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3101. Moving At The Speed Of Light: At The Jordan

Acts 10:23b-48

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Frank Luchsinger

... time to get the preacher over here to take care of something I probably should have done long ago." And "that woman minister" comes to the house, the one everyone is surprised they like, and baptizes Grandmother in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. The baby was born two months premature. He has a serious lung concern. Doctors are not predicting that he will live. "We just don't know," is all they will say. The mother, after a difficult labor, is now up to a ride in a wheelchair and asks ...

3102. Five Thousand For Lunch In Galilee

Luke 9:10-17

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Maurice A. Fetty

... , so the villagers brought those. On and on, it continued until they were sitting down to a sumptuous feast for all. The food was there. All they had to do was share. When Paul advised the Corinthian and Galatian Christians to sow the seed of the Spirit, he was urging them to take a chance on sharing what they had been given. His legalistic critics claimed the bread of life was only for those who kept their religious laws in their way. They tended to be restrictive, defensive and exclusive. But Paul enjoins ...

3103. Lent 5

John 7:45--8:11, Luke 20:9-19, John 12:1-11, Philippians 3:12-4:1, Philippians 3:1-11, Isaiah 43:14-28

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John R. Brokhoff

... uncomfortable for some (it doesn't appear in some Bibles). 1. People are more important than law codes. a. Jesus was unwilling to dispense with this woman's life merely to satisfy a legal requirement. b. Laws, within and without the church, can kill both people and the spirit of life, love and creativity among us. c. Laws are made for God's people, not people for God's laws. 2. Laws can liberate us. a. Having rescued the woman, Jesus did not discard the law: he asked her to "sin no more." b. Once we have ...

3104. Proper 27

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Haggai 2:1-9, Luke 20:27-40

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John R. Brokhoff

... by ourselves. Only God can do it through us. "Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it." Church building is God's work. Outline: God alone builds churches through us a. It is God's house, not any human's v. 3. b. God's Spirit gives the courage to build v. 5. c. God's money pays for the building. Epistle: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17 1. There is hope for you! Need: In a day of discouragement, depression, and despair many feel there is no hope out of their troubles. Some consider ...

3105. Proper 9

Galatians 6:1-10, 2 Kings 5:1-27, Luke 10:1-24

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John R. Brokhoff

... is a natural law that you reap what you sow. Sow weeds and you reap weeds. Sow hatred and you get hatred. If one sows to the Spirit, one will reap eternal life. 2. Except (v. 14). In what shall a person glory? We may boast of our children or our parents. We may ... and to want to do something else. Paul urges us to keep up the good work. Outline: Keep up the good work of a. Sowing in the Spirit v. 8. b. Doing good to all vv. 9-10. c. Glorying in the cross v. 14. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 30 "O ...

3106. All Saints' Day

Daniel 7:15-28, Daniel 7:1-14, Psalm 149:1-9, Ephesians 1:1-14, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 6:17-26, Luke 6:27-36

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B. David Hostetter

... to bless those who curse us and to pray for those who abuse us. Only with your help will we do to others as we would have them do to us. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving Ageless God, Eternal Christ, undying Spirit, we give thanks for our inheritance in Jesus Christ with all the saints who have lived before our time and all other members of the church who live in our own time. What grace you have manifested to us sinners that we may share the glory of your unending dominion! ...

3107. Epiphany 3

Lk 4:14-21 · 1 Cor 12:12-31 · Nehemiah 8 · Ps 19

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B. David Hostetter

... rich food and sweet drink that is provided in the sacrament. We give thanks for the spiritual refreshment and inner strength you give us. Let our joy overflow in invitation to others to join us in our feasting; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Spirit of the church, enable us to do what needs to be done, whether little or much, that all of us, doing our part, may help to complete your work in the world. Amen. PSALM 19:1-14 The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament ...

3108. Epiphany 8

Luke 6:37-42

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B. David Hostetter

... God, are many aged worshippers in your house. Their declaration is of your great goodness and no idle boasting of their own religious prowess. Young and old flourish as a garden of trees nourished by your word and luxuriant in virtue and the fruits of the Spirit. We are varied in our strengths but you are the source of all goodness that we may manifest. All praise to, Planter of gardens, Builder of the Church, Nourisher of souls. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION We would worship you, O God, with our best gifts of ...

