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3726. Some Man

Luke 10:38-42

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... words, doesn’t she? She was someone special; she did choose properly, it seems, between her duties as co-hostess when Jesus visited the home where she and Martha and their brother Lazarus lived. She wanted to hear what the Christ had to say, so she "sat at the Lord’s feet" and drank in every word. And that was too much for Martha. No wonder she complained to Christ, asking him to tell Mary to get to work, but he did no such thing. Instead, he commended Mary as if to say, "Some woman." She was. Mary had ...

3727. An Encounter With Two Old Friends

Luke 18:9-14

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... whose temple they had entered. "Who is a God like thee?" We begin our worship always, not in our own name, but in the name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We cannot saunter down this aisle and take our place before the Lord, tell him who we are and what we have achieved, as though he should enjoy the privilege of our presence. The error of the Pharisee was that he came in his own name, reminding God of lawful obligations that he had fulfilled, behavior which ought to bring God’s ...

3728. The Emperor’s Son-in-law

Luke 12:22-34, Luke 12:35-48

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Carveth Mitchell

... . "Why, you haven’t done anything about the first one yet. When you do, then we’ll talk about another one." I don’t recommend doing that, but the pastor has a point. God expects our tithe, be it great or small. When we are asked to help with the Lord’s work, he expects us to say "Yes." We are those to whom much is given. Christ has bought us and paid for us on the holy Cross. He has done for us what we could not do for ourselves nor for each other. He has loved us and redeemed ...

3729. Let God Be God

Zephaniah 3:1-20

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The concern of the prophet Zephaniah, from whom one of the lessons was read this morning, was with a society of people who had drifted into a condition of moral and religious chaos. On the one hand, they were pretending to worship both Baal and the Lord. On the other hand, they were in reality a rebellious, defiled, and oppressive people who listened to no voice and accepted no correction from any source. What Zephaniah saw as essential for them to do was to get their act together by learning to "call on ...

3730. Angry Hands

Psalm 26:1-12

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... evil in our life. It is the world in which we live, and the weakness of us who live here. The Psalmist prays that the Lord would redeem him and remove him from those who in their hands scheme against him and those who in their right hands hold bribes that ... ? What is appropriate for me to do?" If it is misdirected anger, it is appropriate for us to fall on our knees and ask the Lord to forgive us, to calm us, and to restore us. If it is a properly directed anger, we need to say, "God, what would you ...

3731. I Kid You Not

2 Kings 4:8-37

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... named Hannah, who was deeply distressed because she had no children. If you read between the lines, you can sense the tension between Hannah and the other wife, Peninnah who had children. "Peninnah (her rival) used to provoke her sorely to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb." (1 Samuel 1:6) You can imagine Peninnah fussing with her babies in front of Hannah, feeding them and fixing clothes for them. You can imagine her day after day, rubbing it in that Hannah has no children. Hannah went to ...

3732. Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

2 Kings 13:10-25

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... a bow and arrows and to get ready to shoot. He said, "Open the window to the east," and pointed the arrow in that direction, toward Syria. Elisha laid his hands on the king’s hands as he shot the arrow out of the window. Elisha said, "You are the Lord’s arrow, with which he will win victory over Syria. You will fight the Syrians in Aphek until you defeat them." Then Elisha told King Joash to take the other arrows and strike the ground with them. The king did as he was told. He took the arrows, struck ...

3733. A Sermon for Passion Sunday

Matthew 27:45-56

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Dean Lueking

... effort to abandon the full meaning of the Cross of Christ. God did cut off his Son in this hour, and for the most important of reasons: ... since we humans have a mortal nature, Jesus also shared it, like us, in order that by his death he might dethrone the lord of death, the devil, and free from their slavery men who had always lived in fear of death ... For it was not angels, but the descendants of Abraham that he came to help. And so he had to be made like his brothers in every respect, so that he might ...

3734. A Place for You

John 14:1-4

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Dean Lueking

... We shall be there in the fellowship of his beloved Son, and when our bodies are raised from our own graves, we shall be like Christ our Lord and we shall see him as he is. (1 John 3:2-3) That is what counts, and that is all that we truly need to ... is struck, the criticism of Christianity as an opiate of the people cannot stand. The Hope That Will Not Fall Us Finally, these words of our Lord summon us to hold fast to the magnetic power of hope. The final test of that hope is our own death; that is the last ...

