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4326. How To Hear A Sermon

Micah 1:1-7

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... us clues on how not to hear a sermon. Micah did all he could to bid his congregation to hear. He prefaced his sermon with the following pointed words: Hear you peoples, all of you:hearken, 0 earth, and all thatis in it (1:2). Micah had considerable gifts. He delivered the Word of the Lord with powerful similes and metaphors. But, he also knew that no matter how eloquent his words if they were not heard all would be in vain. Some scholars call Micah’s prophecy a song, words that might be sung to music ...

4327. Are You Asking The Right Questions?

Zechariah 7:1-14

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... not to ask what their churchcan do for them but rather what can they do for their church. All new members in our congregation are asked to complete a volunteer form indicating in what capacity they will serve. The underlying assumption is that we all have gifts in helping to build up the body of Christ and to extend its outreach. What are some of the specific questions we should be raising regarding prayer and corporate worship? How Shall We Adore Our Lord? The first question we might ask is “How shall we ...

4328. The Road To Nazareth

Luke 4:14-30

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... traveled. Keep us ever mindful of him during these days of Lent. We thank thee, gracious Father, for all the ways our lives are blessed of thee. We have seen thy hand at work in our lives, and we know that out of thy goodness all good gifts have been showered upon us. Accept our thanksgiving and help us to have thankful lifestyles - lives which are the expression of thy goodness toward us and our willingness to be a blessing so that other lives may be blessed of thee. Forgive our sins, merciful Father, and ...

4329. The Road To Capernaum

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... and sisters in the family of God. And so we join in worship, service and fellowship together. Bless us as we seek to be thy church. We offer thee our thanksgiving, O God, for all thy bountiful blessings upon us. For thy goodness we thank thee. For all the gifts of home and church, friends and community, work and play, we thank thee O God. Continue to bless us, Father, with the vision of what thou would have us do as a church. And give us the leadership of thy spirit. Bless those of our church family and ...

4330. The Road To Samaria

John 4:5-42

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... there at the well a woman came to draw water. When Jesus saw her he said, "Give me a drink." The woman was a little surprised and said, "How is it that you, a Jew, asks a drink from me, a woman of Samaria?" Jesus answered, "If you knew the gift of God, and, who it is that is saying to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked him and he would have given you living water." The woman then replied, "Sir, you have nothing to draw with and the well is deep; where do you get that living ...

4331. The Road To Emmaus

Luke 24:13-35

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Thomas A. Pilgrim

... our faith. Pastor Prayer Eternal God, Father of our Lord Jesus Christ and great God of Easter, who has brought from the dead thy Son and our Savior, we come here to sing praises to thee and to claim for ourselves a great resurrection faith. So give us this gift of faith, O God, and enable us to be resurrection people. Make us people, Father, who say, "Yes" to life in the face of all its contradictions, all of its "Nos" and all of its disappointments. Give us the power of the resurrection that we may live in ...

4332. Wedding: They Became One Flesh

Genesis 3:1-24

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O. Garfield Beckstrand, II

... all this afternoon, not only yourselves, but also your parents and certainly our Lord, is that you together might begin this day to live lives of fullness and happiness. And what each of us would want to share most with you (even more than any gift, present, token, or tribute) would be a formula for this happiness. A prescription which suggests itself to us on this occasion is one taken from Holy Scripture. It is a prescription with three ingredients. 1. Remember that no one is perfect. No matter how deeply ...

4333. Wedding: No Guarantees

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Scott Campbell

... are faithful to the commitments which you make before God and us this day, the changes which take place will deepen your love for one another and enable you to know better the One through whom the mystery of your love has happened. One of the most precious gifts we can offer to you is the assurance born out of the experience of countless witnesses that true love and faithfulness never come to an end. Hear the words of St. Paul to the church at Corinth concerning love: Love is always patient and kind; it is ...

