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2376. EPISODE 8: GOOD FRIDAY

Drama

Robert Clausen

... what they’re doing." GOVERNOR: That’s all? CAPTAIN: No. Just before we fired, he said, "It’s finished." GOVERNOR: You’re certain he’s dead? CAPTAIN: He’s dead, all right. I’ve seen a lot of dead ones. GOVERNOR: [To LAZARUS] And you want his body? LAZARUS: If I may, sir. GOVERNOR: Who are you? LAZARUS: My name is Lazarus, sir. GOVERNOR: You’re putting yourself in danger here. The man was executed for crimes against the state. LAZARUS: I know. GOVERNOR: Does he mean that much to you? LAZARUS ...

2377. A Vital Night Call

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... in the 1920s there was a great major league baseball player named Goose Gosling. His team was in the World Series one year. In the bottom of the 9th inning of the final game, the score was tied. Goose came to the plate. He got the kind of pitch he wanted and hit a solid line drive over the shortstop's head. It rolled all the way to the wall. The left-fielder fumbled the ball as he tried to make the play. Goose rounded second. As he neared third base, the coach was waving him toward home. The ball reached ...

2378. Straight Talk With A Young Adult

Matthew 19:16-30

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... strange, the young man went to the back of the store and said to the manager, “There is some nut out front who wants to buy half a grapefruit.” Just then he glanced over his shoulder and noticed that the lady had followed him to the back ... young man is a brand new college freshman. In fact, it's his first week in school and happens to be fraternity rush week. He wants very much to join one particular fraternity. One evening he is in that fraternity house with some of the brothers. They are all smoking pot ...

2379. Wimps Become Warriors

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... butterfly flitting around. One caterpillar turned to the other and said, "Charlie, you'll never get me up in one of those things." But God wants you to live over your head, borne on the wings of the Spirit. There are miracles God wants you to witness. There are scars He wants to remove, ministries He wants you to discover, fractured relationships He wants to reconcile. The question is: Do you have enough faith to take on something that looks impossible? FINALLY, A FOURTH CHALLENGE IF YOU WOULD LIVE ...

2380. "Almost" Is A Sad Word

Matthew 19:16-30

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me." That gives me a slight touch of the "willies" every time I read it. What if Jesus were to tell you or me in a vision too real to deny: "Son or daughter, I want you to quit your job, sell your house, cash in your investments, and become a missionary." I always try to be mighty gentle with the Rich Young Ruler because I'm glad Jesus doesn't deliver the same challenge to me. Jesus was not saying that all persons should liquidate ...

2381. Nebuchadnezzar and the Feet of Clay

Daniel 2:24-49

Sermon

Don Yocom

... of God. Yes, it it obvious that destruction is inevitable as deterioration sets in, even in high places of government. When will mankind look up to see God’s plan? Too often, when the test comes, we would rather be immoral than intolerant. God forbid! When you want to illustrate an idea, put it in picture language, as Daniel did here. Ephraim is the name used in the Bible story to indicate the ten tribes of Israel to the north which were dispersed by the captivity in Babylon. Yet, out of them, says Daniel ...

2382. Jeremiah and the Potter

Jeremiah 18:1--19:15

Sermon

Don Yocom

... Him? Broken and cracked vessels! A wisecrack we once heard was that God uses people as one uses earthen vessels, but that they are sometimes cracked pots! His patience with us has been a mighty long, weary thing. God has a purpose for which He wants to use us. He wants to bring His kingdom on earth as it is in heaven. God’s people believe He will ultimately achieve His purpose. Many may hinder it, but they cannot completely stop God. History shows that no one has ever been able to keep God from doing ...

2383. Those Bothersome Do’s and Don’ts

Drama

Sarah Walton Miller

... that isn’t true - FEMALE 1: Especially if you are doing it to deceive - MALE 1: or HARM someone? MALE 4: Yeah. I guess that’s a lie. MALE 2: That’s a relief. Now, when that girl says, "How do I look?" I’ll think how I don’t want to harm this poor girl and I’ll say, "Beautiful!" FEMALE 2: [disgusted] How shallow! MALE 2: [fervently] But how safe! VOICE: Don’t envy others for what they have. Don’t desire another’s possessions for yourself. Not his wife nor his beasts nor houses. MALE 4: Why ...

