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1926. Invitation to a New Life-Style

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John R. Brokhoff

Pentecost VII "Come to me, all who labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light." [Matthew 11:28-30] In his book, The Greening of America, Charles Reich claims that we are living during a transition from one age to another, from Con...

1927. Still in One Peace

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Leonard Sweet

Every year, it seems, the fireworks of the Fourth kicks off the vacation season. The arrival of July, with its big 4th of July national party, really marks the opening of vacation season. Throughout June kids are still having to go to school. There are graduations and auspicious end-of-the-year occasions that make for mandatory attendance. For the many schools and corporations whose fiscal calenda...

1928. Keeping Company with the Weary

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J. Howard Olds

Invitations: They grab our attention every day. Somebody is getting married, a friend is having a party, a business is hosting a luncheon and we are invited. What would our lives be like without invitations? The greatest invitation ever offered came from the heart of Jesus Christ addressed to pilgrims like you and me. It is printed in your bulletin. Will you read it with me because it is Jesu...

1929. Rest for the Weary

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

Matthew 11 concludes by returning to Jesus as the embodiment of the Wisdom of God (11:25–30; as in 11:1–19) as well as introducing the theme of revelation (11:25, 27). According to this prayer of Jesus, God has hidden the truth of the kingdom—what God is doing in Jesus—from the wise but has revealed it to “little children” (11:25), and the Son (Jesus, who has been described already as “Son of Man”...

1930. Rest for the Weary

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

11:25–26 The final section of chapter 11 (vv. 25–30) comprises three rather separate utterances: a thanksgiving, a soliloquy, and an invitation. The major question raised by commentators regarding these verses has to do with authenticity. It is commonly held that the high Christology of the passage, combined with similarities to Gnostic thought, places its origin at a later period. Beare comments,...

1931. The Burden Bearing Christ

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Brett Blair

There is a wonderful legend concerning the quiet years of Jesus, the years prior to his visible ministry. The legend claims that Jesus the carpenter was one of the master yoke-makers in the Nazareth area. People came from miles around for a yoke, hand carved and crafted by Jesus son of Joseph. When customers arrived with their team of oxen Jesus would spend considerable time measuring the team, t...

1932. B.T.D.T.

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Leonard Sweet

To a "weary and heavy-laden" generation who has Been There, Done That, Jesus offers something radically new: real rest! Have you ever watched a commercial for that glow-in-the-dark neon-green soft drink "Mountain Dew"? It's exhausting. The television screen is filled with frenetic action. Young men spend 60 seconds catapulting out of airplanes on snowboards, leaping off cliffs while wearing parac...

1933. What Do You Bring to the Table?

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Tom Garrison

When we fly we are well aware of the fact that you cannot simply go out and buy a ticket and get on an airplane anymore. Nowadays, because of all the skyjacking and dangers, there is an elaborate system of surveillance before you get near an aircraft. Understandably, the authorities want to know what you are bringing with you to the plane. And so your own person and everything you are carrying is ...

1934. The Promising Invitation

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Marc Kolden

Our gospel reading today contains one of the most familiar passages in the Bible. Most of us probably know it in words of one of the older translations, but most of us do know it. "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" (Matthew 11:28, KJV). For centuries this passage has been used for comforting the grieving, encouraging the struggling, and giving hope when...

1935. Ultimate Freedom

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King Duncan

The battle cry in our society over the past two decades has been freedomfreedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom from discrimination, political freedom, economic freedom, sexual freedom. We want to be free! This is that week in our life as a nation when we celebrate our freedom. For Christians, however, every Sunday morning worship service ought to be a celebration of freedom. Maybe we sh...

1936. Building a Nation

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King Duncan

A few days ago we celebrated Independence Day. I thought you might enjoy these thoughts from an unknown author: Only in America . . . can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. Only in America . . . do people order double cheeseburgers, a large fry, and a DIET coke. Only in America . . . do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters. Only in America . . . ...

1937. Communion Is Relief

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Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. I'm worried about education in America. My concern right now is different from the usual ones about drug abuse, sexual immorality and secularistic ideas. I'm worrie...

1938. Come and Find Rest

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Salvidor Dali, the famous artist, reported that when he needs a short nap, he puts a tin plate on the floor. Then he sits on a chair beside it and, holding a spoon over the plate, relaxes into a doze. As he falls asleep, Dali relates, the spoon slips from his fingers, clatters onto the plate, and he snaps awake. Dali claims that he is completely refreshed by the sleep which occurs between the tim...

