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1776. No Other Way To Be Happy

Deuteronomy 11:1-32

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... electric chair by the authority given by the state to the judge. Now, God is our Creator and we are only creatures. By virtue of his creation, he has the right to demand certain things of his creatures. It is always right to obey God even if we do not want to obey or understand the reason for obeying. Often a child asks after he/she is told to do something, "Why must I do it?" At the time the child may not understand the reason or appreciate the wisdom of the imperative. A parent may make a rule: Get home ...

1777. A Person Approved by Christ

John 1:43-51

Sermon

George Bass

... re gonna die, but you’re gonna die in glory." Jesus might have said that when he began recruiting his disciples, but if he had, he might not have signed up many of the original Twelve. But there can be little doubt that Jesus heard what he wanted to hear when Bartholomew replied to Jesus, "Rabbi, you are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel!" This man was obviously enthusiastic about the as yet mysterious mission on which Jesus Christ was embarking. He was just the kind of person whom Jesus needed ...

1778. Life - The Womb of the Eternal

Romans 8:18-27

Sermon

Robert G. Tuttle

... was kneeling at the altar of the church and this was his prayer: "Jesus, it’s Mike I’m a drunk, but I don’t want to be one. I want to stop drinking I know it’s going to be hard. I know you can help me, Jesus. Amen." That kind of prayer opens ... through life - as on some super highway - until, her fuel supply exhausted, she is expelled down some built-in exit. Mary didn’t want that. As she saw Martha being squeezed into the mold of the world about her, Mary was saying, "Master, transform my thinking. ...

1779. Journey To The Cross V: Jesus and Simon Peter

Mark 14:66-72

Sermon

James W. Moore

... next life. The Moche Indians had obviously not heard that “You Can’t Take It With You.” This man was trying to take enough wealth with him, so he could live as comfortably in the next life as he had lived in this life. But, here is what I want you to hear and think about…There were five other people buried with him in that grave. Two male servants, two concubines… and a soldier with a sword in his hand. He was a guard sent along to protect them on their journey into the afterlife. This soldier had ...

1780. A Thinking Person’s Thankful Prayer

Philippians 1:1-11

Sermon

Raymond Gibson

... Paul’s thoughts in this prayer of thanksgiving. Only as we put first things first and only as our love grows in knowledge and insight can we understand the ultimate goal of Paul’s thoughtful prayer of gratitude. Paul concluded his prayer by saying, "I want to see your lives full of true goodness, produced by the power that Jesus Christ gives you to the praise and glory of God" (Philippians 1:11). This was no idle hope on Paul’s behalf. Paul knew that the church existed for one primary purpose ...

1781. A LITURGICAL DRAMA FOR ALL SAINTS’

Drama

Tom Eberle

... dirty pool! You don’t expect me to take on Mary. That’s like attacking my own mother. Mary: Please feel free to ask me anything you want. I don’t mind. Box: If you insist. I know you are a nice lady, and that God selected you as Miss Israel of the year Zero ... t that a little too good? Mary: You would like to know if I’m too good to be true. Box: Well, are you? Mary: If you want me to say I’m not perfect, I will say it. I’m human, I’m imperfect. Does that make you feel better? Box: Well, yes. At ...

1782. Are You Exercising Your Faith?

Mt 4:1-11 · Phil 3:12 · Gen 32:3

Sermon

Robert Noblett

... said, an absence of exercise contributed strongly to the faith’s heart troubles in the first place. His very words were these: "I want you to get out there every day and give your faith some exercise. Let it jog, let it run, let it walk, let ... but a friend no less. Doubt functions like a road sign that reads "dead end." It doesn’t say there is no way to get where we want to go; it only says that the dead end road will not get us there. We have other alternatives. Doubt serves us in precisely that same way ...

1783. Mary Magdalene, Stephanus, and Lucia

Drama

Jon Joyce

... with Dad and Mom. MARY: Did your Dad hear what ... what they plan to do with the Master? STEPHANUS: [Hesitates. He really does not want to answer and regrets that he has talked so much] I ... I don’t remember. Come on, Lucia. We gotta go. If Dad finds ... trouble, and so’ll I. LUCIA: I won’t. That Master friend of that lady sounds like a nice man, Stephanus. Why would anybody want to kill him? STEPHANUS: How should I know, Lucia? I don’t understand these Jews. All I wanna know is if we’re going ...

