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3926. Meeting Our Needs, Not Our Greeds

Exodus 16:1-36

Sermon

Steve Burt

... need for each day, and no more. God clearly says that any extra they try to hoard will spoil. You see, God knows their needs and their greeds. Nevertheless, being humans, the Hebrews (some of them) don't heed the instructions. They gladly receive this gift of salvation, this unexpected sustaining manna from heaven. (It doesn't say they ate the quails. Nor were there special instructions given about them.) Their greed takes over, and some of them try to stockpile the manna -- even though they've been told to ...

3927. A Law We Can Live With

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

Robert S. Crilley

... mist-shrouded heights of Sinai by some impassive deity. Quite the contrary. They come from the same God who heard the Hebrews crying out in their captivity, who reached down with merciful hands so that these people could be lifted up, and who lovingly bestowed the gift of life to those struggling to find any meaning in their own. As a matter of fact, all ten are direct and intensely personal. The text doesn't say "one ought not" or even "humankind must not," but "you shall not ...." Or as Patrick Miller so ...

3928. Veiled Glimpses of God's Glory

Exodus 33:12-23

Sermon

Robert S. Crilley

... on the counter. "You may have to break them in a bit," he explained, "they're new!" Having finished unloading the van, he wished us both a nice day, and walked out onto the cold, bitter pavement of that February morning, wearing those old, cracked shoes -- gift-wrapped with twine. Looking back, I now realize that something of God's glory passed before me that day -- veiled in the love which is constantly walking in our midst, seeking always to find us. You know, it's rather embarrassing to admit, but I'd ...

3929. Expecting the Unexpected

Judges 4:1-24

Sermon

Robert S. Crilley

... a whole. But all the same, perhaps in part because of its plurality, I think different passages of Scripture place different burdens upon us. Some passages, for example, are difficult to understand. If there is an edifying word, it often eludes even the most gifted exegete. Much like a stubborn child refusing to speak, the text just sits there on the page before us with arms folded, lips tightly sealed, and appearing almost to stare off in another direction. Jesus denouncing that defenseless fig tree with a ...

3930. Emmanuel: An Advent Dayenu

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

Mark Radecke

... been enough. If thy only act of deliverance was to divide the Red Sea waters, Dayenu! -- It would have been enough.If thy only act of mercy was to provide manna in the wilderness, Dayenu! -- It would have been enough.If thy only act of graciousness was the gift of the sabbath day, Dayenu! -- It would have been enough. If thy only act of love was to favor us with thy Torah, Dayenu! -- It would have been enough. If thy only act of lovingkindness was to bring us into the land of Israel, Dayenu! -- It would ...

3931. Invitations To The Light

Matthew 22:1-14

Sermon

Phyllis Faaborg Wolk

... back. Invite. Oh, it's true; some will reject your invitation. That's clear from Jesus' parable. Some will be too busy with "important" things to take the time for that which is essential. Some will ridicule you and ignore you, too blinded by the darkness to see the gift you offer. Some will even try to kill you, if not your body, then your spirit. They will try to wear you down and drag you toward their darkness. There will even be some who accept the invitation and then come to the banquet of God's grace ...

3932. Give To God The Things That Are God's

Matthew 22:15-22

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Phyllis Faaborg Wolk

... her patience; times when her mood affected her ability to respond to her students enthusiastically. Mrs. Detweiler wasn't perfect, but she had been created in the image of God, claimed as God's child through her baptism and renewed each day with the gift of forgiveness. As she gave God what belonged to God by giving of herself to her students, Jesus worked through her. Through Mrs. Detweiler, God's love, acceptance and encouragement was shown to many students as they grew and matured into the people God ...

3933. Called To Serve

Matthew 23:1-39

Sermon

Phyllis Faaborg Wolk

... their vocations: teacher, farmer, doctor, minister. We tend to identify ourselves by what we do, and like the scribes and Pharisees, we try to use the most exalted titles possible. People have a longing to be regarded with respect, and that's good. God has given us unique gifts and talents to use in the service of others. But too often, our desire for respect leads to a competitive drive to be seen as superior to others. Then it's not enough to be a good and caring teacher; you need to be Teacher of the ...