3735. You Can Be a Difference

Joel 2:1-11

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... are routine - daily grist for the newspaper mills. We also hear how differently it is to make any offering or sacrifice to the Lord. Joel might ask, "Upon whom does the responsibility rest? Upon whom do you see the judgment?" Do we want to project the ... right. So we hear the words of the prophet: "Blow the trumpet." Sound the bells of the churches. Let the people gather to hear what the Lord has to say. For even if it is a word of judgment, it is not a word of condemnation; it is a word of hope and salvation. It ...

3736. Easter 7

Jn 17:20-26 · Acts 7:55-60; 16:16-34 · Rev 22:12-20

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Russell F. Anderson

... more than a passive acceptance that Jesus is the Christ. Our people need to understand further dimensions of belief. Outline: Believe in the Lord Jesus - a. Believe in Jesus and suffer for him! vv. 19-24 b. Believe in Jesus and sing in your suffering! v. 25 ... in a person's life. It deserves an analysis and application. Outline: To be saved calls for us to - a. Trust - "Believe in the Lord Jesus - v. 31 b. Obey - "He was baptized." v. 33 c. Serve - "He brought them into his house." v. 34 Lesson 1: Acts 16 ...

3737. Proper 12

Lk 11:1-13 · Col 2:6-15 · Gen 18:20-32 · 2 Ki 5:1-15

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John R. Brokhoff

... accused to appear for trial. We are bound to obey God's commands. We owe this to him, It is our IOU. One translation of the Lord's Prayer is "Forgive us our debts ..." Paul explains that our bond of the Law was canceled and nailed to the cross. He paid the ... 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 ...

3738. Christmas 2

Jn 1:1-18 · Eph 1:3-6, 15-18 · Isa 61:10--62:3 · Jer 31:7-14

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John R. Brokhoff

... :7-14. Need: The coming of Christ on Christmas is the fulfillment of promises made by God over the centunes. The coming of Christ inaugurates a new deal, a new era, a whole new day for God's people. This is reason for hope and rejoicing. The Word of the Lord is a good word of redemption and release in Christ. In a world beset with the threat of a nuclear holocaust and crime that eats out the goodness of life, there is need for a reassuring word from God as we find it in this lection. Outline: God makes good ...

3739. January 1

Matthew 25:31-46, Revelation 21:1-27, Deuteronomy 8:1-20

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... with us in this new year, and through all eternity: Keep us mindful of your presence in all situations; that we may find strength and joy in whatever adventure you lead us. In the name of Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession You have given us many new years, Lord. But that which comes from you so new and pure, we quickly taint with sin. Forgive the new years we have made old by ignoring your presence. Walk with us each day; that we may now begin not just a new year, but a new life with you. In Jesus ...

3740. Epiphany 4

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, Matthew 5:1-12, Micah 6:1-8

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... keep track of our good deeds. People: We cannot help wanting to make ourselves feel we have earned at least a little of God's love. Pastor: Yes, but that breeds sin. None of us, whether by intelligence, or by devotion, can boast of what we offer to our Lord. People: God forgive us, and help us to boast only of what he has done for us! Collect God of all wisdom, who confuses the wise and the strong with the simplicity of faith: Interpret discipleship to us; that we may not boast of any wisdom or strength of ...

3741. Lent 4

1 Samuel 16:1-13, Ephesians 4:17--5:21, John 9:1-12, John 9:13-34, John 9:35-41

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... some degree and need God to open our eyes, that we may see our sin and his love. Pastor: Christ is the light which shines upon us, giving us the sight we need. People: May Christ shine his light upon us, and heal our spiritual blindness. Collect O Lord God, our heavenly Father, who heals the blindness of man's sinful behavior by the light of your only Son, Jesus our Savior: Touch our hearts, that our spiritual sight may be restored, letting us see clearly the life you are calling us to live. In our Savior ...

3742. Palm Sunday

Philippians 2:1-11, Matthew 27:32-44, Matthew 27:27-31, Isaiah 50:1-11

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... kingdom; People: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is lord! Collect Eternal God, whose Son left his glory with you to be humiliated in our world; but whom you have exalted ... comprehend the pain and suffering he endured in order to deliver us from the death of sin. Help us to live righteously in thanksgiving for our Lord's willingness to die in our place. In our Savior's name we pray. Amen. Hymns "All Praise to Thee, for Thou, O King Divine" "At ...

