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2801. Are You Getting Hymns Out of Your Lions?

1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... acquaint your people with these hymns . . .) O for a closer walk with God, A calm and heavenly frame, A light to shine upon the road That leads me to the Lamb! Where is the blessedness I knew, When first I saw the Lord? Where is the soul refreshing view Of Jesus and His Word? What peaceful hours I once enjoyed! How sweet their memory still! But they have left an aching void The world can never fill. Return, O holy Dove, return, Sweet messenger of rest! I hate the sins that made Thee mourn And drove Thee ...

2802. You Shall Name Him Jesus

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

King Duncan

... , “Life In These United States.” 3. Romeo and Juliet, 1594. 4. The Week, August 26, 2005. 5. Broadman Comments. 6. “Ads to auction baby’s name pulled,” The Associated Press, Tampa, FL.Knoxville News-Sentinel July 10, 2002, p. A4. 7. Day 1, 2002. http://www.day1.net/index.php5?view=transcripts&tid=103. 8. www.saintmarks.org/Sermons%20Etc/2006/Reid041406.pdf.

2803. Luke 2:1-14

Luke 2:1-7

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... we know from a portion of last week's Lucan infancy narrative that Mary herself had received angelic information and instructions about her baby, in this week's text her response to the birth of her child and the attendants that appear to view the baby are understated. Luke's text says Mary treasured (NRSV) or pondered (symbellousa) the words and presence of the shepherds who came to see her child. The subtle suggestion here is that perhaps Mary herself was still confused about the discrepancy between ...

2804. Under New Leadership

John 1:29-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... to him this day. 1. (New York: Ivy Books, 1991), pp. 155-160. 2. http://www.chapel.duke.edu/worship/Sunday/viewsermon.aspx?id=1. 3. (New York, NY: Warner Faith, 2005), pp. 69-70. 4. The Rev. Dr. Gary Charles, Day 1, 2005. http://www.day1.net/index.php5?view=transcripts&tid=512. 5. As told by Dr. Glen Schmucker

2805. Where the Scary Things Live

Matthew 4:12-23

Illustration

Johnny Dean

... , when the lights are out and the children are safely tucked into bed to wrestle with THEIR fears, our own monsters come to life and torment us yet again. Am I a caring husband? Am I a loving wife? Do I really try to understand my spouse's point of view? Are we raising our children the right way? What about my parents? Am I doing all I can to make their later years as pleasant as they made my early years? Can I be sure my children aren't experimenting with drugs? When will I ever be able to slow ...

2806. Christmas Eve\Christmas Day

Luke 2:1-7, Isaiah 9:1-7, Psalm 96:1-13, Titus 2:1-15, Luke 2:8-20

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... ! Being told about God's saving grace produced action in the lives of the shepherds. What they did about the care of the flock is anybody's guess, but clearly they moved swiftly to see the highly acclaimed baby with their own eyes. For those viewing this text with homiletical eyes, the various actions of the characters are remarkable. On the one hand, Mary experienced the results of the operation of grace and meditated on the events. On the other hand, in the shepherds we see the second evangelists. (The ...

2807. Christmas 1

Mt 2:13-23 · Heb 2:10-18 · Isa 63:7-9 · Ps 148

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... an orchestra, whose music is meant to praise God, who is clearly present in every corner of the created order. This exuberant symphony of praise is at the very least jarring and potentially out of place when read as a response to Isaiah 63:7-9. In view of this potential problem, perhaps the best way to use Psalm 148 is to read the psalm backwards from the final verse. Verse 14 can be interpreted in the following manner. God is the subject of the verb to exalt or to lift up (Hebrew, rum), and furthermore ...

2808. Easter 2

John 20:24-31, John 20:19-23, 1 Peter 1:1-12, Acts 2:14-41, Psalm 16:1-11

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... days. The lessons from Acts 2 do not include verses 14b -21, but it is impossible to understand the mood and tone of the parts of Peter's speech (vv. 22-32 and 36-41) and the subsequent report about the community's life (vv. 42-47) without viewing these parts of Acts 2 in relation to vv. 14b -21. In these verses, Peter addresses the misunderstanding of the masses. He explains not only that they are wrong in believing the disciples to be drunk but also that the events they are witnessing are to be understood ...

