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351. Advent 3

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

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Paul A. Laughlin

... ever to point to him who is greater than we, strengthen our own witness to the light; that, like John the Baptizer, we too may direct others to the real hope of salvation, the true Anointed One, in whose name we meet and pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Gracious and compassionate God, we know that we often live our lives with our spirits in a kind of dark wilderness, cut off from your light. Forgive us for all that we do to create that wilderness, as well as for the many times we lose our way in it. Send us ...

352. Christmas 1

Isaiah 9:1-7, Titus 2:1-15, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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Paul A. Laughlin

... give of ourselves in unselfish ways, and with your Spirit of mercy and compassion for all humankind, may help to realize in part the Kingdom that you surely will establish in full glory through Jesus Christ. Amen Prayer of Confession Almighty and compassionate God, we regret that we have not lived graceful lives in response to your gracious gift: we have not renounced our godless ways, forsaken our worldly values, or lived our lives in temperance, honesty and righteousness. Forgive us, we pray, and teach ...

353. Christmas 2

Isaiah 62:1-12, Titus 3:1-11, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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Paul A. Laughlin

... in the person of a child: continue to bless us with the outpouring of your Spirit; that we may live as your regenerate and renewed people, and heirs of eternal life, through him who is born this day. Amen Prayer of Confession Forgiving and compassionate God, we readily but regretfully confess that we often live in forgetfulness of the wondrous gifts we have received from you through your Son, Jesus Christ. We do not always live as people regenerated, or renewed, or reborn by your grace. We behave foolishly ...

354. Christmas, Proper 3

John 1:1-18, Hebrews 1:1-14, Isaiah 51:17--52:12

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Paul A. Laughlin

... in a humble, human child: implant your Word-made-flesh in our hearts again this day; that with renewed understanding and appreciation we may behold his glory and, therefore, ours. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession O caring and compassionate God, we confess that we often live our lives of flesh as though death and darkness were our only options, forgetting that you ennobled human life in the incarnation, and brought life and light into the world in a little child. Forgive us our ...

355. Epiphany 3

Jonah 3:1-10, 1 Corinthians 7:1-40, Mark 1:1-8, Mark 1:9-13, Mark 1:14-20

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Paul A. Laughlin

... true riches and lasting fortunes; that, when weighed in your balances, we may not be found wanting because our values have been influenced too much by human nature, and too little by your will. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate God, we confess that we are too much influenced by the values and goals dictated by society, rather than by those taught by Jesus and Paul. We love power, prestige, profits, and possessions more than righteousness, justice, love, and peace. Forgive us ...

356. Epiphany 5

Mark 1:35-39, Mark 1:29-34, 1 Corinthians 9:1-27, Job 6:1-7:21

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Paul A. Laughlin

... teach us as well to accept freely the role of servant; that, being responsive to the demands of your Gospel, we may freely give of ourselves to others in the building of your Kingdom. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate, forgiving God, we confess that more often than not we approach the Gospel selfishly, as though salvation is something we earn; heaven is a reward for our good behavior; and there should be some "pay-off" for our service to others. Forgive us our selfishness ...

357. Transfiguration

Mark 9:2-13, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18, 2 Kings 2:1-18

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Paul A. Laughlin

... spiritual leaders, open our minds and hearts to your servants in our midst; that striving to emulate them, we may by your grace exceed even their accomplishments and thus set an example and goal for generations to follow. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate God, we confess our knack for choosing and emulating inferior role models. We admit as well our seeming inability to follow with any consistency even these poor examples. Forgive us, we pray. Enable us to choose worthy servants of yours as models ...

358. Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, 2 Corinthians 6:3-13, Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:19-24

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Paul A. Laughlin

... , make us aware today of our alienation and its devastating effects on our lives; that, having heard this bad news, we may be ready to receive and appreciate the good news you have for us in Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate God, we confess with sorrow how much alienation affects and afflicts our lives. Our thoughts, words, and deeds make it clear that we love neither you nor our neighbor as we should, and thus are far more lonely than we have to be. Forgive us, we ...

