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4376. Gifts From The Holy Spirit

1 Corinthians 12:1-11

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... , the will, and the strength to put these gifts to work for your Church. Amen. Offertory Prayer We present these gifts, Lord, for the work of your church. Use them as well as the gifts of the Holy Spirit that each of us possess to show forth your love and concern for your children everywhere. Amen. Hymns "Great God, We Sing That Mighty Hand" "Of All The Spirit's Gifts To Me" "Spirit Of Faith, Come Down"

4377. One Body With Many Parts

1 Corinthians 12:12-31

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... of Christ. People: We all have special functions, but we are one Body. All: Praise be to God, our Creator! Collect Lord, we come together to worship you. Keep us ever mindful that we are your Body on earth. May there be no divisions among us. Strengthen our concern for one another so that if one part suffers, we all may suffer with it; and if one part is praised, all of us may share its happiness. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Almighty God, Creator of us all and Creator of your Church ...

4378. Anointing The Feet Of Jesus As A Sign Of Our Love

John 12:1-11

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... that we call churches. The needs of the world are so great that we are tempted to believe we have no need to spend vast sums on brick and mortar. Then we remember that our churches stand as beacons in the community, bearing testimony to your love and concern for all your children everywhere. They are the ointment by which we show our love for you, and the perfume we carry from being with you goes with us as we reach out to the community to serve your people. Thanks be to you, O God. Amen. Offertory ...

4379. God Has Come To Save His People

Luke 7:11-17

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... order for them to present one voice to the world proclaiming your love and mercy. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Father, we confess that we have been guilty of sowing seeds of discord and disunity when we have failed to listen to the concerns of others. Give us open minds, we pray, that together with those who have different views than our own we may seek common ground that will enable us to show forth your love to the world. Amen. Offertory Prayer O God, accept these our offerings, we ...

4380. What Are You Doing Here?

1 Kings 19:1-8, 1 Kings 19:9-18

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... hope in God, and I will praise him, my Savior and my God. Collect Lord, when the forces of evil seem to be victorious, they cry out to us: "Where is your God?" The battle seems hopeless and we are ready to give up. Help us, God, to be less concerned about our own safety and more determined to carry out your will. Speak to us with the soft whisper that caught Elijah's attention, giving us new hope and a new vision of your kingdom. Amen. Prayer Of Confession O God, we are sensitive to the fact that our ...

4381. By Faith We Are Healed

2 Kings 5:1-27

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... will sing praise to you. People: Lord, you are my God; I will give you thanks forever. Collect Eternal God, we come before you with hearts filled with thanksgiving and songs of praise for all the blessings you have bestowed upon us. We come, too, with deep concerns about our world and the violence we see all about us. Remove from us any pride that keeps us from trusting your guidance, and loosen our tongues that we may proclaim to everyone your way of love and forgiveness. Use us, we pray, for the building ...

4382. The Man With A Plumbline

Amos 7:10-17

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... our lives with your plumbline, it is easy to see that they are out of line with the example you have given us in Jesus Christ. Forgive us, we pray, and by the power of your Spirit enable us to rebuild in keeping with your law of love and concern. We know that unless this is done, our lives will crumble and fall. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Offertory Prayer Stir our hearts this day, O Lord, that we might be willing to follow your will without counting the cost, and without putting our own self-interest ...

4383. Fullness Of Life In Christ

Colossians 2:6-23

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... glory fill the whole earth! Collect Lord, we would build our lives in you and become stronger in our faith. We have gathered in your house that we may be more aware of your presence. During this worship we strive to clear our minds of all our worldly concerns and concentrate on listening for your word. Speak to us, we pray, that knowing your will for us and striving to carry it forward, we may find that fullness of life in Jesus Christ. Amen. Prayer Of Confession O God, when we go back to our daily tasks ...

