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3176. Tilted Haloes

Mark 3:20-30

Sermon

James Weekley

... Jesus as one possessed. "How can Satan cast out Satan?" he rebutted. Wasn't he really leading us on to another conclusion? "Be careful. If you want to call the kettle black, be certain you have the right kettle. Don't get cocky around the Holy Spirit." Evil is never a package easily unwrapped. Jesus does come on by saying that he can eclipse evil with good. His deathless caring keeps pouring our way. It arrives to tame the raging beast within. Only he can back up any claim on permanent forgiveness. M ...

3177. A Woman's Place

Genesis 2:4-25

Sermon

Erskine White

... that here we are proud to be led by faithful women in the work of Your kingdom. Eternal God, our Heavenly Father, we thank You today that male and female, we are all Your children. Fill us with such love for our Savior, Jesus Christ, that we may see His Spirit in every woman and every man in our midst. Lead us not to seek our own truths but Your Truth, that we may no longer walk in darkness but in Your great light, and in the glory of Your holy name. We ask this through Jesus Christ. Amen Donald Bloesch ...

3178. Two Thieves

Luke 23:32-43

Sermon

Erskine White

... also say that Dysmas’ prayer isn’t for those who are spiritually proud and sure of their faith. It’s for the "poor in spirit" who know their need for God (Matthew 5:3). Dysmas doesn’t say to Jesus, "When You come into our kingdom;" he says, "Your ... of the Sabbath once again. Be with those who are separated from us by illness or infirmity, that they may be one with us in the Spirit even if they can’t be with us in the flesh. O Precious Lord, who takes our hand and helps us stand all the days of ...

3179. The Gift Of Encouragement

Acts 11:19-30

Sermon

Erskine White

... John (Luke 7:28). At every opportunity, Jesus provided an uplifting word. He knew how important encouragement is in nourishing the human spirit. Sometimes, words of encouragement can change the whole direction of a person's life, as in the case of Andor Foldes. ... show someone else that we care for them and believe in them. Our text says that Barnabas was "a good man and full of the Holy Spirit" - this is why he looked for the best in people and tried to help them along. That's just how it is when we are moved ...

3180. Our God Delivers!

Daniel 3:1-30

Sermon

Erskine White

... them of their faith. It is in the most pastoral sense that I say: there are but two ways to die. One is a death which kills the body but preserves the spirit. The other death kills the spirit while the body still lives. Those who fearfully bowed before Babylon's idol, and those who live today in nuclear numbness, are alive only in body, not in spirit. This is no way to live! It is a living, lingering death. Now, of course, we are talking about the very essence of the Cross and thus, the heart of Scripture ...

3181. A Perfect Prayer

Sermon

Erskine White

... them a new commandment: "Love yourself and forget about your neighbor." As the service ended with some very moving gospel music, I saw the same woman who had complained to me earlier. She was standing up with her arms raised high in the air, as if filled with the Holy Spirit. And I was sick at heart. I wanted to go over and shake her out of her ecstasy! I wanted to speak to her the words of the prophet: "I hate, I despise your [praises], and I take no delight in your [worship]. Take away from Me the noise ...

3182. Joseph's Story

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

Erskine White

... to be afraid to take Mary as my wife. Her fantastic story was true; this Child within her really had been conceived by the Holy Spirit. I tell you: my whole attitude was changed that night. Whereas once I was angry and feeling sorry for myself, now I felt blessed. Now ... and this girl you say you love so much is just a tramp." Their laughter hurt, but as I thought more about this Holy Spirit business, it began to make more sense to me. How else could it happen? How else could God come into the world? Jesus was ...

3183. When Christians Disappoint

Acts 5:1-11

Sermon

Erskine White

... the core and essence of the church, not the people who bear His name. The church is the physical and human entity we see in the world, but the church is also a spiritual entity which transcends the world, existing beyond time and place. She is promised the Spirit of her Risen Lord and this is what sustains her. This is what draws us to the church and keeps us here - the spiritual essence is Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ alone. The truth is, if the church depended on the goodness and grace of Christians to ...

3184. What Color Is Your Balloon?

Acts 2:1-13

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... in such a way that all could understand. Many were afraid, other people thought they were drunk. But Peter knew that something very special was happening that only God could make come true. He knew that all of these people with different languages were being filled with the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a gift of God that brings us all together. That's what the balloons are all about. They stand for all of the people of different languages who came together on a certain day and were filled with the Holy ...

