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3176. Epiphany 4

Lk 4:21-30 · 1 Cor 13:1-13 · Jer 1:4-10 · Ps 71

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John R. Brokhoff

... vv. 28-29. 3. Can you take the truth? (4:21-30). Need: The truth hurts! Most of us do not like people who hurt us with the truth about ourselves. Consequently, preachers through the centuries have been wiped out or driven off. Amos was ordered to leave. Jeremiah was thrown into a pit. Jesus was rejected by his hometown. Chrysostom and Calvin were exiled. And all because people could not bear the pain caused by the Word of God. Outline: The truth hurts because a. It deflates our egos v. 23b. b. It convicts ...

3177. Epiphany 7

1 Corinthians 15:35-58, 1 Samuel 26:1-25, Genesis 45:1-28, Luke 6:27-36

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John R. Brokhoff

... , 15 1. When a brave man cries (45:3, 5, 15). Need: It is a custom that a man does not cry, because it is said that a man's crying denies his manhood. This view evidently prevailed in Joseph's time, for he asked all but his brothers to leave the room. Then he cried aloud to the extent that the Egyptians heard him. Today we no longer feel that it is unnatural or unmanly for a man to cry. Many feel that crying is therapeutic. At certain times even Jesus cried. Outline: There is a time for crying a ...

3178. 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

... becoming fully Christ-like in mind, body, and spirit. 3. One (v. 13). We have so many things to do. We lead busy lives, too busy for our own good. We never seem to catch up. Since we cannot get everything done, we start thinking of priorities in order to leave the least important unfinished. Of all things we need to do or should do, there is one thing we must do. That one thing for Paul was to forget about past mistakes, sins, and failures and to look to the future with a life given to Christ and lived in ...

3179. Proper 10

Colossians 1:1-14, Amos 7:10-17, Luke 10:25-37

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John R. Brokhoff

... about himself or his nation. People in the pews may not be able to hear the naked truth about their sins. Outline: a. One who could not take the truth: Amaziah vv. 10-15. 1. Reported to the king what Amos preached v. 10. 2. Amos was ordered to leave the country v. 12. 3. Amos was accused of being a professional prophet v. 12. b. How to take the truth 1. Humbly confess your faults. 2. Sincerely repent. 3. Seek God's forgiveness. 3. Whose church is this, anyway? (7:13). Need: To whom does the church belong ...

3180. Proper 17

Hebrews 13:1-25, Jeremiah 2:1-3:5, Luke 14:1-14

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John R. Brokhoff

... ? If there is no love, is sexual indulgence okay? Can a husband rape his wife? Upon reflection we can see that we need this admonition to be pure in the marriage relationship. 3. Same (v. 8). Time after time we hear it said, "Things are not the same anymore." Leave the home town for a decade and there are so many changes one can hardly recognize it any more. Customs are not the same the old courtesies are outmoded. Children are not respectful as they used to be. All is in flux. The only thing that does not ...

3181. Proper 20

1 Timothy 2:1-15, Jeremiah 8:4--9:26, Luke 16:1-15

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John R. Brokhoff

... for a good society 2b. c. Pray for all to come to God through Christ v. 3. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 79:1-9 "Deliver us, and forgive our sins." (v. 9b) Prayer Of The Day: "Lord God, you call us to work in your vineyard and leave no one standing idle. Set us to our tasks in the work of your kingdom and help us to order our lives by your wisdom." Hymn Of The Day: "Father, Eternal, Ruler Of Creation"

3182. Proper 22

Luke 17:1-10, Lamentations 1:1-22, 2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

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John R. Brokhoff

... . b. The quantity of faith more or less of faith is not the problem v. 6a. c. The power of faith faith of any size does wonders v. 6b. 3. A God of no thank you (17:7-10). Need: Our churches have many members who serve for rewards. Accidentally leave out a name of those to be thanked, and you are in trouble! We seem to want some "pay" for the service we render: recognition, thanks, publicity, praise. How many church members would serve if you told them "There will be no pay, no reward, not even thanks?" That ...

