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2026. Invincible Harvest

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A cartoon I remember from years ago pictures a preacher in a pulpit ready to begin his sermon. The entire front wall of the church is made up of giant audio speakers. The preacher has his hand on the volume control of the amplifier. He has a slightly wicked grin on his face. As he swiftly turns the dial from zero to full volume he says, "He who has ears to hear, let him hear." The audience is not ...

2027. Dirty Hearted People

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

Exegetical Aim:Growth takes place only in fertile receptive people. Props: Seeds, a tray, a brick (or large rock), clay (or children's Play-doh), and some rich soil. Lesson: Good morning. (response) Place the empty tray in front. Hold up the seeds. What do I have here? (response) We are going to plant these seeds. I brought this tray to plant our seeds in but I need something to put in the tray ...

2028. The Harvest Is Closer Than You Think

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Frank Ramirez

Call To Worship Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my thoughts. See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23-24) Collect Lord, we offer up to you this day this meal which we are about to share, partaking of the Bread of Life, your most Holy Word. Through this bounty of scripture you have blessed us. May we use this nourishment to stren...

2029. Connect the Dots

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Frank Ramirez

Call To Worship You are seeds planted by God - free to change, free to choose new soil. Rise up, people of God - and move to another pew. See God, and God's people, from a different angle today. Collect Lord you have given to us the secrets of the kingdom of heaven. You have given us much, and you expect much. Let your word rain upon us, bringing life and drawing us to your eternal light. Amen. (...

2030. The Kingdom Is Like All These

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Frank Ramirez

Call To Worship The kingdom of heaven is like this congregation. God gave everything to purchase us. Collect Lord God you are our treasure, you are our pearl of great price, your blessings fill our nets as we cast them into the sea. Whereas we might struggle to understand other parts of your word, your lessons today in the parables of your Son make it clear that nothing matches the worth of your ...

2031. Proper 10

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter - Psalms 119:105-112 First Lesson - The struggle of twins, Jacob and Esau, which began in the womb of Rebekah, is consumated in the overturning of the birthright in a moment of weakness. Genesis 25:19-34 Second Lesson - Beyond our freedom from sin and guilt, says Paul, is the empowerment to live in peace with God. Romans 8:1-11 Gospel - When Jesus begins teaching with parables, he...

2032. Parable of the Sown Seed

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James Wilson

Call To Worship Leader: Come, let us worship, all who have received the Good News of Christ. People: But not all who have heard the Gospel have come to worship. Leader: The Lord warned some would hear of but not understand God's Love People: And Jesus warned some would hear yet not truly commit their hearts. Leader: But Jesus also taught that all who receive Christ, receive eternity. All: Blessed ...

2033. Prayer

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"The Seed that fell among thorns That's me And my friends! I hear God's word I want to believe To follow Jesus But there's so much competition! Competition for my time - Work Committees School activities Community involvement Some time Just for me. Competition for my attention - TV Books Newspapers Spouse Children Friends Competition for my commitment Family Career Clubs Lodges Causes Organizat...

2034. Proper 10

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Call to Worship Pastor: Sin is always at work to counteract the good news of Christ. People: But thanks be to God, the church is always at work, too! And we are glad to be a part of it. Pastor: Amen! No matter how ineffective our efforts may seem, there is always fertile soil which bears fruit for our labors. People: We will continue to sow the seed of faith, convinced that many will be receptive,...

2035. Proper 10

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John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY Lesson 1: Genesis 25:19-34 (C) Rebecca gave birth to twins, Esau and Jacob. Because of Isaac's prayers for his barren wife, Rebecca made up for lost time in having twins who fought each other before birth. Esau's great mistake was trading his first-son birthright for one of Jacob's meals. Lesson 1: Isaiah 55:10-11 (RC); Isaiah 55:1-5, 10-13 (E) God's Word shall accomplish his purpose....

2036. Proper 10

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Liturgical Color: Green Gospel: Matthew 13:1-23 Theme: The Parable of the Soils. Pastoral Invitation to the Celebration Try this: "Welcome to God's celebration. How did you come to worship today? With what kind of seed do you present yourself? The parable of the soils gives us four possibilities: seeds eaten by the birds; seeds on the rocky ground; seeds in the thorns; seeds on good soil." You...

2037. Sowers Of The Seed

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William E. Keeney

This parable is titled "The Sower." That puts the emphasis on the person who preaches or teaches the word. Yet the parable does not do much in the way of describing the characteristics of the sower. In this particular instance one would suppose that Jesus implies that he is the sower. If we choose to emphasize this aspect of the parable, then we might concentrate on the question of how the contemp...

2038. Facing Failures With the Gospel Proclamation

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Dennis Koch

Gospel Notes The main point of the original parable (vv. 1-9), rather than the almost certainly later allegorical interpretation of the Church (vv. 18ff), seems to be that, despite the fact that eventually it will find a fertile audience and yield extraordinary fruit, the gospel will initially and repeatedly fail to take root. In this regard, the injunction in verse 9 is telling the hearers of the...

