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1426. We're All Presents

Illustration

Editor James S. Hewett

... and beamed a smile as bright as the Star as she said, "Look at me, Daddy! I'm a present!" Her words were truer than she realized! Our children are indeed the most wonderful gifts God gives us, at Christmas or any time. We may appreciate the gifts of talents and skills, either God-given or acquired; but do we consider our children as divine gifts—presents from God? What is more unique and special than our children? To help us understand the kind of God we have, the Lord went so far as to send us God's own ...

1427. The Road of Life

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Author Unknown

... to learn trust. I forgot my boring life and entered into adventure. When I'd say, 'I'm scared," He'd lean back and touch my hand. He took me to people with gifts that I needed, gifts of healing, acceptance, and joy. They gave me their gifts to take on my journey, our journey, God’s and mine. And we were off again. He said, "Give the gifts away; they're extra baggage, too much weight." So I did, to the people we met, and I found that in giving I received, and our burden became light. At first, I did ...

1428. In Search of a New Life

Revelation 21:1-5a

Sermon

King Duncan

... who could not use his feet. It was St. Paul whom God used to give this man new hope--new life. Paul, looking at him intently, said in a loud voice, “Stand upright on your feet.” And the man sprang up and walked. He had been given a great gift--the gift of a new and improved life. Of course Paul himself knew what it was to be made a new person. Saul the dread persecutor became Paul the dynamic preacher. New teachings--new life--new hope--new direction--that is what the Gospel is all about. We can be new ...

1429. A Strange, New Math

John 17:20-26

Sermon

Glenn E. Ludwig

... me just mention four briefly. First, the fact that God's strange math works, that 1 +1 + 1 = One, means that we are stronger together than we are apart. Think about that for a moment. We are stronger together than we are apart. Our ones equal one -- a whole. The gifts that God has given each of us individually are to be joined together to benefit the whole. We are to be a living organism, a body, that works together in ways we cannot work apart. This means we need to share our ...

1430. Join in the Singing

Isaiah 35:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... God. We no longer wander without a purpose or aim in life. We are walking with God. We are walking toward Zion. The Highway of Holiness is leading us home. Pastor Jon Walton tells of a Christmas season a few years ago when he was searching for a gift for a child in his family. She wanted an old-fashioned typewriter, and he had to search hard to find one. He found just the right typewriter in a repair shop. The rough-looking young man working behind the counter noticed Pastor Walton’s clerical collar, and ...

1431. Beyond a Friendly, Cuddly Christmas

Matthew 2:13-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... that poor pet hamster. It is neither friendly nor cuddly. It is almost the anti-Christmas story. Christmas is supposed to be warm and soft, a story that would look good on Instagram. Cute baby Jesus flanked by Mary and Joseph and donkeys and sheep. The Magi bringing gifts and following a star. The angels singing in the heavens and the shepherds rejoicing in the fields. It’s a story that is almost made for social media. But that’s not the end of the story. Before we can even get out of December we run ...

1432. If Your Cry for Help Is Loud Enough...

Luke 17:11-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... passing guard tossed a Bible into his tiny cell. Brother Yun writes, “I knelt down and wept, thanking the Lord for this great gift. I could scarcely believe my dream had come true! No prisoner was ever allowed to have a Bible or any Christian literature, ... , He had not forgotten me and was in control of my life.” (4) “I knelt down and wept, thanking the Lord for this great gift.” Jennifer Wiler made the point in her blog that most of us would not have thanked God for the Bible. We would have begged ...

1433. Lord of the Sabbath

Mark 2:23-3:6

Sermon

George Reed

... than to give us the freedom to follow God more closely. Every day, we pay the price in poor health and tense relationships. Each week, we break the heart of God who sees us needlessly adding to the stress and burden of life rather than enjoying it as a gracious gift. There are few of us who would refuse to cook or buy a meal on Sunday for a starving child because it would desecrate the sabbath and yet every day the love and grace of God is denied to others because they do not meet up to the expectations we ...

