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4526. Let Us Celebrate God's Call On Our Life

2 Samuel 6:1-23

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... God! People: Let us set aside the burdens of life and thank God we have been redeemed. Leader: And we thank God for calling us to carry word of Christ wherever we go. People: King David danced before the Lord and some even then were critical. Leader: Like David, let us celebrate with joyfulness God's mercy and grace. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, we are so grateful that in Your wisdom You have called each one of us to be an open and living witness to Your Kingdom in Christ. Help us ...

4527. Samuel, A Blessing From God

1 Samuel 1:1-20

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... ! Collect Almighty and merciful God, You have through history blessed the nations and the Church through the lives of those You have called to be special blessings. Use us, God, to be blessings. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we have shortened ourselves and those around us of Your blessings because we were unwilling to receive them and share them with others. Too often we have looked at Your blessings as though we felt we deserved them to keep for ourselves and not as though ...

4528. David And Israel Experience God's Favor

2 Samuel 5:6-16, 2 Samuel 5:1-5

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James Wilson

... . Leader: God would have us be witnesses for all of the world to hear, People: Proclaiming God's mercy and power but not our own goodness or worth. Leader: Then let our hearts be joined this day in praise and worship of God. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, we are truly blessed by Your loving kindness toward us even when we have been so undeserving and unfaithful to Your Word. Help us to share the news of Your love with all who will hear. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession ...

4529. We Are One In Christ

Acts 10:23b-48

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James Wilson

... gather together for worship. Leader: And in the holy meal of Christ they will again declare God's love. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, we have feelings of wonder when we realize Christians around the world in every land will be united celebrating Holy Communion this day together. Lord, we give You our praise. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we think only in terms of our separate congregations and we fail to realize we are all, in Christ, united as a part of ...

4530. Twelfth Night

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... a servant to help the three riding the camels. These look like the visitors from the East, the wisemen. Maybe I can talk with one of them. They are stopping and dismounting. Excuse me, sir. May I speak with you? (A Wiseman comes forward.) Wiseman: The peace of the Lord be with you. What can I do for you? Field Announcer 1: I understand you are looking for a baby born here twelve days ago. Wiseman: How would you know that? Ah yes, King Herod could have told you we were coming here. Of course. Yes, we seek a ...

4531. Poolside Blessing: Monologue of a Paralytic

John 5:2-16

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... in certain ways -- routines -- and even assume that God Almighty has to act according to our routines.When we see that the Lord has wondrous ways of working -- far beyond our imagination, and He calls us to expressions of faith, it can be very ... to be made whole.Rejoice with me!His ways are wonderful.Rejoice with me in the words of the Psalmist: (Psalm 8 RSV) O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is thy name in all the earth! Thou whose glory above the heavens is chanted by the mouth of babes and infants, ...

4532. The Condition Of Mercy

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

Donald Dotterer

... else. What Jesus is saying here is that this is the kind of behavior that God cannot and will not tolerate. This parable is one of the most important teachings that Jesus ever shared. Because in this story Jesus is illustrating the principle which is enshrined in the Lord's Prayer which we say here every Sunday morning: that we are to forgive our debtors just as we have been forgiven by God our Father in heaven. There is no question that it is not easy to forgive those who have wronged us. Some may have ...

4533. Death And Birth

Psalm 23:1-6

Eulogy

Henry G. Brinton

... channel for this love that bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, and endures all things. Because this love never ends, we can follow in ____________'s foot steps and attempt to be channels of love as well. We can trust the same Lord that he trusted, the Lord that walked with him through the valley of the shadow of death, and we can share Christ's love as we serve our families, churches, and communities. We will not be with ____________ until we see him, face to face, in God's kingdom, but ...

4534. In His Redeemer's Arms

Mark 10:13-16

Eulogy

Charles R. Turbin

... Grandma ____________ if she thought Jesus would have a semi in heaven for him to drive. ____________ found fun living in those loving arms, but mostly, the greatest blessing he received from Jesus was his faith. He had that strong child-like faith that our Lord would want all of us to have. In Matthew 18, Jesus says, "Truly I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven." Sunday school and worship were important to him, especially Easter Sunday worship. And ...

