Synonyms: touch, feel, sense of touch, tactile sense, tactility, contact, using one's hands, sensation, sense, suspicion, sneaking suspicion, notion, inkling, hunch, fancy, apprehension, presentiment, premonition, foreboding, love, care, affection, fondness, tenderness, warmth, warmness, emotion, sentiment, emotional state, compassion, sympathy, empathy, fellow feeling, understanding, concern, solicitude, solicitousness, tender-heartedness, brotherly love, sensibilities, sensitivities, self-esteem, ego, pride, opinion, belief, view, impression, intuition, instinct, estimation, guess, theory, hypothesis, thought, way of thinking, point of view, atmosphere, ambience, aura, air, mood, climate, character, overtone, undertone, tenor, spirit, quality, flavour, colour, aptitude, knack, flair, bent, talent, gift, skill, art, trick, faculty, ability, propensity, inclination, sensitive, warm, warm-hearted, tender, tender-hearted, caring, soft-hearted, sympathetic, compassionate, empathetic, responsive, receptive, intuitive, thoughtful
Antonyms: bad feeling, acrimony, animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, bitterness, detestation, disgust, dislike, disrelish, enmity, friction, grievances, grudges, hatred, hostility, loathing, malevolence, malice
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Bulletin Aid
Jack Brownlee
... do not wash you, you shall not be part of me. I came to serve God, and serving God means being a servant to you." John watched as each one, in turn, was washed by the Rabbi Jesus. Except for one, all of them were submissive in receiving this gift from their teacher. Just then Father entered with wine and Matzos, Mother followed with the Z'roah of lamb and the bitter root. "Will you go and get the plates, with the Karpas and egg, and the Dimah?" "Right away. And Mother?" "Yes, John Mark?" "If these travelers ...
Sermon
Michael Rogness
... Robert Burns could have been thinking of the preachers he listened to when he wrote almost two centuries ago: O wad some Power the giftie give usTo see oursels as ithers see us!It wad frae mony a blunder free us ...(From "To a Louse") Today we have the gift to "see oursels as ithers see us." Videotape yourself. Your audience not only hears you, it sees you, and with a video you can see yourself as it sees you. If you don't have a camcorder, somebody in the congregation does, and with modern zoom lenses, the ...
4203. The Friendship Ring
John 12:1-11
Illustration
John E. Sumwalt
... , and ate lots of cake and ice cream. Margie blew out all of the candles on her cake in one blow. Her friends cheered and urged her to open her presents. She got a bracelet, a new blouse, a baby doll, and a book of adventure stories. But her favorite gift was a friendship ring from her best friend, Helen. It was silver and had a red heart in its center. Margie told Helen that it was the best present she had ever received, and she promised she would wear it everywhere. The next day a beautiful woman came to ...
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Clement E. Lewis
... he could do to inherit eternal life. He had been good at making money, in being morally upright and keeping the commandments; but that is not the ultimate good: he must also give of himself and what he has in behalf of others. He needed to also realize that, "The gift without the giver is bare." John Wesley proposed an excellent guide to goodness. He said, and he practiced what he preached: Do all the good you can,By all the means you can,In all the ways you can,At all the times you can,As long as ever you ...
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Clement E. Lewis
... the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, saying, "Give me also this power so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit." But Peter said to him, "May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain God's gift with money! You have no part or share in this for your heart is not right before God. Repent therefore of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the Lord that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. For I see that you are in ...
Children's Sermon
Kenneth Mortonson
... have also received the responsibility to use them in a proper way. In the Christian faith, we believe that no one can learn the proper use of these God-given powers alone. Therefore, we turn to Jesus for the perfect example of what it means to use the gifts of God as they were intended to be used. When Jesus acted, miracles were performed; and there is no greater miracle than the act of kindness and compassion. When Jesus spoke, people replied, "No man ever spoke like this man!" (John 7:46) for he spoke the ...
Children's Sermon
Kenneth Mortonson
... appreciate how wonderfully God has made us until something happens and we find that we cannot use what he has given to us. Just think of all the things you would miss if you could not walk or see or hear or speak. Never take these wonderful gifts for granted! Thank God for them and use them wisely. Learn to take good care of yourself. Possible Times To Use This Illustration In The Home: When your child comes home with a new riddle. When a child is sick because of improper personal care. When the attitude ...
