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3526. Epiphany 6

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

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John R. Brokhoff

... one of two trees a. A shrub vv. 5-6. b. A tree vv. 7-8. 3. How's your heart? (17:5-10). Need: One of the leading causes of death is heart disease. To extend life some have tried transplanted or artificial hearts. In a spiritual sense, the heart of humanity is diseased: "deceitful" and "corrupt." In a human there is no health. There is a sickness unto death. This biblical teaching is not accepted by many today, for they believe humans are naturally good and are born free from sin. It is the basic corrupt ...

3527. 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

... a. Be merciful as God is merciful v. 36. b. Forgive as God forgives v. 37. c. Give as God gives v. 38. 4. A ruler for the Golden Rule (6:31). Need: The Golden Rule is at the same time a ruler. It is not a ruler in the sense of a governmental official but a ruler by which we measure. The Golden Rule may be used to measure our expression of Christian love to others. It is a good rule to follow, but it is only meaningful when you use it to test our relationship with others. The strength ...

3528. Lent 1

Lk 4:1-13 · Rom 10:8-13 · Deut 26:1-11 · Ps 91

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John R. Brokhoff

... Philippians Paul urges us to work out our salvation as though we do not already have it. By justification we are saved, but now we are becoming what we already are. Now we are saved in "name only" and we now are being saved in the sense that justification and sanctification are one. PREACHING POSSIBILITIES Preaching During Lent Preaching during Lent should be done in the light of the cross. Lent is cross time. Since the trend is to eliminate mid-week Lenten services because of the busyness of the times, it ...

3529. Lent 2

Philippians 3:12-4:1, Genesis 15:1-18, Luke 13:31-35, Jeremiah 26:1-24

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John R. Brokhoff

... that he has a work to do and a mission to fill and no enemy is going to stop him. He knows his end will not be in Herod's jurisdiction, for he is sure that his death will occur in Jerusalem which has killed other prophets. Jesus has a sense of destiny and this erases any fear he might have of even his worst opponents. 3. How (v. 34). This word expresses the desire and intense longing of Jesus for his people to turn to him for life and salvation. Not once does he appeal to them to repent, but ...

3530. Lent 5

John 7:45--8:11, Luke 20:9-19, John 12:1-11, Philippians 3:12-4:1, Philippians 3:1-11, Isaiah 43:14-28

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John R. Brokhoff

... Jesus. It was more than a romantic love; it was deeper and more meaningful. Among the women who loved him was Mary of Bethany. She serves as a model for us in the love we want to have for Jesus. Outline: More love for Christ a. Understanding of Jesus: Mary sensed Jesus' passion was near v. 7. b. Gave only the best to Jesus: costly ointment v. 3. c. Gave her self in humility: dried his feet with her hair v. 3. 2. Before your loved one dies (12:1-8). Need: Some people wait until a loved one dies to ...

3531. Passion Sunday

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

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John R. Brokhoff

... . The Servant is successful in taking the suffering because of his confidence in God's presence and help. God was near and ready to help. Though God allows suffering, he sustains the sufferer who suffers for his sake. When Jesus cried, "My God, why?" we sense the trauma and tragedy of God's apparent withdrawal. Epistle: Philippians 2:5-11 1. Equality (v. 6). Paul claims that Jesus before the Incarnation was on an equality with God "very God of very God," as the Creed says. If he were equal with God ...

3532. Proper 10

Colossians 1:1-14, Amos 7:10-17, Luke 10:25-37

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John R. Brokhoff

... Outline: The parable of the Good Samaritan still speaks. a. Condition v. 30. Today's victims of crime and violence. It is a tough world that shows no mercy to innocent people. b. Carefree vv. 31, 32. Tragedy is that people are care-free from any sense of responsibility to go to the rescue, to help the afflicted due to apathy and indifference. This includes religious people whom you expect to help people in need. This leads to the question: who is my neighbor? Is my neighbor the starving children in Somalia ...

3533. Proper 11

Amos 8:1-14, Luke 10:38-42, Colossians 1:21-28

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John R. Brokhoff

... to complain to Jesus about Mary -- v. 40. 2. Foolish to have her values confused -- v. 41. 3. Foolish to miss the better things of life -- v. 42. b. Mary's wisdom -- vv. 39, 42. 1. Seized the opportunity to confer with Jesus. 2. Listened and learned -- v. 39. 3. Sense of true value: "Mary has chosen the good part" -- v. 42. 2. The one need of people 10:41-42. Need: Was Jesus right when he told Martha that "one thing is needful," and Mary chose to fulfill the need by sitting at his feet to learn from Jesus ...

