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3226. From Father Failure to Divine Father

Romans 8:12-17

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... slaughter, exploitation and oppression. By his own design he has maimed, killed, destroyed, and threatened his own kind with extinction. And for this, the proper religious attitude is contrition, confession, and change. III Therefore, in our worship, in our religious activity, it is our desire to be, as Paul says, led by God's Spirit to become his children, rather than children of the flesh. This is to say we will stop blaming our parents for our failures, even though they may be worthy of blame. We come to ...

3227. No-fault Religion

2 Corinthians 5:6-10 (11-13), 14-17

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... , immigrated to this country to teach at Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Tillich soon attracted national attention and ascended to became one of the world's leading Protestant theologians. Although his personal moral conduct often left much to be desired, he was a very popular lecturer and preacher. Whenever he preached in James Chapel at Union Seminary, the place would be packed not only with seminarians, but also with students and faculty from Columbia and Barnard across the street. Tillich ...

3228. Are You a Taker or a Giver?

2 Corinthians 8:7-15

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Maurice A. Fetty

... childish life is insistent, demanding, highly expectant, self-centered, greedy, ready always to take and take and take with no sense of responsibility to give and give and give. The childish life wants everything and everybody to revolve around its needs and desires and demands. Typically, the childish person is always a taker, never a giver. The Christians of Corinth, Greece, to whom our text is addressed, had now moved beyond their earlier childish behavior Paul had addressed in his first letter to them ...

3229. Modeling a Necessary Future

Ephesians 2:11-22

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Maurice A. Fetty

... . One of the tall, lanky teenagers was wearing a black T-shirt with bold, white letters which said, "No One Gets Out Of Here Alive!" At first, my friend thought it was a reference to the quality of the camp food, which left much to be desired, but then he realized he was making a profound comment about our human condition. No one knows more than ministers the truth of the statement, "No One Gets Out Of Here Alive." Our succession of funerals and burials at cemeteries remind us regularly and powerfully of ...

3230. Finding Unity through Christ

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... and zinc; bronze is a fusion of copper and tin. The copper, zinc, and tin each contribute in important and unique ways to create the third metal. Brass and bronze can exist in only these ways. A river system is another example of nature's desire for unity. The Mississippi River system is a good example. The Mississippi itself is formed in the northern regions of Minnesota from a combination of several tributaries. As it flows south it combines with additional rivers, two of which, the Ohio and Missouri, are ...

3231. Strength through Diversity

James 2:1-17

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... the first person to see him after the resurrection, was a former prostitute. Jesus summarized his preferential outreach to the marginalized of Hebrew society: "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick. Go and learn what this means, ‘I desire mercy not sacrifice.' For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners" (Luke 9:12b-13). Jesus' message of love and peace was announced to a wide spectrum of people and it was delivered to create a unified society of mutual trust and ...

3232. God’s Wisdom or the World?

James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a

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Richard Gribble

... searches finds, and for anyone who knocks, the door will be opened" (Luke 11:9-10). Thus, it is clear that God will meet all of our needs. We may not receive it when we planned or in the manner we thought. We must also remember that our needs and desires are not always the same. God will, however, meet all of our needs. James does provide the proper means to choose God over the world. First, we must submit to God. Submission does not violate our free will; we should choose to make God and God's wisdom the ...

3233. Prayer: A Way of Life

James 5:13-20

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... message to make our lives a prayer. The apostle's missive is consistent with the whole of his epistle, the need to be doers of the word and not simply listen. We are challenged to transform every action of our lives into a prayer, communicating to God our desire to be his disciples. Let us, therefore, resolve today to be doers, active participants in God's life. The game of life is not won by sitting on the sidelines; we must actively participate. Let us do so by living our lives as a prayer that will help ...

3234. In Solidarity with Jesus

Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-18

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... king in an earthly sense, but rather as a servant. He made this abundantly clear to his followers: "The Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life [as] a ransom for many" (Matthew 20:28). How did Jesus manifest his desire to serve, to be in solidarity with us? First and foremost, he chose to become human and, thus, experience our daily life in every aspect, save sin. Next, Jesus associated freely with all people, but in a preferential way with those whom society had placed on the ...