4208. Wave The Flags
John 10:10 · Luke 12:48
Children's Sermon
Kenneth Mortonson
... the life he gave for us. If we can look at the things in our flag in this way, then it can remind us of the basis for our nation. We are "One nation, under God." We are to be a nation of people who know that our blessings are gifts from God and we are called to respond to his love, as seen in the sacrifices of Jesus. Our response is to obediently follow the pure, holy, perfect example of our Lord, for this is the only way that leads to true, abundant life. Possible Times To Use This Illustration ...
4209. Right Rituals for the Wrong Reasons
Matthew 6:19-24, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:1-4
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Dennis Koch
... and we mean things which we cannot bring ourselves to say. We hurt others as well as ourselves. Forgive us, Lord. We know that our own efforts to become whole will always turn to ashes. Cleanse us with the ashes of our repentance and restore us to wholeness through the gift of your forgiving love. Amen.
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Dennis Koch
... this place, Lord. Here we find Jesus, the Savior of the world. However, the search does not end in this place, does it? You invite us to enter into the lives of others by bringing them support, encouragement and hope for the future. This is the way we bring our gifts to the Christ-child. This is the way we please Our Father in heaven. This is the way we experience true and lasting joy. Amen.
4211. All Saint's Sunday
Isaiah 25:1-12, Psalm 24:1-10, Revelation 21:1-27, John 11:17-37, John 11:38-44
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B. David Hostetter
... , the Beginning and the End, the Creator of life and our final Home. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION God invisible, God incarnate, God inspiring, the offerings we bring to our Lord's table are simple signs of our hope for the great feast you prepare in heaven. Receive these gifts and the offering of ourselves as living sacrifices acceptable to you through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PSALM 24:1-10 The earth is the LORD's and all that is in it, the world, and those who live in it; for he has founded it on the ...
4212. Ascension Day
Ephesians 1:15-23, Psalm 47:1-9
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B. David Hostetter
... your gracious enablement to complete your work in the world. Have patience with us and the whole body of the church of which Jesus Christ is the head, in his name. Amen. Declaration of God's Forgiveness Hear the Good News! Jesus sent his Father's promised gift of the Holy Spirit to arm us with power from above. Friends, believe the Good News. In Jesus Christ we are forgiven. Exhortation Keep your minds open to understand the Scriptures, for all that was written in the Law of Moses and in the prophets and in ...
4213. Chist is King
Revelation 1:4-8, Psalm 132:1-18, 2 Samuel 23:1-7, John 18:28-40
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B. David Hostetter
... and who is to come. May our thanksgiving continue not only while we have life and breath, but through such coming generations as shall live until all people and nations of every language shall serve you. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Our greatest gifts, Sovereign Creator, may not be given with pride, because none can be worthy of your majesty. Receive them as token tributes to you signifying our humble service in the royal priesthood of all believers, through Jesus Christ, our Princely Priest. Amen. * PSALM ...
4214. Epiphany 7
Mark 2:1-12
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B. David Hostetter
... your benevolence is not limited to the deserving or those who would receive the many benefits that we take for granted. You make your sun to rise on good and bad alike and send the rain on the honest and the dishonest. We are grateful for all your gifts and for the friendships that have come to us without our seeking them, for those who have been kind and helpful to us without any initiative on our part. Help us to show our thankfulness by taking the initiative in reaching out to others who need friends, by ...
4215. First Sunday of Lent: Prayers
Genesis 9:1-17, Mark 1:9-13, Mark 1:14-20
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B. David Hostetter
... praise you. May all persons worship and obey you. May all parties who covenant with you keep their faith, or renew their promises, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Holy God, we are unworthy to stand before you except by the grace of our baptism. Sanctify our gifts by the spirit that they may be worthy of your use in the proclamation of the Good News of Jesus Christ. Amen. PSALM 25:1-10 To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul. O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame ...
4216. Lent 2
Mark 8:31--9:1
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B. David Hostetter
... you have given us to set an example of what can be done by you when your people are willing. We praise your grace and give glory to your name. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Matchless Giver, receive our offerings of ourselves and our possessions, insignificant beside the gift of Christ, but precious to you as signs of our obedient cross-bearing hallowed by the Spirit. Amen. PSALM 22:23-31 You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you offspring of Jacob, glorify him; stand in awe of him, all you offspring of Israel ...
