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1801. Forgiven!

John 12:1-11

Sermon

Lee Griess

... us our debts." And still others say, "Forgive us our sins." Whatever the words, the meaning is the same. We come to God in need of forgiveness -- forgiveness for what we have done -- and the strength to forgive others. All too many Christians operate with an Old Testament view of God. For them, God is a God of judgment, a God of vengeance and wrath. As far as these Christians are concerned, Jesus need never have come. For they do not need his forgiveness, they do not need God's grace. In one of his books ...

1802. God, The Holy Spirit

Acts 2:1-13

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... Announcer: Thank you, Mary, for telling us what happened. Best wishes to you and your friends. The world needs to hear some good news. Here's that gentleman who wasn't impressed before. Sir, now that you have heard Peter's sermon, have you changed your views on what happened? Man: Words! Only words! When they do something for me, maybe I'll believe they have some spirit. All these religious fanatics we have running around, and they do it for themselves, never for the rest of us. Field Announcer: Are you ...

1803. The End of Babel

Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... friend over. That friend loved God's house, especially his back porch, where he could look out at all the activity down there on earth. Ahh, it was beautiful -- it was a large cabin in the corner of glory land -- nothing ostentatious, you understand -- but a great view. After supper, the friend went out on that porch. He took a big stretch, and looked out at those floating white clouds, All of a sudden, he noticed a brown speck oozing up through a distant cloud, and he yelled, "Hey, God! God, come out here ...

1804. The Son Makes Us Free

John 8:31-41

Sermon

Larry R. Kalajainen

... a "sin," but we usually speak this way just as we're about to attack the piece of cheesecake with great delight. The very fact that we trivialize the word "sin" in this way demonstrates how irrelevant a concept it has become in our personal value system and world view. We do not often speak of sin as a motivating power which drives us to act the way we do. That language seems archaic or even offensive. We're not sinners, or at least not very bad ones. And besides, God has to grade on the curve, since there ...

1805. A Scholar · Nicodemus

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Gordon Pratt Baker

... been steeped in an exclusive and Puritanical outlook on life. But not once in the course of their session together did Jesus call on him to renounce the harsh attitude and equally harsh actions of the body to which he belonged. The omission is highly suggestive in view of the Lord's scathing denunciations of the sect as a whole for its vicious and often fraudulent ways. (Matthew 23:13-36; Luke 11:12-44) Instead, Jesus asked of his midnight visitor only that he commit himself to stir up the gift of God that ...

1806. Living In The Resurrection Age

John 20:1-18

Sermon

Donald Dotterer

... and peace, in love and justice. The gospels make it very clear that Jesus was always looking forward to this resurrection. Early in his ministry, Jesus said that the temple of his body would be raised up in three days. (John 2:19-22) Indeed, it is possible to view the teachings of Jesus as instructive in the ways that we should live in this coming age, which would be inaugurated by his resurrection from the dead. The stone rolled away from the empty tomb on Easter Day is such a sign for us. It is indeed God ...

1807. Counting The Cost - Sacrifice

Luke 14:25-35

Sermon

Donald Dotterer

... pain of others. Furthermore, religion should help us to empathize with the pain of others. Because it is through this caring for the pain and suffering of others that we can rise above the debilitating limits that selfishness places upon us. If we try to view the world from the perspective of another person, as the Roman schoolboy was asked to do, then we can discover the importance of sacrifice and fairness, and begin to appreciate its fundamental role in the foundation of democracy and of our country.1 I ...

1808. Surprised By Joy

Matthew 13:31-35, Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:47-52

Sermon

Donald Dotterer

... that is breathtaking in its sweep and intensity. A majority of people believe that a good education doesn't insure getting a good job. Four in ten say working hard doesn't guarantee fair treatment from an employer. Almost half say they don't think their views will be taken seriously even if they do participate in the political process.2 Of course, nobody needed to tell us this. We all know that things are not going very well in so many areas of America's social and economic life. But nevertheless, we ...

