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1 Kings 1:1-27

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

... is a little more to the wording of v. 2 than the NIV, in common with most English translations, permits us to see. A rendering that better brings out the ambiguities of the verse would be: “. . . to serve (Hb. ʿmḏ lipnê) the king and be of use to him (sḵn) . . . lie in his (Hb. ‘your’) arms (šḵḇ beḥêq).” ʿmḏ lipnê, “stand before,” is open to a number of interpretations, but clearly refers to availability for sexual intercourse in Lev. 18:23. Sḵn, “be of use or benefit to ...

2. David Makes Solomon King

1 Kings 1:28-53

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

3. Your King Comes

Luke 19:28-44

Sermon

King Duncan

... donkey‑like . . . what could I possibly offer this King? . . . but when I heard just now that he had need of a little donkey, then the thought came to mind that he just might have need of me, too . . . if a small beast of burden could be of use to him, could help bear him, then surely I can too . . . .” (4) Corrie ten Boom was once asked if it was difficult to remain humble when she became the target of so many accolades for her Christian writing. She replied, “When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on Palm ...

It is a great misfortune to be of use to nobody; scarcely less to be of use to everybody.

Baltasar Gracian

If individuals have no virtues, their vices may be of use to us.

Junius

6. Using Up the Ground

Luke 13:6-9

Illustration

Jerry Goebel

Soil was at a premium in Israel. It was not unusual for a vineyard owner to give a little bit of his soil up for a fruit tree but the tree took up the best soil, the deepest soil, and required the most water. A fig tree doesn't grow fruit until three years after planting. The owner in this story, had given the tree "due season" to bear fruit and yet the tree bore no fruit. It took up valuable space and resources. The owner questioned why the tree was allowed to "even use up ground." God had given the ...

7. Use It or Lose It

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

James Merritt

(Following video clip of Brewster's millions) That indeed is a great and unique story—having to spend $30 million in 30 days in order to get $300 million. Now can you imagine having to spend $30 million in 30 days? I know most men are sitting there thinking to themselves: For my wife that would be no problem. At first you may think that this is just pure Hollywood. But, quite frankly, that clip is closer to reality than you think. We all have gifts from God that are far more valuable than $30 million or $ ...

8. Using the Name of Jesus

Acts 19:13-14

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: None Have you ever heard someone use the name of Jesus when it didn't sound right? I think that you know what I mean. People use it when they are angry at someone else or they hurt themselves and they shout the name of Jesus. We know that this is the wrong way to use the name of Jesus. There are other ways to use the name of Jesus. Some of them are right and there are some other ways that are wrong. Paul had that kind of experience while he was in the town of Ephesus. He had lived there for almost ...

9. Use It or Lose It

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

Johnny Dean

In the window of a restaurant in a small West Texas town there was a sign that read: "Wanted: man to wash dishes and two waitresses." Now, the longer the men of that town thought about that sign, the more they thought, "That just might be an interesting job! The advancement opportunities might be limited, and the pay is probably not much, but..." Then there was an ad in a local newspaper that read: "Bargain Basement Sale on shirts for men with flaws." The department store that ran the ad couldn’t ...

10. Used Tombstones

John 20:1-18

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

Christ's resurrection changed the world, broke all the old rules. The Church's response to the good news of resurrection should be equally unprecedented - a celebration of new life using the old images of death. Dr. Paul Stuckey, the wonderful new senior minister at GraceUnitedMethodistChurch in Dayton, Ohio, tells the story of an eye-catching ad in a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, newspaper's classified section. Big, bold letters advertised "Used Tombstone. " The ad's text read as follows: "Used tombstone for sale ...

11. A Man Named Useful

Philemon 1:8-25

Sermon

King Duncan

It is always interesting to get a glimpse into the world of the Bible. When we do, we realize very quickly that these were men and women were very much like ourselves, but they lived in a culture quite different from our own. For one thing, biblical people lived in a society that condoned the owning of slaves. Of course, the same thing could be said of our own society up until 150 years ago. And, as in our own nation, to be a runaway slave was a serious event. Today’s scripture centers on one such slave, a ...

12. Using Your Imagination

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

Purpose: To encourage children to use their imagination for good. Material: A toy airplane. Lesson: How many of you have ever played with a toy airplane like this one? (Wait for their answers.) You can take such a toy and make believe that you are a pilot flying all around. You know, most of the joy that you receive in playing with toys comes from using your imagination. A girl may imagine that a doll is a real person, or a boy may think of his toy train as a real diesel engine, and so forth. It is ...

13. Useful Junk

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

Purpose: To show how God can refashion us into something good. Material: Something that has been made out of scrap material and examples of the scrap used. (The lesson here is presented using a bowling pin lamp.) Lesson: Here are two bowling pins. This one has been thrown out of the bowling alley, for it is too worn, as you can see. The other pin was also thrown away, for at one time it looked like the first pin. However, something happened to this second pin and now it is a useful lamp. (Use a similar ...

14. 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 ...

