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2976. The Nativity of Our Lord

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

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... that will surpass the efforts of nations to establish "peace on earth" and bring in the age of peace that all sensible and caring people hope for. 5. At Christmas, Jesus was born and we really have a cause for rejoicing. A three-text sermon - "God Makes and Keeps His Promises" 1. God's promise of a Messiah-deliverer gave hope to his people. A promise always gives hope to those who receive it. When it is made by God, it makes present life bearable and the future positive, as Isaiah points out in his prophecy ...

2977. Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:12-17, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:19-24

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... it to the disciples to teach them how to pray, it might be used for mid-week preaching, or, in some situations that are isolated by pastoral exegesis, as a Sunday sermon series. SERMON SUGGESTIONS Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 (19-21) - "Jesus Tells Us How to Keep Lent." In the midst of Jesus' teaching on the mountain, there was - from our perspective - a complete time change; suddenly it was Lent. Those who have heard the Word of God; "You are dust, and unto dust you shall return," will be open to what Jesus has to ...

2978. Lent 2

Genesis 12:1-8, Psalm 105:1-45, Matthew 17:1-13, John 3:1-21; 4:5-42, Romans 4:1-25

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George Bass

THEOLOGICAL CLUE Lent is structured so that those who keep it will go through devotional exercises designed to bring about conversion of the penitent to the life in ... :4-11 - The exhortation of the psalmist, "Search for the Lord and his strength, continually seek his face," suggests that penitents need to be reminded early in Lent that keeping it is a long and arduous task which calls for spiritual strength and perseverance. After reminding people of "the marvels he has done," verse 8 points out the reason ...

2979. Easter 7

Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47:1-9, 1 Peter 4:12-19, John 17:1-5, John 17:6-19

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... which is critical for the health of the church in every age and for the effectiveness of its witness in the world: "Holy father, keep them in thy name, which thou hast given me, that they may be one, even as we are one." The church has but one Lord ... lifted up, the whole world has the opportunity to glorify him. 3. Jesus, about to die, prays for his followers - that God will "keep them in (his) name." The support of the faithful was important to Jesus; he knew what would happen to the believers - they would ...

2980. Pentecost

Psalm 104:1-35, Joel 2:28-32, John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-21

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... So the church has to go about preaching, "Repent, believe that Jesus is the living Lord, and be baptized in his holy name - and you will become a new creature, a child of God who will live forever." A sermon on the First Lesson, Joel 2:28-29 - "God Keeps A Promise." This text might best be incorporated into a sermon on the Second Lesson. If it isn't, it has to be preached in the context of that lesson. 1. God promised - long ago - to pour out, lavishly and generously, with no limits on his action, his Holy ...

2981. Proper 10 & Pentecost 8

Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 65:1-13, Romans 8:1-17, Romans 8:18-27, Exodus 2:11-25, Matthew 13:1-23

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... 's almighty hand. He sends the snow in winter, The warmth to swell the grain, The breezes and the sunshine, And soft refreshing rain. The trouble may not simply be in the soil; the problem may be in lack of spiritual sustenance and power, some force to keep the Word/seed growing in human hearts - "even the birds of the air." I drove past a school the other day and noticed at least two hundred Canada geese were gathered on the grounds, obviously eating something. It finally dawned on me that they were eating ...

2982. 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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... this same letter. Although there is a hint of "greater good because of evil" in his "God has consigned all men to disobedience, that he may have mercy upon all," he is really talking about the condemnation that comes to those who break the Law; no one can keep the Law perfectly, thus God offers mercy to all people in Jesus Christ. Matthew 15:21-28 The plea of the Canaanite woman to Jesus, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely possessed by a demon," is one of the touching incidents ...

2983. 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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... the faith might be read annually. While there is something to be said for such a plan, something would also be lost; the eschatological mood of Pentecost would be down-played, at best. As the life of the parishes is "stirred up" in September, it is well to keep before the people the movement toward Christ the King Sunday and the last things. The life of and in the Spirit prepares us for that, as well as for contemporary living. The Prayer of the Day The suffering of Christ is noted - and thanks is given to ...