359. Tuesday in Holy Week

Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, John 12:20-36

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Paul A. Laughlin

... again the image of the crucified Christ; that we may learn to trust, not ourselves and our wisdom and power, but you and your redemptive acts of weakness and folly. In the name of the crucified Christ we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession All-compassionate God, it saddens us to have to admit how consistently we try to be our own redeemers and saviors, desperately relying upon our human faculties and abilities rather than upon you and your salvation. Forgive us our arrogant self-reliance, and humble us before ...

360. The Resurrection of Our Lord

Isaiah 25:1-12, John 20:1-9, John 20:10-18, Mark 16:1-20, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

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Paul A. Laughlin

... day; that, witnessing again the resurrection of Jesus, we too may know in our hearts what it means to be a people raised to new life in him by your grace. In the name of the resurrected one we meet and pray. Amen Prayer of Confession All-compassionate God, we confess our regrettable tendency to live as though we were still under the covering and veil of death, rather than as those who share in your victory in Christ over death and all its powers. Forgive us, we pray. Make us once again witnesses to your ...

361. Easter 3

Acts 3:11-26, 1 John 2:28--3:10, Luke 24:36-49

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Paul A. Laughlin

... , stir our feelings, thoughts, and actions to true righteousness; that, with your Spirit as our enabler, we may lead lives that more nearly conform to that of our brother Christ, the righteous one, in whose name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate God, we confess as though naughty children our typical unrighteousness and occasional wickedness, and our utter failure to live as worthy family members of yours. Forgive us, we pray, and enable us through the example of Christ and the power of your ...

362. Easter 5

Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-17

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Paul A. Laughlin

... the Vine and us the branches, prune us with your Spirit; that the love that is in Christ may flow as a life-giving and growth-producing fluid that will yield in us the fruits of good works. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate God, we acknowledge with shame and regret that we do not bear the fruits of your love in Christ as we should. We too often and too easily become dead branches, worthy only to be pruned away and discarded. Forgive us, we pray. Bring us to health by the ...

363. Ascension Day

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

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Paul A. Laughlin

... of his disciples, make us feel again their first-hand experience; that we, too, may return to our everyday lives with a sense of joy and an attitude of blessing toward you. In the name of the ascended Christ we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession All-compassionate God, we confess our failure to behave as a people blessed by Christ’s resurrection and ascension, or to feel very deeply the joyous victory in that event. Forgive us, we pray. Raise us above the everydayness of our mundane lives, that as we share in ...

364. Proper 5

1 Samuel 16:14-23, Mark 3:20-30, Mark 3:31-35, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

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Paul A. Laughlin

... faith, transform our perspective as well; that we may see the world, not just in terms of what is tangible and passing, but with respect to what is intangible and everlasting: your glorious Kingdom. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate God, we confess our tendency to view the world in our own human terms rather than yours, and thus to lose sight of you and your Kingdom. Forgive us our short-sightedness, and teach us to take the long view of life, the world, and time ...

365. Proper 7

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:6-16, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, Mark 4:35-41

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Paul A. Laughlin

... to embrace anew your ministry of reconciliation; that, as you accepted the world and its faults in love, we as well may become more accepting, in the knowledge that what we have been given we should share. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate God, we confess to you our many trespasses, which by rights should estrange us from you forever. That which we should do, we fail to do; and we continually do what we ought not. Forgive us, we pray. Touch us again with your grace and your ...

366. Proper 16

2 Samuel 23:1-7, Ephesians 5:22-33, John 6:25-59, John 6:60-71

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Paul A. Laughlin

... human relationships, set before us your ideals for Christian marriage; that we may see in the mutual love between Christ and the church a way for husbands and wives to live sacrificially for one another. In the name of Christ we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate God, we confess that we do not always model our human relationships after your divine love for humanity or Christ’s for the church, and that our lives and homes are a mess as a result. Forgive us, we pray, and teach and empower us with ...

367. Proper 28

Daniel 7:1-14, Hebrews 10:1-18, Mark 13:1-31

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Paul A. Laughlin

... move us with the wonder of your mercy and grace; that, freed at last from sin and the empty atonements of human devising, we may walk in righteousness and grow in love. In the name of Jesus, our only Paschal Lamb, we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate God, we confess that by cultivating unredeemed lives we are guilty of ignoring and demeaning the one great sacrifice made for us by your Son. Forgive us, we pray. Help us to accept by the power of your Spirit the tremendous gift that we are offered ...

