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1701. Show Us The Father

John 14:5-14

Sermon

Alexander H. Wales

... us through this time. He also promised us a peace that we had never known. We got it that day. After all the turmoil, all the fear, all the confusion, when the Spirit came to us that day in Jerusalem, every doubt, every question, every struggle faded away. To be touched by God's power in such an incredible way -- there's no describing it. My anxiety was gone. I knew that I didn't have to worry about anything. Even my greatest fears seemed to subside. In one sense, I was as naked as a newborn baby. But at ...

1702. Second Sunday In Advent

Sermon

David M. Oliver

... human rights. You and I can make a difference where we are if we are willing to take a stand. Don't wait for someone else to do it. Be the first to light your candle. And let your light shine! Let us pray. Dear God, we have been blessed, touched, inspired and warmed by the light others have shared with us. Help us now to take our light, to lift it up with courage and conviction. May we embrace the wonderful secret of the light of Christ: that you can and will use us as we are and where we ...

1703. God, The Holy Spirit

Acts 2:1-13

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... on the Sea of Galilee, or sweeps in off the desert, there was this roar. We didn't know what to make of it. Nothing was being blown around the room. There was something like, oh, I don't know how to say this ... something like flames of fire that touched each of us. Field Announcer: Fire? Mary: It's hard to say what it was. Nothing burned. We didn't panic, although it was startling. It was not scary, odd as it sounds. But we were excited. When we finally got over the initial shock, we just sort of babbled ...

1704. Boaz: I Am Blessed!

Ruth 4:13-22, Ruth 3:1-18

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... Naomi, her mother-in-law, to take care of her after the deaths of their husbands. Naomi's deceased husband, Elimelech, was a near kinsman of mine. I felt a warmth for such a one as that, who looked after her. I ordered the men not to harass, embarrass, or touch her. Indeed, I asked them to let some stalks of grain drop deliberately, that she might pick them up. I fed her lunch at the end of that day. After she threshed it, she had nearly three fourths of a bushel of grain to take home. Ruth was naive, but ...

1705. Josiah Speaks: An Ancient King Brings Greetings

2 Chronicles 34:14-33, 2 Chronicles 34:1-13

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... of the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Moses, David, and Hezekiah. I was able to perceive that He alone is God. He alone is worthy of worship. In a sense, even my name is prophetic. In your language it means "healed by God. "Certainly, I found His healing touch, and our nation, Israel, found healing. In the eighth year of my reign, I sought after Him. I soon began a purge of Judah and Jerusalem. The altars to Baal we tore down, but the real effort began in the eighteenth year of my reign when I sent Shaphan ...

1706. Pentecost Communion Meditation: Monologue Of A Saint

Acts 2:42-47, Acts 2:14-41

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... could put in Peter's mouth the purposes of God, who, from all eternity, planned to create a community of people who would sing and speak of His praises, and who had a plan for my life --Amazing, that this great communicator -- the Holy Spirit, could reach down and touch this spiritually indifferent heart, and make me a part of the family of God. What a community He created! I'm a son of the living God, the Everlasting Father, the King of Kings.You know what that makes me? Why, I'm a prince -- a nobody like ...

1707. It's Hell, I Say: Herod Speaks

Matthew 2:1-12

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... unclean. They refused to accept Roman rule. They began to overemphasize aspects of their religious ritual. For example, Roman guards throughout the empire carried imperial standards. These were poles that bore the Roman insignia at the top. These standards would, at times, touch off riots among the pious Jews. They took them to be a violation of the commandment to make no graven image. They even forbade the use of coins that bore the emperor's portrait. You Christians -- you have the same commandments -- Do ...

1708. A Scholar · Nicodemus

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Gordon Pratt Baker

... burial -- an act in itself constituting open witness of commitment to Jesus -- while Nicodemus had brought myrrh and aloe to the extent of 100 pounds to enhance the last fond rites for the dead (John 19:38-42) in a manner befitting One whose life had so profoundly touched their own. It was a bold witness, openly defying a pompous ruler who could be a deadly foe and putting at stake all the two were or ever hoped to be. Nor did Pilate permit the witness to pass unscathed. For tradition tells us that for his ...

