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126. A Fruity Life

Ephesians 5:8-10

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... Aim: The fruit of being in the light. Props: An apple, orange, banana, and a bag in which all three are hidden. Lesson: Do you know what? Sometimes in the middle of church I get hungry. Do you ever get hungry while you're in church? (response) What do you do about it? (response) Well, today I came prepared. Hold up the bag. The first thing I did this morning was go to my garden, I dug down in the dirt and I pulled up this banana. If any of the children challenge you ignore them and continue. Then, I ...

127. The 3 Rs of a Holy Life

2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... are ambitions for God, ambitions for the good, ambitions for the gospel and its implantation into the new creation. This is the “one mind” that Paul urges the Corinthians to have together. This is how “wholeness” becomes “holiness.” We ARE responsible. We ARE responsible because we are enjoined to join as one mind, one heart, one dream for the sake of the gospel. III. Relationship In the early centuries of the Christian church there were a number of fervent believers who sought to deepen their ...

128. Atonement for an Unsolved Murder

Deuteronomy 21:1-9

Understanding Series

Christopher J. H. Wright

... is often when the OT seems most culturally remote from us that we need to pay closest attention to its challenge. What ought to strike us from this law is not the oddity of a cow with a broken neck in an uninhabited wadi, but the expected response of a whole community through its civic, judicial, and religious leaders to a single human death. In our society, a violent death has to be particularly gruesome or shocking (e.g., of a child or of the defenseless aged) to become even newsworthy, let alone a matter ...

129. Three Parables about the Unfaithfulness of the Jewish Leaders

Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 21:33-46, Matthew 21:28-32, Matthew 21:23-27

Teach the Text

Jeannine K. Brown

... obey in spite of saying he will. Jesus makes the correspondences clear (21:31–32): the Jewish leaders are like the son who, in the end, does not obey, and tax collectors and prostitutes are like the obedient son. It is the latter’s proper response of repentance and faith to John’s call to righteousness that constitutes and produces their obedience. 21:31 The first. The parable’s thrust is about the importance of action, although not necessarily in contrast to words—as if the point were that the ...

130. Jesus Is Tried before Pilate and Sentenced to Death

Matthew 27:1-10, Matthew 27:11-26

Teach the Text

Jeannine K. Brown

... Rome, but somehow precisely through his representative death. God’s ways are not ours: Jesus comes as a king who gives up rather than asserts power to bring about God’s restoration and people’s salvation. 2. Matthew shows that, in the end, all humanity is responsible for Jesus’ death. It has been a stain on the history of Jewish-Christian relations that the words of 27:25, “His blood is on us and on our children,” have been used not only to focus blame (exclusively) on Jews but also to inflict ...

131. Song of Promise

Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:39-45

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... of hope that cheers you when you’re down. It’s a dream that we lift up, one that keeps us going with lifted chin and set jaw. And as long as it stays a dream….we can imagine a different life, but we don’t have to take the responsibility for it. Sometimes we want dreams to stay dreams. Yet we need dreams. We are a people who need those songs that bring us hope for a different future. We are a people who sincerely desire a different kind of life, especially for those in difficulty and pain. Our faith ...

132. Jesus Teaches the Essence of His Being

John 6:60-71, John 6:25-59

Sermon Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... without good reason, all the while hoping that our wings will sprout. Forgive us, Lord, and make us aware that nothing will be right with us in our leisure, our work, our knowledge, our goodness, until we are right with you through the Christ. (Author unknown, revised) Response "God Be Merciful to Me" Introduction to the Act of Pardon Even though we bail out on God, God refuses to bail out on us. No matter how we behave, God pursues us as "The Hound of Heaven," in Frances Thompson's great and powerful poem ...

133. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 13:1-31

Bulletin Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... Lilje. I invite you to read them before tackling this subject. I wrote one sermon based on this theme, titled "Raptured Into the Second Coming, or E.T.A. Later Than You Think." (If you want a copy, send me $3.00 and a SASE.) Response "Rejoice! Rejoice, Believers" STEWARDSHIP Stewardship Challenge It's time to give up game-playing, not only about Jesus' return, but to give up game-playing, period. Have Petula Clark, or a soloist, sing, "Games People Play." (Popular song) Hymn of Commitment "My Lord! What a ...

134. Take Care Of Each Other!

Ezekiel 33:1-20

Sermon

Keith Hammer

... you as an updated version of a story you learned in Sunday school. It is the story of Cain and Abel and as such it is one of the oldest stories in the Bible. From the very beginning, we who share the Judeo-Christian faith have learned that we are responsible for one another. This is a negative story, to be sure. Yet, all the same, it makes an early impression on our consciousness that not only are we to not do anything to hurt other persons, but as children of God we are to care for, help and watch out ...

135. Abounding Love

Philippians 1:9

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... to be full of love, don't you? Well, the Apostle Paul told the people in the early church that he wanted them to have a lot of love. He said, "It is my prayer that your love will abound more and more." How can we be filled with love? (response) By letting Jesus fill our hearts. So the next time you see a glass of water, remember that just as water that overflows from a glass still leaves the glass full, love flowing out of us leaves us full of love. Let's Pray: Lord, fill us up with your ...

136. Ruling Peace

Colossians 3:15

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... ) A king is ruler of his kingdom. His word is what matters most in that kingdom. Application: Did you know that you have a kingdom right inside of you? Where do you think God makes his kingdom? (response) Yes, in our hearts. Holding up the king: Let me ask you. Who is the ruler of your kingdom? (response) The Apostle Paul said, "Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts." If the peace of Christ rules our hearts, then we shouldn't be afraid and we shouldn't worry. If someone treats us badly, do we treat ...

137. Wonder Bread

Luke 4:1-13

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... you get something spiritually related but, if not, then suggest something. Do we need our parent's love in order to live? (response) What about the lessons they teach us? (response) What kind of lessons do they teach you? (response) Do your parents teach you what an A and a B and a C look like? (response) What else do they teach you? (response) Do they tell you not to hit and not to tell any fibs? (response) You know we need to be taught how to behave. Application: So, you see, we don't live by bread alone ...

138. Work and Worship

Luke 10:38-42

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... you look busy and distracted stirring and cooking.] Oh, I am so glad I came to church this morning! Motion to a place behind one of the children. Hand me some of that garlic over there. (response) The children will likely play along with you. If not motion again: Some of that garlic right there behind you. Hurry it up now! (response) As I was saying, it's good to be in church this morning because I do enjoy cooking and making all this delicious food for you to eat. Taste the food from the ladle. Hmm? Needs ...

139. Sign of the Times

Luke 12:54-59

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... coming, and you hear the thunder in the distance, and that means it's going to rain. Hold up the branch. What do I have this morning? (response) What color are the leaves? (response) They are green because it's still summer. What is going to happen to the leaves in a few weeks? (response) If they don't know: Are the leaves going to change? (response) What colors? (response) All those colors are a sign that something is on the way. What is on the way? How is the weather going to change? (cold, winter) And ...

140. Kingdom Order

Luke 14:1-14

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... taken from you and given to another. And if you try to get the second place ribbon, it will taken from you and given to another, and your third place ribbon will be taken from you and given to another. What do you think Jesus was trying to tell us? (response) It doesn't matter whether we are big or small, whether we are fast or slow, or whether we are strong or weak. What matters is if we care for one another. All of us can help the child who sits by himself at lunch. We can be a friend ...

141. How Do You Know?

Matthew 11:1-19

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... was God's Son. So he ask a couple of his friends to go talk with him and ask him, "Are you the one, are you God's Son, or should I look for someone else?" Lean forward and whisper loudly with surprise: You know what Jesus said to John? (response) He said, "You go tell John what you have seen and heard me do. When I touch the blind cover your eyes? they can see again uncover your eyes. When I touch the crippled continue touching the appropriate body parts they can walk again. When I touch the sick they ...