1939. The Yoke of Christ

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"Take my yoke and put it on you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in spirit; and you will find rest. The yoke I will give you is easy, and the load I will put on you is light." (St. Matthew 11:29, 30 TEV) Life is full of questions. One we frequently ask, consciously sometimes and unconsciously other times, is this: how can I find some rest? Some people ask that question quite literal...

1940. Weightlifting

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he eleventh and twelfth chapters of Matthew illustrate again and again the authority of Jesus. In today's text, for example, Jesus claims that he is the Son of God who alone knows the Father and who alone is known by him. Only I, Jesus says, can reveal God to you - and I choose to do so. What follows are some of the most comforting words to be found in Scripture: "Come to me, all who labor and are...

1941. Proper 9

Bulletin Aid

First Lesson: Exodus 1:6-14, 22--2:10 Theme: Divine providence Call to Worship Pastor: Praise be to God for his presence in our past, present, and future! People: We look where we have been, and we see God's hand; we see where we are, and we know God is here. Pastor: Tomorrow is yet to be revealed, but it too, is designed by God to fulfill his plan for us. People: Praise be to God for his presen...

1942. Proper 9

Bulletin Aid

Assistant: Jesus said: "Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads." People: How often we feel weighed down with burdens and cares, struggles and frustrations, hurts and hatreds. Pastor: Jesus, our Savior, we turn to you as you have invited; we bring to you our loads and lay them at your feet, recognizing in you the one who can help us - the person of God who stands with us i...

1943. Prayer

Bulletin Aid

"My yoke is easy - my burden is light" It hasn't always seemed that way! Isn't it easier to tag along with the crowd To "go with the flow" To do what everyone else is doing? Isn't it easier to mouth the popular slogans To wear the "in" clothes To accept the cultural values? Isn't it easier to blend in "To get along, you have to go along"? It seems to me that to be a Christian You have to think C...

1944. Proper 9

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Liturgical Color: Green Gospel: Matthew 11:25-30 Theme: (1) Hidden from the wise and (2) Rest for the faithful. Pastoral Invitation to the Celebration One pastor began this way: "In the name of God the Holy One and Loving One. We are here to become energized by the Presence and Power of God, to celebrate the resurrection of the living Christ, and to equip ourselves for mission in the world." H...

1945. Proper 9

Bulletin Aid

Theme: The bearable lightness of grace Exegetical note The specific meaning of verse 28, which is often used out of context as a word of comfort at funerals, is revealed by the following verses, which refer to a "yoke." In Jesus' day, the Law was referred to as a yoke, because it was demanding and burdensome. (The Hindu tradition also called its basic spiritual discipline yoga, Sanskrit for "yoke...

1946. The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

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THEOLOGICAL CLUE Beyond the general and continuing eschatological framework of the church year, no distinct or additional clue is provided. Pentecost remains the "time of the church," or, the season of the "life of the church." The specific themes that support and expand the time/life concepts of Pentecost are all provided by the assigned readings of the cycle/season and Sunday. The Prayer of th...

1947. The Future Of The Church!

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: Sometimes the wise and learned are confounded by spiritual truths and they are revealed to those who are trusting enough to believe Jesus' words. Summary: Barney Willis, a young college student, is supposed to speak on the "Future of the Church" but can't seem to get started. The reason is revealed by his family. Playing Time: 10 minutes Setting: Your church Props: Guitar Costumes: Con...

1948. Sin Or Synergy?

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: A picture of a horse or a toy horse Good morning, boys and girls. Have you ever stood around so long that your legs got tired? Maybe you were waiting in line somewhere, and it seemed like you were standing there forever, and you thought your legs were going to break, they were so tired. That's no fun, is it? But did you know that horses can stand for hours and hours at a time without gett...

1949. Free at Last

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: You will need large rubber bands – enough for each child to have one. Also a small treat (toy or piece of candy or book mark) for each child. Lesson: Pair the children up and then put a rubber band around one child's right hand and his/her partners' left hand, "tying" them together. Lay the treats (2 for each pair) that you have on the floor in front of each pair of children. Say: Put th...

1950. Building A Nation

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: a small apple pie, like a fried pie Good morning, boys and girls. Do you like apple pie? Since we have just celebrated July 4th, Independence Day, I decided to bring a little tiny apple pie to celebrate. Have you ever heard someone say, "Well, that's as American as apple pie"? We say that about something that is really, truly American. Why do we say that? Well, apple pie is really, truly ...

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