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351. Baptism of the Lord

Matthew 3:13-17

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Dennis Koch

... . By making this personal event, in effect, public, Matthew may be declaring that this baptism was an epiphany to the world. Liturgical Color White Suggested Hymns Hail To The Lord's Anointed We Know That Christ Is Raised From God The Father, Virgin Born God, Whose Almighty Word When Christ's Appearing Was Made Known The Baptism Of Our Lord (Epiphany 1) Lord, there are times when we would very much like to hear your voice. Sometimes we face situations which are not at allclear to us. We could use some ...

352. The Lord Will Return

Isaiah 61:1-11

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James Wilson

... Then we must proclaim for all to hear the news of Jesus the Christ. People: And what shall we tell the poor and wounded in the world? Leader: Christ died so ALL might have life and is coming again to lift them up. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect God, in Your wonderful and gracious way You sent Christ to call us to a oneness with You which we could not earn on our own. Reach into our hearts and help us celebrate Your love which knows no boundaries. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession ...

353. Called Of The Lord

Deuteronomy 18:14-22

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James Wilson

... gathered to hear God's Word. Leader: Messengers chosen by God have called us into faith and action. People: Only those truly called of God may stand against the world. Leader: Let our voices join together in thanksgiving for God's prophets. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, only You in Your infinite wisdom could have understood our need to hear Your word afresh through Your messengers to each new generation. We gratefully give You our praise. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession ...

354. The Lord's Righteous Shall Be A Witness To All Nations

Isaiah 62:1-12, Isaiah 61:1-11

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James Wilson

... ! People: For God claimed us and made us whole even though we were sinners. Leader: Then let our witness and testimony be true and clear for all to hear! People: Praise the Lord, for it was not by our works or deeds we were saved. Leader: The power of the Almighty God has been our rock and salvation! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty God, You alone have been our salvation amid the storms and attacks of the world. We are Your handiwork and we give You our loving praise. In Christ we pray ...

355. Rejoice In The Lord

Isaiah 9:1-7

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Robert Beringer

... goes far beyond just being "happy." I will never forget a sermon preached by the great church historian, Roland Bainton, shortly after his wife died. His text was Habakkuk 3:17: "Though the fig tree does not blossom,nor fruit be on the vines ... Yet, I will rejoice in the Lord. I will joy in the God of my salvation." For Dr. Bainton, and a host of God's people in every age, not even death can take away God's incredible gift of joy. That is clearly the same joy that the prophet Isaiah found in God at a time ...

356. Jesus is the Lord of Life

John 11:17-37

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James Wilson

... : And life is worth celebrating as we carry the Gospel to all nations. People: For no power in heaven or on earth can strip us from the hand of God. Leader: And the faithful are assured of an eternity with Christ in heaven. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, we are so grateful. You have opened the door for us to be a part of Your kingdom and to enjoy eternity with Christ. Give us the strength to continue our witness for You, God. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession ...

357. The Baptism of Our Lord

Lk 3:15-17, 21-22 · Acts 8:14-17; 10:34-38 · Isa 42:1-7; 61:1-4

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John R. Brokhoff

... with God. It is the initiation into God's Kingdom. It is a rebirth. What happens to that baptismal planting and the seed? Our text gives the answer. Outline: When you were baptized - A. God planted you as a seed in his Kingdom - "The planting of the Lord." B. The seed grows into an oak tree - "They may be called oaks." C. The tree produces fruit: righteousness - "Oaks of righteousness." Lesson 1: Isaiah 42:1-7 The Servant Church. In the first Lesson we have a servant song about Israel as God's servant who ...

358. Epiphany 1 - Baptism of Our Lord

Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts 10:23b-48, Matthew 3:13-17

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... . Pastor: Jesus was certainly anointed with God's Spirit, and came as light to the nations. People: He gives deliverance, freedom, and salvation. He is all that humanity needs, and all that God would want his anointed Servant to be. Praise his name! Collect O Lord God, our heavenly Father: Your promise of an anointed Servant has been fulfilled in Jesus. Grant that his ministry may so fulfill our needs; that we too, may delight in his healing work, and recognize him as your anointed one. Hear us for his sake ...