3183. 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

... obey what he commanded them. Gospel: Luke 20:27-38 In heaven there is no marriage, but there is a resurrection of the dead. The Sadducees give Jesus a trick question. It was based on the Levirate law (Deuteronomy 25:5) that if a woman's husband dies and leaves no children, the next of kin must marry her and have children to guarantee the progeny. The irony of the question is in the fact that the Sadducees did not believe in the resurrection because it was not in the Torah. In fact, life after death is not ...

3184. Reformation Sunday

Jn 8:31-36 · Jer 31:31-34 · Rom 3:19-28

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John R. Brokhoff

... while we were sinners, Christ died for us -- pure grace for the worthless. This grace is made a personal possession when we accept it by faith. The hand that accepts our acceptance is faith. Thus, we are saved by grace through faith. It is the work of God, and this leaves us without any reason for boasting. PREACHING POSSIBILITIES Jeremiah 31:31-34; Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36 1. Let God save you. Need: The Gospel is the good news that God alone saves man from sin and death. It is all the work of God. Man ...

3185. Christmas 1

Hebrews 2:5-18, Colossians 3:1-17, 1 Samuel 2:12-26, Luke 2:41-52

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John R. Brokhoff

... of all virtues and has utmost power to draw together. Love binds people together and binds people to God in harmony. Love causes all things to come and stay together. Love makes people loyal and true. It was Ruth's love that made her refuse to leave Naomi. "Blest be the tie that binds our hearts in Christian love" love is the binder. 3. Thankful (vv. 15-17). Repeatedly the word "thankful" is used. It is an integral part of the Christian faith. Why? Because a Christian is always on the receiving line ...

3186. Epiphany 6

Luke 6:17-26, Psalm 1:1-6

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B. David Hostetter

... the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper. The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous; for the LORD watches over the way ...

3187. Proper 17

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

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B. David Hostetter

... in peace in the heavenly city; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer of Dedication Loving God, increase in us the kindliness that is blessed in the experience of sharing. Use our gifts to start the young on the right road so that even in old age they will not leave it. Use us also to call to your way those who have not yet found it or have wandered from it; through one who is the way, the truth and the life, Jesus Christ. Amen. Psalm 81:1, 10-16 Sing aloud to God our strength; shout for joy to ...

3188. Proper 25

Joel 2:28-32, Joel 2:18-27, Psalm 65:1-13, 2 Timothy 4:9-18, Luke 18:9-14

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B. David Hostetter

... doing nothing, but by striving to continue until we have completed the course you have set before us. Grant us the resurrection to final joy as you did your Son and our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving Initiating Spirit, consummating Being, you never leave your people in the lurch. You have done wonderful things which your people Israel saw with their own eyes. You are the refuge of all who come to you and their relief. You give your people strength. Your church has suffered but has never ...

3189. Made Right With God

Luke 7:1-10, Psalm 5:1-12

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B. David Hostetter

CALL TO WORSHIP Enter God's house through the abundance of God's steadfast love. Pray humbly in reverence of God's holiness. When you leave make your way straight before the eyes of God. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Supreme Monarch, we acknowledge that we are frequently unthinking in our behavior, needing to be checked in our courses by your word in Christ, in writing, and in the witness of your church. Too often we stonewall, unwilling ...

3190. Proper 7

Luke 8:26-39, Galatians 3:15-25, Galatians 3:26--4:7, Psalm 43:1-5, Psalm 42:1-11, 1 Kings 19:1-8

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B. David Hostetter

... OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! Through faith you are all children of God in union with Christ Jesus. Baptized into union with him, you have all put on Christ as a garment. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Leave self behind. Day after day, take up your cross and follow Christ. Only in that risk are you ultimately safe. PRAYER OF THE DAY Strong Savior, give such trust in your mission that we may be less anxious for our safety and security and willing to ...

3191. Father's Day

Psalm 78:1-72

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Brett Blair

... conversation (dad is depicted as reading a newspaper while the children and wife are talking to him) “H” is for the helpful things that you do (dad is shown poking a ladder through a window) "E" is for each time you were forgetful (this shows father leaving the pregnant mother standing at the front of the house while he dashes off to the hospital) “R” is for the recitals that you attended (father is shown as being literally drug to his child's piano recital) The ad concluded by saying: He may not ...

