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4276. Christmas 1

Hebrews 2:5-18, Colossians 3:1-17, 1 Samuel 2:12-26, Luke 2:41-52

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John R. Brokhoff

... and Jesus common experiences which we should wish for all children, young and old. Outline: As a child of God, you can be like Samuel and Jesus – a. Both were gifts of God 1. Samuel an answer to a barren woman's prayer. 2. Jesus conceived by the Holy Spirit. b. Both had loving parents 1. Hannah annually made Samuel a robe. 2. Mary probably gave Jesus his seamless robe. c. Both boys were in God's service 1. Samuel ministered to God under Eli. 2. Jesus at age 12 was in his Father's house. d. Both grew ...

4277. For All The Saints

Revelation 7:9-17

Eulogy

Barbara G. Schmitz

... will give you rest." We pray today for N., that he [she] may rest from his [her] labors and enter into the light of God's eternal Sabbath rest (BCP p. 465). "Happy from now on," John writes, "are those who die in the Lord. So it is, says the Spirit, for they rest from their labors." But heaven and eternal life is more than just rest and peace. Listen again to this reading from the Revelations of John which we heard just a few moments ago. Here we have a picture, a painting, if you will, of heaven: After ...

4278. Changed From Glory Into Glory

Romans 8:1-17

Eulogy

Barbara G. Schmitz

... to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. Jesus was beginning to get a picture of what God had in store for him to do. One day he went into the synagogue, and stood up to read the lesson. He opened the scroll to the prophet Isaiah and read: The spirit of the Lord is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me; he has sent me to bring good news to the oppressed, to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and release to the prisoners; to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor. Jesus ...

4279. Advent 2

Luke 3:1-20, Luke 1:67-80

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B. David Hostetter

... , so that our very natures can become true and rich, purged of the dross of our deepest faults and the evil that corrupts us. Fit both pastor and people to worship you in the purity appropriate to the house of God, through the fire of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Declaration of God's Forgiveness Hear the Good News! The One who started the good work in you will bring it to completion by the Day of Christ Jesus. Friends, believe the Good News. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Grow richer in love, in ...

4280. Advent 2

Isaiah 12:2-6, Zephaniah 3:14-20, Luke 3:7-18, Philippians 4:4-7

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B. David Hostetter

... . EXHORTATION Now my friends, all that is true, all that is noble, all that is just and pure, all that is lovable and gracious, whatever is excellent and admirable--fill all your thoughts with these things. PRAYER OF THE DAY God of wisdom, God-in-action, Spirit of inquiry, prompt us to ask not only what we should believe but what should we do? Save us from fruitless speculation that does not issue in obedient action to fulfill our vocation to serve you in the serving of others. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING ...

4281. Easter 3

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

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B. David Hostetter

... Hear the Good News! God has raised Jesus from the death of the cross and has exalted him as our leader and savior to grant us repentance and forgiveness of sins. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Be witnesses to all this. The Holy Spirit is given to those who are obedient to Him. Love him more than all else. PRAYER OF THE DAY Living Christ, meet us at the place of our daily work so that what we do may be done with patience and honesty and be offered to you as our ...

4282. Easter 5

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

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B. David Hostetter

... have to a warm and loving family. Continue your patience with us until we are mature in your love and peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! We are not only baptized with water, but with the Holy Spirit. God has given us the same gift that he gave the apostles when we believed in the Lord Jesus Christ. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Jesus has given us a new commandment: "Love one another as I have loved ...

4283. Easter 7

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

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B. David Hostetter

... love to those now feeling unloved who may learn that you have a place for them as well through Jesus our Savior. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING All true majesty is yours, O God. You rule over all nations. Prince of the people, you gather us around you. Eternal Spirit, you share the glory of Jesus, the exalted Son with all who believe in him through the hearing of the gospel. We rejoice in the privilege of calling upon your name revealed to us by Jesus Christ and the church which is his bride. We celebrate the ...