3235. Like a Child

Hebrews 4:1—5:10

Sermon

Lee Ann Dunlap

... of God, made himself totally vulnerable and obedient and dependent — living his life in a state of complete reliance upon God. Because of that reliance, this great high priest goes before heaven's throne to petition the Almighty without shame or embarrassment of his need or desires. "Don't worry, it's okay," he assures us. "I'll just tell the Father, and he'll provide exactly what you need." "Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us ...

3236. Power and Compassion

Hebrews 5:1-10

Sermon

Lee Ann Dunlap

... human needs, and those of others means we recognize our weakness — our inability to attain for ourselves what is ultimately God's to give. In the process we place ourselves at the mercy of this God, who may or may not respond exactly as we desire. Prayer makes us vulnerable, but it also draws us into closer relationship with God, and in that prayer life we gain strength beyond our human comprehension. Trusting both in Christ's greatness and goodness, we come before the royal throne of heaven as the poor ...

3237. The Unshakable Foundation

Hebrews 7:23-28

Sermon

Lee Ann Dunlap

... and we might easily be speaking of the early Christian converts. Whether the plague be the devouring locust consuming the year's grain harvest, or a catastrophic illness consuming our life's savings — our fear and dread is the same, as is our overwhelming desire to fend it off. In their age or in ours, life's journey is fraught with perils that threaten to wipe us out — physically, emotionally, and spiritually, and above all else we want to survive and thrive. Almost from the beginning of our human ...

3238. View From A Height

Isaiah 40:21-31

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Frank Ramirez

... with your healing, strengthening your kingdom with us, and despite us. Hear our prayer requests today, those spoken and unspoken, and grant in your wisdom those things which are best for us. Great Lord, we praise you in our longing for your kingdom, in our pledge of peace, in our desire to minister for you and to each other. Amen. Hymns I'll Praise My Maker With My Breath They That Wait Upon The Lord The Care The Eagle Gives Her Young

3239. Drained To The Dregs

Philippians 2:5-11

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Frank Ramirez

... that large, large stone. But this is no spectator sport. This is our life, our hope, our salvation. Lord, we are sinners, and in your shadow we mean to pick up our cross, with your help, and follow. Poke us, prod us, push us, that we might fulfill our best desires for ourselves, setting aside the false gods of materialism, consumerism, and nationalism, proclaiming nothing but your cross. Amen. Hymns Man Of Sorrows Lord, I Want To Be A Christian Jesus, Keep Me Near The Cross

3240. Try Dry Bones

Ezekiel 37:1-14, Psalm 104:1-35

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Frank Ramirez

Call To Worship May the glory of the Lord endure forever; may the Lord rejoice in his works! (Psalm 104:31) Collect Open the graves of our lost desire. Clothe the bones of our skeletal discipleship. Fill us with your Spirit, so we again become your Pentecostal people. We're shifting our weight uncomfortably, Lord, because we know if we claim this new life we're going to have to get up and get moving. These bones can live! ...

3241. Comforters And Quilts

John 15:26-27, 16:4b-15

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Frank Ramirez

... God, moving, revealing, we have looked everywhere for signs of your presence and missed the wonder of your dwelling in our hearts. We will not try to control you, co-opt you for our causes, nor claim to speak for you when it is our convenience and comfort we really desire. Stand behind us, Spirit of God, and push! We let go of our will and wait expectantly for your mission to be fulfilled. Amen. Hymns Blessed Quietness There Are Many Gifts, But The Same Spirit Spirit Of The Living God

3242. Have Your Own Way Instead

1 Samuel 8:1-22

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Frank Ramirez

... today. Collect You alone are king. You alone are Lord. Our allegiance to any other things, person, or organization must come not just a distant second, but light years back of our commitment to you and your kingdom. As we balance our time and our heart's desire we pray that you will intrude, reminding us that you alone are king. You alone are Lord. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Every time we have chosen poorly, Lord, we know that you have not abandoned us, but still seek ways to redeem your people. For the ...