4384. What Is Required of Us?

Matthew 5:17-20

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Phil Thrailkill

... school and my third husband drinks too much beer and my favorite singer just got kicked off American Idol and I can’t come to church on Sunday since my clothes don’t fit since I put on weight and I’ve got this place on my neck I’m concerned about and why do bad things keep happening to good people like me and did you see the spiritual teacher on Oprah yesterday talking about seeking the-god-who-is-within and did you know that I once sang in a church choir and got saved at a revival in ...

4385. Peacemaking and Self Control

Matthew 5:21-26

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Phil Thrailkill

... square. There is anonymity in cities and no secrets in a small Jewish village. Anger between individuals quickly spills over to effect the community, just as anger between a husband and wife immediately registers with the children. Private expressions of anger are a public concern, which is why Jesus notes the village elders as the first line of appeal, “But I say to you that everyone who is (continually) angry with his brother shall be liable to judgment.” In other words, “If the two of you can’t ...

4386. Playing to the Right Audience

Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:1-4

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Phil Thrailkill

... problem in the church. Too many of God’s people are hiding in social superiority and hoarding in fear rather than helping in faith. Jesus assumed we would all be involved with the poor who need our money and our friendship and our faith. His only concern was that in doing it we not play to the wrong audience. It’s not about building a resume but about being a secret partner with God. So no trumpet fanfares, shine no spotlights, no looking over your shoulder, and no keeping score with your conscience ...

4387. A Kingdom Investment Policy

Matthew 6:19-24

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Phil Thrailkill

... for a bruised soul after inviting the Holy Spirit to be present. But the risen Lord was there with a flashlight! The exposure our guest felt was not from our work as private eyes but from the One who knows her best and loves her most and who is more concerned with her rehabilitation than her reputation. We were not aware of the light that was shining on this woman; it was not visible to the naked eye. Not until I received the call from the step-mother did I realize just how present Christ had been. It was a ...

4388. Facing Fears, Kingdom Style

Matthew 6:25-34

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Phil Thrailkill

... I observe that men or women married to one will find ways to be away from the house as much as possible. I am thankful for the new medications that help people with severe anxiety and depression; they are a God-send to relieve misery. My concern is that medications alone without counseling and a plan of spiritual growth is just not as effective as the two together. Some may be more prone to these afflictions than others, but it is the legacy of every Christian, whatever the level of emotional strength, to ...

4389. Comfortable Christianity Is a Big, Fat Lie

Matthew 7:15-23

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Phil Thrailkill

... do not acknowledge the Evil One at all. Beware of those in whom you sense a need to control others rather than release them into mature freedom. Beware of all media religion which lessens your loyalty to your local church. Beware of those who are more concerned with institutional loyalty than with the needs of a lost world. Beware of those who reduce theology to anthropology, who put humanity at the center instead of God. Beware of those who brag and pound on the Bible more than read it. Beware of those who ...

4390. Responding To The Lord's Word

Jeremiah 32:1-44

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... . We have gathered here that together we might lift our voices in praise of your eternal goodness. Clear our minds, we pray, of all distractions and worries that we might be more aware of your presence among us. As we offer our prayers of petition expressing the concerns of each one of us, open our ears that we might hear your words of guidance, of comfort, and of challenge. This we pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, we cry out to you for guidance and direction, and yet when ...

4391. God Hears Our Prayers

Luke 18:1-8

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... . People: I have decided to obey your laws until the day I die. Collect Lord, speak to us again through the parables of your Son, Jesus Christ. Open our minds and hearts to a better understanding of your faithfulness, your righteous judgments, and your loving concern for us, your children. May our faith be strengthened and our determination to be your loyal disciples renewed. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Prayer Of Confession O God, too often are we like the corrupt judge whom Jesus talked about. We fail to ...

4392. Jesus Came To Seek And To Save The Lost

Luke 19:1-10

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... you. Come, let us worship together! Collect Almighty God, we give you thanks for your Son, Jesus Christ, who showed us that all who are bound by sin can be freed if they turn to you. Bless our time of worship that it may revive our spirits and deepen our concern for all people who do not know you. Send us forth from this time together to seek and to save those who are lost. Amen. Prayer Of Confession O Lord, help us to shed any semblance of exclusiveness in our church that all may feel welcome and find here ...

