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3926. Christ the King

Jeremiah 23:1-8, Luke 1:67-80, Colossians 1:1-14, Colossians 1:15-23, Luke 23:26-43

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B. David Hostetter

Call to Worship Follow Christ into the way of peace, for by the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high has broken upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. Prayer of Confession God of the whole universe, we confess that we often forget your concern for everyone and everything because we are so attentive to ourselves, our own families, our own congregation, our own denomination, our own country. Forgive such narrowness that ignores the magnitude of your ...

3927. New Year's Eve/Day

Ecclesiastes 3:1-22, Psalm 8:1-9, Revelation 21:1-27, Matthew 25:31-46

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B. David Hostetter

CALL TO WORSHIP Worship God, our Sovereign, with reverence for the majesty of God's name in all the earth! PRAYER OF CONFESSION God before time, God in our time, God Eternal, you mark our days and years for what we have experienced and what we have learned. You give us time to develop characters shaped by joy and sorrow. We do not always learn willingly and change our ways to follow the way of Jesus Christ. Pardon our stubbornness and give us further time to learn and improve our times for the sake of your ...

3928. Bloody Doorposts

Exodus 12:1-30

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When I was about twelve years of age I attended a state Boy Scout jamboree. We camped out in the mountains for an extended weekend. We had to bring food with us to eat, but we were told our Saturday evening meal would be provided. But what we did not know was how it would be provided. About four o'clock in the afternoon we were summoned to the road head. There by the side of the road was a tractor-trailer loaded with live chickens! At our campsite we were divided into groups of three, and from that truck ...

3929. Lent 3

John 4:1-26, Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11, John 4:27-38, John 4:39-42, Isaiah 42:18-25

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Russell F. Anderson

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Exodus 17:1-7 (C, E); Exodus 17:3-7 (RC) The people of Israel cry out against Moses and God for bringing them out into the wilderness, where there is no water. Moses, fearing for his life, takes the problem to the Lord. God commands Moses to take the staff with which he struck the Nile, when the sea parted before them, and strike a rock. Water would flow forth. This place is called both Massah and Meribah. Massah means "test" and Meribah renders "to find fault." The disobedient ...

3930. Proper 18

Romans 13:8-14, Romans 13:1-7, Ezekiel 33:1-20, Exodus 12:1-30, Matthew 18:15-20

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Russell F. Anderson

Theme: A word of warning. The Ezekiel 33 text is a word of admonition by God to Ezekiel that he must warn the people of their sins or else he will be held accountable. The Gospel Lesson contains the procedure for dealing with sin in the church. A three-step procedure is outlined for warning the wrongdoer and bringing him back in communion with the church. In the Second Lesson, Paul warns Christians to obey the government officials because they are agents of God. COMMENTARY Old Testament: Exodus 12:1-14 The ...

3931. The Gospel Of Our Calling

Romans 4:1-25

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Mark J. Molldrem

A friend related to me how, when he was a youngster, he spent a lot of time on the other side of the block all wrapped up in touch football and whiffle ball and hide-and-go-seek. But there were other important events going on for which his folks knew he needed to be present, like going to church, mealtime, bedtime. So, they blew a whistle to call him home from the other side of the block. God also calls, not with a whistle, but with his Word. Martin Luther in his Small Catechism explains the Third Article ...

3932. First Sunday In Christmastide

John 15:1-17

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David M. Oliver

Introduction to this Service Everyone is to bring an evergreen branch to worship. Extra boughs may be brought by church members and handed out to those who do not have any. The evergreen is a useful symbol for the Christian life. The focus of the message is to consider how we can remain "ever-green" and fruitful as people of faith. During enjoyable holiday periods, most of us are like the fresh-cut evergreen. The sweet aroma of our lives is readily lavished on everyone. After these periods of celebration, ...

3933. For Goodness Sake

Mark 10:17-31

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Clement E. Lewis

Instrumental Meditation Something Worth Thinking About: There is so much good in the worst of us, And so much bad in the best of us, That it ill behooves any of us To find fault with the rest of us. -- Anonymous Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good .... Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. -- Romans 12:9, 21 The heart of a good man is the sanctuary of God. -- Madame Anne Germaine de Stael Hymn: "I Would Be True" Scripture: Mark 10:17-22 (NRSV) As he was setting out on a ...

