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1626. Entertaining Tips for Christians

Luke 14:1-14

Sermon

Alex Gondola

... thing God can give: joy and peace and satisfaction and grace and forgiveness of sins. Imagine Jesus looking up at the angel and smiling and saying, "Guess who's coming to dinner!" And, when the angel shakes his head and says, "I don't know, Lord," Jesus continues: "I've invited sinners. I've invited anyone who's ever broken God's laws. I've invited husbands and wives who have betrayed each other. I've invited children who have let their parents down. I've invited parents who feel like they have failed their ...

1627. Wedding: Older Couple, Previously Married

Bulletin Aid

Derl G. Keefer

... bless and ordain. Let your blessing rest upon them forever. In the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen. The Exchange Of Rings Pastor: (Groom), please place on (Bride's) finger the ring you give her as a symbol of your devotion to her, and continuing to look into her eyes, repeat after me: Pastor (Groom Repeats): (Bride), I give you this ring as a symbol of my love. May it remain always to you and to others a symbol of my fidelity, and may God graciously bless our marriage. Pastor: (Bride), please ...

1628. Wedding: Short Service

Bulletin Aid

Derl G. Keefer

... of God and his people. Covenants are binding and not to be entered into lightly or irreverently. There will be times of doubt and insecurity, but stand steady -- your love for each other and God will hold your love tightly together. Are you willing to continue the taking of these sacred vows? Couple: Yes, we are. Let the vows be binding upon us for the rest of our lives. Pastor: (Groom), please place the ring upon (Bride's) finger and repeat these vows after me. Pastor (Groom Repeats): I, (Groom), take ...

1629. Wedding: To Join Your Paths (for a widowed/divorced, older couple)

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Derl G. Keefer

... definition. We have a hard time being that selfless. But how wonderful it is in those moments when love does show through as it was meant to be. I pray that you will have many such moments, (Bride) and (Groom). They will be the building blocks for your love to continue to grow. This love you have for each other is truly a gift! Cherish the gift. Nurture it with all the time and tender care you can give it. And give thanks always to the Giver, for it is God who made you and will give you all the faith ...

1630. Every Shot I Ever Hit

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... to ask. I have a friend I'd like to bring home with me." "Sure," they replied, "we'd love to meet him." But the son continued, "There's something you should know. He was hurt pretty badly in the fighting. He stepped on a land-mine and lost an arm and ... bread in the hands of the communicants onto my hands. I think of two things when that happens. First, I remember God bled and continues to bleed for us. Second, I remember we are called to bleed for Him. Dietrich Bonhoeffer explained it this way in The Cost of ...

1631. The Half Pencil Doctor

1 John 3:11-24

Sermon

David O. Bales

... medicine. It's what you're good at. It's what God called you to. I'm sorry if Della doesn't agree, but the whole rest of the world does.' I asked him to stay in medicine for another year before making a final decision. I said, 'Will you continue for another year? Whatever you decide I'll honor.' He said he would, and that he'd write to let me know. "Well, it wasn't a year, it was about fourteen, fifteen months, and I was starting to wonder, but at Christmas an envelope came including only his business ...

1632. Pontius Pilate,Pragmatic

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

... reprimanded me for persecuting him and his followers. He showed me the truth of his holiness, of my sin, and of the forgiveness he won for me through his death. Pontius: So, you mean to tell me this troublesome truth continues on from the grave? Paul: More than that, more than just teachable truth continues; he himself lives even though he died, he conquers death, he is the way, the truth and the life. Pontius: This is all very well, inspiring even. But practically speaking, I just don't see the point of it ...

1633. A Living Witness

Acts 9:32-43

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... That faith comes in our acts of compassion. That faith comes in our witness of God's goodness in our lives. Living sermons speak volumes of love. We live in a society where barriers of race, culture, gender, sexual preference, and economic status continue to separate people. Racism, hate crimes, discrimination, and mean-spiritedness are increasing even among those of us who profess faith in Christ. Do we really have to put others down to lift ourselves up? These divisions occur when we lack a willingness to ...

1634. O Give Thanks To God

Deuteronomy 26:1-15

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... said, "Okay, you haven't said much. Let me have it. I know I've got a lecture coming." I said, "Oh no, not a lecture, just a lesson." We began to pray prayers of adoration, thanksgiving and praise. We cried out to God and thanked him for his continued protection and care. You see, although my friend had slid 575 feet on the pavement and grass, when he came to a stop within seconds a passing paramedic stood by his side. Several seconds later a passing physician came to his aid. Our prayers took us back over ...

