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301. Prayers for the Sundays After Easter

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Rolland R. Reece

... our lives. To know that he felt the ache of tiredness that comes with a hard day's labor; the temptations that lure and pull at selfish motives; the full, bitter sting of complete rejection that breaks the heart, and yet did not succumb to self-pity or hostility, is for us an open door to hope. Help us to receive him who alone gave us the victory to overcome the destruction of life. We thank you for the members and friends of this congregation who give themselves that your good news might be proclaimed in ...

302. Prayers for Memorial Day, Election, Thanksgiving

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Rolland R. Reece

... we pray. Amen. Sometimes, O Sovereign God, when we look at the meagerness of our gifts and abilities, we wonder what help we can possibly bring to meet the great needs of mankind. What wisdom can we share with the Arab and Israeli nations embroiled in hostilities and disputes that go back centuries? What resources can we share with former Communist states that now try to fit themselves into a democratic way of life? What is it we can do to reverse the ways of hatred, starvation, and fear that conspire to ...

303. God's Gift Is For All

Acts 11:1-18

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Rodney Thomas Smothe

... : "Why should the church be bribed with money to do what the gospel of Jesus Christ compels it to do?" Ouch! Christ's message of redemption and hope begins with a personal response to share the story of Christ's salvation in the midst of a hurting and hostile world. God's gift is for all; not just people like us, not just for people we feel comfortable around, not just people who will join our churches, not just people who sit on our pews, not just people who live in our neighborhoods, not just people who ...

304. Joy For The Journey

Drama

Karren Boehr

... t you just a little angry? ANNA: (Hesitates as though thinking) Are you afraid? Are you angry? You are doing the same thing? SARA: (Sighing) I've cried so much, my heart is numb. I knew Adam was restless, but to take a new wife across a hostile land just for the sake of adventure -- (Fearfully) Do you know how many of this wagon train already lay beneath this God-forsaken sod? ANNA: (Quietly) Yes ... SARA: To answer your question -- yes, I'm afraid. Yes, I'm angry! ANNA: (Pauses, looks off into the distance ...

305. Have Patience and Courage

Isaiah 2:1-5, Isaiah 2:6-22

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James Wilson

Call To Worship Leader: Let all who love the Lord wait upon God's holy deliverance. People: But the times are hard and the land is hostile. Leader: Yet the Lord hears every plea of our hearts. We are not left alone. People: Then let us take comfort in the mighty arm of the Lord, Leader: And let us lift our voices in loving praise. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, hear ...

306. The Season Of Renewal

John 13:1-17

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Wayne H. Keller

... with the daily newspaper. Some ideas for the bulletin; some ideas for the pastor: 1. Simulate the washing of the people's feet as they enter the sanctuary, by shining their shoes. Be prepared to have some reject the act; be prepared for the hostility of others. 2. The end is near -- Jesus knew it; disciples sensed it; clergy demanded it; people seconded it. 3. Judas pushed Jesus to fulfill Judas' expectations; Peter denied that he ever knew Jesus; Mark, scared to death, ran naked into the hills; disciples ...

307. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 10:1-12

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Wayne H. Keller

... Include the themes of covenants and invitations. CELEBRATING OUR FORGIVENESS Call to Confession Marriage provides the greatest potential for the deepest growth that humans can have. And most begin with high hopes. Many end in the depth of despair and hostility. Consider the games we play in our marriage and families which cause pain and anguish. (Thirty seconds of silence.) When Eric Berne developed his theory about the "Games People Play," he identified one titled, "If It Weren't For You ..." Basically ...

308. Gifts of Lent VII: Joseph Gives His Tomb

John 19:38-42

Drama

Donald Neidigk

... of God. The more I contemplated these words, the more truthful they seemed. I was certainly not pleased with myself. How I wished I could be born again. How I wished I could have a new beginning in my life. Is that something you've ever wished? Hostility against Jesus grew within the Sanhedrin. Charges made in ignorance became more and more reckless. The temple guard was ordered to arrest Jesus. But after finding him and hearing him speak, they couldn't do it. "No one ever spoke the way this man does," the ...

309. Designated Son Of God

Romans 1:1-17

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Frank Luchsinger

... Son, lived up to his designation and to his name. The Son Designates Others So God decided to do something new and brought the long- expected One into the world in an unexpected way. His parents were commoners and transient, and soon would be the focus of hostility. And yet he brought hope, and yet he was hope. Of course, this is but the beginning of his story. The designated Son of God comes into the world and designates others. A woman by the well is designated through forgiveness, the blind are made to ...