1809. Surprised By Grace

Matthew 20:1-16

Sermon

Donald Dotterer

... . God treats us equally. We deserve nothing on our own. Everything we have is a free gift from God. The great English mystic Thomas Traherne in the 17th century advises us to enjoy the whole world, indeed the whole universe, and to be grateful for all of it. If we view God's world in this way, then we can see a beauty and experience a joy of which legal owners of property may never dream.4 We can indeed be owners of nothing, and yet be possessors of all things in God. We are created equal in our calling to ...

1810. Wedding Sermon: The First Marriage

Genesis 2:4-25

Sermon

James McKarns

In the midst of a strange and beautiful world, the first man stood in awe, looking about at the new creation. Everything was most lovely but a feeling of loneliness lingered within him. He saw the heavens with their floating clouds and flying birds. He viewed the virgin earth, displaying its mountains, lakes, trees, flowers and many animals. He was fascinated and happy but still knew he was not totally complete. Then he saw a woman, for the first time and shouted in joy that he had found someone similar to ...

1811. Of Thimbles And Thread

Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Eulogy

Lawrence H. Craig

... death the quality of your life has been diminished. God knows the seams which hold your emotions together are on this day less secure. God knows that the pattern of your days, once orderly, is now out of place. ____________ has died. Life has been changed. No matter how we view death, or how determined we are to accept her death, it just does not fit. Her death is so unexpected, so untimely. The garment of grief is not what God intends for us to wear. Yet it is a part of the wardrobe of life. It is what is ...

1812. To The Father's House

John 14:1-4

Eulogy

James McKarns

... similar to living in a tent. The gospel was written later, by the apostle John. He describes life beyond this earth, as living in the Father's house -- quoting the words of Jesus. I think these two brief readings give a graphic picture of how we human beings are to view life in its entirety. Here, on this earth, we are the tent people. A tent is not built but pitched, because it is meant to be only temporary. In these tent-days of our lives we stay but a brief time and then journey on. We are called pilgrim ...

1813. I Found It!

Luke 15:1-7, Luke 15:8-10

Sermon

Carl B. Rife

... in an attempt to be intellectually respectable, God got turned into an impersonal being or force. God became an "it" in most philosophical systems. One thing that helped me more than anything else was to understand that God is personal and is not an "it." Such a view holds its weight intellectually because the highest thing we know on the human level is human personality. If that is the highest thing we know, then God can be no less than that, God cannot be an "it." God is at least like a person. Some have ...

1814. Warning! In Case Of Rapture This Car Will Be Unmanned.

Mark 13:1-31

Sermon

Carl B. Rife

... look at and say that the time is right for Jesus to return. Another response of some people was a more secular outlook that developed over the years that as human beings made progress, that progress was equated with the spread of God's kingdom. That view was particularly prevalent at the end of last century andbeginning of this century. Then we saw that so-called kingdom human progress is not always steadily in the right direction. It is hard to make a case that we are steadily progressing toward God's ...

1815. Lent 1

Luke 4:16-30 · Psalm 103:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Jack Brownlee

... know if Jesus is the Messiah, we know that there are several ways of being blind." "And more than one way to be imprisoned. We were wrong to expect Jesus to be other than what he's always been -- a friend." ______________ Coming up the steps to the roof, the view of a million stars mingled with the soft breeze and the light music coming from the tavern below. Quietly a shadow moved toward the sleeping mats. "Joshua ..."

1816. Lent 4

Luke 13:18-22 · Joel 2:12-19

Bulletin Aid

Jack Brownlee

... actually finding the thing we have lost, how come I can't get over the missing ring?" "Oh Sarah, there are things we find within ourselves which God has given us. Abilities. Love for the law. Through the law we have a sense of justice and righteousness. We have a view of hope. The man who divided his money lost a portion of his estate, but he found a son who would be willing to stay with him and expect nothing more than to be a servant. The best part of life is not in the getting, but in being able ...

1817. Palm Sunday

Bulletin Aid

Jack Brownlee

... or three inches out of the robe then stuffing it back. The two boys, excuse me, young men walked toward the plaza where the fountain and the laundry were both located. They discussed how the Bar Mitzvah had changed their opinion of who they were and how they viewed life. Last year they did these same chores as "boys" and it did not bother either of them. "But when I am a man, I put away childish things," they quoted from the teachings of the Pharisaic Rabbi, Gamaliel. It is a terrible thing, this 13th year ...

