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4176. Which Ones Were Lost?

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

Sermon

Merle G. Franke

... said it was all wrong. And when they sat in our beautiful stained glass church on week days and sang their sad songs, some of our people were upset. "The tax collectors and sinners were coming near ..." Luke tells us in his gospel. And he continued, "And the Pharisees and the scribes were grumbling and saying, 'This fellow welcomes sinners and eats with them.' " Perhaps the saddest part of the story is that there is often no clear definition of who is lost. Really lost. The scribes and Pharisees in Jesus ...

4177. Lent 1

Luke 4:16-30 · Psalm 103:1-13

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Jack Brownlee

ORDER OF SERVICE Opening Words L: Let us worship our Creator, the God of Love. P: God continually preserves and sustains us. L: We have been forgiven with complete understanding. P: Through Jesus Christ we have received the full love of God. Hymn "How Firm A Foundation" Prayer Of Confession (Unison) Forgive my sin and cover my transgression, O Lord. I acknowledge my sin and pray unto thee ...

4178. Lent 2

Luke 13:31-35

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Jack Brownlee

ORDER OF SERVICE Opening Words L: Let us worship our Creator, the God of Love. P: God continually preserves and sustains us. L: We have been forgiven to embrace new life. P: Through Jesus Christ we have received the full love of God. Hymn "How Firm A Foundation" Prayer Of Confession Unto thee, O Lord do I lift up my soul. I put my trust in thee, O ...

4179. Lent 5

Luke 21:1-4 · Psalm 36:5-9

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Jack Brownlee

ORDER OF SERVICE Opening Words L: Let us worship our Creator, the God of Love. P: God continually preserves and sustains us. L: We have been forgiven with an all embracing acceptance. P: Through Jesus Christ we have received the full love of God. Hymn "Jesus, The Very Thought Of Thee" Prayer Of Confession (Unison) O God of all people and places, you are present within this room, ...

4180. Palm Sunday

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Jack Brownlee

ORDER OF SERVICE Opening Words L: Let us worship God, our creator and redeemer, the God of Love. P: God continually preserves and sustains us. L: We have been forgiven with a powerful and engaging love. P: Christ has entered into our hearts and lives, waiting for us to recognize his Lordship over us. Hymn "All Glory Laud And Honor" Prayer Of Confession (Unison) Our hearts break, O Lord, as we ...

4181. The TV Revolution

Sermon

Michael Rogness

... is to watch electronic images on a screen. They are hungry for the good news of the gospel, but often it is not getting through to them. The heart of our ministry is communication, but we have ignored this massive change in communication media and continue to preach much the same way preachers have for centuries. It isn't working anymore. No wonder we're frustrated! We have assumed that the basic task of preaching is sound theology. This is of course true, but today the rhetorical challenge is as important ...

4182. Where You Do Not Wish To Go

John 21:18

Illustration

John E. Sumwalt

... . He said, "It will be easier for me because of you." On the Sunday following Wilma's funeral, Kevin stood up in church during the time for expressing prayer concerns and said, "You all know how important Wilma's work has been in this community. Will you help me to continue what she has started? There are many persons with AIDS among us who need our love and support. A great many of them are members of the gay and lesbian community, as I am. Will you stand with us in our time of need?"

4183. A Fist and a Kiss

Luke 22:47-53

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John E. Sumwalt

Once in Damascus years ago, when I was strolling along the street called Straight -- wondering whether it is truly the most ancient street in the world that has served continuously as a marketplace -- I watched as a man who was riding slowly through the crowd on a bicycle with a basket of oranges precariously balanced on the handlebars was bumped by a porter so bent with a heavy burden that he had not seen him. The burden dropped, the oranges ...

4184. Strong Faith For Weak People

Romans 14:1--15:13

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Clement E. Lewis

... of the central facts of belief, and diverted to peripheral matters. There was in a certain congregation a very devoted Christian whom people sought to avoid, because though he had a fine education, he lacked the good common sense to leave off continually posing some kind of philosophical or religious argument. His learning prevented his stressing the graciousness that is in simple things. He somehow had missed the words of Paul, "Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarreling ...

4185. Vitality For Today

2 Corinthians 5:1-10

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Clement E. Lewis

... self prepares us to face the factors of life with confidence. It also prepares us to deal with the unexpected, the critical moments, and the undesired conditions in which we may find ourselves involved. It is needful that we regularly or frequently pray, establishing continual communication with God as our Friend as well as our Divine Counselor and Helper. William Hinson, in A Place to Dig, has said, "Prayer is not productive of some kind of magical power. Prayer is like the rudder on the end of the ...

4186. What Are You Doing With The Rest Of Your Life?

1 Peter 4:1-11

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... before attending to necessary matters? How much time would you spend in resting and sleeping? With whom would you most desire to spend those days and final hours? What would you want to make the first priority in your agenda? Life should not be wasted. We must continually have goals to be met, no matter what our circumstances may be, or how much time we think we may have. In our normal routine of life, we usually expect to utilize in the course of a day, eight hours for vocation, eight hours for leisure and ...

4187. Managing Disappointment

Romans 5:1-11

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... to pass as a result of love and trust in God, and in our fellow-beings. Always keep your sense of humor. It helps to balance your feelings of disappointment. Someone has said, "It is a way of separating a temporary setback from the continuing joy of life." We should never allow the pains of disappointment to cancel out friendships or close family ties. Sometimes disappointments serve in the end to make us closer than previously. You can allow your disappointments to help you become a "wounded healer." Henry ...