3934. The Truth Will Make You Free

Sermon

Phyllis Faaborg Wolk

... ? Chris found himself answering, "I do, and I ask God to help and guide me." It was as if the promise of God that had been inscribed on his heart at his baptism encouraged him to say the words. With the confirmation promises made, the gift of holy communion celebrated, the prayers prayed and the promises of God shared in word and deed, the worship service was complete. The confirmation students recessed out of the sanctuary and formed a reception line where they were greeted by a joyful congregation. The ...

3935. The Truth Will Make You Free

Sermon

Phyllis Faaborg Wolk

3936. Epiphany 5

Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 5:13-16

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William E. Keeney

... 1 Corinthians 2:1-12) Paul asserts that when he came to the Corinthians he sought to preach nothing but Christ crucified. That is the wisdom that comes from the mystery of God. It is revealed through the spirit of God to the human spirit. It is a gift given to those receptive to hear it. Gospel. (Matthew 5:13-20) The reading from the gospel includes the beatitudes as well as the two brief similes or parables. The parables are the consequence of those who respond to the call of the presence of the kingdom of ...

3937. Wicked Tenants

Matthew 21:33-46

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William E. Keeney

... permeate and transform our lives. C. Show Him. Empowered by his Spirit, act in all situations as he would act today to show others who he is. 4. Responsible Tenants. (v. 41) This is an opportunity for a stewardship sermon. A. Use of Personal Gifts B. Use of Wealth C. Use of the Earth 5. A Stumbling Stone or the Cornerstone? (v. 42) Contemporary society often finds the particularity of following Christ a scandal. They find the idea of the resurrection of Christ an impossibility. The relativism and toleration ...

3938. Toward A More Sensuous Christianity

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... to sense that love which is generated by the presence of God's spirit. The Non-Rational And The Ecstatic Personal experience reminds me that there are many liabilities that accompany this rising tide of emotion and feelings. The reality being that spiritual gifts lead to spiritual arrogance. Those who are high on the fumes of such religious ecstasy have, in Sweet's words, "a silliness and spookiness" in the way they describe the work of the Holy Spirit. Also, I realize that the apostles at Pentecost were ...

3939. The Holy Spirit As The Dove Of Peace

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... the carpenters who were fitting the cross-member. His accusers were assembling to scheme and plan their strategy for the taking of his life. Amid these circumstances, he said to his disciples when his world was falling apart, "My legacy to you, my gift to you, is my peace." From the circumstances that were swirling about this life at this time, peace appeared to be the very thing he did not have. When the Dow Jones is falling, unemployment appears imminent, health is declining, the diagnosis is unchanging ...

3940. Light In Darkness, Speech From Silence

Matthew 2:13-18, Matthew 2:19-23

Sermon

Mark Radecke

... deliverance is complete. He dwells not in unapproachable light, but couches his radiant glory in the thoroughly approachable flesh and blood of the Virgin's child. That same flesh and blood he gives graciously to us under the forms of bread and wine. It is his gift of love to us this Christmas. Today we see his light shining in the darkness. Today we hear his word, the word made flesh, piercing the silence. Today the boundaries of darkness are pushed back. A light shines in the darkness. A light shines from ...

3941. Light In Darkness, Speech From Silence

John 1:1-18

Sermon

Mark Radecke

3942. Knowing The Voice

John 10:1-21

Sermon

Thomas Long

... the remorseful night and to greet the light of Christmas day by flinging open his bedroom window and bellowing festively to the startled city street below, "Me-e-r-rr-y Christmas, everyone! Me-e-r-rr-y Christmas!" Then Scrooge, wishing to bestow Christmas gifts upon the needy of London and looking for someone to help dispense his cheer, was to act as if he had spied a street urchin passing by. "Hey you, boy, you there!" the mirthful Scrooge was to shout, pointing vigorously at this imaginary figure. "Come ...