1784. Annas, Caiaphas, and Judas

Drama

Jon Joyce

... VOICE: "... betray me." JUDAS: [Screams in agony] It’s not a dream. I won’t wake up from it. It is over. He is ... he is dead ... and I killed him. Oh, Master, I didn’t understand you. I didn’t mean to kill you. I wouldn’t have wanted that for the world. No, no, no, no. [He pauses and, in an agonizing manner gathers his senses and, for an instant, seems sane and normal] I will go to the Temple. I will pray for forgiveness. I will ... VOICE: [Interrupts him] Pray then like this ... JUDAS: [In this ...

1785. God Made Me Do It!

Genesis 45:1-28

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... , or assume too much. My good and dear friend, Peg Cromartie, tells a delightful story of a teacher-friend of hers who teaches the third grade. Many of the children are underprivileged, but all of them delightful. One little black boy who had grown to love his teacher, and wanted to do something for her, brought her a leaf to school one day. The teacher immediately sensed that it was a special gift, so she said: "O I just love it. I’ll take it home and put it in water. My mother has a green thumb, and I ...

1786. EPISODE 2: THE SECOND WEEK IN LENT

Drama

Robert Clausen

... the kingdom you promised us. You can’t let them kill you! JESUS: Get away from me, you devil! To speak that way to me, Peter, is to become my worst enemy. You’re thinking only of what you want, not of what God wants. PETER: What does God want of us? What does he want? JESUS: He wants you to deny yourself ... every thought, every action, every passion that is rooted only in yourself ... and to follow me. PETER: It’s hard, Lord. JESUS: It’s very hard. But I’ll show you the way. MARY MAGDALENE: But ...

1787. Trumpets in Church on Easter, The Very Idea!

Mark 16:1-20

Sermon

Jon L. Joyce

... . I’ve read all the cracks by the bright boys with the fast quip, and I’m not buying it for a minute. Do you want a revue? All right. You come out of social conformity. Coming to church on Easter is just like getting bagged on New Year’s Eve. ... do this morning. In a few, brief minutes, I’m supposed to make you feel like you are living eternal life. That’s that you want, but life as we live it is so small, so futile, so restricted, so provincial, it seems we’re forever beating our heads against the ...

1788. Adultery, Cure and Prevention

Proverbs 7:1-27, John 8:1-11

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... will anyone with a marriage of that quality. Their life style follows the command of St. Paul: "Honor Christ by being servants of each other." (Ephesians 5:21) Now, I'm going to ask you to bow your head and close your eyes. If you are not married, I want you to pray silently for marriages you care about. If you are married, I invite you to repeat out loud the following vows you made before Almighty God. "I (give your first name) take thee (give the first name of your spouse...to be my wedded wife or husband ...

1789. How to do Extraordinary Things

Mark 6:30-44

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... this heartfelt plea: "I commit my family to you, O Lord; use it for your glory." Just imagine what God could do in our political endeavors if we committed each candidate to him and asked simply that the political process bring glory to God. If you want to have an extraordinary life, commit each and every part of it to God, asking that all of it bring glory to him. THE THIRD STEP TOWARD EXTRAORDINARY LIVING IS TO EXPECT GREAT THINGS. Jesus was the foremost teacher of the power of positive thinking. "Ask ...

1790. Crossing Over

Joshua 3:1-4:24

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... , a dedicated Christian, and an absolute pleasure to be around. He and I were paired against my two friends. And after Loren made birdies on the first four holes, I began to reconsider my position on gambling. I began to wonder if our opponents might want to wager some serious money on this contest, with all proceeds going to the church's building fund, of course. Gradually my excitement kept increasing and my anxiety decreasing; it turned out to be a wonderful, memorable day. I feel that same blend of ...

1791. A Haven For Troubled Hearts

John 14:1-4

Sermon

Brett Blair

... and this is wonderful, he says, I love you. Let me ask you: Have your heard your Lord say that to you? If you have not I want you to hear it this morning. - Fifth, he is frank with them, he tells them, the world is going to hate you, but don’t have ... and only One whose teachings stand above all others. He is the way the truth and the life for all men and women. III Finally he wanted them to know: If you have faith in me you will have help along the way. But what kind of help is Jesus talking about? In ...

