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Psalm 145:1-21

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

David conveys a sense of “totality” in three different arenas: time, people, and God’s works and ways. Time: David declares that he and all people will praise God every day and forever (145:1–2, 21—an inclusio of praise to God). God’s reign, moreover, lasts forever (145:13). People: God provides for all people, especially for those who suffer and call on his name (145:9, 14–16, 18). He cares for a...

2. The Divine King and His Universal Kingdom

Psalm 145:1-21

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

The praise of this psalm is hymnic in that it praises God’s attributes and deeds in general, but the speaker is “I” throughout (“we/us” does not appear), and the opening verses are characteristic of individual thanksgiving. It begins, not with an imperative summons addressed to a congregation, but with a proclamation of praise: “I will exalt you.” The verses form an acrostic (i.e., each verse begi...

3. Four Magic Words

Psalm 126:1-6, Psalm 145:2-11

Sermon

King Duncan

Glenn Van Ekeren tells an old legend about a servant whose master died and left him a bag full of blessings. The master left a message for the servant telling him that the bag would always be full as long as he remembered four magic words. The servant went out and immediately began using the blessings which filled the bag. Soon the bag was almost empty. The servant recalled the words of his master...

4. Out of Joint

Genesis 32:22-31, Psalm 145:1-4

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Frank Ramirez

Call To Worship One: We will extol you, my God and King, and bless your name forever and ever. All: We will proclaim you as God and King in the midst of our community. One: Every day we will bless you, and praise your name forever and ever. All: Your name is great, Lord, and worthy of this praise. One: Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; his greatness is unsearchable. All: Even so, in ou...

5. Surpassing All Knowledge

Psalm 145:1-21, Ephesians 3:14-21

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Frank Ramirez

Call To Worship One: The Lord upholds all who are falling, and raises up all who are bowed down. All: The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food in due season. Women: You open your hand, satisfying the desire of every living thing. Men: The Lord is just in all his ways, and kind in all his doings. Younger: The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth. Old...

6. Proper 26

Psalm 65:1-13, Psalm 145:1-21, Psalm 32:1-11, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Haggai 2:1-9, Exodus 34:1-28, Isaiah 1:1-31, Luke 19:1-10

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George Bass

THEOLOGICAL CLUE The "count" of the Sundays in this period of the year tells those initiated in the mysteries of the church year that it is approaching its conclusion. This, the Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost, is the last of the Sundays of Pentecost to be used with any frequency over the years; Easter has to occur in March in order for the number of Sundays in Pentecost to surpass 25, inclu...

7. Proper 27

Luke 20:27-40, Psalm 145:1-21, Psalm 98:1-9

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B. David Hostetter

Call to Worship (responsively) God is near to all who pray, to all who pray truthfully. God fulfills the desire of all who pray devoutly; God also hears their cry, and saves them. Prayer of Confession God of the living, we confess that our faith is often unimaginative. We are limited by what we know and experience in this life. We find it difficult to believe that there can be another life withou...

8. Easter 5

John 13:31-38, Revelation 21:1-27, Revelation 19:1-10, Acts 14:8-20, Leviticus 19:1-37, Acts 14:21-28, Psalm 145:1-21

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George Bass

THEOLOGICAL CLUE The Fourth Sunday after Easter, in the classic lectionary, carried the title of Cantate Sunday, from the introit, which began "O sing unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvelous things, alleluia (Psalm 98)." In parts of the church, it became known as Church Music Sunday, an occasion for special musical presentations, choir concerts, and the general promotion of the churc...

9. Proper 20 & Pentecost 18

Matthew 20:1-16, Philippians 1:12-30, Philippians 1:1-11, Exodus 32:1-33:6, Jonah 4:1-11, Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 145:1-21, Psalm 106:1-48

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THEOLOGICAL CLUE Although the church year eschatological framework remains in place on this Sunday, it would continue to be almost imperceptible without the influence of the readings for the day. In particular, it is the Gospel for the Day, the parable of the "householder," who goes out to the market place again and again to hire day-laborers to work in his vineyard, that casts the eschatological...

10. Third Sunday in Advent

Psalm 145:5-10 or Luke 1:47-55, Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:1-19, James 5:7-12

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 146:5-10 or Luke 1:47-55 First Lesson—God's People will be gathered with great joy from times of grief and uncertainty. Isaiah 35:1-6, 10 Second Lesson—As the farmer must patiently wait for passing seasons so the sufferer must be patient in anticipation of final relief. James 5:7-10 Gospel—Jesus reassures John the Baptist that truly Messianic ministry is happening and pays h...

11. Proper 9, Pentecost 7, Ordinary Time 14

Psalm 145:8-14, Zechariah 9:9-13, Matthew 11:1-19, Romans 7:15-25a

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Amy C. Schifrin

Confession And Forgiveness Leader: We gather in the name of the Father, and of the Son, + and of the Holy Spirit. All: Blessed redeemer, we do not understand our own actions and at times we do the very things we hate. We confess to you our disobedience and our rebellion. We confess to you our self-centeredness and scapegoating of others. We confess to you our slavery to sin and our falling to temp...

