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1826. Thomas - The Hard Worker

John 11:16

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... "the twin" because he looked so much like Jesus. Thomas was also very loyal and when he believed in something or in somebody, he believed all the way. When Jesus said he wanted to go up to Jerusalem to see his friend Lazarus who had died the rest of the apostles spoke about the danger, but Thomas talked about going even if he had to die because he went. Jesus sure appreciated that kind of friendship. I told you that Thomas was a hard worker so let me tell you why I said that. There is a story about a ...

1827. It Might Have Been ...

Luke 22:1-6, Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 27:1-10, Matthew 26:47-56

Sermon

... grew up near the temple, he may well have had contacts there. Perhaps he was chosen because he knew scribes and pharisees on a personal basis; he was a potential "in" with the religious establishment. He was soon chosen to be the treasurer of the band of apostles. He was given a major responsibility. He was not just a "name on a list" but an important member of the apostolic band. Judas must have been among those disciples who were closest to Jesus. He apparently was seated beside him on the occasion of the ...

1828. I Affirm

Acts 27:13-26

Sermon

... ones. They include the uncertainty of the future on the part of young people. They have to do with the battle between right and wrong which goes on within the human heart. All of us are buffeted by storms. We can stand firm and strong as did the Apostle Paul and say to the world about us, "Wherefore, sirs, be of good courage, for I believe." I affirm. I trust. I know. I have confidence. This is the approach which we would take this morning. Recognizing that we are all at times buffeted by the storms of ...

1829. Free to Live as Victors

1 John 5:1-12

Sermon

Charles L. Koester

... striking terms, a truth about ourselves, a truth about our impersonal society and relationships today. Shown in his painting is the magnificent entrance to an urban cathedral. Vaulted high above its magnificently carved Gothic doors are statues of the prophets, apostles, and martyrs. On the sidewalk, below the cathedral steps, move the busy throngs of people amidst the traffic of cars and taxis. Fourteen steps above, perched on a ladder, the custodian has just completed a change in the church announcement ...

1830. Sharing with Our Brothers

2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Sermon

Ewart E. Turner

... came to the factories on Mondays sober and on time. Such giving as these early little congregations practiced when any church was in need formed a brotherhood of sharing which was the forerunner of "the holy, universal church," mentioned in the Apostles’ Creed. These Macedonians - and the thousands of poor around the world today who respond to world hunger appeals - win for themselves a special relationship to God. They receive a condition of soul described by Jesus as "blessed." "Theirs is the Kingdom ...

1831. THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH

Drama

Norman D. Dow

... . To Thee all angels cry aloud; the heavens and all the powers therein. To thee cherubim and seraphim continually do cry, Holy, holy, holy, Lord God of Hosts, Heaven and earth are full of the majesty of thy glory. The glorious company of the apostles praise thee. The goodly fellowship of the prophets praise thee. The noble army of martyrs praise thee. The holy Church throughout all the world doth acknowledge thee The Father, of an infinite majesty; Thine adorable, true and only Son; And the Holy Spirit, the ...

1832. Broken Bread, Shared Cup

Sermon

Leonard H. Budd

... love for one another. Let the word or song or act be reminder that Jesus lives - through the common things of everyday, the simple words, the usual actions, the gentleness of stooping to wash the feet of one another, the sharing of bread and drink. My name is Thaddaeus - an apostle of Jesus Christ. What is your name? Are you one of us?

1833. Believable Light

2 Corinthians 1:12--2:4

Sermon

William F. Dunkle

... with the word docetic. Docetism became one of the heresies against which Saint Paul enveighed even in the Christian churches. Docetism derives from the Greek word "to seem." The Gnostics explained that Christ only seemed to be human, but really wasn't. The apostles hammered hard against this, realizing that it would tear the heart out of the gospel. Eventually Gnosticism faded away. But did it? As a structured philosophy, yes. But as a continuing threat to the gospel's purity and power, the heresy still ...

1834. Glorious Light

2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Sermon

William F. Dunkle

... restore the worst of us to usefulness, even beauty! He shares his glory. And, once redeemed and continually blest, we with whom God shares his glory become agents by whom that glory is further spread. This is how the Christian mission operates. So the Apostle Paul could insist, "What we preach is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake." Christians do not proclaim their own brightness. They only let it shine for the sake of others. As servants. Often it’s ...

