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2101. The Gathering, The Scattering

Hebrews 10:19-39

Sermon

Various Authors

... of unity lose all their meaning if we cannot scatter once the gathering is through. And when we scatter, we take from that special time the opportunities they build into us - opportunities to share the celebration we’ve experienced with the ones we know and meet and touch, who could not share the party or the meal. The Lord who loved us into coming to that meal, that party, loved us with a powerful embrace while we were there with him. He sends us with that love into the world, to spread and share the ...

2102. Stars and a Nation

Hebrews 11:12

Children's Sermon

... child, but they also began a whole nation that finally had more people than the stars in the heaven or the sand on the land. That is a lot of people. All of this happened because Abraham had faith. That means that he believed something that he could not see, touch, smell, or taste. Abraham believed God and followed him with total trust. That is the way God leads us. We do not always understand why God leads us or asks us to do things in a certain way. Sometimes we do not understand why he tells us not to do ...

2103. Responding to Christ's Birth

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

... with acceptance and devotion. He did this by showing that the first to pay homage to the newborn King of the Jews were Gentiles from the East. In these Magi, Matthew anticipated all of those who would respond to Christ's birth by paying homage. Woven into this touching story of the Magi's devotion is the parable of Herod's reaction to the birth of the King of the Jews. Herod responded to the birth not by paying homage, but by plotting to kill the child. Therein lies a paradox: Herod, the chief priests, and ...

2104. Settling Our Differences

Matthew 5:21-26

Sermon

Joe Pennel

... each other, some symptoms begin to appear. First, separating people, become quietly indifferent to one another. Next, there is a coolness where persons treat one another with a cold shoulder or with a frozen stare. Next, there is lack of tenderness where touching, feeling, and talking in soft voices seems to be absent resulting in routine communication. After a while, there is only enough communication to keep things going. A little boy was asked, "What do you talk about at your house?" He said, "We don ...

2105. Fog-Clearing Moments

Matthew 17:1-13

Sermon

... of a living God, as the primary interest of consciousness, and of a personal self capable of communion with God. For others, a fog-clearing moment has come as a flash of insight while worshiping, reading, beholding a work of art, or listening to an anthem which touches the spirit. A few years ago, I taught a course in United Methodist Policy at Vanderbilt Divinity School. On the first day of class, I asked the students to share a time in their lives when they were especially aware of God's presence. I asked ...

2106. Epiphany 3

Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 4:12-17, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Psalm 27:1-14, Isaiah 9:1-7

Sermon Aid

... and the prophets, glimmers of light, but in Jesus the world was illuminated forever. (Suggestion: Read the story of "Mr. Electrico," in Ray Bradbury's introduction to The Stories of Ray Bradbury, a man whose magic set sent out sparks and streaks of light. When he touched the twelve-year-old Bradbury on the shoulder with a kind of "flaming sword," he said, "live forever." Bradbury says, "I decided that was the greatest idea I had ever heard.") 3. To know and believe that Jesus is God's Son, our Savior, is ...

2107. Epiphany 5

Psalm 112:1-10, 1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, Isaiah 58:1-14, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20

Sermon Aid

... is articulated in Christian pulpits; Christian preaching is theological, the announcement of what God did - and is still doing - in Jesus' death and resurrection. Paul knew this and, therefore, preached "Christ crucified," positive that the power of God, which reaches, touches, and converts people to Jesus Christ, is active in such preaching. God cannot be fully found in philosophical systems or through human wisdom alone; he reaches out to people in his Word, Jesus Christ, and turns their hearts and lives ...

2108. Epiphany 6

Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Sermon Aid

... adds yet another dimension to the Epiphany theme - The Holy Spirit lights up the darkness of human minds and hearts so that all people may come to comprehend the mind of God for themselves. Matthew 5:20-37 Once more, Jesus the teacher touches the themes of Epiphany, throwing direct light upon his uniqueness and authority among religious teachers and, from Matthew's perspective, demonstrating how the teachings of Jesus offer new light to mere mortals. Jesus updates the commandments of God and some of the ...

