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2501. Parable of the Bank and the Library

Proverbs 16:1-33

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... supply of books from the library is too often forgotten by those out of school. The availability of books for people throughout our nation is a part of the great work of responsible citizenship; and the seeking of good literature to feed the minds of our people instead of pulp printing of perverted passion is a great responsibility of citizenship today. Along with Clean-Up Week in our communities to beautify our living conditions, needs to be a clean up of the patterns of sharing wisdom for our time. As ...

2502. I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

Jeremiah 20:7-18

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... way. Sometimes they want you to join in their fun. It seems innocent enough, but you wonder. You don’t feel right about it. You feel as though you don’t belong. Bearing the name of Christ does involve responsibility. At times, it becomes frustrating to know just how much of the world one is responsible for. Conscientious Christians are sitting ducks for guilt feelings. It seems that whatever we do, it isn’t quite enough. The transient who comes to the door of the church, and needs gas, or a meal, or a ...

2503. ... and Justice for All

Ezekiel 18:1-32

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... Cast away from you all the transgressions which you have committed against me, and get yourselves a new heart and a new spirit!" We don’t need to worry about God’s ultimate judgment. We can trust him to deliver justice for all. Our challenge is to live in response to his love. In that age-old debate about faith and good works, we know that neither one is excluded. It’s like the old Scotchman who had a rowboat to take people across the river. On one of his oars was painted the word "Faith" and on the ...

2504. Why I Can’t Sleep in Church

Ezekiel 33:1-20

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... a fire; but we don’t like false alarms. Often, we’re not sure if the danger is real or imagined, and we don’t like to be afflicted needlessly. The second function of the church is what we are talking about today. It is the church’s responsibility to watch and warn her people of wrongdoing, false gods, dangerous tendencies and outright disobedience. If you think that sounds like a big order, it is. With all of that going on, that’s why I can’t sleep in church! Ezekiel makes it clear that there ...

2505. The Source of Power

Acts 1:1-11

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... to them. They were feeling powerful and alive. The presence of Jesus in their lives and the influence of his teachings upon them was stronger after the final disappearance of Jesus from the earth than it had been. Prior to that time, it had been his responsibility. Now they understood it to be theirs. The image of Jesus in their mind was more precious, the memory of his teachings was more vivid because they were determined to remember as much as they possibly could of what he had said. They were determined ...

2506. Advent 2

Malachi 2:17--3:5, Philippians 1:1-11, Luke 3:1-20

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... and perhaps of money. A birthday, anniversary, or Christmas gift is a way of remembering loved ones. 2. Partnership (v. 5). To be a partner is to be equally privileged and responsible. You can be a partner in a business or a partner in crime. It means a partner owns part of the venture and shares in the work, responsibilities, and rewards of the venture. Paul considers the Christians in Philippi to be partners with him in the work of spreading the Gospel and establishing the Kingdom. In another way Paul ...

2507. Easter 6

Jn 14:23-29 · Acts 14:8-18; 15:1-2, 22-29 · Rev 21:10, 22-27

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Russell F. Anderson

... shows us that the Christian's ultimate end is heaven to be with God and all the saints. Sermon: Life today is enriched by the hope of heaven: a. We can live hopefully. Heaven gives us something to live for and a place to go. b. We can live responsibly, accountable to God for our lives at the judgment. c. We can live patiently, "the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us." (Romans 8:18) 2. Preparation for Departure (John 14:25-29; Luke 24:51). Need ...

2508. Proper 10

Lk 10:25-37 · Col 1:1-20 · 2 Ki 2:1, 6-14 · Deut 30:9-14

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John R. Brokhoff

... shows no mercy to innocent people. b. Carefree - vv. 31, 32. Tragedy is that people are care-free from any sense of responsibility to go to the rescue, to help the afflicted due to apathy and indifference. This includes religious people whom you expect ... other carried the light to Los Angeles. When the mantle falls on us or the torch of God's truth is passed to us, we have the responsibility and privilege to carry on the work of God to the next generation. c. Going Out in a Blaze of Glory - 2:11 How shall we ...

