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376. Love, for the Day is Near

Romans 13:8-14

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Gary M. Burge

... done what the law asks (Rom. 8:4; cf. Matt. 5:17–20). The commandments of the law, which establish human relationships—no adultery, no murder, no stealing, no envious desires (cf. Exod. 20:13–17; Deut. 5:17–21)—are summed up in the commandment to love others as much as one loves oneself (Lev. 19:18, the most frequently cited passage of the Pentateuch in the New Testament; see Matt. 5:43; 19:19; 22:29; Mark 12:31; 12:33; Luke 10:27; Gal. 5:14; James 2:8). Paul does not reduce the law to one single ...

377. Love or Infatuation?

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Ann Landers

... is marked by a feeling of insecurity. You are excited and eager, but not genuinely happy. There are nagging doubts, unanswered question, little bits and pieces about your beloved that you would just as soon not examine too closely. It might spoil the dream. Love is quiet understanding and the mature acceptance of imperfection. It is real. It gives you strength and grows beyond you—to bolster your beloved. You are warmed by his presence, even when he is away. Miles do not separate you. You want him nearer ...

378. For The Love Of God Is Biblical

2 Timothy 3:14-17

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... like us, people struggling to be faithful in everyday life. B. It's our story. It's the Church's Book. Tells WHY and WHO not necessarily HOW. The important message of creation is not How but Who. God created all that is. God created us to be in a loving relationship with us. The Bible Tells us Who and Whose we are. Through creation we find out we are God's people - created in God's own Image. Bible also tells us that somehow we have broken that image and broken faith with God our Creator. That's called Sin ...

379. For the Love Of God is Forgiving

Luke 7:36-50

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... . God sent his only Son, Jesus, into the world to take away the stink of our sin. And that's the Good News. It's the Good News because the Son of God gave his life for us. And his very act of giving himself for us, proves that the love of God is forgiving. The woman at the well, the woman caught in adultery, Zaccheus the tax collector, all knew they had slapped the skunk. They all knew that they were covered with the stink of sin. They could smell it themselves. Not only that but everyone around them kept ...

380. Love Promises: The Eternal Dimension

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

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Michael L. Thompson

... pray: Almighty God, we remember how the presence of your Son brought joy to a certain wedding at Cana in Galilee. We pray that you would use his eternal presence to sustain the joy of this wedding. Grant __________ and __________ the patience, courage, hope and love to state and live out their promises to you and to one another. Help us, as brothers and sisters in Christ, to be supportive of them in their new adventure together. In Jesus' name. Amen. Michael L. Thompson, Findlay, Ohio, is a former pastor in ...

381. Love Those Who Pick On You

Luke 6:27-36

Children's Sermon

Brett Blair

... the kids and rubbing your arm: He hit me. Hold up your fist but bring it up slowly as you say: What do you think I should do about it? (love him) Can’t I just give him a little punch on the arm? I won’t hit him too hard? (no) Incredulously: Well, he did it to me! (response) ... the face. He said, if someone hits you don’t hit back. Try to find some way to help them. Love those who pick on you. Grabbing John’s arm again as if you were going to hit him, hold up your fist and say: Instead of this we need ...

382. Love Leads to Knowledge

Philippians 1:1-11

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Carl Hoefler

... even though we claim ignorance at times. Pastor: Our knowledge can increase even more as our love abounds; especially our knowledge of the way God wants us to live. People: May our love grow in knowledge and obedience, that we may live the life God calls us to ... live. Collect O God our Father, whose ways are perfect, and who shares your perfection with us through Christ: Increase our love that we may grow in knowledge and ability to live the life that enjoys the righteousness which comes through Christ our ...

383. Love Your Enemies

Luke 6:27-36

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Carl Hoefler

... us, but we know that is what God wants us to do. May God help us. Collect O Lord our God, who is merciful to the ungrateful and kind to the selfish: Help us to follow your example by loving those who are unloving toward us, that we may identify ourselves as your children. We pray through Christ, who loved us even in our sin. Amen. Prayer of Confession Our Father, we need friends, and you have given them to us. But many of them we have turned into enemies, not because we have wanted to, but because of ...