4535. There Is No Condemnation

Romans 8:18-27

Eulogy

Deborah D. Steed

... of common, sometimes conflicting, feelings. Your presence and support are vital to this family and will be for some time to come. Let us pray: Gracious God, gather us together under the banner of your Word. Pierce our darkness with your light. In the name of Christ our Lord. Amen. Yesterday, after the 11 a.m. service here at ____________, one of our senior members said to me, "My heart is broken." Of course her heart was broken. She had lost a member of her church family. She spoke for all of us then, and I ...

4536. Lent 2

Luke 13:31-35

Bulletin Aid

Jack Brownlee

... is mercy and truth to those who keep the covenant. Pardon shall be granted from thy iniquity. Deliverance shall keep thy soul, shame shall be kept from thy house. You have placed trust in the Lord. You have waited for the Lord with integrity. You are forgiven. Readings Psalm 25:1-7; John 6:1-13 Hymn "I Need Thee Every Hour" stanzas 1, 2 Meditation Levi's Song Hymn "O Love That Will Not Let Me Go" stanzas 3, 4 Call To Communion L: Let us affirm our faith. P: We ...

4537. Lent 5

Luke 21:1-4 · Psalm 36:5-9

Bulletin Aid

Jack Brownlee

... within our lives, within our hearts. But we are self-centered, seeking our own way, claiming and clinging to things as if they were more important than that which you give. While we seek to live at peace with all, O Lord, we often fail to stand up for what is just and right. Help us, Lord, to believe that your presence makes our gifts worthy, and our lives living sacrifices unto you. Forgive us, in Jesus' name. Amen. Assurance Of Pardon Each day we are challenged to obey God in a way that is deeper and more ...

4538. What Do You Expect Your Religion To Do?

James 1:1-18

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... , purify our hearts and open our lips, that we may magnify your holy name. Help us to be truly reverent in thought, word and deed in all our living. We seek to worship you now and always in the faith and spirit of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Scripture: James 1:19-27 You must understand this, my beloved: let everyone be quick to listen, slow to speak, slow to anger; for your anger does not produce God's righteousness. Therefore rid yourselves of all sordidness and rank growth of wickedness, and welcome with ...

4539. The Best Surprises

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... its beauty and bounty, we are amazed. You have surprised us by giving us your Son who became our Teacher and our Savior, making life more meaningful and blessed with his saving grace. Just as the shepherds in the field were surprised when the angels sang of the Lord's birth, and so were Mary and Joseph, when the wise men brought wonderful gifts for the Christ Child, so we are continually amazed at all the blessings and wonders you give us each day of our lives. Thank you for surprising us with the light of ...

4540. The Wonderful Mystery Of The Christian Religion

1 Timothy 3:1-16

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... in the other. When asked why she was carrying these things, she answered that with the pail of water she was going to put out the flames of hell, and with the torch she was going to burn up heaven, so that in the future people could love the dear Lord God for himself alone, and not out fear of hell, or for the craving for the reward of heaven. Her method and her means may not have been adequate, but her philosophy was excellent. A part of the great mystery of our religion is the knowledge that "God is love ...

4541. The Full Measure Of Life

Ephesians 4:1-16

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... is no way to adequately verbalize what they feel and know. They may only be able to say, "We love each other more now than at the beginning." Many of us have been deeply committed Christians most of our lives. We know how we feel about our Lord and our beliefs, and that the assurance of our faith blesses and comforts us each day, and especially when the stresses, anxieties, and tragedies of life assail us. There is no way to give the accurate measurements of such a faith, but we know about its adequacy ...

