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3726. Which Ones Were Lost?

Luke 15:1-7, Luke 15:8-10

Sermon

Merle G. Franke

... their invasion of our sacred place, didn't think they were lost. They had been faithful church members all their lives. They didn't protest against the establishment. They didn't smoke pot, and they wore decent clothes. And they bathed regularly. How could they be lost? And in a sense they were right. But I often wondered, "Which ones were lost? Really lost?"

3727. "The Rejection Of Royalty"

Psalm 22:1-31

Sermon

R. Sheldon MacKenzie

... ,he denied his master.And so another man, another Simon,must do under orders what Peter had offered to do voluntarily.By the time the gospel was written, Peter had in fact been martyred in Rome.And doubtless in that situation he had carried his cross in every sense of the word.But on the day of the crucifixion of Jesus,when the disciple from Galilee ought to have done it,it was a native of Cyprus who carried the cross-beam. The contrast between the pledges of a disciple and his actual performance in a time ...

3728. Easter Sunday

Luke 24:33-41 · Psalm 23 · Acts 4:33-36

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Jack Brownlee

... the apostles. He had no doubt that Jesus was the master teacher, was the Son of God, was the anointed one of Israel, was resurrected from the grave. He believed that Jesus was a new covenant that somehow made complete, somehow fulfilled, somehow made new and made sense of the law that Moses had given the people. His hesitancy was not doubt. It was that final struggle from within resolving on impulse, what had been (in a profound way) his plan. Joseph had only intended to stay in Israel a short time when he ...

3729. Lent 1

Luke 4:16-30 · Psalm 103:1-13

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Jack Brownlee

... of heaven with the moon illuminating the small puffs of clouds arranged in shapes creating a backdrop for fantastic stories that kept his eyes open. And neither was it the gentle music that floated through the air from the tavern in Nazareth, bothersome in the sense that it would prevent tired eyes from closing from a busy and exciting day. Joshua could not sleep because of what had happened between the men of the village and his friend Jesus that afternoon. It seemed so incredible to a boy of eight that ...

3730. Creative Preaching

Sermon

Michael Rogness

... and read the letter from one of the wise men, describing the Christmas story and the search to find the baby from his perspective. It was done with creativity and imagination, enabling us listeners to experience the story from a new perspective, with the sense of awe and wonder which those magi must have felt. The familiar Christmas story came alive in a new way. The sermon had taken much thorough preparation, because the preacher had done research on the Jewish diaspora group in Babylon, the study of ...

3731. Where You Do Not Wish To Go

John 21:18

Illustration

John E. Sumwalt

... her had a right to know, too. The word spread fast. There were many expressions of caring; phone calls, cards, letters and quiet conversations with neighbors and friends. People were horrified for her and sympathetic at the same time -- or so it seemed. She felt no sense of rejection until the following Sunday morning when she went to church. She sat in her usual pew but the people who always sat beside her, or in the pews around her, sat elsewhere. She was beginning to think no one was going to sit near ...

3732. Everyone Is Searching

Mark 1:35-39

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Clement E. Lewis

... went, and he inquired about how he might plan for the greatest advantage for the kingdom's good. People felt a need for him because he had a passion for souls, and practiced compassion for persons of every status level. He instilled in others a sense of their own need for a deep personal faith. We know that as Christians, in imitation of the Master, it becomes our privilege to share a vital message, to maintain and utilize the power and authority of faith; and to demonstrate that confidence and devotional ...

3733. Strong Faith For Weak People

Romans 14:1--15:13

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Clement E. Lewis

... to understand the importance of the central facts of belief, and diverted to peripheral matters. There was in a certain congregation a very devoted Christian whom people sought to avoid, because though he had a fine education, he lacked the good common sense to leave off continually posing some kind of philosophical or religious argument. His learning prevented his stressing the graciousness that is in simple things. He somehow had missed the words of Paul, "Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for ...

