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3551. Living Faith

Genesis 24:1-67

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James Wilson

... You led Abraham's servant to Rebekah, we hear Your promise to also lead all who would live by faith today. Give us the courage to follow You, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, too often in today's world of meetings, family matters and community demands, we have failed to take the time to seek Your leadership for our lives. Forgive us, Lord, and help us to slow down long enough to seek Your guidance in even the simple things. Give us the courage to wait upon You rather than always ...

3552. Easter Day

John 20:10-18, John 20:1-9

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Wayne H. Keller

... we realize again that humanity has not yet finished its accounting with the resurrected Christ, who loves even those who hate him, ignore him, patronize him, ridicule him. So draw us now to the empty cross, to the open tomb, to the resurrected Lord, for we pray through Christ who died for us, and who lives with us. And, all the people said, (your favorite praise word). ACTS OF CONFESSION The Act of Confession The pastor will direct the meditation around "contemporary crucifixions." Read several stories from ...

3553. Epiphany 8

Mark 2:18-22, Mark 2:13-17

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Wayne H. Keller

... Walter Smith, Jr.). ACTS OF CONFESSION Introduction to the Act of Confession To those of you who travel with him, or want to travel with him, Jesus says, "Give up your Linus blankets." What Linus blankets do you need to give up? Instead of the general prayer, "Lord, forgive me for my sins," be specific. Name them. To name them is to begin to have power over them. (Three minutes of silence.) Response: (As a lead-in to Lent) "When We Are Tempted to Deny Your Son," David W. Romig, 1965; Louis Bourgeois, 1542 ...

3554. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

John 6:25-59

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Wayne H. Keller

... background of the passage and reads verses 22-25a. Crowd: Master, when did you come here? (verse 25b) Jesus: Verses 26-27. Crowd: What must we do to carry out the work of God? (verse 28) Jesus: Verse 29. Crowd: Verses 30-31 Jesus: Verses 32-33. Crowd: Lord, please give us this bread, always. (verse 34) Jesus: Verses 35-40. Reader: Verses 41-42. Jesus: Verses 43-51. Reader: This led to a fierce argument among the followers of Jesus, some of them saying, (verse 52a) Crowd: "How can this man give his body to ...

3555. Advent 3

John 1:1-18, John 1:19-28, Isaiah 61:1-11, Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

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E. Carver McGriff

... of our inward pains. 3. God has set forth certain conditions for this. In the 8th verse he is quoted this way: "For I the Lord love justice, I hate robbery and wrong...." God cannot heal those who will not be healed, and a refusal to live in this world ... joyful always, pray at all times, be thankful in all circumstances." What a healthy-minded way to live. Paul said that this is what the Lord wants us to do, so let's think about what it all means. 1. Be joyful at all times. Surely joy is something other than ...

3556. All Saints

Isaiah 25:1-12, Revelation 21:1-27, John 11:38-44, John 11:17-37

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E. Carver McGriff

... with the sound. Then Lazarus cries: "Laugh! Laugh with me! Death is dead! Fear no more! There is only life! There is only laughter." Psalm Of The Day Psalm 24 (C) -- "The earth is the Lord's and all that is in it." Psalm 23 (RC) -- "The Lord is my shepherd." Psalm 149 (E) -- "Praise the Lord!" Prayer Of The Day Be with them, O Lord, those whom we have loved and love, who have come to be with you in that better world. Keep them in love, we pray, until we are with them again, all bound together by a love ...

3557. Not Yet Quitting Time

Luke 21:5-38

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Larry R. Kalajainen

... of them in one way or another, have the end of the world in view. The prophet Malachi declares his vision of the final day of the Lord, "See, the day is coming, burning like an oven" (Malachi 4:1), and he describes that day as being both a day of judgment and of ... time. The road is long, the way is hard, we will get tired to the point of exhaustion, but the end is in view, Christ is the Lord of history, and in God's good time, the end will come -- an end that is really a new beginning. We may not be able to ...

3558. When Life Seems Out Of Control

2 Samuel 18:1-18

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Timothy J. Smith

... has vindicated you this day, delivering you from the power of all who rose up against you." David had heard that before. "Is it well with the young man Absalom?" he asked the messenger. There must have been some reluctance as the messenger replied, "May the enemies of my lord the king, and all who rise up to do you harm, be like that young man." Those words struck David like a ton of bricks. His son Absalom was dead. It did not matter how his son had died. All that mattered was that his son was dead With ...

