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Mark 1:21-28, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Deuteronomy 18:14-22

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John R. Brokhoff

... preacher ever to come on earth. An "unclean" person is one possessed by an evil spirit. Is it strange he would be in church? This reminds us that evil is present in people who are faithful, religious persons. The devil can exist in the church. Christians are not perfect people. The church is not a museum of saints, but a hospital of diseased people in need of a cure. Old Testament: Deuteronomy 18:15-20 1. Like me (v. 15). Prophets are not the same. There are good and bad prophets. Moses was the best prophet ...

3277. Proper 13

2 Samuel 11:26--12:13a, John 6:25-59, Ephesians 4:1-16

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John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY Old Testament: 2 Samuel 11:26--12:13a The deed was done. Uriah was killed in battle and Bathsheba with David's unborn child moves into David's palace. So what? It appeared to be a perfect crime. No one asked questions and no one protested. The catch was, "The thing that David had done displeased the Lord." (2 Samuel 11:27) Now God steps into the story by sending Nathan by use of a story to bring David to a realization of his sin: "You are ...

3278. Proper 15

John 6:25-59, 1 Kings 2:1-12, 1 Kings 3:1-15, Ephesians 4:17--5:21

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John R. Brokhoff

... . 20. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 111 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." (v. 10); Psalm 147; Psalm 34:9-14 Prayer Of The Day: Almighty and ever-living God, you have given great and precious promises to those who believe. Grant us the perfect faith which overcomes all doubts." Hymn Of The Day: "How Blest Are They Who Hear God's Word"

3279. Proper 19

Proverbs 1:20-33, James 3:1-12, Mark 8:27-30, Mark 8:31--9:1

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John R. Brokhoff

... consequences are fatal. God will not answer their fervent cries when they are in trouble. But, they that listen to wisdom will be secure and live at ease. Epistle: James 3:1-12 1. Teach (v. 1). Teachers use their tongues to teach and therefore receive a stricter judgment. The perfect person makes no mistake in speaking. It is not how but what we say. 2. Small (v. 4). The tongue is a small organ but it can do a lot of good or harm. The bit in a horse's mouth gives the driver control of him. Consider how ...

3280. Proper 26

Mark 12:28-34, Hebrews 9:11-28, Ruth 1:1-22

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John R. Brokhoff

... The sacrificial Lamb of God had to be without blemish. His blood had to be pure, without the taint of sin. Polluted blood can give the recipient the disease of the donor. Some get AIDS innocently by blood transfusions tainted with the HIV virus. Jesus was the perfect lamb whose blood was pure. That is the reason for the teaching that only the blood of Christ can remove sin and restore us to God. PREACHING POSSIBILITIES Gospel: Mark 12:28-34 1. The great commandment (12:28-31). Need: It seems as though there ...

3281. Proper 27

Hebrews 9:11-28, Ruth 3:1-18, Ruth 4:13-22, Mark 12:35-40, Mark 12:41-44

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John R. Brokhoff

... entered into the presence of God in the heavens. Unlike a Jewish high priest who entered the holy of holies once a year to be in God's presence, Jesus entered a cosmic sanctuary to be with God. Only he could do this, for he alone had the purity and perfection of God. A sinner cannot enter God's presence, for sin cannot be tolerated by a holy God. Why did Jesus enter God's presence? He went there, as Esther did to the king, to intercede for us. Hear him plead for our forgiveness! 2. Himself (v. 26). Who ever ...

3282. Proper 7

2 Corinthians 6:3-13, 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Mark 4:35-41

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John R. Brokhoff

... how worn out Jesus was from his constant ministering, but it also indicates his complete relaxation resulting from his faith in God's providence and protection. It was not the sleep of a Jonah who used sleep as an escape from reality. Jesus' sleep was one of perfect trust in the Father's care. 3. Faith (v. 40). Jesus asked the men in the boat, "Have you no faith?" Scared to death from the storm, the disciples awaken Jesus and rebuke him, "Don't you care that we perish?" Jesus not care how could they ...