3185. Keeping the Temple Clean

1 Corinthians 6:19

Children's Sermon

... and that's all the cleaning that was ever done. What would happen to the windows or the beautiful wood? (Let them respond.) It wouldn't stay beautiful very long. Just the candlesticks would be clean. Our lesson today says that our bodies are like temples for God's Spirit to live in. If our bodies are like temples we have to take care of our bodies just like someone would take care of a temple or cathedral. Can you help me think of ways to take care of our bodies? (Let them respond. Some of the answers might ...

3186. Epiphany 4

Psalm 71:1-24, 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Luke 4:14-30

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George Bass

... is accounted dead before you. Grant this for the sake of your only Son Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen." The Psalm Of The Day Psalm 71:1-6, 15-17 (RC, E, L) - This is one of those ... and cares for all of his own. The Christian life begins with faith as a response to God's activity in Jesus and the Holy Spirit, it grows into the expectation of that which is yet to come - life forever in the kingdom of God - and it expresses itself in worship ...

3187. Ash Wednesday

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

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George Bass

... also anticipates the resurrection and the new life in Jesus Christ: Make me hear of joy and gladness, that the body you have broken may rejoice. Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God,and renew a right spirit within me. After this psalm, Psalm 103 adds its refrain: Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy Name. Bless the Lord, O my soul and forget not all his benefits. (vv. 1, 2) The cross is remembered by those who sing or ...

3188. Easter Sunday

John 20:1-9, Acts 10:23b-48, Isaiah 51:1-16, Exodus 15:1-21, Colossians 3:1-17, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Luke 24:1-12

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George Bass

... in sincerity and truth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen." Most of the books of worship have contemporary versions of classic Easter prayers, few, ... 's beyond the realm of scientific inquiry. It belongs to the field of faith. 5. So, listen to the message, ponder it, and allow the spirit of God to touch your heart and mind until you can say with all of your heart, soul, and mind, "It may not make scientific sense, ...

3189. Advent 2

Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 3:1-20, Philippians 1:1-11

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George Bass

... sent your messengers the prophets to preach repentance and prepare the way for our salvation: Give us grace to heed their warnings and forsake our sins, that we may greet with joy the coming of Jesus Christ our Redeemer; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and for ever. Amen." The Psalm Of The Day Psalm 126 (RC, E, L) - As one of the Psalms of Ascent, sung by the Jewish pilgrims as they went up to Jerusalem for Passover, this, too, is an exercise in realized eschatology, but only ...

3190. Proper 4

Luke 7:1-10, Psalm 117:1-2, 1 Kings 8:22-61, Galatians 1:1-10

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... us all. Help us to hear and to do what you command, that the darkness may be overcome by the power of your light; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Indirectly and implicitly, this collection calls upon God to work in us through the Word and the Spirit that we might respond thankfully and obediently to God's love in Jesus Christ." The Psalm Of The Day Psalm 96:1-9 (E) - This psalm finds multiple use in the several lectionaries. It was last used by The Book Of Common Prayer on the Second Sunday after ...

3191. Proper 5

Luke 7:11-17, 1 Kings 17:7-24, Galatians 1:11-24

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George Bass

... make us have perpetual love and reverence for your holy name, for you never fail to help and govern those whom you have set upon the sure foundation of your loving kindness; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen." The second collect picks up the theology mentioned above and in conjunction with the festivals of John the Baptist, Saint Peter, and Saint Paul. This prayer is to be used on the Sunday "closest to June 29:" "Almighty God ...

3192. Proper 9

Galatians 6:11-18, Galatians 6:1-10, 1 Kings 21:1-29, Isaiah 66:1-24, Psalm 66:1-20, Luke 10:1-24

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George Bass

... real presence of Jesus Christ, but those who reject it reject Jesus, as well. In verses 17-20, the 70 return, exuberant in their joy at the power they have had, only to hear Jesus say to them that they are not to rejoice in what they have accomplished - the Spirit actually released the power - but that their "names are written in heaven." SERMON SUGGESTIONS Luke 10:1-12, 16 (17-20) (L); 10:1-12, 16-20 (E); 10:1-12, 17-20 (RC, C) - "The Peace Beyond Understanding" The gospel of our Lord is the source of the ...

3193. Proper 10

Colossians 1:15-23, Colossians 1:1-14, 2 Kings 2:1-18, Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Psalm 69:1-36, Psalm 25:1-22, Luke 10:25-37

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George Bass

... to preach on this text for the Eighth Sunday in Pentecost, I would develop the sermon from Elisha's response to Elijah's offer: "Ask what I shall do for you, before I am taken from you." Elisha replied, "I pray you, let me inherit a double share of your spirit." Colossians 1:1-14 (E, L, C); 1:14-20 (RC) - "A Model Church." 1. The "model" church/congregation is built upon the foundation of faith in Jesus Christ; it is faithful to the Lord in its worship and liturgy, knowing that he alone is the Lord of the ...

