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Antonyms: deficient, imperfect
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Sermon
Stephen M. Crotts
... or shapely figure or both. But the Bible shares the good news that no female need mutilate herself to be the right person. Just being yourself in Christ is enough! The role model for women is Proverbs 31. Don't be intimidated by her. Simply imitate her. True, the Proverbs 31 woman never really existed except in the mind of a queen. This Bible chapter is the childhood memory of Lemuel, a young prince. It was the wisdom his mother put there, a sort of composite ideal. Attitude First, consider the attitude ...
Children's Sermon
Wesley T. Runk
... praying and talking about how much they missed Jesus. All of a sudden they heard a great big noise which sounded like the wind blowing. How do you suppose that sounded, boys and girls? Can we all try to sound like the wind? (Have everyone imitate the wind blowing and howling.) Very good. Then the next thing that happened was really something. (Stop and light the candles.) The Apostles looked up and saw flames or tongues of fire, something like the flames on these candles. These tongues of fire were falling ...
178. You Can Be Intelligent
2 Chronicles 1:1-17
Sermon
Michael B. Brown
... the storefront window. In the window, he said, were mannequins dressed in clothing the store wished to sell. Some were dressed in expensive articles, while others had on bargain attire. Some had gold bracelets and diamond cuff links. Others wore imitation jewelry. Mahogany furniture shared window space with inexpensive stuffed animals. During the night a vandal broke in and carefully removed each price tag, attaching it to a different article. When morning came, the shoppers gazed into the window and saw ...
Sermon
Richard Gribble
... at the law. As mature Christians we are asked to reflect on the law and God's will in our lives. Let us try to better submit to God's will as we know and understand it. Let us live the intent, the spirit of the law in imitation of Jesus, the one who brings all things to perfection. Thursday Week ThreeJeremiah 7:23-28Luke 11:14-23 Union With God Unity and disunity, wholeness and division -- these terms seem to be self-explanatory. Unity and wholeness are the ideas of being together. Disunity and division are ...
Sermon
John A. Stroman
... we think may save us. Times of peril and insecurity are times of idolatries and absolutisms" (p. 133). The mainline churches, staggered by losses, now begin to envy religious movements that glitter with power and slick success and wonder whether to imitate them. It is the fact of our times, that churches that do not hesitate to make absolute claims about themselves and their interpretations, who offer certainties, who make unabashed and even manipulative use of the media have experienced substantial growth ...
Sermon
Thomas Long
... quotes about some recent changes in the water system, the official's selfless commitment to public service, his goal of improved water quality and the like. What was so amusing, however, was not the article itself but the accompanying color box, a small town imitation of a USA Today feature, showcasing selected tidbits from this fellow's private life. It was a local version of the "Dewar's Scotch Profile," and it treated this water department bureaucrat as if he were a rock star or a matinee idol. It ...
Sermon
Thomas A. Pilgrim
... power made them want to be like him. He took the sin away from them and replaced it with forgiveness, love, compassion, mercy, and commitment, so much so that one day those who followed him even bore his name and were called "Christians." Jesus had told them, "Be imitators of me." They became like him. That is a transforming friendship we still need today. The way of Jesus is simply the best way to live and get along in this world. One time on The Andy Griffith Show Opie had been in a fight. Andy was trying ...
Drama
Karren Boehr
... Boy, do you need that cup of coffee. Here, let me have some of those. (Takes a few packages) Besides, where would you go? BROTHER: Anywhere! Anywhere I don't have to see lovely Linda parade her diamonds, her furs, her fancy extravagant gifts for the folks past my nose. (Imitates) "Just a few nothings I picked up, Mom, Dad. I love you so much!" Watching the folks gush over her and her kids as if she were a goddess. It makes me ill! SISTER: Aw, come on. Mom and Dad only see Linda once a year. Sacramento is a ...
184. Be About It
Matthew 5:1-12
Drama
Robert F. Crowley
... it back to me so I know you've got it. MERLE: You really want me to? You're on your lunch break, remember? GEORGINA: Well, hurry it up, then. Yes, read it all back to me but be quick about it. MERLE: (he reads very quickly and does an imitation of her as he does it) Well, you said, "Is anybody there?" Then I said, "Just a minute." Then you said, "I've already waited a minute. (yells) Is this the right department?" Then I said, "What department are you looking for?" Then you said, "Complaints?" Then I said ...