1709. A Patriot · Dysmas

Mt 27:38 · Mk 15:27 · Lk 23:32

Sermon

Gordon Pratt Baker

... likelihood the two had known one another from their youth. Apparently the passage of the years had done nothing to dim the relationship between Jesus and Dysmas since each seems to have knowledge of what the other was doing, suggesting they had kept in touch through all of their country's travails. For when the third man on Calvary railed at the crucified Jesus, taunting him to work another miracle, Dysmas roundly rebuked him, "Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And ...

1710. Life As An Investment

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

Donald Dotterer

... is a place where one can encounter God in perfect fellowship, but it is also where serpents of doubt and despair can rise up. It is a place where agonizing struggles and decisions take place, but it is also where angels come to minister to us when we need the touch of God's loving hand upon our lives.5 My friends in Christ, we are indeed called by God to invest in faith and to grow in love. In order to find peace and happiness in living, we must be people who are willing to make things happen in our ...

1711. The Condition Of Mercy

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

Donald Dotterer

... and participation in a supportive community, the demon of alcoholism can be defeated. However, the abuser cannot be delivered unless he or she truly wants to stay sober. The personal will to change is the critical factor. So it is also with mercy and forgiveness. We need the touch of a Mighty Hand to do that which is impossible for humans. We need the strength of a higher power and the community of faith to be merciful and pure in heart. However, there is no use in asking God to help us unless we desire in ...

1712. Playing In The Streets

Zechariah 8:1-23

Eulogy

James W. Weis

... women shall again sit in the streets of Jerusalem, each with staff in hand because of their great age. And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets." People were bringing little children to [Jesus] in order that he might touch them; and the disciples spoke sternly to them. But when Jesus saw this, he was indignant and said to them, "Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. Truly I tell you, whoever ...

1713. In His Redeemer's Arms

Mark 10:13-16

Eulogy

Charles R. Turbin

... , and it is his faith and ours, in that one and the same God, that even allow us to be here tonight. We have come to worship him. Faith in the risen Christ is the very beginning of a new life. Christ is in the now ... he is able to touch us and give us blessings and peace now. And yet, his presence tonight is only the beginning of the victory and the resurrection God has in store for all his children. That's the Easter promise. Oh, none of us can fully understand it, I suppose. And we really don ...

1714. "The Rejection Of Royalty"

Psalm 22:1-31

Sermon

R. Sheldon MacKenzie

... both Adam and Jesus is one that Mark would have us make. People who were crucified were put to death in a location at eye-level with the traffic that passed by.The body of the victim was bent in an "S" shape to keep its feet from touching the ground. As he hung dying, the criminal was frequently subjected to the taunts and tortures of heartless folk who saw him there completely helpless.In his dying, Jesus was despised and rejected by passers-by,by religious leaders and authorities,and by those who were put ...

1715. Lent 1

Luke 4:16-30 · Psalm 103:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Jack Brownlee

... we do nothing, the legion thinks we harbor Zealots. Not because he is one but just because he hangs around with them." "If you thought that you would have cast him down and stoned him." "We ..." "Caleb, there was something more. You know that Jesus has always been more in touch with God than you or I could ever be. Am I right? We've never been quite able to understand him. You know that. And that's not since he moved to Capernaum. He's always been that way." "I know." Caleb paused to think about his long ...

1716. Palm Sunday

Bulletin Aid

Jack Brownlee

... and grain don't need shekels. For us it is a tax, not an offering. What you do and who you are must be given to God without the need of money changing. If the Herodians cannot accept you and who and what you are then the temple has lost touch with the people." While it is the men who speak of the household of faith of Israel, it is often the women who close the discussions about running the house. As the day of the Passover approached, carrying the water jar was easier and easier for John. He and Mort ...

