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4226. Mary Ponders

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Sermon

Charles H. Bayer

... we are all thankful no one can read our inner thoughts, or penetrate our dream-world, how we would like to know what others think when they are alone. Oh to know what went through Mary's mind after the shepherds had departed. Like any mother, the responsibilities of having a real live infant -- no longer the play doll of girlhood -- must have been overwhelming. But Mary had been no ordinary child and her baby no ordinary infant. Hadn't the angel told her he would be called the Son of the Most High God ...

4227. Moving At The Speed Of Light

Ephesians 3:1-13

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

... his wife or children. Such was the case of Hosea Lewis. Having become, in 1853, the keeper of the light on Lime Rock Island at Newport, Rhode Island, Lewis suffered a stroke four years later, at which time his teenage daughter Ida assumed responsibility for the light. Each day included cleaning the reflectors, trimming the wick, and filling the oil reservoir at sunset and midnight, along with providing for her father's care. With long and demanding tasks, Ida was unable to continue her schooling, but daily ...

4228. Moving At The Speed Of Light: At The Jordan

Acts 10:23b-48

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

... for the forgiveness of sins (a variation of the Jewish purification ritual). By then he had lived thirty years in Nazareth, a village influenced by the Essene sect of Judaism. He learned the trade of his earthly father, held a place of honor and responsibility among his siblings as the firstborn son, and assumed the role of head of the family at Joseph's death, though the biblical record does not indicate when this occurred. Following his temptation in the wilderness, it is likely that Jesus returned to ...

4229. Just In Time

Ephesians 1:1-14

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

... scarves, becoming almost indistinguishable to one another. The scene becomes increasingly hopeless. German command offers the One Hundred and First the opportunity to surrender. At this, General Anthony McCallough answers the Von Runstedt demand with one word, a response which will long live in military lore. "Nuts!" he writes on a piece of paper, handing it to the German courier. Later, with supplies running low and conditions failing to improve, Lt. Colonel Creaton Abrams' Thirty-Seventh Tank Battalion ...

4230. The Easy Way Out

Luke 4:1-13

Sermon

Glenn E. Ludwig

One of the responsibilities that parents often have with children is the supervision of musical lessons. Getting the kids to practice is never easy. The first problem is just getting them to sit down to do it. Then, the second problem begins. Did you ever notice how easy it is to re-play the ...

4231. On The Cross-Road

John 7:45--8:11

Sermon

Glenn E. Ludwig

... the freedom to work at it, and even gives us the freedom to harm his messengers and each other by acts of hatred and violence. And yet, God sent his son in love -- for you and me. What a perfectly illogical, irrational, profound thing to do! So, what is our response? Take that parable apart any way you want to, and we are the tenants in the vineyard. And what are we to do? -- to tend the place, to bear fruit, to care for each other, and to thank the owner with the fruits of our labor. Even though we aren ...

4232. Five Thousand For Lunch In Galilee

Luke 9:10-17

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... for 5,000 for lunch, and that's just the men, not counting the women and children. Besides he was out in the hills of Galilee far away from sources of food. It would take a miracle to feed 5,000 for lunch anywhere, let alone in the wilderness. In response to Jesus' request for food, John's gospel says that Phillip the pessimist said it would take $40 to $50 worth of bread to feed the multitude even if he could find a place to buy it. Enterprising Andrew, with only a glimmer of hope, said, "There's a boy ...

4233. Uncovering Cover-Ups

John 15:18--16:4

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... night to patrol and keep kids from shooting one another. So long as there are groups like that, so long as there are churches and religious people standing up for non-violence and decency, so long as there are people working for gun control and social responsibility -- so long as these and many other things take place, the Holy Spirit is convicting the world for righteousness' sake and love's labor is not lost. Let no one cover up that. Lastly, Jesus says his Holy Spirit of Truth will convict the world of ...

4234. Finding Faith In Unlikely People

Luke 7:1-10

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... surprise verdict from judge and jury. What a thrill to see surgery and medication do far more than expected. Thankfully, life has innumerable surprises. Our text centers on Jesus' surprise at finding faith in an unlikely person. He expected his fellow Israelites to be responsive to his word. They shared with him a common heritage and faith, a regularized way of seeing and thinking. But a Roman Centurion was something else! Who would expect to find a sincere faith in him? He was a man of authority and power ...

