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4476. Proper 25

Luke 18:9-14, Joel 2:18-27, Joel 2:28-32, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8, 2 Timothy 4:9-18

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John R. Brokhoff

... all deserted" him "all"! Jesus had the same experience. When he was arrested, the Disciples foresook him and fled. When all desert you what then? There is one greater than all the rest put together that stands by you to help you. Paul found that faithful one was the Lord. "I will never leave you nor forsake you." PREACHING POSSIBILITIES Gospel: Luke 18:9-14 1. You are known by your prayers (18:9-14). Need: How we pray and what we pray for shows what kind of people we are. We are ever trying to learn to pray ...

4477. You Now Have Set Your Servant Free

Isaiah 25:1-12

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Barbara G. Schmitz

... him to God. According to an old Jewish custom, they offered an animal sacrifice of thanksgiving and dedication to God. An odd thing then happened. A very old man named Simeon walked into the Temple, took the baby Jesus into his arms, and praised God saying, "Lord, you now have set your servant free, to go in peace as you have promised, for these eyes of mine have seen your salvation ..." And then an even stranger thing happened: Simeon turned to Mary, the mother of Jesus, and said that Jesus would turn ...

4478. Lent 4

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

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B. David Hostetter

... 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 hide my iniquity; I said, "I will confess my transgressions to the LORD," and you forgave the guilt of my sin. Therefore let all who are faithful offer prayer to you; at a time of distress, the rush of mighty waters shall not reach them. You are a hiding place for me; you preserve me from trouble; you surround me with glad cries ...

4479. Christmas 2

John 1:1-18, Psalm 147:1-20

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B. David Hostetter

... God of all places, many of us return to this place again and again, expecting spiritual refreshment and growth in grace. Bless all that we do to make this a place of renewal for all who will come to Jesus Christ. Amen. Psalm 147:12-20 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem! Praise your God, O Zion! For he strengthens the bars of your gates; he blesses your children within you. He grants peace within your borders; he fills you with the finest of wheat. He sends out his command to the earth; his word runs swiftly. He ...

4480. Epiphany 6

Luke 6:17-26

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Dennis Koch

... the "happy" life of "success" that it brings, these are incompatible with God's reign and inimical to that coming reality. Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns O Christ, Our Hope Lord Jesus Think On Me Oh, That The Lord Would Guide My Ways Amid The World's Bleak Wilderness I Am Trusting You, Lord Jesus Your Word, O Lord, Is Gentle Dew Epiphany 6 Faithful Lord, we tend to trust what our eyes can see. We are quick to discount the faith you have placed within our hearts. Another week has passed and we have ...

4481. Lent 2

Luke 13:31-35

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Dennis Koch

... is a charming bonus in this passage, and may be based on the feminine personification of wisdom common in the Old Testament. Liturgical Color Purple Suggested Hymns Jesus, Refuge Of The Weary Lord, Thee I Love With All My Heart O Jesus, Joy Of Loving Hearts "Take Up Your Cross," The Savior Said Lent 2 Jesus followed your plan, Lord, although people tried to deter him. First, Herod tried to stop him. Then, many others took their turn along the way. The words leveled at Jesus havea familiar ring. Be careful ...

4482. Proper 12

Luke 11:1-13

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Dennis Koch

... . Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns Handel Hymns Joy To the World Thine Is The Glory Bach Arrangements Let The Whole Creation Cry (Entrance) Come With Us, O Blessed Jesus (Communion) From God Can Nothing Move Me O God, O Lord Of Heaven And Earth Proper 12 -- Pentecost 10 -- OT 17 Lord, teach us to pray. We want to fill every moment of silence with radio or television or noise of some type, because noise helps us to avoid confronting silence. We are afraid of silence. Your Spirit continually prompts us ...

4483. Proper 15

Luke 12:49-53

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Dennis Koch

... Will Come And Not Be Slow God, The Father Be Our Stay If You But Trust In God To Guide You Fight The Good Fight Proper 15 -- Pentecost 13 -- OT 20 We do not expect to hear about fire when we come to this place, Lord. We would rather not discuss houses where five are divided, three against two and two against three. All of this talk about fire and judgment and division not only worries us but it makes us feel downright uncomfortable. We would prefer hearing about peace and love and unity. Would you ...

