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3151. Ash Wednesday

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

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Russell F. Anderson

... of nacham (sigh, repent). 2. Our sins make God sigh rather than lash out in anger. 3. God takes a breath and considers how he might breathe new life into his relationship with his children. 4. If we sigh (truly repent) of our sins, the Spirit will breathe new life into our being. Walter Wangarin, Jr., relates a moving personal story involving his son, apparently an impulsive little boy who permitted his desires to dominate his conscience. One day his father happened into his room and observed the boy on the ...

3152. Corpus Christi

Mk 4:12-16, 22-26 · Heb 9:11-15 · Ex 24:3-8 · Ps 126

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Russell F. Anderson

... little faith in the power of human resolve, least of all my own. That is where the Old Covenant is lacking. Though it tells us what to do, it provides no engine to keep us on the pathway of peace. The New Covenant, through the power of the Holy Spirit, provides the horsepower to carry us to our destination. Lesson 2: Hebrews 9:11-15 The already and the not yet (v. 11). "High priest of the good things that have come." Other ancient authorities put this in the future; Jesus is high priest of the good things ...

3153. Proper 20

Proverbs 31:10-31, Mark 9:30-37, James 3:13-18; 4:1-12

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Russell F. Anderson

... 4:3 (RC); James 3:16--4:6 (E) James calls upon the Christians to manifest goodness borne of wisdom and to divest themselves of envy and selfish ambition, which leads to disorder and wickedness. Divine wisdom is peaceable, gentle and willing to yield in a spirit of love. James believes that all conflicts and disputes issue from internal craving and desire. The lust of things leads to violence. Rather than take what we want, Christians should ask God for the things we need. The reason we don't receive what we ...

3154. The Lord Is Our Strength And Guide

Acts 2:1-13

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James Wilson

... for calling us into God's family and service! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O merciful and gracious Lord, in Your loving wisdom You know we are weak and in need of Your divine help if we are to survive, so You sent us Your Holy Spirit. We thank You, O God. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we seek to serve You, but we want to serve You only in our own strength, only in our own wisdom, and only in our own ways. So often we have fallen short because ...

3155. Counting The Cost - Sacrifice

Luke 14:25-35

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Donald Dotterer

... in some of the most squalid cities on earth, including Manila, Calcutta and San Paulo. Viv Grigg says this about the search for God. "Most people want the power of God but are not willing to walk the way of the cross. Knowledge of his power and the Holy Spirit is a very quiet thing that creeps up on those who work with the poor as God works with them. Work with the poor grants us the reward of walking with God." Grigg acknowledges, of course, that not all people are called to live among the poor. But, he ...

3156. Surprised By Grace

Matthew 20:1-16

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Donald Dotterer

... to God: "May she keep it forever; it will be I who gave it to her." He prayed, "Oh miracle -- thus to be able to give what we ourselves do not possess, sweet miracle of empty hands. Hope which was shriveling in my heart flowered again in hers; the spirit of prayer which I thought lost in me for ever was given back to her by God and -- who can tell -- perhaps in my name!"5 My friends in Christ, have you ever experienced the "miracle of empty hands?" Have you ever felt inadequate and unsure of yourself as ...

3157. God Said It. I Accept It. That Settles It.

2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

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Carl B. Rife

... is a gift of God to be used in God's service. Reason, however, is not an end in itself and should not be made the ultimate criterion. We need to recognize that revelation and experience may transcend the scope of reason. Used together in openness to God's Spirit we can discover God's Word for us in the words of scripture. For Christians, God's Word is most clearly spoken in the person of Jesus Christ. Martin Luther called Jesus the Living Word. And the clear word that God has spoken in Jesus Christ is that ...

