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4076. Persevering In The Faith

Numbers 21:4-9

Sermon

E. Carver McGriff

... the other end of the hall, heading his way. Joyously, he held up the little ceramic rabbit he had been making during Lent. Shaped by his own two hands, painted and varnished and fired until the clay was hard as glass, it was his own special gift for his mom and dad. And as he raced toward them to deliver his treasure, he stumbled and fell, the precious rabbit crashing to the floor, shattered into a hundred shapeless shards. As both parents raced to their son, the boy stared for a moment of uncomprehending ...

4077. No Particular Place To Go

2 Samuel 11:1-27

Sermon

Timothy J. Smith

... was summoned. Uriah told of the latest military news from the front. David thanked Uriah for his informative report and as a reward for his devoted service David told Uriah to go home, "Go down to your house, and wash your feet," he said. David even sent a gift home in appreciation for all his dutiful work. There was one thing David in all his scheming did not count on and that was Uriah's loyalty. Uriah was at war and displayed a single-minded devotion to both king and nation. Uriah would not eat, he would ...

4078. Something To Do While The World Falls Apart

Mark 13:1-31

Sermon

William G. Carter

... joy. In other words, preaching the kingdom is always more than speaking a Word. It is kerygma, a proclamation, a Word proclaimed in speech and action. It is doing mission. As one scholar notes, "This preaching is more than the poetic eloquence of gifted public speech. This preaching was the eschatological realization, the making immediate, of the kingdom of God."4 In Jesus Christ, God's reign has broken in. The four disciples wanted to know, "When will the kingdom come?" as if it were a distant, glorious ...

4079. Liberating Truth

John 8:31-41

Sermon

William G. Carter

... to the third chapter of Romans, he knew it said, "All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." He knew it was there; that was his burden. But then he stumbled over the next verse, where it says, "All are now justified by his grace as a gift, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus" (Romans 3:23-24). The next year, Luther began to lecture on the book of Galatians. When he got to the second chapter, he knew what it was going to say. He read, "A person is not justified by the works of ...

4080. The Final Questions

John 6:60-71

Sermon

George W. Hoyer

... third thing we have learned along with them is that Jesus is God in the flesh giving himself for the world. The last lesson taught to us last Sunday was this: Jesus Christ gives us his flesh and blood to eat and to drink in the Sacrament. By this gift he abides in us and we in him. These were the lessons which prompted the first question. Some in the class said, "This teaching is difficult; who can accept it?" Rhetorical, of course. Or it could have been their way of saying, "We certainly can't accept it ...

4081. A Blessing Behind Locked Doors

John 20:19-23

Sermon

William G. Carter

... people as he blew his spirit upon them. He did not impart the kind of peace that offers an absence of hassle or disturbance. Neither did he imply that his peace provides a quiet weekend away from the troubles of daily life. If anything, the peace of Christ is a gift of assurance in the thick of difficulty. It comes as a breath of life in the midst of sorrow and pain. As someone notes, "The peace of God is the confidence that God is God and neither our gains nor our losses are ultimate. It is the trust that ...

4082. From Rejection To Redemption

Ruth 3:1-18

Sermon

Zan W. Holmes

... ). Indeed Boaz was not only impressed by Ruth's loyalty to Naomi, he was also eventually impressed by her loyalty to him in spite of the fact that she had the opportunity to go after the men who were younger than he (3:10). So he eventually offered Ruth the gifts of marriage and security by acting as her next of kin. In fact, the proposal of Boaz to act as Ruth's next of kin is a further reflection of the solidarity and relationship of Ruth and Naomi. Boaz was a kinsman of Naomi's husband, but Naomi had ...

4083. By What Authority?

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... loose in human life. Our environment is suffering from economic exploitation resulting from greed. A passion for wealth has produced a disregard for the world of nature and human survival. Greed can be so destructive to human life. Tonya Harding is a talented and gifted figure skater who competed recently for an Olympic gold metal. She was surrounded by vultures who wanted a share in the pot of gold that she might win at Lillehammer. Her mother, who had been married seven times, stood at rink-side with a ...

