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3176. Christ The King

2 Samuel 23:1-7, Revelation 1:4-8, John 18:28-40

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John R. Brokhoff

... King of kings. 2. Of (v. 36). Jesus taught that his followers were not to be of the world. Its source is not the world. He was not king by a royal succession. The people, unlike Saul, did not elect him king. His kingship came from heaven, a gift of the Father. Because of his divine nature, he was naturally king. 3. Done (v. 35). Pilate asked Jesus what he had done that made the religious leaders hand him over to him (Pilate) as a criminal. Jesus did not answer the question. Jesus was not inclined to defend ...

3177. Proper 18

Proverbs 22:1-16, Mark 7:24-37, James 2:1-13

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John R. Brokhoff

... the poor and refuse to share, they will be judged by God. The wealthy have an opportunity to use their riches to bless humanity with their gifts and endowments. 3. Eye (v. 9). The person with a bountiful eye is blessed by God because he shares with the poor. The center of a ... the standard of material possessions. We court the favor of the rich in the hope of gaining some benefit maybe a gift for the church or some personal favor. The sin still goes on: Christians show partiality according to sex, creed, race ...

3178. Proper 23

Job 23:1--24:25, Hebrews 4:1-13, Hebrews 4:14-5:10, Mark 10:17-31

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John R. Brokhoff

... to buy it if it could be bought. c. By being taught? No! The man called Jesus a "good teacher," hoping Jesus would teach him how to get eternal life. Jesus refused to be his guru. d. By receiving it as a gift? Yes! Eternal life is "inherited" as a gift from the One to whom we are fully committed. 2. Having everything but one thing (10:17-22). Need: Our world is full of people who seem to have everything: high salary, good executive position, comfortable home, college education, appreciation for culture ...

3179. Proper 8

2 Samuel 1:1-16, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, Mark 5:21-43

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John R. Brokhoff

... a hug and a kiss. The real proof of love is in service, in giving to those who are in need and who cannot return the gift. The poor in Jerusalem were hungry. In contrast, the Corinthian church was affluent. If we say we love God and neighbor, the proof of this claim ... is the tithe. But can all afford to give this amount when loaded down with debts? How can one determine the amount of gift that would be pleasing to God and a blessing to the donor? We look for answers in the text. Outline: What guidance the ...

3180. Proper 9

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Mark 6:1-6, Mark 6:7-13, 2 Samuel 5:6-16

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John R. Brokhoff

... could not do any mighty work, for he had the power and wisdom of God. Faith is the receptive agent which accepts God's gifts and enables God's power to work in the people with faith. Without our willingness to be helped, Christ cannot help us. Without faith ... He had so many "third heaven" experiences that he could have been intolerably proud. Do we ever consider the thorn (cross) we have as a gift from God for our own good? 2. But (v. 9). "But" means God's "no" to Paul's prayers that the thorn might be ...

3181. The Holy Trinity

John 3:1-21, Romans 8:1-17, Isaiah 6:1-13

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John R. Brokhoff

... regarding the necessity of the cross so that believers may have eternal life. In the last two verses of the pericope God the Father is revealed as one of love in giving his Son that the world may not be condemned but have eternal life. Eternal life is a gift of the Spirit through faith in the Son whose death on the cross demonstrates God's great love for the world. THEOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS Gospel: John 3:1-17 1. Ruler (v. 1). Nicodemus was a ruler of his people by being a member of the Sanhedrin, a supreme ...

3182. Christmas 1

Isaiah 61:10–62:3, Luke 2:21-40, Galatians 3:26–4:7

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John R. Brokhoff

... are we happy for the right reason? Christmas can be the most miserable time of the year if we are happy for the wrong reason. If we can have a happy Christmas only because we received gifts we wanted or because we had family and friends with us, we missed the true cause of gladness. Christians rejoice at Christmas not primarily because of gifts or friends, but because we "greatly rejoice in the Lord" who came on earth as a human being to reveal to us God's grace and truth. We rejoice in having a God so good ...