4284. Epiphany 7

Luke 6:27-36, Psalm 37:1-40

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B. David Hostetter

... have the hope of resurrection and eternal life. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Heavenly Monarch, your monarchy can not be possessed by flesh and blood, nor purchased with silver and gold, but we can serve you with all that we are and have as you give us the enabling Spirit through Jesus Christ. Amen. PSALM 37:1-11, 39-40 Do not fret because of the wicked; do not be envious of wrongdoers, for they will soon fade like the grass, and wither like the green herb. Trust in the LORD, and do good; so you will live ...

4285. Epiphany 9

Luke 7:1-10, Galatians 1:1-10, Psalm 96:1-13, 1 Kings 8:22-61

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B. David Hostetter

... to you, Eternal God, for there is no other God like you in heaven above or on earth beneath. Though heaven is your dwelling place you have also come among us in Jesus Christ. Whether in buildings made with hands or without them you have a habitation for the Spirit in the lives of all who acknowledge Jesus to be the Lord. We will sing your praise and honor your name in every house of prayer for you are one God for one people, your people. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION God of the church, you keep covenant with ...

4286. Lent 2

Luke 13:31-35, Psalm 27:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... too often allows our appetites to run away with us, so that we seem to live for eating and drinking and love-making. Our minds are too busy with plans to get ahead and satisfy bodily desires to the exclusion of the refreshment of the spirit, the exercise of the mind, the discipline of the body. Forgive our excesses and deliver us from them through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! Christ will transfigure these bodies belonging to our humble state, and give ...

4287. Lent 4

Luke 15:1-7, Psalm 32:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... not all that we have, but we are determined to do our share in the work of your family, the Church. Amen. PSALM 32:1-11 Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Happy are those to whom the LORD imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. For day and night your hand was heavy upon me; my strength was dried up as by the heat of summer. Then I acknowledged my sin to you, and I did not ...

4288. Proper 11

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

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B. David Hostetter

... you, the books and letters which bridge the span of centuries and the distances of our present world, the media which bring us good news as well as bad and sad. We celebrate your presence wherever and with whomever we are in the communion of the Holy Spirit and all saints through Jesus Christ. Amen. Prayer of Dedication Let these offerings and all our gifts for strangers be made in the awareness that you are here as well as in the place of need, the hospital, the prison, the lonely room, that our giving may ...

4289. Proper 14

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

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B. David Hostetter

... s approval. We may trust God to keep his promise. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Be ready, because the son of Man will come at an hour when you are not expecting him. Prayer of the Day Keep us alert, Good Spirit, dressed for action and looking for the coming of the Son of Man. We will serve you actively in the days of your absence and with greater joy when we are fully aware of your presence with us. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving Jesus, Master, we rejoice in the ...

4290. 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

... 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 are enrolled in heaven, and to God the judge of all, and to the spirits of the righteous made perfect, and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant. Friends, believe the Good News. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Learn from Jesus that the needs of people are more important than rules. PRAYER OF THE DAY Teach us your flexibility ...

4291. Proper 18

Psalm 139:1-24, Luke 14:25-35

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B. David Hostetter

... us. Without your enablement, there is no way we can begin, continue, and complete the work you want us to do. Discipline our spirits and keep us in the way of a disciple. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving All-knowing God, your wisdom is beyond our reach. We ... of you that we have through Jesus of Nazareth, his life, his teaching, his healing ministry. We appreciate the patience of the Spirit who continues to teach us as we are willing to be taught, through experience and the shared wisdom of others in talking, ...

4292. Proper 26

Luke 19:1-10, Psalm 119:1-176

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B. David Hostetter

... and Joseph, God of all the nations. Amen. Prayer of Dedication Head of the church, we may not be rich enough to give half of what we have to charity, but we share the support of the church with other members. Grant us faith and an unselfish spirit that we may give a generous portion of what we have to others through your church and ours. Amen. Psalm 119:137-144 You are righteous, O LORD, and your judgments are right. You have appointed your decrees in righteousness and in all faithfulness. My zeal consumes ...