1835. THE JOY OF CHRISTIAN LIVING

Galatians 4:21-31

Sermon Aid

John W. Rilling

... life: A crust of bread and a corner to sleep in, A minute to smile and an hour to weep in, A pint of joy to a peck of trouble, And never a laugh but the moan comes double - And that is life!" But that’s not the way the apostle reads it. Read on in Galatians and you will find what Paul suggests ought to happen in lives "surprised by Joy." A Christian, being one who has been rescued, redeemed, restored, liberated will find his joy in going out of his way to rescue others in danger of going wrong ...

1836. In All Things Be Thankful

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

Brett Blair

... ? God has not let you down. So, be of good cheer! As you sit down with family look around at them and ask yourself, where would I be without her? Where would I be without him? And then consider where would I be if it were not for God? The Apostle Paul wrote: “In everything give thanks.” It is not the test of faith to give thanks when the sun is shining. It is not the test of character when everything you touch turns to gold. It is not the test of our metal when we have won the election. The ...

1837. The Sheep And The Goats

Matthew 25:31-46

Sermon

Brett Blair

... It is kindness that has won the day. Of course, there is a drawback in kindness. Kindness means nurturing and nurturing takes time. Blowing a whistle will get you a more immediate result. But in the end shouting and ultimatums will never win the day. The Apostle Paul admonished the church at Ephesus: “Stop being mean, bad tempered and angry. Instead, be ye kind to one another, even as God has forgiven you because you belong to Christ Jesus.” III Third, this parable suggests that in the end we are judged ...

1838. Do Not Let Him Find You Sleeping

Luke 12:32-40; Mark 13:1-37

Illustration

Brett Blair

... tears, I got to my feet, for I could not but think that this was a divine command to open the Bible and read the first passage I should light upon. So I quickly returned to the bench where Alypius was sitting, for their I had put down the apostles book. I snatched it up, opened it, and in silence read the paragraph on which my eyes first fell: "Not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering and wantonness, not in strife and envying, but put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh to ...

1839. Surprise, It's Christmas!

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

Brett Blair

... two he was crucified along side. He is buried and except for a few fanatics is dead and forgotten. He is so natural. So like any other human on earth. And then comes the surprise of Christmas, this child was God with us. I love the way the Apostle John describes it. The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” John is saying that God pitched his tent among us in the flesh of Jesus Christ, the possibility that no one thought possible, the identity that no one identified, the divinity that no one ...

1840. Back To Basics: The Three R's of Baptism

Mark 1:1-8, Mark 1:9-13

Sermon

Brett Blair

... . That’s the first basic component of baptism. The second is righteousness. Righteousness is baptism's fruit. It is like the story of Father Damien from the 1800’s. He was a missionary to Hawaii planting churches on the island of Molokai. Being a kind of Apostle Paul to that part of the world. He planted several churches on the main part of the island, but then he discovered another part that nobody ever went to. It's a small Peninsula that juts out north from the island and is separated from the ...

1841. Jesus' Visit

John 20:24-31, John 20:19-23

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... Spirit is doing in your life. CARL: But, I have doubts. NANCE: I do too, sometimes. CARL: I know I'm a Christian, but, you know what? What if the whole thing is just fiction? NANCE: Christianity, you mean? CARL: Yes, what if it was all made up by the apostles and early Christians? NANCE: That would be a lot of material to make up. CARL: I know, but let's say it was possible. NANCE: Okay. Let's say it was possible to write the entire Bible as a work of fiction. What about those disciples? They saw Jesus ...

1842. Academics, Fanatics, and Other Disciples

Mark 1:14-20

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... , wonderful and sometimes strange, and who has created us for worship of something higher than ourselves, we give you praise and thanks for your gifts to us. You have not abandoned us in the universe, but through lawgivers, prophets, and apostles, through poets, writers, and artists, through musicians, thinkers, and researchers, through ministers, counselors, and teachers, we have received the words of enlightenment and the spirit of inspiration. And now, in these latter times of your grand scheme of things ...