3194. Proper 13

Luke 12:13-21, Psalm 49:1-20, Ecclesiastes 2:17-26, 2 Kings 13:10-25, Colossians 3:1-17

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George Bass

... this day, and the second collect seems obviously to have been prepared for the Gospel of the Day, Luke 12:13-21. It reads this way: "Almighty God, judge of us all, you have placed in our hands the wealth we call our own. Give us such wisdom by your Spirit that our possessions may not be a curse in our lives, but an instrument for blessing; through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord." (Note: As happens so often, the Prayer of the Day not only points to the Gospel for the Day, but it may also provide a clue as ...

3195. Proper 14

Hebrews 11:1-40, Jeremiah 18:1--19:15, Genesis 15:1-18, Luke 12:35-48

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George Bass

... break and discard those who cannot be shaped into creatures who are acceptable to him and will be discarded. 3. Repentant and thankful people, who believe that he is their loving Father, are what he is attempting to make. He is constantly shaping us through his Word and Holy Spirit. 4. Repentance occurs when people, who are aware of their sins and the evil they have done, return to the Lord in faith and penitence, allowing the Lord God to reshape them for himself. Hebrews 11:1-3 (4-7) 8-16 (E); 11:1-3, 8-16 ...

3196. Proper 20

Luke 16:1-15, Psalm 113:1-9, Psalm 130:1-8, Amos 8:1-14, Hosea 11:1-11, 1 Timothy 2:1-15

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George Bass

... your glory, you became mortal so that we might be raised from the dust to share your very being. May the children of God always bless your name from the rising of the sun to its going down, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever." Psalm 130 (LBW) - "God of might and compassion, you sent your Word into the world as a watchman to announce the dawn of salvation. Do not leave us in the depths of our sins, but listen to your church pleading for the fullness of your redeeming ...

3197. Proper 24

Luke 18:1-8, Psalm 121:1-8, Exodus 17:8-16, Genesis 32:22-32, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:2-20, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

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George Bass

... Christ you revealed your glory among the nations. Preserve the works of your mercy, that your church throughout the world may persevere with steadfast faith in the confession of your name; through Jesus Christ our Lord (who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God for ever and ever. Amen)". The classic collect for the Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost is more compatible with the emphasis on the prayer/plea in the Luke 18 Gospel for the Day: "O God, our refuge and strength, who art the author ...

3198. Proper 26

Psalm 65:1-13, Psalm 145:1-21, Psalm 32:1-11, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Haggai 2:1-9, Exodus 34:1-28, Isaiah 1:1-31, Luke 19:1-10

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George Bass

... we live. Haggai 2:1-9 - "A Temple And A Life." 1. So the prophet tells the people how to rebuild the temple of the Lord high God. They can do it because God is with them. 2. He speaks to us in every one of life's situations, "My Spirit abides among you; fear not." So many people believe that they have made a mess of their lives, but are unable to rebuild them by themselves. They are absolutely right! But that's okay, because God is available. 3. Whatever the task, and no matter how impossible it may seem ...

3199. Advent 1

Mark 13:1-31, Mark 13:32-37

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Wayne B. Keller

... . Liturgical Color: Green THE COMMUNITY GATHERS Consider this: Welcome to the party! How have you prepared for this party today? How we prepare for this weekly party will determine partly, how we prepare for the final one. The Scripture gives us signs; God gives us Spirit; the Church gives us symbols. Continue with this litany between pastor and people: Pastor: Here is God's Word to us. Don't get stuck in the past; Update your faith. God keeps on doing new things. Do you perceive them? People: Yes, we come ...

3200. Have You Accepted Jesus' Invitation?

Matthew 22:1-14

Sermon

George Johnson

... 's review. Today's sermon operates with the assumptions that: 1. God is still inviting people to the marriage feast. The Holy Spirit is still calling people to follow Jesus. God may be calling you. 2. Some have yet to accept the invitation. There are ... is beautiful, like a marriage feast. How do you accept this invitation? 1. Be obedient to the call. Say a decisive Yes. The Holy Spirit will work in your heart, in your conscience, in your inner self. There will be a nudge, a hunger, a desire to be different, ...

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