2509. Proper 20

Lk 16:1-13 · 1 Tim 2:1-8 · Amos 8:4-7 · Hos 11:1-11

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... for all people including our rulers. It is "good" to pray for them, because they need God's help in carrying out their heavy responsibilities to rule with justice. They need God's guidance in the crucial decisions authorities of the state must make. Even if they are ... it comes to a solution, we realize that it depends on more than one person's efforts or one congregation's response to correct the gargantuan situation. The problem is national or international in scope. We know that we cannot have a Christian ...

2510. Proper 26

Lk 19:1-10 · 2 Thes 1:5-12 · Ex 34:5-9 · Hag 2:1-9

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John R. Brokhoff

... . It is acceptance on God's part for Jesus' sake. This acceptance was expressed when Jesus called Zacchaeus "a son of Abraham," a title of honor and acceptance. To be saved is to allow Christ to enter your life. On the other hand, "salvation" means human response in terms of repentance. This was demonstrated when Zacchaeus promised to give half of his wealth to the poor to restore fourfold any money he took from people. He offered to give double the amount required by Law. Lesson 1: Haggai 2:1-9 1. Nothing ...

2511. Pentecost 27

Lk 19:11-27 · 1 Cor 15:54-58 · Isa 52:1-6

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John R. Brokhoff

... v. 15). B. Invest what you have - vv. 16-19. Each person is given something; all ten received a pound. Life is to be invested, to be productive. Lose your life to gain it. C. Accept additional responsibility - vv. 17-19. Whoever is faithful in making the most of his "one pound" is rewarded with increased responsibility. A Christian's reward for good work is more work! 2. When Conservatism is a Curse. 19:20-26. Need: In recent years we have become conservative in politics, religion, and elsewhere. As in all ...

2512. Epiphany 5

Lk 5:1-11 · 1 Cor 14:12-20; 15:1-11 · Isa 6:1-8

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John R. Brokhoff

... knowledge how to witness: the analogy of fishing gives us the necessary directions. Outline: How to catch people for Christ - A. Go where the fish are - "Put out into the deep." v. 4 B. Use appropriate bait - "Let down your nets for a catch." v. 4 C. Wait for a response - "Master, we toiled all night." v. 5 D. Pull the fish in - "They came and filled both the boats." v. 7 2. It Takes Faith to be a Disciple. 5:1-11. Need: To be a disciple of Jesus calls for faith. What kind of faith is necessary? Do I ...

2513. Lent 3

John 4:1-26

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... In This World?" 13:6-8 This is life's most searching question. Did your life count for anything? A life can be like the fig tree in the parable. a. Planted by God God created man, provided and cared for man. As a result, man has a responsibility to produce fruit worthy of God. b. Patience of God God is willing to give man another chance to become fruitful, to repent. There is one more year before destruction. Lent is the time to repent. c. Plight of man The justice of God will be visited upon unrepentant ...

2514. Advent 2

Mt 3:1-12 · Rom 15:4-13 · Is 11:1-10 · Ps 72

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... God's sovereignty in our lives. People: We accept with gladness the righteous judgment of Christ our Lord, and the sovereign rule of God our Father. Collect Almighty God, whose Son, Jesus, fulfills the ancient hope of a Messiah empowered by your Spirit: Make us responsive to his advent in our lives; that we may learn to acknowledge you as our God and Father, and enjoy the blessedness of your kingdom. In our Savior's name we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Heavenly Father, our hope is in your only Son ...

2515. God's Wrath for Man's Sin

Zephaniah 1:4-13, Zephaniah 1:14--2:3

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Call to Worship: Leader: It is a high calling to be chosen by God to speak on his behalf. People: God has empowered us with his Spirit to speak with honest conviction his will concerning the Christian life. Leader: The responsibility to speak is not with words only, but by example, that others may be inspired to live righteous lives. People: May the words we speak be illustrated by the life we live! Collect: Almighty God, who has called your pastors to speak the truth, and to live by the truth ...

2516. Parable of the Three Stewards

Matthew 25:14-30

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... to invest ourselves in it, that life may become more rewarding. People: May God help us be faithful with our stewardship, as we invest our lives in the joy of his love. Collect Gracious Father, whose gift of life includes abilities which demand responsibility: Keep us faithful in commiting our whole being to living the Christian life, that discipleship may lead us into an ever growing and maturing experience of salvation through Christ. In his name we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Father, we want to be ...

