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2576. Easter 5

Jn 13:31-35 · Acts 11:1-18; 13:44-52; 14:21-27 · Rev 21:1-6 · Ps 148

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John R. Brokhoff

... are fast breaking up by separation and divorce and when many homes still intact are miserable, we need to find the formula for keeping our families together and happy. In the text John uses the imagery of the family to describe the new Kingdom of God. If the ... God v. 3. A home where God takes away sorrow, death, and pain. 2. A House of Love (John 13:34-35). Need: Love is what keeps a home intact and happy. Ann Landers learned in a poll she took of her readers that 70 percent of the 30,000 replies indicated ...

2577. Easter 6

Jn 14:15-31; Acts 15:22-29, 16:6-15; Rev 21:22--22:5

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John R. Brokhoff

... them with the names of gods, and made preparations to worship them. Horrified, Paul and Barnabas cried, "We are men!" It takes grace to keep us humble, to be what we are only humans. Outline: We are only humans. a. Only instruments of God's power vv. 8-10. ... This is the goal of Christian work: to build a society where a church is unnecessary. Until such time comes, the church must keep planting churches. Sermon: The holy city, the new Jerusalem, has no church: a. None is needed: all know God. b. None is ...

2578. Lent 1

Lk 4:1-13 · Rom 10:8-13 · Deut 26:1-11 · Ps 91

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John R. Brokhoff

... you believe Jesus is the risen Lord. To be a Christian one must go beyond this to tell the world one's faith. To keep this faith to oneself means one does not have the faith. Faith that Jesus is Lord is an explosive matter. Like the Disciples we ... Some things must be said. We cannot bottle up certain truths which need to be proclaimed. The children on Palm Sunday could not keep from singing praise to Jesus or the very stones would cry out. Though the Apostles were ordered not to preach about Jesus, they ...

2579. The Lenten Season

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John R. Brokhoff

... days came into being as a result of a long period of development. Originally in the first century Lent was only a period of 40 hours in keeping with the 40 hours Jesus' body was in the tomb. The 40-hour observance ended with an Easter service at 3 a.m. Later the 40 ... chancel. Often the altar cross was veiled in violet as a reminder of the penitential character of the season. In keeping with this somber mood, the "Alleluia" and the "Gloria in Excelsis" were omitted from the liturgy. Weddings during Lent were ...

2580. Proper 13

Colossians 3:1-17, Hosea 11:1-11, Luke 12:13-21

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John R. Brokhoff

... What the rich man decided to do about his abundance made him a "fool." That is what God called him. He was not a fool for having wealth because God blessed his fields with abundant crops. It is not a sin to be wealthy. But it is a sin to keep the wealth only for oneself. This rich man had only physical wealth and no spiritual riches. Then, death comes and the physical wealth goes to others. The fool is left empty-handed. Now he must confront God and has no spiritual resources of faith and love. All of the ...

2581. Proper 17

Hebrews 13:1-25, Jeremiah 2:1-3:5, Luke 14:1-14

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John R. Brokhoff

... we care for one another. 2. Undefiled (v. 4). Is it not strange that the author of Hebrews would admonish us to keep the marriage bed "undefiled"? Can there be anything unclean about a marital relationship? If both parties consent, is anything done in the ... return to God. 1. Repent. 2. Believe. 3. Obey. Epistle: Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16 1. Love is more than words (13:1-5). Need: We keep saying, "Tell your spouse or kid that you love him/her." Or we ask, "When was the last time you said, 'I love you'?" To love in ...

2582. Proper 28

Lk 21:5-19 · Isa 65:17-25 · 2 Thes 3:6-13 · Ps 98

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John R. Brokhoff

... that claimed they were the messiah and knew the exact date of the Parousia. 2. Terrified (v. 9). Jesus says that we are not to be terrified when wars, earthquakes, famines, and pestilences come. This is quite a request he makes of us, for who can keep from being terrified at the total and universal destruction now in the hands of the nations? A television movie gave a preview of a nuclear attack. The holocaust was a terrifying prospect of what may come. Why not be terrified? Because Jesus said these are ...

2583. Proper 6

Lk 7:36 - 8:3 · Gal 2:15-21 · 1 Ki 21:1--21 · Ps 5

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John R. Brokhoff

... it or trade it for a better vineyard. As king he might have appropriated it after condemning it. Was Naboth unreasonable by not doing the king a favor by selling it? It was a matter of "inheritance." Naboth received it from his forefathers and he wanted to keep the land in the family. There are some things worth more than money. One's birthright should not be sold for a mess of pottage. 2. Came (v. 17). It was an almost perfect crime. Jezebel's scheme seemed to have been successful. The people stoned Naboth ...