3243. Blind Man’s Bluff

2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Psalm 20:1-9

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Frank Ramirez

... day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob protect you! All: May he send us help from the sanctuary, and give us support from his kingdom. One: The Lord remembers all your offerings, and regards with favor your best efforts. All: May he grant us our heart's desire, and fulfill all our plans. One: May we shout for joy over God's victory, and in the name of our God set up our banners. All: May the Lord fulfill all our petitions. For now I know that the Lord will help his anointed; he will answer us from ...

3244. The Mighty Have Fallen. Are We Next?

2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, Psalm 117:1-2

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Frank Ramirez

... name. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Would that we knew the things that make for peace! How the mighty have fallen! Even now, God, you call to us, begging us to turn away from our hatred and suspicion. You take no joy in the fall of sinners, but desire earnestly that all should turn to you, and that all your children should be reconciled to each other. May we work for true peace, joyful reunion, ardent reconciliation. Let peace begin with each of us here today, and end with the restoration of your righteousness ...

3245. Adoption Papers

Ephesians 1:3-14

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Frank Ramirez

... we would make it do for us. We praise you for your people as you made us, not by whom we would exclude, condemn, or deny. God of glory, your wisdom is sufficient for us this day. Amen. Hymns Lord, Listen To Your People Praying Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring Majesty

3246. Come Away And Rest A While

Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

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Frank Ramirez

... that eludes us. Calm our hearts with your Spirit, cleanse our minds with your living word, call us as Lord to join you as living sacrifices perfected in your love. In our gathering and our going, help us to balance the needs of the moment with the desire for eternity. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord of our hours, you have set aside a special time for us to withdraw from the world. You have called us away from ambition to ease, from quantity to quality, yet so often we take your gift of sabbath and turn ...

3247. Proper 12, Proper 13

2 Samuel 11:26 – 12:13

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Frank Ramirez

... transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you alone, have I sinned, and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are justified in your sentence and blameless when you pass judgment. Indeed, I was born guilty, a sinner when my mother conceived me. You desire truth in the inward being; therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart. Amen. (Based on Psalm 51:1-6) Hymns Oh, How Deep Are The Riches Of Grace I Will Sing Of My Redeemer In The Garden

3248. God Chooses The Poor

James 2:1-13, James 2:14-26, Psalm 146:1-10

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Frank Ramirez

... live! Let your Spirit flow through us, granting us new life and vision. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Always the outsider, Lord, always the new heart in Christ. Not those of us on the board, those who have sat in these pews for decades. You love these, too, Lord, but you desire us to look outward. Let all our decisions as a church be made so as to serve those most in need of you, those most willing to follow your word. Amen. Hymns I Sought The Lord Jesus Keep Me Near The Cross Help Us To Help Each Other

3249. Stupid Questions, Real Life

Mark 10:2-16

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Frank Ramirez

... couldn't live with. Would that they — and we — approach him as the children of his day — economic burdens, marginalized, useless — and loved by Jesus. Collect Jesus, we know you love us. We approach you not with traps, but our troubles. We are children who desire your reassurance. Descend to us, we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession God of grace and law, we seek not to push the limits of your patience but to find our rest within your boundless mercy. Amen. Hymns His Name Is Wonderful Trust In Jesus (O ...

3250. Stand By Me

1 Timothy 2:1-15, Psalm 93:1-5

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Frank Ramirez

... , O Lord, forevermore. (Psalm 93) Collect God of all gifts, we gather together with grateful hearts. We lift up our voices in word and song. We have so much to thank you for. As we gather together, let us forget none of it. Our hope and desire is that you will continue to call us together as your worshiping people, receiving our thanks and granting us blessings now and forevermore. Amen. Prayer Of Confession We confess this day that there is one God, and one mediator between God and humankind, Jesus Christ ...

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