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1901. The Condition Of Mercy

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

Donald Dotterer

... this about raising her children: "I wasn't able to get everything for them, but I let them know the value of things." Her method of childrearing was that of love and religion. On Sunday morning, Mrs. McDonald would take her family to church in the morning and remain there all day. "I'm a strong believer," she explains. "I don't know about man, but I know what God can do." It was the power of God that enabled Beulah Mae to do that which would have been impossible for an unbeliever. Her faith in God enabled ...

1902. Memory And Hope

Sermon

Deborah D. Steed

... on them through Abraham and Sarah a special covenantal love. This memory was recalled time and time again as Israel wandered through the centuries, as a way of calling a people back into that special relationship with God. But they were not allowed to remain comfortable with memory alone. In fact, the prophets recalled these memories specially to engender hope that the nation could once again know the goodness of the Lord. Memory that they had been blessed, and hope that once again the hand of the Lord ...

1903. Inner Experience (Wedding Sermon)

Matthew 7:24-29

Sermon

Mary Lu Warstler

... time commitment in a ceremony in the church. It must be a day-by-day growing, changing, learning, exploring, loving, hating, sharing of two unique individuals in a relationship which brings together male and female in God's plan for union, becoming one and yet remaining two. Just as we cannot as individuals live in a vacuum by ourselves, no marriage is ever completely unaffected by the outside world. Friends and family have not only gathered here today to celebrate with you, but will be a source of help and ...

1904. Answers To Consider

Job 19:1-29

Eulogy

James W. Addy

Murder Victim This meditation was preached at the funeral of a 60-year-old woman who was shot to death by her son in their home.The woman's husband was resting in another room of the home when the shooting took place. The son remained at the scene until the police arrived. We all know that a day will come when family and friends will gather to conduct funeral services for each of you. So, in that broad sense, we knew that this day would come for ____________. We knew that ____________ would die someday. ...

1905. Resurrection And Life

John 11:17-37

Eulogy

Jonathan W. Schriber

... life to the fullest -- to be sure -- but full of a gospel sense -- filled with the Spirit, with the grace, the forgiveness, the love, the power of God. I dare say, even if Jesus had not raised Lazarus from the grave, his words to Martha would have remained as powerful. For Lazarus would die again, but now for Martha and for the others and for us, through Christ -- life here and now takes on purpose and meaning. Martha would never be the same again. No matter what would come her way, no matter what would ...

1906. The Circle Of Life

Eulogy

Charles R. Leary

... in this life 85 years ago. ____________ ... baptismal name, ____________, was born ____________. On Sunday morning, ____________, he made his exit from this life. ____________ leaves memories in all who have known him as husband, father, brother, friend and colleague. Those memories will remain for as long as we choose to nurture them. The only way we Christians know how to deal with death is in terms of the resurrection. Hence I say, circle of life, because death is not the end, only the exit from this ...

1907. Warning! In Case Of Rapture This Car Will Be Unmanned.

Mark 13:1-31

Sermon

Carl B. Rife

... now? We cannot ignore or mute the teaching about the second coming. It is too much a part of the New Testament. It is too much a part of our historic creeds. It is too much a part of our liturgy to cross it out and just go with what remains. So the question this morning is: What does the message of the second coming have to do with us today? Let me share with you a few of the main themes. The doctrine of the second coming teaches that God will bring to completion in Christ what God has begun ...

1908. Lent 5

John 12:20-36

Bulletin Aid

Craig M. Sweet

... Jesus." Reader 1: Philip went and told Andrew; then Andrew and Philip went and told Jesus. Jesus answered them, Reader 2: "The hour has come for the Son of Man to be glorified. Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain; but if it dies, it bears much fruit. Those who love their life lose it, and those who hate their life in this world will keep it for eternal life. Whoever serves me must follow me, and where I am, there will my servant be ...

