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2601. Lent 5

Psalm 116:1-19, John 11:38-44, John 11:17-37, John 11:1-16, Romans 8:18-27, Romans 8:1-17, Ezekiel 37:1-14

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... to new life in the present and to eternal life at the last day. The resurrection life begins when the Spirit has been bestowed upon people in baptism and continues into the world that is yet to come. Suffering and death may try to reduce and take away this gift, but the Spirit works in human beings so that this will not happen. Those who know that the Spirit dwells in them and has given them life are able to face the future with confidence and hope. John 11:1-45 (47-53 - Lutheran) The story of the raising ...

2602. Easter 5

Acts 17:1-9, Psalm 33:1-22, Acts 17:10-15, 1 Peter 2:4-12, John 14:1-4, John 14:5-14

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... ran the ad, "Tombstone for sale, " in the hope of finding a buyer for it. Jesus knew there would be an empty tomb after he died, but there would be no offer of "grave for sale;" instead, he directed the attention of his disciples - and all believers - to his gift to his own - the reality of everlasting life in God's kingdom. There is a place for all believers in the everlasting kingdom of God. 1. Death is always a departure from this world. It was no different with Jesus when he was nailed to the cross; he ...

2603. Proper 4

Deuteronomy 11:1-32, Genesis 12:1-8, Matthew 7:15-23, Matthew 7:24-29, Romans 3:21-31, Psalm 31:1-24, Psalm 33:1-22

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... Old Testament and the Gospel readings in that it states that God has fashioned "a way out" of the curses that those who have broken his commandments deserve. Grace - as the forgiveness of sins and, thereby, the renewal of the (new, baptismal) covenant with God - is a gift of the Lord God. God's blessings are not earned by obedience to the commandments of the Lord, but are bestowed freely upon people of faith. Since all "have sinned and fall short of the glory of God," there is no one who is worthy of God ...

2604. Proper 8 & Pentecost 6

2 Kings 4:8-37, Genesis 32:22-32, Psalm 89:1-52, Psalm 17:1-15, Isaiah 2:6-22, Jeremiah 28:1-17, Matthew 10:1-42

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... the proper worship of their God - a religious revival, if you will. That's what God wanted of them. Of us, too? 3. Renewal. God was offering Israel a new lease on life, a new beginning. He offers us new life every day, the opportunity to live out the precious gift he has given us in our baptism into the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. 4. Rejoice. If the end is at hand, it will be glorious indeed, because it will mean the beginning of the reign of the Lord over all the earth and the era of ...

2605. Proper 17 & Pentecost 15

Matthew 16:21-28, Romans 12:1-8, Exodus 19:1-25, Jeremiah 14:1--15:21, Jeremiah 20:7-18, Psalm 114:1-8, Psalm 63:1-11

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... reading so as to spell out the kind of humility which becomes those who belong to the body of Christ, recognizing that the members of the body have different functions, all of which are important to its welfare. Christians, too, have different gifts - prophecy, service, teaching, exhortation, contributing, giving aid, acts of mercy - which should be used in the name and service of Christ. The Common Lectionary expands the second reading to include those things Paul writes about in verses 9-13 - love for the ...

2606. Proper 21 & Pentecost 19

Ezekiel 18:1-32, Psalm 25:1-22, Psalm 99:1-9, Exodus 32:1-33:6, Philippians 2:1-11, Philippians 2:12-18, Matthew 21:28-32

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... is a plea from Paul to the congregation at Philippi to be like-minded in all things, unselfish in everything, counting "others better than yourselves." They are to have "this mind" among themselves, because it is a gift from Christ, their Lord, to them, hence their business is to exercise this gift of love from the Lord. The longer form of the lesson includes the great Christological hymn, which most scholars believe existed before Paul; he quoted it and made some additions to it. Its primary use in the ...

2607. Proper 27 & Pentecost 25

Psalm 50:1-23, Psalm 43:1-5, Psalm 63:1-11, Amos 5:18-27, Hosea 11:1-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11, Matthew 25:14-30

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... of the gospel. 1. The Christ, who has begun his reign, will ultimately return to claim the earth and bring in the fullness of the Kingdom. Jesus was positive about that. He expects Christians to believe this - in the meantime. 2. The Lord has bestowed his gifts - through the word and the Holy Spirit - upon his church, so that the faith may be enriched and the Gospel may be preached to the ends of the earth - in the meantime. 3. Christians, in preparation for their Lord's return, faithfully engage in the ...