4393. Courage And Hope

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... : and I will meditate on your wonderful deeds. Collect Lord God Almighty, we come together to give you thanks and praise as well as to hear your Word that we might gain a better understanding of your will for our lives. We bring with us the cares, concerns, and worries of the world that make it difficult for us to concentrate. May your Holy Spirit fill us in this hour, casting out all hindrances that we might worship you in spirit and in truth. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, when we are tempted to do ...

4394. We Are Put Right With God By Faith

Romans 3:21-31

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... right with God by faith in his Son, and not by keeping the Laws of Moses and the Prophets. Come, let us worship God revealed to us by Jesus Christ. Collect Almighty God, whose Son, Jesus Christ, walked and worked among us to show your love and concern for all humanity, kindle in us a burning zeal that the light of your Church may shine bright and clear to illuminate the path for all people to find their way home to your abiding presence. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Heavenly Father, forgive us when we have ...

4395. The Transfiguration

Luke 9:28-36

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... by you in the way you would have us go. Amen. Offertory Prayer Heavenly Father, you have blessed us with your presence, and the loving care you have bestowed upon us. Through these gifts may we and your whole Church reach out to make others aware of your love and concern for them. Amen. Hymns "Wondrous Sight! O Vision Fair" "Christ, Upon The Mountain Peak" "I Stand Amazed In The Presence"

4396. The Work Of The Holy Spirit

John 16:5-16

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H. Burnham Kirkland

... we may so live that people will be able to tell we are Christians by our deeds of love and mercy. Amen. Offertory Prayer Heavenly Father, accept these gifts, we pray, so that working in unity with your Church throughout the world, we may bear testimony to your love and concern for all your creation. Amen. Hymns "O God In Heaven" "Of All The Spirit's Gifts To Me" "Come, Holy Ghost, Our Hearts Inspire"

4397. Ascension of Our Lord

Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... come to establish his kingdom on earth. At that time, "in that day" as the Old Testament repeatedly puts it, all the enemies of God would be done away and the faithful in Israel would be exalted as inhabitants of the Kingdom of God. It was a question concerning when God would bring human history to an end and usher in his rule over all the earth. Similarly, Acts 1:10 recounts the appearance of the two men in white, who are angels, to the apostles, after Jesus has ascended. "Men of Galilee," the angels ask ...

4398. Torn Curtain

Luke 23:44-49, Luke 23:26-43

Sermon

King Duncan

... no fuss or bother. It was impossible for him to ignore what was happening in the bed next to him, however. In his ranting, the man in bed B mentioned his experience in the military. The man in bed A, instead of retreating into his own cares and concerns, decided to strike up a dialogue with the ailing man behind the curtain. And soon the man in bed B was no longer ranting and raving. In fact, they engaged in quite a conversation through the curtain. They discovered they had both served on nearby islands in ...

4399. On Level Ground

Luke 5:1-11

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Maxie Dunnam

... , and was working as a fire inspector for Ingles Ship Building Corporation. I had moved back from California to Nashville and so we were able to see each other rather often and cultivate our brother- love. Lloyd was always a tenderhearted person -- always concerned about others. He was a little man, and on the surface had the appearance of being cocky and a bit arrogant. But, inside, he was really insecure. In fact, he had some feelings of inferiority. But, inside, he was tenderhearted, unselfish, the kind ...

4400. To Live Is to Dance

John 10:1-21

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Maxie Dunnam

... were in Mexico City. We had the opportunity of witnessing that magnificent Mexican treasure, the national ballet of Mexico. The great dance presentation that communicates much of the history of that great country. Even though I’m not sophisticated where the dance is concerned, and ballet is not my favorite thing. This was one of the most enthralling experiences I have ever known. One lived the history of Mexico through those dances. I knew, however, that I didn’t even begin to understand a small portion ...

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