1635. Following God's Lead

Joshua 5:1-12

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... . When faced with challenges to our faith, we should never forget that the strength that we need is related to a covenant and promises that God has initiated on our behalf. The circumcision of the young Israelites and the Passover meal served as reminders that God's faithfulness is continued down through many generations. A young woman asked her pastor to pray hard for a need that she said God had not answered. The pastor asked, "What do you mean when you ask me to pray hard. Do you mean you want me to pray ...

1636. It's Part Of The Plan

Drama

Karren Boehr

... forget the past, my family, and still have them destroyed. The whole clan would starve in that miserable land of Canaan, and my past would be over. I am an Egyptian now, a son to Pharaoh, not the son of a miserable sheep herder. (Pauses as he continues to pace) Yet, what my brothers meant for harm, the God of Jacob ... Jacob, my father ... meant for good. Who else could have heard the voice of Jehovah in this God forsaken land? These people worship idols made of stone, the moon, the stars. Who else could ...

1637. The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Us

Drama

Karren Boehr

... slave, but a son (a daughter); and since you are a son (a daughter), God has made you also an heir (Galatians 4:6 NIV). (Song fades out) EZEKIEL: (Puts both hands on Joel's shoulders) Oh, Joel, my dear brother, it will be so glorious to watch these saints continue to grow with God's spirit. Their hearts are ready. As the prophet Hosea said, "So let us press on to know the Lord. His going forth is as certain as the dawn; And he will come to us like the rain, like the spring rain watering the earth." JOEL ...

1638. All Things Hidden Will Be Revealed

Drama

Karren Boehr

... 2ND SAINT: (Equally bewildered, also speaks haltingly) Hello ... 1ST SAINT: Ah ... nice day ... 2ND SAINT: Yes ... nice day ... 1ST SAINT: Well ... ah ... if I didn't know better I'd guess this must be heaven ... or at least the gates of heaven. 2ND SAINT: (Continues to look around) You know, I'm sort of getting the same general picture. The Gatekeeper ... the books ... those must be the Books of Life. (Gestures toward books) 1ST SAINT: (Looks around) Amazing, it's almost like I pictured it would be. Though ...

1639. It Used To Be The Two-Bottom Plow

Drama

Karren Boehr

... once threatening but have since been resolved, this play is especially relevant for congregations or groups where traditions continue strong and change is difficult. Setting: A rural setting, small town coffee shop Characters:1ST MAN: Older ... new day and a new age. We've seen a lot of changes, and I'm guessing we'll see a lot more. And as long as you and I continue to pray, we'll know what's right. (Gets up from the table) Well, got to get moving. It's almost lunch time. 2ND MAN: (Rises from table) Me, too. ...

1640. It's Called Forgiveness

Matthew 6:5-15

Drama

Karren Boehr

... You're already in. What do you want? 2ND BROTHER: (Calmly) I was wondering if we could talk? 1ST BROTHER: (With a sneer, continues to read paper) We haven't talked in years. There's nothing left to say. 2ND BROTHER: Brother, I have come to ask ... very own brother. He told me my only right was to forgive. I'm beginning to realize how much of Christ I will never know if I continue to hate you, my own flesh and blood. I ask, in all humbleness, that you forgive me, and allow me to become the brother God wants me ...

1641. Robin Hood?

Matthew 5:33-37, Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 5:27-30, Matthew 5:21-26, Matthew 5:17-20

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... be a play of action. I ain't seen nary a battle yet. FRIAR: Dear friend, duck your sweaty head in a pail of patience. JOHN: Why, I ought to ... (he grabs for the Friar) ROBIN: Be resourceful with thine energy, John. Let Tuck say his say. Continue. I wouldest knoweth more of this prayer. FRIAR: Firstly, the Bible teaches us to pray for those who rule over us. JOHN: The Bible? When did he learn to readeth? ROBIN: Never thee mind. FRIAR: I cannot readeth, of course, but I heardeth the Abbot readeth the Bible ...

1642. A Blind Man Sees

John 9:35-41, John 9:13-34, John 9:1-12

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... , you have to watch out when people are spitting. DISCIPLE: It's all right. It's holy spit. NARRATOR: Are you finished? Good. May I continue? Jesus made some mud with the saliva and put it on the man's eyes and said to him... BIRD: (FLYING BY) Hey! That's ... the mud. DISCIPLE: That's all right. It's holy mud. NARRATOR: Well, anyway, Jesus needed some mud. Now that that's settled I will continue. Jesus made the mud and put it on the man's eyes. JESUS: Go wash in the pool of Siloam. (JESUS EXITS) NARRATOR: And he ...