2584. Trinity Sunday

Romans 5:1-11, Proverbs 8:1-36, John 16:5-16

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John R. Brokhoff

... it possible through grace v. 2. c. The Spirit confirms the relationship v. 5. 2. What more could you want? (5:1-5). Need: We keep calling, inviting, appealing for people to come and be reconciled to God, to repent, and to join the church. We may forget to point out ... of the true faith, to acknowledge the glory of the eternal Trinity and, in the power of your divine majesty, to worship the unity. Keep us in this faith and worship and bring us at last to see you in your glory, one God, now and forever." Hymn Of ...

2585. A Sheep Of Your Own Flock

Psalm 23:1-6

Eulogy

Barbara G. Schmitz

... and grief, and sorrow all rolled into one. Many years ago, there was another person who had some of these same feelings. Not sure where to turn. Scared to death. Heartbroken. A shepherd by occupation, he spent his days corralling his sheep, keeping them fed, keeping them moving, untangling them from prickly bushes, rescuing them from steep ledges. Perhaps it was in a moment of trouble and perplexion that the shepherd David looked to God for help and consolation. And he wrote down these words, probably some ...

2586. Death In The Midst Of Birth

1 Corinthians 15:12-34

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Barbara G. Schmitz

... we are this morning ... caught smack in the middle between celebrating the birth of Christ and mourning the death of N. ... Which one is real for us? I would like to suggest that both are real; our sanity depends on keeping both birth and death, celebration and grief, before us in three ways today. First, we keep birth and death before us as we mourn the loss of our friend and loved one, N. There is probably not a more difficult time to do the work of grieving. Everyone else is celebrating and enjoying the ...

2587. Father's Day

Luke 11:1-13

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... might hurt his hands. Why do daddies wear these? What do they protect? (hands) Do you see how big they are? Daddies hands can do a lot of things. They can work hard, but they are also big enough and gentle enough to hold us, to love us, and to keep us safe. So God created dads to love us and to hold us." Application: So God made dads for a lot of things: To be strong and provide for us, to be someone to look up to, to make choices for us until we can make them for ourselves, and ...

2588. Epiphany 3

Lk 4:14-21 · 1 Cor 12:12-31 · Nehemiah 8 · Ps 19

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B. David Hostetter

... of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults. Keep back your servant also from the insolent; do not let them have dominion over me. Then I shall be blameless, and innocent of great transgression. Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart ...

2589. Proper 23

Luke 17:11-19, Psalm 66:1-20

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B. David Hostetter

... praises to you, sing praises to your name." Come and see what God has done: he is awesome in his deeds among mortals. He turned the sea into dry land; they passed through the river on foot. There we rejoiced in him, who rules by his might forever, whose eyes keep watch on the nations -- let the rebellious not exalt themselves. Bless our God, O peoples, let the sound of his praise be heard, who has kept us among the living, and has not let our feet slip. For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as ...

2590. Proper 5

Luke 7:11-17, 1 Kings 17:7-24, Psalm 146:1-10, Galatians 1:11-24

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B. David Hostetter

... When their breath departs, they return to the earth; on that very day their plans perish. Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD their God, who made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them; who keeps faith forever; who executes justice for the oppressed; who gives food to the hungry. The LORD sets the prisoners free; the LORD opens the eyes of the blind. The LORD lifts up those who are bowed down; the LORD loves the righteous.The LORD watches over the strangers ...

2591. The Laughter Of Faith

Genesis 17:1-27, Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 21:1-7

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Richard A. Jensen

... thought of God's promise. "Can a child be born to a man who is 100 years old?" Abraham laughed to himself. "Can Sarah, who is 90 years old, bear a child?" Abraham's laughter, it turns out, is the laughter of unbelief. He doesn't believe that God can keep this promise. The Lord has to scold Abraham a bit for his unseemly laughter. "No," God says firmly, "your wife shall bear you a son, and you shall name him Isaac" (Genesis 17:19). The Lord, it seems, also has a sense of humor. The name Isaac means: "he ...