2984. Proper 22 & Pentecost 20

Matthew 21:33-46, Philippians 4:2-9, Philippians 3:12-4:1, Numbers 27:12-23, Psalm 81:1-16, Isaiah 5:1-7

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... the Lord of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah are his pleasant planting; and he looked for justice, but behold, bloodshed; for righteousness, but behold, a cry! Has the "new Israel," the church done any better than the original Israel? We have to keep that question in mind when we read and preach the Gospel for the Day. The song of Isaiah takes on a bitter taste when one reads the parable about the man who established a vineyard, rented it out to people, only to have them beat and kill his ...

2985. 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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... hearing the Word and trusting the Lord. Amos 5:18-24 (E), 16-24 (C) See the sermon suggestion for this text for Pentecost 24 (L). Hosea 11:1-4, 8-9 (L) - "A Covenant Reaffirmed." 1. Remember - the God of the Covenant with the people of Israel keeps that Covenant, despite their infidelity and sinfulness. God's Covenant is forever. 2. Repent - God's unfailing love for his people is one of the great mysteries of the faith. Instead of destroying his children and giving it up as a bad job, God continues to love ...

2986. Bound for Glory

1 Samuel 25:1-44

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... yonder. The "bundle of life" is the Lamb’s Book of Life. Abigail was telling David that we are not to let anger and vengeance, Hatfield and McCoy feuds conquer our spirits. We are to let the Lord deal with the nasties and the meanies. Our job is to keep the lid on anger as tightly clasped as a cookie jar is before a Cub Scout meeting. Nabal was a fool because his anger so upset him that he died from it. David, who was an emotional man with mercurial mood swings, nevertheless was able to bridle his warlike ...

2987. A Father’s Friend

2 Samuel 9:1-13

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... we crank and dollar bills fall into our hands with the ease of a bank money machine user; a machine that helps keep the machine we drive in running order; a robot we expect to wear many different hats. A Little League baseball cap for his coaching duties. A khaki ... -colored hat for Boy Scout advisor duty, and an old hat to keep the sun off as he toils in mom’s garden behind the garage. Back in the 1890s, tragedy had sounded a death knell to a ...

2988. The Bethlehem Birth

Drama

... on that long journey! The journey had been difficult in many ways since the night I was accosted by the light. My parents eventually seemed pleased that God had found favor with me. But, when I told Joseph what had happened he remained silent. He clenched his teeth to keep from accusing me of betrayal, and his anger made the veins in his neck tighten. He told me curtly to go back to my father’s house. I lay on my cot for two days. Finally, Joseph came and asked permission to speak to me. I could tell when ...

2989. The Secret Story of Gabriel

Luke 1:26-38

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... the most important day of the year anyway. You’ll have a huge captive audience; everyone will be sitting at home glued to their television sets. "Then what You do, God, is to take over the airwaves during halftime, and broadcast the birth live. (But make sure You keep it to thirty minutes. You don’t want to get people mad by delaying the rest of the game!) Have the world leaders bring gifts to the baby ... they’ll be glad to do it, especially if you promise them good TV coverage. Have the heavens open ...

2990. Labor Day

Gen 2:2-3 · Ex 20:8-11

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... day God finished his work which he had done, and he rested on the seventh day ... So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all his work which he had done in creation. Read Exodus 20:8-11: Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work; but the seventh day is a sabbath to the Lord your God; in it you shall not do any work, you, or your son, or your daughter, your manservant, or your maidservant, or your cattle, or the sojourner ...

2991. Proper 24

Ruth 1:1-22

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... we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Most compassionate God, we confess with shame that, while we affirm with our lips the worth of all people and their right to be called children of yours, in our hearts and minds we are full of prejudice and reservations, which keep us from accepting them as our brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus. Forgive us, we pray, and cleanse our spirits of the fears and biases that separate us from our neighbors as well as our enemies. Help us to feel a oneness with all humankind, as ...

2992. Proper 28

Matthew 25:14-30

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... Let the household of faith be glad for what God has given! People: LET US ALL BE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS OF THE MOST HIGH! Collect Creator God, you have given us a most gracious gift in the gospel. Help us to use wisely that precious treasure: that, keeping it not to ourselves, we may promote it effectively to the service of you and the salvation of the world. In the name and selfless spirit of Christ Jesus we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Caring God, we confess with the deepest shame that we too often ...