4293. Proper 27

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

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B. David Hostetter

... death. God is our deliverer. Friends, believe the Good News. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation May the Lord direct your hearts toward God's love and the steadfastness of Christ! Prayer of the Day God of the burning bush, Lord of the empty tomb, Spirit of life; in living prevent us from being consumed by our passions; in our dying save us from despair; and after our death raise us again to everlasting life in company with all your people. Amen. (or) Prayer of the Day Save us from dullness, Divine ...

4294. Proper 8

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

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B. David Hostetter

... . Declaration Of God's Forgiveness Friends, hear the Good News! For freedom Christ has set us free. Through the Spirit by faith we wait for the hope of righteousness. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are ... in them and in you. Amen. Prayer of Dedication These gifts are meaningless, good Lord, if your name is on our lips but not in our hearts. Let your Spirit complete the good work begun in us that we may worthily bear the name of Christ. Amen. Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 I cry aloud to God, aloud ...

4295. Trinity Sunday

John 16:5-16, Psalm 8:1-9

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B. David Hostetter

... sphere of God's grace. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Let us continue at peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ and share with others the love with which the Holy Spirit floods our hearts. Prayer of the Day You have given us the Holy Spirit, Christ Jesus, to enable us to share your peace with others. Prepare us to speak your word of judgment and forgiveness as readily as we receive your judgment and forgiveness ourselves, for your own name's sake. Amen ...

4296. Luke's Stories

Luke 7:1-10, Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:26-38

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Richard A. Jensen

... a son, and you will name him Jesus" (Luke 1:31). Mary, like Zechariah, heard a word spoken to her from God. Mary, too, is unsure. "How can this be," she protests, "since I am a virgin?" (Luke 1:34). Gabriel told Mary that it will be because the Holy Spirit will make it happen. Mary was satisfied. She spoke great words of faith. "Here I am," she said, "the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word" (Luke 1:38). "You did not believe my words," said Gabriel to Zechariah. That is the heart ...

4297. Easter 6

John 14:15-31

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Dennis Koch

... are frequently meaningless. We look for you in the places where we are most comfortable and then we complain when our vision becomes blurred. We want to put ourselves first. These are some of the reasons why it is often difficult to perceive your presence. We need your Holy Spirit to guide us. We invite you to make your home in our hearts, for without you we will never feel secure. We need you to teach us how to keep your Word, for without your Word we are adrift in the sea of life. Grant us the humility to ...

4298. The Power of Faith

Luke 7:1-10

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Dennis Koch

... healing powers will be effective even at a distance and the commendation of Jesus himself are still further indications of the strength of the petitioner's faith. Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns To God The Holy Spirit Let Us Pray My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less Holy Spirit, Truth Divine Lord Jesus, when you walked on this earth, you discovered faith in people whom we might consider rather unlikely candidates! Prostitutes and lepers, Tax collectors, party people, and occupation soldiers. This is not ...

4299. Advent 4

Luke 1:39-45

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... 1:39-45 In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the child leaped in her womb. And Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit and exclaimed with a loud cry, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And why has this happened to me, that the mother of my Lord comes to me? For as soon as I heard the sound of your greeting, the child in my ...

4300. How Blest Are Those Who Know Their Need Of God

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

Mark Radecke

... for righteousness' sake. For the world is ill-equipped and decidedly reluctant to hear and heed God's word of meekness and mercy; unready to receive God's gifts of purity of heart and peace. So it is precisely in our efforts to live by faith that the Spirit of God holds ever before us the future our Father has promised and the Son has purchased. And we, who know our need of God, are blessed and renewed in the promise. Drop out? Surely you jest! Drop in, and talk freely with our benefactor about the choices ...

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