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3601. The Blessings To Come To The Saints

Isaiah 25:1-12

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James Wilson

... : For ours is the promise of eternity bought for us by the risen Christ. Leader: An eternity where death and pain will be no more. People: An eternity where every knee shall bow but also every need will be met. Leader: The saints of the Lord have been blessed beyond all they could imagine. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty and merciful God, for Your saints You have prepared a place no human mind could even comprehend in its wonder and beauty, and You call each one to come. We thank You ...

3602. Christ the King (God's Chosen Leadership)

2 Samuel 23:1-7

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James Wilson

... ! Collect O God, in Your divine wisdom You have always known we really are like sheep, each prone to going one's own way without the guidance of those You have sent to shepherd us. We thank You, Lord, for those shepherds. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, often we have been reluctant to accept and follow those You have called into the role of leadership. Too often, our reluctance has resulted in our encountering snares and stumbling blocks You had intended to lead us around had we listened ...

3603. Baptism As An Act Of Commitment

Acts 8:26-40

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James Wilson

... ! Collect O God, You place no barrier preventing us from coming to You if we will only believe. In Baptism, our commitment draws us together with You and with each other, and we praise You, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, on too many occasions we have forgotten the promises and commitment we made in our hearts to be Your faithful followers. Too often, O God, we have seen Your hurting children, yet we did not make time to help them. We have made important decisions about what seems ...

3604. Obedience and God's Grace

Jonah 3:1-10

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James Wilson

... once condemned by our sins and now we know the mercy of God. Leader: God sent the prophets to call us back into God's will. People: And God is true and faithful to all who hear and obey the Holy Word. Leader: Let us proclaim the righteousness of the Lord for all the world to hear! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O Creator and Sustaining God, You called us to faithful obedience through the prophets and You sent us Your Son as a witness to Your love and grace. We praise Your Holy name ...

3605. Being Faithful Amidst Sorrow

2 Samuel 18:1-18

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James Wilson

... we are so grateful You have chosen to hear the cries of those in sorrow and pain and have promised to be their strength and comfort. Thank You, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Prayer Of Confession: Lord, so often in the hard times when sorrow would try to overwhelm us, we have closed our hearts to You in anger that bad things have happened to us. Too often, Lord, we have even allowed our anger to cause us to speak against You as if You did not care about our sorrows and woes. Forgive us ...

3606. God's People Are Rescued From Harm

Esther 8:1-17, Esther 7:1-10

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James Wilson

... now for worship! People: For we live in a hostile world with many who would silence the Gospel. Leader: And thus it has always been, as Satan would keep us from God's love. People: But the Lord will not be defeated, and God's word will be heard. Leader: Then let us commit our lives to proclaiming God's mercy and love. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, You alone can deliver us from those who would try to keep us from sharing the Good News of Christ throughout the world. Be with us, O ...

3607. Children of God

Mark 10:2-16

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James Wilson

... children of God. Leader: And let us proclaim for all to hear of God's adopting love. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty and loving God, You have called us to be Your children, and You would bless the world through our lives if we would ... only let You. Help us to open our hearts to Your leadership, O God. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, sometimes it is so hard for us to step back from the independent roles that we cling to in our culture. It is hard for ...

3608. The Annointing Of David

1 Samuel 15:1-35, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

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James Wilson

... us never turn away. Leader: Let the joy in your hearts sound forth that all may hear our praise. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, in Your wonderful mercy You have called Your people throughout history to stand true as witnesses to the world. Help us, O Lord, to be the true witnesses You would have us be. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often You have blessed us and we have taken Your blessing for granted. Or we have acted as if we actually deserved Your blessing ...

3609. David Honors Saul And Jonathan

2 Samuel 1:1-16

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James Wilson

... ! Collect Almighty and merciful God, it is You Who truly controls the course of history and it is Your mercy that has spared us all. We each seek Your guidance for our leaders that our nation be Yours. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, we have complained so often about the leaders of our nation, and yet we have seldom lifted those leaders to You in our prayers. Too often we have totally forgotten that it is You Who created and sustains the Universe, and we have allowed ourselves to think ...

3610. Here Am I; Send Me

Isaiah 6:1-13

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James Wilson

... deeds. Leader: In Christ and the Holy Spirit, God has touched us and made us clean. People: But there is much to do in the ministry of Christ today. Leader: Then let every Christian heart join Isaiah saying, "Here am I; send me." All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, we are so grateful that in Christ and the Holy Spirit You have opened the way for us to be a part of Your kingdom today. Call us daily ...

3611. Called Into The Kingdom

Ephesians 2:11-22

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James Wilson

... ! Collect Almighty and gracious God, in your mercy you have made it possible for all peoples of every land to be members of Your Kingdom. We praise you, O Lord, for saving even we who were once lost. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we've allowed ourselves to think we are your only children. Too often we have chosen to ignore the cries of others as we focus on our own needs. And too often we have failed to see your Love is meant to be shared with all around us, ...

3612. Witnesses

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

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Mark J. Molldrem

... him forward into our lives today. Martin Luther, who shared the same Wartburg that Elizabeth of Thuringia grew up in, describes the Christian life as a daily return to one's baptism; for in baptism, the Christian has been united with the crucified and risen Lord Jesus Christ. To remember one's baptism is to journey once again to Golgotha and the empty tomb to witness the death and resurrection of Jesus. The gospel in which we stand proclaims this drama as the fulcrum of human history and the balance point ...

3613. Worship to Welcome the Prince of Peace

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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David M. Oliver

... candle. Let the person with the unlit candle tip toward the lighted candle. Beware of hair or clothing near the flame. At the conclusion of the service, fully extinguish the candle with moistened fingertip or by blowing. Carol by Candlelight "Silent Night" Joseph Mohr Blessing The Lord's Prayer (In unison with eyes open) Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we ...