3192. The Face Of God

Isaiah 55:1-13

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Steve Burt

... that stared down at a defeated Jacob clutching its ankle? What face could make Jacob gasp in shock and surprise and beg for a blessing? What could cause him to say, "Oh, God, bless me, bless me"? Think for a moment about faces. Particular faces. Faces that leave impressions on our minds. Not just any faces. Faces that move us. One vivid face jumps out at us from an old television commercial about litter and pollution. A Native American who looks like he stepped off an Indian Head nickel has gotten out of a ...

3193. Followership

Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 4:12-17

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Mark Radecke

In today's Gospel text, Jesus calls for repentance, expects Peter and Andrew to drop their nets and follow him, and calls James and John to leave their Father Zebedee in the boat without so much as a "So long, see you later." My task today is to issue that same call to repentance, that same call to radical obedience and decisive discipleship. For that call is urgent and cries out to be issued in all of ...

3194. Salt And Light

Matthew 5:13-16

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Mark Radecke

... says his disciples are "the light of the world." Consider: A few months back, we received a letter at the church. It was from a young woman whom we had helped with rent money when her husband moved out on her and her children without warning, leaving her with no income and no resources. Her request had come through the Presbyterian Center in Southeast Roanoke, and we used money from the Pastor's Discretionary Fund to help her, cooperating with other local churches to raise the total month's rent. In her ...

3195. Running Around The Empty Tomb

John 20:1-9

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Thomas Long

... , who believed though he did not see, is our forerunner. The beloved disciple believed in the resurrection when he saw the empty tomb not because he was a mystic or a psychic but because he knew and trusted Jesus. An infant will cry out in fear when his mother leaves his sight, but eventually there comes a day when the mother goes to the next room, out of the infant's sight, and yet the child is not afraid and does not cry. The mother's love has moved from being only an external reality to being an inner ...

3196. Facing Up To Temptation

Matthew 4:1-11

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Thomas Long

... the Virgin Islands. "I could go with him," Gloria said. "He's got enough frequent flyer miles to take me along, and it surely would be nice to have a few days away from the cold and the routine. But our kids have school, and we'd have to leave them at home by themselves. With all the parties we've been hearing about when parents are out of town ... well, we trust them, but I hesitate to place them under that kind of temptation." I hesitate to place them under that kind of temptation ... what does that mean ...

3197. Too Soon, Monsieurs, Too Soon?

Matthew 17:1-13

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Thomas Long

... , was startled by this request. "I'm not sure I can do this," he hesitated. "It seems more like magic than ministry." She gripped his hand, "No. I am going to die. I know I am going to die. The doctors have made that clear. I am never going to leave this hospital alive." "Then why do you want me to anoint you with oil?" "Because it will be a sign that death is not the last word about me, a sign that I belong to Christ, a sign that in the power of God I am already healed." So, around ...

3198. Bad Timing

Matthew 20:20-28

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Thomas Long

... place to record their daily experiences. The margins of the prayer book became a journal of their anguish and their faith. The two prisoners were never heard from again. Their families and friends waited for news that never came; they simply vanished without a word, leaving those who loved them in uncertain grief. Over 20 years later, a man browsing through a second-hand shop found the prayer book. How it got there, no one can say. But, after reading some of the journal entries in the margin, he recognized ...

3199. The Man From Galilee IV: The Treasure Of His Kingdom

Matthew 13:44-46

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Thomas A. Pilgrim

... of Heaven and the Christian life cost us everything. We may feel that makes it seem too difficult, too demanding. Yet, there are so many things like this. There are many things which will cost us everything, and when those things are through with us they will leave us broken and broke. I saw an interview with Mickey Rooney on television. He said, "I lost $2.00 at a racetrack one time, and I've spent about three million dollars trying to get it back." Anything we commit our lives to can wind up costing ...

3200. The Man From Galilee VI: The Tragedy Of His Victory

Matthew 21:1-11

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Thomas A. Pilgrim

... groups of people who either simply have opinions about what a nice fellow Jesus must have been, or who dare to cast our lots with Him. It separates us into either those who follow public opinion and go along with the crowd, or those who are willing to leave the safety of the crowd and walk through the gates of the city with Him. I would remind you that some of these who are shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David," on Palm Sunday will be shouting, "Give us Barabbas!" when Friday comes. The tragedy of Palm ...

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