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2926. Lent 2

Philippians 3:12-4:1, Genesis 15:1-18, Luke 13:31-35, Jeremiah 26:1-24

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John R. Brokhoff

... often." He sees himself as a mother hen gathering her chicks under her wing for their safety and security. The tragedy to this desperate Jesus who weeps for his people is in the words, "You would not." Gospel: Luke 9:28-36 (For Theological Reflections see The Transfiguration Of Our Lord) Old Testament: Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 1. Came (v. 1). Another word for "came" is "grace." It tells us that we do not come to God first, but he comes to us initially. He seeks us; we do not seek him. Unless he comes to us as ...

2927. Advent 3

Luke 13:1-9, Exodus 3:1-22, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Isaiah 55:1-13

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John R. Brokhoff

... and thereby miss out on life, truth, and salvation, we have no one to blame but ourselves. 2. Listen (v. 3). When we come to the Lord, he wishes us to listen to his Word. His Word is truth and life. If we do not listen, we have missed the wonderful words ... 13. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 63:1-8 -- "My soul thirsts for you." (v. 1b) Prayer Of The Day: "Eternal Lord, your kingdom has broken into our troubled world through the life, death, and resurrection of your Son. Help us to hear your Word and ...

2928. Epiphany 7

Luke 6:27-36, Psalm 37:1-40

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B. David Hostetter

... patiently for him; do not fret over those who prosper in their way, over those who carry out evil devices. Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret, it leads only to evil. For the wicked shall be cut off, but those who wait for the LORD shall inherit the land. Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look diligently for their place, they will not be there. But the meek shall inherit the land, and delight themselves in abundant prosperity. The salvation of the righteous is ...

2929. Lent 1

Luke 4:1-13

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B. David Hostetter

... of the land the forests and the creatures which you have created. Help us to show our thanksgiving in the continual re-examination of conscience that we may live justly, show mercy, and walk in humility before you, like Jesus Christ, your Son, our Lord. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION As your people Israel, worshipped you in the presentation of the first part of the harvest, so may we your people of Christ's church, worship you in the presentation of our offerings, remembering also the ministers, and those of ...

2930. Proper 13

Luke 12:13-21, Psalm 107:1-43

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B. David Hostetter

... , transform these tangibles into the intangibles of the Spirit that make the church strong to do your work and accomplish your will in the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Amen. Psalm 107:1-9, 43 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, those he redeemed from trouble and gathered in from the lands, from the east and from the west, from the north and from the south. Some wandered in desert wastes, finding no way to an inhabited town ...

2931. Proper 19

Luke 15:8-10, Luke 15:1-7, Psalm 14:1-7

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B. David Hostetter

... of what was out of place and to fulfill our own ministry wherever we may serve you best; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving We rejoice with you, happy Parent, at the return to your house of wandering children who have squandered ... -7 Fools say in their hearts, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is no one who does good. The LORD looks down from heaven on humankind to see if there are any who are wise, who seek after God. They have all gone astray, they ...

2932. Transfiguration

Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99:1-9, 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, Luke 9:28-36

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B. David Hostetter

... of Clouds and streaming Light, wake us from dozing discipleship to alert witnessing and the devotion of what we are and what we have to the needs of the world in our time. Amen. PSALM 99 The LORD is king; let the peoples tremble! He sits enthroned upon the cherubim; let the earth quake!The LORD is great in Zion; he is exalted over all the peoples. Let them praise your great and awesome name. Holy is he! Mighty King, lover of justice, you have established equity; you have executed justice and righteousness ...

2933. Trinity Sunday

John 16:5-16, Psalm 8:1-9

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B. David Hostetter

... often push it off on others. Forgive our irresponsibility and false pride and help us find ourselves in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Declaration of God's Forgiveness Hear the Good News! We have been justified through faith in Jesus Christ and ... God's grace. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Let us continue at peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ and share with others the love with which the Holy Spirit floods our hearts. Prayer of the Day You have given us ...

2934. Prayers for Christmas 2

Isaiah 62:1-12, Psalm 97:1-12, Titus 3:1-11, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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B. David Hostetter

... your homes, temple and stable are hallowed by your presence. We bring our gifts to you so that the good news of peace may continue to sound in earth and heaven, echoed by human voices, the voice of your church. Amen. PSALM 97:1-12 The LORD is king! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad! Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness and justice are the foundation of his throne. Fire goes before him, and consumes his adversaries on every side. His lightnings light up the world ...