2517. EPIPHANY

Isaiah 60:1-22, Matthew 2:1-12, Ephesians 3:1-13

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... pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession We have celebrated your Son's birth, Father. And we have hailed him as our Savior. But we still need to make more of a response by walking in his light. Forgive us for saying wonderful things about him, without making the necessary changes in our lives which those wonderful things demand. Make our rejoicing a genuine response to his glory coming into our lives. We pray in his name. Amen. Hymns "Christ Is the World's True Light" "Christ, Whose Glory Fills the Skies" "Light of ...

2518. First Sunday in Lent

Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 5:12-21, Genesis 3:1-24, Genesis 2:4-25

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... seeking forgiveness and renewed fellowship through Christ our Savior. Amen. Prayer of Confession We see too much of Adam in ourselves, Father; and we tend to blame you for creating us that way. Forgive us for our many sins, and for our unwillingness to accept responsibility for our sinful behavior. Convince us of your love, sinful as we are; that we may give more devotion to your divine laws, and less allegiance to our sinful nature. Hear us for Christ's sake. Amen. Hymns "How Can a Sinner Know" "Jesus, the ...

2519. Training Session

Matthew 5:1-12

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... 15, 1985, by the Kohls. Dean explained: "It’s our way of repaying all the goodness that has been given to us. This is but a small way (of doing this)." A sign outside the house reads: "Welcome to Transplant House," and it really represents a response to the grace given to them by those who made generous contributions to the fund for Susan.39 Susan died, but the goodness and genuine concern of others, who were able to put themselves into the situation with the Kohls, could not be taken away. That, indeed ...

2520. Remembering the Name of God John W. Cobb

Exodus 3:1-22

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... I am to be remembered." (Exodus 3:15b) So much is involved in the use of this name. Although untranslatable, the new name for God, Yahweh invokes the sense of mystery regarding the one whom it represents. It is significant that to man was given the responsibility to "name" the creatures of the earth, but only God names himself, and in that name is the concept of eternity. God is Lord of the past, present and future. Because the name of God is to be remembered forever, it has important implications for daily ...

2521. The Choice

Matthew 16:13-20

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... it is in dying that we are born to eternal life." (Lutheran Book of Worship, Minneapolis: Augsburg, p. 48) Peter's choice of belief in this Jesus was nothing short of a miracle, the miracle of faith. In the account itself, Jesus seems almost to burst with joy in response to him, "Blessed are you, Simon! For flesh and blood have not revealed this to you, but my Father...!" God. Peter believed. You and I believe too, as we hang on to Jesus in the midst of our own dyings. Dying. That sounds so awful. By it I ...

2522. Invincible Harvest

Matthew 13:1-23

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... four types of soil invites such reflection, as do the words "he who has ears to hear, let him hear." But such a hearing of the parable pays too little attention to the sower and to the harvest that concludes the story. Such a hearing correctly identifies us as responsible recipients of God's activity of which we are the recipients. To hear this parable well is to hear it tell us what God is doing. To hear it tell us only what we are supposed to do is to hear it in muffled tones. Jesus' parable is the ...

2523. God Turns Darkness to Light

Isaiah 49:8-26

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... in their darkness. "Have you forsaken us, O Yahweh God? Has our faithlessness been so immense that your only response is categorical rejection? Stir up your power, O God, and come to deliver us from this deep darkness of defeat and despair." Our text for today, Isaiah ... 49:8-13, is a response of God through the prophet Second Isaiah to the lamentation and weeping of the exiles in Babylon. The text is an oracle of salvation ...

2524. God of the Ordinary

Exodus 13:17--14:31

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... and weakness, takes our simple trust and makes it a tool marvelously useful to perform exceptional things for him. I visited a sick man in the hospital, reminded him God would certainly hear his prayers as he looked to him in faith from his sick bed. His immediate response was, "No, preacher, you pray for me!" When I asked him why it was important I be the one who prayed, he said, "Because you are a minister, you are good, you are better than the rest of us, and God will hear you before he will hear ...

2525. Communion Is Reformed

Luke 22:7-38

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... people might spill the wine and in that way profane the sacred blood of Christ. The cup, the chalice, was withheld from the worshipers. The people received only the bread of Holy Communion. It was the priest's responsibility to drink the wine in behalf of the Congregation. In the same way that it was his responsibility to offer the body and blood of Christ as a sacrifice to God for the sins of the people. Well as I said, in his early years as a priest Luther believed in the doctrine of transubstantiation ...

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