3934. Know What Time It Is!

Luke 16:1-15

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W. Robert McClelland

While reading the Bible, Mark Twain once quipped, "It is not the parts of the Scripture that I don't understand that bother me. It's the parts that I do understand." There are plenty of passages of Scripture that speak to us and trouble us. But, alas! for me, this is not one of them. Bernard Anderson referred to the Bible as a special delivery letter with our address on it. That may be true, but this particular bit of Scripture had best be marked, "return to Sender; no one at this address!" This is simply ...

3935. Wedding: An Offer from God

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John M. Braaten

(Name) and (name), you haven't exactly had what would be called a whirlwind romance. Now all those years of courtship and months and months of preparation are being distilled into these brief but precious moments, which comprise your wedding day. What do you say to a young couple who are deeply in love but who are still largely innocent of the demands of love? What do you say to two dear young people who know the joy of a close relationship, but who have yet to deal with the frictions which the intimacy of ...

3936. Easter 3

John 21:1-14, Acts 5:17-42, Acts 9:1-19a, Jeremiah 32:1-44, Revelation 5:1-14, Psalm 33:1-22, Psalm 30:1-12

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George Bass

THEOLOGICAL CLUE Compared with the traditional calendar of the church, the revised titles of the Sundays in the church year give only general clues to the theology of worship and preaching on the Sundays of Easter. At least, that is what is assumed to be true. Misericordia domini was the title of the Second Sunday after Easter - "Mercy Sunday" - which is now the Third Sunday of Easter. It was also Good Shepherd Sunday, because the traditional Gospel for the Day was John 10:11-16. That gospel and the name ...

3937. Proper 18

Luke 14:25-35, Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Proverbs 9:1-18, Ezekiel 33:1-20, Philemon 1:8-25

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George Bass

THEOLOGICAL CLUE The eschatological/kerygmatic motif of the gospel, which is injected into the liturgy of the church by its year, may become almost indistinguishable by this part of Pentecost, but once more the proximity of a minor festival renews the kerygmatic accent of Sunday worship. Depending on the lectionary followed and the calendar year, the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost will be near St. Michael and All Angels Day. St. Michael and All Angels is September 28; Saint Michael gets the preeminent ...

3938. Advent 3 - Witnessing

John 1:19-28, John 1:1-18

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Wayne B. Keller

Liturgical Color: Blue/Purple Theme: Witnessing - Bearing witness to the light of the world. Invitation to Worship One pastor began this way: By now, this third Sunday in Advent, what does Christ's coming mean to you? More work or new hope, exhaustion or peace? Rushing around doing this and that or an opportunity to discover anew the world's savior? Continue with this, or a similar, litany between pastor and people: Pastor: God promises to make life in Christ a great adventure. People: We're not sure; ...

3939. God's Love Is Deep

John 14:1-4

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Alan R. Lindberg

For a Young Mother This sermon was delivered at the funeral of a young mother who committed suicide. It was written from the perspective of one who knows her as a pastor and friend. The first time that I met _________ and _____ was seven years ago when I barged in on a birthday party at their home. This was the beginning of their relationship with our congregation, one that has deepened over these years. As we came to know and love and _________ all the more, the more they selflessly gave of themselves. ...

3940. The Shepherd King

Ezekiel 34:1-31

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Sims Robert

There is a wonderful story out of the 16th century about Bishop Hugh Latimer, a great leader of the church. One Sunday morning he entered his pulpit and looked out to see King Henry VIII in the congregation. He knew that what he had to say that day would not go well with King Henry. He thought for a moment and then said to himself, but out loud for all to hear, “Latimer, be careful what you say today; King Henry is here.” He thought for a moment longer and again said to himself, but aloud so others could ...

3941. For a Ninety-three-year-old Widow

2 Timothy 4:9-18

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Walter A. Schmidt

Celebrate Life This funeral sermon is for a ninety-three-year-old widow who lived a full, meaningful life and died in her sleep, to the end still able to live in her own home. I chose this text from 2 Timothy especially for Edna because it fits her so well. She has lived a good long life, she has kept the faith, and she will wear that crown of righteousness. Now please do not think me flippant or lacking in empathy, and I ask the family's indulgence if I offend you, but I find it difficult to be sorrowful ...