3283. The Holy Trinity

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

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John R. Brokhoff

... God's holiness enables us to see our sin and holiness. In a former liturgy, we prayed in the confessional, "We are by nature sinful and unclean." Our lack of consciousness of sin today is not that we do not sin, but that we do not see the purity and perfection of God. 3. Forgiven (v. 7). A sense of sin brings one to a state of despair, "Woe is me." Here we have an Old Testament case of justification by grace. Isaiah did nothing to get forgiven. He did not even plead for mercy. Forgiveness was totally God's ...

3284. Christmas 2

Ephesians 1:1-14, Jeremiah 30:1--31:40, John 1:1-18

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John R. Brokhoff

... God in him. John begins his gospel by putting it in the perspective of eternity. Before Jesus was born, the Word existed and created the universe. In the fullness of time, the Word comes in the person of Jesus who brings light, life, truth, grace and the perfect revelation of God in Jesus. He is the light that lights up everyone in Christ. John the Baptist was only a witness to that light which the darkness of sin cannot extinguish. Those who believe in the Incarnate Word become sons and daughters of God by ...

3285. John 10:11-18

John 10:1-21

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Leonard Sweet

... ’s sacrifice. Jesus, as the Good Shepherd, does not give up his life blindly. He knows that redemption awaits on the other side of death. Jesus gives up his life “in order to take it up again.” As the Good Shepherd, living with perfect knowledge of the Father, Jesus has “power” to both “lay down” and “take up again” his life. But personal “power” is not the motivating factor behind the actions of Good Shepherd Jesus. The good shepherd, who calls the sheep together, knows all his sheep ...

3286. At the Crossroads, There is a Cross.

John 10:11-18

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... next to me, a little girl comes up to the window. Here's a guy with a 50-caliber machine gun standing up between us, driver, corporal, battalion commander, sergeant major and me. The little girl hands him an American flag that she had drawn by hand and says in perfect English, we love you. I look over at the sergeant major, and I'm choked up, and he's got tears coming down his face. So I, in typical North fashion, I say, sergeant major, what's the matter? He says, "Oh, a little dust in the eyes." A few ...

3287. Servants of the Most High

Jn 15:1-8; Rom 7:7-8:2

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Brett Blair

... what it meant to be the servant of the Most High." Okay. Now, when I hear words like this, I want to respond with, "I am the Walrus, goo goo g'joob." Beatles fans will understand. This kind of Utopian Christianity is only possible in a perfect world. It is even said that John Lennon later disavowed his secular version of this starry eyed optimism, his song Imagine. Even as the best of Christians, we struggle with sin: revenge, hatred, lying, sexual desires. Paul understood the struggle. What he wanted to do ...

3288. When the Person Is Right

John 3:1-17

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Bill Bouknight

... ." He turned over on the couch, thinking this would occupy the boy for at least an hour. To his amazement, the boy was tapping his shoulder ten minutes later telling him that the job was done. The father saw that every piece of the map had been fitted together perfectly. "How did you do that?" he asked. "It was easy, Dad. There was a picture of a man on the other side. When I got him together right, the world was right." A person's world can never be right until the person is right, and that requires the ...

3289. 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

... joys that we experience in the shared intimacy of others with similar commitments to the truth. We are grateful for your patience in teaching us, your understanding through incarnational experience, your perseverance in developing our relationships. All praise to you perfect Parent, loving Brother, family Spirit. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION Generous Giver, we would emulate your generosity, making possible the sharing of bread of life at the Lord’s table, and in the gathering of your people where they live ...

3290. Proper 14

2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33, Psalm 130:1-8, John 6:25, 41-51, Ephesians 4:25–5:2

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B. David Hostetter

... grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Await God’s presence and hope in God’s word. People: We will attend as if we were looking for the first light of dawn after a dark night. INVOCATION As your Perfect Son, Jesus, went habitually to the synagogue, God of Israel and the church, so we come to this house of prayer in imitation of his faithfulness. Grant that we may see more light dawning on our minds and hearts as we hear your word and offer obedient service ...