4188. The Full Measure Of Life

Ephesians 4:1-16

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Clement E. Lewis

... We must be willing to risk new visions for God and ourselves, else we will stop growing, and will lose the vitality of living creatively and joyously. It is incumbent upon us in all stages of life, and urgently so for older persons, that we continue to grow in four areas: spiritual, physical, emotional, and intellectual. The full measure of life depends upon balance and reasonable strength in all of these categories. The fullness of life! What a tremendous thought! It challenges us to be at our best, to be ...

4189. With Christ As Partner

Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... world, because mankind is constantly wanting religious service and better ways in which to serve. Futility and triviality are not a part of the Christian mission. There is genuine concern about the most pressing issues of society and humanity's needs. Progress is continual, and growth is a priority. If you want a partner who can make your life a real success, choose Christ. With him there are no regretful relationships, no bankruptcy of spirit, no moral corruption, and the net gains are wonderful, for they ...

4190. Keep Spinning

1 John 4:7-21

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... time. It is a simple toy that you can make. What you try to do with this toy is to keep the disk rotating, once it has been started, by twisting and pulling the string at the right time. As long as you keep pulling and releasing, the disk will continue to spin; if you maintain the right rhythm. Here we see a simple principle that we need to apply to the Christian life. To keep the cardboard disk spinning, two things must be done. You must pull at the right time and then you must slightly release that pull ...

4191. Inner Warmth

1 John 4:7-21

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... God's love comes into our life it gives us what we call "abundant life." However, we may not see that abundant life right away. It often takes time before we can see or feel the influence of God's love. Therefore, we need patience and we need to continue our exposure to God's love by studying his word and believing his promises. When we truly believe that God loves us it will be experienced within our life. We will be happy, for people are always happy when they know they are loved; and this happiness will ...

4192. Listening To The Whistle

James 2:14-17

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... placed them within us. Let me show you what I mean. What good does it do to know that God wants us to love our enemies if we never do it? What good does it do to know that we are not to steal or lie or cheat if we continue to do these things? The Spirit of God must enter into us and be seen and heard in the way we live. Listen again to the whistle ... and remember that if the outside force does not pass through, the whistle would be a useless instrument. Possible Times To Use This ...

4193. Learning From A Flower

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... so.) This is very interesting. Now, I will put it back together again. Well, what do you know? I cannot do it. I have all the parts here, but no matter how hard I try Ä even if I use glue Ä I cannot put it together again so that it will continue to grow and remain beautiful. You see, only God can make a flower; and this is just one little thing that God has made and given to us. We certainly have a lot for which we can thank God. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: In the ...

4194. Putting God In His Place

Matthew 6:33

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... another hole about one inch off the center. Lesson: By just looking at this toy car, you cannot tell what kind it is; but when I spin the wheels, the sound tells you that this is a special kind of car. Once you have the wheels turning fast, they will continue to run for quite a while. The reason for this is that within the car are several other wheels. Some of these wheels have what we call teeth. They are gears. The teeth of one wheel mesh with the teeth of another wheel and, as the first wheel turns, it ...

4195. The Do-It-Yourself Kit

2 Timothy 1:7

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... . Now, there is a way to get the egg into the bottle in one piece. Let me show you. I will put a small fire into the bottle and place the egg on top, and then wait. (Do so. Wait until the egg is drawn into the bottle and then continue.) Now, don't ever try this on your own. You should never play with fire. Fire is a force that can destroy things. Today, I used the energy of the fire to help me solve my problem. Very often, in life, we have problems that have to be faced. Many ...

4196. Prayer for Lent 2

John 2:12-25

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Richard F. Bansemer

Commentary: Jesus seems to continue to act spontaneously -- even impulsively -- as he purges the temple. This passage is the first time God is named "Father" in John, and it is interesting to note that it follows immediately upon the miracle involving his mother. Very deliberately, Jesus is beginning to show the difference between earthly parenthood ...

4197. The Blessing of the Ascension

Mark 16:1-20

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Dennis Koch

... that Jesus did not abandon his followers when he was lifted up to heaven. His exaltation made possible something wonderful. He is now present everywhere at the same time! This is the work of the Holy Spirit. Your promise has been fulfilled! If we continue looking only up to heaven we will miss the very best signs of the presence of Jesus. He is present wherever the gospel is preached! Whenever repentance and forgiveness are announced, Christ himself is present. This is great news! So Lord, clothe us with ...

4198. Lent 5

John 12:20-36

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Dennis Koch

... and rejection. He took upon himself all the sins of the world and paid our debt with his own life. We ask you, Lord, to grant us the wisdom, the courage, and the strength to face our challenges and not to walk away from them. In this way we will continue to glorify your name. Amen.

4199. Let The End Come

Mark 13:32-37, Mark 13:1-31

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Dennis Koch

Gospel Note When the universe falls apart, Christ will soon return to gather his own, but in contrast his words are changeless. We continue with Mark's "Little Apocalypse." The pericope tells us of the coming tribulation, the collapse of the universe, the return of Christ and the gathering of his people. There follows the parable of the fig tree which is to give the faithful an indication of the time this will happen. ...

4200. Proper 9

Mark 6:7-13

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Dennis Koch

Gospel Note The commissioning of the Twelve underscores the continuity between what their mission is to be and what Jesus' has been: they are to preach, exorcise, heal and withal suffer rejection. Remarkable here is the eschatological urgency implied in Jesus' instructions to "travel light," which makes for quite a contrast with today's Christian mission, both theologically and practically. ...

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