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2301. Prayers for the Sundays After Easter

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Rolland R. Reece

... created it to be; to see others as beings of eternal worth; and to see ourselves as your beloved children. Lead us to that higher place beyond our ability to reach, but within your love to give. Teach us the beauty of surrendering, so that we can stop our petty feverish ways, our rebellion against you, and place ourselves within the power of your truth. This prayer we offer in the name of your Son. Amen. Our Creator, your word speaks plainly to us about the seduction of money. Money, or any other form of ...

2302. Prayers for Epiphany

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Rolland R. Reece

... you for the gift of your Son? Amen. Our Savior, you reveal yourself in the most surprising ways. For example, we stepped outside the other day and grumbled about the newly fallen snow and how slippery it would be underfoot. Then for some reason we stopped, lifted our heads, and saw the splendor of the snow, blanketing the hedges, fence rows, and roofs. In those few seconds we witnessed your presence. The other evening there was a face on our television screen of a young service man speaking from a foreign ...

2303. Wedding: Unity Candle

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

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Derl G. Keefer

... the way to live with a love that does last forever. (Bride) and (Groom), as you vow to share your love with each other forever, remember the Source of eternal love. Add the energy of God's great love for you to your love for each other and nothing can stop your marriage from burning bright and warm forever. God be with you and give to you that love which is eternal.

2304. Wedding: Gift Of God (for a couple with a baby)

1 John 4:7-21

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Derl G. Keefer

... . In fact, the words, "I love you," will never be enough alone. The author of 1 John states a great truth when he writes in chapter 3, "My children, our love should not be just words and talk; it must be true love, which shows itself in action." When you stop what you are doing and take time to listen carefully to your partner, that is an act of true love. When you take your turn entertaining a cranky, teething baby, that is an act of true love. When you give an unexpected hug, make a special meal, leave a ...

2305. Wedding: Building A Marriage (for a couple fixing up a house)

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

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Derl G. Keefer

... 's background that help you put together another part of the puzzle that your partner will sometimes seem to you. Be sure to let each other know what things you love about one another as you learn to work around the little imperfections you discover. Stop often and appreciate the wonder of sharing your love and lives with one another. Not everyone has that. Another similarity between making a home and making a marriage is that both take time. You probably have some ideas about how you want to paint, furnish ...

2306. Wedding: Deciding To Love (for a marriage after divorce)

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

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Derl G. Keefer

... our own. It is a gift, given only to those who are willing to make the commitment to seek God's very best. The amazing thing is that once you have begun to receive God's love and give it to each other, you may find you just can't stop it. Others around you will begin to see the difference in you and in the way you treat them. The honesty, patience, and unselfishness you show may encourage similar responses in others. Like ripples on a pond, love spreads and touches others in indirect ways you may never even ...

2307. Wedding: On The Right Track (for a long-time relationship)

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

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Derl G. Keefer

... of everyday life. You two have learned a great deal about each other in the years you have been together. You are becoming quite a team, and all your preparation cannot help but be in your favor as you begin your marriage. But, of course, you can't stop now. The same effort you have given to getting to know each other before this day needs to be given in keeping your love strong from this day forward. Taking care of your love will require ongoing effort. It takes everyday maintenance. Here is where a race ...

2308. Wedding: Leaving, Uniting, Becoming One

Genesis 2:4-25

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Derl G. Keefer

... of who you turn to for emotional support, and even for fun. Are you learning to turn to one another first? Friends and family are great. We need them. They have helped to shape you into the persons you are standing here today. You won't ever stop loving these people and enjoying their company. But how you relate to them will change, for your primary loyalty is to each other now. You are leaving behind the patterns of your past lives to build this new life together. That is possible because of all the ...

2309. The First Hole

Acts 2:42-47

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... (I always liked youth group!), received a call to ministry, learned the church at its best is about loving like Jesus (invitationally, inclusively, and unconditionally), and met the most influential woman and man of my adolescent years. Grace Blanchard was 104 when she stopped teaching Sunday school. Maybe that's why I'm not especially sympathetic when our most seasoned members cite age for begging off boards, committees, and so on. Besides, the tired, tested, and true always have a lot more to offer than ...