384. Love Within the Family

Ruth 1:1-22

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Carl Hoefler

... , we express our praise to you, O God, for the blessing of family ties. But so often we want to receive from the family more than we contribute. Forgive us when our selfish ways hinder the wholeness which you intend each family member to achieve. Help us so to love, that our lives will be a source of joy in our homes. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Hymns "Children of the Heavenly Father” “Happy the Home when God Is There” “Lord of Life and King of Glory” “O Lord, May Church and Home Combine"

385. Love One Another

John 13:31-38

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James Wilson

... is within it, People: Yet God knows every one of us, even the thoughts of our hearts. Leader: And even though we fall short of God's will for us, God loves us. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O Christ, our wonderful Lord and Savior, You came to teach us what it means to love as You do and to call us to love one another as You first loved us. We praise You, O Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, so often we forget that You created the universe. We think of You as we ...

386. Love is Greater Than the Law

Luke 13:10-17

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James Wilson

... are not fine or our bodies imperfect and worn? Leader: Sing praises unto the Lord! In the cross, God's love came to us all! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Most loving and merciful God, You saw that we were bound and hurting under the laws that were meant to lead us to You, ... and in Christ You sent us Your healing love. Lord, we give You our praise. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, we have placed what we see ...

387. Love Does Not Compound Guilt

John 21:1-14

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Robert Allen

... horrors of the war, but also because of the shame that accompanies defeat. Lincoln was sending a clear signal to the South. Lincoln was telling everyone that there would be no punishment upon the South. Lincoln was saying that the South would be treated with love and compassion. When you love, after the patterns of Jesus, caring and compassion become the cornerstone of your love. Love is not vicious or hostile. Love does not try to compound the guilt. Love doesn't try to rub salt in the wounds of shame.

388. Love Requires Commitment

John 21:15-25

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Brett Blair

... a quarter, she gave it back to me and told me to go buy a piece of candy." The second little boy said that his mom loved him more. He argued, "My mom loves me more because if I gave her a quarter, she would give me two quarters back and tell me to go buy two pieces of candy. The third lad saw how this was developing, thought for a moment, and said, "My mom loves me the most because if I gave her a quarter she would keep it and tell me how much my quarter is going to help pay ...

389. Hey Blockhead, I Love You!

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

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Staff

... so many times he keeps saying: it can't be true. So in the last square, Lucy has reached the limit of her patience and she screams out in a loud voice: Hey stupid, I love you. I wonder if God has to do that with us sometimes. I mean, what does it take to get through. Does he have to yell out: Hey blockhead, I love you. Can't you see that God will literally turn this world upside down in his search for one human soul. Maybe you fell like God has been turning your world upside down a little ...

390. Love’s Legacy

2 Samuel 23:1-7

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... he anointed his head with oil and his cup runneth over. Perhaps as we read these words we can remind ourselves that in the waters of Baptism we have been anointed as God’s children. Perhaps we can pledge ourselves to serving the God of David with obedient love. Perhaps too we can worship him who was anointed in the Jordan by John the Baptizer. Him who makes us lie down in green pastures, restoreth our souls and leads us in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Him whom we call the Christ of ...

391. THE CHRISTMAS MESSAGE: I LOVE YOU

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John H. Krahn

... came for all humankind, not only that first holy night but for every night of every year and into the present - here, right now. The Lord Jesus Christ is present with us. He speaks to us once again the message of Christmas as he says to each of us, "I love you. I want to be close to you every day of your lives. Please be wise and invite me in. There is no one who is so perfect that he cannot welcome a fuller participation of my indwelling. There are some who have yet to welcome my powerful presence and ...