310. Moving At The Speed Of Light: On The Mountain

2 Peter 1:12-21

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Frank Luchsinger

... boats for his troops, and for the elephants, he built earth- covered rafts. But how would they find their way in the Alps? Some friendly, local Gallic leaders assigned guides to help with the complicated Alpine passes, but many Alpine natives were hostile. As Hannibal and his ten thousands threaded the precipitous mountain paths, local residents rolled heavy stones down upon man and beast from the heights above. His descent on an icy base covered with fresh snow caused animals and soldiers to founder, and ...

311. All Saints

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

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John R. Brokhoff

... Beasts (v. 3). In a dream Daniel saw four beasts coming out of the sea. In Old Testament thought, the sea was identified with evil. Thus, in Revelation it says that in the new earth and heavens the sea is no more. The beasts represent four hostile world powers: Babylonia, Media, Persia, and the Greek empire. "Beasts" is an appropriate word for kingdoms opposed to God's Kingdom. A beast is out to hurt and kill, ferocious and wild. The kingdoms of the world, then and now, persecute God's people. 2. Terrified ...

312. Easter 6

Jn 14:15-31; Acts 15:22-29, 16:6-15; Rev 21:22--22:5

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John R. Brokhoff

... from earth for heaven. They were very close to each other. Each could say to Jesus, "I could not live without you." If he left, who would lead, guide, comfort, and encourage them? It was a distressing thought that their dear leader would abandon them in a hostile world. We are in the world without the physical presence of Jesus. We share with the disciples the need for coping with his absence. In the Gospel, Jesus prepares the disciples for his departure. Sermon: "I go away." a. Be at peace John 14:27. b ...

313. Baptism of Our Lord

Luke 3:21-38, Luke 3:1-20, Isaiah 43:1-13, Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts 8:9-25, Acts 10:23b-48

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John R. Brokhoff

... 's servant. To be this the church needs to be anointed by the Spirit. (v. 1) As servant, the church will not use force but the compassion of love to attain her goals. (vv. 2, 3) She will not be discouraged in her work -- in spite of setbacks in a hostile world. (v. 4) What is the work of the church in the world? What are her goals and purposes? The Lesson gives the answer: (1) to bring justice to the nations (v. 1); (2) to be a covenant to the people (v. 6); (3) to be a light to the ...

314. Epiphany 4

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

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John R. Brokhoff

... sermons. "Be not afraid of them for I am with you to deliver them." (Jeremiah 1:8) Jesus was also delivered from the crowd who intended to kill him. Moreover, both Jeremiah and Jesus had a universal concept of religion: Jeremiah was to preach to "nations and kingdoms"; Jesus aroused hostility by referring to the prophets' attention to Gentiles. The Prayer deals with the "dangers which surround us." Lesson 2 is the third in the series on the Spirit.

315. 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

... this course of action, there would be no end to the conflict, hatred, and violence. In these verses Jesus is teaching a revolutionary ethic. We are not to return the hatred the enemy has for us, not to retaliate by seeking revenge. Jesus said that the hostility must end with the Christian, by loving, blessing, giving, and praying for the enemies. It is an ethic of non-retaliation. 2. Credit (vv. 32-34). When we pay more than the amount owed, we are given credit for the balance. Jesus teaches that we should ...

316. Epiphany 8

Luke 6:37-42, Isaiah 55:1-13, Jeremiah 7:1-29, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, Luke 6:46-49

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John R. Brokhoff

... . 2. Sting (v. 56). A "sting" is the cause of death. Paul says that sin is the cause of death. Sin often leads to physical death, but Paul here is speaking of spiritual death. Death is separation from God. Sin causes separation, estrangement, divorce, and hostility between God and his creatures. Because Christ removed sin by becoming sin for us, death no longer has a sting for believers. 3. Therefore (v. 58). We are living in a between-times era: between Christ's departure and return to earth. Now we know ...

317. Passion Sunday

Isaiah 50:1-11, Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:1-11

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John R. Brokhoff

... in the light of previous Sunday morning sermons, mid-week subjects, and projected Holy Week services. 1. 23:1-5 Are you the king of the Jews? (A possible link with Palm Sunday) 2. 23:6-12 Pilate and Herod become friends. Theme: the estranged and hostile can be reconciled by the Reconciler. 3. 23:13-16 Pilate's confession of Jesus' innocence. Theme: the sinlessness of Jesus; the injustice of the trial, the Lamb without spot as a sacrifice for sin. 4. 23:18-25 The people's choice of Barabbas. Theme: Jesus ...