12. Advent 3

Psalm 145:5-10, Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:1-19, James 5:7-10

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Amy C. Schifrin

Gathering Prayer: Litany Of Expectation Leader: Waiting in our darkness, All: slammed doors and stifled cries, Leader: a phone that doesn’t ring, All: a child who hasn’t returned home, Leader: waiting in our darkness; All: we remember your promise, and we are not alone. Leader: O God of all the ages, we pray that you would come to us who long to see you, who long to hear your voice. Breathe life i...

13. Proper 13, Pentecost 11, Ordinary Time 18

Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21, Isaiah 55:1-5, Matthew 14:13-21, Romans 9:1-5

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Amy C. Schifrin

Prayer Of The Day Leader: Gracious God, you alone fill the desire of every living creature. By your great compassion fill us on this day, that our praise would bear witness to your sure and steadfast love shown to us in your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. All: Amen. Offertory Prayer Leader: Blessed are you, O Lord, our G...

14. Proper 20, Pentecost 18, Ordinary Time 25

Psalm 145:1-8, Jonah 3:10--4:11, Matthew 20:1-16, Philippians 1:21-30

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Amy C. Schifrin

Prayer Of The Day Leader: Gracious God, you welcome us at your table whenever we arrive. Speak your word of grace to us, so that rather than judging others, we would lift our voices in thanksgiving for grace beyond measure and love beyond deserving, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. All: Amen. Intercessory Prayers After each petition: Leader: O Giver of life, All: bring in your kingdom. O...

15. Proper 27

Job 19:23-27a, Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21, Haggai 1:15b–2:9, Luke 20:27-40, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

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Julia Ross Strope

Call To Worship Leader: I’m glad we’re here. In our hemisphere, winter is settling in and we know that there is only a double-digit count until Christmas Day. People: It’s true — the days come and go; the years pass quickly. Holidays take flight almost before the sun goes down. Leader: All the while, we say our prayers and sing our songs; we hope for better tomorrows and restful nights. People: Th...

16. Proper 27

Psalm 98:1-9; 145:1-5, 17-21, Haggai 1:15b-2:9, Luke 20:27-40, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 98 [OR] Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21 First Lesson—The prophet promised that the glories of the rebuilt temple will outshine the glories of the temple now in ruins. Haggai 1:15b-2:9 Second Lesson—The very antithesis of the Christ will come, warns the apostle Paul, before our Lord Jesus Christ returns. 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 Gospel—Jesus answers the Sadducees’ question about the...

17. Saint Francis of Assisi: a Faith for Every Day

Psalm 145:9 · Proverbs 12:10

Children's Sermon

Jerry L. Schmalemberger

Object: a picture of a dog, cat, or rabbit Good morning, boys and girls. Do you like this picture of a special pet? This is a dog named Heinrick who lives at our house. We love Heinrick very much, and he’s certainly a part of our family. I’ll bet many of you have pets at your house. Tell me about your pet and what your pet’s name is. Today we’re talking about a Christian who lived a long time a...

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Psalm 145:1-21

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

The Divine King and His Universal Kingdom The praise of this psalm is hymnic in that it praises God’s attributes and deeds in general, but the speaker is “I” throughout (“we/us” does not appear), and the opening verses are characteristic of individual thanksgiving. It begins, not with an imperative summons addressed to a congregation, but with a proclamation of praise: “I will exalt you.” The vers...

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1. Psalm 145

Psalm 145:1-21

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

2. The Divine King and His Universal Kingdom

Psalm 145:1-21

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

3. Four Magic Words

Psalm 126:1-6, Psalm 145:2-11

Sermon

King Duncan

4. Out of Joint

Genesis 32:22-31, Psalm 145:1-4

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

5. Surpassing All Knowledge

Psalm 145:1-21, Ephesians 3:14-21

Bulletin Aid

Frank Ramirez

6. Proper 26

Psalm 65:1-13, Psalm 145:1-21, Psalm 32:1-11, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Haggai 2:1-9, Exodus 34:1-28, Isaiah 1:1-31, Luke 19:1-10

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George Bass

7. Proper 27

Luke 20:27-40, Psalm 145:1-21, Psalm 98:1-9

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B. David Hostetter

8. Easter 5

John 13:31-38, Revelation 21:1-27, Revelation 19:1-10, Acts 14:8-20, Leviticus 19:1-37, Acts 14:21-28, Psalm 145:1-21

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George Bass

9. Proper 20 & Pentecost 18

Matthew 20:1-16, Philippians 1:12-30, Philippians 1:1-11, Exodus 32:1-33:6, Jonah 4:1-11, Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 145:1-21, Psalm 106:1-48

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10. Third Sunday in Advent

Psalm 145:5-10 or Luke 1:47-55, Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:1-19, James 5:7-12

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B. David Hostetter

11. Proper 9, Pentecost 7, Ordinary Time 14

Psalm 145:8-14, Zechariah 9:9-13, Matthew 11:1-19, Romans 7:15-25a

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Amy C. Schifrin

12. Advent 3

Psalm 145:5-10, Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:1-19, James 5:7-10

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