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Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 61:1-11, John 1:6-8, 19-28, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

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B. David Hostetter

... has entered our sphere of life in Jesus of Nazareth, complete your saving work in our world, repairing the ravages of human disobedience and conflict so that peace may be more than a cessation of war, bombings, assassinations, plots and counterplots, and a perfect humanity finally be regained. God of the prophets, inspire our young men and our young women to dream dreams of genuine prosperity and progress and peace. When age and illness make us less productive, give us grace to make places for those capable ...

3302. Christmas Eve and Day

Psalm 96:1-13, Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 2:1-14 (15-20), Titus 2:1-15

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B. David Hostetter

... ease their suffering, and to cheer them. Grant your healing and help for those beyond our capacity to help. Sustain in unclouded faith the dying, granting them eternal rest and ultimate joy. Everlasting God, we rejoice that with you are the spirits of the righteous made perfect, the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven. By your grace in Jesus Christ receive us when we come to this life’s end, into the rest you have prepared for your faithful people. Bring us at the last to what we now hope ...

3303. Easter 5

Psalm 148:1-14, John 13:31-35, Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6

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B. David Hostetter

... found us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of hope, you promise to make all things new, to make a new heaven and a new earth. You have been patient in your desire to restore your world to its original perfection. You have shown great forbearance to belligerent and stubborn humanity. Forgive our unwillingness to be changed, to be open to others, to open the doors of the church to those quite different from ourselves. We are sorry for the petty quarrels that spoil the resemblance ...

3304. Mark 6:14-29

Mark 6:14-29

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Leonard Sweet

... ”) is described using the same term Mark uses in 5:42 for a twelve year old girl. Whatever her actual age, she is evidently young, unmarried, beautiful, and a gifted dancer. Neither Herodias nor her daughter could have anticipated the perfect grandstanding gesture Herod makes in front of all his important guests — publically swearing an oath to give his daughter “whatever you wish” (v.23). Because such oath-swearing was yet another serious moral breach with his Jewish heritage, Herod’s behavior ...

3305. John the Baptist, Sanctified Indifference, & the King of Pop

Mark 6:14-29

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Leonard Sweet

... offense against God. John’s moral integrity is what ultimately cost him his head. Who wants your head on a platter? What truth is worth your head? What truth is worth your life? John the Baptist, like all the other “prophets of old” (v.15) had perfected the art of giving offense. Have you? Let’s call the art of giving offense “sanctified indifference.” It is not that John the Baptist, or Jeremiah, or Nehemiah, or Hosea, or Zephaniah or Peter or Paul, or Jesus, or you, don’t care about staying ...

3306. Penguins in Mission

Ephesians 1:1-14

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King Duncan

... , ethics, fairness and justice, and never faltering for what one believes in. There is a saying regarding integrity, “It is better to have an enemy who keeps his word, than a friend who does not.” Living a holy and blameless life does not mean we are perfect, of course. But it does mean, by God’s grace, to be persons of character and responsibility. In the second place, says our lesson, we are chosen to live as God’s children. Listen again to Paul’s words: “In love he predestined us to be ...

3307. Lent 4

Joshua 5:1-12, Psalm 32:1-11, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

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B. David Hostetter

... And also with you. Leader: Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, O righteous, People: We shout for joy for our heart is in the right place. INVOCATION Holy, Holy, Holy God, we are righteous only as you see us in the likeness of Jesus Christ your perfect Child and our brother. Receive the worship we offer you in his name. Amen. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Generous and forgiving Parent, we are not sinless like your Son, Jesus of Nazareth. We confess our misdeeds knowing that you have reconciled us to yourself through the ...

3308. Proper 5

Galatians 1:11-24, 1 Kings 17:7-24, Psalm 146:1-10, Luke 7:11-17

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B. David Hostetter

... on baptismal robes of holiness and everlasting life by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Let us give you our life, day by day, as long as we live, timeless God, until in death you take us to higher service. Then perfect us in that service to which we are now apprenticed in Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION Mighty God, you have commanded us to make prayers and supplications for all people. Hear our intercessions in the name of Christ. We pray for our ...

3309. Proper 7

1 Kings 19:1-8, Psalm 42:1-11; 43:1-5, Luke 8:26-39, Galatians 3:23-29

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B. David Hostetter

... purpose of God. Lord of the living, you have kept us among the living but have led many of our family and friends beyond this life to the assembly of the firstborn who are enrolled in heaven, to the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect. Through Jesus, the mediator of the new covenant, bring us at last to your Holy City, and we will join with the great company of those who praise and adore you. Amen.

3310. Proper 12

Psalm 85:1-13, Hosea 1:2-10, Luke 11:1-13, Colossians 2:6-23

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B. David Hostetter

... in a godly and happy life with strong hope and unselfish love. O Lord, safeguard the freedom of us all in this land of liberty under just laws and honest government. Give us leaders who are prayerful and careful. Preserve and perfect good customs. Strengthen wholesome family life and encourage pure and genuine religion. As your inspiration alone gives us wisdom and understanding inspire our writers and scholars, artists and inventors, researchers and explorers, that all may seek to contribute to our common ...

