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Showing 1526 to 1550 of 1964 results

1526. The Great Thanksgiving

1 Timothy 2:1-7

Sermon

Patrick J. Rooney

... sharing the warmth that only such families can give. On this day of thanksgiving, many also come to give thanks for the material blessings that we have been given — for food on our tables, for plenty in our pantries, for a roof over our heads, and a warm bed to sleep in — blessings for which we offer thanks knowing that there are many around us who do not have even these simple things in life. There is another thanksgiving that is an essential part of our lives, a thanksgiving that we spend our lives ...

1527. The Home Court Advantage

Romans 12:9-21

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... outside anyone’s power to control.” So what did these two researchers finally focus on as the source of “home court advantage?” The officials. The referees. Their argument: “The officials can make the crowd happy and then surreptitiously bask in the warm glow. Away players can’t alleviate the pressure of being in a hostile environment. Referees can.” What do you think? Haven’t you always suspected that the home court advantage was really reducible to the referees? Well, not so quick. One of ...

1528. Can You Carry Your Weight?

Romans 13:8-14

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... is Endarkenment. Being dubbed “subjective” is still deemed a demeaning intellectual insult, and associated with a dark, shuttered mind. The objective scientific method is excellent for examining many things. It is much better to know that the milk went bad because of warm temperatures and bacterial growth, than to believe that it curdled because of the curse of some evil spirit. Yet it also seems to be human nature to want too much of a good thing. In the case of “objectivity” we apply and ...

1529. Stable Talk

Luke 2:1-7

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

Theme: The loving couple discuss the amazing events Characters: Mary Joseph Elizabeth Baby Jesus Nosey Donkey (optional) Tone: Mellow, warm Setting/Props: Stable setting with manger Bench Doll or actual baby Note: Two people in a donkey suit could add a little comic relief by standing nearby taking in every word. This would have to be done delicately so as not to detract from the dialogue. Approximate time: 5-6 ...

1530. The Rabbi's Gift

Luke 2:21-40

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

... beautiful. Their prayers were awesome and visitors came again from far and wide. They were nourished and uplifted and left inspired. St. Dominic’s monastery flourished like a flower in spring. And the rabbi? Well, he disappeared —never walked the woods again, but the monks who heard his teaching felt warmed by the memory of his presence.

1531. Baptism: The Light Shatters the Darkness

Genesis 1:1-5

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... Darkness is lonely, quiet, and cold. We generally avoid the darkness. Darkness is filled with uncertainty. Because we cannot see well in the darkness, we often choose not to venture out and discover what it contains. The light, on the other hand, is lively, boisterous, and warm. The light is inviting and thus we seek it with much vigor and effort. God created the light so that we could move from the darkness and seek that which is good. The creation of the light by God immediately after the heavens and the ...

1532. Commissioned for Christ

2 Kings 2:1-12

Sermon

Richard Gribble

On a warm and sunny early June day in 1943, John Francis Laboon, "Jake" to his friends, stood with his Naval Academy classmates on Warden Field; it was graduation day. These men were the class of 1944, but because of World War II raging in both the Pacific and European theaters, and thus ...

1533. Let The Shofar Sound!

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

Sermon

Ken Lentz

... -doom message with distress, anguish, ruin, and devastation (1:14-18). Modern disaster films do a good job at communicating Joel's point. Joel's day of the Lord is in our time heralded by the shofar sounding an all-out nuclear war, a global warming catastrophe, or a meteor heading straight for New York City. Today's shofars are sounding in the Middle East, in pest and genocide-ridden Africa, and in the crime-infested dark ghetto corners of American cities. For some reason, Joel assumes that his people can ...

1534. What Does It Mean to Be Blessed?

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... That sounds more like good advice rather than a blessing. Another says, “May the roof above us never fall in and may the friends gathered below it never fall out.” A much more profound blessing goes like this: “May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home. May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam. May peace and plenty bless your world with joy that long endures. May all life’s passing seasons bring the best to you and yours.” Welcome on this All Saints ...

1535. Remember the Lord

Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... about three bites of cereal and their own spit. BEFORE CHILDREN: I was thankful for holistic medicine and natural herbs. AFTER CHILDREN: I am thankful for pediatric cough syrup guaranteed to “cause drowsiness” in young children. BEFORE CHILDREN: I was thankful for a warm, cozy home to share with my loved ones. AFTER CHILDREN: I am thankful for the lock on the bathroom door. BEFORE CHILDREN: I was thankful for my wonderful family. AFTER CHILDREN: I am thankful for my wonderful family. (1) We are thankful ...