185. You Can Be Real
Matthew 5:33-37
Sermon
Michael B. Brown
... the process sacrifice the only gift in the world that is uniquely ours: the gift of self. Whenever I deny my own talents and envy someone else's, I have condemned myself to a pretty frustrated life. That is why Emerson wrote, "Envy is ignorance, and imitation is suicide." Part of the joy of being honest with myself is being freed from envy, being liberated from the temptation to feel inadequate alongside other people. Being honest with myself means saying, "This is what I am. This is how God created me. And ...
186. Epiphany 7
1 Corinthians 15:35-58, 1 Samuel 26:1-25, Genesis 45:1-28, Luke 6:27-36
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John R. Brokhoff
... gets credit only for going the second mile. 3. Give (v. 38). The problem is, how do we get to the point of not retaliating and doing more good than is expected? In verses 36-38, we find a twofold answer. On the one hand, we are to reflect and imitate God who is loving and merciful even to "the ungrateful and the selfish." (v. 35) On the other hand, we will receive what we give. The power to be and do what we ought comes from the example of God. Then as we judge not, condemn not, forgive, and give ...
187. Proper 20
1 Timothy 2:1-15, Jeremiah 8:4--9:26, Luke 16:1-15
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John R. Brokhoff
... God. c. Be honest in handling money v. 10. d. Make money a servant of God v. 13. 2. What you can learn from a crook (16:8). Need: Jesus used a crook, the unjust steward, to teach us a lesson about money. He, of course, did not suggest we imitate the crook, but he points to a principle involved. The crook was prudent and shrewd in using money to get security. Jesus is teaching Christians to be as wise as "the sons of the world." Outline: A crook says, "Be shrewd." a. In spending your money: 1. Don't waste ...
Sermon
Thomas Long
... the popular rock-and-roll mainstream. My high school friends and I, fancying ourselves a budding rock band, would play and replay these recordings -- "Big Boss Man," "Bright Lights, Big City," "Hush, Hush," "Baby What You Want Me To Do" -- trying to imitate Reed's hypnotic rhythms on our cheap Silvertone electric guitars, attempting in vain to capture the pain-soaked cries of his mahogany voice in our too-tight, too-white, suburban throats. However, in placing the phonograph needle again and again in the ...
189. Envy - Where Is The Grass Greener?
Gn 4:1-26, Mt 20:1-16, Philip 4:10-20
Sermon
R. Curtis Fussell
... though not to confuse envy with jealousy. Jealousy is having something and fearing that you will lose it.2 Also, envy can be confused with admiration. Someone can say he is envious of a pro golfer's swing, meaning he sees the benefit of it and wants to imitate it for his own benefit. But envy is different because envy has a dark side to it. Envy is that feeling or that impression that someone else has something that is better than what you have. Envy is that feeling that you are inferior, that you are ...
190. Proper 22
Philippians 4:2-9, Philippians 3:1-11, Philippians 3:12-4:1, Isaiah 5:1-7, Exodus 20:1-21, Matthew 21:33-46
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Russell F. Anderson
... . He doesn't claim to have already attained this exalted state but he presses on like a race runner straining for the finish line. This striving for spiritual maturity is promoted by God's prior redemptive actions (v. 12). Paul urges his disciples to imitate him in training toward Christ-likeness. Some have chosen to be enemies of Christ by devoting their energies toward consuming this world's goods. Such are to be avoided because the Christian's true homeland is in heaven. Epistle: Philippians 4:6-9 Paul ...
Sermon
Jerry Eckert
... of us who are spiritually mature should have this same attitude. If, however, some of you have a different attitude, God will make this clear to you. However that may be, let us go forward according to the same rules we have followed until now. "Keep on imitating me, my brothers and sisters. We have set the right example for you, so pay attention to those who follow it." (Philippians 3:10-17) Announcer: So we will, our elder brother and friend. Any more orders for us to consider? Paul: "Dear friends, as you ...