2384. Living Advertisements

Matthew 11:10

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... them. In a little while, I was reading a magazine and I saw the most beautiful picture of a new car. It made me think of how old my car is and how many miles it’s been driven. Oh, how I wanted that new car! How many of you boys and girls have been looking at pictures and thinking about what you would like to have for Christmas? (Perhaps they may wish to tell you what they have seen that they would like to have) Well, all of those things would be ...

2385. Overcoming Fear

Mark 4:35-41

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... 20 feet away in a crouched position was a German Shepherd dog with glowing, malignant eyes and pearly-white teeth. I could tell he wanted some of me. I began backing slowly away from that door, in the general direction of my car, as I spoke words of pastoral ... some basic training in how to manage fear. My purpose today is to explain the cause and the cure of fear. In addition, I want to arm you with a practical strategy for coping with fear. The first thing I need to say is that reasonable or normal fear ...

2386. We Are More Than Laborers - Labor Day

2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, Ecclesiastes 5:8--6:12

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... the harsh conditions; lots of them sing a country song as they work. The majority actually like their jobs. Of course, some people regard my profession as terribly difficult. And when I tell them how amazing it is to me that I actually get paid to do what I always wanted to do anyway, they look at me as if I have been in the sun too long. Now, every job has its days. In a former church someone came up with the bright idea of having a special service to bless the animals. Everybody was invited to bring his ...

2387. Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?

Luke 9:18-27

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... a huge coffee-cake. He was roundly scolded by his staff for breaking his diet. But he said, “Wait a minute. I can explain. On my way to work this morning, I saw this coffee cake in the window of a bakery. And I prayed, ‘Lord, if you want me to have it, provide a parking space right in front of the bakery. And sure enough, the eighth time around the block, there it was.” If you don’t think that self-denial comes hard for American Christians, just consider how unreasonable some think the suggestion to ...

2388. Someone At the Door

Revelation 3:14-22

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... 35 years old, and you are waiting on a flight to New Orleans. John said to himself, "I have got to figure this out. There has to be an explanation." He noticed farther down the concourse one of those all-purpose stores. He went in and told the clerk, "I want a disguise." He bought fake glasses, a big nose, a mustache, even a cape. He fixed himself up so well that not even his own mother would recognize him. Back he went to the machine, dropped in his quarter, and out came a card that readl "You are still ...

2389. How to Fix the Past

1 John 1:5--2:14

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... foiled up my life. I believe you loved me enough to die for me, so that I can be forgiven. Please forgive my past. I want to be your child from now on.” Mary said that she felt an immediate release, as if a huge burden had been lifted from her ... , Mr. Abercrombie invited Colson to come by his office for a few moments. He said, “Chuck, I don’t have what you have, but I want it.” In a matter of just a few minutes, both of them were on their knees in prayer. Mr. Abercrombie asked forgiveness of his sins ...

2390. Judgment Day is Coming (Adapted)

Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:47-52

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... hear? Did you tell them what was politically correct? Did you tell them what seemed rational to you? Or, did you tell them what my Holy Spirit caused to be placed in that book of life called the Bible? Did you tell them the truth?" Here is one preacher who wants to be able to respond to God Almighty, "Yes, Lord, I told them the truth, the hard truth as well as the gentle truth. I declared to them your revealed truth as given to me through your Holy Word." There is only one way to by-pass judgment and to ...

2391. Forgiveness

Luke 23:26-43

Sermon

Burton F. Blair

... know what they are doing" (Luke 23:34). This is the first word from the cross. It is prayer, a prayer for forgiveness. Isn’t this a strange time for prayer in the midst of such insanity? Should he not have had words of hostility? Who does he want forgiven? Is it the soldiers who punched and pushed him around with that silly crown of thorns? Is it the religious leaders who ridiculed him and rejected him? "If you are the messiah," they shouted in anger, "come down from the cross and we will believe!" Is it ...

2392. Call Waiting

1 Samuel 3:1--4:1

Sermon

Frederick C. Edwards

... some sympathy with Eli if we are at all aware of our own failings. But still God uses us in amazing ways and with a power that often astounds us. A mother called me one day to invite me to her son’s Eagle Scout ceremony. She said, "I want you to see what you helped produce." Of course I was gratified by her comment. Yes, I remember him always being there with his parents, paying attention in a way that seemed beyond his years. And I remember his bright and incisive questions and comments even as a small ...