2608. Gold!

Matthew 2:1-12

Children's Sermon

... great with the others. Gold is the color of wealth and riches. When someone has something gold colored, we think of it as being expensive, worth a great deal of money. Gold was one of the gifts brought to Jesus by ... whom? The Wise Men, that’s correct. The Wise Men brought great treasures to Jesus, gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Gold also represents the Star of Bethlehem that guided the Wise Men as they searched for Jesus. Finally, the straw of the manger is gold in color. Though Jesus is the ...

2609. The Secret Story of Gabriel

Luke 1:26-38

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... will you find Him in the gaudy displays or bright lights of the holiday season. No, you must find Him in the quietness of your hearts, in the peace and humility of one who looks for God’s glory in a lowly manger. "How silently, how silently, the wondrous gift is given!" God chooses to come to us! We need eyes to see and ears to hear, for lo, our salvation is drawing near. Amen Pastoral Prayer Faithful and Merciful God, who is our Comfort and Strength from age to age, we pray today for all who are weary ...

2610. Epiphany

Matthew 2:1-12

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... Magi into kings, name their kingdoms, and give them camels. Call to Worship Leader: And the wise men followed the star to its resting place. People: AND WHEN THEY SAW THE CHILD THEY FELL DOWN AND WORSHIPED! Leader: Then opening their treasures, they gave him gifts. People: FOR THIS KING OF THE JEWS WAS THE REDEEMER OF ALL NATIONS! Collect Holy God of Israel, you have sent a Messiah bringing redemption, not just for his own people, but for all humankind. Let us behold him with those ancient visitors from the ...

2611. Good Friday

Isaiah 52:13--53:12

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... to suffer in our stead for our sin. Make us deeply aware and appreciative of his sacrifice: that, taking to heart that wonderous gift, we may become the kind of people that his death enables us to be. In his precious name we pray. Amen Prayer of ... innocence and goodness, when in fact we know how truly sin-riddled our lives are. Forgive us, we pray, and open us to the tremendous gift of love and mercy that the suffering of Christ Jesus brought. Convince us once and for all that he suffered so that we don't ...

2612. The Day of Pentecost

Acts 2:1-13

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... us look to God for our sustenance! People: LET US GATHER WITH GLADNESS THE GOOD THINGS GOD GIVES! Collect Empowering God, you poured out your Spirit with tongues of fire and produced languages of liberation on that first Pentecost. Bestow upon us today the powerful gift of your presence: that, as human tongues were loosed to declare your glory then, our words may now be free to proclaim your grace. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Heavenly God, we confess how much and how often our words ...

2613. Proper 5

Genesis 22:1-19

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... purposeful and productive. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Most loving God, we confess that we do not always trust you to provide for us in all situations, but particularly in times of trouble; and we admit that when you do, we seldom put your wonderful gifts to good use. Forgive us, we pray, and grant us the wisdom to seize and to use all of your blessings, not only to our benefit, but also for the good of others and to the glory of you, your Christ, and your coming Reign. In the name of ...

2614. Christmas 1

Matthew 2:13-18

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... ! Pastor: What do you need now? Ministers: Power to live an authentic life; freedom to be honest and open, released to love; joy to communicate; hope to begin again, and daring to become involved in the wounds of the world. Pastor: These are gifts (the best of the Christmas gifts) to be discovered in the Giver of Life. God is here as promised. Come, let us celebrate new life in the new born Christ. Recognizing Who We Are and Receiving New Life (Confession and Pardon) One pastor did this: He introduced the ...

2615. Proper 8

Matthew 10:1-42

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... another. Come and possess us so that our wills may be obedient to your will for us. Show us the futility of trusting in pride, position, or power. And then give us the gift of the Holy Spirit, so that we may leave here filled with yourself and free to serve others in your love, that unmerited, undeserved, unearned gift of yours to us. Act of Recognizing our Humanness and Receiving New Life Consider this: Introduce the confession with this idea from Scott Peck, who suggests that evil (sin) is "the prevention ...

2616. Proper 12

Matthew 13:44-46

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... God forever. Pastor: What do you need? Ministers: Power to live an authentic life; freedom to be honest and open, released to love; joy to communication; hope to begin again; and daring to become involved in the wounds of the world. Pastor: These are gifts to be discovered in the giver of Life. God is here as promised. Come, let's celebrate God's Presence and Power (source unknown) Act of Recognizing our Humanness and Receiving New Life Suggestion: Invite the people to confess, silently or verbally, the ...