3311. Proper 14

Psalm 50:1-23, Isaiah 1:1-31, Luke 12:32-40, Hebrews 11:1-40

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B. David Hostetter

... you actively in the days of your absence and with greater joy when we are fully aware of your presence with us. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Jesus, Master, we rejoice in the appreciation you show for the simplest services we render. You have set us a perfect example of selfless service. We honor as well those like Abraham and Sarah who have followed your leading without knowing your destiny for them. We would give thanks by our daily work as well as by our Sunday liturgy. Praise to you, God of Sarah and ...

3312. Proper 15

Psalm 80:1-19, Isaiah 5:1-7, Luke 12:49-56, Hebrews 11:29--12:2

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B. David Hostetter

... issues of principle and obedience to your Word, grant, God of grace, either that we may be found on your side, or that we may possess the humility to discover our error and to cross over to your company with Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Perfect Parent, we are grateful for the love which disciplines us, that you are not indifferent to the way we live, that you want us to learn our lessons, to improve our behavior, to share your holiness. We are thankful for the human parents, pastors, teachers ...

3313. Proper 17

Psalm 81:1-16, Jeremiah 2:4-13, Luke 14:1-14, Hebrews 13:1-25

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B. David Hostetter

... truthful and true Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. Declaration of Pardon Pastor: Friends, hear the Good News! Jesus is mediator of the new covenant. People: His sprinkled blood will purify us and make us worthy of the company of the spirits of good people made perfect. Pastor: Friends, believe the Good News! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation As you have taken the place of humility in the confession of your sins, accept the invitation to the place of honor as one of God’s children and citizens ...

3314. Proper 19

Psalm 14:1-7, Jeremiah 4:5-31, Luke 15:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-20

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B. David Hostetter

... you for the communion of all your saints. We remember with thanksgiving those most dear to us who for years, many or few, have served you as lights in the world and now shine beyond all earthly gloom in your heaven. Let their good example inspire our pursuit of the perfection you will grant us at last in the likeness of Jesus Christ, to whom with you be all honor and praise. Amen.

3315. Proper 24

Psalm 119:1-176, Jeremiah 31:27-34, Luke 18:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

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B. David Hostetter

... and friends. Grant encouragement to the depressed and sorrowful, courage to the fearful, and peace of mind to the overwrought. You are our God forever and ever and shall be our guide even unto death. We bless you for all those whom you have received into the perfect peace of Christ. We are grateful for the happy memories of their friendship in our homes and in this sanctuary. We celebrate with joy around the table of our Lord in communion with your saints in earth and heaven. Bring us at last to the pure ...

3316. Christmas 2

Psalm 147:1-20, Jeremiah 31:7-14, John 1:1-18, Ephesians 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... company of the redeemed in heaven, especially those who departed this life in the past year. Let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of your throne, O God, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit, we give all humble worship ...

3317. Second Sunday after the Epiphany

1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Isaiah 62:1-12, Psalm 36:1-12, John 2:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... by doubt or hatred. Send your people to befriend the friendless and console the bereaved. Give rest and peace to the dying. Grant that all your children may learn obedience by the things that they suffer, like him who shared our common lot, and having been made perfect, became the Author of eternal salvation to all who trust and obey him. Almighty God, we praise you that the souls of the righteous are with you and there shall no evil touch them. We bless you for those who have sailed life’s seas with us ...

3318. Advent 2

Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 3:1-6, Philippians 1:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... God, who received your Son Jesus again into glory and by your messengers promised that he will come in the same way as he was received into heaven, hasten the coming of that day when sin and death will be vanquished and we with all your faithful departed will be perfected in blessedness to the glory of your rule. And to you, our God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty, be ascribed glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

3319. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:1-28, Psalm 37:1-40, Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

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B. David Hostetter

... the heavenly places, and raised us up with him and seated us with him. We rejoice in our communion with you and all whom you have taken out of the earthly struggle against evil powers into heavenly rest from strife. Bring us at last to that same unending peace and perfect community through Jesus Christ, our Savior, to whom with you and the Holy Spirit be given joyful praise. Amen.

3320. Epiphany 6

Psalm 1:1-6, Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

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B. David Hostetter

... us in the giving of offerings the need to give ourselves as living sacrifices, holy and acceptable to you, which is our spiritual worship. Renew our minds, so that we may discern what is your will, O God—what is good and acceptable and perfect. May we live together in humility, not thinking of ourselves more highly than we ought to think. Give to leaders in both church and state strong intelligence to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. Grant unified ...

3321. Easter 3

Psalm 30:1-12, John 21:1-19, Acts 9:1-19a, Revelation 5:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... they have left for us to fulfill. Finally, reunite us all in your heavenly service when hope will give way to sight and we serve you face to face in all humility and love. To you, holy God, fatherly, brotherly, motherly, one God, be ascribed all wisdom, and love, and perfection, now and forever. Amen.

