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Tis Your Birthday

By CMIV

Text (Psalm 85:12) Oh Yes! God gives Goodness and Beauty; our land responds with Bounty and Blessing. (The Message-Eugene Peterson)

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I’d like to tell you a story on this special weekend.

Samuel Smith was born almost 200 years ago in 1808 in the state of Massachusetts. He was so good in school he could be whatever he wanted to be when he grew up. He decided before he went to college that he wanted to tell people about Jesus. So he became a Baptist Minister. » I want to read more! »

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The Sermon that Rhymed

By CMIV

Text (Psalm 30:12) That my heart may sing to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever. (New International Version)

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I brought a Hymnal with me today. We have already used it this morning. I wanted you to take a closer look at it.

Most of these songs rhyme. Did you know that? Let’s practice some words that rhyme. How about the word "sing?" How about "day?" There is sand in the land. That rhymes. Do you think it is hard to write a song? It sometimes is a poem put to music. » I want to read more! »

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The Key to a Growing Church is a Powerful Children’s Ministry

By grlinn

The following is an excerpt from a chapter titled "From Premise to Promise" in the e-book ‘Empowering the Children’s Minister: Key to Winning the World for the Lord Jesus Christ’ by Rev. Gary R. Linn.

Proverbs 22:6 says, "Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it." It has become a favorite verse for sermon fodder and motivational tools related to Children’s Ministry.

This scripture is a powerful premise or basis for the importance and the fundamental effectiveness of Children’s Ministry. But there is so much, so very much more wrapped up in this short and to-the-point verse.

Carefully tucked away in this scripture is » I want to read more! »

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Having a Heart for God

By CMIV

Power Point: God can show us whether or not we really have a heart for Him and want to be used by Him.
Matthew 25:23 His master replied, Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!

Supplies: an invitation to a party, a hammer

This is an invitation to a party. All of us like to go to a party. It can be a lot of fun. » I want to read more! »

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Compromise

By CMIV

Power Point: Compromise is the first step to being destroyed.
Romans 8:13 For if you live according to the sinful nature, you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the misdeeds of the body, you will live

Supplies: rat trap, small, dry stick

(Show the rat trap.) This is a trap. Traps like this have been used for years to catch mice and rats. You would think that by now, the mice and rats would have gotten the word out to avoid these. » I want to read more! »

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The Christian Olympics

By CMIV

By Ben and Abigail Springer

(for two puppets, brother and sister, 10yrs & 8yrs respectively)

Max: (Saying the Lord’s prayer as fast as he can)

Maggie: Whatcha doing Max?

Max: I’m practicing speed-praying, hey, how loud can you pray?

Maggie: I don’t know, I don’t yell like some people. Since Jesus lives in my heart, I know he hears me even when I just think a prayer. Why? » I want to read more! »

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Gospel Adaptation for the Effects “Color Deception” or “Black & White Surprise”

By George Sprague

Gospel Adaptation by George H. Sprague II

If you don’t already own it, I strongly recommend you seek out an effect called “Color Deception,” or “Black & White Surprise” (See Note below).

This is a great effect that fools just about everyone and may be completely examined at the conclusion! And, although it was not intended for use as a witnessing tool, it is perfect for use that way.

In this effect, the performer has a brass chip in either hand; the right hand’s chip is white and the left hand’s chip is black. The hands are closed and turned over; when re-opened the white chip is now black and the black chip is white. This is repeated and the chips again change places. The spectator’s are, of course, skeptical – they know the performer is only turning the chips over in his/her hands. The chips are then shown again and » I want to read more! »

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