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3801. 1 Samuel 16:14-23

1 Samuel 16:14-23

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Leonard Sweet

The First Testament is filled with stories so suspenseful, plots so convoluted and interwoven, that even in this unshockable age they continue to leap off the pages. Amidst all the cliffhangers and catastrophes, however, the tragedy of Saul and the triumph of David remain one of the most memorable - confounding our sensibilities and astounding our expectations. Last week's text introduced the guileless David into the divine plot to overthrow the unsuspecting Saul. This week the noose of God's judgment ...

3802. John 20:19-31 [Genesis 2:5-24]

John 20:19-31 [Genesis 2:5-24]

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Leonard Sweet

God has planted throughout the Scriptures time-released fireworks. At various periods in the church's history these bombs go off under their texts, exploding for all to see, inviting people of that era to "look at me" and take seriously the Word of God coming alive specially for them right before their eyes. Two books of the Bible exploding under us, and wanting to explode within us (that's what preaching basically is), are the books of John and Genesis. Why John? First, it stands apart from the other ...

3803. 2 Timothy 1:1-14

2 Timothy 1:1-14

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Leonard Sweet

This week's epistle lesson comes from the so-called "pastoral epistles" (1,2 Timothy, Titus), which combine both the personal and theological concerns of Paul with tremendous poignancy and power. The message read in 2 Timothy today vibrates between two distinct poles: the unwavering strength and commitment of the apostle's faith, and the emotional appeals of a man who realizes his time on Earth is swiftly drawing to a close. During his second Roman imprisonment, Paul became convinced that this time there ...

3804. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

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Leonard Sweet

This week's epistle reading from 1 Thessalonians lies within a slightly larger section (5:12-28) in which Paul gives a series of final instructions. Amid these lists of "dos" and "don'ts," Paul also includes two prayers or benedictions (vv.23 and 28). In these few verses Paul covers relationships between members and leaders (vv.12-13), Christian responsibility (both to other community members and to non-Christians [vv.14-15]), interior attitudes of believers (vv.16-18) and the workings of the Holy Spirit ( ...

3805. Luke 1:26-38

Luke 1:26-38

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Leonard Sweet

3806. Blessed Assurance

Matthew 6:25-34

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Mike Ripski

Have you heard me tell this story? A church was conducting its annual pledge drive with an every-member-canvas. Members visited other members to ask for their financial commitments. A visitor went to the home of one of the church’s wealthiest members. The member said to the visitor, “I guess you think that I ought to be able to give $50,000 to the church, because I’m a successful businessman. You can tell by the way I live. I’m affluent, a man of means. But I bet there are some things you don’t know. Do ...

3807. Proper 4

2 Corinthians 4:1-18, 1 Samuel 3:1--4:1, Mark 2:23-3:6

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John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY Old Testament: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) Samuel was a special gift of Yahweh to his mother, Hannah, who was barren for many years. She went to the tabernacle and fervently prayed for a child. If the child was a male, she promised to give him back to the Lord. After weaning him, she took him to Eli, the high priest, to be a servant in the temple. Three times Samuel mistook Yahweh's call for Eli's. Upon Eli's direction, Samuel said, "Speak, for your servant is listening." Then Yahweh disclosed to ...

3808. Proper 13

2 Samuel 11:26–12:13a, Psalm 51:1-19, John 6:24-35, Ephesians 4:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 51:1-12 First Lesson—The prophet’s parable traps King David’s conscience. 2 Samuel 11:26–12:13a Second Lesson—The unity of the church can be maintained only by the exercise of the best gifts that God gives. Ephesians 4:1-6 Gospel—Jesus advocates a higher vocation than the pursuit of a free lunch. John 6:24-35 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Come into God’s presence with a clean heart, with a new and right ...

3809. Proper 7

Mark 4:35-41, 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Psalm 9:1-20, Psalm 133:1-3, 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 9:9-20 [OR] After David’s victory over Goliath, Saul and Jonathan treat him as a prince and take him to the palace. 1 Samuel 17:57–18:5 [AND] Psalm 133:1 First Lesson—David and Goliath fight as champions for the Israelites and the Philistines. 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 Second Lesson—The apostle Paul outlines some of the difficulties faced in his ministry and the resources brought to bear in dealing with them. 2 Corinthians 6:1-13 Gospel - Jesus has quite different power ...