1643. The Lord, The Holy Spirit

Acts 2:14-41, Acts 2:1-13

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... aloud with joy and love; and I do not know but I should say, I literally bellowed out the unutterable gushings of my heart. I continued in this state for quite a long time until I was interrupted by one of my choir members, for I was then the leader of ... for me. "Why me?" I asked, a bit nettled. "Why not the unsaved?" "Because you need the power of the Spirit!" was their answer. They continued on in their prayers and after some weeks I invited them to my office one day to talk about the power of the Spirit. " ...

1644. The Future Of The Church!

Matthew 11:25-30

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... ? I wonder ... (HE STRUMS AGAIN) I was thinking ... maybe the only reason the Church has lasted as long as it has is that people that make their living at it, I mean the ministers and others, well, maybe they keep it going just so they can continue to make their living. RUTH WILLIS: (ENTERS WISTFULLY HUMMING A TUNE) Hi, Barn. BARNEY: Hi, Ruthey. (HE STOPS STRUMMING) RUTH WILLIS: Whatcha doin'? Practicin' a new song? BARNEY: Very funny. You know I can't play. RUTH WILLIS: Well, what then? BARNEY: Well, I was ...

1645. Getting Ready for The Coming Messiah

Mark 1:1-8

Bulletin Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... for pleasure, as adult book stores suggest; but as our search for meaning as key to everything we are and become. John the Baptist paved the way for that meaning to come and to lodge in our lives. Stewardship Stewardship Challenge: How are we continuing our stewardship of preparing for the Christ-event? What form does it take? Do we resemble leaves floating on the river current, going where carried, saying nothing about, having no control over our direction and destiny; or, have we heard John the Baptist's ...

1646. The Season Of Renewal

John 3:1-21

Bulletin Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... down ways that you choose to live on the periphery and in the darkness. Conclude with prayer in which we ask forgiveness for living on the periphery and in the darkness. Response "I Am the Light of the World" Introduction to the Word of Acceptance and New Life God continues to invite us to live on center and in the light. We can do nothing about our response to the Good News up to this moment, except to allow the Spirit of God to forgive our past. Are we willing to do that? (One minute of silence.) Pastor ...

1647. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

John 6:25-59

Bulletin Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... to hear the words of Jesus the next time we begin to grumble. Read verses 35-40 from a modern translation (suggested translation: The Cotton Patch Version by Clarence Jordan). Response "Lord, Have Mercy" PROCLAMATION Message with the Children of All Ages Continue the theme of grumbling. Ask the children if they ever complain about anything. What's your favorite way to complain? What do you hope will happen when you complain -- that your complaint will be stronger than the one denying your request? Probably ...

1648. The Season Of The Nativity

Luke 2:21-40

Bulletin Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... for you, then it never began; for as W. J. Cameron has stated, "There has been only one Christmas (the rest are anniversaries) and it is not over yet." So, how will you celebrate Christmas in this worship hour? (One minute of silence.) Response Leader: Will you continue to celebrate his birth? People: We will! We do! Hymn of Praise "Angels, We Have Heard on High" Prayer of Praise Thanks, God for inviting us to the birth of the world's Savior. Teach us how to keep on receiving him each day. (Perhaps you will ...

1649. Gifts of Lent III: A Family Gives Their Home

Luke 22:7-38

Drama

Donald Neidigk

... disciples first saw Jesus alive after he had been crucified. In this same room, the Holy Spirit was poured out on the church at Pentecost. Here with the reassuring words of Peter, I learned to trust Jesus as my Savior. For many years the Jerusalem Christians would continue to meet here. Who would ever have thought that because my mother invited Jesus to her home, offering him a room to celebrate Passover, the world would be so blessed? I'm so glad you would come and see this room and hear my story. But you ...

1650. Moving At The Speed Of Light: Nazareth: Family Ties

1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

... you will quote to me this proverb, 'Physician, heal yourself ...'" and the discussion took up Capernaum and the desire of the people of Nazareth for Jesus to do at least as much for his clan in Nazareth as he has done for that other place. And Jesus continued, his words to family, friends, and townspeople no longer gracious: Truly, I say to you, no prophet is acceptable in his own country. But in truth, I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Eli'jah, when the heaven was shut up three ...

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