3158. Warning! In Case Of Rapture This Car Will Be Unmanned.

Mark 13:1-31

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Carl B. Rife

... second coming teaches that God will bring to completion in Christ what God has begun in Christ. I think all of us realize that even with all that God accomplished in Christ there is still unfinished business in our world. And God has been working through the Spirit with us to bring that work to consummation. The doctrine of the second coming says there is a goal out there, there is a point at which God will bring it all to fruition. Now God is the initiating agent of human redemption. God initiates. Humans ...

3159. Lent 2

Luke 13:31-35

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Jack Brownlee

... who we are. PRAYERS FOR BREAD AND CUP THE DISTRIBUTION Dismissal L: It is difficult to be obedient to God and self-centered at the same time. May we fully enter the new life granted to us by Christ. P: Let us rejoice in God, our creator. L: May the Spirit of God lead us in joy. P: Amen. Sermon Idea Levi hummed his favorite song as he walked toward home from the marketplace. The tune to the psalm matched his mood on this wonderful sunny day. The breeze was warm, but not too warm. The sun was bright, but not ...

3160. A Larger Design For Living

Matthew 7:24-29

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Clement E. Lewis

... minds shall be fully receptive to the words of our Lord Jesus Christ. Add unto us the ability to think clearly, to reason well, and to make good decisions in life, not only by means of learning, but also by insight and the guidance of your Holy Spirit. Grant unto us that we may discover and utilize the larger design for living as creative and strong Christians in your kingdom on earth and in heaven. Amen. Sermon: "A Larger Design For Living" When Burl G. Kreps was pastor of Good Shepherd Church in Security ...

3161. The Beauty Of Holiness

Psalm 96:1-13, Psalm 29:1-11

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Clement E. Lewis

... Believe me the hour is coming when on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. ... But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for such the Father seeks to worship him. God is a spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth." (See John 4:19-24) All of us yearn for the experience of "worship in the beauty of holiness." The psychiatrist, Von Frankl, held that the urge to worship is instinctive in children ...

3162. Trinity Sunday

John 3:1-21, Matthew 28:16-20

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Dennis Koch

... the Son (of man) is the proper object of faith, and the Father is the loving parent behind the whole plan for human redemption. Liturgical Color White Suggested Hymns Father Most Holy I Bind Unto Myself Today All Glory Be To God On High Holy Spirit, Truth Divine O Trinity, O Blessed Light God The Father, Be Our Stay Holy Trinity Sunday Questions. Questions. Questions.We have plenty of questions, Lord!Why does everything have a beginning and an ending, except you?Why is our knowledge limited?Why are we such ...

3163. Prayers for Advent 2

Isaiah 40:1-31, Psalm 85:1-13, 2 Peter 3:1-18, Mark 1:1-8

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B. David Hostetter

... powerless to change unjust institutions that provoke and promote war. Forgive our reluctance to look for the new day and to work for justice and peace with patience, repentance, and perseverance, whatever the disappointments and delays. Baptize us with the Holy Spirit according to the gospel of Jesus Christ, your Son. Amen. Declaration of God's Forgiveness Hear the Good News! God has forgiven your guilt and put away all your sins. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation ...

3164. Easter 5

Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 22:1-31, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-17

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B. David Hostetter

... you send to us. We are suspicious of those who seem different or whose sincerity we question. We may fear that we will be replaced, forgetting that you want your church to grow like a healthy vineyard, well-pruned of dead wood and producing the fruits of the Spirit. Forgive us if we in pride seek to take over your role as Gardener, discontent to be but branches of your true vine, Jesus Christ. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! God is love, and God's love was disclosed to us in the ...

3165. Easter 7

Acts 1:12-26, Psalm 1:1-6

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B. David Hostetter

... been ashamed to confess the name of Christ and denied the power of that name to cleanse us from the defilement of sin and to keep us from further exposure to the evil One who would lead us astray. Deliver us from evil through the power of the Spirit imparted to us in Christ's name. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! God loved us by sending his Son as the remedy for the defilement of our sins. Friends, believe the Good News. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION If God thus ...