2809. Epiphany 2

Psalm 40:1-17, Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-34, John 1:35-42

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... sequential series of readings from Matthew that occurs through the Sundays after the Epiphany; it is inserted into the Matthean sequence as a follow-up to the lesson from last Sunday. Whereas the baptism account in Matthew essentially gave us Jesus' point of view on the events, this text from John offers the Baptist's testimony to the events and his interpretation of the person of Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:1-9 - "The Radical Reformation of Life" Setting. These opening verses of I Corinthians form the ...

2810. Epiphany 3

Psalm 27:1-14, Isaiah 9:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Matthew 4:12-17, Matthew 4:18-22

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... days in honor of Peter and Paul respectively. Prior to the reforms of Vatican II, January 18 was the feast of St. Peter's Chair at Rome. The intent of the celebration was questionable as an ecumenical event, however, from the Protestant point of view, because, as one missal commentary put it, "this feast can be considered a liturgical evidence of the primacy of honor and jurisdiction attached to the chair of Rome." (St. Andrew Daily Missal, Dom Gaspar Lefebvre, ed. [St. Paul: E. M. Lohmann Co., 1953], p ...

2811. Epiphany 4

Psalm 15:1-5, Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, Matthew 5:1-12

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... in the opening of the body of the letter that elegant proclamation may indeed empty the cross of Christ of its true power (1:17), Paul moves in this passage to meditate on the striking, even peculiar (from a human point of view), way that God wrought salvation for humankind. Structure. In v. 18 Paul articulates his thesis, which he justifies through the quotation of scripture (1:19). Then, in vv. 20-25 Paul employs various rhetorical strategies—questions, declarations, juxtapositions—to emphasize that ...

2812. Epiphany 5

Psalm 112:1-10, Isaiah 58:1-14, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... example, the divine judgment on fasting in vv. 3b -5 and the call for ethical activity in vv. 6-7. Criticisms of worship, similar to Isaiah 58:1-12 have influenced our understanding of Old Testament prophets, and these ideas have shaped our views of worship. In particular, texts of this type have given rise to an idealization of prophets as individualistic outsiders who critically evaluate the status quo (those who make up the worshiping com- munity) with a call for righteous ethical action. The result of ...

2813. Lent 2

Psalm 121:1-8, Genesis 12:1-8, Romans 4:1-25, John 3:1-21

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... (s) that one does oneself. Structure. The lectionary omits vv. 6-12, but one may deal with all or parts of the seventeen verses (as is always the case!). Chapter 4 actually forms a complete unity of Paul's thought in Romans, but it is possible to view the lectionary text in three parts: vv. 1-8 treat the justification of Abraham by faith; vv. 9-12 make a chronological argument about the priority of faith over works by recalling how Abraham was reckoned righteous before he was circumcised; and vv. 13-17 use ...

2814. Lent 3

Jn 4:5-42 · Rom 5:1-11 · Ex 17:1-7 · Ps 95

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... with the advent of the scholarly scientific-historical method and was frequently derided as "seeing Jesus behind every rock in the Old Testament." The intent of such preaching is not to see "the little man who wasn't there"; rather, it is to view the text with the eyes of faith and not as a historical critic alone, to think in images rather than in static linear categories. Imaginative preaching is preaching with images rather than concepts; it is preaching aimed more at seeing than understanding. A ...

2815. Lent 4

Jn 9:1-41 · Eph 5:8-14 · Ps 23 · 1 Sam 16:1-13

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... , confession of God as shepherd; vv. 3-4, a description of the wanderer; and vv. 5-6, a description of God as host. But in this outline vv. 3-4 are not necessarily a description of wandering as much as they are a description of a threat. In view of this, a two-part division might better convey the message of the psalm: vv. 1-4, a confession of God as shepherd in the context of a threat; and vv. 5-6, a confession of divine security in the context of the worshiping community. Significance. The significance of ...

