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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

Lost and found ... from CSS Plus \| Gospel reading \| Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 \| Leah Thompson \|
"Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours. But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found." (vv. 31-32) Good morning, boys and girls! Have you ever lost something? (allow answers) What did you lose? (allow answers) How did >> More

Lost and found ... from CSS Plus \| Activity \| Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 \| Leah Thompson \|
SHARING THIS WEEK'S GOSPEL THEME AT SUNDAY SCHOOL AND AT HOME Materials: Scavenger hunt list Bags for children Pencils (optional) Directions: 1. Come up with a list of items for children to find around the church. (Example: pen with the church's name on it, a Bible, something green...) If preferred, give them a checklist instead of having them collect things. 2. Depending on size of group, give each >> 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

The biggest problem with American... ... from Emphasis \| Illustrations \| Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 \|
"The biggest problem with American Christianity," said Ernest Campbell, former pastor of Riverside Church in New York City, "is that we have a Loving-Father gospel in an Older-Brother church." Most of us were younger brothers once. Most of us had cause to journey to a far country, and at some point in our lives, came back to Christ >> More

It was during the Great... ... from Emphasis \| Illustrations \| Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 \|
It was during the Great Depression on the Canadian prairies, that sixteen-year-old Hans decided to leave the wind-blown prairies in search of a better life. One night when his family was in bed, he snuck out of the house and headed for town. When the freight train stopped at the station, Hans joined the ranks of the countless unemployed men >> More

Betty asked her Sunday school... ... from Emphasis \| Illustrations \| Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 \|
Betty asked her Sunday school class to pray for her grandson. Rick became a father one year out of high school. His parents and grandparents encouraged him to get married. It was the right thing to do, they told him. However, Rick realized that he was too young to get married and really did not want to marry Shelly. >> More

I enjoy taking myself by... ... from Emphasis \| Illustrations \| Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 \|
"I enjoy taking myself by surprise," said Peter Ustinov. I wonder how he kept secrets from himself. You've probably discovered this about surprises: Many result from our choices. Some people seem dumfounded when monthly bills exceed their income. The realization swoops on them like killer bees. If we can do simple math, bills shouldn't surprise us. Self-serving lifestyle >> More

Welcome home ... from CSS Plus \| Gospel \| Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 \|
But we had to celebrate and rejoice, because this brother of yours was dead and has come to life; he was lost and has been found. (v. 32) Good morning, boys and girls. The Bible is filled with wonderful stories about God's people. What is your favorite story in the Bible? (let them answer) Bible stories usually teach >> More

Welcome home ... from CSS Plus \| Activity \| Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 \|
SHARING THIS WEEK'S GOSPEL THEME AT SUNDAY SCHOOL AND AT HOME Materials: Craft foam Pencils Scissors Craft sticks Glue Scraps of construction paper, craft foam, and other materials for decorating (pre-cut foam shapes work well with younger children) Markers Directions: 1. Give each of the children a piece of craft foam and help them draw a basic >> 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

The Waster ... from SermonStudio \| Sermons \| Lectionary \| Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 \| from the book Sermons On The Gospel Readings \| Frank G. Honeycutt \|
We live in a world where the concept of fairness is nearly elevated to a level of worship. If you live or work with children on a regular basis then you will recognize that most squabbles erupt from this very old emotion of feeling somehow slighted or mistreated. He got a tablespoon more Moose Tracks ice cream than I did. >> More

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