1536. Facing the Consequences

Illustration

Tim Kimmel

... the day came, I was ready for the hunt. What I wasn't ready for was what my close friend, Tom, shared with me the first night out on the trail. I always enjoyed the time I spent with Tom. He had become a leader in his church and his warm and friendly manner had also taken him many steps along the path of business success. He had a lovely wife, and while I knew they had driven over some rocky roads in their marriage, things now seemed to be stable and growing. Tom's kids, two daughters and a son ...

1537. Words From a Father

Illustration

John Trent

... her misshaped lip, crooked nose, and garbled speech. With all the teasing, Mary grew up hating the fact that she was "different". She was convinced that no one, outside her family, could ever love her ... until she entered Mrs. Leonard's class. Mrs. Leonard had a warm smile, a round face, and shiny brown hair. While everyone in her class liked her, Mary came to love Mrs. Leonard. In the 1950's, it was common for teachers to give their children an annual hearing test. However, in Mary's case, in addition to ...

1538. Where Credit Is Due

Illustration

... then learn everything about him, where he was born, the names of his family, his exploits in battle, etc. Later, upon passing this man while reviewing the troops, and at a signal from the colonel, Napoleon would stop, single out the man, greet him warmly, ask about his family, compliment him on his bravery and loyalty, reminisce about old campaigns, then pin a medal on the grateful soldier. The gesture worked. After the review, the other soldiers would remark, "You see, he knows us he remembers. He knows ...

1539. Secure and Sure

Illustration

Source Unknown

... one are conscientious believers in Christ who are saved but lack assurance. In category two are professing Christians who say, "Even though I'm living in sin, I'll make it. After all, 'once saved, always saved!'" The third group are born-again believers who enjoy a warm, secure relationship with Christ each day. The objective basis of our salvation is the finished work of God's Son on the cross. The subjective basis for our assurance is our believing the truth about Christ (I John 2:2,4; 2:15; 5:1), loving ...

1540. Hope From the Grave

Illustration

Warren W. Wiersbe

... distressed, and called her over to read the epitaph. He took her address and visited her the next day. The home was a scene of poverty and squalor. The woman's old mother was dying of asthma, and two little children, very dirty, were trying to warm themselves by a small fire. Simeon prayed with the family, visited them again, and found assistance for them. Later, the young woman told Simeon that she had been in the cemetery five hours and was contemplating suicide when he called her to read the epitaph ...

1541. Are You a Butterfly or Bee?

Illustration

James Hamilton

... ; if its dragon- mouth be shut, he thrusts its lips asunder; and if the nectar be peculiar, he explores all about till he discovers it. . . His rival of the painted velvet wing has no patience for such dull and long-winded details. . . The one died last October. The other is warm in his hive, amidst the fragrant stores he has gathered." Which type of Bible reader are you? Butterfly or bee?

1542. In the Know

Illustration

Michael Horton

... and whose miracle powers surpass that of the apostle Paul. If we are to believe Tilton's astonishing claims, there is no reason we should not include his writings in the next edition of the New Testament. Paul Crouch of the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN), has revelatory dreams and has warmly embraced the neo-Gnostic dogma. His network has become a prime distribution center for the growing movement. Kenneth Copeland also receives phrases from God in "his spirit."

1543. Take the Stairs

Illustration

Dennis Kinlaw

... . I will never forget my friend's face as he looked across at me and said, "Dennis, I was so angry that I did not take the elevator. I took the stairs to cool off." At the second landing, he bumped into a former student of his. After a warm embrace, the student asked, "Doctor, what are you doing here? Can I help you?" Then Joseph learned that this former student's fiancé was the personal secretary of the official he had come to see. The student took Joseph to the fourth floor, introduced him to his fianc ...

1544. What a Hug Can Do

Illustration

Dean Walley

... hug is "Welcome back again." And "Great to see you! Where 'er you been? A hug can soothe a small child's pain And bring a rainbow after rain. The hug, there's just no doubt about it We scarcely could survive without it! A hug delights and warms and charms; It must be why God gave us arms Hugs are great for fathers and mothers, Sweet for sisters, swell for brothers; And chances are your favorite aunts love them more than potted plants. Kittens crave them, puppies love them, Heads of states are not above them ...

