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3001. The Bread Of Life

Psalm 121:1-8

Eulogy

Joe Barone

... God, and God alone, is faithful. When we put our faith in God, we can say, as does the psalmist, "My help comes from the Lord ...," and so I know God will keep my going out and coming in "from this time forth and for evermore." But sometimes it doesn' ... true bread from heaven. For the bread of God is that which comes down from heaven, and gives life to the world." "They replied, "Lord, give us this bread always." And he did. Jesus is the Bread of Life. The thing * did right was that he believed. His faith was ...

3002. Seek Good, Not Evil (That You May Live)

Amos 5:1-17

Sermon

Paul W. F. Harms

... righteousness, rather than cast it down; to be exacting in charity rather than in covetousness. That's but a partial description of what it means to be alive. That is certainly what it meant to be alive for the people of Amos' time. The textual phrase is, "And the Lord God of hosts will be with you." That there is to be no mistaking about what God meant by life, there is the Christ. He said that life is not possible unless we lose it. And he lost his life in the pursuit of justice. His way of righting ...

3003. Step Ten - Perseverance

Lk 12:35-48 · 1 Cor 10:1-13 · Ps 15:1-5

Sermon

John A. Terry

... too late. The building security kept her from getting the life-saving help she needed. We can put things around us - the good our parents did or the good we have done, the blessings we have received - and think all is secure. Baptism does not make us safe. Receiving the Lord's Supper does not make us safe. What our parents did 30 years ago or what we did yesterday does not make us safe. Paul urges those of us who are self-confident to be vigilant. Do not sit back waiting for a miracle of God to take care of ...

3004. Death Stinks

John 11:17-37

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... orphaned by yet another senseless war gets splattered up against the wall of the church as machine gun fire erupts in the night. Let’s be real here. We just don’t believe the corpse is going to jump up out of the casket and dance at the funeral, Lord. It’s not going to happen. But even though we are realistic, Heaven help us, we still do believe. Even when the situation looks hopeless, we go on believing. Even in the face of death, we go on believing, because we know that one day, some day, in the ...

3005. The Meaning of Life

John 17:6-19

Sermon

Brett Blair

... … 2. He Prays That We Might Know God. Moses, when he brought down the ten commandments form Mount Sinai, he gathered all Israel together and he read the commandments before the people. And then he summed up the Ten Commandments in these words, "Hear, O Israel: The Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all soul, and with all your strength. When Jesus was asked by an expert in the law, "What is the greatest commandment in all the law?" Jesus replied, "Love the ...

3006. Time and Stewardship

Sermon

Larry Powell

... their way back down the hill. They had walked at least two and a half miles on a cold winter's day in the name of their religion. I admire that, and although I do not believe as they do, I respected their efforts enough to read the material. Our Lord has entrusted the gospel into our keeping. God grant that we do not fail to claim and proclaim him. THEN SINGS MY SOUL A pastor in Arizona, accompanied by about fifty of his disciples, waited in Tucson one spring day to be taken up into heaven. He had announced ...

3007. Encounters With Christ V: Jesus and James and John

Matthew 20:20-28

Sermon

James W. Moore

... you walk the walk?” This is where the famous hymn: “Are You Able? Said the Master” comes from. James and John answer boldly: “Lord, We Are Able.” End of story and they all live happily ever after. No! Not quite! The other disciples get wind of ... named Hornblower stood and looked heavenward saying: “God, I thank you that I am so much better than other people. I thank you, O Lord, that I am not like the rest of humankind. And especially, I thank you that I am not like this poor teacher here who ...

3008. Simeon Recalls

Luke 2:21-40

Drama

Edward G. Hunter

... in holding that precious infant and knowing that he will fulfill God's will and purpose for humanity - even though it be the path of suffering. Through him God will call a righteous people, those worthy of dwelling with him both here and hereafter. I told my Lord after holding the child: "Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation." I shall soon depart this world. I have no regrets. God has also revealed to me that the end is really the ...

3009. Mary Of Nazareth

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20, Ephesians 1:15-23

Drama

Lynda Pujad

... the temple in Jerusalem to give our sacrifice according to the Jewish law. We were too poor to give the normal lamb sacrifice so we gave a substitution of two turtledoves instead. In the temple, there was an old man named Simeon who was filled with the spirit of the Lord. He knew Jesus was the Messiah and I was amazed. He said that one day a sword would pierce my soul because of the child. I didn't know what he meant and I pondered the thought but I never forgot it. Tender, private secrets like this one had ...

3010. The Spirit Will Lead Us in Truth

John 16:5-16

Bulletin Aid

Carl Hoefler

... did not leave us without his guidance when he ascended into heaven. People: The Spirit of truth is with us to lead us in the way Christ would have us go. Pastor: We feel our Lord leading us, because his Spirit is present even as he promised. People: We are disciples of Christ, willing to follow our Lord's bidding, and assured the Spirit of truth will lead us. Collect Heavenly Father, whose gift of your Son continues to bless us through the Spirit of truth which he promised: Make our spirits and our wills ...

3011. The Temptation of Jesus

Luke 4:1-13

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... Collect Most gracious and merciful God, even in our times of greatest temptation You have promised You will stand with us and be our strength if we will only turn to You. We praise You, O Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, we have often let the lure of the world's ways draw us away from the standard of faith and love You taught us to live by. Instead of standing boldly as witnesses of Your mercy and truth, we have bowed in the wind as we sought the world's ...

3012. Faith in God's Covenant

Genesis 15:1-18

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... will be our solid rock. Leader: Then let us celebrate and give praise for God's word forever. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, in Your infinite wisdom You gave us Your New Covenant even when You knew we were yet sinners in need of Your mercy and grace. In every way, Lord, continue to call us ever closer to You. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, as we have been faced with the storms of life we have often forgotten the New Covenant You gave us, and we have turned instead ...