3810. All Saints

Psalm 24:1-10, Isaiah 25:1-12, John 11:32-44, Revelation 21:1-27

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 24 First Lesson—The prophet celebrates the conquest of death still to come. Isaiah 25:6-9 Second Lesson—John foresees an immortality that is rich with a loving personal relationship with God. Revelation 21:1-6 Gospel—The death of Lazarus is the occasion for a miracle of Jesus and a promise of eternal life for all who would come after him. John 11:32-44 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: God has spoken. Be ...

3811. Christ the King

2 Samuel 23:1-7, Psalm 132:1-18, John 18:33-37, Revelation 1:4-8

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 132:1-12, (13-18) First Lesson—The final words of King David are full of hope for the future. 2 Samuel 23:1-7 Second Lesson—Not a kingdom of military power but a kingdom of priests is envisioned by John on Patmos. Revelation 1:4b-8 Gospel—The ruler of the realm of the Spirit defends himself before a ruler of this evil world. John 18:33-37 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Holiness is the beauty of God’s ...

3812. First Sunday in Lent

Genesis 9:1-17, Psalm 25:1-22, Mark 1:9-15, 1 Peter 3:8-22

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter - Psalm 25:1-10 First Lesson—God established with Noah the covenant of the rainbow. Genesis 9:8-17 Second Lesson—Peter says that the water of the flood and the water of baptism both take away sin. 1 Peter 3:18-22 Gospel—After his baptism by John the Baptizer Jesus begins forty days of temptation in the wilderness. Mark 1:9-15 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Look for signs of the covenant that God makes with us ...

3813. Lent 3

Exodus 20:1-21, Psalm 19:1-14, John 2:13-22, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 19:1-14 First Lesson—Moses discloses the covenant God makes with the former slaves brought out of Egypt. Exodus 20:1-17 Second Lesson—Paul affirms to the Corinthians the strength and wisdom of God over against the weakness and foolishness of humanity. 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Gospel—Jesus cleanses the Temple by chasing out the commercial entrepreneurs. John 2:13-22 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: God calls us ...

3814. Easter

Psalm 118:1-29, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18, Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24 First Lesson—Here is an early outline of Peter’s sermon, the heart of the Gospel which will be preached to the ends of the earth. Acts 10:34-43 Second Lesson—The Apostle makes it clear that the resurrection of Jesus to life after death is the heart of Christian faith. 1 Corinthians 15:19-26 [or Acts 10:34-43] Gospel—The dearest friends of Jesus discover the empty tomb and Mary Magdalene actually meets the risen Christ. John 20:1-18 [OR] Luke accounts for beginning of ...

3815. Lent 4

Joshua 5:1-12, Psalm 32:1-11, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 32 First Lesson—Gilgal becomes a memorable place for the former slaves who can celebrate the Passover outside the land of their prior captivity. Joshua 5:9-12 Second Lesson—Jesus the non-sinner is made to be sin in order that we sinners might be reconciled to God and become Christian representatives of the new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Gospel—The parables of Jesus are purposeful in answering the complaints of his critics. Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of ...

3816. Proper 8

2 Kings 2:1-18, Psalm 77:1-20, Luke 9:51-62, Galatians 5:16-26

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 First Lesson—Elisha, the successor to Elijah, is demonstrably blessed with some of his predecessor’s spirit. 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14 Second Lesson—Christian freedom is not to be an opportunity for self-indulgence but for growth under the guidance of the Spirit. Galatians 5:1, 13-25 Gospel—The call to discipleship can be avoided with a variety of excuses. Luke 9:51-62 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. ...

3817. Proper 16

Hebrews 12:14-29, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Psalm 71:1-24, Luke 13:10-17

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 71:1-6 First Lesson—The book of the prophet Jeremiah begins with an account of his call to the prophetic office despite feelings of inadequacy. Jeremiah 1:4-10 Second Lesson—The gospel of Jesus Christ has brought a new approach to God, but reverence is still appropriate. Hebrews 12:18-29 Gospel—Jesus flies in the face of tradition to perform a miraculous healing on the Sabbath. Luke 13:10-17 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also ...

