Synonyms: touch, feel, sense of touch, tactile sense, tactility, contact, using one's hands, sensation, sense, suspicion, sneaking suspicion, notion, inkling, hunch, fancy, apprehension, presentiment, premonition, foreboding, love, care, affection, fondness, tenderness, warmth, warmness, emotion, sentiment, emotional state, compassion, sympathy, empathy, fellow feeling, understanding, concern, solicitude, solicitousness, tender-heartedness, brotherly love, sensibilities, sensitivities, self-esteem, ego, pride, opinion, belief, view, impression, intuition, instinct, estimation, guess, theory, hypothesis, thought, way of thinking, point of view, atmosphere, ambience, aura, air, mood, climate, character, overtone, undertone, tenor, spirit, quality, flavour, colour, aptitude, knack, flair, bent, talent, gift, skill, art, trick, faculty, ability, propensity, inclination, sensitive, warm, warm-hearted, tender, tender-hearted, caring, soft-hearted, sympathetic, compassionate, empathetic, responsive, receptive, intuitive, thoughtful
Antonyms: bad feeling, acrimony, animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, bitterness, detestation, disgust, dislike, disrelish, enmity, friction, grievances, grudges, hatred, hostility, loathing, malevolence, malice
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Robert Salzgeber
... two should become one. (Mark 10:6-8) "What therefore God has joined together, let no one put asunder." (Mark 10:9) Taking this thought one step further, Paul says that marriage is a matter of mutual respect! The consideration of Ephesians 5:21-31 will sensitize us to the notion that Paul was not about to play into the hands of the Pharisaic trap of Mark 10. Ephesians 5 is part of what is called a "household code" during the time of Jesus. Typically these so-called "household codes" spelled out the rights ...
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Leonard H. Budd
... can never have forgiveness, but is guilty of an eternal sin?" (Mark 3:28-29) One commentator, Halford E. Luccock, noted that this is one of the things he wishes Jesus had never said. Jesus' statement has produced hard emotional scars upon some sensitive persons. Not many months ago I had a conversation with a man who was deeply disturbed. He was emotionally sick. He needed professional counseling - much more than I could provide. What he continually talked about was his belief that he had committed that ...
228. Easter 4
Psalm 23:1-6, Acts 4:1-22, 1 John 3:11-24, John 10:1-21
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William E. Keeney
... position; ready to listen to firmly-held beliefs of others D. Separation only when others reject us and our position 4. Heed My Voice. (v. 16) How can we heed the voice of Jesus speaking to us today? A. Steep Oneself in Scripture about Jesus B. Be Sensitive to the Hurts and Pains of People C. Seek to be Faithful to Jesus' command in Word and Deed 5. The Sheep Are His Own. (v. 14) The importance of the Christian community to identify itself as the Body of Christ. A. The Community Forgiven and Being Forgiven ...
229. Tying Up A Strong Man
Mark 3:20-30, 1 Samuel 8:1-22, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18, Mark 3:31-35, Psalm 138:1-8
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William E. Keeney
... of Conviction B. The Power of Divine Conscience C. The Presence of Christ 4. Who is My Mother, Brother, Sister? (vv. 33-35) A. Kinship of Faith B. Identification with the Needy C. The Church as True Family 5. The Sin Against the Holy Spirit. (vv. 28-30) A. Sensitivity to the Spirit Seeking to be open to the prompting of the Holy Spirit is assurance that we have not sinned against it. B. Acting on Truth As we seriously act on the truth as we perceive it, more and more certain truth is revealed to us. C ...
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Dallas A. Brauninger
... , he looked at the whole person as if he saw disease as an imbalance within the personalty, not only of the body. Jesus' actions conveyed his understanding of God's purpose for humankind as salvation and human wholeness. Jesus must have been particularly sensitive to the inner conflicts that brought those who needed healing to their present state of "dis-ease." Were they in some way ill at ease with themselves or with others? Jesus was aware of the possible bearing of emotional conflicts on the beginning ...
231. Proper 8
Mark 5:21-43
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Dallas A. Brauninger
... . They hold even fuller connotations in your time when caution and distrust also threaten to violate relationships. Yours is an era when wrongful body contact must awaken caution. We also need to see that Christians are called to teach each other to become sensitive both to unholy touch and to holy touch. Might we call this spirit of gentleness educated trust? If we are to be Christian, at some point we must choose to let trust transcend fear. Asker: Jesus, both persons you healed in these two miracles ...
