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3876. Be Careful How You Live

Ephesians 5:15-20

Sermon

Thomas Lentz

... Take money you would have spent on beer and give it to charity. Work in a soup kitchen. And think of life as a terminal illness, because if you do, you will live it with joy and passion as it ought to be lived.1 This message certainly catches the spirit of Paul's exhortation: "Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity...." How could we each write our own resumes? How are we handling the custody of our lives, not just the life of our minds, but of ...

3877. The Great Thanksgiving

1 Timothy 2:1-7

Sermon

Patrick J. Rooney

... saying. As a Christian, my life, your life, our life of thanksgiving is centered upon that one Lord and God who has created us in his own image, redeemed us with the precious blood of his Son, and sustains us day after day through the gift of his Holy Spirit. Because our lives are literally grounded in our God, we come here week after week and on other occasions such as this to lift our hands in prayer and praise. We are a people called together into a life of worship, a people called together into a life ...

3878. Matthew 22:15-22

Matthew 22:15-22

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Leonard Sweet

... staircase” is when thought and action are out of sync with one another. I think this is one reason why we love sit-coms and well-written comedies. There is nothing more gratifying than the perfect comeback. There is nothing more tormenting than “the spirit of the staircase.” In today’s gospel text Jesus offers one of the all time great “perfect comebacks” to the first of three questions posed to him by the Pharisees. While in Mark’s gospel the Pharisees are merely “sent” to Jesus (Mark 12 ...

3879. Getting Through the Grief

2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27

Sermon

William J. Carl, III

... 12:21). Purged of any bitterness or malice, David delivers his eulogy for Saul and Jonathan with what appears as true grief for both of them. But, I think there is something more going on here. David is more than just a good politician. David is filled with the Spirit of the living God, a God who doesn't hold grudges against us no matter what we have done. David's eulogy is full of grace because he is filled with the grace of God. He understands that the greatest honor one has as a spiritual leader, whether ...

3880. What Does It Mean to Be Blessed?

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

King Duncan

... ’ most famous and least understood teachings which we know as the Beatitudes. Now when Jesus saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, and he began to teach them. He said: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful ...

3881. The Nicene Creed

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Staff

... Father before all ages, God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made; of the same essence as the Father. Through him all things were made. For us and for our salvation he came down from heaven; he became incarnate by the Holy Spirit and the virgin Mary, and was made human. He was crucified for us under Pontius Pilate; he suffered and was buried. The third day he rose again, according to the Scriptures. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will ...

3882. The Secrets of God

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John Calvin

... audacity of humans, in case they should clamor against God's judgments. We cannot by our own faculties examine the secrets of God, but we are admitted into a certain and clear knowledge of them by the grace of the Holy Spirit. And just as we ought to follow the guidance of the Spirit, so where He leaves us, we ought to stop there and fix our standing. If anyone will seek to know more than what God has revealed, he shall be overwhelmed with the immeasurable brightness of inaccessible light. But we must bear ...

3883. Innocent Ignorance

Matthew 15:18

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Oswald Chambers

... to trust my innocent ignorance? As long as I remain under the refuge of innocence, I am living in a fool's paradise. The only thing that safeguards is the redemption found in Jesus Christ. Purity is too deep down for me to get to naturally; but when the Holy Spirit comes in, He brings into the center of my life the very Spirit that was manifested in the life of Jesus Christ the Holy ...

3884. Preaching on Prayers

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Staff

... I can." Dr. Chapman thought, "Here's a crank." But the man continued: "I'm going to pray for you that you may have the Holy Spirit's power upon you. Two others have covenanted to join with me in prayer for you." Dr. Chapman said, "I didn't feel so bad ... The 3 became 10, the 10 became 20, and 20 became 50, the 50 became 200 who met before every service to pray that the Holy Spirit might come upon me. I always went into my pulpit feeling that I would have the anointing in answer to the prayers of those who had ...