4084. A Hands-on Religion

Mark 1:40-45

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... Understanding, Daniel Migliore points out that since the New Testament it has been the principle of ecclesiology that where Christ is, there is the church. But where is Christ? Christian doctrine would say: Christ is where the bishop is; Christ is where the gifts of the Spirit are manifest; Christ is where the sacraments are celebrated and the Word rightly proclaimed. There is an element of truth in all of these answers, yet none of them explicitly includes the response given in Matthew 25:31ff. It is ...

4085. With Our Heads In The Clouds

Mark 9:2-13

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... Assurance And Direction This story is wrapped in mystery and intrigue. Jesus' appearance becomes radiant. Moses the law giver and Elijah the prophet appeared to be talking with Jesus. In this single moment the mighty acts of God that brought Israel out of slavery, the gift of the Law, and the ethical charisma of the prophets were all collected and transformed in the person and mission of Jesus the Messiah. How appropriate that it should be the gospel lesson for today. We have come to the end of Epiphany and ...

4086. Discovering The Unexpected

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... Bethlehem. He is a living presence. He is an all-invading Christ, a life-revolutionizing Christ, and for many that is intolerable. Jesus is saying to us, "You cannot wrap me up in a proof-sheet of logical, rational reasoning. You cannot have me gift-wrapped for a Christmas present. You cannot preserve me in your theological formulas or your religious incitations." The fact is, Christ breaks through all of our notions about him. The dynamic of his life cannot be confined, but he is ever revealing himself in ...

4087. God Is Down To Earth

John 1:1-18

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... great about Jesus. A mother told me after church one Sunday during Advent that she asked her son what Christmas was all about. She said she was holding her breath waiting for his reply, thinking that it might include merely the receiving of gifts and Santa Claus. Without the slightest hesitation he said, "It is the birthday of Jesus." She was so happy, she hugged him. Norman Cousins, in telling about his visit with Albert Schweitzer, described the regular after-dinner ritual in the African jungle hospital ...

4088. Easter Consecration

John 17:6-19

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... we are to experience and taste of the goodness of God that God has built into the creation. But we do not belong to the world in the sense that we derive our joy from the things of the world, because they are things. Rather, we see them as the gifts of God. We do not permit the evil one to spoil our enjoyment of what God does for us in the world. Jesus is not a killjoy. Jesus inspires our joy and makes the joy complete, because he not only showed us how to live in joy, but is also ...

4089. Hate Evil

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... of all of God's righteousness. All that we are and have been is furnished with the righteousness of Christ. In the Second Lesson this morning we hear it stated well, "By grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God... not the result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are what he has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand to be our way of life." All of that should give us encouragement. We should be able ...

4090. The Sponge And Wine

Mark 14:1--15:47

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... a bystander served our Lord with a drink of sour wine when he was thirsty and visited him when our Lord was imprisoned by a cross as a criminal and insurrectionist. And our Lord accepted the drink. Its Finality As our Lord Jesus Christ accepted the gift of sour wine, he also gave indication that the battle was over. The struggle was finished. The work was done. Jesus in complete obedience to the Father had finished the long march from Bethlehem to Golgatha, from the manger to the cross. Passively Jesus had ...

4091. The Ascension of Our Lord

Luke 24:36-49

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... necessary. There are times when we feel we would like to remain in church. Faith is easier to express here. It is relatively safe. People understand. They usually do not ask tough, probing questions. But we cannot remain in here. You have entrusted us with the gift of faith in order to share it with others. Sharing is difficult, but necessary. Tough questions will be asked. But by your grace, we will be given words to respond with. In fact, questions will help to strengthen our faith. We are ready, Lord. We ...