368. Proper 29

Jeremiah 23:1-8, Revelation 1:4-8, John 18:28-40

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Paul A. Laughlin

... a Kingdom like no other, attune our hearts to the truth it brings; that, no longer devoted to earthly powers with political claims, we may owe our full allegiance to your holy spiritual realm. In Christ’s royal name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate God, we confess that we tend to be more outspoken about our earthly patriotisms than about our citizenship in your spiritual Kingdom. Forgive us, we pray. Grant us by your gracious Spirit a change of heart that will make us at least as concerned ...

369. Confronting Hypocrisy With Humility (I)

Matthew 23:1-39

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Brett Blair

... , hypocrites, blind guides, fools, self-indulgent, full of greed, whitewashed tombs, lawless, a brood of vipers, descendents of murderers. It seems to me that Christians have shied away from judgment of wrong doers not because we are trying to be holy and compassionate but because we are afraid of confrontation. The church, as a community, which assesses truth, must judge individual's behavior. You might say, preacher, that's all right for Jesus but not for us. I would make you aware that when Jesus ...

370. Feed My Sheep

John 21:15-25

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Ewart E. Turner

... , too, so much of our contemporary religious emotionalism. The "I" gospel hymns are sung. "Will there be any stars in my crown?" Jesus sang "we" hymns. And encouragingly taught the prayer, "Give us this day our daily bread." Obedience to the Master’s compassionate command, "Feed my lambs," takes Christians of sterner stuff than those who would settle for the overwhelming experience of surrender at the altar. "That ought ye to have done." Thus empowered, the Christian is then to go out into the needy and ...

371. OUR LORD FORSAKEN

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E. Jerry Walker

... the lips moved. "Woman," the crucified said, "behold your son!" The man could feel the woman’s quiet sobbing as he drew his protective arm closer about her. Then attention was focused on him. "Son," the crucified said, "behold your mother!" Now those same compassionate eyes were glazed, unfocused, lifeless, and the disciple, John, son of thunder, felt the numbness of futility grip his soul as he looked away. Were it not for these women, these women who now depended upon him, he would have let himself fall ...

372. The Sheep And The Goats

Matthew 25:31-46

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Brett Blair

... did but because of what they failed to do. In the old catholic language, It was not sins of commission, but sins of omission. I like the story behind a man named Henry Dunant. He was born to wealthy parents in Switzerland in 1828. A deeply compassionate man, he devoted considerable time assisting and encouraging young people, especially the poor. At about eighteen years of age, he founded a Young Men's Christian Union. In 1859, at the age of 30, Dunant was traveling in northern Italy. He had only one object ...

373. Confrontation in the Temple

John 2:12-25

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George Bass

... enough to be included in the gospel that bears his name; he was interested, as his Acts of the Apostles affirms, in telling the whole story. This incident sets the stage for what is bound to happen after Jesus grows up and begins his compassionate yet controversial ministry; a confrontation with the leaders of the Jewish faith was inevitable. John carries this further and places such an encounter at the very beginning of the ministry of Jesus. The Tree and Tomb suddenly appear in perspective. Jesus will die ...

374. The Stranger at the Tomb

Mark 16:1-20

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George Bass

... fire-walking we learned that the limit to our experience was the limit we had created ... If we decline to remain tied to specious views of the possible, the old boundaries on human potential will disappear, and the world could become a more humane, compassionate and hopeful place." They add: "This is our lesson from the fire walk."35 Although death is irreversible from the human perspective, God destroyed such limitations at Jesus’ tomb. The risen and living Lord himself is the one who speaks to us as we ...

375. Whom Do You Sit East Of?

Jonah 3:1-10

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Richard L. Eslinger

... And with them, all of us sinner/saints praise our redeeming Lord: "Then sings my soul, my Savior God to thee, How great thou art, how great thou art!" All except Jonah, that is. He is now exceedingly displeased and quite angry as well, because the compassionate God of Israel is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. Nineveh is not going to be destroyed. So Jonah now can rationalize his flight to Tarshish: he knew God would repent! And what an embarrassment that would be for a ...

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