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3576. How Much Sin Is Too Much?

Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20

Sermon

William B. Kincaid, III

... get away with. Instead, we awake with a devotion that explores how we can live each day more fully aware of God's guiding presence. We learn to ask new questions. How can I make choices for God in my work place? How can my personal habits better reflect a sense of God's presence in my life? How can I treat my neighbors in such a way that they feel the love of God through me? How can I free my life of the trappings and clutter in order to live more focused on the ways of God? What new ...

3577. Prayer And Compassion Fatigue

Matthew 14:13-21

Sermon

Roger G. Talbott

... and their problems. I don't want to talk to anyone today except the fish." Of course, there's always one worrywart who feels guilty about taking a day off who says, "Yes, but people have so many needs and Jesus does them so much good." The others have more sense: "Hey man, there's only so much to go around. Can't you see that Jesus is exhausted? He's the one who suggested this. After all, he's only human. We're all only human. We've got to take care of ourselves or we aren't going to ...

3578. Why Not Walk On What Jesus Walked On When He Walked On Water

Matthew 14:22-36

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Roger G. Talbott

... okay as long as he had his eyes on Jesus. It was when he looked at the waves that he began to sink. Then Jesus pulled him out and asked, "You of little faith, why did you doubt?" There is a note of sadness in that question. We have the sense that not just Peter, but maybe humanity itself missed an opportunity to move to a new level of faith. I said earlier that one point of this story is to show that Jesus is not like us, but Peter's excursion on the water, as short as it is, implies ...

3579. Good News! You Are Going To Be Tortured

Matthew 18:21-35

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Roger G. Talbott

... idea of the "lost contract."3 He says that we have contracts with other people. Some of them are explicit, like the marriage vows. We all agree that when someone takes those vows and then is unfaithful to his or her partner, the contract is broken and, in a sense, that person owes a debt to his or her partner. In Juanito's case, the breaking of the contract is very obvious and everyone would agree that a debt is owed. We have a social contract that we will not take each others' lives. No one could ever pay ...

3580. Advent 2

Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-16, Romans 14:1--15:13

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Russell F. Anderson

... that he is the interpretive key. However, this is not a theoretical discussion of hermeneutical principles. Paul's purpose is to provide hope and encouragement for present and future challenges. The story of God's salvation in former times provides the needed sense of continuity, hope, and endurance which the church sorely needs. In keeping with this communal image, Paul appeals for unity in witness and worship. Gospel: Matthew 3:1-12 In the wilderness John the Baptist heralds the approach of the kingdom of ...

3581. Advent 3

James 5:7-12, Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:1-19

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Russell F. Anderson

... blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me" (v. 6). I can understand why the Baptist was offended, can't you? I too am sometimes offended by Jesus. When he tells us that we should not judge others, lest we be judged for the same sins, it offends my sense of justice. How can Christ see me in the same league with prostitutes and crooks? After all, I'm a rather upstanding person. Christ also offends me when he informs me that I must be as a little child to enter the kingdom of God. I have a mind and ...

3582. Ascension

Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 24:36-49, Luke 24:50-53, Matthew 28:16-20

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Russell F. Anderson

... end of a power struggle, but on April 26, they were given the power of the ballot, the power to determine their own destiny. Ten years ago, Desmond Tutu, the Anglican Archbishop in that country made an ironic comment, which I recently heard on the radio. This is the sense of what he had to say. I'm 51 years of age and most people would say that I'm a reasonably responsible individual. Yet, I cannot vote. At the same time, a 19-year-old young man can vote simply because he's white. He shared how demeaning ...

3583. God Sends Us Ahead

Genesis 45:1-28

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... awesome shock the early church experienced in the presence of the risen Christ.1 Joseph had his brothers right where he could humiliate them. Right there where he could even the score for the pain and hardship he endured. But instead Joseph comes to his senses. Perhaps for the first time in his life, Joseph realizes that everything his brothers did, every miserable thing that happened to him was twisted by God into something good. Because of his ast, God had placed Joseph in a position that enabled him to ...

3584. Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are!

Exodus 1:1-22, 2:1-10

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... angel of the Lord appeared to him as a flame of fire from the midst of a bush. So he looked, and behold, the bush burned with fire, but the bush was not consumed. -- Exodus 3:1-2 (NKJV God, whose name was yet unknown, and thus in some sense was as hidden as Moses who tended Jethro's flocks, appeared in the disguise of a burning bush. The God with no name called out the man's Hebrew name, "Moses, Moses." Even dressed as a Midianite, hidden far out in the wilderness, Moses was found and identified directly ...

