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The gospel frame by frame ... from Emphasis \| Charting the Course \| Joshua 5:9-12 \| 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 \| Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 \| David Kalas \| Schuyler Rhodes \|
Let the movie play at full speed through the first half. We see the young man looking longingly out the window of his father's mansion. He thinks there is something more exciting and fulfilling out there, beyond the gates of his father's estate. Eventually, his wanderlust gives birth to a plan. Remarkably, his father goes along with the plan, which features >> More

Joshua 5:9-12Luther... ... from Emphasis \| Illustrations \| Joshua 5:9-12 \| 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 \| Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 \|
Joshua 5:9-12 Luther Burbank (1849-1926) was an American botanist, horticulturist, and a pioneer in agricultural science. According to Wikipedia, he is credited with developing more than 800 strains and varieties of plants in his 55-year career. He improved several varieties of apples and other fruit, evolved rose bushes and other flowers; and took the spines from the cactus, and made it >> More

Point of view ... from CSS Plus \| Second reading \| 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 \| Leah Thompson \|
"From now on, therefore, we regard no one from a human point of view; even though we once knew Christ from a human point of view, we know him no longer in that way." (v. 16) Good morning, boys and girls! Have you ever fought with your mom or dad about brushing your teeth? (allow answers) Maybe they want you to >> More

Hard to swallow ... from Emphasis \| Charting the Course \| Joshua 5:9-12 \| 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 \| Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 \|
We are ambassadors for Christ. Well, how does it feel to have yourself sworn in and present your credentials in a foreign land? Political models of discipleship are certainly out of vogue. Yet, each of these stories reminds us that most of us feel like we are living in a strange land. The Joshua text narrates the end of an >> More

Science teachers interest and entertain... ... from Emphasis \| Illustrations \| 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 \|
Science teachers interest and entertain even bored students when they turn on the black light. A black light makes many substances appear to be different. It even makes some rocks glow. The appearance of common materials often interests students more than glowing crystals. Club soda becomes blue-white under black light. An additive to antifreeze helps police reconstruct an accident scene >> More

Do you know that Jesus... ... from Emphasis \| Illustrations \| 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 \|
Do you know that Jesus really loves you? Have you experienced that feeling of total love of God in Jesus Christ? I remember, as a college student, walking to class from the dorm and experiencing Jesus walking with me, laughing and smiling upon me. I was ready to give up my schooling at that point. That day, I was persuaded >> More

Some time ago, a husband... ... from Emphasis \| Illustrations \| 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 \|
Some time ago, a husband and wife faced serious marriage problems. Neither would take the steps needed to be reunited. They both moved to different areas. The husband was back one day, and went to visit the grave of their only son who had died years before. While at the grave, he heard a soft step and turned to see >> More

The divided church at Corinth... ... from Emphasis \| Illustrations \| 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 \|
The divided church at Corinth needed to be reminded that they were not to regard any person simply from the human point of view. Eugene Peterson's, The Message, translates this verse: "... we don't evaluate people by what they have or how they look." The Corinthian congregation had depersonalized one another long enough. Paul's two epistles challenged them to look >> More

A clean slate ... from CSS Plus \| Second \| 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 \|
In Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting the message of reconciliation to us. (v. 19) Good morning, boys and girls. How many of you have received a star on a paper from your teacher? (let them answer) I used to be very proud when my teacher would give >> More

New Year/New Beginnings ... from SermonStudio \| Worship \| General \| Isaiah 43:15-21 \| 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 \| from the book THE WORK OF THE PEOPLE \| John H. Will \|
Call to Worship There are times for new beginnings, And for renewing ministries. The old must be left behind, unworthy things cast off. There must likewise be an openness to receive the new, the untried yet full of promise. What will we make of the new, that the new year brings? With great expectations, we let God mold us afresh, that we be fit instruments for >> More

Percival Prodigal Ponders A Pithy Point ... from SermonStudio \| Drama \| Lent/Easter \| Joshua 5:9-12 \| 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 \| Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 \| from the book ThespianTheology \| John A. TenBrook \|
For several years, my wife and I have been involved in a prison ministry at our local county house of correction. In that time, we have watched countless men and women enjoy their own Prodigal Son/Daughter experience in jail, only to return to sex/drugs/rock 'n' roll (or whatever) when they are released. "If anyone is in Christ, there is a new >> More

Fourth Sunday In Lent ... from SermonStudio \| Preaching \| Lectionary \| Joshua 5:9-12 \| 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 \| Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 \| from the book Lectionary Preaching Workbook \| Jerry L. Schmalenberger \|
Seasonal Theme Jesus and his disciples move toward Jerusalem and the cross. Theme For The Day The gracious forgiveness of God and our acceptance of each other. Old Testament Lesson Joshua 5:9-12 Preparation For Warfare This is after being free from the disgrace and indignity of slavery in Egypt. "Place" in verse 9b is a holy place or sanctuary. This is the first celebration of the Passover >> More

Fourth Sunday In Lent ... from SermonStudio \| Worship \| Lectionary \| Joshua 5:9-12 \| 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 \| Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 \| from the book Lectionary Worship Aids \| H. Burnham Kirkland \|
Theme: The Israelites Celebrated Passover Before Entering The Promised Land Call To Worship Leader: Happy are those whose sins are forgiven. People: The Lord will forgive all our sins when we confess them. Leader: The Lord will teach us the way we should go and advise us. People: We will be glad and rejoice because of what the Lord has done. We will shout for >> More

Cleaning Up After The Bomb ... from SermonStudio \| Stories \| Lectionary \| 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 \| from the book Lectionary Tales For The Pulpit \| Timothy F. Merrill \|
On March 27, 2002, at a little after 7 p.m., a young Palestinian male sauntered into the lobby of the Park Hotel in the coastal town of Netanya, and made his way to a banquet hall where 250 guests had congregated for a Seder meal at the beginning of Passover. Moments later, he detonated the bomb strapped to his waist, >> More

Salvation's From And For ... from SermonStudio \| Sermons \| Lectionary \| 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 \| from the book Sermons On The Second Readings \| Dallas A. Brauninger \|
Despite the zest to adapt when things go amiss with the human body or the mind, a self-alienation and sense of being unacceptable can ooze into our spirit. Part of this self-disliking grows from the disappointment of lost dreams that precedes the discovery of a new purpose. The nerve-wrack of frustration with societal and physical barriers incites estrangement from ourselves. >> More

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