3743. Palm Sunday

Matthew 21:1-11, Philippians 2:1-11, Isaiah 50:1-11

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... praise for Jesus, King of our lives. Pastor: In spite of the shadow of the cross over the palm-strewn way, Jesus rules in the hearts of those who surrender to him. People: We commit ourselves wholly to Jesus, and ask him to have his way with us. Collect O Lord God, whose Son followed your will, both as Servant and as Savior; and now rules in the hearts of those who accept him as King: Open our hearts to his rule; that we may rejoice in the blessings of his kingdom, and share with those who honor him with ...

3744. A Claim to a Crown

Matthew 24:36-51

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George Bass

... titled, "Free Spirit;" it was the work of Brother Jerome Cox. On the other side of the room, also on the wall, we discovered a crucifix done in exactly the same style, but with a difference. This figure had a face, hands, and could be identified as the Risen Lord, who seemed to be bursting forth from the tomb. He has conquered the cross and death, and it is obvious he is the reason for the "Free Spirit," the freeing of humanity from the fear of sin and death .i people might become all God intends them to be ...

3745. Burning Torches

Isaiah 63:7--64:12

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... to Jerusalem, the city was in ruins. Into that rubble heap the prophet threw the cinder of God’s Word. He preached a message of hope when hope was not to be seen. Where destruction lay all around, he cried out, "I will tell of the kindness of the Lord, the deeds for which He is to be praised." Those deeds included the creation of the world, when God’s tempest fanned the coals of human clay to life. They included the wars that God had sent to put down the kings who thought they were unfellable timbers ...

3746. Daily Choice

Deuteronomy 30:11-20

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... a devouring fire and a jealous God. Remember this, first of all." Lest the Israelites think that once they entered that Promised Land there would be no more pain, sorrow, or tears to wipe away, Moses went on: "Hear what the Lord says. Look I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse. Therefore, choose life!" Why did Moses give this Word of God as his last will and testament to his people? Why did he put that awful burden of choice on them as they stood there straining toward ...

3747. Remember Toward the Future John M. Cobb

Exodus 12:1-30

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... . That’s the way it was for the ancient Jews and that’s the way it must be for us Christians today! For we Christians have our Passover, as well - and that which we, too, must do. For our Lord Jesus has taken the old Passover and has put himself there in place of the lamb. That is, for us, now, the Lord’s Supper. And this, too, with the same command: "Do this in remembrance of me." That means, now: If you intend to do anything with your life, today, then you must also go back into the past, back until ...

3748. Exodus Crossings

Exodus 13:17--14:31

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James G. Cobb

... Israel, we celebrate the God who frees and delivers us, the God who sets before us a future full of promise and hope, and the God who accompanies us on our way. One of the most beautiful prayers in our worship speaks a summation of this text and passage: Lord God, you have called your servants to ventures of which we cannot see the ending, by paths as yet untrodden, through perils unknown. Give us faith to go out with good courage, not knowing where we go, but only that your hand is leading us and your love ...

3749. Second Sunday of Easter

John 20:19-31, Acts 2:14a, 22-32, 1 Peter 1:3-9

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... him. Collect Heavenly Father, who fills us with joy over our new life you have given by raising Jesus from the dead: Keep us strong in the faith; that we may not become disheartened by trials or testing, forgetting our salvation is in Christ, our risen Lord, through whom we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Christ has been raised to life, Father, and through his resurrection you raise us to new life. That fills us with joy, Father, until our faith is tested. Then we lose hope, and our salvation does not make ...

3750. Proper 7

Matthew 10:1-42, Romans 5:12-21, Genesis 28:10-22

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... like Adam, Father; and we excuse ourselves by thinking it is natural. But our real desire is to be more like Jesus. Forgive us for our persistence in sin, and our indifference to Jesus' death for our redemption. Grant us understanding and acceptance of the grace of our Lord who gives us the hope of eternal life. In his name we pray. Amen. Hymns "How Happy Every Child of Grace" "Jesus Is All the World to Me" "Just as I am, Without One Plea" "O Happy Day" Gospel: Matthew 10:24-33 Theme: Be faithful, even if ...

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