2816. Lent 5

John 11:1-45 · Romans 8:6-11 · Ezekiel 37:1-14 · Psalm 130

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... people—not because they have lost national identity but because they are cut off from God, whose presence is tied to Jerusalem and by extension to the land (see the discussion in Preaching the Revised Common Lectionary, Year A, First Sunday of Advent). In view of this reality, the answer to the question noted above, "How then can we live?" is that exiles cannot live. The opening question to the prophet in v. 3 and the prophet's evasive response simply confirm this answer. When God asks the prophet whether ...

2817. Proper 7

Psalm 86:1-17, Romans 6:1-14, Matthew 10:1-42, Genesis 21:8-21

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... in a number of different ways. The simplest is to divide the psalm between vv. 1-13 and 14-17. In which case, the lament is interpreted as proceeding in two phases, with v. 14 signaling a new beginning or an intensification of the call for help. A more nuanced view of the language in the psalm yields smaller divisions, with vv. 1-7 being designated as a call for help, vv. 8-11 as a reflection on the character of God, vv. 12-13 as a vow to praise God, and vv. 14-17 as a renewed lament. The boundaries ...

2818. Proper 8

Matthew 10:1-42, Romans 6:15-23, Psalm 13:1-6, Genesis 22:1-19

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... on the testing of Abraham in Genesis 22, for it also addresses the problem of blindness that results from God far exceeding our understanding. The psalm does not provide the situation of the psalmist, all we know is that the psalmist is not able to see God. In view of this situation, the language moves through three parts: from complaint in vv. 1-2, to request in vv. 3-4, and finally to confidence in vv. 5-6. The central request in the middle section is that the psalmist be allowed to see God once again ...

2819. Proper 9

Psalm 45:1-17, Romans 7:7-25, Matthew 11:25-30, Matthew 11:1-19, Genesis 24:1-67

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... . The text from Romans is Paul's well-known speech, "Wretched man that I am!" In Matthew Jesus speaks bluntly to his audience, uttering woes and calling the weary to him. Romans 7:15-25a - "Delivered from the Body of Death" Setting. Commentators almost universally view Romans 7:7-25 as a concerted discussion within the larger section of the letter, Romans 5-8. The initial six verses (7-12) clarify the nature of the law and point to the real problem that humans confront—namely sin which uses even the ...

2820. Proper 10

Psalm 119:1-176, Romans 8:1-17, Matthew 13:1-23, Genesis 25:19-34

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... parable, and perhaps some will find that a secure guide to interpretation. But, if we dare, the story may throw open a series of windows on a variety of fields related to our faith. Thus preaching the parable from a variety of points of view may communicate the dynamic quality of this powerful story, looking now at Christ, then at faith, then at responsibility, and then at the marvelous richness of the Kingdom that triumphs despite setbacks. There may well be other central elements in this parable that will ...

2821. Proper 14

Genesis 37:1-11, Matthew 14:22-36, Romans 9:30--10:21, Psalm 105:1-45

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... God's hand within the events of his life in Genesis 45 links his story back to the earlier divine promise by showing how God's hand was at work throughout his life. When both stories are read together, they necessarily complicate how we, as Christians, view actions and events in our world. Genesis 37 cautions us about evaluating people too quickly, for it illustrates how the pharaohs are not the only evil persons in this world. Genesis 45 cautions us about evaluating God too quickly, for this story provides ...

2822. Proper 17

Exodus 3:1-22, Matthew 16:21-28, Romans 12:9-21, Psalm 105:1-45

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... different signs until he finally starts for Egypt in Exodus 4:18. To summarize: Call narratives have at least two functions in biblical literature, which must be kept in mind when preaching Exodus 3. First, they authenticate certain characters for us. When viewed from this perspective, biblical writers are telling the reader that the actions of a hero must be read in the light of a larger story about God's salvation. Second, biblical call narratives are also meant to provide a structure whereby the people ...

2823. Proper 21

Exodus 17:1-7, Matthew 21:23-27, Matthew 21:28-32, Philippians 2:1-11, Psalm 78:1-72

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... and this anthropology are out of keeping with our modern thinking, but they are scriptural, and they should not really shock anyone who is aware of the secular debate over what governs our lives, genes or social conditioning, or both. Paul's point of view is theological, not biological or sociological, but he has no problem with "both." Matthew 21:23-32 - "Lip Service Versus a Change of Heart" Setting. In Matthew 21:23-27 Jesus is in the Temple precinct where the chief priests and the elders question ...