2039. Proper 10

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Theme: Facing failures with the gospel proclamation Exegetical note The main point of the original parable (vv. 1-9), rather than the almost certainly later allegorical interpretation of the Church (vv. 18ff.), seems to be that, despite the fact that eventually it will find a fertile audience and yield extraordinary fruit, the gospel will initially and repeatedly fail to take root. In this regard...

2040. Proper 10

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Russell F. Anderson

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Genesis 25:19-34 Once again, God seems to linger in fulfilling his promise to make a great nation of Abraham's progeny. Isaac is 40 by the time he married Rebekah. Another 20 years expire before his wife gives birth to the twins, Esau and Jacob. Perhaps the Lord wants to demonstrate that this business of nation building is his doing, not a human accomplishment. Esau, bei...

2041. Proper 10 & Pentecost 8

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THEOLOGICAL CLUE As the first third of the Pentecost cycle/season approaches its conclusion, the preacher must keep in mind that the theological framework of the season continues to be eschatological; the church continues to wait and work in anticipation of the Parousia. The Gospel for the Day, supported by the first reading, continues to provide the primary theme for worship and preaching, depen...

2042. The Sower And The Seed And So What

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

Theme: The word of the Kingdom of God needs to be sown whether we know the outcome or not. Summary: Ma and Pa are sitting on the porch of their mountain home discussing planting. A parable. Playing Time: 2 minutes Setting: The porch of Ma and Pa Props: Two rocking chairs Overalls to patch A stick to whittle Costumes: Ma -- sunbonnet, flour sack dress Pa -- bib overalls, red long johns Time: ...

2043. The Sower

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Robert A. Lehmann

Theme: A parable of unfruitfulness. Characters: Narrator Five solo voices (Solo 3 doubles as Isaiah and Solo 5 doubles as Jesus). Narrator: Jesus left the house and sat by the lakeside. Solo 1: To enjoy the peace of the waves, Solo 2: Away from the city, Solo 3: Away from the crowds, Solo 4: Peace, by the waters. Narrator: But such crowds gathered around him that he got into a boat and sat ...

2044. On Having The Right Attitude

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: a picture of a snake (nothing too graphic, please) or a toy snake Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you like snakes? A lot of people are afraid of snakes. I don't blame them. Snakes aren't very pretty creatures. Did you know that snakes don't have any ears? At least, they don't have ears like most animals do. So how do snakes hear stuff? Through their tongue. The snake's tongue is...

2045. Listening and Paying Attention

Children's Sermon

B. Kathleen Fannin

Object: A plastic bag containing sunflower seeds. "Why are you here this morning?" I ask the children who have assembled on the chancel steps -- at my invitation. My question is met with silence and wide-eyed uncertainty as laughter erupts from the congregation. "My goodness!" I exclaim. "Has my question left you speechless? Why did you come up to the steps just now?" I inquire, fully expecting a...

2046. Birdbaths and Flagpoles

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: You will need a seed OR a package of garden seeds or flower seeds for each child. (Read verses 4-8 to the children.) Say: The soil Jesus is talking about is your life and the seed is his word. If I said that the seed, or God's word, fell on the rocky soil of your life, what would that mean? . . . Maybe it would mean what we call a hard heart or someone who just refused to listen to the W...

2047. Beautiful Flowers

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: A flower and a common weed Boys and girls, I pulled these out of my garden. What is this? (Let them guess the flower.) I love flowers, don’t you? Flowers add so much beauty to our world. We all love to smell a beautiful flower. Girls can look so pretty with a flower placed carefully in their hair. A man might even wear a flower in his lapel on special occasions. When someone is sick we se...

2048. Ouch! Those Thistles!

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Objects: Weeds, some with thorns and thistles. Good morning, boys and girls. Guess what I had to do this week that almost no one likes to do? (Let them guess.) I don't like to do many of those things either, but this week I did one of my most unfavorite things. I pulled weeds. How many of you like to pull weeds? (Let them answer.) It is an awful job because if you do not get the roots of the weed...

2049. Planting Seeds

Children's Sermon

Mark A. Hultquist

Object: A package of seeds. Lesson: Then he told them many things in parables, saying: "A farmer went out to sow his seed." (vs 3) Do any of you ever help your parents when they are out working in the yard? There is always a lot of work to do to keep your yard looking great. You have to mow and trim the lawn. You have to rake up leaves in the fall. In the spring, when everything is coming to lif...

2050. The Garden Is Doing Fine?

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Stephen M. Crotts

Remember the nursery rhyme about little contrary Mary? It asks the question, "Mary, Mary, quite contrary, how does your garden grow?" This parable of Jesus asks the church the same question. It's all about seed and four different soils that receive it. It's a parable of how different people respond to the gospel. Stolen Seed Jesus said, "A sower went out to sow his seed, and as he sowed, some fe...

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