3885. Spiritual Teaching Gifts

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Dr. Earl Radmacher

... empathetic to people who are in affliction or misery and lifting internal burdens with cheerfulness. Helps: Seeing tasks and doing them for or with someone in order to lift external burdens. Distinguishing spirits: Detecting a genuine or spurious motive by distinguishing the spirit-source behind any person's speech or act. Evangelism: Communicating the gospel with power and persuasiveness as well as equipping the saints for evangelism. Leadership Gifts. Leadership (executive ability): Standing before people ...

3886. Bear the Light

John 1:19-28

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... is appreciated, but it is the light itself that everyone craves. This Advent season, bear the light. Don’t be the light. Don’t seek the spotlight. Bear the light. So that Jesus can . . . . Shine, Jesus, Shine. We don’t need more of the spirit of Christmas. We need more of the Spirit of Christ. In the words of the haunting Appalachian Carol: I wonder as I wander out under the sky, How Jesus our Savior did come for to die For poor ornery sinners like you and like I I wonder as I wander out under the ...

3887. Watch Your Step

Mark 6:1-6

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Leonard Sweet

... concern for self-preservation, without “packing” for themselves. What they “packed” was for others. What they took with them was for those to whom they were going, to those they were telling the Jesus story and offering the healings, in body and spirit, that Jesus’ power offered. If you “talk the talk” you must “walk the walk.” When Jesus sent his disciples out on their first mission journey he made sure they talked and walked according to divine purpose and providence. They spoke with the ...

3888. Advocate and Redeemer

John 14:23-29

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... of my groaning?" Resurrection rewards those who are faithful even when things seem hopeless. We who claim Jesus as our goel, our redeemer, must learn to put our trust in that risen Lord and count on him to be our Advocate. We must learn to trust the Spirit, too. It means taking things on faith. The words of Jesus to Believing Thomas are especially pertinent here: "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe" (John 20:29). It all comes down to trust. You know where the story is head ...

3889. The News From Nazareth

Luke 1:39-45 (46-55)

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... , you have found favor with God. You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus" (Luke 1:30-31). Mary asks how this is possible since she is still a virgin; the angel says not to worry: "The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you" (Luke 1:35). Uh-huh.Then, as proof that this incredible announcement could be taken seriously, Gabriel continues, "Even Elizabeth your relative is going to have a child in her old age, and she who ...

3890. The Body of Christ

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... of Christ, and used that description to explain how the church should operate. The body is a unit, though it is made up of many parts; and though all its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ. For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body ... — 1 Corinthians 12:12-13 Paul has several points. First, there are differences among us. He makes no effort to gloss that over, nor would he wish to. However, he says there is unity in our diversity. We are one body, and we should remember ...

3891. Advent 1

Psalm 25:1-10, Jeremiah 33;14-16, Luke 21:25-36, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

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Julia Ross Strope

... pointing to you. Thanks, too, for the talents assembled in this place, for we are aware that all good things come from you. Amid the beauty, we give you our undivided attention. Amen. Call To Confession Quiet the chatter in your minds. Let the Spirit refresh you with awareness of how you might be whole and how you can be available for others with contagious joy. Let’s recite the printed confession and then listen in silence for the Divine Voice. Community Confession Loving God — Christmas comes but once ...

3892. Advent 3

Isaiah 12:2-6, Zephaniah 3:14-20, Luke 3:1-20, Philippians 4:4-7

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Julia Ross Strope

... surrounding us, pointing to you. Here, we sing and express our joy. Here, there is no reason to be afraid. Amid the beauty, we seek truth so we give you our undivided attention. Amen. Call To Confession Quiet the chatter in your minds. Let the Spirit refresh you with awareness of how you might be whole and how you can be available for others with contagious joy. Let’s recite the printed confession and then listen in silence for the Divine Voice. Community Confession Loving God — Christmas comes but once ...