4217. Lent 4
John 3:1-21, Psalm 107:1-43
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B. David Hostetter
... freedom of all that is godly and good. How great is your kindness to us in Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION No sanctuary is worthy of you, O God, but we bring our offerings not only to furnish this house of prayer, but to manifest to the world the gift of salvation that you freely offer in Jesus Christ. Amen. PSALM 107:1-3, 17-22 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, those he redeemed from trouble and gathered in from ...
4218. Palm Sunday
Isaiah 50:1-11, Psalm 118:1-29, Philippians 2:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, John 2:12-25, Psalm 31:1-24, Mark 15:21-32
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B. David Hostetter
... of your crucified Son? The hallowed symbol of the cross and the bread and cup of the table of the new covenant will be our sacrament to the end of time and the everlasting feast of eternity! Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Eternal One, though our gifts may wither like palms, and our persons age and grow weak, yet receive what we give to you in money and in service, and accomplish what will survive with us in eternity. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION All the earnings of my lifetime, magnanimous God, are miniscule ...
4219. Pentecost
Psalm 104:1-35, Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 15:18--16:4, Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:18-27
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B. David Hostetter
... are continually amazed at the speech you give the speechless, the power you give to the powerless, the meaning you give to those whose lives have seemed meaningless. We live in anticipation of what your loving Spirit can still do as people are open to the gifts your Spirit will give in and through the church of Jesus Christ. We glorify you, Father, Son and mothering Spirit. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION You, too, are mind, and body and spirit, O God. We bring our offerings to support the church's ministry of ...
4220. Proper 10
Ephesians 1:1-14, Psalm 24:1-10
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B. David Hostetter
... our sins are forgiven through the shedding of his blood. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Live for the praise of God's glory. PRAYER OF THE DAY Lord of all being, we would offer all our artistic gifts to you rather than to any human authority, giving praise to you for all the beauty of creation by our own creativity however modest in comparison to yours; through Jesus Christ our redeemer. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Parenting God, Adopter of children, Unifying ...
4221. Proper 13
John 6:25-59, Psalm 51:1-19
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B. David Hostetter
... one faith, one baptism, one God, parent of us all. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Be humble always, and gentle, and patient too. Be forbearing with one another and charitable. PRAYER OF THE DAY Giver of good things, Gift of God, Spirit of the self-giver, give us an appetite for the eternal life that we may not be satisfied with what perishes but devote our lives to the pursuit of spiritual excellence. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Giver of all patience, Child of ...
4222. Proper 14
2 Samuel 18:1-18, 2 Samuel 18:19--19:8, Psalm 130:1-8, Ephesians 4:17--5:21, John 6:25-59
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B. David Hostetter
... . Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING God of meadow and wilderness, Christ of human experience, Spirit of renewal and rest, we are thankful for the angel you send to minister to us. When we are depressed and ready to die, you send someone with a word of encouragement, or a gift of food or flowers or an invitation that leads to a change of scene and an opportunity to recover and go on. When our chins are on our chests, you send someone with a loving touch to raise our eyes to you. Joy and thanksgiving break through ...
4223. Proper 18
Mark 7:31-37, Mark 7:24-30
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B. David Hostetter
... the bereaved and hopeless. Our hopes are in you and you will not disappoint us at the last. We praise you, Creator, Christ, Comforter. Amen. Prayer of Dedication Divine Person, beyond all human personhood, transform these tangible but impersonal things into acts and gifts of persons-serving-persons in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Psalm 125 Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion, which cannot be moved, but abides forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the LORD surrounds his people, from ...
4224. Proper 21
Mark 9:42-50, Mark 9:38-41
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B. David Hostetter
... by the powers of nature, but assured that there is no force or being that can overpower you. We are most grateful that you make yourself known to us through the healing and saving power of Jesus Christ, our Leader and Friend. Amen. Prayer of Dedication Without the gifts of your Spirit, Generous God, we would be unable to worship you by word and by work, but you enable our service as we are obedient to the prompting of the Spirit through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Psalm 124 If it had not been the LORD who ...
4225. Proper 4
1 Samuel 3:1--4:1, Psalm 139:1-24, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18, Mark 2:23-3:6
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B. David Hostetter
... reveals also the life that Jesus lives. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Keep a day of rest from work for everyone in your household so that you can give thanks to God for freedom and all of God's great gifts. PRAYER OF THE DAY Cure us, healing Christ, on this and every day of rest, that being restored in body, mind and spirit, we may do what is good, learn what is helpful and return to our daily work invigorated and inspired. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Creator ...
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