3291. Proper 24

Job 38:17, (34-41), Psalm 104:1-35, Mark 10:35-45, Hebrews 5:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

... to the point of pain. In this we are unlike your Son and Mary’s, Jesus Christ, who suffered with us and for us. Amen Declaration of Pardon Pastor: Friends, hear the good news! Jesus Christ was named high priest by God, People: and being perfected in the school of suffering is the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. Pastor: Friends, believe the good news! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Seek true greatness through serving, not waiting to be served, but serving each other ...

3292. Proper 26

Mark 12:28-34, Psalm 146:1-10, Ruth 1:1-22, Hebrews 9:11-28

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B. David Hostetter

... ; where you lodge, we will find our eternal home; your people shall be our people, and your Eternal Parent our Eternal Parent. Death may part us from our family and friends for a while but we look for the resurrection that brings us all into one heavenly family with you, Perfect Brother, and our Gracious Parent, with the Loving Spirit. Amen

3293. Proper 28

1 Samuel 1:1-20, Psalm 16:1-11, Mark 13:1-8, Hebrews 10:1-18

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B. David Hostetter

... or action discloses the vision of truth. Be worshiped, O God, now and ever. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION True God, there are offerings for sin no longer, for by the offering of Christ have all been consecrated. What we offer then is what is being perfected for all time by that climactic sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Amen PRAYER OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION God of Israel, Lord of the church, Eternal Spirit, the offerings at the temple are succeeded by the offering of our Lord Jesus on the cross. Bless your ...

3294. Lent 5

Psalm 51:1-19, Jeremiah 31:31-34, John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:5-10

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B. David Hostetter

... been incorporated in our lives and we need a willing Spirit, new and steadfast like your obedient child, Jesus. Amen Declaration of Pardon Pastor: Friends, hear the good news! God has named as our high priest, the Son who learned obedience and was made perfect in suffering. People: Jesus Christ has become the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him. Pastor: Friends, believe the good news! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Follow the Son of Man, that where Christ is, you may serve ...

3295. Easter 5

Psalm 22:1-31, John 15:1-8, Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21

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B. David Hostetter

... Parenthood and Parent of all parents, help both parents and children to find ways of communicating openly and honestly, both hearing and being heard, so that there may be agreement that will give to each the maximum of both freedom and responsibility. Creator of the perfect and Healer of the imperfect, grant a continuance in health to those who are well and healing and recovery to those who are sick. Hear us as we name in our hearts those whose illness and injury are on our minds. Continue to provide gifts ...

3296. First Sunday of Advent

Psalm 80:1-19, Isaiah 64:1-9, Mark 13:24-37, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

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B. David Hostetter

... about us in our own neighborhood but all the nations of the world and every locale. Though you are the Creator who may destroy what you have made like a potter with a pot that is imperfect, you reshape human societies in expectation of a more perfect vessel. Continue to speak to the nations through the scriptures and the church that there may be a new heaven and new earth redeemed from rebellion and violence. As we approach another Christmas and listen for the angelic anthem of peace on earth, grant the ...

3297. Second Sunday in Lent

Genesis 17:1-27, Psalm 22:23-31, Mark 8:31-38, Romans 4:13-25

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B. David Hostetter

... especially for those we have known in our own lifetime who have taught us by word and example to be ardent disciples of Jesus Christ. We honor those who are still with us and commemorate the lives of those now in the heavenly realm. Bring us at last into that perfect society unblemished by conflict or misunderstanding and totally worshipful in the kingdom of love, through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with you Eternal One be all glory and praise. Amen

3298. Seventh Sunday of Easter

1 John 5:1-12, Acts 1:12-26, Psalm 1:1-6, John 17:6-19

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B. David Hostetter

... ; Spirit of God, loving and impartable; we have come to know and believe the love that you have for us. We are grateful for the love we share in the family of Jesus Christ, as his brothers and sisters. Your love is being brought to perfection within us through our need to seek and grant forgiveness, through our search for the full and true meaning of your Word, in the struggle to understand one another and overcome misunderstanding. For all experiences of growth and every increased capacity to love as you ...

