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4251. Proper 18

Philemon 1:8-25, Philemon 1:1-7, Jeremiah 18:1--19:15, Luke 14:25-35

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John R. Brokhoff

... the price to be paid for being a disciple so that there will be no regrets later. When you took a new job, did you know how many nights you would have to work? When you got married, did you realize what you were getting into financial burden, the responsibility of children, etc.? When you were ordained, did you bite off more than you could chew? 3. All (v. 33). This is probably the hardest saying of Jesus. To be his disciple is to renounce "all" that one has. To renounce is to give up, to place it at ...

4252. Proper 19

Luke 15:1-7, Luke 15:8-10, Jeremiah 4:5-31, 1 Timothy 1:12-20

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John R. Brokhoff

... to be an apostle. Paul's experience illustrates God's way with sinners. As a Jewish fanatic Paul persecuted the church. Yet, Christ turned his life around and he became God's ambassador and Christ's witness. Gospel: Luke 15:1-10 In response to criticism that he associates with sinners, Jesus tells the parables of the lost sheep and lost coin. The Pietists (Pharisees) and the Bible students (scribes) of Jesus' day were upset because Jesus associated with the dregs of their society by eating and fellowshiping ...

4253. Proper 22

Luke 17:1-10, Lamentations 1:1-22, 2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

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John R. Brokhoff

... something for preachers only? This sermon is to show the average person that faith is meaningful in the day-to-day life of a Christian. Note that this gospel lesson on faith is addressed to the Disciples, men of faith in Christ. Jesus is teaching them the implications or responsibilities of faith. Outline: What faith can do for you a. Perform wonders in your life vv. 3, 4. b. Motivate you to serve with no desire for reward vv. 7-10. 2. A little is a lot! (17:5-6). Need: Here is an eye-opener for some! Like ...

4254. Proper 23

Luke 17:11-19, Jeremiah 29:1-23, 2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

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John R. Brokhoff

... . 3. Handling (v. 15). Paul is concerned that Timothy has the true gospel and that he is preaching the true gospel. The Gospel is the Word of God personified in Christ. While he is confined in prison, the Word is not chained. As a minister Timothy has the responsibility to preach the Word and to handle properly the Word of truth. This calls for hard work to determine what the truth is in the Word and to interpret it properly. The Word is not properly handled when it is used as a pretext for a sermon, or ...

4255. Proper 26

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Habakkuk 2:2-20, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Luke 19:1-10

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John R. Brokhoff

... . It is acceptance on God's part for Jesus' sake. This acceptance was expressed when Jesus called Zacchaeus "a son of Abraham," a title of honor and acceptance. To be saved is to allow Christ to enter your life. On the other hand, "salvation" means human response in terms of repentance. This was demonstrated when Zacchaeus promised to give half of his wealth to the poor to restore fourfold any money he took from people. He offered to give double the amount required by Law. Old Testament: Habakkuk 1:2-3; 2:2 ...

4256. Proper 9

Galatians 6:1-10, 2 Kings 5:1-27, Luke 10:1-24

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John R. Brokhoff

... intended to come. They were sent to preach and heal. The number, 70, is considered symbolic of the Jewish tradition of there being 70 nations in the world. This is a case for world missions. Their going was not their idea but it was in response to the prayer that laborers would be sent into the harvest. They were warned against opposition to their preaching and healing. Urgency characterized their mission. When they return, they are excited with joy that at the name of Jesus the demons fled. Jesus cautions ...

4257. Transfiguration

2 Corinthians 3:7-18, Exodus 34:29-35, Luke 9:28-36

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John R. Brokhoff

... one who goes to Jerusalem to suffer and die is none other than God's son? b. Tells us what was Jesus' life purpose v. 31. He was to go to Jerusalem to die for mankind. Christians likewise take up their cross and follow him. c. Tells us what our responsibility is to Jesus v. 35. Not only are we to listen to his words as Son of God, but we are to listen to him in terms of obedience. Old Testament: Exodus 34:29-35 1. Once you have been with God (34:29-32). Need: Moses spent 40 days ...

4258. Alleluia, He Is Risen!

Matthew 25:1-13

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Barbara G. Schmitz

... if he could speak. The atheist speaker said, "Yes, but only for five minutes." The priest replied, "I won't need that much time." The priest mounted the stage, stood before the microphone, and cried out in a clear voice, "Alleluia, Christ is risen!" The response came back from the crowd: "The Lord is risen, indeed! Alleluia!" The young priest turned to the atheist and said, "That is my speech. I need no more time." Alleluia, Christ is Risen! The Lord is risen indeed, alleluia! That says it all, doesn't ...

4259. Easter 2

John 20:19-23, Psalm 118:1-29, Psalm 150:1-6

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B. David Hostetter

... is to come, Sovereign of sovereigns, together with the faithful witness, the first-born from the dead, Jesus, our high priest. Prayer of Confession Alpha God, Omega God, you are our beginning and our end. We confess that we are reluctant to be counted among those responsible for the crucifixion of the one you sent to be our Savior. We may be doubtful too about the testimony to his resurrection. Forgive the pride that prevents our honest confession of sin and the doubt that refuses to hear and see what might ...

4260. Easter 3

John 21:1-14, Psalm 30:1-12

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B. David Hostetter

CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively)Sing praises to God, all of you, God's faithful ones,We will give thanks and hallow God's name.God's anger with our sins is but for a moment;God's favor in Christ is for a lifetime. PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of every tribe and language, people ...

4261. Easter 4

John 10:22-42, Psalm 23:1-6

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B. David Hostetter

CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively)The Lord has prepared a table before us in his house and we are invited to dwell in the house of the LORD our whole life long. PRAYER OF CONFESSION God our Savior, you have promised us eternal life for following the good Shepherd, your Son Jesus Christ. In the ...

