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2251. The Lost And Found

John 10:1-21

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... are away from home. Sometimes we even lose things around home, don't we? I had a friend once who was always losing his glasses, sometimes when they were right on top of his head! Have you ever lost anything? (Responses -- Allow a representative feedback.) And what did you do when you lost it? (Responses -- Cry, tell someone, search, and so forth.) Yes, we search hard for things that become lost, and we search all the harder in proportion to the value of the thing that we've lost. That's why it is always ...

2252. New Year

Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... whenever I want them and time will stand still. Isn't that great? Wouldn't you like a clock or watch like that? You'd never be late for school, you'd never get up late, you'd always be on time for dinner or your chores, wouldn't you? (Response -- By this time someone will object that you can't stop time.) I've been very disappointed because I found that out, too! You can stop the hands of the clock but you cannot stop time. It doesn't stand still. It goes on in regular daily, weekly, monthly, yearly ...

2253. Week Four Of Lent

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... have for God by our attention to them. We are asked to cut through mountains and make highways level. We are asked to care for others as a mother cares for her child, as God has always cared for us. God is present in what we do and say. Our responsibility to care for others is part of the Christian call to holiness. When we show our solidarity, our oneness with others, in their plight and suffering, we show the face of God to them. The oneness of God which Jesus expresses in the Gospel must be our goal as ...

2254. Worship Aid, Drama

Drama

Dann J. Ettner

... chief priests and explained how we had felt theearthquake and seen this being, which they said must have been anangel. We told them how the body of Jesus was no longer in thetomb. We explained how it was "the angel," as they called it, whowas responsible. The chief priests, with apparent grief and worry on theirfaces, went and spoke with the Temple elders. They came back tous carrying a bag of coins. "Take this money," they said, "andtell others that you fell asleep as you watched and that Jesus'disciples ...

2255. Letting God

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20, Matthew 2:1-12

Drama

Pamela Urfer

... start. MARY: You did just fine. JOSEPH: You're only trying to make me feel better. You know it wasn't fine. It wasn't what it should have been. MARY: Whatever you didn't provide, God took care of. JOSEPH: But God shouldn't have to. It was my responsibility. I'm the husband. And I wasn't able to do for you what good husbands are supposed to do. MARY: Oh, poor Joseph! I can see you feel badly about this. JOSEPH: I certainly do. MARY: I wish I could convince you not to feel so guilty. God brought ...

2256. Flashing Lights

Acts 9:1-19a

Sermon

Robert Beringer

... More often, God speaks with a call to take up some task that literally stops us in our tracks, and beckons us in a new direction. God called Moses to lead his people out of slavery, but Moses' initial response was, "Get someone else, Lord, I am not eloquent." God called Jeremiah to be a prophet, but Jeremiah's initial response was, "God, I am too young for such a task." And let us not forget God's call to Jonah. He heard the voice of God, and started running in the opposite direction! So being open to God's ...

2257. The Witness Of Pilate

Drama

Dann J. Ettner

... they would letCaesar know that I had not done anything to destroy a person whotried to set Himself as King in Caesar's place. I knew that Jesuswas no threat to Caesar, but what could I do? What would Caesarthink of me? So, still rejecting the responsibility, I washed my handsbefore them saying they were free to crucify Him if they stillwanted to. I had Him flogged first, hoping that maybe they wouldsee Him suffer and be satisfied and not go through with thecrucifixion. Angered by the fact that I had been ...

2258. Satisfaction Gauranteed

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

... us to listen to the great prophet Jeremiah. Isaiah received his call from the Lord "the year that King Uzziah died" (Isaiah 6:1ff), which was in 740 B.C. Isaiah responded immediately when God called. "And who shall I send, and who will go for us?" Remember Isaiah's response? "Here I am. Send me." Isn't it great that God uses every kind of person? God called Jeremiah, too, more than a hundred years later, in 626 B.C. in the thirteenth year of the reign of Josiah, not to be confused with Uzziah. Jeremiah's ...

