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1376. The Set Face And The Turned Head

Luke 9:51-56, Luke 9:57-62

Sermon

Larry Powell

... work. The man bothers us because there is such about him that mirrors some of our own inclinations to be committed to being uncommitted. It is told that a missionary preached in a remote, poverty ridden area in west Africa. He appealed for support of Christian work throughout the area and encouraged those present to give what they could toward the construction of a building which would serve as a medical clinic and a place of worship. Approximately two hours after the worship service, a young woman came ...

1377. The Politics Of Love

Luke 10:25-37

Sermon

W. Robert McClelland

... were my only hope for a decent place to live. "I was naked and you cut my welfare check so much that I could not buy clothes, you wiped out the community service agencies that were helping me, the job-training programs that gave me some chance of supporting myself, the day care centers which allowed me to work while my children received good care; you refused to provide an adequate minimum wage so that I can't afford to work anyway. "I was sick and you capped Medicaid so that I was turned away from the ...

1378. Living The Alternatives

Luke 17:1-10

Sermon

W. Robert McClelland

... would have insisted, "You might as well try to turn stones into bread." Those things just do not happen. The options, therefore, were quite clear: (a) Scold Zacchaeus for being a sinner. (b) Ignore Zacchaeus because to recognize him in any way gives tacit support to his dishonest dealings. (c) Laugh at Zacchaeus. He is, after all, a ridiculous spectacle: up a tree. But Jesus selects a forgotten option: (d) "None of the above." He asks Zacchaeus to come down from the tree and invites himself to Zacchaeus ...

1379. The Wisdom In Waiting

Luke 12:35-48

Sermon

W. Robert McClelland

... promise is as appropriate for our day as it was for Habakkuk's. Waiting for the return of Christ is disciplined believing. It is living as though God is at work in our world even though we may not be aware of it or see any immediate evidence to support the claim. Precisely when all of the evidence seems to point to the contrary and there is no reason on earth to assume that we will ever by any different, or our world changed - when it seems we are plagued by the same old temper and jealousies, troubled by ...

1380. A Faith That Burns

Luke 12:49-53

Sermon

W. Robert McClelland

... religious landscape has been enlarged to include a rapidly growing number of churches that do not identify themselves with any of the historic denominations. All are aggressively seeking converts. Because of thinning numbers in mainline churches and the need for supporters in the newer religious groups, the drive toward self preservation is in the end stronger than the desire for social change. Whether because of fear, or tiredness, or boredom, or change in the national temperament, the causes of the 60s ...

1381. Kingdom Etiquette

Luke 14:1-14

Sermon

W. Robert McClelland

... 's will requires developing a trust in the credibility and integrity of our own being. Very risky business indeed! There are no guarantees in advance that we will not be mistaken. We can submit our judgments to the community of faith for their support, critique, or modification, but in the last analysis we must stand alone before the throne of grace and give an accounting for our choices. Our understanding of confession, therefore, is radically altered. We make confession of our sins, not in order to remove ...

1382. Treasures

Proverbs 3:1-35

Children's Sermon

Mark A. Hultquist

... and ask Him to make it real in our lives, He will take those words we have heard and and make them stronger and stronger within us so that we have a faith that is growing. That treasure of His Word will be there to strengthen and give us fit support we used.

1383. What's Important?

Job 1:21

Children's Sermon

Mark A. Hultquist

... we have, or the things we can accumulate, or the house we live in, or the cars we drive. The most important things in life are inside of us: our faith in Jesus, the love we hold for our family and others, our willingness to help people who need our support. When we get to heaven, those are things that will count the most, not the things that we can see and hold onto in life but the things that are unseen - inside our hearts.

