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1526. Holy Arithmetic

John 6:1-15

Sermon

Donald Macleod

... , to him, were equally in need of redemption. He called everyone to spiritual commitment to God's will, so that their talents, gifts, and capacities could be multiplied. J. Ithel Jones of Cardiff declared, "Little is much when God is in it." It is not ... for and by a person that is wholly consecrated to him." All these put what they had in the hands of God and he multiplied their gift. "There is a lad here ..." 1. For us in our day, there lies here, first of all, the secret of our redemption. God takes, we said ...

1527. A Sleeping Bag God

2 Samuel 7:1-17

Sermon

Robert Noblett

... what they want is something quite different. We offer what we think they want and what they need is light-years away. A husband offers something material, but his wife is hoping for a gift from the heart. A parent offers a child money or toys, but the child wants not gift, but parent. Paul Tournier, in The Meaning of Gifts, tells of a husband who had a collection of pipes. Each time his wife had a birthday, he would offer her a pipe “to enrich the collection.” For an unknown reason, her husband finally ...

1528. Wisdom for the Living of These Days

Proverbs 2:1-22

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... of alcohol, non-prescription drugs, and tobacco. How foolish it is, for example, to waste one’s life on smoking which causes 1000 deaths daily! It is reported that each cigarette takes ten minutes off an average life-span. The wise person recognizes that life is God’s gift. The human body is the temple of the Lord. As such, we are responsible for keeping it healthy and strong. In his wisdom, God will end our lives according to his purpose and plan for us. What is Wisdom? Do we know what we want? We may ...

1529. Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

Drama

Suzanne Fisher

... : Happy tears filled the creatures' eyes. Fred/Joan: I heard the angels say: Angels: This is God's Son, sent to you, bringing love and joy today. ALL sing first verse "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" Narrator: They wiped away joyful tears. Fawn: Look around for gifts to give. Narrator: But all they had was their stable stall, the home in which they lived. (ALL pick up hay, approach cradle, kneel, and hold out hay towards cradle.) Narrator: Joyfully, led by Moose, they began to bring new hay to make God's Son ...

1530. Proper 7

Mk 4:35-41 (5:1-20) · 2 Cor 5:14-21; 6:1-13 · 1 Sam 1:32-49 · Job 38:1-11, 16-18 · Ps 9

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... acceptable time; now is the day of salvation" (v. 2b). Carpe diem is Latin for "seize the day." Paul's point was that God had taken the lead in Christ to reconcile us to God. A window of grace is now open to all. Therefore, seize the day, grasp the gift of eternal life that is now being offered. Offered for a limited time. We're all heard advertisers urging us to "Act now!" "This offer is only good for a limited time!" Such language seeks to move us to act NOW. Paul makes the same point. This gracious offer ...

1531. Proper 8

2 Corinthians 8:1-15, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, Mark 5:21-43

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Russell F. Anderson

... rich in God's grace (v. 9). They are encouraged to give freely of what they have, not what they don't have, so that there might be equality. The Corinthians will then be enriched by the abundance of praise and thanksgiving to God that will overflow from their gifts. The phrase "the one who had much did not have too much and the one who had little did not have too little" comes from Exodus 16:18 and refers to the gathering of manna during the wilderness period. Gospel: Mark 5:21-43 A portion of Mark between ...

1532. The Gospel Of Our Calling

Romans 4:1-25

Sermon

Mark J. Molldrem

... trade in the British Empire long before the new America began to think about it. You see, just because we are heavenly-minded does not mean that we are no earthly good. Quite the contrary! You have been called in the forgiveness of sins to life everlasting. It is a gift that comes to you through Baptism to claim you by the grace of God, so that you might know who you are and whose you are as children of the Heavenly Father. You have been called in the forgiveness of sins to life everlasting. It is a ...

1533. As Is

Ephesians 2:1-10

Sermon

Mark J. Molldrem

... of the glory of God. But, God's love is so great that God is willing to take us as is. That is grace; that is "the gift of God." Now, if you have gotten in the habit of getting down on yourself, you are just going to have to stop doing that. Not because ... sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Then, he truthfully adds that we can be set right with God only by his grace as a gift: as is. To live by faith is to accept God at his word. When he says he loves us, while we were yet sinners, believe him and ...