359. Story of the Lord's Day

Acts 11:19-30

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... . Gradually, as their Saturday worship diminished in its importance to them, the importance of their Sunday experience increased immensely. At last, instead of having two days of worship, they had only one, the only remaining one, Sunday - and they called it the Lord's Day. On this day each week they arranged to meet in small groups somewhere - in their homes, in caves or catacombs - wherever they could. In Antioch they were first called Christ Followers, or Christians. Ostracized and maligned by many of ...

360. Special Occasions The Day of the Lord

2 Peter 3:1-18

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... to return to us, but he is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. Men: But the day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar; the elements will be destroyed by fire, and everything in it will be laid bare. Women: Since every conceivable thing we hold dear will be destroyed, what kind of people ought we to be? We ought to live ...

361. Moses Experiences The Glory Of The Lord

Exodus 24:1-18

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... glorious Father, who in wondrous ways has given your glory to mankind: Let the light of your glory flood our lives with your presence, that we may be lifted up by the power of your Spirit to live faithful lives. We pray in the name of Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer of Confession We know about your glory, Father; but too often it is second-hand information instead of our own experience. Forgive us when we have stayed at the foot of the mountain when you would have lifted us up into your presence. Revive us ...

362. PRAISE THE LORD!

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John H. Krahn

... . Out they came from behind locked doors - right into the streets - telling about Jesus. The placenta was now broken, the labor subsided and the church was born. Peter and John stood in the market place telling everyone who would listen that Jesus was the Lord. And nobody and nothing except death itself could quiet them. Hey Christians, listen! Our God is a happening God. He belongs to the living present, the passing moment, the now. His powerful Spirit wants to make its impact upon our lives. God wants to ...

363. Jesus, the Lord of All

Mark 1:21-28

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James Wilson

... pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession O God, in so many of the events that make up our lives we have allowed ourselves to see only a hopelessness and despair. Too often we have even abandoned the true hope You gave to us so we might know Your joy. Forgive us, Lord, and help us keep our focus on Your promises and Your Word and not the workings of the world or the powers of darkness. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns "Give Me The Faith Which Can Remove" "Hymn Of Promise" "O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee"

364. Lord, I Want To See

Mark 10:46-52

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Brett Blair

... that were necessary were still centuries beyond the medical knowledge of the day. Little wonder then that one of the signs of the coming of the Messiah was that the blind should receive their sight. When Jesus announced his messiahship, he said: “The spirit of the Lord is upon me. He has sent me to recover sight to the blind." The story this morning of the healing of blind Bartimaeus would suggest to us that there are three kinds of blindness. For a few moments this morning let's examine each. I The ...

365. The Lord's Prayer: "Lead Us Not Into Temptation"

Matthew 6:5-15

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David E. Leininger

... was the word "much," you would know that by attaching the negative to it, I would be saying something exactly opposite. If you were to ask me how much longer this sermon would last, I might say "not long," and inwardly you might whisper a little "Praise the Lord." (You might even whisper it outwardly. At any rate...) You would know what I meant. We use the litotes device all the time. This might give us a clue as to what we are actually asking when we pray, "Lead us not into temptation." If we understand ...

366. The Lord's Prayer: Thy Kingdom Come, Thy Will Be Done

Matthew 6:5-15

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Eric Ritz

... take them to? The Pope? Bill Clinton? Donald Trump? Madonna? Michael Jordan? Mickey Mouse? Judging from attendance figures released by Walt Disney, we could make a strong case for Mickey Mouse and family. Would anyone lead them to the Cross, to the church, to the Book and the Lord Jesus Christ? When it comes to commitment and the kingdom of God, the way of the Zoad and the rich young ruler is not your best choice. Jesus declares in Luke 9:62, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for ...