1843. Confrontation in the Temple

John 2:12-25

Sermon

George Bass

... Matthew, Mark, nor John includes that account in their gospels. But Luke evidently considered the incident to be a true story that was important enough to be included in the gospel that bears his name; he was interested, as his Acts of the Apostles affirms, in telling the whole story. This incident sets the stage for what is bound to happen after Jesus grows up and begins his compassionate yet controversial ministry; a confrontation with the leaders of the Jewish faith was inevitable. John carries this ...

1844. We May Have to Change Our Name

Isaiah 61:1-11

Sermon

Richard L. Eslinger

... people, their names change too. So the promise is: "You shall be called by a new name, which the mouth of the Lord shall give." Look at Saul, persecuting the church, driven by self-righteousness and anger. And when his conversion came on that Damascus road, the apostle’s name became Paul. "You shall be called by a new name." And Paul reminds the Galatians today that all of us Gentiles once had to be named "slaves" - slaves to sin and death. But because of the gift of Jesus Christ, our names have been ...

1845. Mary Ann Was Born Again

Genesis 1:1-2:3

Sermon

Richard L. Eslinger

... . The service of Holy Baptism began with a renunciation of the darkness of the world and an affirmation of faith in Jesus Christ. The whole congregation was invited to the renewal of their own baptismal covenant, as well. Then everyone joined in the Apostle’s Creed, the earliest baptismal creed of the church. The pastor then offered the prayer of thanksgiving over the water which proclaimed God’s wonderful acts of salvation in and through the waters. It began, Eternal God, when nothing existed but chaos ...

1846. Partners in the Impossible

John 6:1-15

Sermon

Richard Patt

... of evangelizing, and all this precisely in a time when technical communications and the blessings of the media have never been more advanced or accessible to us. Are we engaged as partners in the impossible? It may appear that way. But remember the Apostle Paul. When he started out, proudly claiming for himself the title of an "ambassador" of Christ, things must have seemed almost totally impossible. The whole church consisted of a few disorganized believers in Jerusalem, a remote city of the world in its ...

1847. What God Wants Us To Do

John 6:25-59

Sermon

Richard Patt

... lives. We do not like to entertain thoughts about our repetitious sins. We grasp the things of this earth and of this time as though there were no eternal life and a future in heaven. But the Christ sent by God deals precisely with these issues. The Apostle Paul deserves to be listened to closely, for he faithfully presents us with the Christ who was sent by the Father. It was Saint Paul who wrote, "I did not come among you preaching the wisdom of the world, but I was determined not to know anything ...

1848. What’s Happened To My Dear Old Church?

Mark 7:1-23

Sermon

Richard Patt

... hands?" (v. 5, TEV) There’s a grand old hymn I haven’t seen in many hymn hooks, but we used to sing it in my boyhood church. The opening words are these: My church, my church, my dear old church, my fathers’ and my own. On prophets and apostles built, and Christ the cornerstone. All else beside by storm or tide may yet be overthrown, But not my church, my dear old church, my fathers’ and my own. Now when we hear this complaining question of the Pharisees as we read today’s Bible text, we might ...

1849. Then He Went Home

Mark 3:20-30

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... cast out demons with power; healed the sick, including a paralytic and a leper; forgiven sins (which, the scribes protested, "Only God can do"); eaten with sinners; confronted the Pharisees about their legalism; and withdrawn to the hills with his newly called apostles for a prayer-and-strategy session. By the time he reached Nazareth, he was the talk of the town. Nazareth was alive with rumors and counter-rumors. The air was blue with controversy. The controversy grew sharper when Jesus returned home. What ...

1850. Go ... Be the Church ... Do the Gospel

Sermon

... t here; the aisles of the building have become the sidewalks where you and I go about our vocations. The aisles of the church building lead to the streets where the church as the scattered people of God DO the Gospel. 3) The Gospel needs hands and feet, says the Apostle Paul. The good news of Jesus needs to be put into action. Faith without action is as good as no faith at all, warns James in his letter. 4) How our Lutheran ancestors urged us to be DOers of the Word, DOers of the Gospel! Read the records of ...

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