1909. Jesus In Gethsemane"Jesus -- Misunderstood And Alone"

Psalm 49:1-20, Mark 14:32-42

Sermon

R. Sheldon MacKenzie

... and the disciples were walking together. They were climbing a hill in the darkness. Eventually they came to an olive orchard. More precisely to a place where olives are crushed for their oil. When they came to the edge of the orchard Jesus asked the disciples to remain there while he spent some time in prayer. Then he took three of them, the inner three, Peter, James and John, and together the four men went farther on up the side of the hill a little way. The inner three were special friends. Peter had ...

1910. Lent 4

Luke 13:18-22 · Joel 2:12-19

Bulletin Aid

Jack Brownlee

... Me Go" stanzas 3, 4 Call To Communion L: Let us affirm our faith. P: We search for a way in this world and find God's redeeming love in the most unlikely places. As Jesus taught in towns and villages on his way to Jerusalem many heard but many remained unconvinced. We believe that it is our task to continue to teach as Jesus taught, helping the world find reconciliation in the love of God which is in Christ Jesus. L: Lift up your hearts. P: We lift them up unto the Lord. L: Let us give thanks to the ...

1911. Praying To Win

John 14:5-14

Illustration

John E. Sumwalt

... I won or lost. There was, however, one occasion when I prayed with all my might for our team to win. It happened in New Lisbon, at a late season meet against the Royal Panthers. After 11 bouts we were ahead by four points. There was one match remaining, heavyweight. Rolland was to face one of the biggest and best heavyweights in our part of the state. All he had to do was keep from getting pinned and we would win. It looked like David against Goliath when Rolland went out to stand across from Royal's ...

1912. With Unwavering Trust

Romans 4:1-25

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... even find ourselves staggering, wavering, faltering, and discounting our ultimate goals of faith and endeavor. But Abraham did not, though he was old, and his example is good for us. Those of us who are older persons, may find it difficult to remain enthusiastic and determined. We may be tempted to consider giving up before we should because faithfulness and energetic persistence are not easy for us, either physically or mentally. Dr. Frank Delitzch, of Leipzig University, who lived 1813-1890, was a German ...

1913. The Best Surprises

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... , found himself a forgiven man, and took up his pallet and walked home; for Mary Magdalene, who found herself free of inner turmoil, and became the first to see Jesus alive in the garden; and for those who followed Jesus' instructions to remain gathered in Jerusalem, and experienced the Pentecost. Among our greatest pleasures is surprising others with gifts and joys of life, shared in love and fellowship, and in extended meaningfulness. Such is the case when one convert can help to make another; when ...

1914. The Wonderful Mystery Of The Christian Religion

1 Timothy 3:1-16

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... his head. "Nay, friend, 'tis meant to show That 'God is love' which ever way The wind may chance to blow." It is true; no matter which way the winds may blow, Jesus Christ is the same, yesterday, today, and tomorrow, and God's love remains constant. That also is part of the wonderful mystery of the Christian faith. The hymn that we often sing in parting, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again," illustrates our confidence in the wonderful mystery of the Christian religion. Its author, Jeremiah Eames Rankin ...

1915. Vitality For Today

2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... Scott on television, are privileged each day to get a glimpse of numerous people celebrating life for a hundred and more years, some of them still active in the use of their talents and wisdom. The important thing is don't lose heart -- remain vital in your thinking and activities. Healthy attitude is essential to meaningful life in every circumstance of our being. Inner desire is necessary for playing the game of life well. It is especially valuable when we need to perform under conditions of physical ...

1916. What Are You Doing With The Rest Of Your Life?

1 Peter 4:1-11

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... with the rest of our lives. Sometimes, Father, we act as if that doesn't really have to be thought about, and we put it off. But we know it does, for we are responsible before you every moment of our being. We need to discover how to make our remaining years and days count for the most and the best. We ask your guidance in this, so that neither we nor those who come after us will have cause for shame or disappointment. Stimulate us to think, to plan, and to do with the good of your kingdom in mind ...