2310. God Knows!

2 Samuel 11:1-27

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... have a good lie and clear shot to the green. Or as Mickey Mantle said, "You know the old rule. He who have fastest cart never have to play bad lie." Ain't it the truth? Golf like life is so often about lies. Bruce Lansky asked, "Did you ever stop and think why the pencils they give out with scorecards don't have erasers?" When Harvey Penick, the late golf guru who gave us his little red and green books, was asked by some students if they could improve their lies and play winter rules because of bad playing ...

2311. Holing Out

2 Timothy 4:9-18

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... with his old man. "Did you shoot a good one?" I asked. "Not so good, sir," he admitted. "Me driver's a wee bit off." "That's okay," I said. "Enjoy it. The game ends too soon, you know." "Right. Thanks." He walked on and I walked, and then I stopped. That's when I realized I'd heard it -- my father's voice. I smiled. My Father's voice. May all of us hear it and know Him before holing out.

2312. Take Some Lessons

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... who exchanged penny candy for kisses in the cloakroom. She was winking at me. I winked back. I always liked licorice. Melvin had another puddle under his desk. And Marilyn who was in her third year of fifth grade started rubbing my back. I didn't stop her. And I thought to myself, "Everybody in here is messed up." Then it hit me! "If everybody in here is messed up," I reasoned, "then I must be messed up too." It was an apocalyptic moment. Everybody -- including me -- was messed up. Everybody -- including me ...

2313. The Downside Of The Practice -- Performance Equation

Romans 8:28-39

Sermon

Robert R. Kopp

... the law and the prophets" (Matthew 7:12). I'm still glad I'm a man because of the birth thing. I'll be a much better one when I start acting with gender fairness off and on the course. I'll be a friendly son of God when I stop shrugging off sexism and start standing up for equal opportunity as well as responsibility. Sometimes we do our best and still fall flat, fail, or get the short end of the stick. I think of the wife who adored her husband. "If I die," she teased during a candlelight dinner ...

2314. Life Beside The Falls

Ezekiel 47:1-12

Sermon

David O. Bales

... answered, the room was full of smoke and she was shaking, "I put a pan on the burner and forgot it." "Here, Millie, I'll help you clean up. It's okay." I put my arm around her. "Just settle down; it could happen to anyone." Millie was trying to stop shaking, "It's the third time I've done it this week -- or a week or two. And yesterday I found a stack of bills I haven't paid, some are past due. I'm forgetting things all the time, important things. I have to move to assisted living." "No ...

2315. Adam And Eve,The First People

Genesis 3:1-24

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Peter C. Garrison

... her of this often. "I'm first," he'd sniff and stride off towards some elysian goal. "Follow me," he'd say, "Follow me," butting into Eve's afternoon stroll. Eve had her pride, too. She would sigh and go off another direction completely. Today she'd come to a stop leaning on a sign Adam had put up next to a berry bush that was ready to be picked. The sign said, "First dibs." Eve sat alone wondering what good she was if Adam didn't need her to do anything but follow him around. After all, she was made ...

2316. King Ahaz,Idolater

Drama

Peter C. Garrison

... for, let's see, 16 years. Then my son Hezekiah must have succeeded me. But, what's a newspaper? Other: Oh my ... You must have died thousands of years before me. I died in 199__. But we're both here now. Ahaz: So, what's a newspaper? Other: Will you stop asking me that? Don't you see what's happened? We both have been busy worshiping every thing and every god but the right one. I bet that's why we're just waiting around doing nothing; just waiting for nothing at all. Ahaz: Uh-oh. I've heard of ...

2317. O Give Thanks To God

Deuteronomy 26:1-15

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... , just a lesson." We began to pray prayers of adoration, thanksgiving and praise. We cried out to God and thanked him for his continued protection and care. You see, although my friend had slid 575 feet on the pavement and grass, when he came to a stop within seconds a passing paramedic stood by his side. Several seconds later a passing physician came to his aid. Our prayers took us back over the 13 years of our friendship and our memories of God's faithfulness in many circumstances in our lives began to ...