1792. Thy Kingdom Come

Luke 17:20-37

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... I could take you today to a sign that someone erected beside a highway. It says, "Get ready! Jesus will return this week!" But a close inspection of the sign reveals that it is made of metal and anchored in cement. Obviously, the sign's creator wanted to hedge his bets. Thirty-five years ago Billy Graham predicted that the end of time would come within ten years. Of course, that did not happen. Dr. Graham stopped making that kind of prediction. Jesus responded to the Pharisees' question by saying: You don't ...

1793. Even The Bosses Wash Feet!

John 13:1-17

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... ruler who encountered Jesus. He was told by Jesus, "Go sell what you have, give to the poor, and come and follow me." The young man could not bear to part with his comfortable lifestyle, so he went away sorrowful. We Christians identify with that rich young ruler. We want to say to Jesus, "Can't we live like him during the week and get with you on weekends? We like his lifestyle but your long-term benefits." In this world, as you go up the ladder of success, you serve less and are served more. You can hire ...

1794. The Snake: A Slick Salesman

Genesis 3:1-24

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... a great fruit. The young man went to the back of the store and said to his manager, "There is some nut out there who wants to buy half a great fruit" then, glancing over his shoulder he noticed that the lady was right behind him, so he added, "And this ... that is forbidden takes on a powerful attractiveness? Yes, God knew that. But he refused to remove our freedom of choice. God wanted us to follow him as volunteers, not as draftees. God told Adam and Eve up front that the penalty for disobedience would ...

1795. Igniting the Church

Mark 9:14-32

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... he allows us the privilege of prayer! God has made us His essential allies in the redemption of the world. There are some things God wants to do in His world that are almost impossible for Him to do unless we pray. Speaking in Old West terms, we are God' ... as conductors or conduits of the only power on earth that can save souls, transform lives, and change entire cities! Don’t you want to be part of that?! Please sign up today. During those tense moments when a spaceship is launch at Cape Kennedy, one hears ...

1796. The Best Way to Help Someone

Colossians 4:7-18

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... treatment facility. But I knew from experience and prayer that any help I gave her prior to that time would simply support her addiction.” That is what you call tough love, doing what is wise rather than just what makes you feel good. If you really want to help somebody, pray first, perhaps even today during this service of Holy Communion. Then God will give you a wise formula for taking the next step in helpfulness. Then your help will be blessed and anointed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Let me tell ...

1797. Making a Name for Ourselves

Genesis 11:1-9

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... God-centered points of view. Arnold H. Glasow in the Wall Street Journal said that if we had our way, most of us would choose the front of the bus, the back of the church, and the center of attention. Those ancient people who build the Tower of Babel wanted to be the center of attention. Verse 5 is really humorous if you think about it. “And the Lord came down to see this tower that the sons of men had built. Even after humanity had done its best to construct the biggest tower possible, God had to come ...

1798. Using our Special Talents

Romans 12:6-8

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... and she helps me cut up paper and string. I never have to worry about the neatness of a project when Sally is on the job. I want you to meet one other friend. His name is Pat Picture, and what a quiet friend he is! Pat never says much, but just hangs on the ... for us. And one other thing that is important is this: it is nothing to ashamed of to let Jesus help us with our spiritual problems. God wants us to pray to Him for our help and when we get it we will be glad and strong. A BETTER WAY 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 ...

1799. The Prodigal Daughter

Drama

Maxine Dudley

... your loving me. Bring them to me as a child would bring a wound to her father to be healed. As your heart repents, I will give you peace. I will heal your pain, your sorrow. I long to embrace you and turn your darkness to light. I want you to return to me. I love you. (Silence for one minute) (Narrator no. 1 leads participants in a prayer of forgiveness or prayerfully reciting an act of contrition. Upon completion of the prayer or act of contrition, the Narrator continues.) Narrator no. 1: Jesus leads us to ...

1800. In The Beginning

Genesis 1:1-2:3

Sermon

Robert Allen

... it is the same with God! The Bible simply assumes the obvious, "God is ..." and we see the evidence of his presence. Next I want to look at a couple ways we can see his presence. I. We see his presence in the steady, unfailing order of creation. The ... . He is becoming known by the way we, his followers, live our lives every day. III. We see his presence in Jesus Christ. If you want to see the clearest evidence of God, you will not find it by looking to the heavens; you will not find it in the realm ...

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