3299. Easter 6

Psalm 98:1-9, John 15:9-17, Acts 10:23b-48, 1 John 5:1-12

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B. David Hostetter

... eternal rest for mothers whose work was never done and whose love had no limits. Grant us at the last to be united with them in your heavenly home with all whom we have loved and lost awhile. To your name Fatherly, Brotherly, Motherly God, we ascribe all majesty and perfection and love. Amen

3300. Lent 3

Exodus 20:1-21, Psalm 19:1-14, John 2:13-22, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

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B. David Hostetter

... and teachers who proclaim that covenant and the new covenant that Jesus sealed with the blood of his cross. With the good news of your grace in Jesus Christ, order the lives of your people in the spirit of the Risen Christ who taught the perfect law of love. Divine Physician, you heal our bodies, minds, and spirits, curing our ills, calming our minds, renewing our spirits. Grant your healing to all who look to you for complete wholeness and holiness. In our democratic society, grant each of us as citizens ...

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3276. Epiphany 4

Mark 1:21-28, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Deuteronomy 18:14-22

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John R. Brokhoff

3277. Proper 13

2 Samuel 11:26--12:13a, John 6:25-59, Ephesians 4:1-16

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John R. Brokhoff

3278. Proper 15

John 6:25-59, 1 Kings 2:1-12, 1 Kings 3:1-15, Ephesians 4:17--5:21

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John R. Brokhoff

3279. Proper 19

Proverbs 1:20-33, James 3:1-12, Mark 8:27-30, Mark 8:31--9:1

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John R. Brokhoff

3280. Proper 26

Mark 12:28-34, Hebrews 9:11-28, Ruth 1:1-22

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John R. Brokhoff

3281. Proper 27

Hebrews 9:11-28, Ruth 3:1-18, Ruth 4:13-22, Mark 12:35-40, Mark 12:41-44

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John R. Brokhoff

3282. Proper 7

2 Corinthians 6:3-13, 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Mark 4:35-41

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John R. Brokhoff

3283. The Holy Trinity

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

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John R. Brokhoff

3284. Christmas 2

Ephesians 1:1-14, Jeremiah 30:1--31:40, John 1:1-18

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John R. Brokhoff

3285. John 10:11-18

John 10:1-21

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Leonard Sweet

3286. At the Crossroads, There is a Cross.

John 10:11-18

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3287. Servants of the Most High

Jn 15:1-8; Rom 7:7-8:2

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Brett Blair

3288. When the Person Is Right

John 3:1-17

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Bill Bouknight

3289. 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

3290. Proper 14

2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33, Psalm 130:1-8, John 6:25, 41-51, Ephesians 4:25–5:2

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B. David Hostetter

3291. Proper 24

Job 38:17, (34-41), Psalm 104:1-35, Mark 10:35-45, Hebrews 5:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

3292. Proper 26

Mark 12:28-34, Psalm 146:1-10, Ruth 1:1-22, Hebrews 9:11-28

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B. David Hostetter

3293. Proper 28

1 Samuel 1:1-20, Psalm 16:1-11, Mark 13:1-8, Hebrews 10:1-18

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B. David Hostetter

3294. Lent 5

Psalm 51:1-19, Jeremiah 31:31-34, John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:5-10

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B. David Hostetter

3295. Easter 5

Psalm 22:1-31, John 15:1-8, Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21

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B. David Hostetter

3296. First Sunday of Advent

Psalm 80:1-19, Isaiah 64:1-9, Mark 13:24-37, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

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B. David Hostetter

3297. Second Sunday in Lent

Genesis 17:1-27, Psalm 22:23-31, Mark 8:31-38, Romans 4:13-25

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B. David Hostetter

3298. Seventh Sunday of Easter

1 John 5:1-12, Acts 1:12-26, Psalm 1:1-6, John 17:6-19

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B. David Hostetter

3299. Easter 6

Psalm 98:1-9, John 15:9-17, Acts 10:23b-48, 1 John 5:1-12

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B. David Hostetter

3300. Lent 3

Exodus 20:1-21, Psalm 19:1-14, John 2:13-22, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

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B. David Hostetter

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