1534. God Doesn't Ask A Fig Tree To Produce Bananas

Luke 13:1-9

Sermon

Lee Griess

... . Some have wonderful singing voices. Others have graceful bodies. Some are artists, others are good with numbers, and others still are good with people. Each of us has our own unique gifts. And the miracle that happens is that through repentance and forgiveness, those gifts are released for the good of God and others around us. When we acknowledge our sinfulness and receive God's forgiveness, God releases us from the power of sin. And only when we are free from sin do we have the possibility to become who ...

1535. Second Sunday In Advent

Sermon

David M. Oliver

... we are. Help us to begin now, not when we think we are ready. Awaken us to the simple yet profound opportunities to influence and shape the lives of those closest to us. Grant us courage to offer ourselves, our talents and resources, so that you can take our gifts and transform them into light which will bring glory to you, O God. Just as Jesus did for the blind man and religious leaders of his day, help us to be free from old, no longer faithful patterns that hinder and bind. Lord, we want to be Christ's ...

1536. The Pageant

Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1-7

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Jerry Eckert

... taken eight days after the birth to the temple for circumcision. The wisemen knew that the family would have great needs in the coming years. They learned Herod would try to kill the child so they warned the family to flee to Egypt. When they offered their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh, they knew these expensive items would help them raise the money they'd need to survive until the child was safe. They had found the child, the newborn king, the one to bring peace. And they joyfully gave to help the ...

1537. Twelfth Night

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... Announcer 1: Uh, yes ... I was asking what was happening. Mary: We were getting ready for bed ourselves when the wisemen came. Jesus was asleep, all bundled up in the cradle our relative gave us. The wisemen came in, quietly bowed before him, and laid down gifts right there on the floor next to him. (The young mother, father, and baby in the congregation come forward and take a place at the front of the church, the mother sit-ting, the father standing behind her, and the baby in the manger. The reading ...

1538. I Am Zacchaeus

Luke 19:1-10

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... tidy sum then, didn't I? No -- No! I'm not here to bleed more money out of you. In fact, I bring this gift of bread, dates, and goat milk. Wait! Wait! Don't refuse my gift -- Don't close the door -- Haven't you noticed I didn't bring the Roman guard with me? Ah yes -- you have noticed, and ... that's why you had the nerve to close the door on me. You don't want my gift? You don't think of me as a friend? You don't want to have anything to do with me? I can't say that I ...

1539. Love Promises: The Eternal Dimension

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

Michael L. Thompson

... promises to one another and to God. And we are privileged to be here to listen in on those promises. Those promises which they will make are among the most cherished gifts they will give to each other. We, too, have brought gifts for these two special people as we wish them well. But, I would suggest that a gift which they are giving to us, as we observe their promise-sharing, is the opportunity to examine our commitments to husbands, wives, children, parents, friends and our Lord. __________ and __________ ...

1540. Creative Preaching

Sermon

Michael Rogness

... Van Dyke's story, written a century ago. One of the wise men, Artaban, stopped to aid a dying man in the desert and thus missed the rendezvous with the others. To equip himself for the trip across the desert alone, he spent a sapphire, one of the gifts he had brought for the new-born king. The speaker paused for a moment and said, "That's all of the story I can remember," and stepped down. Another person in the congregation got up and said, "I know what happens next," and told how the wise man arrived ...

1541. The Miracle Of Life

Psalm 139:1-24

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Clement E. Lewis

... it is that he cares about the well-being and the nurture of each life, and of all lives together. God wants the best for all of us, and for each one of us, yet he limits himself. He created us in his image, but he endowed us with the gift of free-will -- the ability to make choices on our own, to be creative and upright by self-determination. God ordains that life should be good, and that goodness and righteousness should be our way of life, yet the determination is up to each one of us. The consciousness ...

1542. News Too Good To Keep

Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1-7

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... Suggested Hymns God, Whose Almighty Word Silent Night, Holy Night Lo, How A Rose Is Growing, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing The Bells Of Christmas Christmas Eve This is quite a night, Lord! It is good to be here for the celebration of your Son's birth. The gift has been given! Your presence has been revealed in a way we are able to understand" You have come to us as one of us. The shepherds had the right idea. They left the hillside and came down to visit thestable which contained the living miracle. They ...