4334. Wedding: Once Upon a Time is Today

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

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Glenn L. Borreson

... day they decided the world must know this. And so, from city and country, near by and far away, they called together their friends and neighbors and family, that all might know the joy they had found in each other. These people gathered, bringing with them gifts of love and hopes for the future. As they joined with one another on the joyful occasion, as they pondered and prayed, as they reflected on the future before the man and the woman, a few practical souls among them found themselves wondering: can a ...

4335. Wedding: 1 Corinthians 13

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

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Mark Pepoon

Familiar words! Seems as if St. Paul knows what he is talking about! Humanity is best served by individuals who know themselves; that is, their talents, skills, abilities (gifts which they possess and for which they seek to find some function), and service to humankind which is in keeping with their dispositions, temperaments, and strengths. People sometimes find themselves miscast for their jobs or positions; their qualifications are too high or, sometimes, too low. What qualifies one for marriage? ...

4336. Wedding: The Most Excellent Way

1 Corinthians 12:12-31

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Joel W. Kreger

... but it would count for no gain. For shed without love these efforts and deeds are but feeble and shallow devoid of true life, no meaning indeed. In the marriage covenantthe most excellent way is the way of love. In your marriage covenantlet the deeds that you do, the gifts that you give, be given in love — the love from our God:it is the most excellent way. This way — the way of God’s love is so full and so great.When life is lived from the way of above, that love does our very existence penetrate. We ...

4337. "Something's Coming"

Isaiah 2:1-5

Sermon

Robert Beringer

... all in vain. The town prepares for the celebrity's visit, but the parade is canceled because the dignitary made a last-minute change in route and bypassed the town! For many people, even Christmas Day brings a deep disappointment. The beautiful packages are opened, gifts are admired and then put away. Trees come down. Shepherds and angels are stored away in boxes for another year. The long-awaited day seems to pass with a sense that nothing - nothing - has really happened. In a far more profound way, God's ...

4338. The Bottom Line

Micah 6:1-8

Sermon

Robert Beringer

... accepted his decision, asking only that he write to her occasionally about his life. It was in this way that Edith learned of the two daughters' born to Karl and Aiko. Then came the dreadful news that Karl was dying of lung cancer. Suddenly, Edith knew that her last gift to the man she loved was to send for that young Japanese wife and her two daughters, and offer them a place to live here in America. She prayed for many days, and when the news came of Karl's death, she sent for Aiko and her daughters. On ...

4339. The Illusion Of Neutrality

Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Sermon

Robert Beringer

... the illusion of neutrality - the refusal to choose does itself consitute a choice. Jesus put the matter of choice very simply when he said, "The one who is not with me is against me." Moses reminds the Hebrews that the good life which is God's gift will not happen automatically. The life offered in the new land must be lived out by consciously choosing purity of life, justice and fairness, the honor of parents, respect of neighbors, and faithfulness to God. To live every other way said Moses is to choose ...

4340. The Recovery Of Reverence

Leviticus 19:1-37

Sermon

Robert Beringer

... s name not be mentioned in their wedding service. Yet, in almost every Christian tradition, there are the solemn words, "God established marriage ..." The very institution of marriage, a man and woman committing themselves unconditionally to a life together, is a gift from God and therefore sacred. Moreover, our contemporary society smashes the values that were sacred to past generations. When nothing is held sacred, the sense of moral judgment and spiritual muscle withers away. A person's body is no longer ...

4341. God's Christmas Greeting

Isaiah 11:1-16

Sermon

Robert Beringer

... more than some twig that begins to grow out of a dead stump. The Hebrew words suggest a strong healthy branch, tough new growth on a tree that has long produced much good fruit. In this case the new branch is a king from the house of David whose gifts come directly from God and under whose leadership, all life will be changed. Now this hope is good news for the poor, the meek and the oppressed, and bad news for the unrighteous, the sinful and the oppressors. It reminds me a little of those good news-bad ...