1384. His Suffering Servant

Isaiah 52:13--53:12

Sermon

George Paul Mocko

... it really belongs in Lent, does it not? Surely it does. Why is it here? Those who worked out the lectionary, those stated lessons for each Lord's Day, did so with the Gospel lessons as the focal point and with the other two enhancing, supplementing, supporting, giving background. The theme in that Gospel is set forth when James and John say to Jesus, "When you establish your kingdom, we want the two highest cabinet posts. We want to be your chief advisors. We want the places of highest honor." How Jesus ...

1385. Bringing Love Close

Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Sermon

George Paul Mocko

... remains a good man despite more than enough temptations and suffering to fill three lives; a God whose purposes encompass all things, quakes and gamma rays, and the meditations of a Buddhist monk; in reproduction; and even in the rebellion of an atheist. A God who embraces and supports all, to whom all things owe their being, in whom all things are held together. Such a God we can worship and hold in awe. "Hear O Israel, The Lord our God is One Lord." Yes, we worship but the command is to love. Those called ...

1386. How to Be a Christian

1 Thessalonians 3:10

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... want to do the same thing with our friends. We want them to be Christians, and full Christians. We want to share the things that we do well, and we want them to share with us the things that they do well. It is a good plan and everybody should support it. You can't drive nails into a board without a hammer, and you can't be a full Christian without prayer of love or sharing your riches. That is what St. Paul shared with his friends and it is the same thing that he shares with us today. Share ...

1387. BEING LAUGHED AT

1 Peter 2:15

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Objects: A hat that is either too large or too small, a stumble (you will have to pretend to stumble over a step), and a slip (your head and arm slip off your leg which you were counting on as support.) The idea is that when you mess up a simple thing you may get a laugh, but they are not laughing with you but at your foolishness. Good morning, boys and girls. (Trip over a step and pretend to stumble.) Oops! Now how did I miss that step? I have ...

1388. It Takes Time

Ephesians 5:15-16

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... long it takes to tell a lie? You have to think it up and then check it out so that you won't get caught, then tell it in such a way so other people may believe you, and if that doesn't work, you must tell another lie to support the one you told that no one else believed. It takes a lot of time to tell a lie. God teaches us to avoid the sins and to be careful how we walk. See how fast you can walk through the obstacle course if you do not stop at all ...

1389. It's A Small World After All

Mark 14:12-26

Sermon

Leonard H. Budd

... leaders of this world. Whether President or Premier or Secretary General they know burdens beyond our comprehension. In this common moment we would pray God's guidance upon them all - every one. And let us think of the peoples of the nations, those citizens who support their country because it is their home, their homeland. To speak of home is to speak a universal world. Boundaries are so artificial, mere ink dots upon some paper map. But homeland, that has the pulse of life. Of course, we love our native ...

1390. The Love Of Evil

Psalm 52:1-9

Sermon

Erskine White

... could clearly see what is right and what is wrong - then most of us would choose what is right. If people just had the facts, they would stop smoking, wear their seat belts or put less salt in their food. If people just had the facts, they would support disarmament. If people just had the facts, they would understand why we need more weapons. Already you can see the problem. Facts are the servants of those who use them and people use facts on all sides of every issue. But beyond the problem of getting the ...

1391. Who Is Your King?

Mark 11:1-11

Sermon

Erskine White

... to! Jesus lives in dangerous times; He has powerful enemies who plot against Him and watch His every move. We see evidence of this in the way Jesus carefully plans His entry into the city. He sends two disciples ahead to get a donkey from an unnamed supporter and Jesus gives the disciples a password. Someone will say to them, "Why are you taking this donkey?" and the answer will be, "The Lord has need of it:" That’s what this language is in Scripture - these are passwords! Jerusalem is full of spies and ...

1392. The Kindergarten Kingdom

Mark 10:13-16

Sermon

Erskine White

... was done, the Israelites crossed over on it." "When Pharaoh's soldiers started crossing the bridge, Moses gave the order to blow it up. But do you know what? The dynamite was wet and it didn't work! So Moses issued an emergency call for air support and they came just in time to blow up the bridge. Pharaoh's army was drowned and the Israelites were saved." The mother was getting increasingly horrified as her son told this story. "Is that what your Sunday School teacher taught you about Moses?" she asked ...

