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176. Surprised by Joy

Luke 2:8-14

Sermon

Dean Feldmeyer

... me by surprise. It was a gift from God, right there in the store. Brothers and sisters, let us, just for this one, special day, put away our anger and our fear. Let us set aside our bitterness, our resentment, and our indignation. Let us take a vacation from our doubt, our annoyance, our exasperation, and let us open ourselves to the possibility of joy. Let us look upon this holy child and remember the message he will bring to us — that we are loved and accepted, that our sins our forgiven, that the ...

177. Seeing God

Matthew 4:12-23

Sermon

King Duncan

... and studying theology books. He said, “I was trying to find a way back. I'd grown up with a Christian faith that I'd completely walked away from.” Scott made a promise that night that he would change his life. When he got back from vacation, Scott Harrison quit his job and began applying to work with humanitarian organizations like Oxfam and the Peace Corps. But they all turned him down because they couldn’t figure out how his skills as a nightclub promoter and party organizer could be used to help ...

178. Scroll Bread and Honey

Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... ! I could go on and on. These messages that we are consuming may be tasty and even fun. But they still leave us hungry, especially the costly ones. In fact, after a while, they grow real stale. We get tired quickly from this style, or that vacation, or even that car. When the intrigue wears off, there is no real sustenance remaining, and we are left wanting .... wanting for more, wanting for meaning, wanting for sustenance. A diet for the body made of real food like vegetables, fish, nuts, and lots of water ...

179. Now, It's Personal

Matthew 5:21-37

Sermon

Dean Feldmeyer

... of a large church as the minister of Christian Education and Youth Ministry. The Education Commission and the Youth Council were made up, mostly of parents who worked with me on the programs for youth and children — Sunday school, Vacation Bible School, those kinds of things. One year, for Vacation Bible School, we decided to set up a large tent — a really large one under which you could seat 100 or more people — on the parking lot and use it for our opening gathering every evening. We would meet ...

180. Not Such a Difficult Question

Matthew 22:34-46

Sermon

King Duncan

... else or the Law has no purpose. If we love the Law more than we love God or our neighbor, then we will miss the spirit of the law altogether. Recently there was a man from Ireland who became an Internet sensation for a silly mistake he made while on vacation. This gentleman was visiting Las Vegas for the first time. If you’ve ever been a tourist in Las Vegas, then you know how colorful and bright “sin city” is. He wanted to capture all the lights and the colorful hotels and the crowds of people. So he ...

181. The Gospel We Preach

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

Albert G. Butzer III

... , reaping where you did not sow, and gathering where you did not scatter seed, so I was afraid and I went and hid your talent in the ground. — Matthew 25:24 A number of years ago my wife and I and several of our friends went on a sailing vacation in the Caribbean. One day we went ashore on the island of Dominica, hired a taxi, and took a tour of that tropical paradise. While making small talk with the taxi driver, one of my friends casually mentioned that I was a minister. The cabbie looked me over in the ...

182. Gratitude

Ephesians 5:15-20

Sermon

Will Willimon

... my college graduation, the day I got married, when my children were born, when I came to Duke Chapel. Go through our family photograph album and you’ll see his smiling face, standing there, in the background, never one to miss a Christmas morning, or a family reunion, or a vacation at the beach. There he was. But Paul says to us, "always and for everything give thanks." Isn’t this a bit much to ask? I don't mind having Gratitude there for Thanksgiving dinner, or on the day we leave for the family ...

183. For The Love of God Is Contagious

Mark 7:31-36 · Luke 5:12-15 · 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... will drift over to find out. It's a chain reaction that affects everyone. Pretty soon the spirit spreads and everyone is laughing or smiling. That's the way it's supposed to be. But that's not the way things happen all the time. We spent part of our vacation in New Mexico with Rev. Leroy Elmore and his family. Leroy is the gentleman who preached our Revival. We all loaded up one day and went out to Mesa Verde to see the Pueblo ruins. Leroy and I were walking along, laughing and cutting up with our boys. We ...

