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4451. Discipleship

Isaiah 50:1-11

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James Wilson

... to nail Jesus up on the Cross. Leader: The palms were only fleeting but to save us Jesus willingly died. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, when the noise and the celebration of Jesus' final entrance into Jerusalem were over, You took rejection and turned it into Salvation. Lord, use our lives again today. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we have given You loud praise only to turn against You for our own reasons later. Like the crowds who cheered as You entered ...

4452. The Crucifixion

Isaiah 50:1-11, Matthew 21:1-11

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James Wilson

... ! Collect O God, in the total obedience of Jesus we have seen the wonderful blessings You can bring through one perfect life. Lord, take our lives and use us in Your holy way to bless others. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, through the Cross You would call us to be ready to take up our crosses for You. But so often, Lord, we have too many other matters on our minds to even recognize our crosses before us. Forgive us, O God, and give us wisdom to recognize and courage to be Your servants ...

4453. Children of God

Genesis 25:19-34

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James Wilson

... of the Almighty God. Leader: Then let us each remember and treasure our royal birthright! People: And let us not squander our right to great blessings before the Lord. Leader: That we might always proclaim with joy the mercy and grace of God! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, You have always been faithful in building nations upon the faith of true believers. Lord, use our lives to restore and build the faith of our lost and troubled world. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession ...

4454. Striving with God

Genesis 32:22-32

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James Wilson

... O God, Who was, Who is and Who ever shall be, in Your divine wisdom You call us to seek out Your will even if we come with questioning hearts. There is none like You, O Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we have failed to believe Your desire to walk with us in all of life. Too often we would keep You in a "Sunday Morning Box" apart from the rest of our week. Too often we fail to hear how the ancient believers trusted You so much they ...

4455. The Ten Commandments

Exodus 20:1-21

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James Wilson

... ! Collect O God, in Your divine wisdom and justice You gave Moses the law codes to show us what we cannot be doing in life if we are going to live by Your Love. We praise You, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession O God, how we must grieve You when we will not live by Your Love. You gave us the Law so we might understand and we turned it into runaway legalism, taking the joy out of living. You sent us Jesus to ...

4456. God's Grace

Genesis 21:8-21

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James Wilson

... we might know God's love. Leader: Then let our hearts be joined in praise for God's loving grace. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, You are the power that moves and shapes the universe, yet You are so gentle and kind to us, Your beloved sheep. Touch us, Lord, and use us, for we would be Your loving servants. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we have forgotten You number us among Your Children only because of the Mercy and Grace You extend to us through the cross ...

4457. Thanksgiving for Our Land

Deuteronomy 8:1-20

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James Wilson

... remember God's gifts. Leader: Then let it begin with us and let us give thanks to our loving God. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, You have blessed this land with abundance and You will continue if we will remember You are our God. Lord, we open our hearts to worship You and give You our loving thanks. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, as our nation has become great and strong we seem to be forgetting who has given us our strength. Often we seem to be drifting toward ...

4458. God the Creator

Genesis 1:1-2:3

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James Wilson

... ! Collect O God, since the days of Your beloved David we have been in awe that You, Creator of the Universe, would know and deeply love each and every one of us. We praise You, O Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often in the hassle of daily life we have lost our awareness that You created and are still in control of the universe. In our pride we somehow reason we are the ones in control of our destiny and history, yet we cannot so much as control the warm ...

4459. The Season Of The Resurrection

Luke 24:44-53

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Wayne H. Keller

... to share their insights. Response "When I'm Feeling Lonely," (and the pastor can add, "powerless") Introduction to Confession Fact: We know what blocks us from receiving the power that Christ promises. What are we willing to do about it? The choice belongs to us. Prayer Response Lord, I am painfully aware of my humanity, and the way in which my life falls short of what I want it to be. The evidence of this is all around me, and I choose to remain powerless, rather than plugging into your power. Yet, I am ...

