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2826. A Disconcerting Sight

1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Sermon

John N. Brittain

... larger mainly non-Christian community. While they may have been sighted, they were acting as if they were blind. You will recall that Paul never used the word "Christian," but rather referred to people as spiritual or unspiritual. Those who had the Spirit had accepted that God had made himself known in Jesus Christ. The problem is that at least some of the spiritual people in Corinth were acting in an unspiritual or unchristian manner. Paul is quite specific: They were exhibiting the unspiritual behaviors ...

2827. Will It Last?

1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23

Sermon

John N. Brittain

... questions about all the workmanship that followed. Would it last? "Do you not know that you are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in you?" he asks. Now, if your background is anything like mine, you have often heard these words as an admonition for personal ... this cry of distress." It is vain because if we believers and churches are indeed God's temple indwelt by God's Spirit, we have an enormous responsibility. "For all things are yours, whether Paul or Apollos or Cephas or the world or life or ...

2828. Crucified Followers

Luke 14:25-35

Illustration

D.D. Whedon

... his followers should bear each his own cross to his own crucifixion. So the great crucified leader is followed by an endless train of crucified followers. They are crucified symbolically, in all their sufferings of mind or body, in behalf of Christ and of truth. Each follower who hath the spirit of his Master, is crucified in fact or in readiness of ...

2829. Come

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20-21

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... they will have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by the gates. [16] "It is I, Jesus, who sent my angel to you with this testimony for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star." [17] The Spirit and the bride say, "Come." And let everyone who hears say, "Come." And let everyone who is thirsty come. Let anyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift. [20] The one who testifies to these things says, "Surely I am coming soon." Amen. Come, Lord Jesus ...

2830. Out Into The Deep Water

Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... second chance at making right choices for God. IV. Dodge, Money On Back That's sort of what the one Dodge commercial was about. You see, we all carry a load of guilt around with us like that monkey on that guys back. That guilt weighs down our hearts and spirits. It affects everything we do. But when we accept Christ and surrender our lives to him. When we "Put out into the deep water" with Jesus, that load of guilt is lifted not by a car. But by our Savior, the Son of God. In Matthew 11:28 Jesus said ...

2831. It's Not Booby Trapped, But . . .

Ephesians 5:15-20

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... not as unwise people but as wise, [16] making the most of the time, because the days are evil. [17] So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. [18] Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit, [19] as you sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, singing and making melody to the Lord in your hearts, [20] giving thanks to God the Father at all times and for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. The passage gives us our ...

2832. Remember: Live Worthy of the Calling

Ephesians 4:1-16

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... Christian faith is about growing and maturing in the faith. That's OUR WORK. In Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus list our job description this way: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you. And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age." You and I may not be able to go into all the world, but the ones who came before us, the ones who founded this Church ...

2833. WWF: Smack Down In The Wilderness

Mark 1:9-15

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... and noticed that his father was standing behind him on the front porch. Steve hadn't terrified the bully, the presence his father did. It's the same way for Christians. God is always there. Not standing behind us. But through the power of the Holy Spirit and the Presence of Jesus, God is with us. Who's going to stand up to that? Temptation? Not on your life. Sin? Death? They've already been defeated. Temptation doesn't stand a chance when you call on Jesus. Conclusion Our attempts at avoiding temptation ...

2834. Easter 3

Psalm 116:1-19, Luke 24:13-35, Acts 2:14a, 36-41, 1 Peter 1:17-23

Bulletin Aid

Amy C. Schifrin

... gave it for all to drink, saying: “Take and drink. This cup is the new covenant in my blood, shed for you and for all people. Do this for the remembrance of me.” All: Nothing is beyond your comprehending; no one is beyond your care. Leader: Send your Spirit upon these gifts of bread and wine and upon these lives, that we would proclaim your rising even as the world averts its eyes from your pain; so that sitting with the least likely of strangers, we all would know your love. All: All honor and glory is ...