3942. Seek Good, Not Evil (That You May Live)

Amos 5:1-17

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Paul W. F. Harms

Adolph Hitler had a dream of a thousand-year empire. The years may make us forget too soon and too easily the terror that was Adolph Hitler. The terror was that this little man, not in stature alone, but in smallness of mind, had managed to do in an extraordinary degree what others had done before him, and what we are all capable of doing. What he did, says Kenneth Burke, was to make virtue vice, and vice virtue. When, therefore, the Nazis put six million Jews and millions of others into the ovens, they ...

3943. "Oh Yeah, Thanks a Lot" -The Grateful Leper

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Ron Lavin

On a certain day, long ago, I awoke and said: "Another day ... If only I could sleep all day ... Sleep is so comfortable ... I'd like to go back to sleep ... But the pain makes it impossible ..." "Another day ... I'll get up and do something. What shall I do? What do I ever do? No purpose... no reason ... If I could only do something, I might get my mind off this pain. "Another day ... I must begin with prayer ... Sometimes I wonder if it does any good. Sometimes I'm sure that if I didn't pray I would go ...

3944. A Night of Farewell - Peter

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Ron Lavin

"Tonight we will forget all of this ungodly talk about death. Tonight is a happy time of remembering our heritage. Tonight we shall eat lamb, bitter herbs, wine and bread. It will be good to remember Moses and the journey tonight." "Tonight we are at John Mark's house. No one will find us here. No crowds. No Pharisees. No sick people." "Tonight we will celebrate the Passover." These were my thoughts as we began that Thursday evening meal. Jesus began with prayer: "Blessed art Thou, O Lord God of the ...

3945. Divorce-Proofing Your Marriage

Genesis 2:4-25

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R. E. Lybrand

Then the Lord God said, "It is not good for the man to live alone. I will make a suitable companion to help him." So he took some soil from the ground and formed all the animals and all the birds. Then he brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and that is how they all got their names. So the man named all the birds and all the animals; but not one of them was a suitable companion to help him. Then the Lord God made the man fall into a deep sleep, and while he was sleeping, he took out one ...

3946. What Makes Us Human?

Isaiah 6:1-13

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Louis H. Valbracht

Text: Isaiah 6:1-5 - In the year that King Uzziah died I saw the Lord sitting upon a throne, high and lifted up; and his train filled the temple. Above him stood the seraphim; each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew. And one called to another and said: "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of hosts; the whole earth is full of his glory." And the foundations of the thresholds shook at the voice of him who called, and the house was filled with smoke. ...

3947. The Sermon on the Level

Luke 6:17-26

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The word that Christ our Lord would like to have us hear this All Saints’ Sunday is a firm word, gently spoken, lovingly applied. Faintly we recall that he said something similar to this before, in a sermon everyone applauds, but few apply, The Sermon on the Mount. "Blessed are the poor in spirit," we remember, and we like that. It doesn’t touch our assets. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness," and we could use a little righteousness like ours around the nation and the church today ...

3948. Life in the Sunbelt

Malachi 4:1-6

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Remember the song: "That’s what I like about the South"? There appears to be something special about the southern area of our nation. People who live there seem to love it. They say its good for your health. Industry is shifting in that direction. Flocks of snowbirds flee there from winter’s drabness in the North. People like me dream of someday owning a place in Florida. The sunbelt draws us. There is promise in thoughts of it. It must have been a southerner who wrote the old song that says, "Cheer up, my ...

3949. The Season of the Spirit

Acts 2:1-13

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They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to talk in other languages, as the Spirit enabled them to speak. (Acts 2:4 TEV) Some of you who are over thirty may have had the pleasure, as I did, to grow up on a farm. Rural living and country life was a happy time for me. But summertime on the farm was always the big season of work. Here in the city we tend to relax a little more during summer. We try to take a vacation trip. We go out of town on weekends every chance we get. Young people spend a lot ...

3950. Seek Good, Not Evil (That You May Live)

Amos 5:1-17

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