3734. For Goodness Sake

Mark 10:17-31

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Clement E. Lewis

... Jesus was upholding the perfectness of God. Jesus seemed to understand himself as being both human and divine, since he knew that he was the Son of God, but he did not feel that his humanness before this man entitled him to be called good in the sense it applied to God the Father. Paul Scherer said of this: "Only God is entitled to the absolute predicate good." Matthew's gospel phrases Jesus' question a bit differently than does Mark and Luke, to read, "Why do you ask me about what is good?" In this ...

3735. The Virtue Of Self-Management

Proverbs 3:1-35

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Clement E. Lewis

... a very poor excuse, and is indicative of an unwillingness to conscientiously try. These four words show low self-esteem, and little trust in self and divine assistance. "I don't care," causes people to think that the person saying such words has lost the sense of pride, has closed the door on the possibility of a success and lost the key to self respect and personal independence. It means that person is willing to be dependent on the initiative of others, or is callous and unconcerned. When anyone says, "I ...

3736. When The Heart Is Right Before God

Acts 8:9-25

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Clement E. Lewis

... prudent in practice, and will the result be fruitful or helpful? *Am I being theologically correct, and will it stand the test of what God expects of us? *Will my decision and action be spiritually uplifting, or will it lower my standards and leave me with a sense of being less than pure, or at my best? *Though it may seem right for me, will what I decide hurt anyone else? William Jennings Bryan once said something well worth our hearing again, for it is excellent counsel. "Never be afraid to stand with the ...

3737. What Is That In Your Hand?

Exodus 4:1-17

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Clement E. Lewis

... lives in our hands. When we do, they must be nurtured, protected, loved, and revered. Moses became the great prophet of his people, and Aaron their priest. Both carried rods of wood in their hands, but more importantly, they carried love for their people and a sense of divine responsibility for their hearts, minds, and souls. So should we, especially if we are older, more experienced, and have more to love than do those who are younger. We never grow too old to love and lift the hearts and souls of others ...

3738. If We Are Dreamers

Joel 2:18-27, Joel 2:28-32

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... us in the fulfillment of a hope, ambition, or the need to serve; let us thank God for dreams, and for the waking hours in which to deal with remembered dreams and duties alike. And old people can dream dreams as well as anyone else. Why not? They add a sense of excitement to life.

3739. The Beauty Of Holiness

Psalm 96:1-13, Psalm 29:1-11

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Clement E. Lewis

... ," and of being involved in spiritual goodness. My how human hearts long for that! In the midst of crassness, competitiveness, controversies, hostility, and uncertainty of conditions, we need that respite desperately. Symbolism, the historic sign of faith, serves to renew our sense of oneness with what has been generative before us, and proclaims that we too can be involved in the experience of personal inclusion. The building we refer to as the church or the chapel ought to be as adequate, as comfortable ...

3740. A Disappearing Act

John 1:18

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... seen one in operation so often we may not have noticed the way the blades seem to disappear when they go around. (Turn on the fan.) We can see right through the fan because the blades are moving so fast that the eye cannot record each new position. In a sense, the blades are everywhere! Perhaps this is one of the reasons why we cannot see God, for God is everywhere. But, as with the fan, so with God; the important thing is not the sight but the effect. We cannot see the blades of the fan when it is ...

3741. The Do-It-Yourself Kit

2 Timothy 1:7

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... we have a problem that no one can solve for us. We must do it ourselves. It is then that we must use our own inner energies and the power of the Spirit of God that is within us. God has given each person a mind and willpower and common sense which we are to use to help solve the problems of life. He has put these powers within us just as the flame was put into the bottle. We all need to use these special powers that God has given each one of us. Possible Times To Use This Illustration ...

3742. Advent 1

Mark 13:32-37, Mark 13:1-31

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Dennis Koch

... lend themselves to schedules, flow-charts and budgets. So, waiting for the kingdom is hard for us. Clearly, Lord, we have some growing to do. Your timing has been perfect in the past and it will remain perfect in the future. Take our worldly impatience and transform it into a sense of spiritual anticipation. Help us to realize that the best way to help for your kingdom is to participate in it as it unfolds all around us. Amen.