4460. The Vine and the Branches

John 15:1-17

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Wayne H. Keller

... STEWARDSHIP Stewardship Challenge Which part of your life, including your wallet and bankcard, needs pruning; and which part could result in your severing from the vine altogether? Write down your response. (Wait one minute before receiving the offering.) Response If serving the Lord's Supper, use "Bread of Heaven, on Thee We Feed" Charge to the Congregation Jesus said, "My Father is the Gardener." Jesus said, "I am the vine." Jesus said, "You are the branches." I invite us to remember the logical order of ...

4461. The Season Of The Evangel: Epiphany 2

John 1:43-51

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Wayne H. Keller

... always ready to forgive more than we are. If left to us, we will hold grudges, and justify them, forever. If, in our thinking and behavior, we lose the hope for forgiveness for anyone, including ourself, we never had hope in the first place. Leader: O Lord, the Evangel, open our eyes, ears, mouth, People: And we shall see, hear, speak your Good News. Response "Open My Eyes That I May See" THE COMMUNITY RESPONDS TO THE GOOD NEWS Message with the Children of All Ages Give a brief history about how God called ...

4462. Amazement at Jesus' Teaching

Mark 1:21-28

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Wayne H. Keller

... aside, perhaps even sacrifice, my personal, religious, social, and political wishes and prejudices? (Two minutes of silence to confess, to seek forgiveness, for the evil spirit you want Christ to drive from your life.) Follow this silence with a prayer similar to this: "Lord, by your Spirit, give me the courage to release my evil spirit to you." Introduction to the Forgiveness Pastor: God gives us new life, even though we want to hang on to the old life for its comfort and security. Receive this new life ...

4463. Jesus, the Bread of Life

John 6:25-59

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Wayne H. Keller

... help us see ourselves and others as we are. We know that we will not make a fresh start until we are honest with you about our lives. We have wandered from you, expected the wrong things from you, and wasted your gifts. Have mercy on us, Lord. We are sorry for the secret sins which have blighted our trust in you, and made us superficial with others. (Silence for one minute.) Response "Seek Ye First." Introduction to the Act of Forgiveness (Pastor and People) Ask, "Do I believe that my confession leads to my ...

4464. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

John 6:25-59

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Wayne H. Keller

... I used this idea previously in Lectionary Worship Workbook, Cycle B, published in 1990 by CSS Publishing Company. I invite you to consider using it, with appropriate variations, once a year. You may also want to use Henry Kolbe's sermon, "The Lord's Supper," copyright 1966 Christian Century Foundation, found in the July-August, 1966, issue of The Pulpit. THE COMMUNITY GATHERS TO CELEBRATE Pastoral Invitation (Pastor and Ministers) The pastor, wearing a blue denim jacket, or Levis, or the latest outfit which ...

4465. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 7:24-30

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Wayne H. Keller

... us from those forces which we allow to pollute us, then we are healed and made whole." (Slightly revised) (One minute of silence.) Following your prayer, ask the people to respond, repeating after you, line by line, these words from Isaiah, "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, (name), because he has anointed me, (name) to preach the good news to the poor. He has sent me, (name) to proclaim release to the captives and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty those who are oppressed, to proclaim ...

4466. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 10:46-52

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Wayne H. Keller

... energizing, forgiving power of Christ's Spirit, which causes us to see and to respond to the truth. What choice will you make? Because the only way to stop playing a game is to stop it. P: Jesus the Christ makes it possible for us to see. M: Thank you, Lord. Give us the courage to want to see when we are tempted to remain blind. P: Jesus the Christ promises to give us the courage to rise up as new people. M: We receive his gift of sight, and rejoice! COMMUNITY RESPONSE Message with the Children of All Ages ...

4467. Gifts of Lent II: Mary Gives Her Perfume

Matthew 26:6-13

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Donald Neidigk

... road!" Be quick? Make ready? How do you quickly prepare for the arrival of thirteen men? Martha tried. I knew it was a hopeless task, so I just welcomed Jesus as warmly as I could and sat down on the floor to listen while he taught. That really frustrated Martha. "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" I thought surely I would be in trouble. But I wasn't. Jesus hushed Martha's scolding and said I had chosen something better. How gentle he was, not ...