4092. Easter 2

John 20:19-23

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... would appreciate some of the same. But it is not meant to be. We are left with the words of encouragement: "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe." We have not seen with our eyes, but we have seen with our hearts! You have given us the gift of faith. You have transformed us from death to life. For this we are grateful. Forever grateful. Amen.

4093. A Christ for All Nations

Matthew 2:1-12

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

Gospel Notes Matthew here artfully pieces together elements drawn from specific Old Testament texts (foreigners drawn to a divine light and bringing gold and frankincense from Isaiah 60:1-6; foreigners bearing gifts and paying tribute to a new king from Psalm 72; Bethlehem from Micah 5:2), in order to express the common belief that the salvation under the Messiah would apply to all nations. Later popular imagination went back to those source texts in order to turn the Magi into kings, ...

4094. The Miraculous Power of Love

Matthew 14:13-21

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... 13 or Pentecost 11 or OT 18 Five loaves of bread. Two fish. Hundreds of hungry people. Sounds like a recipe for a miracle. Simple is always best, isn't it, Lord? You take small, ordinary things and transform them into miracles. This is something to remember. We have simple gifts and talents. It makes us self-conscious to think about them. So help us to focus on what you can do, not on what we can or cannot do. Help us to remember that there are many recipes yet to be created, and teach us to trust that you ...

4095. Preserving vs. Promoting the Gospel

Matthew 25:14-30

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... Me Prayer for Proper 28, Pentecost 26, or OT 33 Lord God, Creator of the universe, you are the Holy One in our midst. We give you honor and glory and praise! We joyfully acknowledge that you have blessed each person here with a unique blend of gifts. Every talent represented here is important. The contribution of every person is essential for the success of our community. No one is to be left out, for together we are the Body of Christ in the world. Your grace makes it possible for us to make a difference ...

4096. Lip-service vs. True Service

Matthew 7:21-29

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... recognition only goes so far. The product must prove itself. Name recognition will not be enough to enter the kingdom of heaven. Saying "Lord, Lord" may open the door but only a faithful life will allow a person to enter. Help us to be faithful to you by using our gifts and talents to help others who are in need. As we are faithful in small things, move us into larger areas of responsibility. We are ready to continue our faith journey. Lord, help us. Amen.

4097. The Threefold Name of God

Matthew 28:16-20

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... we quickly want to move to manipulation and control. But it is different with you. You invite us into the mystery of your being. To enter into a healthy relationship with you, we must let go of our need to be in control. In the process,we will discover the gift of faith. Lord, increase our capacity for mystery. Amen.

4098. Christ the King

John 18:28-40

Bulletin Aid

RobertT D. Ingram

... the money and work necessary to celebrate the rule of Christ? Many churches have large displays of poinsettias or lilies. Why not create a large flower-covered display of Christ on the throne by asking church members to underwrite the cost with memorial gifts. Unemployed persons could be paid to harvest wildflowers (if you live in the south), or to grow flowers just for use in this celebration. If the finished display is portable, it could be the center of a parade through the community's streets. The ...

4099. On Sacrificing Others - Dramatic Monologue

Genesis 22:1-19

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... ago. The Hebrews haven't learned that you have to sacrifice to your god before you get too attached to the child. But Abraham had stuck to just sacrificing lambs. He didn't believe me when I warned him that even his God would demand his firstborn son as a gift of faith. A man has to prove how faithful he is to his God and to his nation by being able to give up the life of his son. We've talked about that a good deal over these past seven years but he kept saying that every child is ...

4100. Jacob And The Night Wrestler

Genesis 32:22-32

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... miles north. Rachel, Joseph, and I are together with the southern flocks. We camped for the day here by the ford of the River Jabbok. Night is coming and it is finally cool enough to travel. I already sent several flocks ahead, along with a number of other gifts, as a peace offering to Esau. Would he take them and be more forgiving toward me? If not, I had no place else to go. Bilhah, Rachel's maid, has taken Joseph across the river along with the flocks. Rachel is the last to leave. Rachel: Jacob, darling ...

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