3534. Proper 27

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Haggai 2:1-9, Luke 20:27-40

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John R. Brokhoff

... and meets with his people for worship. If anything is to be done to improve conditions, we must first realize how bad or serious the situation is. Do we know and realize the sad state of affairs we are in as a world with nuclear weapons? Do we sense the decadence in contemporary society? Are we aware how lethargic and apathetic the church is today? 2. Courage (v. 4). The exiles face a mammoth task: the re-building of the temple to be even greater in splendor than the one built by Solomon. They are only a ...

3535. Proper 5

Lk 7:11-17 · Gal 1:11-24 · 1 Ki 17:17-24

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John R. Brokhoff

... . Not by research - a discovery of the truth b. Not by reason - a list of logical propositions c. But by revelation - a gift from above 2. Is There a Plan for Your Life? 1:15-16. Need: It is obvious that many lives are in confusion because they sense no purpose or plan for their lives. The old traditional position that God has a separate plan for each life has largely been dropped. The result is that lives are purposeless and distracted. Paul expresses a conviction that God had a plan for him even before he ...

3536. Proper 8

Luke 9:57-62, Galatians 5:16-26, 2 Kings 2:1-18, Luke 9:51-56

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John R. Brokhoff

... live on love alone. Is the law of love the only one we need to obey? It seems as though Paul was the first to offer "situation ethics." This text needs to be considered in the perspective of the total Bible. Love fulfills all the laws in the sense that love obeys the other commands. One cannot kill, nor steal in the name of love. "Love your neighbor as yourself" is only one half of a command to love. Paul is assuming that Christians love God who in Christ justified them. Love of neighbor is possible only ...

3537. Proper 9

Galatians 6:1-10, 2 Kings 5:1-27, Luke 10:1-24

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John R. Brokhoff

... advise patients to express their anger. But should there be anger in the first place? 3. Wash (v. 12). To wash is to be cleaned. Naaman was ordered to wash in the Jordan. Can washing in ordinary water cleanse one of an incurable disease? It doesn't make sense. God's way is not our way. For Naaman, cleansing of leprosy came only when he learned to obey God's Word through the prophet. Christians have the water of baptism by which they are cleansed of their leprosy of sin in obedience to God's command to ...

3538. Reformation Sunday

Jn 8:31-36 · Jer 31:31-34 · Rom 3:19-28

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John R. Brokhoff

... be a Christian. Being a Christian, according to Paul, is no reason for boasting. There is nothing to boast about, because we have nothing to do about being or becoming a Christian. We are made Christians by God's grace. Since some church members are afflicted with a sense of spiritual superiority, this sermon is needed. Outline: We have no reason to be proud. a. All of us are sinners -- v. 22. b. All of us fail to get right with God by self-effort -- v. 20. c. All of us are acceptable to God through faith ...

3539. Transfiguration

2 Corinthians 3:7-18, Exodus 34:29-35, Luke 9:28-36

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John R. Brokhoff

... before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. In the former Lectionary, there was a pre-Lenten season of three Sundays to make a transition from Epiphany to Lent, and to prepare for Lent and motivate the people to observe Lent. In a sense, Transfiguration Sunday must now fulfill this purpose. In Luke's account of the Transfiguration, Jesus discusses with Moses and Elijah his upcoming "exodus" or "departure" and what he was going to accomplish at Jerusalem. This lends itself to the preacher's introduction ...

3540. Christmas 1

Hebrews 2:5-18, Colossians 3:1-17, 1 Samuel 2:12-26, Luke 2:41-52

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John R. Brokhoff

... God under Eli. 2. Jesus at age 12 was in his Father's house. d. Both grew 1 Samuel 2:26; Luke 2:52 Gospel: Luke 2:41-52 1. The best place to find Jesus (2:41-52). Need: Who is lost Is Jesus or are we? In a sense we do not find Jesus, but he finds us, for he came to seek and save the lost. On the human side, like the Greeks, "We wish to see Jesus." Jesus' parents were searching for Jesus in the wrong places and among the wrong people. They found him in the ...

3541. You Now Have Set Your Servant Free

Isaiah 25:1-12

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Barbara G. Schmitz

... them; rejoice in them; remember them; celebrate them. Give thanks for all the goodness and courage which have passed from the life of N. into the lives of others. Give thanks for a life's task faithfully and honorably performed. Give thanks for N.'s sense of humor and love and affection and strengths. Keep gratitude alive. Finally, in the story of the Presentation, we read that as Simeon picked up Jesus in his arms, he recognized the infant Jesus as the long-expected Messiah. And then the old man Simeon ...