232. Christmas Eve
Lk 2:1-20 · Isa 9:2-7 · Tit 2:11-14 · Ps 96
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Russell F. Anderson
... that their news of great joy would reach all people (v. 10). Outline: How well has your joy held up this Christmas season? What's the formula for joy? Don't focus on what you have to do but what God has already done for us. We must be sensitive to the needs of the sad and sorrowing. Hold high God's promise that his good news will bring joy to all the world. Illustration: The angels informed the shepherds of a sign: a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. Believers have long looked for ...
233. Easter 3
Luke 24:36-49, Acts 3:11-26, 1 John 2:28--3:10
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Russell F. Anderson
... great deal about a person by examining his hands. Like how he earns his living or how meticulous he is. When you look at the hands of Jesus, they won't be silky white or satin smooth. They will bear the imprint of hard nails but they are strong, sensitive and loving hands. Surprised by joy (v. 41). The disciples were surprised by joy. There is no better way to explain it. They hadn't expected it. In fact, it was the furthest thing from their mind. The resurrection of Jesus reminds us that we must always be ...
234. Epiphany 2
1 Corinthians 6:12-20, 1 Samuel 3:1--4:1, John 1:35-42, John 1:43-51
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Russell F. Anderson
... you for I am fearfully and wonderfully made" (v. 14). Psalm 63:1-8 "I will praise you as long as I live" (v. 4). Psalm 39 Prayer Of The Day: Lord of Life, you have called us to follow like Andrew and Philip. Make the ears of our spirit sensitive to your voice that we might both hear and heed your call to discipleship. In the powerful name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
235. Proper 28
Mk 13:1-32 · Heb 10:11-25 · 1 Sam 1:4-20 · Ps 16
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Russell F. Anderson
... ! (Note: I'm not suggesting dishonest motives on Bright's part or putting him on par with Tetzel.) WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 16 -- "I bless the Lord who gives me counsel" (v. 7); Psalm 15 Prayer Of The Day: God of glory, make us deeply sensitive to the brevity of our existence here on earth, and to the fact that we must render an account before you. May this truth not fill our hearts with fear, but with a resolve to employ all our strength in service of you. In the merciful name of Jesus ...
236. Proper 5
2 Corinthians 4:1-18, 1 Samuel 8:1-22, Mark 3:31-35, Mark 3:20-30
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Russell F. Anderson
... from hostile countries surrounding them. Samuel was getting to be an old man and no new judges were in sight (v. 5). The problem was that they latched on to a solution to their leadership needs that was not the best for them. We need to be sensitive to the changing leadership needs in church, community and country and shift as needed. At the same time we must never lose sight of the sovereignty of God. Lesson 2: 2 Corinthians 4:13--5:1 Sermon Title: How To Grow Old Gracefully. Sermon Angle: Most Americans ...
237. Here I Am, Lord
Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Kings 19:9-18, Isaiah 6:1-13
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James Wilson
... , small voice heard best in the stillness of an obedient heart. We praise and worship You, O Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, often we have allowed ourselves to be so distracted by the goings-on in the world around us that we have not been sensitive to Your call upon our hearts. And too often we have turned away from what we knew was Your will for us in order to do instead what we wanted to be doing. Forgive us, Lord, and call us again to be Your obedient servants. In Christ we pray ...
238. Trinity
Isaiah 6:1-13, John 3:1-21
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James Wilson
... . Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, all too many times we have taken the role of being Your church in today's world too lightly. So often we have allowed so many things to come before our duty to You and to the church. Forgive us, Lord, and make us more sensitive to Your leading, that our lives might once again be a strong and unclouded witness for You. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns "Ask Ye What Great Thing I Know" "We've A Story To Tell To The Nations" "Rescue The Perishing"
239. Love In Action
1 John 3:11-24
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Mark J. Molldrem
... sheep, as we follow Jesus, he can lead the way for us through the danger zones. The good shepherd is the one who will care for the sheep when they gather in the corral after a day of grazing. They eat the grass down to the nub, scratching their sensitive noses on the rocks and the earth. The good shepherd waits by the door of the corral and applies a soothing salve on their noses to heal the bruises for tomorrow's pasture. The Gospel of Matthew reports Jesus' salving words, "Come to me, all who labor and ...
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Mark J. Molldrem
... Friday. Some people criticize Christianity as too morbid, focusing so much upon humanity's sinfulness. Danish theologian Soren Kierkegaard wrote, "Without the consciousness of sin, there is no Christianity." Of course, the truth hurts; but there is a purpose for our being so sensitive to this truth of our basic human sinfulness. It is like what Augustine wrote in his Confessions: "I reviewed my most wicked ways in the very bitterness of my remembrance, so that you may grow sweet unto me, O God." The purpose ...