3166. Ninth Sunday After Epiphany

Psalm 80:1-19, Mark 2:23-3:6, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18, Deuteronomy 5:1-33

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B. David Hostetter

CALL TO WORSHIP Worship the God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," who has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Gracious God, Compassionate Christ, Generous Spirit, what a treasure you have given us in the church. Save us from unwarranted pride and dogmatism that obscure our fallibility and put in the shadow the truth and grace that belong only to you. Grant us modesty and true humility in the sharing of our ...

3167. Lent 2

Mark 8:31--9:1

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B. David Hostetter

... willing. We praise your grace and give glory to your name. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Matchless Giver, receive our offerings of ourselves and our possessions, insignificant beside the gift of Christ, but precious to you as signs of our obedient cross-bearing hallowed by the Spirit. Amen. PSALM 22:23-31 You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel! For he did not despise or abhor the affliction of the afflicted; he did not hide ...

3168. Proper 17

Mk 7:1-23 · James 1:17-27 · SS 2 · Ps 45

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B. David Hostetter

... will give us inner strength to resist all evil. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Find your strength in the power of the Spirit so that you may be able to stand firm against all the devices of the devil. PRAYER OF THE DAY Sovereign Spirit, so order our thoughts that our actions may give evidence of your inner rule in our lives and our worship be no vain lip-service but heartfelt obedience to your commands. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING God our guardian, we give ...

3169. Proper 9

Mark 6:1-6

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B. David Hostetter

... weakness. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Prefer to find your joy and pride in the very things that are your weakness and then the power of Christ will come and rest upon you. PRAYER OF THE DAY Penetrating Spirit, open our minds to the wisdom we may receive from hometown prophets. Touch our hearts with healing gifts that you have granted to our neighbors, so that your work may not be obstructed by our unbelief. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING God of surprises, you ...

3170. Christmas Day/Dawn

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 ...

3171. Prayers for Christmas Eve / Day

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

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B. David Hosetter

... 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 ...

3172. The Conversion of Saul

Acts 9:1-19a

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Barbara Brokhoff

... my becoming a Christian. People are Christians in spite of us or because of us. On the other hand, however, exposure to the Word of God as it was preached, and taught, and lived, meant that the Holy Spirit came to me again and again with entreaty, with wooing urgency, to give my life to Christ. Along with the Spirit's gentle and powerful drawing me like a moth to a flame, there was that network of people of the Way who made so attractive to me the Christian life. There was first and foremost, my Christian ...

3173. An Odd Wind

Acts 2:1-13

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Wesley T. Runk

... I suppose you remember how disappointed the disciples were when Jesus left and returned to the Father. They were disappointed and afraid. Now, Jesus told them not to worry or be afraid, because very soon after he left, God was going to send someone called the Holy Spirit to them, and they would see more marvelous things happen than even the ones that Jesus did. Well, the disciples wanted to believe that, but they just couldn't. They were so afraid. Then one day, a large wind came to Jerusalem and it made an ...

3174. Star Miracle

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

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John R. Brokhoff

... under a certain star. This star determines the destiny of a person. Christians will have no part of this heresy. They have a true star to guide them. A. The star of Scripture. B. The star of conscience. C. The star of the church. D. The star of the Holy Spirit. 7. The Miracle Can Happen to You (2:1-12). The star miracle is not only historical and ancient, but modern. The same type of miracle can happen today to anyone who follows the example of the magi. A. Recognize the Christ in Jesus - v. 2 B. Follow the ...

3175. Epiphany 2

John 2:1-11, Isaiah 62:1-12, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

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John R. Brokhoff

... time John hailed Jesus as the "Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world." His confession persuaded two of his disciples to follow Jesus. Now they were with him at a wedding reception. All was going well at the wedding. Everyone was in high spirits, talking, laughing, singing and dancing. In the midst of the celebration a sour note was heard: the supply of wine had given out. Poor planning? More guests than expected? We do not know the reason, but not only was the party about to be ruined, but the ...

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