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1776. What Jesus Saw

Mark 12:38-44

Sermon

King Duncan

... stripped of their clothes and beaten. They were fed just enough food to keep from starving to death. They lived in constant threat of death. Instead of cowering in despair, Corrie and Betsie held worship services among the women in the camp. They refused to give up their faith in a good God, even when their faith and good works had brought them to this brutal concentration camp. In December 1944, Betsie died at Ravensbrück. Corrie was released twelve days later. A few days after Corrie’s release all the ...

1777. Are We Living In The Last Days?

Luke 21:5-19

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... language so that the enemy, the Roman Empire, would not know what he was writing, but only those being oppressed on the mainland of Asia Minor would understand its meaning. The book was written to give hope that in the midst of their persecution, they would not give up and realize that in the end God would be victorious no matter how dark the day seems now. For us today, the same message holds true, Luke is convinced at the right time all things will be made right. We can count on it. Amen. [1]. Robert ...

1778. What's the Next Best Thing

Illustration

Maxie Dunnam

... moment and then asked, “What’s the next best thing I can do?” Too often we decide for the next best because we’re not willing to pay the price for the very best. We’re not willing to give up habits that are taking their toll on our physical health. We’re not willing to give up activities and relationships that are morally questionable. We’re not willing to pay the price of spiritual discipline. There’s no point in seeking a meaningful life if we are willing only to do the next-best thing in ...

1779. Two Lives to Live

Luke 6:17-26

Sermon

John B. Jamison

... I’m sure they haven’t had a decent meal for weeks. I see those who are clean and dressed, but their eyes and posture tell me they are hurting so badly that I believe they see this trip to see Jesus as the one, last effort before they give up entirely. I imagine children running around, many in tatters, many without a bath, not understanding why they were there that morning, yet all of them somehow seeming to know to stay within their group. They seem to know they are them. Once in a while, one of the ...

1780. Wedding: On The Right Track (for a long-time relationship)

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Derl G. Keefer

... Corinthians 13 and 14:1 (TEV): Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs; love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth. Love never gives up; and its faith, hope, and patience never fail. Love is eternal... When I was a child, my speech, feelings, and thinking were all those of a child; now that I am an adult, I have no more use for childish ways. What we see now is like a dim image ...

1781. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 7:24-30

Bulletin Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... . God gives us courage to be what God calls us to be" (WHK). Response "Let the Beauty of Jesus" Meditation "We take almost more care to conceal our love than our hate" (Borne). "It is time for us to reveal our love and to give up our hate" (WHK). MUSIC POSSIBILITIES Music for Preparation "Two Chorales" Hymn of Adoration "When Morning Guilds the Skies" Response to the Pardon "The Touch of the Master's Hand" Response to the Stewardship Challenge "No Greater Love" Hymn of Commitment "I'll Praise My ...

1782. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 10:35-45

Bulletin Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... Jesus' right hand and the other on Jesus' left hand. What a deal! Hot shots! Cool! Immediately, Jesus straightened them out. Being his disciple is a matter of servanthood. Define that word for the children. He said it would cost them giving up their false pride and unworthy demands. Reading of the Gospel Dramatize this by having two chairs in the chancel, with Jesus in the middle. Reenact the conversation between Jesus, James, and John. Prime several other "disciples" to show their disdain and indignation ...

1783. Would We Rather Be Comfortable Or Comforted?

Matthew 11:1-19

Sermon

Mark Radecke

... than soft raiments and reeds shaken by the wind. Before we can speak that word, we need to hear it. Listen, people of God: people who want to know and love God, people who want to know and love one another, but who are afraid. Afraid of giving up control, yet burdened by the perceived demand to stay on top of everything. Afraid of inadequacy, yet wanting to help. Afraid of giving away too much -- of money or of self -- yet wanting to be good stewards. Afraid of mediocrity in ministry, yet reluctant to make ...