3109. Lent 3

Luke 13:1-9, Psalm 63:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... is near; forsake wicked ways, and unrighteous thoughts; return to the Eternal One, who will have mercy on you, and to our God, who will abundantly pardon. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy God, how exalted are your ways! Holy Savior, how sinless is your life! Holy Spirit, how pure is your nature! Whatever progress we have made along the road of righteousness we are far behind the advance of your Son Jesus. Continue to call us back when we go off on a tangent and recall us to the upward way for we would more nearly ...

3110. Proper 12

Luke 11:1-13, Colossians 2:6-23, Psalm 85:1-13, Hosea 1:1-2:1

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B. David Hostetter

... lives in union with Jesus Christ, your Lord. Be consolidated in the faith you were taught and let your hearts overflow with thankfulness. PRAYER OF THE DAY Divine Giver, you give us what is good for us. You have given us Christ and the Holy Spirit. We want to be more responsive to those gifts, with prayerful concern for others. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Infinite God, God embodied in Christ, God embodied in the church, we worship you with deep reverence. We are mystified by your invisibility and by your ...

3111. Proper 17

Luke 14:1-14, Psalm 81:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

... to the place of honor as one of God's children, and citizens of the heavenly city. Prayer of the Day God above all, help us to receive such honors as come to us with modesty, and to be sincere in honoring the achievements of others in the Spirit of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving God of strength and compassion: we rejoice in the downfall of the wicked and the humiliation of the haughty. We exult in the raising up of the fallen and the release of the prisoner. We are thankful for the ...

3112. Proper 22

Psalm 137:1-9, Lamentations 3:19-26, Luke 17:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

... that we may go on to do what we should as your faithful servants, carrying out your orders, without expecting praise and satisfied to do our duty. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving Fountain of faith, your living water flows down from holy heights to replenish our thirsting spirits. We are thankful for the faith of our ancestors and for the inheritance of forms of prayer and praise that still bring meaning to our lives. We are happy in the company of others of like precious faith who lift us out of doubt and ...

3113. Proper 24

Luke 18:1-8, Psalm 119:1-176

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B. David Hostetter

... salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Invocation We come to worship, O God, in response to your Word spoken in Jesus Christ and made known to us through the church of the apostles. Receive us as faithful witnesses to the Christian faith inspired by your Spirit and desiring to be found ready at the coming of the Son of humanity, Jesus Christ. Amen. Prayer of Confession Vindicator of your people, you listen to us patiently. We confess the same sins repetitiously. We trust your mercy but do not persevere in ...

3114. Thanksgiving Day

Deuteronomy 26:1-15, John 6:25-59, Philippians 4:2-9, Psalm 100:1-5

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B. David Hostetter

... , continue to call us to the table that you spread in the world, that we may receive you anew in the breaking of the bread and the sharing of the cup and be sustained in everlasting life. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Generous Creator, gracious Savior, over-flowing Spirit, you have created a magnificent planet for us to live in and an abundant harvest of land and sea. We are thankful for all that we enjoy in our own households and for the surplus that we may share with the hungry of the world. We appreciate ...

3115. Prayers for Christmas Eve

Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1-7, Isaiah 9:1-7

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B. David Hostetter

... of God that takes away the sin of the world. For his obedience to your saving purpose we are thankful. That you become involved in the sin and suffering of our world, we are astonished. That you continue to draw us together as your flock by the Spirit we are comforted. Amen. Prayer of Dedication Not often enough, O God, do we offer you the gift of our silence, in adoration, in attentiveness, in anticipation of your directions. Receive us in this solemn moment, and in such times of silence as we find for you ...

3116. 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

... reality of the coming of Jesus Christ, has defined the meaning of today. We can appeal to your kindness and generosity, not because of any good deeds of our own, but because of our salvation through the water of baptism and the renewing power of the Holy Spirit. By your grace, Jesus Christ is our Savior. Amen. Declaration of God's Forgiveness Hear the Good News! God in highest heaven grants peace on earth to all on whom rests the favor of the Most High. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ we are ...

3117. The Social-Spiritual Side of Baptism

Luke 3:21-38, Luke 3:1-20

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Dennis Koch

... are born and raised and, before long, the nest empties. Aging modifies the body in ways which we do not appreciate. When our sense of purpose becomes unclear, change appears to be an unpredictable enemy. Help us to see that baptism changes everything! Only your Holy Spirit will enable us to manage our lives in a way which pleases you. Teach us, O Lord, to make sense out of our transitions. Enable us to view Change through the eyes of faith. Restore our sense of purpose and empower us to faithfully walk the ...