184. The Three Tenses Of Our Faith

Genesis 15:1-18

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

A family with young children went on a two-week vacation from Washington, D.C., to Arizona. They were traveling to see parents and grandparents. They faced a long plane ride with three youngsters. Since they had children, they were allowed to pre-board the airplane. As soon as the family had settled into their seats, their three-year-old son ...

185. Whom Shall We Obey?

Acts 5:17-42

Sermon

Douglas J. Deuel

... imprisoned the disciples. Yet the message was still being preached. On the surface, it appeared as if the religious leaders had all of the power on their side. In reality they were no match for God's dedicated witnesses. I know of a family that went on vacation for several days. While they were away, they had someone come in to stay with their children. Before leaving town, the parents gave a list of rules to be followed while they were away. No fighting. Be sure to brush your teeth before going to bed. Go ...

186. The Open Hand

Mark 2:23-3:6

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... ways. Their fists were tightly clenched, just like the alcoholic who refuses to go to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings, or if he does go he sits there like a bump on a log, unwilling to acknowledge his faults, blaming others for his condition. Some years ago while on vacation in North Carolina with a recovering alcoholic and his wife, I attended an open AA meeting. I remember it vividly. Person after person stood up and said, "My name is Joe (or Pete or Mary). I am an alcoholic. I cannot manage my life. I have ...

187. Prepare The Way

Malachi 2:17--3:5

Sermon

Robert A. Hausman

... atheists. We live as though God did not exist, as if God were irrelevant and ineffectual. After all, God can't give as much security as paid up life insurance, annuities, and stoc_esermonsks and bonds! Life with God can't possibly be as much fun as vacationing in the Bahamas or driving a hot, new car! Life with God can't possibly be as rewarding as a successful career, a winning team, making the starting line-up, or being on television! We pay lip service to God and call God master and father, without ...

188. A Mother's Love -- A Godly Passion

Luke 13:31-35

Sermon

Glenn E. Ludwig

... her wings, and you were not willing!" And there you have it -- another image for what God is like -- like a hen gathering her brood under her wings. We need to ponder that image for a bit. Have you ever spent any time watching geese and ducks? On vacation, I get to do that every morning. This past summer, there was a young mother mallard who had her brood. And it was interesting to watch how she took care of all seven of them. When anyone approached the lake, she became immediately aware and would gather ...

189. All Mine To Give!

Sermon

Stephen M. Crotts

... should be a measure of hurt, a bit of sacrifice in our giving. I seek to give until it starts to hurt. Then I give a little more and I know I'm in keeping with what the Bible teaches about sacrifice." For us it might mean giving up another vacation or a trip home or a new wardrobe or new wallpaper in the kitchen just to see that our missionaries have what it takes to stay on the job. Again, in stewardship, the issue is not "How much of my money am I going to give to God?" but "How ...

190. The Burdens Of The Past

Haggai 2:1-9, Haggai 1:1-15

Sermon

Robert P. Hines

... . It helps me see that the world is a richer, better place because of my presence here. That recognition has to lift anyone's spirit. We live in a selfish time and culture. Someone is always telling us to do something for ourselves. Take that vacation to the Caribbean. Buy that luxury car. Eat dinner at your favorite restaurant. Do something for yourself. Often these things don't make us feel better, however. In the long run they may even increase our sadness. People who indulge themselves in this way are ...

191. Paring Down Our Pantheons

Acts 17:16-34

Sermon

Gerald Whetstone

... -Is-More-Important-Than-What-I-Know-Is-Right. Put it on a column. It's a start. After hearing the announcements at church Sandra squeezes her bulletin hard, and whispers to her husband under her breath, "All this money for world hunger just when we're getting ready for vacation. We gave some money at Christmas. Who knows where it all goes anyway? I'm not going to feel guilty just because we want everything that's best for our family." Let's look for another column. And let's put on it, Me-and-Mine. It's not ...