3818. Proper 22

Lamentations 1:1-6, Lamentations 3:19-26, Luke 17:5-10, 2 Timothy 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Lamentations 3:19-26 [OR] Psalm 137 First Lesson—This lamentation mourns Jerusalem as an abandoned widow. Lamentations 1:1-6 Second Lesson—Three generations of Christian faith are noted in this letter of Paul. 2 Timothy 1:1-14 Gospel—When slavery was still accepted, Jesus continues to define the humility of discipleship. Luke 17:5-10 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Let us sing of mercy and justice as we give ...

3819. All Saints

Psalm 24:1-10, Isaiah 25:1-12, John 11:32-44, Revelation 21:1-27

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter- Psalms 24 First Lesson - The prophet celebrates the conquest of death still to come. Isaiah 25:6-9 [OR] The wise one celebrates the immortality of the righteous in the care of the Eternal One. Wisdom of Solomon 3:1-9 Second Lesson - John foresees an immortality that is rich with a loving personal relationship to God. Revelation 21:1-6 Gospel - The death of Lazarus is the occasion for a miracle of Jesus and a promise of eternal life for all who would come after him. John 11:32-44 CALL TO ...

3820. Christ the King

Matthew 25:31-46, Psalm 100:1-5, Ezekiel 34:1-31, Ephesians 1:15-23

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter - Psalms 100 First Lesson - The great Shepherd to come, says the prophet, will care for the lean sheep pushed aside by the fat ones. Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Second Lesson - The apostle rejoices in the faith of this congregation but prays for further growth toward maturity. Ephesians 1:15-23 Gospel - Jesus tells a parable of final judgment. Matthew 25:31-46 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Holiness is the beauty ...

3821. First Sunday after the Epiphany (Baptism of Our Lord)

Psalm 29:1-11, Isaiah 42:1-9, Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 10:34-43

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter--Psalms 29:1-11 First Lesson--The prophet envisions the gentle strength of the Messiah. Isaiah 42:1-9 Second Lesson--Luke records a brief of the introduction by Peter of Jesus the Messiah. Acts 10:34-43 Gospel--Jesus is baptized as if he were a sinner like us and is consecrated to be God's special Son. Matthew 3:13-17 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Ascribe to the Eternal the glory due to God's name. People: We ...

3822. Lent 4

1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23:1-6, John 9:1-41, Ephesians 5:8-14

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter - Psalms 23:1-6 First Lesson - God prods Samuel to anoint a successor to Saul while the belligerent Saul is still on the scene. 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Second Lesson - Paul calls the Ephesians to turn away from all dark deeds to live as children of light. Ephesians 5:8-14 Gospel - The blind man not only has his eyes healed but also is by stages convinced that Jesus is the Christ. John 9:1-41 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. ...

3823. Pentecost

Numbers 11:24-30, Psalm 104:1-35, John 7:37-39, Acts 2:1-21, 1 Corinthians 12:3-13

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter - Psalms 104:1a, 24-34, 35b First Lesson - The Spirit of God bridges language barriers to begin the creation of one church for Jesus Christ. Acts 2:1-21 [OR] The Spirit of God touches not only Moses but the seventy elders to the dismay of some others. Numbers 11:24-30 Second Lesson - The inspiration of the Holy Spirit is essential to the confession of Jesus as Lord and the empowerment of the membership of the church. 1 Corinthians 12:3-13 or Acts 2:1-21 Gospel - The imagery of the river is ...

3824. Proper 20

Matthew 20:1-16, Psalm 106:1-48, Exodus 16:1-36, Philippians 1:12-30

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter - Psalms 105:1-6, 37-45 First Lesson - When the Israelites complain of hunger to Moses and Aaron, God sends bread from heaven. Exodus 16:2-15 Second Lesson - Paul shares with the Philippians the conflict between keeping on or being relieved by death from present suffering. Philippians 1:21-30 Gospel - Jesus suggests that those of us at this late hour of the Christian day may still be rewarded for our work as if we had been there at the beginning. Matthew 20:1-16 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The ...