3322. Tear Down This Wall!

Ephesians 2:11-22

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King Duncan

... ’t care where you get the rocks, I want you to build that wall!” Some time later the owner came to see the progress of the work, and found a beautiful high wall. He was immensely impressed with the fine work the contractor had done. It was a perfect wall for his castle. But then he went through the wall, and was stunned to find that there was no castle! The contractor explained, “There were all these wonderful rocks in that run‑down old castle, so I used them.” (3) Be careful when you build a wall ...

3323. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Psalm 15:1-5, Micah 6:1-8, Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

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B. David Hostetter

... . People: We will commit our lives to Christ and trust the Spirit to do what is beyond our doing. INVOCATION God on high, we bow before you humbly but we cannot claim to always love kindness and do justice. Though we aspire to achieve this perfection, we can now offer only the advocacy of Jesus who has achieved such sinlessness before you. Continue the work of the Spirit in our transformation for your name's sake. Amen PRAYER OF CONFESSION Wise and mighty God, humble and gentle God, humbling and gentling ...

3324. Proper 5

Genesis 12:1-9, Psalm 33:1-12, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 9:18-26, Romans 4:13-25

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B. David Hostetter

... for the world you love and for which you gave your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of life, God of healing, God of health, though we are reluctant to say that there is no health in us, we do confess that we are not in perfect spiritual health. We are grateful that Jesus came to call bad characters, as a doctor is sent to heal the sick. Save us from the pride that prevents our taking all the prescriptions of this healer of the soul, Jesus of Nazareth. Teach us also what it means to ...

3325. Proper 6

Genesis 18:1-15, Psalm 116:1-19, Matthew 9:25-10:23, Romans 5:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... and hope. Defend the innocent, deliver the tempted, and rescue those entraped by evil and addiction. Let no trial of faith shake or embitter your children, but bring them through their ordeal purified and made stronger in their trust in you. Eternal God, your perfect Son Jesus shared our flesh and blood, so that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil. We rejoice in the faith of those who already have been received victorious in heaven through his victory ...

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3301. Advent 3

Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 61:1-11, John 1:6-8, 19-28, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

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B. David Hostetter

3302. Christmas Eve and Day

Psalm 96:1-13, Isaiah 9:1-7, Luke 2:1-14 (15-20), Titus 2:1-15

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B. David Hostetter

3303. Easter 5

Psalm 148:1-14, John 13:31-35, Acts 11:1-18, Revelation 21:1-6

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B. David Hostetter

3304. Mark 6:14-29

Mark 6:14-29

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Leonard Sweet

3305. John the Baptist, Sanctified Indifference, & the King of Pop

Mark 6:14-29

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

3306. Penguins in Mission

Ephesians 1:1-14

Sermon

King Duncan

3307. Lent 4

Joshua 5:1-12, Psalm 32:1-11, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

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B. David Hostetter

3308. Proper 5

Galatians 1:11-24, 1 Kings 17:7-24, Psalm 146:1-10, Luke 7:11-17

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B. David Hostetter

3309. Proper 7

1 Kings 19:1-8, Psalm 42:1-11; 43:1-5, Luke 8:26-39, Galatians 3:23-29

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B. David Hostetter

3310. Proper 12

Psalm 85:1-13, Hosea 1:2-10, Luke 11:1-13, Colossians 2:6-23

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B. David Hostetter

3311. Proper 14

Psalm 50:1-23, Isaiah 1:1-31, Luke 12:32-40, Hebrews 11:1-40

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B. David Hostetter

3312. Proper 15

Psalm 80:1-19, Isaiah 5:1-7, Luke 12:49-56, Hebrews 11:29--12:2

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B. David Hostetter

3313. Proper 17

Psalm 81:1-16, Jeremiah 2:4-13, Luke 14:1-14, Hebrews 13:1-25

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B. David Hostetter

3314. Proper 19

Psalm 14:1-7, Jeremiah 4:5-31, Luke 15:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-20

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B. David Hostetter

3315. Proper 24

Psalm 119:1-176, Jeremiah 31:27-34, Luke 18:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

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B. David Hostetter

3316. Christmas 2

Psalm 147:1-20, Jeremiah 31:7-14, John 1:1-18, Ephesians 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

3317. Second Sunday after the Epiphany

1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Isaiah 62:1-12, Psalm 36:1-12, John 2:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

3318. Advent 2

Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 3:1-6, Philippians 1:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

3319. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:1-28, Psalm 37:1-40, Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

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B. David Hostetter

3320. Epiphany 6

Psalm 1:1-6, Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

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B. David Hostetter

3321. Easter 3

Psalm 30:1-12, John 21:1-19, Acts 9:1-19a, Revelation 5:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

3322. Tear Down This Wall!

Ephesians 2:11-22

Sermon

King Duncan

3323. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Psalm 15:1-5, Micah 6:1-8, Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

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B. David Hostetter

3324. Proper 5

Genesis 12:1-9, Psalm 33:1-12, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 9:18-26, Romans 4:13-25

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B. David Hostetter

3325. Proper 6

Genesis 18:1-15, Psalm 116:1-19, Matthew 9:25-10:23, Romans 5:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

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