Sermon
John A. Terry
... to know, and fear, and distrust himself, and learning of him who is meek and lowly in heart, and so finding rest in his soul." J. Hamilton "Meekness cannot well be counterfeited. It is not insensitivity, or unmanliness, or whine. It is benevolence imitating Christ in patience, forbearance, and quietness. It feels keenly, but not malignantly; it abounds in good will, and bears all things." W.S. Plumber We can become over-familiar with the words of the beatitudes -- the meek shall inherit the earth -- and not ...
193. The Meek
Psalm 37:1-40
Sermon
John A. Terry
... to know, and fear, and distrust himself, and learning of him who is meek and lowly in heart, and so finding rest in his soul." J. Hamilton "Meekness cannot well be counterfeited. It is not insensitivity, or unmanliness, or whine. It is benevolence imitating Christ in patience, forbearance, and quietness. It feels keenly, but not malignantly; it abounds in good will, and bears all things." W.S. Plumber We can become over-familiar with the words of the beatitudes -- the meek shall inherit the earth -- and not ...
Drama
Jerry Eckert
... of us who are spiritually mature should have this same attitude. If, however, some of you have a different attitude, God will make this clear to you. However that may be, let us go forward according to the same rules we have followed until now. "Keep on imitating me, my brothers and sisters. We have set the right example for you, so pay attention to those who follow it." (Philippians 3:10-17) Announcer: So we will, our elder brother and friend. Any more orders for us to consider? Paul: "Dear friends, as you ...
Bulletin Aid
RobertT D. Ingram
... Movement Recruit a male dancer from the congregation to do a simple interpretation of the lesson as it is read. This person could show the marks in his hands and side. (Let these be seen in the worshipers' minds. Don't try to use makeup to imitate Jesus' real wounds.) Visuals Purchase charcoal art markers from a local artist supply retailer. Then, as the worshipers enter the sanctuary, mark a cross on the back of both their hands. Tell the people that these marks are to remind them of the wounds Jesus had ...
Children's Sermon
... food. Most of them eat either insects or fruit. Do bats talk? (Let them respond.) Yes, they do, but in a very different way. They make very high squeaking sounds. Let's try to see if we can make some bat sounds. (Demonstrate and let the children imitate.) The interesting thing is that when bats make those sounds they are doing something that is called echolocation. That's a very big word! It's really two words put together. The first word is echo. You probably have all been in places where your voice sounds ...
Children's Sermon
... . Jesus is. He shows us how to live. The Bible reminds us to try to be like Jesus every way we can. The Bible tells us that, since we are God's own children, we need to try to learn how to be like God, just as we try to imitate our parents.
198. The Resurrection
John 20:10-18, John 20:1-9
Drama
Jerry Eckert
... Do you know what's going on here? Who are you, the gardener? Gardener: Someone needs to be in charge around here. Field Announcer: The soldier acted like he was. Gardener: Some people seem to have to play God. What did you think of his imitation? Field Announcer: He had me scared. What's been happening? Gardener: The tomb is empty. The guards are asleep, except for him. Field Announcer: Then there are other soldiers around? Gardener: They are over there. (He points over toward the piano.) There are things I ...
199. Satan Goes to Church
Job 1:1-5, Job 1:6-22
Drama
Dr. Raymond Bailey
... , we're quite truthful, you know. We do present the downside to it too, but that's not the emphasis. For some, there's always the thrill that they, in their imaginations, "might could" beat the odds. Some of those, who actually follow through and imitate, don't even care that they might get caught. The "thrill" of it all makes it worthwhile to them. In all our advertising messages, we emphasize "thrill"; that seems to work quite well. Between "thrill" and "comfort," we finally get all of you to assist ...
Sermon
Jim Heinemeier
... best for the other. Where each is unable to do enough for the other. Something very strong and basic deep inside you is going to rebel against all this, unless ... unless you stay very, very close to the One whose foot- washing ways you will need to imitate. If you stay very close to Jesus Christ and his loving, serving, self-sacrificing, foot-washing life for you and for all humankind, then you, __________, will become a husband who does feet, and you, __________, will become a wife who does feet and you ...
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