2109. Easter 7

Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47:1-9, 1 Peter 4:12-19, John 17:1-5, John 17:6-19

Sermon Aid

... into three parts and used in years A, B, and C, much in the manner that John 10 is appointed for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. The entire prayer will provide the context for each sermon, which will highlight different emphases in the text. 1. There is a touch of nostalgia in Jesus' last prayer; he is ready to - even longs to - return to the Father in heaven. He knows that the hour of his departure from this world is at hand - and he welcomes it. His work is almost done, nearly finished. He has glorified the ...

2110. Pentecost

Psalm 104:1-35, Joel 2:28-32, John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-21

Sermon Aid

... , and went right out the front (screen) door. It scorched the screen, so that it had to be replaced. I have since wondered why my grandfather didn't keep it. It would have been a marvelous memento, perhaps a religious relic! The fireball didn't touch or hurt them, but my grandparents never forgot the experience. Deeply religious people that they were, I never learned whether they made any connections to the wind and the fire on the Day of Pentecost, but I suspect that they better understood what happened on ...

2111. Pentecost 7

Matthew 18:21-35, Romans 14:1--15:13, Exodus 20:1-21, Psalm 19:1-14, Psalm 103:1-22, Genesis 50:15-21

Sermon Aid

... with God. For years all went well with him and his family, but then, for some reason, he began to drink and before long was in danger of losing his job. A pilot-friend, who was aware of the drinking problem, told his wife to get in touch with the company doctor; she did, and managed to get her husband into a counseling program that saved his job and, at that time, his life. But the husband resented her "interference" in his life; his love turned to hatred, and before long they were divorced. Nothing ...

2112. Proper 27 & Pentecost 25

Psalm 50:1-23, Psalm 43:1-5, Psalm 63:1-11, Amos 5:18-27, Hosea 11:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11, Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon Aid

... only come from a people who live in arid lands and are familiar with the conditions of the desert: "my soul thirsts for you, my flesh faints for you, as in a barren and dry land where there is no water." But the psalmist touches the lives and experiences of all devout people, when he declares that God's "lovingkindness is better than life itself." This, therefore, is a psalm that faithful Christians may recite with genuine enthusiasm. Psalm 43 (E) The Episcopal Church, more than most other denominations ...

2113. Reformation Sunday

Jeremiah 32:1-44, Romans 3:21-31, John 8:31-41

Sermon Aid

... reformation and covenantal renewal will come about: "I will put my law within them, and I will write it upon their hearts; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people." This speaks to the reality of the continuing reformation in the church. He also touches on the ecumenical hope of the day: And no longer shall each man teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, "Know the Lord," for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, says the Lord; for I will forgive their iniquity ...

2114. Faces of the Nation

2 Samuel 19:9-43

Sermon

... Christians think of the Son of David. We remember how we exiled him to a cross. We remember how he crossed the Rubicon of our rejection. We recall the old spiritual line, "He’s got the whole world in his hands." We reach out our hands to him and he touches us with gentle forgiveness. The faces of his army and the faces of Israel looked to the face of David for guidance. He who was the father of his country now had won the allegiance of the people to his banner. All now had been reunited in the flock of ...

2115. A Senior Servant

2 Samuel 19:9-43

Sermon

... Son of David, and the Good Samaritan of us all. Today, our option is to be with freshmen in the school of Christ, or to reside with senior citizen disciples bearing battle scars aplenty, who reach out hands to others and at the same time touch the nail-scarred hands of him we call Savior, even Jesus the Christ. 1. Michael Zahary, Plants of the Bible, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, England, 1982, p. 198. 2. Antonio Fraser, Royal Charles, Alfred A. Knopf, New York, 1979. 3. Week-Day Addresses, Funk ...

2116. Love’s Legacy

2 Samuel 23:1-7

Sermon

... the dictator’s will was read. Billionaire Howard Hughes’ will has been disputed for years as various people wrangle for the wampum. Several rich eccentrics appear in the press after leaving their fortunes to dogs, cats, or other pets. David left us nothing that we can touch, taste, or try on. He did, however, leave us a will that reminds each of us that we are living in the will of God. David came from a desert tribe acquainted with the parched feel of dry earth. He knew the suffering of those enduring ...