1784. Proper 15

Mt 15:10-28 · Rom 11:13-15, 29-32 · Gen 45:1-15 · Is 56:1-7 · Ps 133

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... a cry. The silences of God. At first, Jesus was silent to her desperate plea. Her prayer was not immediately answered. Sometimes God seems mute to our pleas. We hear only an echo of our petition rather than an answer, it seems. When this happens, we ought not give up but keep on storming the gates of heaven. God responds to the entreaties of those who continue to seek his mercy. This is not to say that God will always give us what we ask but that he will help those who approach him with a persistent faith ...

1785. Jesus Is the Head and We Are the Body

Ephesians 5:23

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... from. (Take out the golf club, the match and the nail.) I have a riddle for you. What is the same about this match, this nail and this golf club? (Let them answer.) All of them have something that we call the same name. (Give them some hints.) Do you give up? (Let them answer.) This is a pretty tough riddle so let me give you the answer. All three things, the match, the nail and the golf club, have heads. (Point out where the head is on each one.) That may sound funny to you, but we call each of these ...

1786. The Unforgiving Servant

Matthew 18:21-35

Drama

Robert A. Lehmann

... repaying that. Solo 2: That's unbelievable. Narrator: But the servant fell on his knees imploring him: Solo 1 (Servant 1): Please, have patience with me and I will eventually pay you everything I owe. Solo 2: You'll never do it. Solo 4: Not that much. Solo 2: Better give up - it's hopeless. Solo 3 (Lord): I have pity for you, my servant; I am going to release you and forgive you the debt. Solo 1: All of it? Solo 2: All of it? Solo 4: 10,000 talents ($10,000,000)... Solo 2: Wiped out ... just like that ...

1787. Easter 5

Acts 17:1-9, Psalm 33:1-22, Acts 17:10-15, 1 Peter 2:4-12, John 14:1-4, John 14:5-14

Sermon Aid

... proclamation of the good news. 3. God's servants and witnesses must expect resistance and outright opposition from some, or many, of the hearers, because the Gospel puts people in the position where they must declare, or deny, that Jesus is Lord. People hate to give up their personal gods, even for Jesus. 4. Christ has given his assurance to his witnesses that he will be with them, regardless of what they may encounter, to the end of time. A sermon on the Second Lesson, Acts 2:4-10 - "The Priestly People ...

1788. Serving Christ

Matthew 10:1-42

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... call us to understand that the greatest gift we can give is love. Give us the ears to truly hear Your word. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often when faced with all the needs around us we have let ourselves feel hopeless and wanting to give up. Too often we would compare what we can give to the gifts of others, only to feel ours seem so small. Forgive us, Lord, and help us to know in our hearts that every kindness and gift when given with love are precious in Your sight. In Christ we ...

1789. Eat And Live

John 6:25-59

Sermon

King Duncan

... any bookstore, according to Andy Rooney, are the cookbooks and the diet books. The cookbooks tell you how to prepare the food and the diet books tell you how not to eat any of it. Orson Welles once said, "My doctor has advised me to give up those intimate little dinners for four, unless, of course, there are three other people eating with me." Champion archer Rick McKinney confesses that he regularly eats chocolate chip cookies for breakfast. He refers to "the basic four food groups" as a Big Mac, fries, a ...

1790. I Can Have Anything?

John 14:5-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... field goal ever ” 63 yards! All because he was not realistic! All because, Schuller tells us, Tom Dempsey had faith in Jesus Christ who gave him the strength to do what he dreamed. (5) Amazing things are accomplished in this world by people who believe and will not give up. Our text for the day says that you and I are capable of amazing things when we set out to serve Jesus Christ. Jesus was speaking to his church when he said, "If you ask Me anything in My name, I will do it." Nothing is impossible for ...

1791. Living by a Promise

Genesis 15:1-18

Sermon

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... heir to be found in my house is the son of my slave-woman, who will inherit all my property, as is the custom in these parts" (vv. 2-3). This father of our faith was no model of unshakable trust in the Lord. God has a way of never giving up on the recipients of his promises, however, so he takes Abraham outside to look at the stars and to count them, if Abraham is able. And at that point, the Lord renews his promise: "That's how many descendants you will have." More, the Lord inspires in Abraham faith in ...