3013. Stand Firm in Christ

Philippians 3:1-11

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... and loving God, You have so wonderfully blessed us with Your salvation and charged us with sharing it with all who will hear us. Give us the courage, Lord, to share Your Gospel. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, so many times when we have had the chance to share the wonderful news of what You have done in our lives we have been silent. Too often, Lord, we have even chosen to call our salvation too personal to share. Forgive us, O God, and fill us again with the excitement of Your love so ...

3014. Christ is our Salvation

Revelation 7:9-17

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... . Leader: For God will not be defeated by the forces of evil in this world. People: We rest on the solid rock of God's promise in Christ our Lord. Leader: Then sing for joy all who love the Lord our God! Sing and give praise! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Most wonderful and loving God, You heard our cries and have given us salvation. Help us, O Lord, to share the Good News with every people and nation around the world so all may know Your love. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession ...

3015. Love One Another

John 13:31-38

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... itself. Leader: Almighty God created the universe and all that is within it, People: Yet God knows every one of us, even the thoughts of our hearts. Leader: And even though we fall short of God's will for us, God loves us. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O Christ, our wonderful Lord and Savior, You came to teach us what it means to love as You do and to call us to love one another as You first loved us. We praise You, O ...

3016. Salvation for All Who Believe

Acts 16:6-10

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... and Savior! People: People in every corner of the world must hear the Good News of Christ. Leader: For unless they hear, how will they know the joy of the Lord? People: We are each called by the Lord to share the Gospel we have been given. Leader: Then let us share the Good News this day in our songs and praise! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O Lord, You have called upon each one of us to carry the Gospel of Christ wherever we go with all we meet. Give us the courage to share it freely and ...

3017. No Temple Built by Hands

Revelation 21:1-27

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... ! Collect O God, You have called us Your children and to us belongs eternity. No earthly building can house Your greatness, and only in our hearts have You chosen to dwell. We praise You, O Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, we have allowed ourselves to think of Your Church as the buildings in which we meet, and we have forgotten that You called us to carry the Gospel of Christ into all the world. We have even judged our faithfulness by the quality of the buildings in which we worship ...

3018. The Promised Return

Revelation 22:1-6

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... wonderful God, You have called us to be faithful servants all the days of our lives. In Christ's return, You will know us and call us Your own. We thank You and give You our praise, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, sometimes we have lived our lives as if we did not believe Your return would ever come. We have lost our vision of You as the Lord of Eternity and settled for living any way we choose in the days we have, as if we will never be held to account for our choices. Forgive us ...

3019. Living by Faith

Galatians 2:11-21

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... is in Christ gather now for worship! People: We begin each day only by God's wonderful mercy and grace. Leader: And our labors are dedicated to the Lord, who has saved us from sin. People: We come to the end of each day with the Lord, who has walked with us. Leader: We have true life and joy only in Christ and the love of our God! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Most wonderful and gracious God, You are truly the Almighty One, yet in Your mercy You have chosen to walk with even the least of us ...

3020. Reconciled in Christ

Colossians 1:1-14, Colossians 1:15-23

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... ! Collect Most loving and merciful God, in Your infinite wisdom You sent Christ to be our Savior even before we understood how deeply we were stained with sin. We praise You, O Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, so often we try to earn our salvation with works or the gifts of our labors, and we fail to accept Your mercy and grace. We have allowed ourselves to think that if we work harder or keep the law more closely somehow we will actually deserve Your love. We ...

3021. Justice Tempered with Compassion

Hosea 11:1-11

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... us to be, yet You have always guided us back into the ways You would have us go. We give You our praise and love, O Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, we often choose in our hearts to go our own ways in life without regard for the paths You would have us travel. We have even believed You would not care and there would be no price to pay. Forgive us, Lord, and draw us ever closer to You so that we might again share Your wonderful blessings with all we meet. In Christ we pray. Amen ...

3022. The Christian Bond

Philemon 1:1-7, Philemon 1:8-25

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... Christ gather for worship this day! People: In Christ we are made one family, sisters and brothers before God. Leader: Christ renews our spirits and cleanses our souls of sin. People: Indeed, in Christ we are made new, no longer bound by sin's powers. Leader: Let us praise the Lord for the bond we share through the work of Christ. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, even before we knew our sins through Christ You opened the way for our salvation so that we might be made new again. Help us ...

3023. Accountable to God

Jeremiah 4:5-31

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... love in Christ. Leader: God remembers those who are faithful, so let us give voice to our praise. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty and gracious God, in Your mercy You have again and again led Your children to repent from our sins. Help us to remain faithful, Lord, seeking only Your will in our lives. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, in our pride we have often turned away from You into sin until You finally allowed us to face the consequences of our choices. Even ...

3024. Unashamed Laborers for Christ

2 Timothy 2:14-26

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... are forgiven. Leader: In Christ we have life and we have it beyond all measure or limit. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Most loving and merciful Lord, You have given us Your love and the hope of eternity, and You ask in return only that we spread Your Good News. Lord, help us share Your Gospel effectively. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, too often in our lives we have allowed the opinions of others to be more important to us than being faithful to You. Somehow ...

3025. God Hears Our Prayers

Luke 18:1-8

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... ! Collect O God, we are so grateful that You opened the door through prayer for us to come to You with any matter that comes to our hearts. Help us to trust You, Lord, with every concern we have. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, so often we have taken for granted the wonderful gift of prayer You have given us. We have not shared with You our burdens or we have not lifted up our loved ones or the needs of our church or the needs of the world around us. We have often ...

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