3183. On-Beyond-Zebra Living

John 15:1-17

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Leonard Sweet

... “in you” is the Bible’s way of talking about JOY: our relationships with God, with our neighbors, with ourselves. When I seek intimacy with others out of my own needs for intimacy, I become lonelier than ever. Intimacy is a gift, it is not a goal. Intimacy is a gift that comes from a relationship that puts others’ needs first, not my own. We are reminded of this every time we set out to pray the prayer Jesus taught us to pray: “Our Father . . .” Listen to Jesus pray: “Our Father.” Even ...

3184. A Violent Wind

Acts 2:1-13

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King Duncan

... Young man, you must come back. I apologize for not speaking. I was trying so hard not to burst out laughing at what you were trying to do with such sincerity that I was too embarrassed to speak. I have not laughed for years. You gave me a precious gift. You helped me realize that for the last several years I have been in a prison of my own creation.” (10) This young seminarian went to minister to this woman. His intentions were good, but his actions were inept. That’s all right, because when we go out ...

3185. Stilling Storms

Mark 4:35-41

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King Duncan

... the Daddy?” (1) Welcome on this Father’s Day, 2009 As someone has said, “Father’s Day is like Mother’s Day, except the gift is cheaper.” And that’s true. But there are some fine Dads in our congregation, and we want to honor them. After all, it’s ... recovered from an accident in which she had received some injuries. Someone had given her a little ‘tea set’ as a get-well gift and it was one of her favorite toys. Her Dad was in the living room one evening engrossed in the evening news and ...

3186. Proper 9

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10, Psalm 48:1-14, Mark 6:1-6, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

... 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 bring the wise to birth in unlikely places and skills of art and healing from families of unpromising histories ...

3187. Proper 13

2 Samuel 11:26–12:13a, Psalm 51:1-19, John 6:24-35, Ephesians 4:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

... baptism, one God, parent of us all. Pastor: Friends, believe the good news! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Be humble always, and gentle, and patient too. Be forbearing with one another and charitable. PRAYER OF THE DAY Giver of good things, Gift of God, Spirit of the self-giver, give us an appetite for the eternal life that we may not be satisfied with what perishes, but devote our lives to the pursuit of spiritual excellence. Amen PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Giver of all patience, Child ...

3188. Proper 17

Psalm 45:1-17, Song of Songs 2:1-17, Mark 7:1-23, James 1:17-27

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B. David Hostetter

... care for children in families through the loving care of both parents and in substitute families for those who are orphaned. May we not put economic prosperity and corporate profits above the adequate care of children with working parents. Continue among us gifted writers and composers and movie makers who can express true love songs, and stories and movies that appreciate constancy and caring, mutuality and sharing. Grant to the church loving openness to the single and to lesbian and gay people that they ...

3189. Proper 25

Mark 10:46-52, Psalm 34:1-22, Job 42:7-17, Hebrews 7:11-28

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B. David Hostetter

... the vision to see where you go before us on life’s road that we may follow you more closely and serve others with your insights. Amen PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING You are more than fair, good Lord, you are merciful. You are not stingy but magnanimous in your gifts of nature and grace. You are more than approachable: you are loving and outgoing. You are near us and with us and in all of your people everywhere. We do not love you enough, but we do love you, Person condescending, Person incoming, and may yet love ...

3190. Proper 4

Mark 2:23-3:6, Psalm 139:1-24, 1 Samuel 3:1--4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

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B. David Hostetter

... and live again in Christ. Pastor: Friends, believe the good news! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Keep a day of rest from work for everyone in your household so that you can give thanks to God for freedom and all of God’s great gifts. PRAYER OF THE DAY Cure us, healing Christ, on this and every day of rest, that being restored in body, mind, and spirit, we may do what is good, learn what is helpful, and return to our daily work invigorated and inspired. Amen PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING ...