142. Happiness

Matthew 5:1-12

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... then focus on that. Try to hide the sports object. Lesson: I have a question for you this morning: What makes you happy? (responses) With the items hidden behind your back and the jar out in front: Well, I have some things I want to show you. After each ... I am going to be happy! Application: Each of us has something in our life that makes us happy. What makes you happy? (response) It could be chocolate chip cookies or a special toy or a pet. Happiness is pretty important. Jesus even talked about happiness. He ...

143. Life Beyond Bread

Matthew 4:1-11

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... that work? (because she/he loves me) Who teaches you to put on your clothes and tie your shoes? (mom, dad) Why do they do this? (because they love me) So you need the food but you also need your mom and dad's love and guidance don't you? (response) I think that's what Jesus meant when he said, "You can't live by simply eating food; you need the teaching, the care, and love of God as well." Remember that things hold up the props are needed but remember also that the most important things—what life is ...

144. Love is...

John 14:15-31

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... 'am," and immediately go and do what she told you. It will be the best Mother's Day ever if you do this. Listen to something Jesus said; he said, "If you love me, you will obey me." What did Jesus mean: If you love me, you will obey me? (response) He was telling us that the best way to show our love for God is to obey him and do what he tells us to do. This is also the best way to show our love for Mom. We need to do what mom tells us to do. If she ...

145. Only A Child

Jeremiah 1:1-19

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... a person stands on a cliff that is 700 feet straight up, and throws a rock 30 feet from the base of the cliff, what is the angle formed if one draws a line from the rock to the person on the top of the cliff?” Who knows the answer? (response) Doesn’t anyone know the answer? (no) Why don’t any of you know the answer? (we’re not old enough)Oh, I see. You are still children, and you haven’t been taught that yet. Then let’s do something else. Hold up the car keys, and choose a ...

146. Walking on Water

Matthew 14:22-36

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... ) He cried out, Lord, save me!” Jesus immediately reached out his hand and caught him, and said to him, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” Then they got back into the boat and the wind and the storm stopped. What do you think this story means? (response) It means whenever we are in a storm we might be a little afraid but we should have faith that God is going to protect us. He will never let the storm destroy us. Let’s Pray: Thank you Lord for saving us from the storm. We know you reach ...

147. Good and Bad

Matthew 25:31-46

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... put the goats on his? (left). And he will say to the sheep, “Come into heaven. You have been kind hearted. I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. I was sick and you looked after me.” But do you know what he will say to the goats? (response) He will say, “Get away from me. I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink. I needed clothes and you did not clothe me.” Now, I am convinced that you are all sheep. When you see someone who is thirsty you give them something to drink. When you ...

148. Better Than the Real Thing

John 4:1-26

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... ) You're right. We always get thirsty no matter what we drink.What if I told you that I have a drink that--lean into the kinds a bit and punch this line If you drink it--you will never be thirsty again as long as you live. (response) Interact with the kids just a bit with this idea and then produce the chalice from behind your back. Here it is! This is the drink that Jesus gives us. Churches who are giving communion and who serve the children will find it helpful to address what the communion service ...

149. The First Thing To Do With Your Allowance

Deuteronomy 26:1-15

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... ) He says that he has given you your allowance. And the Lord has given your dad and mom theirs. So, the first thing we should do…instead of buying a game or some gum, we should…what? (response) Give hold up the offering plate some of it to God. How much are we going to give? (response) Set the plate before the children. Here is a general rule that will help you. If you have ten dollars hold up the ten dollars the first thing to do is give God one of them. That’s all that God really ask of you. That ...

150. A Fool’s Tools

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

... us, and over the years a number of able writers have given us their interpretations of this drama. Christ brought it picture clarity as the parable of the talents. A man, leaving on a long trip, had called his servants together and had given them responsibility for his possessions. To one servant he gave charge of five talents. A second received two; and a third, one. Much later the man returned and again summoned his servants. He found that the first servant had used the five talents wisely and could now ...

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