1818. Uncle Hilbert

1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Psalm 19:1-14

Illustration

John E. Sumwalt

... home to his mother so they could have fresh curd for lunch. In the afternoons Hilbert would get out his bike. For some reason his mother wouldn't let him ride it in the mornings. It was a beautiful red and white Schwinn with headlights, reflectors, rear view mirror, side baskets, an oompah horn, a license plate that said Packer Backer, and long bushy squirrel tails dangling from each handlebar. It was the envy of every kid in town. Hilbert used to let us ride it sometimes on the way home from school, until ...

1819. For Freedom

Galatians 5:1-15

Illustration

John E. Sumwalt

... patriotic songs from a stage which has been set up next to a statue in the center of the park. Later there will be fireworks. The old veteran smiles as he takes it all in, and then he carefully maneuvers himself into a spot where he will have a good view of all the activities. He takes out a sandwich and a small thermos of coffee. Then he settles back into his chair to watch and enjoy. After a while a group of young people comes by. They select a spot under a maple tree, not far from the old veteran ...

1820. Strong Faith For Weak People

Romans 14:1--15:13

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... , For to see good in action is what everybody needs. Faith is something more meaningful for all people when couched in positive terms. Christianity is strongest when it is represented by love in action. Parting Thoughts Live for something, have a purpose, And that purpose keep in view; Drifting like a helpless vessel Thou canst to life ne'er be true. Half the wrecks that strew life's ocean, If some star had been their guide, Might have been safely riding, But they drifted with the tide.(Author unknown)

1821. Putting God In His Place

Matthew 6:33

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... into pieces. The only way that we can do this is to put God in his place; and his place is at the center of our lives. This means that God must become our main guide to living, and everything else must rotate around him. That is, everything must be viewed in relationship to God, for he is of first importance to us. As Jesus said, "Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these (other) things shall be yours as well." (Matthew 6:33) In order for God to be at the center of life, we must accept him ...

1822. The Light Of The World

John 8:12

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... seen. But sometimes the light is out of the sight of the person who needs it. When that happens, we need something to reflect the light so that it can be seen. Let me show you what I mean. I have a bright light here, that I shall hide from view. (Place it in the box.) Now look up at the ceiling. (Reflect the light up by using the mirror within the box.) You cannot see the flashlight (or lamp) that is the source of the light, but when I reflect the light off the mirror, then it can be seen ...

1823. Proper 20

Mark 9:30-37

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

Gospel Note This particular passage is apparently directed toward certain false Christologies that turned Jesus into a docetic divine messenger and granted his followers an exalted status. Contrary to that view, Mark asserts not only that suffering and death were the destiny of Jesus, but also that discipleship is not a matter of the greatness of priority and prestige; that true "greatness" resides in the humble assumption of such despised roles as servant and child. Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns ...

1824. Prayer for Transfiguration

Mark 9:2-13

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... when Jesus became white as light before their eyes. This experience was uniquely theirs to behold and they fell to the ground, overwhelmed with awe. For a fleeting moment, they received a glimpse of your glory and the bright cloud overshadowed them. Help us to view clouds as a wonderful reminder of your presence. As we search the skies for cloud formations in order to anticipate the weather, let our search remind us of the need to prayerfully scan for signs of your will for our lives. When the fleeting ...

1825. Proper 15

1 Kings 2:1-12, Psalm 111:1-10, Ephesians 4:17--5:21, John 6:25-59, 1 Kings 3:1-15

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

CALL TO WORSHIP Praise the LORD! Give thanks to the LORD with all your heart. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Wise God, forgive our foolish preoccupation with things that don't matter. We are reluctant to open our minds to new ideas and broader views. We are content to love you with less than all our minds. We resist the discipline of study and sharing and self-evaluation that could help us to grow in wisdom like your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! Jesus said, "As the ...

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