4484. Proper 18

Luke 14:25-35

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Dennis Koch

... whether they will be able to complete their projects. Leaders must weigh their options before committing to a particular course of action. For every project or program or worthwhile endeavor there is a cost. Discipleship is no exception. We want to be disciples, Lord. Grant us the courage to bear the costs associated with this decision. When easier options are presented, help us to evaluate them in light of our calling to serve you and others. Through the under pinning of your Holy Spirit, clarify our ...

4485. Easter Sunday

John 20:1-9

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Dennis Koch

... same! Some people are still fleeing. The impact of the empty tomb upon the world is still sending ripples throughout history. Something fearfully wonderful happened on that first Easter morning. The followers of Jesus stopped fleeing and their fear changed into faith. Gracious Lord, enable us to see that the hope of humanity begins with the empty tomb. Transform every part of our being from fear to faith. Mold our lives around the promise of the resurrection so that we will continue to live the truth that ...

4486. Advent 4

Luke 1:39-45

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... days. Therefore he shall give them up until the time when she who is in labor has brought forth; then the rest of his kindred shall return to the people of Israel. And he shall stand and feed his flock in the strength of the Lord, in the majesty of the name of the Lord his God. And they shall live secure, for now he shall be great to the ends of the earth; and he shall be the one of peace. Second Lesson: Hebrews 10:5-10 Consequently, when Christ came into the world, he said, "Sacrifices and offerings ...

4487. God Deep In The Flesh

Matthew 28:16-20

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Marc Kolden

... . The point for faith is that in Jesus' name we too can approach God as our father, as Jesus directs us in the Lord's prayer. It is important to remember that the church has never claimed that it is Jesus' maleness that is important in the ... is the wonderful news that we aren't saved by what we do but solely by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9). The risen Lord who originally spoke the words written in Matthew 28 is present here today, calling us to join the eleven in being his disciples and sending ...

4488. The Man From Galilee VI: The Tragedy Of His Victory

Matthew 21:1-11

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Thomas A. Pilgrim

... that kingdom means? II. Then remember this also. The tragedy was that their exaltation was merely verbal. They gave Jesus lip service on that first Palm Sunday. Many of them cried out, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!" They gave Jesus lip service, and that is all many of them gave Him. Their exaltation was merely a verbal exercise. Oh, they were willing to join in the chorus as long as it cost nothing. After all, there was no real risk in ...

4489. Advent 2

Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-16, Romans 14:1--15:13

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Russell F. Anderson

... a direct link between the people and their God, the prophet realized that the righteous rule envisioned in this passage was beyond the range of human possibility and would be accomplished only through the gift of God's Spirit. "The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him..." (v. 11:2a). Though Isaiah spoke to a particular situation, the prophetic messages he uttered transcend that time and place. From the beginning of the Christian church, believers have viewed such messianic passages in the light of Christ ...

4490. Epiphany 3

Mt 4:12-23 · 1 Cor 1:10-18 · Is 9:1-4 · Amos 3:1-8 · Ps 27 · Ps 139

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Russell F. Anderson

... or our sorrows but the sum is never less than what we need to live victoriously. Those who have experienced the goodness of God have discovered that he allows sorrows to be added (1, 2, 3 ...) but multiplies joys (2, 4, 16 ...). One person shares the joy of the Lord with another and that person shares that same joy with two or three others and they share their joy with many others and so on. Living in a black hole. When the prophet points to those living in the land of ''deep darkness'' (v. 2), I think of a ...

4491. Reformation Sunday

Jn 8:31-36 · Rom 3:19-28 · Jer 31:31-34 · Ps 46

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Russell F. Anderson

... . THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION Lesson 1: Jeremiah 31:31-34 New covenant. Jeremiah, the prophet of doom and gloom, the weeping prophet, declares that the Lord will do a new thing. It will not be an act of destruction but a creative act. God will establish a new covenant ... others. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 46 -- "God is our refuge and strength ..." (v. 1). Prayer Of The Day: O Lord, our God, you are our refuge and strength, the source of our hope and, through Christ, the object of our faith. Free us ...

4492. God, The Father

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Jerry Eckert

... good if I came down north to think over my spiritual roots. He ordered me to take a pilgrimage to Mount Tabor. I guess he had enough of my questions about his administration. I don't like how impersonal our leaders are getting. I don't understand it. But the Lord will decide among us who is right and who is wrong. Enough of my troubles. What are you doing here? The last time I saw you was just after bar mitzvah in Bethlehem. That's thirty years ago! What are you doing? How's your mother? Are you married ...

