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2226. He Came Seeking Fruit

Luke 13:1-9

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

Instrumental Meditation Words To Start Our Meditation: Jesus said, "I am the vine, you are the branches. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be my disciples." He also said, "Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown in the fire. Thus you will know them by their fruits." Moments Of Quiet Meditation: (Accompanied by soft music) Scripture: Luke 13:6-9 (NRSV) Then he told this parable: "A man had a fig tree planted in his vineyard: and he came looking ...

2227. Pentecost

Psalm 104:1-35, Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 15:18--16:4, Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:18-27

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

CALL TO WORSHIP Look to our Creator who gives breath to all breathing creatures and the Spirit to all praying beings. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Unseen Parent, Departed Brother, Promised Counselor, we admit that we have not always confessed that we have done what is wrong. We do not always seek the truth to know and do what is right. Though we should declare our faults and failings out of sheer love and trust, we more often confess out of threat of future judgment. Forgive indifference and noncommittal ...

2228. Proper 11

Mark 6:30-44, Psalm 89:1-52

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B. David Hostetter

CALL TO WORSHIP Relax. You have heard the invitation of the Christ to come to this quiet place for rest and renewal. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Divine Shepherd, you seek to gather your scattered flock and bring them back to the way of righteousness. We are sorry for whatever we have done or failed to do that has estranged others from you rather than entreating them to come back to your fold. Forgive our own wandering and ungodly actions through Jesus Christ, who laid down his life as our Good Shepherd. Amen. ...

2229. What Do You Do with the Left-Over Jelly Beans?

Luke 12:17

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: A large bag of jelly beans. Good morning, boys and girls. I need a volunteer this morning, someone who is really something special. This person must love jelly beans. Is there anyone here who really likes jelly beans? (Let them answer, and pick a child who will participate in an enthusiastic way.) Do you think that you really like jelly beans? (Let the child answer.) I know that you cannot eat all of the jelly beans that I have brought with me, so I am going to give them to you, and you can save ...

2230. Living Water

John 7:37-38

Children's Sermon

Mark A. Hultquist

Object: A paper cup, a pitcher, a bucket, and a hose. Do you remember those hot days in the summer when you just can't seem to cool off? You sit down in the air conditioning and you feel okay, but as soon as you start moving around, or go outside to have some fun, you get so hot you can hardly believe it! I want you to pretend this is one of those days. You have done everything you can think of to stay cool and none of those ideas is working. So you finally decide to go outside and fill up your little poo ...

2231. Let God's Light Shine

1 John 1:8

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: A light bulb painted black (washable black) and a bucket of water to wash off the paint. Good morning, boys and girls. It is getting warmer every day and soon it will be summer. How many of you remember the cold days of winter? (Let them answer.) It's fun to be outside without our coats and hats, isn't it? (Let them answer.) I love to walk in the sunshine. It seems so good. I like these days much better than the dark and cloudy ones. God must like sunshine also. The Bible speaks of God as if he ...

2232. God's Descending Spirit

John 20:19-23

Sermon

Leonard H. Budd

Even in the room's darkness Rachel's face was seen streaked with tears. She wiped her cheeks with the back of her hand. Rachel had been an un-named disciple since Jesus had first visited her village. They had already celebrated two passovers. It had been that long ago. She was not important in the way that Simon and his brothers were important. She could not speak eloquently, nor command evil spirits to disappear. Nor could she carry her side of debate about the religious law. Also, she was a woman. But ...

2233. Kim's Wish Come True

John 14:1-4

Eulogy

Ron Lavin

Death of a Young Adult I will begin my sermon today talking about a horse. More specifically my focus will be a horse's name. The horse of which I speak is the one owned by Kim. I speak of that horse, not because Kim loved horses, although she did. I speak of that horse, not because Kim was an athlete, although she certainly was. I speak of Kim's horse because of the horse's name. Kim named him, "Kim's Wish Come True". Kim must have named her horse with this unusual name because, in fact, the horse was a ...