3743. Easter 4

John 10:1-21

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Dennis Koch

... that the Good Shepherd is looking for us ...for our world is constantly threatening to split up and break apart. Neighbors withdraw from neighbors. The cycle of poverty persists. Leadership decisions are short-sighted. Even our own behavior blocks our ability to make sense out of life. Our best intentions fail to become positive actions. We feel like sheep without a shepherd. Remind us that the Good Shepherd knows us completely cares for us absolutely and loves us enough to die for us! Renew our confidence ...

3744. Epiphany 8

Mark 2:18-22, Mark 2:13-17

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Dennis Koch

... Need Son Of God, Eternal Savior O God Of Love, O King Of Peace Praise To The Lord, The Almighty Prayer for Epiphany 8 Sometimes the word "new" excites us and we are eager with anticipation. At other times something "new" becomes a threat to our sense of security and well-being.For when we speak of something "new" that will change our lives ...new worship, new ways of serving, or new approaches to routine tasks ...we become unsettled and nervous. We know that new wine cannot be placed into old wineskins and ...

3745. Lent 1

Mark 1:9-15

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Dennis Koch

... good intentions. Our hearts are burdened with the guilt which comes from the bad choices we have made. Our faith is on shaky ground because we are distracted by doubts and questions. We make excuses. We blame others for our problems. Only your forgiving love can bring us to our senses. Our only hope is found in Jesus Christ. Bring the power of forgiveness to bear upon our hearts and set us free to live the new life you intend for us to live. Amen.

3746. Proper 11

Mark 6:30-44

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Dennis Koch

... . The problem is, we never seem to know when enough is enough. We do not know when to quit. We become caught up in our work. We generate lists for ourselves. We take on more and more, accomplishing less and less. The busier we become, the more we lose our sense of who we are. Jesus took time to rest. He encouraged his disciples to rest. It is time to take time for leisure, for rest, for renewal. Amen.

3747. Proper 9

Mark 4:35-41

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Dennis Koch

... OT 14 Lord, it hurts us to see people we love and care about in the grip of unbelief. We can only imagine how much your heartaches for them! Our prayers go out for members of our own families, our friends, and people we work with. We are able to sense both their need for you and their resistance to the truth. We need the constant guidance of your Holy Spirit. Help us to watch for opportunities to share the hope and power of the good news. Do not allow us to give up when we are frustrated by the lack ...

3748. For the Baptism of Our Lord

Mark 1:1-8

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B. David Hostetter

... thoughtlessly despoiled. Let our thanksgiving be not only the praise we can give to the beauty of what you created but the activities we undertake to restore what has been uglified by rapacity and waste. In the restoration of what has been spoiled may we sense the presence of the Spirit of peace and joy. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Powerful Creator, Humble Savior, Renewing Spirit, renew in us the generous nature which is your image in which we were created in the beginning that the beauty of the world and ...

3749. Proper 12

John 6:16-24, John 6:1-15, Psalm 14:1-7

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B. David Hostetter

... OF THANKSGIVING God of all families in heaven and earth, receive our praise and thanksgiving for the manifestation of your love for us all in Jesus Christ. You do for us immeasurably more than we can ask or think. Your Spirit enriches our lives with a sense of your presence within us as well as around us and empowers our common service in the church of your dear Son. In generation after generation you inspire faith in Christ and regenerate your people. For all that you do, we give thanks. For all that ...

3750. Holy Trinity Sunday

John 3:1-21, Psalm 29:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... the Spirit, enabled to see and enter the place where you alone rule uncontested. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Glorious God, you fill the universe with majestic beauty and flowers in unexpected places. Holy God, you hallow awesome sanctuaries humbling us with the sense of our smallness and our sins. Sanctifying Spirit, you purify us, removing our iniquities and renewing us as if childlike in innocence, starting life again. We worship you with songs and verses, new songs and old songs with old instruments and ...

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