2993. Advent 1

Matthew 24:36-51

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... of private introspection: Our God, we tend to minimize the importance of readiness. It makes so little difference, we seem to think, if we're ready or not. There's always tomorrow. We leave it to others in our households to do what we should be doing to keep alive and strong our faith. We alibi, we neglect, we do everything but live our faith. Through the in-dwelling presence and power of your Spirit make us aflame with faith. Make it contagious so that it will spread fron us to others until faith in the ...

2994. Advent 4

Matthew 1:18-25

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... add, if that happens, we will never experience fulfillment. (For three minutes, think about the ways by which you keep yourself from experiencing the fulfillment which God promises in the Messiah.) Then, following the silence, James Gustafson also defined ... of enlargement, widening our interests: Lord God, who knows how we turn in on ourselves, and as a result, turn against each other, keep our horizons open and wide to your world. Grant to us a trustful confidence to receive from you new strength, in order to ...

2995. Christmas 1

Matthew 2:13-18

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... leads us into ministry and mission for the sake of the world's savior. Congregational Response to the Pastoral Invitation Suggestion: 1. Keep before the people that they are the ministers, the priests, the saints in communion. 2. Call to Worship Pastor: Who are ... is over and done, it is forgiven; and all the guilt in the world will not change it one iota. We have a choice - to keep recycling our guilt, or to trust in God's grace. Which will we choose?" After a few moments of silence, you may want to sing, " ...

2996. Lent 1

Matthew 4:1-11

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... " "Lord, Who Throughout These Forty Days" "Christ, of All My Hopes the Ground" III. Other Music Possibilities Music for Preparation and Dismissal: Medley of Lenten Hymns Response to the Scripture Reading: Adult Choir "Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence" Response to the Assurance of Pardon: A Round "For Your Gracious Blessing" Harmonized Offertory: "O Sacred Head" IV. Bulletin Cover and Symbols V. Miscellaneous Details (Assignments): Ushers Banners Posters Candlelighters Flowers Greeters Hosts/Hostesses Name ...

2997. Lent 2

John 3:1-21

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... God is Love" by C. J. Rivers. (World Library Publications, Inc.) Message with the Children of All Ages Consider this: Tell the story of Nicodemus, and point out that even though Nicodemus was a smart man, he was puzzled about what Jesus meant. So Jesus had to keep explaining what he meant. Do you ever have things that you don't understand; and do you have someone who will sit down with you and help you to understand? As pastor, offer the children your promise that you will be willing to listen to help them ...

2998. Easter 6

John 14:15-31

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... wounded soldiers in Washington hospitals during the Civil War. "I do not give jelly and fruit to the wounded men. I become the wound-ed man myself." Jesus became one of us; and God sent the Counselor to keep telling us the same truth. Stewardship Challenge Consider this: Do we ever think about the money we keep for ourselves, as well as what we put in the offering plate? We are accountable for all of it. You may want to follow the doxology with this prayer: "Gracious God, grant us so faithfully to use the ...

2999. Proper 10

Matthew 13:1-23

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... the good you had done for the church during that time. Would you be re-elected? Suppose there were a long waiting list of those desiring to get in. Would your name appear on the list? Suppose you were called upon to tell why you thought the church should keep your name on its roll. Have you a record of helpful services to offer in self-defense? Suppose every member of the church did just as much as you are doing now? Would more seats be needed, or would the doors be shut and nailed?" ("Just Suppose," author ...

3000. The Passover Meal Of The Last Supper

Mark 14:12-26

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... took an action which his disciples had known since childhood and, at the passover meal, the feast of freedom, he transformed it by saying: "This is my body ... this is my blood of the covenant which is poured out for many (Mark 14:22, 24)." They would keep on breaking bread and drinking a cup together anyway; now they would perform this familiar action remembering him. The world was about to dis-member him. The events of that night and the dark hours of Friday would dis-member his disciples as well. For, as ...

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