2259. The Witness Of The Centurion

Drama

Dann J. Ettner

... to become the perfect sacrifice for sins. And because Hedied on the cross all who believe in Him will live forever withGod. This is a hard thing to believe. I do know that there wassomething very different in the man Jesus. I even believe that Hewas responsible for the darkness over the land, the earthquake atHis death and even the report about the dead coming to life. ButI cannot understand, nor do I believe, that this Jesus was asacrifice offered for all people. Sin in this world is just toogreat. And sin ...

2260. They Drew Back And Fell

Drama

Dann J. Ettner

... tell. Itwould have made a perfect opportunity for that Jesus to escape.But He just stood there waiting for us to stand up and find ourswords, torches and lanterns. Jesus asked a second time, "Who is it you want?" We responded,"Jesus of Nazareth," almost fearing His response as if the meremention of His words, "I am He," would make us fall again. Some have told me, since that night, that the words, "I amHe," relate back to the old Hebrew name YHWH which means, "I Amwhat I Am." These same people suggest that ...

2261. Saint Patrick, Missionary

Matthew 28:19

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... , but won many converts to the Christian faith and founded a church in the land. Now, from what I've told you, is there anyone here who can tell me the name of this brave, adventurous Christian missionary? (Response -- Saint Patrick.) And what is the name of the country where he told the good news? (Response -- Ireland.) There are lots of fables and stories which have grown up around Patrick. It is interesting to learn the true facts about the man. He did not drive the snakes out of Ireland; he did not ...

2262. Thinking About The Cross

Lk 9:23, 51 · Mt 10:38 · Gal 6:14

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... homes, and there are songs about it. Why do you think the cross is so prominent in the church and in the life of Jesus? (Response -- Because He died on the cross.) Do you know that the symbol of the cross that we like to see was once a symbol of ... a tree or nailed to a cross. It was a death penalty that was only given to the worst of criminals. Was Jesus a criminal? (Response -- No, He was __________________.) Jesus died on the cross as part of God's plan for winning the world back to himself. Do you know ...

2263. The Value Of A Smile

John 15:1-17

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... today. (Have them face the congregation.) Now let's see your grumpiest face. Oh, that's awful! Please turn around so the people don't have to look at you. Now, I have a question for you. Which face was the easiest for you to make? (Responses should be overwhelming for the happy face. This might open up an opportunity for talking about attitudes which are reflected on our faces.) People who study things like the functions of the body have actually discovered that it takes fewer muscles to smile than it does ...

2264. I Love A Parade

Psalm 33:12

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... lots of parades for lots of different occasions, don't we? Have you ever been in a parade? (Responses -- Allow a few brief ones.) This is a particular time of year that we celebrate with parades, isn't it? The Fourth of July is a special day for us. ... Do you know why? (Response -- You are looking for Independence Day.) Yes! I think it is always important for us to know what we are celebrating. I suppose you could ...

2265. The Wise Use Of Time

Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... some of you younger ones are learning by looking at clocks and watching Sesame Street, aren't you? How many of you have a watch? Hold them up for me! My, there are so many different kinds and colors. Why do you suppose we need to tell time anyway? (Responses -- Varied; some may be quite useable in developing your theme.) We are people who are very oriented to time, aren't we? We need to know what time it is to get to school, to watch our favorite TV programs, to arrive at the dentist's for an appointment ...

2266. Vine And Branches

Jn 15:1-11 · Gal 5:22-23

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... that Jesus told about vines and branches. He said that He was the true vine and He talked to his disciples about being branches that were supposed to be bearing fruit. What do you suppose Jesus had in mind when He told the disciples that they were to bear fruit? (Response -- Let the children express what it might mean to them.) The Bible tells us what the fruits of a Christian's life are to be. (Galatians 5:22-23 may be read here.) And these are the kinds of things that God wants to see in us. Do you know ...

