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276. A Manger is Christ’s Cradle

Luke 2:1-7

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... that day and found all of the accommodations taken. At least, we could have slept in the car and, more importantly, my wife wasn’t expecting the birth of a baby. Mary was - immanently - and they had no place to stay. The innkeeper, at least, was a compassionate man. He couldn’t give them space in the inn, but he couldn’t simply turn them away, either. He might have said, "Spend the night in the manger; there’s plenty of clean, fresh hay there to make a bed. Some of my guests are leaving tomorrow ...

277. Proper 6

Genesis 25:19-34

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... 's ministry is just as vital today. We pray that many will assist us in answering God's call to be in mission. Collect O loving God, whose Son had compassion on the multitudes who were like sheep without a shepherd: Challenge us with a compassionate ministry for the oppressed and helpless; that many may find hope and salvation in Jesus our Lord, through whom we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession We are so used to seeing people who are depressed and discouraged, Father. And we think of all the social agencies ...

278. The Christian Life Children of Light

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

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... your mouths. Speak only what is helpful for encouraging others according to their needs. Get rid of all bitterness, rage, hatred and malice. Women: Make our mouths clean vessels, holding the pure words of truth and wisdom. Cleanse our hearts that our mouths may remain clean. Leader: Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another just like in Christ God forgave you. All: Make us imitators of God. Help us to live a life of love - love as it is shown in this Scripture.

279. The Nearest Hand

Luke 10:25-37

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... institutional church has risen anew. The name and activity of "social ministry" is becoming part of every Christian congregation, insisting (and rightly so) that the organized church must not be simply a selfserving, self-perpetuating institution. Rather, it is to be a compassionate traveler on the road of life - a sort of corporate Good Samaritan. Wherever people are robbed of goods, well-being or the opportunity for a full life, there the church must be to champion their cause, to minister to their needs ...

280. The Foolish Farmer

Luke 12:13-21

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... him and within him. This obsession with material things can wither our sympathy and blind us to other people’s needs. A concentration on material things can close us in on ourselves until we become first cousin to the farmer in the parable. In his book The Compassionate Christ, Walter Russel Bowie quotes an unknown author who penned these lines: He used his health To store up wealth To get, to scrimp and save. Then spent his wealth To get back health And only got a grave. 3. He left his soul out of his ...

281. At Table With The Lord

Drama

... a young firebrand, aflame with selfish desires. But being with you has changed me. I have watched you love those who hate you and do good to those who despise you. I have seen you minister unto and comfort those whom the world has rejected. I marvel at your compassionate words, your great works, and the challenges you put before us, but it is your constant and abiding love that has left a permanent mark on me. It changed me. It taught me to love and care. You are truly the Light of the world and the Word of ...

282. Baptism of Our Lord

Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 10:23b-48, Psalm 45:1-17, Isaiah 42:1-9

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... ; God intended his ministry to be a saving work for every creature who ever lived on earth. 3. Jesus restores goodness to the world by refusing to do evil, going about doing good, and blessing all with whom he comes into contact by his gracious words and compassionate deeds. 4. Jesus' good intentions and obedience cost him his life, but the Lord God raised him up so that the work he came to do might ultimately be finished. 5. Jesus is the Lord of all, and he, the resurrected and ascended Lord, has begun his ...

283. Epiphany 7

Matthew 5:43-48, Matthew 5:38-42, 1 Corinthians 3:1-23, Leviticus 19:1-37

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... that satisfy people's hunger. In the second part of the psalm he reminds Israel of God's blessings to the nation and to his people - justice for the oppressed, self-revelation, mercy, and grace, patience with perverse people, withholding his anger, compassionate toward sinful human beings, steadfast in his love, and, like a father, he pities his children. The church sees that most of this latter list has been repeated in the experience of Christian congregations; the former list continues to be verified in ...