318. Proper 19

Luke 15:1-7, Luke 15:8-10, Jeremiah 4:5-31, 1 Timothy 1:12-20

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John R. Brokhoff

... be grateful is to be aware of what God has done and given us. He thanks God for strength to do his work, thanks for his appointment to God's service (he did not volunteer for the job), and above all, thanks for the mercy of forgiving him his once hostility to the church. 2. Save (v. 15). One thing is sure, Jesus came to "save" sinners. He did not come primarily to preach good news, nor to teach new truths, nor to perform miracles to demonstrate the power of God. No, he came to save sinners. For this reason ...

319. Proper 23

Luke 17:11-19, Jeremiah 29:1-23, 2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

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John R. Brokhoff

... , you cannot hate the person. The prayer is for the enemy's good, peace, and prosperity. Jeremiah's advice preceded Jesus' teaching that we should love our enemies and pray for them. If you do, you will be blessed. Eventually you will overcome your enemy's hostility toward you. Epistle: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 1. Remember (v. 8). Jesus wanted us to remember him and so he commanded that we should keep the Lord's Supper in remembrance of him. It is therefore appropriate for Paul to ask Timothy to remember Jesus ...

320. Proper 22

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

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B. David Hostetter

... to strife and discord that escalates into confrontation and conflict? We find it simpler to question your patience with humanity than to take some responsibility for what we could do to calm the distressed, relieve the anger of the disturbed, or pacify the hostility of the aggressive. Forgive our lack of hope that the future could be better than the past and that our faithfulness could make some difference, through your ever-hopeful Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. Prayer of Assurance Eternal God, we live in the ...

321. Bad Timing

Matthew 20:20-28

Sermon

Thomas Long

... took revenge. When he returned that evening, the doctor began his story. Long ago, he recounted, the British government had sent a man to serve as envoy to Afghanistan, but as he traveled to his new post, he was attacked on the road by a hostile tribe, accused of espionage, and thrown into a shabby makeshift prison. There was only one other prisoner, and the men suffered through their ordeal together. They were poorly clothed, badly fed and mistreated cruelly by the guards. Their only comfort was a copy of ...

322. The Wheat Among The Weeds

Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Sermon

Marc Kolden

... the good seed (In baptism! See Romans 6:5, where the word translated "united" is literally "planted" with Christ in death by baptism), but living right next to, surrounded by, noxious weeds that threaten to choke us off. Christians are here portrayed as a minority in a hostile world. So, when we hear the words of Jesus to let both the weeds and the wheat grow together, that's not good news. We want our vindication -- our salvation -- to come sooner. But, how do we even know for sure that we are wheat? Can ...

323. Been There, Done That

Matthew 2:13-23

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William B. Kincaid, III

... of our own places and times of suffering with the assurance that we are never alone. The spirit of the one who knew of the suffering in Egypt and knew suffering in his own life is with us. Out of Egypt, out of pain and suffering, out of mistrust and hostility, we are called. Of course, the only way out of Egypt, the only way out of the despair that grips us, is through the pain, not around it. There are no shortcuts. There is no denying the hurt, but neither is there denying the one who leads us out of ...

324. Advent 2

Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-16, Romans 14:1--15:13

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Russell F. Anderson

... . Harmony and hospitality are attitudes found in any living church. Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 The desert experience. The gospel writer pegs John's ministry in the Judean wilderness; the significance is more than geographical. In semitic thought, the wilderness is a hostile and ominous place. It is the haunt of hunger, thirst, death, outlaws, and demons. It is home for dangerous creatures scorpions and snakes. The wilderness was considered an area of primal chaos or as cursed by God. John the Baptist went into ...

325. Easter 7

Jn 17:1-11 · Acts 1:1-14 · 1 Pet 4:12-19, 5:6-11 · Ps 68 · Ps 27 · Ps 47

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Russell F. Anderson

... in suffering necessitates seeing beyond the immediate pain to one's ultimate gain. It is difficult for American Christians to conceive how they might have to suffer for the sake of Christ. It needs to be pointed out how our culture is increasingly hostile toward traditional Christian values, as it relates to sexuality, family and economics. Outline: Introduction: Our text was written to a persecuted church, to enable them to hang in there. Peter reminds the flock that it is good and glorious to suffer for ...

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