2935. The Breath Of God

John 20:19-23

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Marc Kolden

... still be confusion. After all, if disciples are sent in the same way that Jesus was sent, that could be very frightening. But to be a follower of Jesus after his resurrection is to be sent. In fact, our word "apostle" means "one who is sent." Like "peace" and "Lord," "send" is also a huge biblical word. In Saint John's gospel it is used over and over about Jesus, the one whom God sent to save the world. When Jesus tells his followers that they are now being sent, this is a divine commission: God is sending ...

2936. Understanding The Holy Trinity

John 16:5-16

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John R. Brokhoff

... Bible to the Trinity. For instance, at Jesus' baptism there were the Father's voice, the Son's presence, and the Spirit's descent in the form of a dove (Matthew 3:13-17). Paul uses the Trinity in the form of a benediction: "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all" (2 Corinthians 13:14). Understanding The Trinity To understand the creeds we need to understand the Trinity because the structure of the creeds is the Trinity. The most serious ...

2937. Lent 1

Mt 4:1-11 · Rom 5:12-21 · Gen 2:7 - 3:7 · Ps 32

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Russell F. Anderson

... said Jesus, "man does not live on bread alone." The second temptation is to jump from the pinnacle of the temple and land unharmed. Be a miracle worker. People like a good show and will be sure to applaud. Jesus answered "no" once again. "Do not put the Lord your God to the test." In the final temptation, the devil takes Jesus to a high mountain and offers him all the kingdoms of the world, if Jesus will fall down and worship him. The offer here is to exercise political power. "Go away, Satan," says Jesus ...

2938. Lent 5

John 11:1-16, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:1-17, John 11:17-37, John 11:38-44

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Russell F. Anderson

... my rights! Give me what I have coming! They want what they feel they have earned. Paul reminds us of the danger of demanding our rights, insisting on our wages. "The wages of sin is death but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (v. 23). Gospel: John 11:1-45 "The one whom you love is sick" (v. 3). This brief statement makes clear that there is no logical connection between illness and God's favor. When illness and other misfortune strike, our first impulse is to think that God has ...

2939. Proper 12

Mt 13:31-33, 44-52 · Rom 8:26-39 · 1 Ki 3:5-12 · Ps 105

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Russell F. Anderson

... one of the greatest affirmations of all times to the effect that absolutely nothing can separate us from God's love (vv. 38-39). Nothing in this world or the next, nothing in the realm of human or even demonic powers can pry us loose from the Lord's loving embrace. If we really hold to this affirmation, we have a shining hope even in the darkest hours. Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52 Treasure. Who hasn't dreamed of finding a fabulous treasure? The lure of treasure prompts people to enter contests and sweepstakes ...

2940. Proper 26

Joshua 3:7-17, Amos 5:18-27, Micah 3:1-12, Malachi 2:1-9, Matthew 23:1-39, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

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Russell F. Anderson

... of the crossing of the Red Sea under Moses, at the start of their journey, and serves as a sign of God's deliverance. Old Testament: Malachi 1:14 2:2, 8-10 The prophet condemns the priests because they have turned aside from the way of the Lord, leading the people astray. The passage ends on a very thoughtful note: "Have we not all one father? Has not one God created us? Why then are we faithless to one another, profaning the covenant of our ancestors?" (v. 10). Old Testament: Micah 3:5-12 The prophet ...

2941. He Shepherds Us!

John 10:1-21

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Harry N. Huxhold

... loves company." In reality, however, that is of little help. We may even see that other people have bigger problems than we. When that dawns on us, we may feel a little better, but not necessarily. What is a source of great comfort and hope for us is that the Lord Jesus says that he loves all within the fold and that he loves others who are not of the fold. This is to say that his love is universal. Because it is universal, there can be absolutely no doubt that he loves us. As his sacrifice was for all, his ...

2942. Who Do You Say I Am?

Mark 8:27-30

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RobertT D. Ingram

... cross and follow him. (There may also be a member of the congregation who would love to spend a few days in his or her workshop making such crosses.) Music Possibilities (Mark 8:27-38) Above the Voices of the World Around Me Thou Art Jesus, Savior and Lord Weary of All Trumpeting What Fabled Names from Judah's Past (Mark 9:14-29) Here, Master, in This Quiet Place Above the Voices of the World Around Me Organ and Other Keyboard Music Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus We Believe in One ...