2234. Of Seeing and Hearing

Mark 7:31-37

Sermon

Thomas Peterson

A jungle tribe walks down a path. They come upon a man lying beside the path with mushroom stems around him. The chief asks the youth, “What do you see?” One young man replies, “A man dead.” “What else?” “Mushroom pieces.” “Well, but what do you see?” the chief repeats. The answer comes back. “A man dead and mushroom pieces.” The chief grows impatient, “I mean what do you see?” The youth look puzzled. The face of one brightens, “Oh, the mushroom must be poisonous and that’s what killed him.” The light had ...

2235. Clothing Yourself with Christ

Romans 13:11-14

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To demonstrate the protection provided by the Lord . Key Verses: 11a and 14a The hour has come for you to wake from your slumber...[and] clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ). Props: A jacket or coat and a wind up alarm clock. Lesson: [After all of the children have arrived, ask them to act like they are sleeping. Tell them to close their eyes and make sleeping noises. This should be a fun time of role-playing for them. Tell them that when they hear the signal, that they should wake ...

2236. The Resurrection of the Body

1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Bulletin Aid

Carl Hoefler

Call to Worship Pastor: The Christian hope assures us of a personal resurrection. People: We need that assurance to answer our questions about life after death. Pastor: We do not know everything about our resurrection, but we have been promised that just as we have a physical body, we shall also have a spiritual body. People: Praise God for his personal interest in us, even after death! Collect Almighty God, you are so full of love and life! You have breathed life into our physical bodies, and we live. We ...

2237. Stand Firm in Christ

Philippians 3:1-11

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

Call to Worship Leader: Let all who would call upon the Lord gather now for worship! People: The Lord is our salvation and our rock against the storms of life. Leader: The Lord has walked beside us all the days of our lives. People: And we are called to proclaim God's wonderful blessings for all to hear. Leader: Then let us lift our voices together in praise and song before our God. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty and loving God, You have so wonderfully blessed us with Your salvation ...

2238. Reuben:The Rooster With a Reminder

Matthew 26:69-75

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: None How many boys and girls know what I mean when I talk about reminders? Can anyone think of something which we might call a reminder? (Let the children give you some things which they think of as reminders.) That's pretty good. When I think of a reminder I can't help but think of a string that my mother used to tie around my finger so that I would not forget about the time that I was supposed to be home or the job that she wanted me to do. That was one kind of reminder but there are a lot of ...

2239. Practice Being Good

1 Thessalonians 4:1

Children's Sermon

Object: A Yo-Yo Good morning, boys and girls. Have you had your ups and downs this week? Do you know what I mean when I say that? How do you feel when you are down? (Wait for an answer - sad, unhappy). How do you feel when you are up? (Wait again). That’s right. I brought a friend of mine along today. One who is really having his ups and downs. What is like an elevator that you can hold in your hand? Do you know? How about a Yo-Yo? How many of you have played with our friend, Yo-Yo? It’s hard, isn’t it? I ...

2240. Watching and Listening

Luke 14:1-14

Children's Sermon

Object: Binoculars, a microscope or a magnifying glass. Well, this is some day, isn't it? Could you have anything better than a day like this when you can get up in the morning, feel good and be ready to visit with God? Of course not. This is the best place in the whole world to be on a day like this. How many of you would like to sit down at a table and have Jesus sit down right beside you? We would all like to sit down and eat and talk with Jesus. Suppose he came and ate dinner with you today. How do you ...

2241. Epiphany 7

Isaiah 49:8-26, 1 Corinthians 3:1-23, Matthew 5:27-30, Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 5:33-37

Bulletin Aid

First Lesson: Isaiah 49:8-13 Theme: God does not forget his people Call to Worship Pastor: God has promised us that he will never leave us, or forget that he is our God. People: Even when we think God has deserted us, he is present to give us hope and encouragement. Pastor: God keeps his promises. It is up to us to believe and trust him. People: Our faith is strengthened as we put our trust in God. We know he will be faithful to us. Collect Gracious Father, whose faithfulness to your children never wavers ...