2824. Proper 23

Psalm 106:1-48, Philippians 4:2-9, Matthew 22:1-14, Exodus 32:1-33:6

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... . Matthew understands the separation in terms of divine judgment, but he is not primarily concerned with making that case. Rather, he assumes it and labors in passages like this lesson to inform the Church that as believers we, too, are liable to divine judgment. As Matthew views it, the Church is a mixture of good and bad, and for the time-being that condition remains. But Matthew does not understand that the mixture is permanent. There will come a time when the bad will be exposed for what it is. That act ...

2825. Proper 24

Exodus 33:12-23, Matthew 22:15-22, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Psalm 99:1-9

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... character of Paul and his companions. (The latter matter, the missionaries' character, anticipates a later theme of the letter.) In vv. 6-7 the writers remind the Thessalonians of the origins and character of their faith from a human point of view: They faithfully imitated the apostles, and in turn, they themselves became faithful examples to other believers. Verses 8-10 recognize the striking results of the gospel finding its place among the Thessalonians. There has been a geographical spread of the word ...

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2801. Are You Getting Hymns Out of Your Lions?

1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

2802. You Shall Name Him Jesus

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

King Duncan

2803. Luke 2:1-14

Luke 2:1-7

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

2804. Under New Leadership

John 1:29-34

Sermon

King Duncan

2805. Where the Scary Things Live

Matthew 4:12-23

Illustration

Johnny Dean

2806. Christmas Eve\Christmas Day

Luke 2:1-7, Isaiah 9:1-7, Psalm 96:1-13, Titus 2:1-15, Luke 2:8-20

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2807. Christmas 1

Mt 2:13-23 · Heb 2:10-18 · Isa 63:7-9 · Ps 148

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2808. Easter 2

John 20:24-31, John 20:19-23, 1 Peter 1:1-12, Acts 2:14-41, Psalm 16:1-11

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2809. Epiphany 2

Psalm 40:1-17, Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-34, John 1:35-42

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2810. Epiphany 3

Psalm 27:1-14, Isaiah 9:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Matthew 4:12-17, Matthew 4:18-22

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2811. Epiphany 4

Psalm 15:1-5, Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, Matthew 5:1-12

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2812. Epiphany 5

Psalm 112:1-10, Isaiah 58:1-14, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2813. Lent 2

Psalm 121:1-8, Genesis 12:1-8, Romans 4:1-25, John 3:1-21

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2814. Lent 3

Jn 4:5-42 · Rom 5:1-11 · Ex 17:1-7 · Ps 95

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2815. Lent 4

Jn 9:1-41 · Eph 5:8-14 · Ps 23 · 1 Sam 16:1-13

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2816. Lent 5

John 11:1-45 · Romans 8:6-11 · Ezekiel 37:1-14 · Psalm 130

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2817. Proper 7

Psalm 86:1-17, Romans 6:1-14, Matthew 10:1-42, Genesis 21:8-21

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2818. Proper 8

Matthew 10:1-42, Romans 6:15-23, Psalm 13:1-6, Genesis 22:1-19

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2819. Proper 9

Psalm 45:1-17, Romans 7:7-25, Matthew 11:25-30, Matthew 11:1-19, Genesis 24:1-67

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2820. Proper 10

Psalm 119:1-176, Romans 8:1-17, Matthew 13:1-23, Genesis 25:19-34

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2821. Proper 14

Genesis 37:1-11, Matthew 14:22-36, Romans 9:30--10:21, Psalm 105:1-45

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2822. Proper 17

Exodus 3:1-22, Matthew 16:21-28, Romans 12:9-21, Psalm 105:1-45

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2823. Proper 21

Exodus 17:1-7, Matthew 21:23-27, Matthew 21:28-32, Philippians 2:1-11, Psalm 78:1-72

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2824. Proper 23

Psalm 106:1-48, Philippians 4:2-9, Matthew 22:1-14, Exodus 32:1-33:6

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

2825. Proper 24

Exodus 33:12-23, Matthew 22:15-22, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, Psalm 99:1-9

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

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