1434. Making a Difference

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

Molly F. James

... eternal. God is. We need to put our faith in God. We need to live a life that first and foremost is focused on love of God and love of neighbor. Whatever assets we may have, however much money in our bank accounts is, secondary. Financial wealth is a gift, and one that may not last. Just because we don’t make money our first priority doesn’t mean money doesn’t matter. It matters a great deal. It enables us to have food and shelter, to get an education, to travel, and to have fun experiences with our ...

1435. The Art of Impersonation

Matthew 5:21-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison.” Let that sink in. You think your sin is only between you and God? We all bear the image of God. If we are in conflict with each other, then we are in conflict with God. The gift Jesus is referring to is the sacrificial animal laid on the altar and killed to atone for a person’s sins. But Jesus is saying, “Forget about the sacrifice! Go deal with the sin. Humble yourself, confess, repent, reach out, be reconciled.” Worship is being in the presence ...

1436. Installation of Officers

John 17:1-5, John 17:6-19, John 17:20-26

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Heth H. Corl

... you give to us, but also through the work you require of us: Convince us of the joy that awaits us in this coming year as we accept the challenge to be in your service. May we see our time, talents, and tithes as sacred gifts to lay on your altar instead of burdens to avoid. We pray through Christ, who prayed on our behalf for faithfulness to do the work you have called us to do. Amen. CONFESSION Forgive me, Lord, for the times I have accepted responsibility, and failed to be responsible. Forgive me ...

1437. A Soldier Gives His Wine

Matthew 27:45-56

Children's Sermon

Donald Neidigk

... not just the rich, but poor and ordinary people too. For whatever reasons Jesus drank the wine vinegar, I'm glad he did it. It tells me that even if I don't have a very good or fancy gift to bring Jesus, if it's the best I have, he will receive it. Let's thank Jesus for receiving even our very ordinary gifts. Prayer: Jesus, you are the King of the whole world and deserve the very best. But like the soldier, sometimes we don't have very much to bring you. Thank you for accepting even our ordinary small ...

1438. Should We Wash One Another's Feet?

John 13:31-38, John 13:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... and we have resources that differ. But all of us matter to the Master. That is the first thing we need to see from this story of the washing of the feet by Jesus. We are to love one another in such a way that even the least gifted among us is exalted in our fellowship. Here’s the second thing we need to see: None of us is spiritually superior to the others. We are all sinners saved by grace. Actor Bruce Marchiano played Jesus in the biblical movie Matthew. Marchiano was so affected by that experience ...

1439. The Gathering at Cana

John 2:1-11

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... last shall be first! We all get God’s best. The most important thing of all perhaps to remember is that signs are clues, hints, gifts that point to Jesus. They give us clues to the identity of the Savior. They give us hope for our lives and for the world. ... bride chambers fast, while the bridegroom is with them?” Jesus speaks of the new covenant, of himself as the messiah and the gift and promise of God. His miracle of wine is that he signifies the coming of the final promise. The wine Jesus creates is ...

1440. The House on The Rock

Lk 6:12-49 · Mt 5:1-12

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... finds, and for everyone who knocks, the door will opened. Is there anyone among you who, if your child asks for bread, will give it a stone? Or if the child asks for a fish, will give a snake? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask him! In everything, do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the Torah and the prophets. Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide ...

1441. Lord of the Sabbath

Luke 5:33-39, Luke 6:1-11, Luke 7:18-35

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... things to keep the same. “We like the old way of doing things.” How many times have we heard that in the church? In our lives? New is scary. But God is the Master of Creativity, of Making Things New. And the Sabbath is our Sign that God is gifting this “newness” to us --newness of spirit, redemption from fear and sin, healing from sickness, a welcome into new life. Jesus used a great metaphor to show us about how you can’t always keep things the same. And I thought I’d show you in person what he ...

1442. The Sweet Fragrance of Brokenness

Luke 7:36-50

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... these herbs are brought out by the crushing and the breaking of their seeds, their bark, so must we and all our self-centeredness be crushed, as Christ was crushed, so that we may be released to the freedom of eternal life, to inherit God’s beautiful garden gift. When we go into the world as Christians, we take that garden with us. Our souls reek with the fragrance of God’s grace. And everyone who comes in contact with us can smell the sweetness of Christ’s mercy and love through our Body that is the ...