1717. The TV Revolution

Sermon

Michael Rogness

... themselves wondering, "What's happened to good preaching?" "Where have all the good preachers gone?" Preaching has fallen on hard times. There are several reasons for this malaise. Some pastors don't work very hard on their sermons. Some are out of touch with their congregations. Others are ineffective public speakers. Much preaching is theological fluff. Another part of the problem is that people in the pews have such a wide range of expectations from the sermon that it is impossible to satisfy everybody ...

1718. Creative Preaching

Sermon

Michael Rogness

... to respond to Christ's love by reaching out in love to others. A high school teacher stood up and told how "... when I was an infant my parents brought me to church, not for a symbolic ceremony but for a real miracle at the altar in which I was touched in baptism by Jesus. It was also important as I got to an adult stage when I could make decisions for myself and choose my own way. I asked God to guide my life, to be part of my life, to help me daily and to lead me ... I will ...

1719. Delivery

Sermon

Michael Rogness

... I never believed her, because I did not feel angry. Not until I saw myself on video was I appalled to realize how right she had been. I looked angry because I was tense and nervous. Honest Delivery Much is said about "charisma," that extra touch a great communicator has. Charisma isn't the issue for pastors. Charistmatic speakers draw attention to themselves. Our concern is that the message be heard. For that to happen, good delivery is essential. Some think effective public speaking is a matter of bombast ...

1720. Praying To Win

John 14:5-14

Illustration

John E. Sumwalt

... mat until the buzzer went off ending the first two-minute period. The second and the third periods were the same. Each time Rolland was turned onto his back almost immediately, and each time he strained and pushed and somehow kept his shoulders from touching the mat for the required two seconds. The Royal heavyweight pushed him back and forth across the mat several times, trying almost every pinning combination in the book, but this time Rolland would not be pinned. When the final buzzer sounded, the Royal ...

1721. For Freedom

Galatians 5:1-15

Illustration

John E. Sumwalt

... to confront the young people. One man yells out, "I fought for that flag! I will not see it abused like that!" "Hey man, it's the Fourth of July. We're just showing the colors." "Not like that, you're not. The flag is not supposed to touch the ground." The sound of their impassioned voices can be heard all through the park. People come from every direction to see what the fuss is about. Before long there is a large crowd gathered around the flag. The shouting continues, with both sides getting louder and ...

1722. Do You Want To Be More Spiritual?

Romans 8:1-17

Illustration

Clement E. Lewis

... ." Total commitment to God through Christ is the best means of finding that life and peace. When we are truly spiritual persons we often find that we have considerable influence on others. These lines may well serve as our prayer. May every soul that touches mine, Be it the slightest contact, get therefrom some good, Some little grace, one kindly thought, One aspiration yet unfelt, one bit of courage For the darkening sky, one gleam of faith To brave the thickening ills of life; One glimpse of brighter sky ...

1723. For Goodness Sake

Mark 10:17-31

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... of goodness. High standards of morality in concept and performance cause us to be known as good. Genuine spirituality lived to the best of one's capacity as a person adds to goodness of the soul of the individual and those whom he or she touches. The highest good is that which enriches this life and assures eternal life. It is important that we, as Christians, remember that goodness alone is not enough. We must also be justified by faith, through our Lord Jesus Christ. Morality and pure performance are not ...

1724. How God Is Heard Today

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... making this presentation, practice producing a sound with the glass. Dip your finger in the water to moisten the tip of it. Then slowly run your finger--palm down--around the rim of the glass. Vary the pressure and speed until you produce a high pitched sound. A light touch works best. Lesson: By rubbing your finger around the rim of this glass a vibration is set up in the wall of the glass. This sound is then amplified by the glass so that it can be heard. Let me show you what it sounds like. One of the ...

1725. Through Others Too Far Away

Matthew 7:12

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... the affect of our influence upon others. Materials: Obtain six small objects, such as wooden spools, wooden craft beads, or plastic film containers. Tie a piece of string to each object and suspend it from a rod. Arrange the six items on the rod so that they are touching each other. When you swing the first object so that it hits the others, the last object should swing away from the group. Lesson: It is usually not too hard to see the way our actions affect the people who are near to us. We do something ...

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