2592. Epiphany 7

Luke 6:27-36

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Dennis Koch

... Us Steadfast In Your Word Jesus Lives! The Victory's Won Now The Green Blade Rises In Adam We Have All Been One Praise And Thanks And Adoration Epiphany 7 Gracious Lord, Your kingdom plan is woven into the fabric of history. It is clear that you always keep your Word. Joseph discovered this truth. Jesus Christ brought it into focus. You are still weaving your kingdom plan into the fabric of history. We would like to be a part of your plan but we are sometimes afraid of what that might mean for us. Love your ...

2593. Proper 11

Luke 10:38-42

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Dennis Koch

... latter's discipleship and attentiveness to eternal things. Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns O Holy Spirit, Enter In On What Has Now Been Sown O God Of Light Have No Fear, Little Flock Proper 11 -- Pentecost 9 -- OT 16 Mary had the right idea, Lord. Keep the dinner simple. Reserve time to sit down and talk. It is easy to identify with Martha. She wanted the dinner to be special. She felt overworked and under-appreciated. Often, we fail to notice the negative impact that our pursuit of perfection can ...

2594. Proper 9

Luke 10:1-24

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Dennis Koch

... A Mysterious Way I Love To Tell The Story Proper 9 -- Pentecost 7 -- OT 14 Yes, Lord, The harvest is plentiful and the laborers are few. We hear this as an invitation to become involved in building up your kingdom. Surely though, you realize our situation. We have schedules to keep and goals to achieve. There never seems to be enough time and our resources are limited. You continually remind us that people are longing to hear the Good News. However, we have schedules to ...

2595. How Blest Are Those Who Know Their Need Of God

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

Mark Radecke

... about six or seven of them would graduate from high school and it would be remarkable if any went on to college. The business executive began to gather his thoughts in order to compose the customary commencement address. You've heard it: the one that goes, "Work hard, keep your nose clean and your shoulder to the wheel and -- with a little bit of luck -- you can make it just as I did." But the speech had a false ring to it. Empty words, the man thought; hollow words. These kids had little reason to hope and ...

2596. The Wheat Among The Weeds

Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

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Marc Kolden

... world. We live by faith now, in any case, not by sight. We cannot know with certainty now either about our own righteousness or that of others. We live now by faith in the word of God and by hope in God's promises. We expect that God will keep the promise made in Jesus: let all grow together and at the harvest the wheat will be gathered into the safety of God's shelter. This faith and hope -- and the prayer, witness and works of love that issue from them -- bear witness to our true citizenship, much like ...

2597. God Deep In The Flesh

Matthew 28:16-20

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Marc Kolden

... divine nature. This means that in the Incarnation God is not doing something totally different but rather something totally in keeping with the creation of all things in the first place. And this means that we Christians, when we are called ... creating and preserving and rescuing flesh and blood. When the Bible speaks of Christ Jesus "emptying himself" (Philippians 2:6-8) this is right in keeping with the way that God has poured out love in making us in the divine image and in breathing life into us and in ...

2598. The Man From Galilee VII: The Triumph Of His Defeat

Matthew 28:1-10

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Thomas A. Pilgrim

... that next morning Jesus stood on the shore and called out to them, "Children, have you any food?" When they responded negatively, Jesus replied, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find food." There are times when in spite of Easter we keep looking on the wrong side, the empty side. In those times there is no fishing. A taxi driver picked up a lady at a hospital in Chicago. He noticed her weeping, and after a few minutes began talking with her. He found out her mother had died. Then ...

2599. The Temptation Of His Life

Matthew 4:1-11

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Thomas A. Pilgrim

... is just to say a special gift is on the way." She had to spend the few days left in that week getting caught up. Sometimes we would do anything to gain popularity and acceptance. Young people face it. We call it peer pressure. Adults face it. We call it keeping up. But the call of God in our lives is not to do that. It is instead a call to be faithful followers who, like Jesus, seek to serve God and establish His kingdom. One of the leaders of the early church was Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna. He was brought ...

2600. Lust - To Discipline The Eye And The Heart

Matthew 5:27-30

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R. Curtis Fussell

... this sin is first of all an attitude of the heart and mind. So Jesus tells us that we have to discipline ourselves in how we look and think about others for whom we have a physical attraction. As Martin Luther said, "You can't keep the birds from flying over your head, but you can keep them from building nests in your hair."5 What is called for is discipline and control. We are not like the leaves of the trees blown about by gusts of wind; we can and are able to control the ways of our hearts and minds ...

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