192. Be A Wise Christian

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... all of that. Here, let me show you. (Take lid off of box and show them the money.) That is really a lot of money, isn't it, boys and girls? (Let them respond.) What could we do with this much money? (Let them answer.) Yes, we could take wonderful vacations, buy new clothes and toys and other good things. We could really have a good time, couldn't we? What would you think if I were to give all of this money away? (Let them respond.) Some people might think I was a little bit crazy or dumb if I ...

193. Follow The Man With The Plan

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... not adjust to "the blunt edges of ordinary life." Is there a great cause that we can attach ourselves to that has lasting meaning, not just for two years, but for a lifetime? The title of the sermon today is borrowed from a song connected with a popular Vacation Bible School theme -- "Amazing Journey To Bible Times." The words of the chorus are as follows: "When the going gets rough I'm gonna stick with the plan. When things get tough I'm gonna follow the Man."2 This is the great cause I'm talking about ...

194. God Loved Us First

Romans 3:21-31

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... them answer.) Yes, boys and girls -- we love them "just because." You mother and father loved you like that right from the time you were born. Even when you cried all night and kept them awake, they loved you. Even when you got sick and they had to miss a vacation or a special trip, they loved you. Even when you threw your food on the floor or broke your mother's favorite dish, your parents still loved you. Moms and dads love us just the way God loves us. Even though we don't do very many good things, God ...

195. New Year

Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... sure you actually have one that doesn't run.) You see, this is my own special clock that I use when I want time to stand still. Suppose I want my birthday to last a long time or I'm late filing my tax return, or I'm enjoying a vacation, or any pleasant experience that I don't want to end. Well, then, I just get out my trusty old clock and the hands never move. I can set them whenever I want them and time will stand still. Isn't that great? Wouldn't you like a clock or ...

196. Time Out

John 12:1-11

Sermon

Robert Beringer

... the confusion of my day, the calmness of the ever-lasting hills. Break the tension of my nerves and muscles with the soothing music of the singing streams that live in my memory. Help me to know the magical, restoring power of sleep. Teach me the art of taking minute vacations -- of slowing down to look at a flower, to chat with a friend, to pat a dog, or to read a few lines from a good book. Let me look up into the branches of the towering oak, and know that it grew great and strong, because it grew slowly ...

197. A Lesson From A Shell

Proverbs 10:7

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... new day, you have a new chance to do good things that will produce good memories. (If you have a number of shells, you might give each child one as a reminder of your time together.) Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When you are on a vacation that enables you to find seashells. When your child has had a day of bad behavior and does not seem to be concerned about it. It can also be used when he or she has had an especially good day.

198. Watch For The Lord

2 Peter 3:10a

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... that they often do it during the night when everyone is asleep. Sometimes a thief can break into a house and take what he wants without waking anyone up! Because thieves are usually sneaky people, they have a way of knowing when a family is going to be away on vacation or gone for the day. As soon as a family is gone, a thief can start doing his job because then no one will bother him. Today you will hear one of our Scripture readings use the word "thief." Peter says that the Lord will come again to visit ...

199. Remembering Something Important

1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Children's Sermon

Teresa L. Major

... help us remember special times, places, and people. Here are some of my favorite photographs. (Share pictures with the children and personalize the story to fit your photos.) These are my five sisters. This picture helps me remember the first time we all went on vacation together. We went to the beach and had an awesome time with one another. This is my dog, Eli. This photograph reminds me of the first time Eli got a bath. What a mess! This last picture is of my grandparents. It helps me remember ...

200. Week Three Of Lent

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... ) that he was disappointed in their attitude. The people in turn were angered at Jesus' words. They expelled him from the town with the intent of killing him. Expectations are part of our daily life. Expectations can be very good. We look forward to our vacation; we expect to have a good time. We expect to find some relief from our pain through the doctor's advice and our hopes are fulfilled. Expectations, however, can be destructive when we will accept nothing other than that which we expect. When an idea ...

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