2835. Easter 7

Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, John 17:1-11, Acts 1:6-14, 1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11

Bulletin Aid

Amy C. Schifrin

... time began, your love brought all things into being and all things were created for your glory. Leader: Come to us now, O Holy Spirit, that, partaking in this meal, you would breathe life into us again. Come to us now, O Holy Spirit, that, partaking in this meal, you would make us one. All: Before time began, your love brought all things into being. Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, may all things be created anew for your glory. Amen. Post-Communion Blessing Leader: Jesus said, “I have made your name known to ...

2836. Epiphany 7, Ordinary Time 7

Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, Psalm 119:33-40, Matthew 5:38-42, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23

Bulletin Aid

Amy C. Schifrin

... hearts that comes from such sin. We pray for you to restore us so, that we may live the life that you intended for us. Leader: God, our heavenly Father, hears the prayers of his children and through his son, Jesus Christ, he fills us with his Holy Spirit, so that we may live loving him above all others and loving our neighbors as ourselves. As a called and ordained minister of the Church of Christ, and by his authority, I therefore declare to you the entire forgiveness of all your sins. In the name of the ...

2837. Proper 6, Pentecost 4, Ordinary Time 11

Exodus 19:2-8a, Psalm 100:1-5, Matthew 9:35-38, Romans 5:1-8

Bulletin Aid

Amy C. Schifrin

... their endurance serve as the channel of your righteous love. Forgive them their sins and by the power of your Spirit fill them with your life. Grant them a holy hope, that the great harvest to come is in your mighty and gracious hands. In the name of ... the Father, and of the Son, + and of the Holy Spirit. All: Amen. Intercessory Prayer Before you begin the prayers, invite the gathered assembly to take out their wallets and take off their watches and ...

2838. Proper 13, Pentecost 11, Ordinary Time 18

Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21, Isaiah 55:1-5, Matthew 14:13-21, Romans 9:1-5

Bulletin Aid

Amy C. Schifrin

... of every living creature. By your great compassion fill us on this day, that our praise would bear witness to your sure and steadfast love shown to us in your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, now and forever. All: Amen. Offertory Prayer Leader: Blessed are you, O Lord, our God, All: source of the heavens and the earth. Blessed are you, and blessed are your gifts: gifts of grain and grape, gifts of work and fruitful labor, gifts of thankful hearts. O ...

2839. Proper 24/ Pentecost 22/ Ordinary Time 29

Psalm 96:1-13, Isaiah 45:1-7, Matthew 22:15-22, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Bulletin Aid

Amy C. Schifrin

... encase our hearts, that we might rejoice in the blessings you shower upon all your children. Leader: God’s great beauty is made known in his love for you. Rejoice, your sins are forgiven in the name of the Father, and of the Son, + and of the Holy Spirit. Rejoice, and sing his praise. All: Amen. Prayer Of The Day Leader: Nations, races, and peoples will stream to you as you call their names, O God, for you alone cause all things to be. May your praise sound forth from our lips and your mercy flow from ...

2840. Proper 25, Pentecost 23, Ordinary Time 29

Leviticus 19:1-2, 15-18, Psalm 1:1-6, Matthew 22:34-40, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Bulletin Aid

Amy C. Schifrin

... turned from you time and again. Humble our hearts, that we might be cleansed. Silence for self-examination Leader: May the God of all the ages set you free to live as a servant filled with kindness, humility, and grace. In the name of God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, your sins are forgiven. Rise now to sing his praise. All: Amen. Hymn Of Praise Holy, Holy, Holy Prayer Of The Day Leader: Gracious God, there is the part of us that the world sees and there are the parts that we keep hidden; and it is in that ...

2841. Have a Jolly Imperfect Christmas This Year!

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... of naming wipes away any question about Jesus’ lineage. Joseph’s “adoption” of Jesus is complete and comprehensive the moment he is named by Joseph. But the bigger truth is what Matthew reveals, not what Joseph declares. Jesus was conceived “from the Holy Spirit.” Jesus was the long awaited Messiah. Jesus was the one who would “save his people from their sins” (v.21). From the outset Matthew makes it clear that Jesus the Messiah is a very different kind of messiah than the one everyone was ...

