 4, 5, 8) If we receive the forgiving and renewing power of Christ, we should bear the fruits and give evidence ...

1342. Eating Living Bread

John 6:25-59

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

... with hope for those who trust in the God of goodness and grace. 3. The American culture has gone through a social change since World War II. Increasingly, families either have both parents employed outside the home or they have only a single parent for support. In both instances the family fills up most of its time with paid employment. One result is that little time is left to volunteer for the tasks of the church. Women earlier provided much of the volunteer time for teaching Sunday school, quilting and ...

1343. Stilling The Storm

Mark 4:35-41

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

... It is easy to have faith in theory. Confirmands are just beginning to ask the important questions. It is then their faith truly begins to grow. They must not feel our dismissal now that they have come through the rite of passage. We must offer them the support and encouragement that accompany being within the fold. Asker: Let us return to this story for one final question. What did you mean later at the end when you asked, "Who then is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?" Disciple: Usually a boat ...

1344. Proper 8

Mark 5:21-43

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

... paternalism and fathering/parenting. Jesus used the father/daughter terms as a metaphor for the positive, nurturing relationship he shared with his parent/God. Would we be more comfortable today using the inclusive terms of peer, companionship, mentor, and a sustaining, supportive relationship? Talitha Cum: Of the three Gospel tellings of this story, only Mark uses these Aramaic words which translate as "Little girl, I say to you, arise." Aramaic is the language of common folk. It is homey and close to the ...

1345. Christmas Eve

Lk 2:1-20 · Isa 9:2-7 · Tit 2:11-14 · Ps 96

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... of King Herod. After the king died, an angel told Joseph that it was safe to return home. Yes, Christmas is a story of close encounters with extraterrestrials, angels, who serve out their role as messengers, but they are not the main characters. They are only the supporting cast. The main close encounter comes in the form of the baby Jesus, who would save all people from their sins. The Christmas story is like the movie E.T. in that the main characters are children or child-like. Both ET and Jesus appear on ...

1346. Advent 3

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, Isaiah 61:1-11, John 1:19-28, John 1:1-18

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... I am not!" John defines himself more in terms of who he is not rather than who he is. When he does identify himself, it comes across more in terms of function rather than title: the preparer of the way. Clearly John sees his role as being part of the supporting cast rather than as that of the star. He is not even worthy to unloose the sandals of the Messiah (the servant's role). Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 126 (C, E) -- "The Lord has done great things for us" (v. 3). Prayer Of The Day: Liberating Lord, when we ...

1347. Epiphany 5

Job 7:1-7, Isaiah 40:1-31, Mark 1:29-39, 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... 't you say that something seems to be lacking here? Gospel freebies. Paul asserts that his only source of pride is that the gospel he preaches is free of charge. By that he meant to say that he did not make his living from the gospel but was self-supporting. Of course, in truth the gospel is always free. No one can afford to pay for it, no one can earn it. It comes gratis, a freebie. Our problem is that freebies are generally regarded as not being worth very much. That's why so many Christians still try ...

1348. Good Friday

John 19:28-37, Hebrews 10:1-18, Isaiah 52:13--53:12, John 18:1-11, John 19:38-42, John 19:17-27

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... takes place when we work as a team. When I attended high school, these principles were put into effect most every Friday when our football or basketball team played. The whole school would assemble in the gymnasium for a "Pep Rally." The team was given the message: "We support you, we're in this together; let's go out there and gain the victory." Gospel: John 18:1--19:42 1. Sermon Title: What Would You Do With The King Of Truth? Sermon Angle: In Pilate's questioning, he asks Jesus if he is the King of ...

1349. Proper 23

Job 23:1-9, 16-17, Mark 10:17-31, Hebrews 4:12-16

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Russell F. Anderson

... is defined by what you do, not merely what you don't do. Respectability is not enough. The rich man was very good by human standards, exceedingly respectable, but that isn't enough. We can achieve respectability by leading a relatively good life, supporting our community and being a good neighbor. Respectability is granted by humans. God demands righteousness, the willingness to abandon all at God's beckoning. Righteousness is a gift of God. SERMON POSSIBILITIES Old Testament: Job 23:1-9, 16-17 1. Sermon ...

1350. Proper 24

Job 38:1–41:34, Isaiah 52:13--53:12, Mark 10:35-45, Hebrews 5:1-10

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... into his kingdom glory. Some might marvel at their gall but when you look at it from their perspective, they were merely seeking payment for having left everything to follow Jesus. They hadn't learned that the kingdom was not a reward for faithful service or support but rather a gift of God. Wisdom: knowing which questions to ask (v. 38). Jesus answered James and John that they didn't know what they were asking. My wife and I were talking to another pastor, whose son was studying for his doctorate in some ...

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