4235. Hate Your Mother And Father?

Luke 14:25-35

Sermon

John G. Lynch

... because they did not have their priorities straight. They needed to abandon the priorities of mother, father, brother, sister and wife to set up the priority of God. This crowd, still sailing on the sails of infancy and childhood, let the winds of family responsibility fill their sails instead of the Spirit of God. Familial expectations ran higher on the crest of their waves than hope from God. That's why they were harassed and troubled. Standing still, like Henry Aldrich at the foot of the hallway stairs ...

4236. Not Yet Quitting Time

Luke 21:5-38

Sermon

Larry R. Kalajainen

... know are right, when it seems like we're fighting an uphill battle. We get tired. I know I do. And my family knows I do. And my friends know I do. They often pay the price when I'm tired. They get short answers, the defensive reactions, the irritable response. Maybe if we always get stroked and rewarded for doing what is right, it wouldn't be so bad, but as those disciples of Jesus discovered, they were more likely to be persecuted. Wouldn't it be so much easier to avoid becoming weary in well-doing if we ...

4237. The Bread That Endures

Luke 22:7-38

Sermon

Larry R. Kalajainen

... games or a new Toyota. This ability to compartmentalize our lives leads inevitably to the absurd situation where people who claim to be good Christians can surround themselves with every material comfort money can buy and, at the same time, feel little or no responsibility for their homeless neighbors on the streets of their city or for their neighbors dying of starvation in the Sudan, or even for their hurting neighbor across the street who's just gone through a painful divorce or is struggling with a life ...

4238. Priest Without Peer

Genesis 14:1-24

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... attended the large wedding of a nephew. My sister-in-law, Mary Louise, had recommended her hairdresser as someone who would shampoo and set my hair for me. Stephen, her hairdresser, who was Greek Orthodox, was nervous and excited over the big event, and was taking his responsibilities very seriously. He had never done my hair before, of course, and was so afraid he would not do it right. I assured him that it would be fine, but he still couldn't get it done to his own satisfaction. He worked and worked, and ...

4239. Hard Questions!

1 Kings 17:7-24

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... to help Columbus. The Pope, as you know, is the emissary of Jesus Christ, who is the Son of God, and God, it is commonly accepted, made the world, including the property in question in Louisiana!" That's about how far back you can push a Christian in response to this question -- basic to our trust is the knowledge that God created the world and all that is in it. Will we trust him or a lesser deity? Would you trust modern technology or God, when the chips are down? Do you trust nuclear armaments and put ...

4240. Grapes Of Wrath Or Grace?

1 Kings 21:1-29

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... own guilt and knew, too, that Nathan, in pointing out his sin, was no enemy, but rather the man whom God had sent to open his eyes. As a child when I insisted on doing something that was wrong, or not good for me, mother would forbid it. My immediate response to the discipline of her firm, "No," was to accuse, "You never want me to have any fun!" or "You don't love me or you'd let me do it!" Mother's standard reply was, "But I do love you. I just don't want you to be hurt ...

4241. A House of Prayer

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John R. Brokhoff

... to us. Before we can be presentable to a holy God we need spiritual cleansing. Thus, in prayer we confess our sins and plead for his mercy. The fourth room is labelled "Reception of God's grace." We have confessed our sins and begged for mercy. What is God's response? It is grace in terms of pardon and acceptance. At this time in our prayers we remember his promises to be with us always, to forgive us, and to bless us with the Holy Spirit. Now it is time to go to the room of petition. We have the ...

4242. When Life Seems Out Of Control

2 Samuel 18:1-18

Sermon

Timothy J. Smith

... thought, five years probation along with a $10,000 fine. David got right with Jesus. "When I repented, I didn't get the punishment I deserved. Instead," David claims, "I received total forgiveness." David Loe still remembers the wrong he has done. He feels he has a responsibility to young people. It is for that reason that he speaks to churches to counsel and pray with young people who want to free their lives of the deadly influence of drugs. "I do it out of gratitude," David says.1 It's never too late to ...