1545. Anything For a Friend

Illustration

... see Mr. Washington in his office at the Institute and apologized profusely. "It's perfectly all right, Madam," he replied. "Occasionally I enjoy a little manual labor. Besides, it's always a delight to do something for a friend." She shook his hand warmly and assured him that his meek and gracious attitude had endeared him and his work to her heart. Not long afterward she showed her admiration by persuading some wealthy acquaintances to join her in donating thousands of dollars to the Tuskegee Institute.

1546. Selecting a New President

Illustration

Staff

... Who of the possible candidates is the best known as a personality to the most company people? Who is the most liked and trusted by them? Who is held in the highest regard outside the organization...in public life and "in the trade"? Who is the most warmly human in his dealings with people? Who has demonstrated the best capacity for selecting able people, and the greatest willingness to delegate authority and responsibility? Who will be apt to do the best job of keeping his desk and mind clear of day-to-day ...

1547. Second Century Rules

Mark 1:40-45

Illustration

Elizabeth Elliot

... man asks. "Colored clothes, for one thing. Get rid of everything in your wardrobe that is not white. Stop sleeping on a soft pillow. Sell your musical instruments and don't eat any more white bread. You cannot, if you are sincere about obeying Christ, take warm baths or shave your beard. To shave is to lie against Him who created us, to attempt to improve on His Work." Quaint, isn't it this example of extra-biblical scruples? And perhaps amusing. The list has constantly shifted over the 1,800 years since ...

1548. Lick to Death

Illustration

Chris T. Zwingelberg

... wolf licks the blade in the arctic night. So great becomes his craving for blood that the wolf does not notice the razor-sharp sting of the naked blade on his own tongue, nor does he recognize the instant at which his insatiable thirst is being satisfied by his OWN warm blood. His carnivorous appetite just craves more until the dawn finds him dead in the snow!" It is a fearful thing that people can be "consumed by their own lusts." Only God's grace keeps us from the wolf's fate.

1549. Hug on Tuesday and Thursday

Illustration

Maxie Dunnam

... the problem was. So, without saying a word, he simply stood, walked over in front of the woman's chair, signaled her to stand, took her by the hands, looked at her in the eyes for a long time, then gathered her into his arms and gave her a big, warm hug. You could see the change come over the woman. Her face softened, her eyes lit up, she immediately relaxed. Her whole face glowed. Stepping back, the doctor said to the husband, "See, that's all she needs." With that, the man said, "Okay, I'll bring her in ...

1550. The Traveler's Coat

Illustration

Amy Pearson

... his coat. I'll let you begin." While the sun hid his face behind a cloud, the wind began to blow; but the harder he blew, the more firmly the poor fellow held his garment about him. Finally the wind gave up. Then the sun came out and shone so warmly that the man soon removed his coat. Many times kindness and gentleness will get results when fussing and scolding can do nothing but fail.

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Showing 1526 to 1550 of 1964 results

1526. The Great Thanksgiving

1 Timothy 2:1-7

Sermon

Patrick J. Rooney

1527. The Home Court Advantage

Romans 12:9-21

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

1528. Can You Carry Your Weight?

Romans 13:8-14

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

1529. Stable Talk

Luke 2:1-7

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

1530. The Rabbi's Gift

Luke 2:21-40

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

1531. Baptism: The Light Shatters the Darkness

Genesis 1:1-5

Sermon

Richard Gribble

1532. Commissioned for Christ

2 Kings 2:1-12

Sermon

Richard Gribble

1533. Let The Shofar Sound!

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17

Sermon

Ken Lentz

1534. What Does It Mean to Be Blessed?

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

1535. Remember the Lord

Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Sermon

King Duncan

1536. Facing the Consequences

Illustration

Tim Kimmel

1537. Words From a Father

Illustration

John Trent

1538. Where Credit Is Due

Illustration

1539. Secure and Sure

Illustration

Source Unknown

1540. Hope From the Grave

Illustration

Warren W. Wiersbe

1541. Are You a Butterfly or Bee?

Illustration

James Hamilton

1542. In the Know

Illustration

Michael Horton

1543. Take the Stairs

Illustration

Dennis Kinlaw

1544. What a Hug Can Do

Illustration

Dean Walley

1545. Anything For a Friend

Illustration

1546. Selecting a New President

Illustration

Staff

1547. Second Century Rules

Mark 1:40-45

Illustration

Elizabeth Elliot

1548. Lick to Death

Illustration

Chris T. Zwingelberg

1549. Hug on Tuesday and Thursday

Illustration

Maxie Dunnam

1550. The Traveler's Coat

Illustration

Amy Pearson

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