1443. Soul Food

Luke 9:10-17, Matthew 14:13-21, Mark 6:30-44, John 6:1-15

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... God’s kingdom had come, and all people would be fed, and abundance would follow for all God’s faithful. Bread also provides community, and a social bond. For the Jewish people in particular, bread is broken together, and thanks is given for God’s gift of a good harvest. The area was filled with grain fields. Beth(lehem), the house of bread in Hebrew, was the place of birth of the Messiah –the Bread of Life. When the people are finished eating, Jesus’ disciples gather up 12 remaining baskets of ...

1444. Mending Fences

Luke 16:1-15, Luke 16:16-18

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... extra money saved from those you have cheated of their discounts, and you announce a profit-sharing plan that will be distributed to all of the company’s loyal customers. You meet with them personally to hand over the checks and present them with a personal gift from the company, and the CEO. People are happy. The CEO commends you for your quick thinking. And for repairing the damage you had originally done with the trust of clients. You still are going to lose your job. That trust is broken. But you have ...

1445. The Good Husband

Isaiah 54:1-17, Isaiah 55:1-13, Isaiah 56:1-8

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... communities but have not been welcomed as their own “family.” Out of all of these, God will create a new “people.” An enlargened community. This is the “act” of the husband –the one responsible for bearing, or rather causing a people to bear. The gift of bearing a people. Children. The Head of the Household is coming home. And he will come “home” to an inclusive people, a people faithful to Him again. God’s people may have wandered, but they are all worthy of “dwelling” in the tents ...

1446. Who is That Crouching at Your Door?

Genesis 4:1-26

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... roamer of the earth, who comes in humility before God. He depends entirely upon God for his livelihood. He trusts God. And he expects nothing in return. He gives not just a mere portion of his crops as Cain did out of duty. But he gives to God his best gift from the love of his heart –the best sheep of his pasture, and the best cuts and fat from it. His regard is for pleasing God, not for receiving God’s favor. And it is upon this beautiful and humble heart that God gives divine gaze. And you can almost ...

1447. Lion of Judah

Gen 49:1-28, Judges 13-15, Matt 4:12-17

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... ’t take it? Today, you need to accept God’s forgiveness and redemption for your life. God is ready to heal you. The moment you confessed whatever it is you’ve done, God has already forgiven you. All you need to do is forgive yourself, to accept God’s gift of healing, and to dare to look at yourself in the mirror and see God’s lion tattoo written upon your heart –“Lion’s Pride.” Look! Look again! Have the courage to see your faults, but lion up to see past your faults to the Lion King who ...

1448. Dangerous

John 12:12-19, Zechariah 9:9-13, Zechariah 9:14-17

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... and again must send us out into the “diaspora” in order to help us understand that the Holy Spirit is the ultimate change agent. By God’s power….not ours comes radical and revolutionary change. By God’s grace, not our judgment. By God’s gift of resurrection, not by our sentences upon others. The power of that one song written by Millard changed so many lives. Because songs are stories. In the wake of early Methodism, it was songs and stories too that changed lives. When people read the little ...

1449. A Robot in the Pulpit

John 14:15-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... life around titles or accomplishments or image. When you base your life’s purpose on external values or achievements, then you are always living with a divided mind. Nothing is ever good enough. You never know when you have fulfilled your purpose. Jesus gave us a gift when he took this conflict away from us. When Jesus commanded us to love one another as he loved us, he was removing our own agenda and priorities and replacing them with his own. The moment you accept Jesus as your Lord, your life purpose ...

1450. Rock of Salvation

Exodus 17:1-7

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... and we too ask, “Is God really with us?” “Or not?” The story of Moses and the people at Massah and Meribah, as the death of Jesus, reminds us that God is always with us. And when we rely on God’s power and might, authority and salvific gift of grace, we will be fed and quenched with the Living Waters of His salvation forever and ever. May this time of Lent quench your thirsty spirit, and may you acknowledge the Source of all power, glory, and love. Jesus Christ our Lord. [1] https://www.abc.net.au ...

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