4243. Advent 4

Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56, Micah 5:1-4, Hebrews 10:1-18

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John R. Brokhoff

... the former sacrifices were brought to an end. The purpose of the Incarnation was to make the sacrifice possible. This passage teaches us that Jesus was born to die on the cross for the redemption of the world. Gospel: Luke 1:39-45 (46-55) In response to Elizabeth's greeting, Mary said the Magnificat. The lection is of two parts. The first (vv. 39-45) gives the historical account of pregnant Mary's visit to Elizabeth also pregnant with John. Elizabeth acknowledges the superiority of Mary as "the mother of my ...

4244. Easter 2

Acts 5:17-42, Revelation 1:4-8, John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... reasons not to believe. If the evidence is on hand, there is no reason to believe. When we cannot see, when the future is unknown, we have faith that the unseen and unknown truly exist. Epistle: Acts 5:27-32 1. Rather (v. 29). Christians have a twofold responsibility to obey: God and State. Which would we "rather" obey? Ideally there should never be a time when a choice was necessary. The State should require only what God commands. In the event that the State orders us to do or not to do what opposes God's ...

4245. Easter 3

Revelation 5:1-14, Acts 9:1-19a, John 21:1-14

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... :11-14 1. Worthy (v. 12). It takes a special person to enter into the secrets of God. Who is worthy to open the scroll that tells of God's future plans for the end of the world? Who is worthy to rule the universe? For such high privilege and responsibility one must be worthy. Who is worthy to come into God's presence? Who is worthy to receive the Holy Communion? Who is worthy to be called into God's service? Think about it: Are you worthy? 2. Lamb (v. 12). The risen Jesus is referred to in heaven as ...

4246. Epiphany 2

1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Isaiah 62:1-12, John 2:1-11

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... shares in our joys as well as our troubles. Moreover, Jesus was no party crasher. He was invited. Never does Jesus force his way into people's lives. He waits for an invitation even as he invited, "Come to me." 2. My hour (v. 4). Jesus told his mother in response to her telling him that the party ran out of wine, "My hour has not come." Was it not his hour to come to the assistance of the hosts, not his hour to show his power and glory? No, he is referring to his hour of death when the glory ...

4247. Epiphany 8

Luke 6:37-42, Isaiah 55:1-13, Jeremiah 7:1-29, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, Luke 6:46-49

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... . It is another to "do" without sincerely meaning what we say or pretend we mean. Actions can become empty lies. We need to keep a healthy marriage between head and heart, between action and intent. Outline: a. We are God's advertisement. 1. Worship is our proper response to God. 2. Worship says a lot about who we are. 3. Worship can become false advertising. b. What we need is "truth in packaging." 1. What we do in life needs to match what we say. 2. Worship can be pure while daily behavior is polluted ...

4248. Pentecost

John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:14-41, Genesis 11:1-9, John 14:5-14, Romans 8:1-17

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... to confusion and separation v. 7. Epistle: Romans 8:14-17 1. Are you sure you are a Christian? (8:14-16). Need: Some Christians are not sure they are true Christians. They say, "I hope I am," or "I think I am," or "I believe I am." In these responses there is no certainty or assurance. People need to know for sure that they are members of the Kingdom. Outline: How to be sure – a. Do you possess God's Spirit? v. 14. b. Were you adopted in baptism? v. 15. c. Does your spirit say, "Abba, Father"? v. 15 ...

4249. Proper 10

Colossians 1:1-14, Amos 7:10-17, Luke 10:25-37

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John R. Brokhoff

... of the Good Samaritan still speaks. a. Condition v. 30. Today's victims of crime and violence. It is a tough world that shows no mercy to innocent people. b. Carefree vv. 31, 32. Tragedy is that people are care-free from any sense of responsibility to go to the rescue, to help the afflicted due to apathy and indifference. This includes religious people whom you expect to help people in need. This leads to the question: who is my neighbor? Is my neighbor the starving children in Somalia? c. Compassion ...

4250. Proper 12

Colossians 2:6-23, Hosea 1:1-2:1, Luke 11:1-13, Psalm 85:1-13

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... : Luke 11:1-13 Jesus teaches his Disciples how to pray by example and parable. Prayer and Spirit are two emphases of Luke's gospel; both of these are prominent in today's gospel lesson. Seeing Jesus pray, a Disciple asks Jesus for a lesson in prayer. In response Jesus gives no lecture on prayer, but simply gives a model which we call the Lord's Prayer. Luke's account of the prayer has three omissions in Matthew's account: "Our," "thy will be done ..."; "Deliver us from evil." The emphasis is on petition and ...

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