3118. Proper 8

Luke 9:51-56

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Dennis Koch

... it, Lord? Many who hear your word, do not respond. Don't come near here, Jesus. Stay out of this town, this office, this home, this problem. We push the people we love away too. Sincere apologies are difficult to make. We are at war within ourselves. We resist your Spirit. Open our hearts to receive the fruits of your Holy Spirit: Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Self-control. Break down our resistance, so that we can live and walk by the ...

3119. Envy - Where Is The Grass Greener?

Gn 4:1-26, Mt 20:1-16, Philip 4:10-20

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R. Curtis Fussell

... you will learn to say with the apostle Paul, "I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content ... because I know that if I do well, I am accepted." Jesus describes this attitude as being blessed with a poor spirit: "Blessed are the poor in spirit." You see, those with a poor spirit are ones who have an unassuming dignity and peace with themselves. They have seen the value of who they are and their station in life, because they have received the value with which God values them, given in the person and ...

3120. Baptism In Three Movements

Matthew 3:13-17

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William B. Kincaid, III

... body to be healthy all must be transformed. As we are transformed, we are more likely to expand the circle of our love to include others as full partners in the church. III The third part of baptism is ordination. With baptism comes the Spirit, and with the Spirit come gifts to be used in the service of God. When Lindsey Davis was elected bishop in the United Methodist Church, he reminded all of us of the basis for ministry. "It isn't ordination or consecration, but baptism that makes us servants of Christ ...

3121. How Much Sin Is Too Much?

Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20

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William B. Kincaid, III

... 's desk asks, "How much can I sin and still go to heaven?" The question seems amusing until we stop to think about it. Inherent in this question is a bold-faced confession that there is no interest at all in pursuing a life shaped wholly by the spirit of God, but at the same time we do not want to be so recklessly sacrilegious that we forfeit completely the rewards of the hereafter. The late Southern humorist Lewis Grizzard said thinking about hell scared the you-know-what out of him. One day he received a ...

3122. Advent 4

Mt 1:18-25 · Rom 1:1-7 · Isa 7:10-17 · Ps 80

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Russell F. Anderson

... speak volumes. Try to comprehend what a humbling experience this was for him. He's about to get married and finds out that his fianc‚ is pregnant but not by him. An angel tells him to go ahead and wed Mary because this child is of the Holy Spirit. Out the window are any visions of connubial bliss. Instead, he's handed the embarrassment of a pregnant fianc‚ and the thankless job of caring for another's child. Come on, folks, let's hear it once for Joseph the Just, who humbly obeyed the message from God ...

3123. Going Through The Waters

Exodus 13:17--14:31

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... not meant something we dreamed up, or something we achieved. No, it has meant only this: the power of God's presence and redeeming work to give us life. To witness clearly to our new lives we distinctly baptize "in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit." Never in the name of Paul, or Apollos, or Peter, or the name of some dearly beloved preacher. No, we go through the waters, we baptize, in the name of God, to bear witness to God and the call for faith in God. And so in baptism we are given ...

3124. Corpus Christi

Jn 6:51-58 · 1 Cor 10:16-17 · Deut 8:1-20 · Ps 116

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Russell F. Anderson

... is always a temptation to seek the tangible bread of this earth rather than spiritual bread of heaven. Yet food for our spirits is far more essential than bread for our bodies. Our daily bread. Our Lord taught us to pray: "Give us today our ... not something external to our being but that which we incorporate into our bodies. Christian faith cannot keep Christ at arm's length; his word and spirit must be as much a part of us as the air that we suck into our lungs. It is not enough to receive Christ into our ...

3125. Easter 5

John 14:1-4, John 14:5-14, Acts 7:54--8:1a, Acts 17:1-9, 1 Peter 2:4-12

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Russell F. Anderson

... world is affronted, it cries out for blood, for revenge. It is a loud, discordant shout, that can boil the blood of those who hear it. Christians need to follow the example of Stephen and shout out even more loudly the glad news of God's forgiveness. Only the Spirit of Christ in us can shout out the stain of human hatred and sin. Lesson 1: Acts 17:1-15 Sermon Title: When Upside Down Is Right Side Up. Sermon Angle: Paul met very stiff opposition in Thessalonica among the Jews. It got so hot that he was sent ...

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