3893. Easter 6

Psalm 67:1-7, John 5:1-9; 14:23-29, Acts 16:9-15, Revelation 21:10, 22—22:5

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Julia Ross Strope

... expectations about what is enough and what is due us. Open our minds to people different from ourselves. Let us participate with the Spirit’s movement. Amen. Sermon Idea How often can people hear a story and find new inspiration? The Acts story of Lydia is a ... to Macedonia. Would we trust a dream to guide us to a new place and a new people? How do we “read” the Spirit’s guidance? Are we willing to articulate our faith story when we are with strangers? Would we dare invite an unexpected visiting ...

3894. James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a

James 3:13-18

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Leonard Sweet

... humility” or meekness. The notion that humility or gentleness was a positive virtue set the first-century Christian community firmly apart from the Greco-Roman culture. There humility smacked of subservience and weakness. But Christians were called to celebrate a humble spirit, imitating Christ who declared himself to be “meek” (Matthew 11:29) and who blessed the meek (Matthew 5:5). In today’s gospel text, Jesus celebrates the last being first and holds up a little child as the image of faithfulness ...

3895. Lent 2

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Psalm 27:1-14, Luke 13:31-35, Philippians 3:17--4:1

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Julia Ross Strope

... us to food for our souls and our bodies. We find courage in Jesus of Nazareth who resisted the temptations that come to humankind: power over others, material wealth that obscures divine goodness, and arrogance that resists attention to divine presence. With the Holy Spirit enthusing us, we choose to live in ways that are hospitable and gracious, insightful and generous in kind deeds. Together, we have a significant voice in our culture to demand justice for all. In our living and in our dying, we are not ...

3896. Lent 4

Joshua 5:9-12, Psalm 32:1-11, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

3897. Thanksgiving Day

Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Psalm 100:1-5, John 6:25-35, Philippians 4:4-9

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Julia Ross Strope

... we are. God is good and divine faithfulness sustains us day by day. People: Through all our human adventures, we experience God’s Spirit as our guide. Leader: Each day, we receive fresh impressions of Divine Presence and we make time to appreciate how the Holy One ... psyche comes from awareness of beauty and truth that are experienced in the Great Mystery we call God/Christ/Holy Spirit. Jesus shows the way. Benediction Leader: Are you grateful people? People: Yes. We are thankful and generous people! Leader: ...

3898. Christmas 2

Psalm 147:12-20, Jeremiah 31:7-14, John 1:(1-9), 10-18, Ephesians 1:3-14

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Julia Ross Strope

... . Contemporary Affirmation (Unison) We believe that God is and was embodied by Jesus of Nazareth. We believe that Jesus lived and taught a personal and corporate lifestyle that honored God, self, and others. We believe that God is present as the Holy Spirit, as a Creating Spirit within us. We believe that we are expected to be helpful to one another, to our neighbors near and far, and to behave in ways that do not abuse the planet. We believe that Christmas and all holy days are opportunities to remember ...

3899. But When God ...

Galatians 1:11-24

Sermon

April Yamasaki

... that faith in Christ means they do not need to keep the religious law. This was a dramatic change — from trying to destroy the church to planting new churches, from advancing in Judaism to advancing the cause of Christ, from living by the law to living by the Spirit. What made the difference? How did Paul's life change so dramatically? And what might we learn about how God can change our lives? The key is verse 15 of our text: "But when God" — it was God who dramatically changed Paul's life. Paul was ...

3900. Saint and Sinner

Romans 3:21-31

Sermon

Scott Suskovic

... have been destroyed by the blood of Jesus. Paul writes in Galatians, "For freedom Christ has set you free; stand fast, therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery." In Romans, Paul writes, "... you have been set free from sin" (6:22). "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set you free from the law of sin and of death" (8:2). We are born again through faith. Death has no power over us. The law no longer rules us. We are 100% saints through our faith in Jesus. Yet, at the same ...

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