284. Lent 4

1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 43:1-5, Hosea 5:1-15, Hosea 6:1--7:16, Romans 8:1-17, Matthew 20:17-19, Matthew 20:20-28

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... of glory with the Father - "I will return again to my place" and reign until the time God has set for the Parousia. Only by dying could he be raised up to the glory of the Father. 2. Mercy obtained - Jesus proved himself to be loving and compassionate here on earth, equipped with the power necessary to handle any situation he encountered. He gives that power to heal and sustain people in all of the predicaments they might get into in life; the world has received mercy in his death and resurrection. 3. Life ...

285. Easter 4

Acts 2:14-41, Psalm 23:1-6, Acts 6:1-7, Acts 7:54--8:1a, 1 Peter 2:13-25, John 10:1-21

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... 6:1-9 - "A Church That Is Pleasing to God." 1. The early church took care of its own; the leaders took action to care for all of the widows and children. It provides a model for the modern church. The church must be caring and compassionate, concerned about all people. 2. The church knew it was more than a social or welfare agency; the leaders and the people were regular and constant in prayer and worship; they took time for daily prayer. Their example reveals a serious defect in contemporary Christians ...

286. Proper 15 & Pentecost 13

Isaiah 56:1-8, Psalm 67:1-7, Psalm 78:1-72, Exodus 16:1-36, Romans 11:11-24, Romans 11:25-32, Matthew 15:21-28

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... miracle as does Mark, but simply asserts that the healing in Jesus' words, "Be it done for you as you desire" took place on schedule - immediately. Her continual cry of "Lord, help me" reached the very heart of Jesus and her faith moved him to appreciative and compassionate response, because it came out of a gift that God had already given, her faith. This Gospel picks up the thread of God's concern for all people in the first and second readings and other propers for the day and his desire to gather them ...

287. Pentecost 24

Mal 1:6-14, Lev 2:1-16, Mic 3:1-12, Am 5:18-27, Ru 4:1-1, 1Th 2:1-16, 4:13-5:11, Mt 23 and 25:1-13

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CSS

... that has been given us in Christ. God has been good and merciful to us. 2. The preachers have to remember that they have been called to be pastors as well as preachers. A pastor is to treat the people the same way that God does - patiently, kindly, and compassionately - and to preach the Word faithfully and fearlessly. 3. Both people and pastors live by the Word of God. He is the source of the life we share in the name of Jesus Christ. The gospel means deliverance for us all. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (15-18 ...

288. The Farmer and the Fugitive

1 Samuel 25:1-44

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... . Like him, all of us have let the sun go down on our anger. Anger is not always a sin. After all, Jesus was often angry with fat cats stealing cheese from poor church mice. The anger the Bible says is foolish is the emotion that puts the lid on compassionate love. Anger that destroys ourselves, our families, and our friends. Rich men, and even nice middle class folk, for the most part shut the door in the Son of David’s face. There was no room for him at the inn. No room for him in the Temple, where his ...

289. Second Sunday in Advent

Isaiah 11:1-16

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... in your righteousness. Help us to see this hope fulfilled in the coming Christ: that, inspired by these godly characteristics, we too may see their consequences - a world of peace. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Most compassionate judge, it grieves us to recognize how seldom we exhibit the passion for justice and righteousness or the concern for the poor and downtrodden that your prophets consistently attribute to the coming Messiah and Messianic Reign. Forgive us, we pray, and ...

290. Advent 2

Romans 14:1--15:13

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... us at least the wisdom of hindsight: that, recognizing in Jesus the Christ, we may learn once again to place our trust in your promises and our confidence in your word. In the name of the Coming Christ we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession All-compassionate God, we confess with sorrow how quickly and completely we lose confidence in you and your promises for righteousness and peace, and fall into despair over our decadent world and its dismal prospects. Forgive us, we pray, and set before us the image of Jesus ...

291. Christmas 2

Luke 2:8-20

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... . Open our ears and our hearts to the good news of this event: that, like the shepherds of old, we may behold this thing that has come to pass, and praise and glorify you. In the name of the Christ-child we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Most compassionate God, we sadly confess that we let the bustle and busy-ness of the Christmas season drown out the angelic message about the true meaning of this day, and lose sight of the sign of our salvation cradled in a crib. Forgive us, we pray, and let the angelic ...