1792. Proper 13

Matthew 14:13-21, Psalm 17:1-15, Genesis 32:22-32, Romans 9:1-29

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... Spirit, that all bitterness and hostility may be removed and the unity of the Spirit be manifest in the bond of peace. Deliver the innocent from temptations too hard for them to bear, and support those on the verge of losing faith and giving up the good fight. Have mercy on hardened sinners and those enslaved by grievous addictions. May these surrender to your higher power. Send true comforters to those who are suffering from the malice of others or by the mistreatment of the careless; any who have ...

1793. Your God Shall Be My God

Ruth 1:1-18

Sermon

Robert A. Hausman

... ! Where you go, I will go; where you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God my God. Where you die, I will die — there will I be buried" (Ruth 1:16b-17a). It is that commitment that we are left to work with. Giving up one's tradition, family, and gods for the sake of another would have been seen as a large loss in a traditional society marked by strong communal commitments. In our day, however, seldom is a person's tradition taken that seriously. The opposite tends to be true. We ...

1794. Affirming The Ash Heap

Job 2:1-10, Mark 8:31--9:1

Sermon

Wallace H. Kirby

... 's imagine this perfect person going through all kinds of trouble. If this person wants to continue living in the midst of all this trouble, then there may be some hope. But if that little spark of determination to stay alive is snuffed out, then the person feels like giving up on life before it gets more painful. But wait! We don't have to use our imaginations because such a situation has already been described in one of the books of the Old Testament. It is the Book of Job. It's the story about a man who ...

1795. The Divine Advocacy

John 16:5-16

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... . Just as the Incarnation had been evidence of God's forbearing love for the world, so would the coming of the Spirit be a sign of God's continuing advocacy for the development of our full humanity under the headship of Christ. God was not giving up on mankind. Instead, by his Spirit, he would continue to manifest his presence and power in the world to convict of sin and to lead into truth. Therefore, on this Pentecost Sunday, this birthday of the Christian Church, we celebrate two aspects of the divine ...

1796. On Sacrificing Others

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... child. ButAbraham had stuck to just sacrificing lambs. He didn'tbelieve me when I warned him that even his God would demandhis firstborn son as a gift of faith. A man has to prove how faithful he is to his God and tohis nation by being able to give up the life of his son. We've talked about that a good deal over these pastseven years but he kept saying that every child is preciousin God's eyes. But even more important, his God had promisedthat Isaac's children would one day be a great nation. Thatstrange ...

1797. The Water Wins!

1 John 5:4

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... have called the water faith, then we could say that faith won a victory. Water isn't faith, but that is a little way to show you what I mean about overcoming something and winning. God wants us to win against everything wrong and bad. The wrong things do not give up easily. Think of something bad and tell me about it. [See if you can get some replies.] That is bad. War is bad and we can't stop war with fighting. We must use our faith and love people, if we are going to win. Love comes from God and ...

1798. So You Want To Go To Bethlehem, Do You?

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... break one or two along the way. Prophetic religion, on the other hand, sees things not as they are, but as they could be, if we truly seek the will of God for our lives. Prophetic religion demands repentance and change. It takes chances, gives up the security blanket, hates moral compromise. Prophetic religion demands and expects a higher level of commitment to seeking first the kingdom of God. The message of the prophet is not, "I’m okay, you’re okay," but, "I’m not okay, you’re not okay ...

1799. So You Want to go to Bethlehem, Do You?

Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

Johnny Dean

1800. The Aim Of Preaching: To Bestow The Kiss Of Life

John 20:19-23

Sermon

James Angell

... build you with your beams? A bridge to the stars. What offer you to God, O Lights? Amenca's devotion. There's a saving optimism wrapped up within those words and phrases we may have lost. But it's not too late. Only too late if we give up on our ability to accommodate the kinds of changes that have brought us a new world of women, new worlds of opportunity for disabled persons, and for those who are sexually oriented in ways different from ourselves - perhaps even the faint beginnings of the end of racisms ...

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