392. God's Children of Truth and Love

1 John 3:11-24, 1 John 2:28--3:10

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James Wilson

... News. People: For in our shaping God's blessing continues and is multiplied. Leader: Let our hearts be filled with joy for the wonderful blessings of God. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, in Your wisdom and love You sent us the Christ to lead us into Your truth and love. Help us to open our hearts and accept the wonderful blessings they bring as we pass them on. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, sometimes, like most children, we tend to think we are the source of our ...

393. Called to a Commitment of Love

1 John 4:7-21

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James Wilson

... : Then let us live our lives with joy, for God has surely blessed us. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, we are so grateful You opened the door for us to be a part of Your kingdom and gave us the ministry of sharing Your love in a hurting world. Teach us to share Your love well, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we have allowed the temptations of the world around us to lead us astray and keep us from being the ...

394. Love Of Life

Ezekiel 37:1-14

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King Duncan

... be. Look at the view. You'll never be disappointed." (3) It's obvious that, with all his other problems, this homeless man had a love for life. And so should we. It's deeply disturbing to hear someone say something like, "The world would be better off if I ... you and I cannot pass through with the help of God. A failed marriage, loss of a job, rejection at school, the death of a loved one. The world is full of hurt, but that doesn't mean we cannot find meaning and happiness. Gary Stanley was a young boy who ...

395. Proving Your Love

2 Corinthians 8:1-15

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Edward Inabinet

... that one dark day, when it thundered over the Palestine hills, a young man full of life allowed himself to be nailed down and his blood poured out on the ground in sacrifice so that we might have abundant life. His cross is not just a wonderful show of love; it is a challenge to us! God wants us to do something for Him and for the children of men, and it has to involve our pocketbooks. Emil Mettler owned a little restaurant in London, England, during World War II. He was so generous that people left his ...

396. Everybody Loves a Parade!

1 Corinthians 7:1-40

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Fredrick R. Harm

... ? I can talk when others are silent. I can say, 'Persons,' when others say, 'Money.' I can stay up when others are asleep. I can keep working when others have stopped to play. I can give life big meanings when others give life small meanings. I can say, 'Love,' when others say, 'Hate.' I can say, 'Every man,' when others say, 'One man.' I can give myself to the Lord of life when others refuse to do so. Will you join me?" For the record, many did join him, and life has been enriched because of them. Perhaps ...

397. Bear Love

Acts 1:1-11

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Bill Mosley

... his rounds. Soon, clear water came lilting down under moss and fern to sparkle in the cleansed reservoir. Mill wheels turned again as of old, stenches disappeared, and convalescent children played in the sun and laughed because the swans had returned. For us the source, the springs, of love is whoever mothers us, loves us, nurtures us, and shows us the love of Jesus. It's something you choose, something you do, not just something you say or pretend or dream. You need a habit of keeping the springs clean.

398. The Love of the Harvest

John 4:34-38

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James Merritt

... made him to do His will. The great missionary, Dr. Stanley Livingstone, once said, "I had rather be in the heart of Africa in the will of God, than on the throne of England out of the will of God." But there was one other part to the meal Jesus loved. His appetizer was the word of God, His main course was the will of God, but His dessert was the work of God. He said, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to finish His work." As Jesus lived, He fulfilled the will of ...

399. Love for God Is a Commitment

Matthew 22:34-40

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King Duncan

... woman would begin to type. She could only use that one index finger to peck out the letters. This woman served God by translating Christian books into Russian. It was slow going sometimes only typing a page or two a day but this was her way of loving God. She typed portions of the Bible as well as some of the books of Billy Graham and other Christian witnesses. The woman's attitude was extraordinary. She saw her sickness as a prerequisite, not a detriment, for the work she did. Every other Christian in the ...

400. Called to Obey Love

John 1:1-18

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James Garrett

... of the palace had retired, he slipped out a side door and appeared before the maid's cottage dressed as a servant. This fable closely aligns with the Christmas story. We are called to obey not God's power, but God's love. God wants not submission to his power, but in return for his love, our own. God moved in. He pitches his fleshly tent in silence on straw, in a stable, under a star. The cry from that infant's throat pierced the silence of centuries. God's voice could actually be heard coming from human ...

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