4493. Choose To Be Chosen

Mark 6:7-13

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George W. Hoyer

... So what if you are but "a herdsman and a dresser of sycamore trees" as was Amos, the prophet in today's First Lesson? The Lord took you! The things that discourage us are not worthy to be compared to the wonder of our being chosen. Choose to live as the ... text. Here are some of those lines anew. "The God of our fathers" they knew. Now we bless the God and Father of our Lord Jesus -- the only Son of the Father, sent by him to accomplish our choosing and our adoption. They depended on the promised blessing to ...

4494. A Blessing Behind Locked Doors

John 20:19-23

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William G. Carter

... pewsitters interrupted their private little religious moments. To that end, I think the pastor's response to the lawyer was right on target. He said, "Like it or not, when you joined the church you gave up some of your privacy, for we believe in a risen Lord who will never leave us alone." Then he added, "You never know when Jesus Christ will intrude on us with a word of peace." That's exactly what happened in today's Easter story from the twentieth chapter of John. The disciples were huddled in Jerusalem ...

4495. Jesus Transfigured

Mark 9:2-13

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Harry N. Huxhold

... To understand that, we can do no better than to look to the Holy Gospel for today, which celebrates the transfiguration of our Lord. In that momentous event we learn how and why Jesus belongs to the centuries. The Event We are not quite sure when this ... is the One who furnishes us with the forgiveness, the freedom, and the hope for dealing with all the ills that confront us. Our Lord's moment of glory in the mountain was to prepare him for the hours of agony and suffering in his passion that he might win ...

4496. Lent 1

Matthew 4:1-11

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Dennis Koch

... closely: at the point of self-identity and self-definition. Liturgical Color Purple Suggested Hymns God The Father, Be Our Stay A Mighty Fortress Is Our God In Adam We Have All Been One Praise And Thanks And Adoration Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer Lord, Keep Us Steadfast In Your Word Lord Of Our Life Lent 1 Jesus needed to face his temptation alone. He was not to be insulated and protected from the enemy. He maintained his focus and did not use his power for himself. He faced the enemy head-on, and won! It ...

4497. God's Discrimination

Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-30

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Dennis Koch

... vv. 36-43). The suggestion is that in God's Reign (and in the Church) no artificial human "weeding" is necessary: "Save them all, and let God sort them out!" Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns O Holy Spirit, Enter In Lord, Thee I Love With All My Heart Holy Spirit, Truth Divine Eternal God, Before Your Throne Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind Eternal Spirit Of That Living Christ There's A Wideness In God's Mercy The God Of Abraham Praise Prayer for Proper 11 or Pentecost 9 or OT 16 We know about weakness ...

4498. Limitless Forgiveness

Matthew 20:1-16

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Dennis Koch

... will be just to all but "unfairly" gracious to some. Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns All Depends On Our Possessing Father Eternal, Ruler Of Creation The Son Of God, Our Christ For All Your Saints, O Lord We Are The Lord's All Who Love And Serve Your City Lord Of All Hopefulness Prayer for Proper 20, Pentecost 18, or OT 25 Lord, we know that life is not fair. We win some; we lose some. Hopefully, it all balances out in the end. But this story offends us! All the laborers are paid the same no matter ...

4499. Lip-service vs. True Service

Matthew 7:21-29

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Dennis Koch

... that name recognition is important in advertising.Companies spend millions in minutes to prove this point and to benefit from it. But name recognition only goes so far. The product must prove itself. Name recognition will not be enough to enter the kingdom of heaven. Saying "Lord, Lord" may open the door but only a faithful life will allow a person to enter. Help us to be faithful to you by using our gifts and talents to help others who are in need. As we are faithful in small things, move us into larger ...

4500. The Motherly Compassion of the Christ

Matthew 10:1-42, Matthew 9:35-38

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Dennis Koch

... Of Heaven And Earth Almighty God, Your Word Is Cast O Jesus, Joy Of Loving Hearts Jesus, Priceless Treasure A Mighty Fortress Is Our God God, My Lord, My Strength Praise And Thanksgiving And Adoration Proper 6 or Pentecost 4 or OT 11 Lord of the harvest, we hear that you need laborers. For our benefit, please review the qualifications. Will biblical knowledge be a consideration? Is there an age limitation? How about ethnic origin? Any preferences there? Does family background enhance our chances of a good ...

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