3191. All Saints

Psalm 24:1-10, Isaiah 25:1-12, John 11:32-44, Revelation 21:1-27

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B. David Hostetter

... of your kingdom on earth. Teach the rich the blessedness of generosity and the poor the enjoyment of what they have with thanksgiving and provide for them what they cannot live without. Teach us all to share unselfishly that there may be enough of your good gifts of the earth for all. Grant to our leaders in government a concern for people that they may seek to provide for others the benefits they take for themselves. Teach us all to do to others as we would have them do to us. Discipline our reactions ...

3192. Epiphany 4

Psalm 71:1-24, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Luke 4:21-30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

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B. David Hostetter

... apostolic church in all of its branches. As it continues to extend to the corners of the earth, may it mount up in faith, press forward in hope, and rise to the full heights of holy love. Let all who are members of the church show in their lives the gifts of your Holy Spirit, that the nations may come to your light and the kingdom and the power and the glory be yours. Bless, O God, all who have part in public service. Make them pure in motive, strong in counsel, bold in action, fearing the face of none but ...

3193. Proper 25

Psalm 65:1-13, Joel 2:23-32, Luke 18:9-14, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

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B. David Hostetter

... example of what they can be. So may we in turn look to Jesus as our model and teacher, seeking to guide our children into his Way. Be near, Great Physician, to touch the fevered brow and heal the sick and mend the body broken by accident. Multiply the gifts of healing that we may have enough doctors and nurses and other therapists to meet the need for human health. Remember those whom we forget and all who look to us for our prayers. Eternal God, we bless you for all your people who in life have endured as ...

3194. Easter 2

Psalm 118:1-29, John 20:19-31, Acts 5:27-32, Revelation 1:4-8

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B. David Hostetter

... , daily work, the hymns that we sing, the music that we make, the deeds of kindness done for others, the words of encouragement spoken in your name. Receive and sanctify our gifts to extend the power of your realm to the glory of Jesus Christ, your resurrected Son. Amen. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION God of perfection, you condescend to work through imperfect human beings to unify and perfect your church. May we never rest content with divisions nor acquiesce with contentions ...

3195. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:1-28, Psalm 37:1-40, Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

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B. David Hostetter

... and have as you give us the enabling Spirit through Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION Living God, you have created us as the church to be a temple for your presence. Save the church from any modern idolatry that exalts people of great gifts, in sports, in the lively arts, in the political sphere, to the pedestal of an idol. May we be the humble habitation of the Spirit, where others come to know you as their God also. Remember for good our country’s leaders and their families ...

3196. Trinity Sunday

Psalm 8:1-9, Proverbs 8:1-36, John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... We are humbled by the glories of the heavens and the earth, by the powers of the wind and the tide and volcanoes, by the energies of living things and chemicals, by the complexities of the relationships of all you have created. We are grateful for all the good gifts you have given us and the grace to use them for the benefit of humanity. We are thankful for the guidance you will continue to give us as we seek new ways to recover the balance of nature and full sharing with all your creatures. We glorify you ...

3197. Ephesians 2:11-22

Ephesians 2:11-22

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Leonard Sweet

... between Gentile and Jew have been utterly destroyed. Jesus welcomes all people, the “in” crowd and the “out” crowd, into this “new humanity.” A new being, a new “peace,” is born out of the “one body through the cross” (v.16). The greatest gift Jesus brings to this new community is “shalom” or “peace” — peace to those who had been “far off” and peace to those who “were near” (v.17). This peace puts all who believe in Jesus on level ground, and gives all through Christ ...

3198. All Saints

Psalm 24:1-10, Isaiah 25:1-12, John 11:32-44, Revelation 21:1-27

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B. David Hostetter

... of your kingdom on earth. Teach the rich the blessedness of generosity and the poor the enjoyment of what they have with thanksgiving, and provide for them what they cannot live without. Teach us all to share unselfishly, that there may be enough of your good gifts of the earth for all. Grant to our leaders in government a concern for people, that they may seek to provide for others the benefits they take for themselves. Teach us all to do to others as we would have them do to us. Discipline our reactions ...