15. The Box (A Drama about Using Your Talents for God)

Drama

Dave Marsh

Director's Notes: When I lived in Chicago and went to my favorite pizzeria, I always took note of a photo on the wall of the 1906 Chicago Cubs. Okay, I just didn't take note of it, I was fascinated by it. The photo shows that the stands were packed with tens of thousands of people and the ball players stood on the field in front of them. I wondered how many of those people lived their lives for Christ and how many of them wanted to make an eternal impact on this world. When Ray asked me to write something ...

16. The Materials Used

Exodus 38:21-31

Understanding Series

James K. Bruckner

38:21–31 This inventory of the gold, silver, and bronze used in the tabernacle serves as a preliminary conclusion to the construction. It supplements the general description of the offerings of the people in 35:20–29. The list expresses the generosity of the wave offering (vv. 24, 29; see the comments at 29:27; 35:22; 36:3–7). The gold and bronze represented the people’s significant financial investment in the worship space. They had collected the silver as a census atonement tax for men over twenty years ...

17. Used Food

Romans 5:8

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: Some apple cores, a bone with some meat on it, and a cold piece of toast with a bite taken out of it. Lesson: But God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Good morning, boys and girls. Today I brought lunch along so that we could have a snack in the middle of the morning. Don't you just love snacks? (Let them answer.) I was in kind of a hurry this morning so I just picked up a sack that was sitting on the counter in the kitchen and brought it with me. I am not ...

18. One More Use for the Palm Tree

Luke 19:28-40

Children's Sermon

King Duncan

Object: A palm branch, if available Good morning, boys and girls. What do you think when you see a Palm branch? That's right Palm Sunday. What else? Where do Palm trees grow? They grow where it is warm, don't they? We associate Palm trees with places like Florida and Hawaii. We may think of sand and beaches and sunshine and the ocean. Palm branches grew in the land where Jesus lived. Israel is on the Mediterranean Sea. There you will find sun and sand as well. But the Palm tree is more than decoration in ...

19. Blood: Right and Wrong Uses

Leviticus 17:1-16

Teach the Text

Joe M. Sprinkle

Big Idea: Blood and sacrifice are important, though they can be abused. Understanding the Text Leviticus 17–27 forms a major unit in Leviticus in which “holiness” is emphasized, for which reason it has come to be labeled the “laws of holiness.” Leviticus 17 introduces this unit by emphasizing the holiness of proper sacrifice, the prohibition of idolatry (sacrifice to goat-demons), and the proper use of blood. John Walton describes this chapter as “maintaining holiness from outside the camp” (see “ ...

20. Using our Special Talents

Romans 12:6-8

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

Object: Cup, scissors, picture. Good morning, boys and girls. How are you on this beautiful winter morning? Winter must be a very special season for God, because He decorates His earth with snow and beautiful cloud formations in the heavens. It is wonderful how the various seasons do different things and make us feel differently. It makes me think of some good friends around my house that have special jobs. Let me show you what I mean. First of all there is my friend, Charley Cup. [Hold up cup, admiring it ...

21. One Commandment, Slightly Used

John 13:31-38

Sermon

Donald B. Strobe

We might consider Jesus’ words to His students (disciples) in the Upper Room as sort of a “Last Will and Testament,” a final summing up of all that He had taught them during His brief ministry among them. He begins to speak of His coming death not as a probability but as a certainty, and He begins to talk with new urgency as though the passing moments are infinitely precious and as though he wants to etch every word indelibly on the minds of each of them. And what does He say to them? “I give you a new ...

22. It Used To Be The Two-Bottom Plow

Drama

Karren Boehr

Theme: The Need For Change And Flexibility In The Church Nothing hampers the move of God in a congregation more than the rigidity to religious traditions that have long outlived their usefulness. Utilizing church issues which were once threatening but have since been resolved, this play is especially relevant for congregations or groups where traditions continue strong and change is difficult. Setting: A rural setting, small town coffee shop Characters:1ST MAN: Older farmer, retirement age2ND MAN: Older ...

23. Charlie Used To Do That

John 6:25-59

Sermon

Robert Salzgeber

The people said, "Our ancestors ate manna in the desert, just as the scripture says, 'He gave them bread from heaven to eat.' " Jesus answered, "What Moses gave you was not the bread from heaven; it is my Father who gives you the real bread from heaven." Jesus is referring to the fact that even when God gave the whole Israelite community manna the people still complained; they were not satisfied. God then gave the Hebrews quail and they continued to be dissatisfied. Later on the whole Israelite community ...

24. Charlie Used To Do That

John 6:25-59

Sermon

Robert Salzgeber

25. God’s Will? (A Drama about Using the Lord’s Name in Vain)

Drama

Dave Marsh

Director's Notes: Using God's name 'in vain' is more than merely using it followed by an expletive. As Christians, we can use it inappropriately when we convieniently use Him as an excuse to get out of an uncomfortable situation. Unfortunately, I can remember a few times, in my younger years, when I broke up with a girl because "God didn't want us to date" or "He wants me to be unattached for a while." Was this God's will? No - I just wanted out of the relationship. Cast: Jenny: A girl Mark: Jenny's ...

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