2267. Our Constant Companion

Hebrews 13:5

Children's Sermon

Robert B. Lantz

... you haven't been before. I want to read a poem to you this morning that teaches us a good lesson about Jesus. The author of the poem is unknown. The poem is called "Footprints." (Read poem.) What does that poem teach us about Jesus? (Responses -- mostly it should evoke the response that Jesus is always with us.) The Bible says of Jesus in Hebrews, "He will never leave us or forsake us." And it says, "The Lord is my helper; I will never be afraid." We ought to take confidence from the story of "Footprints ...

2268. Where Do Our Words Come From?

Matthew 12:34b

Children's Sermon

Teresa L. Major

... think about this morning. Did you ever stop to think that words come from our hearts? Sounds kind of strange, doesn't it, words coming from our hearts? Hearts don't have lips. Hearts can't talk; they don't speak to us. But in many ways, our hearts are responsible for everything we say. The Bible teaches us that the things we say come from what's in our hearts. The words we use and the things we say tell others a lot about us. If we are full of bitter, hateful talk, then our hearts are probably full of ...

2269. The Fourth Meal

Sermon

Robert F. Scott

... who do not always clearly hear your voice. Leader: Often we are bogged down in daily cares, too busy to listen for your word. People: We blame others for our problems and pains, and we forget to forgive one another. Leader: Other times we fail in our responsibilities to each other; People: We become the source of strife, when we should be bearers of your love. Leader: Free us from ourselves, so that we may feel your loving care and may walk in your pathways. People: Teach us to face each new day with your ...

2270. Pentecost -- A Wild, Weird, Wonderful Day

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... full. The Oil Of The Spirit Second, the power of the Holy Spirit is like oil, soothing, comforting and healing. Oil in the Bible has been associated with anointing. A person who was called of God was anointed with oil, set apart for special responsibilities. The anointing was a time of preparation and readiness for the service of God. Moses poured oil over Aaron's head, beard, and robe consecrating him for service. Samuel anointed David with oil, authenticating his selection by God as one who was to perform ...

2271. Empowered By A Vision

Genesis 28:10-22

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... didn't have to adhere to his usual high moral standards. Unfortunately, he appeared in the background on network television on the evening news going into a hotel with a young woman not his wife on his arm. There is no place we can go to get away from responsibility for our own behavior and there is no place we can go to get away from God. For God is not only in Bethel, God is everywhere. And we are accountable not only in Bethel, but everywhere. Yet another lesson from this passage of scripture has to do ...

2272. When Life Doesn't Go According To Plan

Genesis 21:8-21

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... the people who are miserable at work. They chose the occupation for reasons which seemed reasonable, but by mid-life they changed or their circumstances changed and the joy that was once fulfilling is now a burden. Unfortunately, advancement, money and family responsibilities make it unrealistic to change jobs. Career choices can be as permanent as tattoos. Sometimes things just do not work out the way we want. Sarah looks upon Ishmael as a tattoo, the permanent result of a choice she made under different ...

2273. The Truth Will Make You Free

Sermon

Phyllis Faaborg Wolk

... life-giving relationships were found in the Christian community. Because of the death and resurrection of Jesus, God would always be ready to answer Chris' confirmation prayer. God would always be there to help and guide Chris as he sought to live out his life in response to God's love for him. Jesus said, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." Don't ever forget that because of Jesus' death and resurrection, God will always ...

2274. The Truth Will Make You Free

Sermon

Phyllis Faaborg Wolk

2275. Service And Reward

Matthew 20:1-16

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

... point of the parable is given at the end: "So the last will be first and the first last." The parable is given in response to the query from the disciples as to whether they would be rewarded for their faithfulness in following Jesus and enduring the hardships and ... the gift is received, it is a call to a life of obedience to God's will. As such it is a task that is more a response of gratitude for the privilege of being in the kingdom than as the reward that is offered at the end of life. 4. The Lord is ...

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