2318. Saved By The Blood Of The Lamb

Exodus 12:1-30

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... if the innocent blood of the lamb had not been shed. For the Hebrew people this act of passing over and sparing their firstborn also served as a reminder that God had protected them in the midst of the plague of death. The story does not stop there because they were instructed to roast the lamb, and prepare unleavened bread and bitter herbs. These too became important symbols of God's urging them to prepare themselves for a journey. Their preparation became an act of faith in God's faithfulness. This act of ...

2319. The Ugly Duckling

Drama

Karren Boehr

... help me find a house of my own. They prayed until I secured a job and a car. They're like sisters to me. They've cried with me more times than I can count. They've shown me how to trust Christ with every minute of my life. ANN: (Stops pedaling) What would they do with a woman whose husband is oh so sweet in public, but physically abuses her when no one's looking? LINDA: (Immediately realizes ANN is talking about herself) We'd pray, and we'd be there for her. Two of our members have had to ...

2320. Graduation Is Not For Angels

Drama

Karren Boehr

... graduation day down the line a piece. 2ND ANGEL: (Rises and the two begin walking off stage) And I hear He's sparing no expense. Chocolate covered strawberries ... graduation cake ... presents ... 1ST ANGEL: And I'll be there, friend. I'll be there. 2ND ANGEL: (Stops abruptly) Today's graduation means you and I are headed for college, right? 1ST ANGEL: Right! 2ND ANGEL: (Shakes head as he looks at his body) Feathers, my friends, hang on for the ride. (Both ANGELS laugh, then walk off stage arm in arm)

2321. Holy Hype

Matthew 11:1-19

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... too radical, too strong. You really can't go into the signs and wonders bit, that's too much. People just don't go for that anymore. Trust me in this. I know you can talk about the wine miracle and feeding the five thousand but you have got to stop doing the healing stuff. Healing the blind, and the lame and cleansing lepers, and the deaf hearing. It's a bit too much. If the people are there live they believe, but it just doesn't carry on T.V. People know we can edit the tape. And raising the ...

2322. Walk With Him

Luke 24:13-35

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... from Jerusalem. That's a long walk -- seven miles -- and you want to go back? CLEOPAS: How do you feel? COMPANION: Great. CLEOPAS: I haven't felt like this in a long time. I feel great too. COMPANION: My heart is like it's on fire and it won't stop burning. CLEOPAS: Mine too. I felt that way when He used to teach us. Here we are just walking along and all of a sudden there He was, walking with us. You didn't recognize Him, did you? COMPANION: No, I didn't and you didn't either. CLEOPAS: You ...

2323. Everyman And Woman

John 17:6-19, John 17:1-5

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... the Almighty by confessing his sins. EVERYMAN: The script says, "I beg you to tell me, if you will, where Confession, that holy man dwells." Why do you have to be a woman, anyway? CONSCIENCE: Ask God. CONFESSION: What's with you? Do your part and stop getting off the script. We'll never get finished here. You wanted the role of Everyman. You're the only man that showed up when we had auditions, anyway. EVERYMAN: Yeah. CONSCIENCE: We could have cast a woman and called it Everywoman. CONFESSION: Can we get ...

2324. When God Asks the Unreasonable

Matthew 3:13-17

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... it. SHARON: Then we can't know for sure when He knew He was God. Right? SAM: No, we can't. The Bible doesn't say, so neither can we. SHARON: But we did learn something. SAM: We always learn something from searching the scriptures. SHARON: Stop sounding like a brochure about a church conference. SAM: Well, we did learn something. SHARON: Sure. I learned that Jesus was full of the Holy Spirit and therefore He was patient. SAM: He must have needed patience to wait more than eighteen years to begin a ministry ...

2325. Job Placement

John 1:29-34

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... nice. But all I actually did was fill the paper bags with food and when the people filed past I would get to say a few things to them. JESUS: Right. And what about that program today? Are you still working with the poor? JANICE: No, the program was stopped. Lack of funds, I guess. JESUS: Too bad. JANICE: Yes, too bad. If you could have seen those people's faces when they picked up their bags -- I mean, well, -- there was some hope in their faces. JESUS: And you miss that. JANICE: I sure do. JESUS: And how ...

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