4468. Gifts of Lent III: A Family Gives Their Home

Luke 22:7-38

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Donald Neidigk

... the good news of Jesus' love, of his body broken, of his blood shed for our sins, of his resurrection, your home becomes an upper room too, and a place God can use to change the world. Prayer Father in heaven, as a family offered Jesus their home that our Lord might have a place to celebrate Passover, help us freely to open every corner of our homes to our Savior. Use our homes as centers of Christian charity and lighthouses for the gospel. May Jesus, and not ourselves, be ...

4469. Welcoming Christ

Romans 14:1--15:13

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Frank Luchsinger

... in believing. Sometimes in a very dark hour, we welcome one another, even the stranger, in ways which bring hope, peace, and joy. Multiply The Welcome There were shepherds seated on the hillside keeping watch over their flocks by night. And an angel of the Lord came to them and the Glory of the Lord shone around them and they were filled with fear. The angel said, "Be not afraid for today I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people. For to you is born this day in the city of David ...

4470. Being A Good Doubter

John 20:24-31

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Glenn E. Ludwig

... can this kingdom of peace come from the darkness of this night? Is it any wonder, then, that when he brought himself, in the midst of his questions and grief and doubt, to return to his friends, that he was totally unprepared for their excitement? "We have seen the Lord!" they shouted to him, and Thomas, in his moment of darkness, could only respond: "Unless I see in his hands the print of the nails, and place my finger in the mark of the nails, and place my hand in his side, I will not believe." Is it any ...

4471. Reflections On the Sacred Head

Sermon

Glenn E. Ludwig

... will keep my commandments." How many times have we asked God to reveal his will to us and at the same time were thinking of a million reasons why we shouldn't, couldn't do what God revealed to us? Oh, make me thine forever, And should I fainting be, Lord, let me never, never Outlive my love for thee. I used to think that walking with Jesus was an easy journey. After all, I have known no other kind of walk all my life. But the older I get and the more complicated life becomes, I know that walk is ...

4472. Hard Questions!

1 Kings 17:7-24

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Barbara Brokhoff

... cruse and meal in your barrel until God sends rain again upon the land." It was a real test of faith in the word of the Lord, through Elijah, that asked for her to give the prophet the cake first, even before feeding her son. I wonder if a part of the lesson ... count on God. No wonder Job was able to say, at last, "Though God slay me, yet will I trust him!" God's only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, would come many years later, to do the will of the Father. But when doing that divine will he wound up dying on a ...

4473. All Saints

Psalm 149:1-9, Ephesians 1:15-23, Ephesians 1:1-14, Luke 6:27-36, Luke 6:17-26, Daniel 7:1-14

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John R. Brokhoff

... baptism which is a down-payment in the inheritance, but which will be paid in full in heaven. People who died in the Lord are now receiving their full inheritance. Gospel: Luke 6:20-31 The blessings and woes of discipleship. We have here the opening ... 6:20-31 1. The Kingdom On Earth And In Heaven. Need: Little does the average church member know about the Kingdom of God. In the Lord's Prayer we say, "Thy kingdom come," but if it came, we would probably not recognize it or know what to do about it. They who ...

4474. Epiphany 5

1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-13, Luke 5:1-11

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John R. Brokhoff

... the human situation. From this vision comes experience and service. Outline: To be a servant of God, we need to a. Look up "I saw the Lord, high and lifted up." v. 1. b. Look in "I am a man of unclean lips." v. 5. c. Look forward "Send me." v. 8. ... for our eyes to see and our ears to hear. Help us to believe with joy what the Scriptures proclaim." Hymn Of The Day: "Lord, Speak To Us, That We May Speak" Theme Of The Day: The Call To Discipleship Gospel Jesus calls Peter to discipleship. Lesson 1 Yahweh ...

4475. The Lenten Season

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John R. Brokhoff

... can be used to teach people through doctrinal sermons and Bible study both in groups and as individuals. Lent lends itself to a program of daily Bible reading. A series of sermons on the Creed is appropriate. Lent as a time of growth in the knowledge of the Lord is needed in a world of biblical illiteracy. 3. Outreach. During Lent, especially, the cross is uplifted. "And I, if I be lifted up, will draw all to me." Christ died for the sins of all people. During Lent we witness to the cross and its meaning as ...

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