1393. Pie in The Sky

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

Erskine White

... pick myself up. I'm going to do the best I can. I'm going to tackle these problems one at a time, a little bit at a time. I'll find someone who can help me to help myself. I'll find a church which will give me spiritual support and practical help so I can do what I should be doing for myself." "Why are you standing around looking at heaven?" The apostle Paul had as much good news in him as anyone, but he had no time to wait for the "sweet bye and bye." Paul had an ...

1394. For The Love Of What?

Psalm 137:1-9, John 2:12-25

Sermon

Erskine White

... the deeds of their hands, even as they share it with the words of their lips. We pray for those who teach our children. Give them patience and good cheer, that they may enjoy the important work they are doing. Give them the whole church as a strength and support, that they may run but nevergrow weary in their labors. Give them children eager to learn, that they may see early the fruits of the seeds they are planting in our young. And finally, dear God, we pray for all the people of Your church, that we may ...

1395. God's Gift Of Life

Psalm 139:1-24

Sermon

Erskine White

... , which is where the church's thinking should begin on any issue. Thus, it distresses me to no end that the so-called "pro choice" churches have never offered a solid Biblical argument for their position. Many mainline churches have officially supported the right to an abortion, but they can only talk in vague terms about the Bible when they advocate for that right. Instead, official church statements talk about science and the Supreme Court - they let secular scientists and judges decide the crucial ...

1396. The Key To Confident Living

Psalm 23:1-6

Sermon

Erskine White

... buy the book on "power dressing," and learn how to gain more confidence through fashion. You can learn how to "win through intimidation." You can learn to be assertive. You can learn techniques for "positive thinking." There are a hundred seminars and support groups to help people feel more confident about themselves. And now, many preachers have taken this religion of self-esteem and wrapped it in Christian language, having discovered that it raises money over the airwaves or fills the pews of the local ...

1397. Wedding: The Crisis of Marriage

Sermon Aid

John M. Braaten

... meet the successes of life, along with its frustrations and failures - together. It's a beautiful word: together. It means you no longer need to be alone. In all the circumstances of life you will have each other and your loved ones, with their support and encouragement. Today may be a crisis, a life-changing event, but not in a negative way at all. It can be an opportunity for a wonderful adventure. Furthermore, you share the blessings of God. As you worship together, pray together, and share your faith ...

1398. Wedding: The Bondage of Marriage

Sermon Aid

John M. Braaten

... percentages. Rather, marriage must be a 100-100 proposition, with each partner giving their all, that the relationship might grow in beauty and depth. This does not mean you will stop being individuals. Even when you are apart, your love will contain the other, support the other, and recall the other. Very romantic. But you see, the concept of submission in marriage is the most romantic of all, for it asks not, "What can I get?" but, more gloriously, "What can I give so we can celebrate our oneness ...

1399. Wedding: Creating a Happy Marriage

Sermon Aid

John M. Braaten

(Name) and (name), you are wonderfully idealistic and determined to have a happy marriage. And all who are present here are standing in your corner, cheering you on. Truly you are fortunate to have such a loving family and such faithful friends, supporting you during these awesome moments when you make sacred and lifelong promises to each other. We will stand by you as you leave this place as well, because we want you to be happy tomorrow and tomorrow. However, happiness is not something we find or just ...

1400. Wedding: One Husband's Counsel

Sermon Aid

John M. Braaten

... In this moment we have come to stand by you as, in the presence of our Lord, you experience one of the most precious and important events of your life - your wedding. We are here to assure you that because we love you, we will pray for you and support you as you go out from this place. For we know that happy weddings are a dime a dozen; happy marriages are rare. Unfortunately, there are no self-help books, no "Ten Steps to Marital Bliss" which can ensure a strong, joyous marriage. But St. Peter in his first ...

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