2842. Back to Real Life

Matthew 2:13-18

Sermon

King Duncan

... you?’ Out from behind the tree stepped his youngest daughter.” (4) What if he had passed by that night? What if he had decided not to get involved? What I want to say to you on this Sunday after Christmas is this: We will only have the true spirit of Christmas when we understand that every child on this earth is ultimately our son, our daughter, our brother, our sister. It’s good that we take care of those we love. However, as people of faith, the babe in Bethlehem’s manger calls us to expand those ...

2843. K.I.S.S.

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5

Sermon

King Duncan

... . For I resolved to know nothing while I was with you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. I came to you in weakness and fear, and with much trembling. My message and my preaching were not with wise and persuasive words, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith might not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.” Now, St. Paul is not saying he “dumbed down” the Gospel. Anyone who has spent much time deciphering the Apostle Paul’s theology knows that his theology can ...

2844. When Christians Pray

Acts 1:12-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... in the eyes and defiantly said, “Yes, I have my prayer books.” (4) The early followers of our Lord prayed for God’s power. They also prayed to receive God’s presence. Jesus had promised them a gift. He had promised them they would be baptized with the Holy Spirit. They did not know yet what this meant. They would discover what it meant at Pentecost. It meant that God would be a daily presence in their lives and would give them wisdom and comfort and the ability to do what needed to be done in every ...

2845. In Our Own Language

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... entered the world. Why? To draw close to humankind . . . to reveal to us God’s nature . . . to help us prepare for the coming kingdom. God came to us at Christmas in Jesus Christ, and God came to us at Pentecost in the form of the Holy Spirit. God came speaking our language that we might know God and have life through Him. Now it is our mission to translate the Gospel into language that our friends and neighbors can understand as well. Dr. Daniel Lioy tells a story about Marilyn Laszlo, a Bible translator ...

2846. The Trinity: Who’s on First?

Matthew 28:16-20

Drama

Mickey Anders

... worthy of honor and praise. Honor and praise huh? Well who are they? O.K., now listen closely. There is one God. One God. That seems easy enough. What do you call this one God? This one God is called, "God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit." Now wait just a minute. You told me that there is only one God. That's right! So which is it? So which is what? Which name do you use for this one God? The name I gave you. But you gave me three names. That's right. What's ...

2847. Romans 7:15-25a

Romans 7:7-25

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... and a sinner.” A kind of middle way was eventually proposed by later pietists and Wesleyans who heard in Paul’s words the struggle of one who was immature in their faith, confessing Christ but still struggling to accept the grace of “the law of the Spirit” (Romans 8:2). Whichever way one reads Paul’s text, it is evident that the apostle is emphasizing for his Roman readers the vast chasm that lies between the perfection of God’s law and the ability of men and women to embody that perfection in ...

2848. Clearing Out the Pipes

Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21

Sermon

John Smylie

... potato peels and other roughage had made its way down that sink and finally the liquid had nowhere to go. It sat still, no longer responding to the best plunge one could muster. What past hurts, unresolved griefs, and resentments lurk in our lives and clog the flow of the Spirit in us? The only thing I knew to do was to dig up the pipe. I began to remove the dirt and follow the pipe until I noticed a particular place in the garden where the soil was wet and muddy. I found the break in the pipe. I was ...

2849. Speaking Peace

John 20:19-31

Sermon

John Smylie

... turned to joy; we see the doubt of Thomas turned to the most powerful confession of faith in all of the New Testament; and we see a retreat and inwardness and fear and hiding turned to an apostolic sending out in the power of God's own Holy Spirit. Thomas' proclamation of faith can still be found upon the lips of believers. An old friend used to say those words, "My Lord and my God!" each time she received communion. As her priest, I found myself moved by her faithfulness. Even though it was I who placed ...

2850. Nocturnal Christians?

1 John 1:1—2:2

Sermon

Nancy Kraft

... a challenge to the Christians. The gnostics were people who had trouble accepting the humanity of Jesus. They couldn't figure out how it was possible for Jesus to be God and for him to die, so they rationalized it away. One explanation was that God's Spirit had temporarily taken over Jesus' body at the time of his baptism but it left again before he went to the cross. Other gnostics theorized that Jesus was never a real human being but only appeared as one. John was probably speaking directly to the gnostic ...

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