3559. The Christmas Sign

Isaiah 7:1-25

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Paul E. Robinson

... to convince. They were too direct, too positive for Ahaz to hear. He needed a sign. Just a gentle, subtle sign. And so, reading his mind, the Lord spoke to him and said, "All right, ask for a sign, any sign! Let it be as high as the sky or as deep as the ... me and I'll give it to you." But Ahaz couldn't do it. The reason he gave was a clear example of false deference to the Lord. "Oh, I couldn't!" More likely it just wouldn't be the same to ask for a particular sign. That would be like having your parents ask ...

3560. Proper 12

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

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John R. Brokhoff

... in Christ -- v. 7. To be rooted in Christ is to be circumcised in Christ. Circumcision was a sign of entering a covenant with God. Baptism is the Christian's circumcision: enter a covenant with Christ. Now we are his, we belong to him, we live under him as our Lord. b. Be built up in Christ -- v. 7. In v. 12 Paul says we are buried and raised with Christ in baptism. We die to self and rise a new creation. This new creation is now a process of being raised ever higher into the fullness of Christ. c. Have ...

3561. Proper 22

Luke 17:1-10, Lamentations 1:1-22, 2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

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John R. Brokhoff

... of the temple v. 4. c. An enslaved people exile v. 3. 2. Why nations fall (1:5). Need: Nations like people rise and fall. Who is to blame? The people have no one to blame but themselves. Because of the people's sins, the Lord brings destruction of the nation. Usually a nation does not fall from outer attack but from internal collapse caused by sin: moral corruption. Outline: What sins will cause a nation to fall a. Idolatry the worship of false gods. b. Moral corruption wickedness. c. Hypocritical ...

3562. Proper 5

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

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John R. Brokhoff

... too much for us. Death is the final declaration of defeat. We need to hear the story of Jesus' raising the widow's son at Nain to be reminded that life is stronger than death and that this life comes from Christ. In verse 13, Jesus is called "Lord" - he is the lord of life. Outline: In Christ we have the power of new life. a. Power to comfort - v. 13: "Do not weep." b. Power to renew life - v. 14: "Arise." c. Power to restore relationships - v. 15: "He gave him to his mother." 2. When You Care Enough. 7 ...

3563. 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

... devotions. c. The habit of doing a daily good turn. d. The habit of giving God a tithe. Old Testament: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 26 1. None too little for God (2:18-20). Need: Even a small child can serve God. The little lad, Samuel, ministered to the Lord at Shiloh. Most people know the story of a boy whose thumb in a Dutch dike prevented a flood. In this sermon we are not focusing particularly on children but on all who may consider themselves too small or insignificant to serve God. The truth is that God can use ...

3564. A Sheep Of Your Own Flock

Psalm 23:1-6

Eulogy

Barbara G. Schmitz

... art with me. The promise of Scripture is that God is with us. God is with us. God also watches over us. In another Psalm, the author asks, "From where is my help to come?" And then he answers his own question: "My help comes from the Lord, because the Lord is the one who watches over you" (Psalm 121). Is that not the chief job description of a shepherd? A shepherd is like a lifeguard, whose eyes are constantly scanning the water, peeled for signs of danger. God watches over us. But unlike a human shepherd ...

3565. For All The Saints

Revelation 7:9-17

Eulogy

Barbara G. Schmitz

... and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." We pray today for N., that he [she] may rest from his [her] labors and enter into the light of God's eternal Sabbath rest (BCP p. 465). "Happy from now on," John writes, "are those who die in the Lord. So it is, says the Spirit, for they rest from their labors." But heaven and eternal life is more than just rest and peace. Listen again to this reading from the Revelations of John which we heard just a few moments ago. Here we have a picture, a painting, if ...

3566. Advent 1

Luke 21:5-38, Psalm 25:1-22

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B. David Hostetter

... those who are ready to be led by you in your way, to use what we have to clear the way for the coming of your goodness in full measure, through Mary's son, Jesus, and in the Spirit of the Christ. Amen. Psalm 25:1-10 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame;let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. Make me ...

3567. Easter 7

John 17:20-26, Psalm 97:1-12

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B. David Hostetter

... but we can testify to your goodness through the church and personally, for the sake of Jesus Christ. Amen. PSALM 97 The LORD is king! Let the earth rejoice; let the many coastlands be glad!Clouds and thick darkness are all around him; righteousness ... on every side. His lightnings light up the world; the earth sees and trembles. The mountains melt like wax before the LORD, before the Lord of all the earth. The heavens proclaim his righteousness; and all the peoples behold his glory. All worshipers of images ...