3199. Easter 5

Psalm 31:1-24, John 14:1-14, Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10

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B. David Hostetter

... of the Holy Spirit—so we pray for the people of all nations, that they may come to you. Bless the preaching of the good news, that those who hear may believe and be baptized in your name and be added to the membership of your church. Continue to provide gifts of healing to your church so that as the apostles healed in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth so today also the lame will walk and deaf hear and the mute speak to give praise to your holy name. In the congregation may the sick call for the elders ...

3200. First Sunday in Lent

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Psalm 32:1-11, Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 5:12-19

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B. David Hostetter

... angels and all your creation, we will give homage to you, then and now. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION Nothing that we give you was made by us from nothing, but is our reshaping of what you have already created. Magnificent and merciful Creator, receive our gifts, rude and simple as they may be, but given from thankful hearts and hands. Amen PRAYER OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION Hear, O God, the intercessions we offer on behalf of others. Gracious God, you have called us to be the church of Jesus Christ. Keep ...

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3176. Christ The King

2 Samuel 23:1-7, Revelation 1:4-8, John 18:28-40

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John R. Brokhoff

3177. Proper 18

Proverbs 22:1-16, Mark 7:24-37, James 2:1-13

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John R. Brokhoff

3178. Proper 23

Job 23:1--24:25, Hebrews 4:1-13, Hebrews 4:14-5:10, Mark 10:17-31

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John R. Brokhoff

3179. Proper 8

2 Samuel 1:1-16, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, Mark 5:21-43

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John R. Brokhoff

3180. Proper 9

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, Mark 6:1-6, Mark 6:7-13, 2 Samuel 5:6-16

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John R. Brokhoff

3181. The Holy Trinity

John 3:1-21, Romans 8:1-17, Isaiah 6:1-13

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John R. Brokhoff

3182. Christmas 1

Isaiah 61:10–62:3, Luke 2:21-40, Galatians 3:26–4:7

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John R. Brokhoff

3183. On-Beyond-Zebra Living

John 15:1-17

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Leonard Sweet

3184. A Violent Wind

Acts 2:1-13

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King Duncan

3185. Stilling Storms

Mark 4:35-41

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King Duncan

3186. Proper 9

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10, Psalm 48:1-14, Mark 6:1-6, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

3187. Proper 13

2 Samuel 11:26–12:13a, Psalm 51:1-19, John 6:24-35, Ephesians 4:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

3188. Proper 17

Psalm 45:1-17, Song of Songs 2:1-17, Mark 7:1-23, James 1:17-27

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B. David Hostetter

3189. Proper 25

Mark 10:46-52, Psalm 34:1-22, Job 42:7-17, Hebrews 7:11-28

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B. David Hostetter

3190. Proper 4

Mark 2:23-3:6, Psalm 139:1-24, 1 Samuel 3:1--4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

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B. David Hostetter

3191. All Saints

Psalm 24:1-10, Isaiah 25:1-12, John 11:32-44, Revelation 21:1-27

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B. David Hostetter

3192. Epiphany 4

Psalm 71:1-24, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Luke 4:21-30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

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B. David Hostetter

3193. Proper 25

Psalm 65:1-13, Joel 2:23-32, Luke 18:9-14, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

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B. David Hostetter

3194. Easter 2

Psalm 118:1-29, John 20:19-31, Acts 5:27-32, Revelation 1:4-8

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B. David Hostetter

3195. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:1-28, Psalm 37:1-40, Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

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B. David Hostetter

3196. Trinity Sunday

Psalm 8:1-9, Proverbs 8:1-36, John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

3197. Ephesians 2:11-22

Ephesians 2:11-22

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Leonard Sweet

3198. All Saints

Psalm 24:1-10, Isaiah 25:1-12, John 11:32-44, Revelation 21:1-27

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B. David Hostetter

3199. Easter 5

Psalm 31:1-24, John 14:1-14, Acts 7:55-60, 1 Peter 2:2-10

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B. David Hostetter

3200. First Sunday in Lent

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Psalm 32:1-11, Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 5:12-19

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B. David Hostetter

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