3542. The Sting Of Death

1 Corinthians 15:12-34

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Barbara G. Schmitz

Perhaps it makes sense to state the obvious right up front. Here we are, gathered on this well-known day in the church year, Good Friday. This is the one day where the main thought on our minds is Jesus' death, the cross, his suffering and crucifixion. It's the day we Christians, near ...

3543. Advent 2

Isaiah 12:2-6, Zephaniah 3:14-20, Luke 3:7-18, Philippians 4:4-7

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B. David Hostetter

... joy in the Lord because you have enabled us to put into practice some of the lessons that Jesus and the apostles have taught us, and to follow the good example of others, old and young, who have also been following Christ. We have no higher joy than the sense of your presence and the love you show us again and again. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Holy One of Israel, Christ of the church, we gather here as sons and daughters of the faithful, to make our deeds known in the community where we live, and to declare ...

3544. Epiphany 5

Luke 5:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... OF CONFESSION God-in-hiding, you catch us unawares. In frightening circumstances, we find ourselves saying: "What did I do to deserve this?" In incredibly good times, we find ourselves saying, "What did I do to deserve this?" Whenever we encounter you unexpectedly, a sense of guilt may catch us and we want you to go away. But we would rather have your forgiveness than your absence, your purging than your rejection. Forgive our sins and prepare us to serve you, through Jesus our Savior. Amen. DECLARATION OF ...

3545. For Pentecost Sunday

Acts 2:1-21

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B. David Hostetter

... and to give us peace. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Have faith, the day of God's peace will come. Go forward with Christ to meet it. Prayer of the Day Giver of Peace, banish our fears and our sense of loneliness. Call to our minds all that Jesus has told us and strengthen us to follow faithfully and to speak clearly of your love for all in Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving Universal Mind, Universal Linguist, Universal Advocate ...

3546. Doubting Thomas

John 20:19-23

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Richard A. Jensen

... do you want from me? Enough is enough. There's just too much about church and all that I just can't believe." "What can you believe about it all?" Sophia asked. "Jesus," Tommy blurted out after a few moments of silence. "I like Jesus. He makes a lot of sense to me at times. There's some very good advice about life in his teachings. But to buy into Jesus I've got to buy into too much other stuff that is not helpful at all. In fact, it just confuses the issue. Take this Virgin Mary business, for example ...

3547. The Laughter Of Faith

Genesis 17:1-27, Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 21:1-7

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Richard A. Jensen

... 't believe that God can keep this promise. The Lord has to scold Abraham a bit for his unseemly laughter. "No," God says firmly, "your wife shall bear you a son, and you shall name him Isaac" (Genesis 17:19). The Lord, it seems, also has a sense of humor. The name Isaac means: "he laughs." Very soon thereafter the Lord visited Abraham in the guise of three messengers. Abraham and Sarah scurried around like mad making their home suitable for a visit from the Lord. They put on their finest spread. As the meal ...

3548. The Glory And The Pain

Luke 9:28-36

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Richard A. Jensen

... in church every Sunday. There was a space reserved for him in the last row where his wheelchair would easily fit. Through the cajoling of his pastors Pete also served many terms on the church council. He was one of the leaders of his congregation. His common sense and his faith tested-by-fire helped him to pierce to the core of many of the issues that faced the congregation. He was blind but he could see things that most people could never see. He was immobile of body but mobile of mind and thought. When ...

3549. Advent 2

Luke 3:1-20

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Dennis Koch

... to be made straight. We frequently stumble into rough places which need to be made smooth. People abuse people. Streets are unsafe. Values are determined by majority vote. Ethics are shaded by the "bottom line." There are times when we lose our sense of direction and we are drawn off the course which you have set before us. Yes, we are waiting, Lord!Transform our waiting into creative waiting. Let our waiting be characterized by: Authenticity! Compassion! Self-giving! Joy! Lord, empower us to be faithful ...

3550. Easter 6

John 14:15-31

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Dennis Koch

... , which, if kept, will guarantee the presence of God and the Christ; (2) the Holy Spirit, as a teacher and reminder of these words; (3) an unearthly peace; (4) a promise of his future coming (though whether this reference is to be taken in the apocalyptic sense is unclear). Liturgical Color White Suggested Hymns Dear Christians, One And All One There Is, Above All Others Easter 6 O God, when we take an honest look at our lives, we must admit that it is often difficult to perceive your presence. We know that ...

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