2943. Seeking Honor

Mark 10:35-45

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RobertT D. Ingram

... , but it is for those for whom it has been prepared." Leader 1: When the ten heard this, they began to be angry with James and John. So Jesus called them and said to them, Leader 2: "You know that among the Gentiles those whom they recognize as their rulers lord it over them, and their great ones are tyrants over them. But it is not so among you; but whoever wishes to become great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be slave of all. For the Son of Man came not ...

2944. Bread of Unwavering Commitment (Bread of Life V)

John 6:25-59

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Charles R. Leary

... just where he began to see how deep the pit was over the dangerous edge and, somehow, he was able to recall the right word, “Amen!” and the donkey stopped right on the brink. Overjoyed, the man raised his hands toward the sky and shouted, "Praise the Lord!" (1). I don’t like the picture of disaster, but I do like the symbolic implications about being on the brink. Whether we recognize it or not, we are always “on the brink” of something. Rarely will your brink be as dramatic as that of the man on ...

2945. OK, God You Win!

Job 42:1-6

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John R. Brokhoff

... are to even think that we can compete with this God of power! Like Job, we must give in and say, “Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Thou art the potter; I am the clay.” You win, God, not only because of your infinite power but also because ... to question God about his ways? It is for us simply to trust his Word and handling of us. Again we sing, “Have thine own way, Lord! Have thine own way! Thou art the potter, I am the clay!” OK, Job You Win! If God wins are we the losers? The good news ...

2946. What Kind Of King Is This?

2 Samuel 6:1-23

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Charles Curley

... for it. But Michal, David's wife, daughter of Saul, "looked out of the window and saw King David leaping and dancing before the Lord; and she despised him in her heart." Many that day must have asked, "what kind of king is this?" David could have made ... knows that if we are ever to dance with God, we must begin where we are and as we are right now. Let us pray. Forgive us, Lord, for forgetting that we are a people on a journey of faith. Forgive us for those times when we think we have arrived, and have no ...

2947. All Saints' Sunday

Jn 11:32-44 · Mt 5:1-12 · Isa 25:6-9 · Rev 7:9-17; 21:1-6 · Ps 24

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Russell F. Anderson

... of possibility. None of us will ever perfectly embody these characteristics completely but if we are obedient to God's Spirit, we can be transformed not only in thought but in character. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 24 -- "Who shall ascend the hill of the Lord?...Those who have clean hands and pure hearts" (vv. 3a, 4a); Psalm 149; Psalm 23 Prayer Of The Day: In our baptism, you have set us apart for your service and made us your saints. By your Spirit, empower us to realize our calling and to ...

2948. Easter 4

John 10:1-21, Acts 4:1-22, 1 John 3:11-24

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Russell F. Anderson

... the hired hand refuses to give himself for those who are only a number. The Ground of Being. The phrase I am repeats itself with some regularity in the tenth chapter of John. When Moses asked God who he was that was sending him to free the Hebrew people, the Lord told Moses to say that I Am has sent you. Paul Tillich refers to God as the Ground Of Being. Such a title seems philosophical and impersonal. The Gospel of John gives content to this title. "I am the way, the truth and the life..." "I am the vine ...

2949. Epiphany

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

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Russell F. Anderson

... after a long night of sorrow was about to dawn upon them. The people of God do not have to manufacture the light, merely reflect it. Outline: 1. After a long night of captivity, the day of favor had dawned. 2. The Jews were to reflect the Lord's redemptive light. 3. The light of salvation is revealed in Christ. 4. Arise from spiritual slumber, turn your face to Jesus, and shine for all to see. Epistle: Ephesians 3:1-12 Sermon Title: The Gospel: An Open Secret. Sermon Angle: The word for "mystery" interprets ...

2950. Proper 21

Mark 9:38-41, Esther 7:1-10, Esther 9:18-32, James 5:13-20, Mark 9:42-50

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Russell F. Anderson

... -40), the disciples object that a man is casting out demons in Jesus' name but is not a part of their group. Jesus counsels them to leave him alone, because nobody who does a mighty work in his name will soon be able to speak evil of him. The Lord encourages tolerance. On the other hand, Jesus is not tolerant of those who cause others to fall into sin (literally "stumble"); it would be better for such a person if a millstone were tied around his neck and he were thrown into the sea. Jesus advises the sinner ...

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