292. Lent 3

John 5:1-15

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... are like a mighty boundless ocean of infinite depth and purity. Let the waters of your Spirit wash over us and fill us: that, with our spirits cleansed and quenched, we may be refreshed and renewed. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate God, we confess that, because of our sinful inclinations and acts, we lead parched lives with spirits that are dry as death and thirst for you. Forgive us, we pray; lead us as you did the Samaritan woman to the bottomless well of your living ...

293. Monday in Holy Week

Hebrews 9:11-28

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... for our atonement. Help us in this Holy Week to accept his action on our behalf: that, cleansed thereby of our sin, we may live lives of holiness and justice worthy of his redeeming love. In his holy name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate God, it is painful to admit how consistently we resist and refuse the effects of Jesus' incredible atoning self-sacrifice, and how completely we instead remain dominated and directed by sin. Forgive us, we pray, empower us by your Holy Spirit to accept at ...

294. Tuesday in Holy Week

Isaiah 49:1-7

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... word of redemption to all humankind. Bless us now with their universal vision and compassion: that, seeing beyond our narrow boundaries, we may learn to show love and concern even for those least like us. In the spirit of Jesus we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Most compassionate God, we confess that even during this Holy Week we find it all too easy to apply the benefits of the life and death of Jesus to ourselves and those most like us, and to fail to see in him your love for all humankind. Forgive us ...

295. Wednesday in Holy Week

Isaiah 50:1-11

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... ultimate vindication. Give us just such confidence: that, secure in our faith in you, we may willingly confront all the dangers and endure all the hardships that service to you seems to bring. In the name of the crucified Christ we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate and loving God, we confess that we look to the cross as simply the destiny of Jesus, and refuse to see, much less accept, suffering as part and parcel of discipleship to him and service to you, your word, and your will. Forgive us, we ...

296. Pentecost (Episcopal)

Isaiah 44:1-5, Psalm 104:1-35

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... upon people whose souls were dry and barren. Send us once more that Great Comforter: that, on this Pentecost Day, we may be revitalized by the renewing rain of your holy presence and power. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate God, we know that our lives are spiritually parched and that our souls thirst for meaning and direction, even while our hearts and minds pull us toward the ever abundant but deceptively and deserts of modern life. Forgive us, we pray, and shower your ...

297. Proper 11

Romans 8:18-27

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... holocaust to see the truth in Paul's image. Call to Worship (based on Psalm 103) Leader: God is merciful and gracious! People: GOD ABOUNDS IN STEADFAST LOVE! Leader: God does not deal with us according to our sins! People: GOD TREATS US WITH THE COMPASSIONATE KINDNESS OF A LOVING PARENT! Collect Creator God, you have given us a world full of wonderful treasures. Teach us to treat it wisely: that, using its resources to promote life, we may overcome all of the negative effects of sin that threaten to destroy ...

298. Proper 12

Matthew 13:44-46

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... more precious than a buried treasure. Convince us of its exceeding value: that, forsaking the desire for the false riches of this world, we may willingly sacrifice all to possess your gracious gift. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Most compassionate God, we confess our attraction to the earthly treasures that please the flesh for a while, but pass and fade away, and to ignore the promised riches of your coming Reign, whose value is limitless and whose worth is beyond comparison. Forgive us ...

299. The Steadfast Power of Love

Matthew 14:13-21

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... miraculous power of love in the life and ministry of Jesus. Fill us now with this divine gift: that, reinforced by its tender might, we may become agents of your mercy and bearers of your grace. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate God, it hurts us deeply to confess how fond we are of the many kinds of earthly power, particularly wealth and politics; to admit how admiring we are of those who are powerful on those terms; and to recognize how little we avail ourselves of your ...

300. Proper 20

Exodus 32:1-33:6, Psalm 106:1-48

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Paul A. Laughlin

... the prayers of your people. Teach us to pray selflessly: that, placing the needs of others before our own, we shall let compassion rather than self-centered ness guide our intercessions to you. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession All-compassionate God, we confess that we are selfish and self-centered in every area of our lives, but especially in our prayers. We ask you, not only for what we need, but for what we want, including the most trivial, and forget the dire situations caused ...

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