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Lee Griess
... for "Yes, but how?" Those three letters could writ on the margins of ours souls: "I ought to know how to take better care of myself, but how?" "I know I ought to spend more time in scripture reading and prayer, but how?" "I know I ought to be more sensitive to others, more loving of my spouse, more understanding of the weaknesses of others, but how?" These are all good qualities and we know that, but how can we acquire them? As Christian people we know the kind of life we ought to live, and most of us have ...
Sermon
Gordon Pratt Baker
... midnight as the time for meeting. Certainly, there would have been good reason for the suggestion. For one thing, he would escape the heat of the torrid Palestinian day -- in itself no mean consideration. Again, as one in the public eye, he was sensitive to the influence his action might have on any who chanced to see him enter the house for his rendezvous with Jesus. Accordingly, until he knew more about the Master's situation he would proceed cautiously. In addition he probably feared that a daylight ...
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Gordon Pratt Baker
... they were so involved in what was happening that they frequently lost sight of the forest for the trees. (Mark 9:30-32; Luke 18:31-34; John 10:6) Mary, on the other hand, had no such difficulty. For she had long since developed a sensitivity to the needs of others, like Walt Whitman attesting centuries later: I do not ask the wounded person how he feels, I myself become the wounded person. So Mary could listen to Jesus receptively, hearing behind his words the dreams and the disappointments, the concerns ...
244. A Big Fisherman · Peter
Mt 16:13-20 · Jn 1:35-42
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Gordon Pratt Baker
... his drawing of a sword in the face of hostile soldiers threatening the Master, attest that. (Matthew 14:28-30; John 18:3-10) So he continued to do what he had been doing by way of lifting up the Lord. At the same time Peter was a sensitive man, especially where Jesus was concerned; and he did not hesitate to show it. (Matthew 16:22) Moreover, he was loyal to Jesus to the end. A fourth-century frieze portrays Peter, under guarded arrest, striking water from a rock in the name of the Master for the baptism ...
Sermon
James McKarns
... , as they come to speak their wedding vows. It is our prayer they will always be blessed and united in the presence of God. That they will remember how precious they are to each other at this moment and will always be. That they may truly be happy and always sensitive and supportive of each other. (__________ and __________), if you are ready, we will now gladly witness you join your hands, hear you pronounce your mutual promises, and envision the deep, God-inspired desire you have to be two in one.
Eulogy
Bob Kaul
... hide the facts. Rather, put that energy into trying to understand what depression and despair are all about. Such feelings are widespread in our society, and much understanding is needed. Secondly, don't carry the burden of guilt for ____________ action. No matter how sensitive you are to a person's feelings, no matter what precautions you might take, suicide is a choice that the person makes. That's what depression and despair can do. Thirdly, don't brood over it. Don't brood over it. ____________ death is ...
247. Which Ones Were Lost?
Luke 15:1-7, Luke 15:8-10
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Merle G. Franke
... that a fresh rose would be placed on the altar each week until the conclusion of the war in Viet Nam. And for many months thereafter we became accustomed to finding a fresh rose on the altar each week although we never did discover its thoughtful and sensitive donor. But the subtle benefits many of us saw in having the church doors open were missed by the few who opposed the policy. From time to time when some members of our altar committee would go during the week to prepare the altar for Sunday worship ...
248. Advent 4
Luke 1:26-38
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Dennis Koch
... us along toward Christmas. Christmas is where we want to be. The quicker, the better! However, it is important for this time of preparation and waiting to be savored and appreciated. As these days pass by, help us to be more aware of the world's need for a savior. Sensitize us to those around us who are hungry or lonely or hurting. Weave the meaning of this season into every fabric of our being ... so that we will be able to relate the birth of Jesus to our own rebirth. Amen.
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Dennis Koch
... the Risen King. Simple acts of justice and mercy, love and kindness are what will matter in the end. A cup of water. A visit at a bedside or a prison cell. Shared clothing or food. Lord, prepare us for that day. Give us the ability to remain alert and sensitive to the needs around us, and give us the heart to respond. We love you, Lord. May our lives reflect that love so that we may share the joy of eternity with you. Amen.
250. Easter 4
John 10:1-21, Psalm 23:1-6
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B. David Hostetter
... TO WORSHIP Approach God with confidence. Do what God approves and ask what you will. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Creator, Repairer, Sustainer of consciences, we need your continued attention, because at times our consciences are dull or numb and need to be set true again, and sensitive to what should bother us. Confrontation of painful truth may be what we need to jolt us into action that is appropriate for the children of God. Forgive our avoidance of what we should do and our neglect of what we started but have ...
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