3585. Growing No Feathers

Exodus 3:1-22

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... who trust just have listen for God's direction. In our bulletin we have a prayer list. It is not just a checklist for our prayers. It is also fertilizer for our compassion. In our prayers, as we say the words of trust and faith, we also develop our sense of compassion. The deeper we pray for others, the more compassion God has to work with within us. To pray for someone's illness is to have compassion for them as victims. Every scrap of compassion in our lives makes us a possible candidate for the work of ...

3586. Easter 6

Acts 8:9-25, 1 Peter 3:8-22, Acts 17:16-34, John 14:15-31

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Russell F. Anderson

... provide the outlines for this sermon. The idea behind Advocate is that the Spirit is there to speak on our behalf, to defend us from the enemies within and the enemies without. The term Counselor is similar to the previous title but conveys the sense that the Spirit enables us to make the right decisions and choices. Finally, Comforter informs us that the Spirit is our friend, who doesn't necessarily tell us what to do, but is there for us when we are hurting. Outline: Introduction: When Jesus told ...

3587. Epiphany 5

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20, Isaiah 58:1-14, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

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Russell F. Anderson

... been undermined from within by moral corruption and unjust patterns of social relationships. The external foe only served to complete the coupe de grace. Military might alone can never make a society strong and, in fact, often provides a false sense of security. Isaiah challenged his people with the task of reconstructing society with spiritual building blocks using these words: "Your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt; you shall raise up the foundations of many generations; you shall be called the repairer ...

3588. Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany

Sermon

Russell F. Anderson

... museum, Brigitte Schultz, points out that much attention has been paid to both the perpetrators and the victims, but little has been done to show how the common people participated in the system in so many small but important ways. If such an exhibit contributes to a regional and national sense of contrition and confession, reconciliation with the past and peace in the future are more likely.

3589. Epiphany 8

Mt 6:24-34 · 1 Cor 4:1-13 · Is 49:8-18 · Ps 131

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Russell F. Anderson

... ). Even those closest to the Almighty have felt this way at times. The medieval mystics described this state of existence as the "dark night of the soul." Even the Son of God cried out from the cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Such a sense of hopelessness is the work of the Accuser. We must never view our spiritual condition through the lens of our feelings; they can be deceptive. The time we feel most distant from God may be the time when he is doing his best work in our lives. For those ...

3590. Lent 5

John 11:1-16, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:1-17, John 11:17-37, John 11:38-44

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Russell F. Anderson

... and death. About the first thing that Mary and Martha said to Jesus when he arrived at their home was: "Lord, if you had been here my brother would not have died" (v. 21). At first glance, it is a statement of faith. Yet, when we probe deeper, we can sense the underlying hurt and anger. What they may have wanted to say was: "Where were you, Lord! Where were you when we really needed you?" Anger is often a part of the grief process. It isn't wrong; it's just there and we have to deal with it; otherwise ...

3591. Proper 10

Genesis 25:19-34, Isaiah 55:1-13, Romans 8:18-27, Romans 8:1-17, Matthew 13:1-23

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Russell F. Anderson

... to find fertile soil. Soil testing. Farmers have their soil scientifically analyzed to find out what ingredients are lacking. With that knowledge, some toil and money, we can make the soil receptive to the seed; we can make it fertile. Wouldn't it make some sense to follow the same procedure in planting the seeds of the kingdom? Market surveys and the like can inform us concerning which groups of people would be most receptive. They can help us to find an opening for the seed. While such information might ...

3592. Proper 13

Romans 8:28-39, Isaiah 55:1-13, Genesis 32:22-32, Matthew 14:13-21

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Russell F. Anderson

... and through the water. The prophet issues God's invitation to come to him, the water of life. Jesus picks up this metaphor when he says: "I am the fountain of the water of life." Water is to the body as God's Spirit is to the soul. In another sense, we come to God through the waters, the waters of baptism. God is the goal and the way to eternal life. Be a picky eater. The Lord urges: "Listen carefully to me and eat what is good" (v. 2b). We consume a lot of things that aren't food, which ...