3568. Proper 12

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

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B. David Hostetter

... News! God has forgiven us all our sins, cancelling the bond which pledge us to the decrees of the law, nailing it to the cross. Friends, believe the Good News. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Live your lives in union with Jesus Christ, your Lord. Be consolidated in the faith you were taught and let your hearts overflow with thankfulness. PRAYER OF THE DAY Divine Giver, you give us what is good for us. You have given us Christ and the Holy Spirit. We want to be more responsive to those gifts ...

3569. Thanksgiving Day

Deuteronomy 26:1-15, John 6:25-59, Philippians 4:2-9, Psalm 100:1-5

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B. David Hostetter

... of our labors and we join with our neighbors in the support of this house of prayer. Receive whatever we bring through Jesus Christ your greatest gift to us. Amen. PSALM 100:1-5 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come into his presence with singing. Know that the LORD is God. It is he that made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise. Give thanks to him, bless his name. For ...

3570. Christmas 1

1 Samuel 2:12-26, Psalm 148:1-14, Colossians 3:1-17, Luke 2:41-52

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B. David Hostetter

... DEDICATION We are not so foolish, wise God, as to believe that we can buy your favor with these gifts. We make our offering and present ourselves a living sacrifice, that your will be done on earth as in heaven. Amen. PSALM 148 Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; praise him in the heights! Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his host! Praise him, sun and moon; praise him, all you shining stars! Praise him, you highest heavens, and you waters above the heavens! Let them praise the name ...

3571. Christmas 3

Jn 1:1-14 · Heb 1:1-12 · Is 52:7-10 · Ps 98

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B. David Hostetter

... 's Child, acknowledging our adoption as your brothers and sisters. We pledge our resources and ourselves, that the light shall shine on and the darkness never overwhelm it. Amen. PSALM 98 O sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory. The LORD has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations. He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. All the ends of the earth ...

3572. Easter 5

John 13:31-38

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... The World's Bleak Wilderness Jesus, Thy Boundless Love To Me Easter 5 Thank you, Lord, for filling the disciples with your Holy Spirit. Thank you, Lord, for the early church which exploded with new life, reaching out in every conceivable direction. Thank you, Lord, for your word which kindles the unstoppable flames of faith. Thank you, Lord, for the never-ending love which you freely give to all who believe in Christ. Thank you, Lord, for the light of your grace which makes possible the life of faith we now ...

3573. Easter 4

1 Peter 2:13-25, Acts 7:54--8:1a, Acts 6:1-7, John 10:1-21

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Russell F. Anderson

... gospel declares God's gracious forgiveness. We don't have Stephen's entire sermon but what we do have is mostly law. What he said was true but more than they could take. We might ask: Where is the gospel in Stephen's sermon? It is the conclusion. "Lord, do not hold this sin against them" (v. 60). The gospel ought to be clearly visible in the conclusion of every sermon and at the end of every life. The word that we hear last is often the one that reverberates in our hearts. The gospel was primarily revealed ...

3574. Lent 2

John 3:1-21, Genesis 12:1-8, Romans 4:1-25

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Russell F. Anderson

... known only to God. In a sense, we are all called to engage in a faith journey. None of us have seen the promised land, nor are we cognizant of the exact course that we must take to get there. This journey only requires that we stay close to the Lord and follow his leading. Life begins at 75. Abram embarked on his faith journey at the age of 75. He might have thought that his life was nearly over but God had other ideas. The best was yet to come. We sometimes fail to forge ahead because of human limitations ...

3575. Pentecost

1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Joel 2:28-32, John 7:25-44, Acts 2:14-41, Acts 2:1-13, John 20:19-23

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Russell F. Anderson

... the temple unbeknownst to his family and teaches the crowds, assembled for the Feast of Tabernacles. On the last day of the feast, the Lord issues an invitation not unlike the one he issued in Matthew 11:28-30. Those who had a thirst for God were invited to come ... of our feeble faith into full flame, that we might boldly witness to your love and grace, through Christ our Lord. Amen. THEOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS Lesson 1: Acts 2:1-21 Tower of Babel reversed. People of many different nations flooded into Jerusalem ...

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