3614. A Monolgue from Peter

Mark 8:27-30

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... face shone so brightly that no person could look on it. In fact, Moses and Elijah met with Jesus on this mountain and conversed with him as we watched. And of course -- frightened and not knowing what to say, but never at a loss for words, I blurted out, "Lord, Lord, it's good for us to be here. Let us put up three shelters: one for you, one for Moses,and one for Elijah." Then a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and a voice came from the cloud: "This is my beloved Son; listen to Him." Suddenly we looked ...

3615. Satan Goes to Church

Job 1:1-5, Job 1:6-22

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... him so well -- because he was handsomely rewarded for it -- wealth, health, and a beautiful family. God let me test him. I took away his wealth; Job responded, "The Lord gives and the Lord takes away -- blessed be the name of the Lord!" I annihilated his family -- his response, "The Lord gives and the Lord takes away; blessed be the name of the Lord. "I gave him dreadful diseases. His own wife said, "Job, curse God and die!" His first response -- "Shall we accept good from God and not trouble?" Because of ...

3616. The Miracle Of Life

Psalm 139:1-24

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Clement E. Lewis

... that we may grow in grace and knowledge, and do your will more perfectly. Grant that we may ever remember that we were made in your image, and should do all possible to retain its sacred design. These things we pray in the name of Jesus Christ your Son our Lord. Amen. Scripture: Psalm 139:13-15 (NRSV) It was you who formed my inward parts;you knit me together in my mother's womb.I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.Wonderful are your works; that I know very well.My frame was not hidden from ...

3617. The Virtue Of Self-Management

Proverbs 3:1-35

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Clement E. Lewis

... unto whom all hearts are open, all desires known, and from whom no secrets are hid: Cleanse the thoughts of our hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymn "A Charge To Keep I Have" Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6; 11-12; 25:28 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. My son, do not despise the ...

3618. What Did You Say?

Exodus 1:1-22

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Clement E. Lewis

... who does not slander with his tongue, and does no evil to his friend, nor takes up reproach against his neighbor. Hymn: "Wonderful Words Of Life" A Brief Prayer: Let the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, our rock and our redeemer. Grant that we shall remember that a word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a picture of silver. Enable us so that we may always refrain from saying anything that we might regret later, or embarrass ourselves, others, or ...

3619. Old Temple, New Body

John 2:12-25

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Dennis Koch

... here, then, with an old dispensation's passing and the dawning of the new. Liturgical Color: Purple Suggested Hymns: O God Of Earth And Altar In The Cross Of Christ I Glory Oh, That The Lord Would Guide My Ways Sing Praise To God, The Highest Good Your Word, O Lord, Is Gentle Prayer for Lent 3 Thank you, Lord, for allowing us to see Jesus become angry. He witnessed the abuses in the temple courtyard. He knew that people were being taken advantage of in your name. He lashed out at the abusers and drove ...

3620. Prayers for Advent 2

Isaiah 40:1-31, Psalm 85:1-13, 2 Peter 3:1-18, Mark 1:1-8

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B. David Hostetter

... to the gospel of Jesus Christ, your Son. Amen. Declaration of God's Forgiveness Hear the Good News! God has forgiven your guilt and put away all your sins. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Prepare a road for the Lord through the barren places of our common life. Clear a highway for God across the fruitless areas of our history. Prayer of the Day Jesus Christ, Son of God, since you have walked in our shoes, enable us by the same Holy Spirit of our baptism ...

3621. Chist is King

Revelation 1:4-8, Psalm 132:1-18, 2 Samuel 23:1-7, John 18:28-40

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B. David Hostetter

... a sure oath from which he will not turn back: "One of the sons of your body I will set on your throne. (If your sons keep my covenant and my decrees that I shall teach them,their sons also, forevermore, shall sit on your throne." For the LORD has chosen Zion; he has desired it for his habitation: "This is my resting place forever; here I will reside, for I have desired it. I will abundantly bless its provisions; I will satisfy its poor with bread.Its priests I will clothe with salvation, and its faithful ...

3622. Easter 6

John 15:18--16:4, Psalm 98:1-9

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B. David Hostetter

... in the service of others, with our feet that bring us here and take us out again into the world for which you gave your Son Jesus in life and resurrection. 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 have seen the ...

3623. Proper 18

Mark 7:31-37, Mark 7:24-30

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B. David Hostetter

... poor in the eyes of the world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom he has promised to those who love him. Friends, believe the Good News. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Never show snobbery, believing as you do in our Lord Jesus Christ who reigns in glory. Prayer of the Day Divine Physician, heal our hardness of hearing and soften our feelings so that we have your sensitivity to and awareness of the needs of others, often hidden behind a curtain of words. Free our tongues to share ...

3624. Proper 22

Mark 10:13-16, Mark 10:1-12

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B. David Hostetter

... faithfulness to you. I do not sit with the worthless, nor do I consort with hypocrites; I hate the company of evildoers, and will not sit with the wicked. I wash my hands in innocence, and go around your altar, O LORD, singing aloud a song of thanksgiving, and telling all your wondrous deeds. O LORD, I love the house in which you dwell, and the place where your glory abides. Do not sweep me away with sinners, nor my life with the bloodthirsty, those in whose hands are evil devices, and whose right hands are ...

3625. Prayers for Christmas 1

Isaiah 61:1-11, Isaiah 62:1-12, Psalm 148:1-14, Galatians 3:26--4:7, Luke 2:21-40

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B. David Hostetter

... As in their poverty the holy family brought their simple offerings to the temple, O God, so we bring our offerings in thanksgiving for the salvation you have brought us through Jesus Christ, your Son, our Savior. 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 ...

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