1543. Prayers for Advent 4

Luke 1:46-56, Psalm 89:1-52, 2 Samuel 7:1-17, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:67-80, Luke 1:26-38

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B. David Hostetter

... most humble. We worship you, Holy Spirit, God in touch with our humanity. Glory be to God in heaven and earth. Amen. Prayer of Dedication The most majestic music is not an adequate gift of adoration to you and yet you hear the simplest song. The most precious gift is beneath your notice and yet you receive whatever is given out of the deepest poverty. Let our gifts and our lives be worthy of you as they can be only in the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the enabling Spirit. Amen. Psalm 89: 1-4. 19-26 I ...

1544. Second Sunday of Epiphany

2 Corinthians 6:14--7:1, Psalm 139:1-24, Luke 4:14-30

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B. David Hostetter

... a quiet mind, you speak our name, God of the covenant, calling us to be your servants. We are honored to serve you and to join with all people who praise you. You have blessed us with all the good things of the earth and granted us the supreme gift of your Spirit to live in us. We would honor you more fully in our bodies, living chastely, devoting our energies to serve you and others, lifting our voices to praise you, shouting in triumph as your justice guides nations. May all people praise you at last, O ...

1545. Are You Convinced?

John 16:5-16

Sermon

Larry Powell

... "every person who ever lived stands in the presence of both guilt and grace, and we have to choose which one we want to use and live with. One means ruin and disaster; the other means a new morning, a new task, a new ability, a new gift from God." Every person makes this choice. The Holy Spirit will convince the world of righteousness when we become convinced that the great work of the kingdom is not something which is designed for the Holy Spirit to do alone. "Concerning judgment (v. 11)." Christians have ...

1546. Sharing Shalom

Luke 12:13-21

Sermon

W. Robert McClelland

... is not something I earn, something for which I can take credit as if it was part of the cause and effect scheme of things. We have no ultimate claim on our blessings; otherwise they lose their blessed-ness. That I have them at all is a gift of grace which defies rational explanation. Why some are blessed with health and happiness, not to mention wealth, and others are not is a question which both puzzled and bothered the psalmists of old. It is an eternal mystery and a contemporary quandry. But that they ...

1547. Are You A Basket Case?

Deuteronomy 26:1-15

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... lay out and supervise the building of a golf course in Kuwait. Palmer went, built a magnificent course, and was paid extremely well for it. As he prepared to leave and return home, the sheik came to him and asked him what he could give him as a gift. "Nothing," Palmer said, "you've already paid me a fortune and I don't need anything at all." But the sheik persisted, "Isn't there anything I could give you? Just tell me, anything at all?" Finally, Arnold said rather nonchalantly, "O well, give me a golf club ...

1548. Christmas Requests

Philippians 4:4-7

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... lot at our house. It is called our idea book and everyone looks in it to see what kind of ideas he might find to share with other people in the family. Some of the things I check are gifts to give to others, and some of them are things I hope other people will see when they are looking for a gift to share with me. Would you like to look through my idea book and share some ideas? Maybe you will see something that you have been waiting for, or even better, you will see some of the things that ...

1549. Lent 5

John 11:1-16, John 11:17-37, John 11:38-44, John 11:45-57

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John R. Brokhoff

... , "Have a nice day." Now, they say, the smiley stuff no longer works in the present when times are harder and people have to knuckle down and get serious about doing what they have to do. "Get a life" - where does one get life? Is it earned? Is it a gift? In today's miracle, raising Lazarus from death to life, Jesus gave him life. Can anyone give life other than Jesus? Why did Jesus bring Lazarus back to life? Why didn't he let him stay dead? Since Jesus and Lazarus loved each other, we can assume the dead ...

1550. Wedding: How God Blesses a Marriage

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John M. Braaten

... only he can. It goes even deeper than that. The words, "he gives to his beloved sleep," indicate that God's blessings, his gifts, have nothing to do with success or status or the attainment of things in this world. The psalmist is telling us that the ... come as we relax in the knowledge of God's great love for us and share his love with each other. Indeed, God's most glorious gifts often come when we least expect them, in areas we would never have guessed, at a time when they are most needed. What it means is ...

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