3825. Palm Sunday

Isaiah 50:1-11, Matthew 21:1-11, Psalm 118:1-29, Psalm 31:1-24, Matthew 26:14-16, Philippians 2:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter - Psalms 118:1-2, 19-29 (As Palm Sunday) Psalter - Psalms 31:9-16 (As Passion Sunday) First Lesson - Learning to listen patiently to God can develop wisdom in speech and confident patience under persecution. Isaiah 50:4-9a Second Lesson - If the elect offspring of God can accept humble servanthood and suffering, why not those of us who take the name Christian? Philippians 2:5-11 Gospel - A humble king is welcomed as he comes riding a gentle donkey. Matthew 21:1-11 Gospel - Jesus Christ, ...

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3801. 1 Samuel 16:14-23

1 Samuel 16:14-23

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Leonard Sweet

3802. John 20:19-31 [Genesis 2:5-24]

John 20:19-31 [Genesis 2:5-24]

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Leonard Sweet

3803. 2 Timothy 1:1-14

2 Timothy 1:1-14

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Leonard Sweet

3804. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

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Leonard Sweet

3805. Luke 1:26-38

Luke 1:26-38

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Leonard Sweet

3806. Blessed Assurance

Matthew 6:25-34

Sermon

Mike Ripski

3807. Proper 4

2 Corinthians 4:1-18, 1 Samuel 3:1--4:1, Mark 2:23-3:6

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John R. Brokhoff

3808. Proper 13

2 Samuel 11:26–12:13a, Psalm 51:1-19, John 6:24-35, Ephesians 4:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

3809. Proper 7

Mark 4:35-41, 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Psalm 9:1-20, Psalm 133:1-3, 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

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B. David Hostetter

3810. All Saints

Psalm 24:1-10, Isaiah 25:1-12, John 11:32-44, Revelation 21:1-27

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B. David Hostetter

3811. Christ the King

2 Samuel 23:1-7, Psalm 132:1-18, John 18:33-37, Revelation 1:4-8

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B. David Hostetter

3812. First Sunday in Lent

Genesis 9:1-17, Psalm 25:1-22, Mark 1:9-15, 1 Peter 3:8-22

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B. David Hostetter

3813. Lent 3

Exodus 20:1-21, Psalm 19:1-14, John 2:13-22, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

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B. David Hostetter

3814. Easter

Psalm 118:1-29, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18, Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

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B. David Hostetter

3815. Lent 4

Joshua 5:1-12, Psalm 32:1-11, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

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B. David Hostetter

3816. Proper 8

2 Kings 2:1-18, Psalm 77:1-20, Luke 9:51-62, Galatians 5:16-26

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B. David Hostetter

3817. Proper 16

Hebrews 12:14-29, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Psalm 71:1-24, Luke 13:10-17

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B. David Hostetter

3818. Proper 22

Lamentations 1:1-6, Lamentations 3:19-26, Luke 17:5-10, 2 Timothy 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

3819. All Saints

Psalm 24:1-10, Isaiah 25:1-12, John 11:32-44, Revelation 21:1-27

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B. David Hostetter

3820. Christ the King

Matthew 25:31-46, Psalm 100:1-5, Ezekiel 34:1-31, Ephesians 1:15-23

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B. David Hostetter

3821. First Sunday after the Epiphany (Baptism of Our Lord)

Psalm 29:1-11, Isaiah 42:1-9, Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 10:34-43

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B. David Hostetter

3822. Lent 4

1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 23:1-6, John 9:1-41, Ephesians 5:8-14

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B. David Hostetter

3823. Pentecost

Numbers 11:24-30, Psalm 104:1-35, John 7:37-39, Acts 2:1-21, 1 Corinthians 12:3-13

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B. David Hostetter

3824. Proper 20

Matthew 20:1-16, Psalm 106:1-48, Exodus 16:1-36, Philippians 1:12-30

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B. David Hostetter

3825. Palm Sunday

Isaiah 50:1-11, Matthew 21:1-11, Psalm 118:1-29, Psalm 31:1-24, Matthew 26:14-16, Philippians 2:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

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