2393. A Prophet Like Me

Deuteronomy 18:14-22

Sermon

Frederick C. Edwards

... path will lead. Saying unpopular things is part of the job description, but it should be part of the job description of anyone in Christian ministry. I remember hearing the admonition to some new ordinands to beware of being too well thought of. Of course we want to be well liked, but let none of us be thought harmless or ineffective in proclaiming the Word in prophetic fashion. Even so it is one of the least appreciated aspects of ministry. It opens one to criticism, and hence some lose all but a faint ...

2394. Paul - Persecutor, but Participant

1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Sermon

Carl E. Zahrte

... flat on my face. That’s why I wrote to the Romans, "I do not understand my own actions. For I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate." Have you ever felt that way? Have you ever been miserable about the burden of your sinful weakness ... that? Or when there is a difference of opinion, do you allow that to destroy the unity and bond of fellowship that our Lord wants in his church? When another Christian does something that disturbs or offends you, do you pray for that person, and go to him or ...

2395. When God Was Nothing

Philippians 2:1-11

Sermon

Brett Blair

... knew exactly how to say it, and never failed me. His name was Barry Manilow. With Barry on the turntable I could say everything I wanted to say and more. Which always left me wondering how the Led Zeppelin and AC/DC fans ever communicated with girls. Perhaps some of you ... Son in the form of human flesh. What was the attitude of God's Son when Christmas was conceived in the mind of the Father? Paul wants to use this thought but he doesn't know how to say it. So what does he do? He turns to one of the Hymns of ...

2396. The King's Reception (What Are You Wearing to the Wedding?)

Matthew 22:1-14

Sermon

Brett Blair

... were for the most part poor. They invited the family to services and said goodbye. Later that week the church responded to their need. They delivered a package to the family and said, "We want you to know that you and your entire family are welcome at our church anytime. We have bought you these gifts and we want you to feel comfortable and at ease in our congregation. We hope you can use these," and they left. The family opened the package to find 14 suits of clothing, beautiful clothes for every member ...

2397. What Is Caesar's and What Is God's?

Matthew 22:15-22

Sermon

Brett Blair

... were so angry it blinded them. Think for a moment about the ironies here: We know, because we live on this side of the resurrection, that Jesus was God. They thought he was demonic, an agent of Satan. We know that Jesus is the King of kings. They thought he wanted to be the King of Israel. We know that he was the Son of God. They thought he was simply Joseph and Mary's son. We know that Jesus has influenced the world for 2000 years. They thought his influence would end at the cross. It's a fascinating story ...

2398. The Suffering Servant

Drama

Curt M. Joseph

... to do. Caiaphas: Just tell us where he is and we will do the rest. Judas: (with suspicion) What? Annas: What Lord Caiaphas means is we want to do what we can to help you. Tell us more, and how we can be of help. Judas: My Lords, what I am about ... for ushering in the Messianic Age. Judas: I will see you tomorrow evening. (as he leaves) Remember, the one I kiss is the one you want. Caiaphas: (after he is gone) Yahweh does provide, just as you said. Now we can both get a good night’s sleep. Annas: You have ...

2399. Jesus Christ, the Truth

Drama

Curt M. Joseph

... can no more prove he is the Messiah than you can prove the Emperor is divine. It is a matter of the heart. Can you give me concrete evidence of your love for Mistress Procula? Pilate: I shower her with affection. I ply her with gifts. She has everything she wants, including my undying love. Ruth: You show me the effects of your love, my Lord, but not the love itself. Jesus has healed the sick, he has raised the dead, he has fed the hungry, and he talks of love and harmony among men. Pilate: But, can you be ...

2400. A Shepherd Who Became a Sovereign

2 Samuel 12:1-31

Sermon

R. Blaine Detrick

... and actually occupied the city. But those men heard David’s wish; they said to each other, "Let’s do it"; and that night they stealthily worked their way through the enemy lines. They went to the well and brought some of its water back to David. He wanted it - so they wanted him to have it. It was as simple as that. And they were willing to risk their lives to bring him the water. That’s the way people felt about David. The conclusion of the story is that David was so touched that he decided the water ...

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