1917. Expect Great Things To Happen!

Genesis 15:1-18

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... disquieted. Often when a man had no direct descendant, the chief servant became the overseer of his estate. He was concerned that Ishmael, his young child by the servant girl, Hagar, would in time, become a substitute for what he most preferred. Abram might have remained in his tent, feeling sorry for himself, and allowing depression to get him down. Instead he expressed his feelings to God, and God prompted him to go outside. He heard God saying to him, "Look toward heaven and count the stars, if you are ...

1918. With Christ As Partner

Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... of the people to do some meaningful teaching for all to hear. His discourse did not stop the fishermen from washing and stretching their nets, or from hearing what he was saying. Evidently Jesus' message lasted until Peter brought his nets back to the boat. Jesus remained in the boat, and suggested that a try be made for a catch. Peter was surprised by the proposal, because an all-night effort had been unsuccessful, but if Jesus said so, they would try. Together Peter and Jesus put out the nets in deeper ...

1919. The Cover

John 1:5

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... black cover; but if you think about it for a moment, there is a good symbolic reason. We say that the Bible contains the Word of God and that God's Word is a light unto our path. But the light cannot shine into our lives when the Bible remains closed. Therefore, a closed Bible, with its black cover, symbolizes spiritual darkness. When we open the Bible, the pages appear to be very white, in contrast to the black cover. As we read God's Word in the scriptures, his light shines forth from the pages into our ...

1920. Learning From A Flower

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... interesting. Now, I will put it back together again. Well, what do you know? I cannot do it. I have all the parts here, but no matter how hard I try Ä even if I use glue Ä I cannot put it together again so that it will continue to grow and remain beautiful. You see, only God can make a flower; and this is just one little thing that God has made and given to us. We certainly have a lot for which we can thank God. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: In the garden, when the family ...

1921. Advent 1

Mark 13:32-37, Mark 13:1-31

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... schedules and flow-charts and budgets. But matters of the spirit do not lend themselves to schedules, flow-charts and budgets. So, waiting for the kingdom is hard for us. Clearly, Lord, we have some growing to do. Your timing has been perfect in the past and it will remain perfect in the future. Take our worldly impatience and transform it into a sense of spiritual anticipation. Help us to realize that the best way to help for your kingdom is to participate in it as it unfolds all around us. Amen.

1922. Christ the King

John 18:28-40

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... be rendered by the Risen King. Simple acts of justice and mercy, love and kindness are what will matter in the end. A cup of water. A visit at a bedside or a prison cell. Shared clothing or food. Lord, prepare us for that day. Give us the ability to remain alert and sensitive to the needs around us, and give us the heart to respond. We love you, Lord. May our lives reflect that love so that we may share the joy of eternity with you. Amen.

1923. Prayers for Advent 4

Luke 1:46-56, Psalm 89:1-52, 2 Samuel 7:1-17, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:67-80, Luke 1:26-38

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... generations.' "Then you spoke in a vision to your faithful one,and said: "I have set the crown on one who is mighty, I have exalted one chosen from the people. I have found my servant David; with my holy oil I have anointed him; my hand shall always remain with him; my arm also shall strengthen him. The enemy shall not outwit him, the wicked shall not humble him. I will crush his foes before him and strike down those who hate him. My faithfulness and steadfast love shall be with him; and in my name his horn ...

1924. Easter 5

Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 22:1-31, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-17

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... the Good News! God is love, and God's love was disclosed to us in the sending of the divine Son into the world to bring us life, the remedy of the defilement of our sins. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Remain united with the Vine, Jesus Christ. No branch can bear fruit by itself. PRAYER OF THE DAY Divine Vine Tender, so prune and tie us as branches of the vine that, being rid of all unfruitfulness and directed by the commands of Christ, we may bear fruit to ...

1925. Lent 5

John 12:20-36, Psalm 51:1-19, Psalm 119:1-176

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... God of justice, delivering champion, purifying Spirit, you give us joy in remembering our deliverance from the power of the evil one through the victory of Christ and the cross. You have not driven us from you, but created pure hearts within us that we might remain near you. We will sing the praise of your justice and commit ourselves to teach the way that leads to you, to other transgressors, who may also turn to you again and know the joy of your salvation. Receive our praise, God of old and new ...

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