4262. Easter 5

John 13:31-38, Psalm 148:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively)Praise the name of the Eternal One,for God's name alone is exalted;Praise God you who are God's people,Young men and women alike,old and young together! PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of hope, you promise to make all things new, to make a new heaven and ...

4263. Easter 7

John 17:20-26, Psalm 97:1-12

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B. David Hostetter

CALL TO WORSHIP (responsively)Sing praises to God, Sing praises! For God is monarch of all the earth; Sing praises with a psalm. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy God, neither through the doors of this house nor through the gates of your eternal city may we enter worthily without your forgiveness and the washing symbolized ...

4264. The More I Understand, The Less I Know

John 3:1-21

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Johnny Dean

... Jesus that night looking for a formula, a tried and tested set of rules to add to the church’s already lengthy list of rules. The writer of the Gospel of John portrays Nicodemus as a sincere man, a devout man, who obeys the law and exercises responsible leadership in his community. But at the level of faith, there is something tentative about Nicodemus. His vision is blurred, he can’t see things as they really are in the eyes of God. So he comes to Jesus for help in understanding this mysterious kingdom ...

4265. Lent 3

Luke 13:1-9, Psalm 63:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

CALL TO WORSHIP (Responsively) Seek the Eternal One who may be found. Call upon God while the Spirit is near; forsake wicked ways, and unrighteous thoughts; return to the Eternal One, who will have mercy on you, and to our God, who will abundantly pardon. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Holy God, how exalted are your ...

4266. Proper 11

Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 52:1-9

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B. David Hostetter

Call to Worship (responsively) Hear the proclamation of Christ, In whom the word of God is fully known. Hear and be warned. Hear and be wise. Hear and become mature in Christ. Prayer of Confession Patient God, you still wait for us to sort out our priorities. We are often busy with trivialities avoiding ...

4267. Proper 13

Luke 12:13-21, Psalm 107:1-43

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B. David Hostetter

Call to Worship (responsively) O give thanks to the LORD, for God is good; for God's steadfast love endures forever. Let the redeemed of the LORD say so, those God ransomed and gathered in from all lands. Prayer of Confession God above all, you may fairly judge us for living below the level ...

4268. Proper 14

Psalm 50:1-23, Luke 12:35-48

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B. David Hostetter

Call to Worship: (responsively) "Gather to me my faithful ones," invites our God,"who have a new covenant with me by the sacrifice on the cross!"The heavens declare the worthiness of the Lamb,for God receives the offering of Jesus Christ. Prayer of Confession Forbearing God, despite your call for absolute obedience and ...

4269. Proper 16

Jeremiah 1:1-19, Psalm 71:1-24, Hebrews 12:14-29, Luke 13:10-17

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B. David Hostetter

... would prefer to live the undisciplined life. We would rather go our own way and avoid the training you insist on giving us. We like to be easy-going, slack in our morals, haphazard in our prayers, spiritually out-of-condition. Forgive such denial of our responsibilities as your children, so unlike your true and perfect Son, Jesus Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News. By the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ we are called to the assembly of the firstborn who ...

4270. Proper 22

Psalm 137:1-9, Lamentations 3:19-26, Luke 17:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

... appalled at the violence and devastation that is to be seen in our world. Does our pride and opinion contribute to strife and discord that escalates into confrontation and conflict? We find it simpler to question your patience with humanity than to take some responsibility for what we could do to calm the distressed, relieve the anger of the disturbed, or pacify the hostility of the aggressive. Forgive our lack of hope that the future could be better than the past and that our faithfulness could make some ...

4271. Proper 24

Luke 18:1-8, Psalm 119:1-176

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B. David Hostetter

Call to Worship Hear and become familiar with the sacred writings which have power to make you wise and lead you to salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. Invocation We come to worship, O God, in response to your Word spoken in Jesus Christ and made known to us through the church of the apostles. Receive us as faithful witnesses to the Christian faith inspired by your Spirit and desiring to be found ready at the coming of the Son of humanity, Jesus Christ. Amen. Prayer of ...

4272. Proper 27

Luke 20:27-40, Psalm 145:1-21, Psalm 98:1-9

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B. David Hostetter

Call to Worship (responsively) God is near to all who pray, to all who pray truthfully. God fulfills the desire of all who pray devoutly; God also hears their cry, and saves them. Prayer of Confession God of the living, we confess that our faith is often unimaginative. We are limited by what we ...

4273. Proper 4

Luke 7:1-10 · Galatians 1:1-12 · 1 Ki 18:20-39 · Ps 96

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B. David Hostetter

... servant of Jesus. PRAYER OF THE DAY Help us to be faithful intercessors, Good Lord, ready to pray for others as readily as for ourselves. Let our prayers reflect our humility before you. Save us from taking to ourselves any credit for the good response that you give and the great things that you do, through Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING God of all peoples and nations, receive the praise directed to you by whatever title or name, in whatever language or ritual, by whatever race or nation ...

4274. Proper 8

Luke 9:51-56, Psalm 77:1-20

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B. David Hostetter

Call to Worship (responsively)Call to mind the deeds of the Eternal One; Remember the God who works wonders; Meditate on all God's work, And muse on the redemption of God's people. God's way is holy. Who is so great as our God? Prayer of Confession Merciful Sovereign, we are not ...

4275. Proper 9

Psalm 30:1-12, Luke 10:1-24

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B. David Hostetter

Call to Worship (responsively) Sing praises to the Eternal as God's faithful ones. Give thanks to God's holy name, Whose anger is but for a moment; Whose favor is for a lifetime. Prayer of Confession God of justice and mercy, we complain about the harvest of our wild oats, and the sentence ...

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