3593. Proper 18

Romans 13:8-14, Romans 13:1-7, Ezekiel 33:1-20, Exodus 12:1-30, Matthew 18:15-20

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Russell F. Anderson

... and remained mute? Maybe he didn't think that any enemy could pierce the fortifications of the city and lay siege to it. Perhaps he just didn't care what happened to the city, being so disillusioned that he desired the demise of his city. In a sense, we are all watchmen for both church and society. This passage warns us that if we are negligent in issuing warning to those for whom we are responsible, we will be held responsible for lives that are destroyed. Epistle: Romans 13:1-14 The locus of authority ...

3594. Proper 20

Philippians 1:12-30, Jonah 4:1-11, Isaiah 55:1-13, Exodus 16:1-36, Matthew 20:1-16

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Russell F. Anderson

... points out that God's thoughts and ways are far above and beyond our own. Though the Lord invites his people to draw near, he is still an awesome, holy God. We dare not approach the Lord with back-slapping familiarity but with reverence and respect. This sense of God's holiness is needed to produce a proper attitude of humility. Old Testament: Jonah 3:10--4:11 Begrudging God's goodness. Jonah was angry that his mission was successful and that the people of Nineveh repented. He wanted them to roast in the ...

3595. Proper 23

Exodus 32:1-33:6, Isaiah 25:1-12, Matthew 22:1-14, Philippians 4:1-9

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Russell F. Anderson

... Those others who were later invited from the highways of life were actually no more worthy. Both good and bad accepted the invitation (v. 10). The only difference between the first group and the second was the fact that the second group had the good sense to accept the invitation. God invites us to the marriage feast of life not because we are good and worthy but because we have accepted his invitation through faith in God's Son. PREACHING POSSIBILITIES Old Testament: Exodus 32:1-14 Sermon Title: The Power ...

3596. Proper 27

1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11, Hosea 11:1-11, Joshua 24:1-27, Matthew 25:1-13

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Russell F. Anderson

... How death is viewed differently by Christians we have hope because of Christ's death and resurrection Victor Frankl ends his pioneering book on logotherapy, Man's Search For Meaning, with a warning for humankind. He says that we must be alert in a twofold sense. Since Auschwitz we know what man is capable of and since Hiroshima we realize what is at stake. Frankl, who experienced the horrors of human depravity, places his hope for an improved humankind in our valiant effort to try harder. Yet, if life is a ...

3597. Proper 6

Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-42, Genesis 18:1-15, Exodus 19:1-25, Romans 5:1-11

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Russell F. Anderson

... 9:35--10:8 (L); Matthew 9:35--10:8 (9-15) (E) The Gospel begins with a summation of the main facets of Jesus' ministry -- preaching, teaching and healing. In this ninth chapter, however, his healing ministry is on display. Jesus acts out of a sense of compassion for the multitudes (v. 36) but seems a bit daunted by the magnitude of human need. "The harvest is plentiful but the laborers are few" (v. 37). At the beginning of the tenth chapter, Jesus commissions and empowers the apostles (whose names are ...

3598. Easter Day

John 20:10-18, John 20:1-9, Colossians 3:1-17, Acts 10:23b-48

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Russell F. Anderson

... are raised up to a new and wonderful level of life and love. The revelers in the parking lot, by and large, are attempting to seize life by fleeing from death. They may be attempting to still the restlessness of their hearts by sating their senses and by pursuing superficial encounters rather than committed relationships. These two Good Friday gatherings are a parable of life. In the parking lot are those who find death in life but in the sanctuary are those who discover life in death. Be warned! Those in ...

3599. I Am Making All Things New (Including You)

Sermon

Ronald Lavin

... with the Good Friday words of Jesus about forgiving those who are crucifying him. The Good Friday verse focuses on the death of Christ. Revelation 21:5 focuses on the ultimate reign of Christ. Good Friday is gory. Revelation 21:5 is about glory. Yes, but in a sense, the cross of Christ is his throne. Jesus, the king of the universe, rules as the Suffering Servant. Good Friday is a time to think about our sins which put Jesus on the cross, but the cross also tells us that Jesus conquers our sins, and makes ...

3600. I Am The Real Vine

Sermon

Ronald Lavin

... dwell in my love, as I have heeded my Father's commands and dwell in his love. -- John 15:9-10 (NEB) Why dwell in Christ? For overcoming death? Yes, but paint it bigger. For life? Yes, but paint it bigger. For mission. Many people today have little sense of direction and meaning. The mission of Christ is to reach everyone with the good news that Jesus died for them and rose that they might have eternal life. Those who abide in Christ spread the message by word and deed. That gives them a purpose in life ...

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