4342. The Baby Who Changes Everything

Isaiah 7:1-25

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Robert Beringer

... he allowed the miners to view the new baby, suggesting that it would be appropriate to make a contribution for the helpless orphan. So they came filing in, unconsciously taking off their hats in the presence of this miracle of new life, and putting their gifts at his side - a revolver, a diamond ring, a sling shot and a silver spoon. But now what to do? The next day the inhabitants of Roaring Camp met in serious deliberation, and without the usual slugging and brawling, decided that working together they ...

4343. What Christmas Is About

Isaiah 9:1-7

Sermon

Robert Beringer

... had turned to gold. It is only a legend, but this much is parable enough to tell us that where Christ enters in - in those hearts where he finds room to be born - everything changes, and the peace with God and with one another we so need becomes God's gift to us. By the grace of God, it can happen to us.

4344. Forgiving the Bully

Matthew 5:38-42, Matthew 5:43-48

Sermon

John Jamison

... area and said that he wanted the guy to carry this big suitcase a mile down the road. To make it worse, after they had gone the mile, the soldier said that he really liked the guy's new coat, and wanted it for himself. The coat had been a gift from the man's wife, but now it was in the hands of some red-necked centurion who wouldn't appreciate fine weaving if it jumped out and bit him! This guy was furious. And as he talked, the crowd became furious, too. It had happened to most all of ...

4345. Coming Back Down

Matthew 17:1-13

Sermon

John Jamison

... But things have happened. We are different people than we were that day. But that is not a bad thing. Living together in the valley means getting to know more and more of each other. Sure, some things are difficult and unpleasant, but many are wonderful surprises, and marvelous gifts. A marriage of 20 years has the chance to be so much deeper and stronger than one of a few days, if we are willing to watch it grow. If we strive to protect it, and keep it away from change, not only do we miss the opportunity ...

4346. The Man In The River

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon

John Jamison

... didn't take part in temple activities was that I just couldn't swallow the shallowness of what those guys proclaimed. I believe in God, don't misunderstand, but not the way these guys show God. The way they dress, and act? They seem to think they are God's gift to civilization. They have made our lives miserable often enough. It made us smile to see them brought down a notch. Then the baptizer took a step back, and turned to the rest of us. By the way, Matthew doesn't tell us about this part. He leaves us ...

4347. Under The Wings Of The Almighty

Ruth 2:1-23

Sermon

Sims Robert

... , however, something changed his mind and he put the gun away and left. My guess is that the people on the escalator that day never knew their lives were in danger. They rode down the escalator laughing and talking among themselves. They thought ahead to the gifts they would buy or the shops they would enter. They went home, fixed dinner, spent time with their families, went to bed and had a peaceful night’s rest. They never knew, and still don’t, that they were within seconds of death. How many times ...

4348. A Lesson From Prayers Overheard

Luke 18:9-14

Sermon

Theodore F. Schneider

... . People of the first century would not have found this a flawed prayer, neither self-righteous nor boastful. He thanks God that he is not like others (and he is not!) and that he has been able to go beyond the expectations of the Torah in two gifts, fasting and tithing (and he has!). This man appears to find joy in fulfilling these duties and thanks God that he has been born into a position of life permitting him this great pleasure of praising God. Jesus challenges none of these things, and in giving us ...

4349. The Ten Commandments For Today

Exodus 20:1-21

Sermon

Erskine White

... not kill the unborn child, unless certain extenuating circumstances require it. You shall not kill the hungry and homeless by ignoring their cries for food and shelter. You shall respect the sanctity of life, from the womb to the tomb, because life is a gift from God. Jesus said even more than this. He said that you shall not even be angry or hateful toward others (Matthew 5:22), since spiritual violence and physical violence are different only in kind, not in degree. You shall not threaten others, either ...

4350. Palms By Day And Plots By Night

Sermon

Erskine White

... our lives in thankless toil and turmoil, we all need at least one day of recognition and praise. It might come to you as a mother or father on your birthday, when the family that always seems to take you for granted gathers to give you a special gift and a round of applause - a moment of recognition for all the work you've given them during the year. It might come from your place of work, your church, or some other volunteer organization. After years of commitment and loyal service, you are rewarded with at ...

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