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Should You Stop ‘Shoulding’?
Exodus 20:1-17
A popular lo-cal ice cream maker thinks we should stop “shoulding” ourselves. But in the Bible, we are faced with many “shoulds” and “should nots.”
... moreMoving to Jesus
Ephesians 2:1-10
We are dragging more and more of life’s baggage behind us as we move along, and the voice of God sometimes seems inexplicably silent. But that doesn’t mean we’ve somehow failed.
... moreMagnetic Jesus
John 12:20-33
If we feel the pull of Jesus in our lives and submit to his power, we’ll discover that our lives become magnetic, too. ... more
The Humble and Heroic Donkey
Mark 11:1-11
Today should be called Donkey Sunday, not Palm Sunday. The colt that Jesus rode can teach us valuable lessons about carrying our Lord in the world. ... more
Stone-Rolling and Doom-Scrolling
Mark 16:1-8
The good news of Easter is that God has broken the vicious cycle of negativity. The stone has been rolled back, Jesus has been raised, and our risen Lord is ahead of us and waiting for us. ... more
Crowdsourced Christianity
Acts 4:32-35
The Christians of Jerusalem had one heart and soul in everything they did. Their success came not from individual heroism, but from collective action. ... more
A Holy Imagination
1 John 3:1-7
Just as children develop a healthy imagination, children of God are called to imagine themselves being formed in the image of Christ, having power over sin and love for God and neighbor. ... more
Field Trip
Psalm 23
Anything can happen when school teachers take children on a field trip. Life sometimes feels like a field trip, but fortunately, we have Someone who watches over us. ... more
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- Animating Illustrations >> Insights, anecdotes, quotations and references to current events that dovetail with the sermon material or your preaching point.
- Children's Sermons >> Simple stories help you reach the smallest members of your congregation.
- Worship Resources >> Calls to worship, prayers, responsive readings and hymns relating to the Scripture theme that help create a worship experience that ties in seamlessly with your sermon.
- Preaching Column >> Ideas to help your preaching throughout the church year.
- Participation Pointers >> Will help you make your worship experience interactive and meaningful.
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Should You Stop ‘Shoulding’?
A popular lo-cal ice cream maker thinks we should stop “shoulding” ourselves. But in the Bible, we are faced with many “shoulds” and “should nots.”