2117. Blue, The Color of Eternity

Romans 6:1-14

Sermon

... better than the Athens Philharmonic, and I would love to see the Parthenon in person, too ..." His voice trailed off. Without speaking, the angel got up, went over to the large map on the wall. He took his pencil and found the Mediterranean Sea; he touched Rome. Jesus’ heart stopped for a moment ... then moved east to Corinth and Athens ... the Lord held his breath. The pencil continued to move east, then south. The angel seemed to be having a little trouble finding the place he was looking for. Then he ...

2118. White, The color of purity, holiness

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

... , gave birth to her first-born son, wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger. Listen again, with me, to that old, old story of the greatest Christmas ever, Luke 2:1-20. [Read the text] Christmas is Jesus’ birthday. On Christmas, God touched the earth with his love, his forgiveness, his peace, his purity and holiness for all people. The color white is certainly that color. White snow, the white glow of candlelight on a child’s face, the whiteness of angel’s wings as they share good news ...

2119. The Bethlehem Birth

Drama

... loudly when he was born. We cleaned him, and wrapped him in the soft cloths I had brought with us. As I cradled him gently in my arms, I was awed by his beauty. A sense of joy and wonder filled me. I looked up at Joseph, and I was touched to see a tear trickling down his cheek.

2120. Summary

Drama

... to escape Herod dance in my memory. Echoes from the past - snippets of our life together - weave in and out of my musings. Old Simeon’s words were true. Despite all Jesus accomplished in his life ... despite all his teachings ... despite all the ways Jesus reached out to touch others - despite all of this, nails pierced his hands - and a sword pierced my heart. But, I’m not bitter. I don’t understand it, but I know it was all a part of God’s plan. The world today seems just as dark as it was when ...

2121. Born One Of Us

Drama

... down center, interrupting) - Chose to be born in a manger! Mother: (Steps toward down center stage, intensely) Oh, Miriam, in our lives, where all of us long for meaning, our King chose - to be born - Miriam: (Holds up hand to interrupt. Brings hands slowly to touch her face) Born with a human face! Mother: (Walks to down stage left, swings to face Miriam) In our times, where so many cheat and fight and hate - (Pause) Oh, Miriam, think with what love our King chose to be born! Miriam: (Drops hands slowly ...

2122. The One Who Made His Cross

Drama

... lazy bone in his body. I wish ... Anna "There is so much to tell you that I just can’t put it all down in a letter. I wish we could visit with each other sometime. Families can grow apart, you know, if they do not try to stay in touch ..." (Thinks about this) Silas I wish Matthew could be here in Jerusalam for the Passover. You know, even after all this time, I can still remember the very first time I came here for the Passover. I was only thirteen years old. Matthew had already been here twice and told ...

2123. Sermon Opener - What Will He Find?

Luke 18:1-8

Illustration

Theodore F. Schneider

Every pastor has been touched and troubled when there have been those in the congregation who suddenly have faced unemployment. Like an ambush from two sides, unemployment attacks us with the fear of financial insecurity on the one side and the loss of self-esteem on the other. Job searching can deepen both. In just ...

2124. Christmas, Proper 2

Isaiah 62:1-12

Bulletin Aid

... God! People: BUT GOD'S LIGHTNINGS LIGHTEN THE EARTH! (Based on Psalm 97) Collect Reigning God, you have announced through prophets and angels your regard and redemption for those who feel most forgotten and forsaken. Let us again hear their blessed proclamations: that, touched by the promises of your powerful presence in the world, we may be filled with hope and moved to love in the name of him whose nativity we celebrate today. Amen Prayer of Confession Redeeming God, we confess that we often succumb to ...

2125. Epiphany

Ephesians 3:1-13

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... GIVE THANKS AND PRAISE TO THE ETERNAL GOD OF ALL! Collect God of everlasting love, you have graciously included all of humanity in your eternal plan of self-manifestation and salvation in Christ Jesus. Make us worthy recipients of its benefits by your grace: that, touched and tamed by your forgiveness, we may assist you in extending it to all the world. In Jesus' holy name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Most merciful God, we confess that our love and compassion are not as limitless as yours, and that we ...

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