2242. New Clothes From God

Galatians 3:27

Children's Sermon

Object: Some choir robes. Lesson: For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you remember getting dressed this morning? (Let them answer.) Every day you get out of bed and put on your clothes so that you can go to school, or go outside to play, or just hang around the house. Putting on our clothes is something that all of us do, and we do not think it is anything special. But suppose you come to church in your best clothes and I tell you ...

2243. Do You Have Roots?

Colossians 2:6-7

Children's Sermon

Object: Some roots from either trees or plants. Good morning, boys and girls. Today we are going to take a look at the way we belong to Jesus. How many of you think that you belong to Jesus? (Let them answer.) All of you belong to Jesus, and that's good. Do you know how you became a part of his life? (Let them answer.) That's right, Jesus died for our sins. But I think the thing that I want you to know about today is how we stay a part of his life everyday, and how we grow up with Jesus. First of all, we ...

2244. Bragging Only Leads to a Downfall

Luke 14:11

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: A set of building blocks or simply a number of 2x4s that can be stacked up Good morning, boys and girls. How are you today? It looks to me like you all feel great, really great. How many of you are great? That’s interesting. I have a whole bunch of blocks with me this morning and we’re going to see what good builders you are. I want you to take turns with me and we’ll pile the blocks up until they reach the ceiling. The only thing is that when you put down a block you must tell me something good ...

2245. Judas

Luke 22:1-6

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: a mask Today we are going to begin pretending that we lived when Jesus lived on this earth. We are going to meet some of the people who Jesus knew and listen to them tell us stories about one of the times that they did something with Jesus. We are going to do this with some help. Each night the person telling you the story will be behind one of these masks. [Show them the mask.] We will pretend that the mask is the person telling the story and we are there listening to it. Tonight we have an ...

2246. How To Be Used By God

1 Samuel 16:14-23

Sermon

Roger Prescott

Introduction David was one of the greatest military commanders and statesmen in history. He established a dynasty that was destined to last for more than 400 years. The story of David’s early career is interwoven with the events of Saul’s reign (1 Samuel 13:31). His fascinating rise to leadership from the obscurity of a shepherd’s life makes for astounding reading. He appeared as a harp player in the king’s court. He had a marvelous victory over the giant Goliath and some gallant exploits among the ...

2247. Memories

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

Daniel G. Mueller

Hidden away in just about every family’s photo album is a cute little picture of a baby’s buns. Along with all the other photos of baby’s first haircut, first birthday, first bike ride, and the like, there’s also that one picture, that infamous photo showing off baby’s buns. Parents love to have at least one such photo; but the individual whose anatomy is so displayed grows up living in fearful dread that one day his girlfriend or her boyfriend will actually see that awful picture. It’s fun to look through ...

2248. Responding to God With Repentance

Acts 3:11-26

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

Call To Worship Leader: Let us test and examine our ways, and return to the Lord! People: Let us lift up our hearts and hands to God in heaven! Leader: Let us proclaim in all the world the glory due God's name! People: Let us bring our offerings into the courts of Almighty God! Leader: Let us come together and bring praise for our salvation in Christ! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty and righteous Lord, You have judged us and found us wanting, yet in Christ You extended to us Your ...

2249. Don't Look Down

Matthew 14:22-36

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: an umbrella Good morning, boys and girls. Have you ever been caught out in a thunderstorm? It's scary, isn't it? The thunder is booming, the lightning is flashing, the wind is howling, the rain is pouring down. (Might want to make some sound effects here) Can you sound like a thunderstorm? (Give them a few seconds to let loose with their sound effects) Wow, that's scary! I bet most of your mommies and daddies carry an umbrella in their car. They keep the umbrella with them, even on sunny days, just ...

2250. Preparing the Way

Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

The line at the Post Office was of a December length, too long really to wait for such a simple errand. But there he was. When he got to the window he asked for a sheet of Christmas stamps. The clerk proffered a brightly colored set showing lots of candles and emblazoned with the word “Kwanzaa.” “No,” he said, “I’d like some Christmas stamps.” The clerk did a sort of ‘oh-h-h yeah’ thing and rummaged around in the supply and pulled out some jolly snowmen and made ready to ring up the transaction. “No,” he ...

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