2617. Proper 20

Matthew 20:1-16

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... mercy to those whom we call enemy, especially when we're angry. "... Go; first be reconciled ... then come and offer your gift." (Matthew 5:24, R.S.V.) You may want to give the peopie an opportunity to do this, and then come back to the church building later ... in the day or week to offer their gift. Charge to the Congregation Try this: Conclude with words similar to these. "Have we the courage to accept God's mercy freely, and to ...

2618. Proper 25

Matthew 22:34-40

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... a stewardship emphasis, you may want to incorporate these two statements: 1. "We have not lived today until we have done something for someone who can never repay us." (John Bunyon) 2. "The manner of our giving is worth more than the gift for 'many of our gifts are like fish hooks.' " (Pierre Corneille) Stewardship Challenge Try this: If this is Stewardship pledge Sunday, invite the people to bring their pledge cards and place them on the communion table, to offer a prayer of commitment, to stay as long as ...

2619. Proper 27

Matthew 25:1-13

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... for the hungry. I protect my pious platitudes instead of offering life to the spiritually dying. I am afraid of being caught friendless instead of being a friend to the lonely. I ponder my aging instead of offering my thanks for the elderly. I grow irresponsible in the gift of freedom instead of guaranteeing real freedom for the others. God, I am sick; grant me your health. "I confess that sometimes I get tired of life and do not give it my best. Cleanse me when I offer to others only the ragged edges of my ...

2620. The Most Beautiful Sacrifice

Mark 14:1-11

Drama

... and frightening. He called my anointing of him a beautiful thing, but then added, "She has done what she could. She has anointed my body beforehand for burial." This scared me, because that was not what I had intended at all, and yet Jesus considered that my royal nard, a gift for a king, was a spice for burial. But what more could I do, or say? Jesus looked at me and said to the group, "Truly, I tell you that wherever the good news is preached in the whole world, what she has done will be told in memory of ...

2621. Leadership: the Moses Model

Numbers 27:12-23

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... . Sometimes we forget our existence is dependent on God and not vice versa! Christian unity calls for laborers who are so attuned to the Lord of the universal church they can, at the right time, lay down their tools. There isn’t a single laborer so gifted that he/she has all the answers for all time. Ecumenists, who have given themselves unselfishly over the years, may find their most enjoyable days on the sidelines, leading cheers for those who are building upon work done with care and love. THE CAUSE OF ...

2622. BROTHERS

Drama

... me the robe, the ring, the party. He told me to manage the livestock with you. I didn’t expect anything. They’re all his gifts. Brother: But why would he do that! Prodigal: I don’t know why. I’m just glad he did. Brother: I’m sure you are ... had nothing left - nobody - just the thought that maybe he’d care if you lived or died, you’d come back - you’d take his gifts, too. [Pause] Well, he does care - and more than that. More than I had any right to expect. Brother: [easing off] You gave up your ...

2623. NO HELP WANTED

Drama

... small. You really should have a bigger one. Woman: But I’m not going anywhere! Man 1: Would it be too impulsive ... I mean, would you mind, if I bought you a bigger bag ... Just as a gift? Woman: I don’t need it. Man 1: No strings attached, if you know what I mean. Woman: I think I do. Man 1: Just a little gift. That’s it. I’ll do it. You don’t mind, do you! [This is not a question] Woman: Don’t ... Man 1: I’ll be right back. There’s a little shop right back here ...

2624. Turn Out the Lights! The Party's Over!

Daniel 5:1-31

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Bill Bouknight

... of third highest ruler in the kingdom if he can interpret the handwriting on the wall. He offered Daniel the third highest position because he and father Nabonidus held down the top two slots. Daniel’s response in verse 17 is classic: "You may keep your gifts for yourself and give your rewards to someone else. Nevertheless, I will read the writing for the king and tell him what it means." Daniel was probably thinking, "Being third highest ruler in a kingdom that is not going to last for another hour or so ...

2625. Is Jesus Still in the Healing Business?

Luke 4:38-44, Luke 4:31-37

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Bill Bouknight

... have virtually been conquered. Sometimes when God does not heal miraculously, he is saying to us, "You can conquer that disease if you really work at it." Most healing today comes through the skills and procedures of the medical community. Those gifts and procedures are gifts from God. II. Our Lord Heals through Miracles A Second way our Lord continues to heal is through miracles. Yes, miracles still happen, but they are rare. Less than 1 percent of the seekers who go to the healing shrine at Lourdes ...

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