367. The Lord's Prayer: Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Matthew 6:5-13

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Eric Ritz

... that same vain you and I are exposed daily to invitations to do things that are contrary to the values and life directions laid out in God''s Holy Word. Martin Luther, the great Protestant Reformer, once shared these thoughts in his work on the petition in our Lord''s Prayer: "We cannot keep the birds from flying over our heads--but we can keep them from meeting in our hair." Dr. William Barclay shares with us that "to be forewarned is to be forearmed, and, if we know whence the attack is likely to come, we ...

368. Presented to the Lord

Luke 2:21-40

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King Duncan

... purification according to the Law of Moses had been completed, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord . . .” This was the custom in New Testament times. Couples brought their first born and presented them at the temple [just as ... home. Note how Luke sums up Jesus’ childhood years, “When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth. And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and ...

369. Teammates in the Cause of the Lord

Acts 4:32-37

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Richard Gribble

... from which their mission of the promulgation of Jesus' message would be generated. Besides their rock faith, the communal life was the great source of strength. It helped the community to live a common ethic and vision; it provided a base from which the works of the Lord could be generated. It was a way of life that marked who they were and thus became a source of the witness that was necessary for the community to recruit new members and to be visible in the midst of a non-believing society. The community ...

370. Prepare For The Coming Of The Lord

Luke 3:1-20

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... . People: What must we do to be ready? Leader: Repent of your sins, and vow to follow the teachings of Jesus in all your ways. People: We come before the Lord, our God, with penitent hearts, and seek the power of the Holy Spirit to be faithful followers of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Collect Holy God, as we prepare to celebrate the birth of the Holy Child of Bethlehem we gather to give you thanks for the gift of your Son, Jesus, whose coming into the world has drawn us nearer to you. Bless this service, we pray ...

371. The Lord Searches The Heart

Jeremiah 16:1--17:18

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... said: "Happy are those who reject the advice of evil people." People: We are surrounded by people who set a bad example and are quick to give bad advice. We come to receive God's power in our lives that we may find joy in obeying the law of the Lord. All: Praise be to God! Collect O God, everywhere we turn we see people who trust only in themselves and the power of money. We come to you in this time of worship, putting our trust in you and seeking the power of your Holy Spirit to keep us from ...

372. Keep Busy In Your Work For The Lord

1 Corinthians 15:35-58

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... . Sometimes, though, when death draws near to us, and loved ones pass from our midst, we cry out for reassurance. Be near to us in times of sorrow, and revitalize our faith that we, too, may say, "Thanks be to you who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Amen. Offertory Prayer O God, we cannot do everything we would like to serve you and bring your message of love and eternal life to others, and so we bring these gifts that they may be used through your Church to extend our efforts on behalf ...

373. The Lord's Supper

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... receive the same in remembrance of him, who in these holy mysteries gives us a pledge of life eternal. Praise be to your Son, Jesus Christ, who is one with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen. Prayer Of Confession We are not worthy, Lord, to come to your Table trusting in our own righteousness, for we have sinned by thought, word, and deed against your divine majesty. Have mercy upon us, most merciful Father, and grant that for your Son's sake, you will forgive us all that is past. May ...

374. Do Not Be Discouraged - The Lord Is With You

Haggai 1:1-15

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... , we are so independent and self-righteous. We think we have all the answers and there is no problem we cannot solve with our own wisdom and experience. When things don't go as we planned, we are quick to find excuses and blame others. Forgive us, Lord, and teach us to rely on you, Creator and Sustainer of the universe, for the wisdom and guidance we need. Amen. Offertory Prayer Heavenly Father, we do not live as independent, isolated individuals, but as part of your family. We bring our gifts as a sign of ...

375. Moses Speaks With The Lord

Exodus 34:29-35

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... . Amen. Prayer Of Confession O God, how many times have you tried to make your will known to us, and we have refused to listen? May this time be different as we open our minds and hearts to you. Speak, Lord, for we your servants are listening. Amen. Offertory Prayer Merciful God, we pray for the masses of people everywhere who have never heard of your love. Use these gifts, we pray, to speak to them through your Church. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Hymns "O Wondrous Sight! O Vision ...

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