3943. Good News, Bad News, Good News

John 13:1-17

Sermon

Thomas Long

... true of all Christians. The church has no wisdom but God's, no mercy but Christ's, no insight but the Spirit's. Unless we stretch out our dirty feet toward the basin of Jesus' grace and allow ourselves to receive from him, we have no gifts to give. Belden C. Lane, a university professor whose scholarship has focused on the study of narrative and storytelling, was invited some years ago to be one of the featured storytellers at a storytelling festival. Lane was both excited and frightened by this request. He ...

3944. Behold The Man Who Took The Victory

John 20:1-18

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... disease and the certainty of death. We need the peace which is greater than despair. This peace is never something we conjure up on our own. It is never the result of convincing ourselves that we are okay and you are okay and life is therefore okay. It is the gift of God. It comes to us through faith in a resurrected Lord. This Easter Sunday says to us that a loving God who has created us in his own image will not leave us desolate. He will not forsake us and allow death to forever annihilate us and those ...

3945. Behold The Man Who Taught By The Sea

Mark 4:1-20

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... sat on the porch of a country parsonage, which was my only office, on warm summer mornings and had my mind inspired. Most of us can remember a person who helped us understand what it means to be taught. But, we also know that not every one has the gift of teaching. Yogi Berra was a great ballplayer with the Yankees. He was the Most Valuable Player in the American League three times. But he was not as successful as a manager. One of his players once said, "Yogi knows more about baseball than all of the team ...

3946. The Mark Upon Us

Sermon

Lee Griess

... is not the extent of it. For as Christians we all bear another mark as well, another word has been spoken of us, another promise made. For over the mark of death is etched the sign of the cross, over top the "X" of our sinfulness is placed the gift of forgiveness. For we children of God bear another mark that distinguishes us as clearly as the big "X" mark labeled the Manson family, and it is the mark of baptism. In the Sacrament of Baptism we receive God's washing of forgiveness. The black mark of death is ...

3947. Forgiven!

Sermon

Lee Griess

... did and that's why she offered the burial perfume in loving service to Jesus. That's why the woman in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke anointed Jesus' feet with oil and washed them with her hair. Such was the depth of her gratitude for the gift of forgiveness. Forgiven! Have you felt that power? Mark Twain once said that everyone is like the moon -- we each have a dark side which never shows and no one can see. But God knows the darkness within us. God knows the shameful thoughts, the hidden actions ...

3948. Seeing The Unseeing

John 9:35-41, John 9:13-34, John 9:1-12

Sermon

David Belgum

... and Pharpar, the rivers of Damascus, better than all the waters of Israel? Could I not wash in them, and be clean? (5:12). Oh, and another thing, that little prophet didn't even show me the respect to come out and meet me in person. I had big gifts ready to present to him. What an insult!" Then one of his lowly servants timidly offered this observation: "My father, if the prophet had commanded you to do some great thing, would you not have done it? How much rather then, when he says to you, 'Wash and be ...

3949. All-Surrounding Grace

John 3:14-21

Sermon

Elaine M. Ward

... he thought. "We think here," he replied, pointing to his heart. Faith, trusting in God and God's all-surrounding grace, is thinking with the heart, believing. When the night was darkest and hope the faintest, in the fullness of time, God sent the gift of hope into the world, Jesus the Christ. So I would conclude with the words, the faith affirmation, of Puddleglum, the Marshwiggle in Lewis' The Silver Chair: When the White Witch had convinced the children that there was only darkness, and hope the faintest ...

3950. Affirming The Ash Heap

Job 2:1-10, Mark 8:31--9:1

Sermon

Wallace H. Kirby

... . So she connected a hose to the car's exhaust pipe and started the motor. "But my mother was wrong -- and she taught me the most valuable lesson of my life. No matter how bad the pain is, it's never so bad that suicide is the only answer. Her gift to me was a determination to live, as she chose not to. "I'm glad I'm alive to say to all the people who forced me to live when I wanted to die," Anne continues, "thank you for keeping breath in my lungs and my heart beating, and encouraging ...

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