4542. The Beauty Of Holiness

Psalm 96:1-13, Psalm 29:1-11

Illustration

Clement E. Lewis

... may take place in prison, a hospital or a nursing home; in a cemetery, a forest, or in a barren desert. It was in a desert setting that Jesus dealt with his temptations and life determinations, as he recalled Deuteronomy 6:13, and declared, "You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve." To the woman at the well in Samaria, Jesus said, "Believe me the hour is coming when on this mountain nor in Jerusalem will you worship the Father. ... But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true ...

4543. Prayer for Lent 2

John 2:12-25

Sermon Aid

Richard F. Bansemer

... the excitement and experience of meeting you in strange places, doing wonderful things? I feel that lure of adventure to go with you into a new and deeper relationship, even as I caution myself, saying, "Careful, this could be uncomfortable. This could be dangerous ... wild." Lord, I see you drawing back your whip that scattered the temple animals, and I wonder if I am only one of them, marked for sacrifice, too frightened and dumb to know that you would free me from certain death. I see the plentiful oats ...

4544. The Blessing of the Ascension

Mark 16:1-20

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... "to bless" in various forms: Christ blesses the disciples and they in turn bless God joyfully. Liturgical Color White Suggested Hymns A Hymn Of Glory Let Us Sing! Crown Him With Many Crowns Rejoice, The Lord Is King! Lord, Enthroned In Heavenly Splendor At The Name Of Jesus O Christ, Our Hope The Ascension Of Our Lord Lord God, we sometimes find ourselves standing still, gazing up to heaven, doing little to further your kingdom. It is as if we are waiting for a clue which will clearly tell us what to do ...

4545. Easter 2

John 20:24-31, John 20:19-23

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... missed out on something really important. You know how cornered we feel when we are pressed on all sides by conflicting interests and clashing personalities. Sometimes, we permit our doubts to override our faith. We tend to overreact and we cut ourselves off from you and from those we love. Lord, help us to doubt our doubts. And when we are feeling overwhelmed, give us the wisdom to remember where to turn for guidance. In the name of Jesus Christ, we pray. Amen.

4546. The Unity Of The Faith

Ephesians 4:1-16

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... Collect O God, in Your infinite wisdom You have blessed the Church with the power of Your presence that unites us where nothing else could bring us together. We thank You, Lord, for Your love. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession O Lord, so many times when we could have accepted other Christians and worked with them in Your spirit of love and unity, we have instead focused on our differences and divided over points that set a poor example and fell very short of being all that You created the Church ...

4547. Jesus, The Bread Of Life

John 6:25-59

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... ! Collect All-wise and loving God, across the ages You have shown us we do not live by the bread of this earth alone but it is by Your Holy Word that we have real life. Help us to share Your Word, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, so often in the blindness of our hearts we have failed to see Your Love. So many times we have looked past Your grace and mercy and searched instead for problems and faults. We have even missed the blessings You intended for us so that our lives could in ...

4548. Proper 7

Mark 4:35-41

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... of Jesus' identity. The passage gives no direct answer. The present action recalls God's authority over the unformed waters of creation in Genesis. Jesus is the very power of God. Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns Lord Of Our Life In Heaven Above Spirit Of God, Sent From Heaven Above Come, You Thankful People Come Lord Our God, With Praise We Come Prayer for Proper 7 Pentecost 5 OT 12 It started out as a simple boat ride. But it turned into a stormy trip which threatened the lives of the disciples ...

4549. Ascension Day

Ephesians 1:15-23, Psalm 47:1-9

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... open to understand the Scriptures, for all that was written in the Law of Moses and in the prophets and in the psalms were bound to be fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Be prepared to be a witness to all these things. Prayer of the Day God of our Lord Jesus Christ, All-glorious Parent, bless us with such insightful faith that we may worship you with great joy, spending in your house enough time to prepare us to be your witnesses everywhere in the world, by the power of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving ...

4550. Easter 3

Luke 24:36-49, Psalm 4:1-8

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B. David Hostetter

... me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer. How long, you people, shall my honor suffer shame? How long will you love vain words, and seek after lies? But know that the LORD has set apart the faithful for himself; the LORD hears when I call to him. When you are disturbed, do not sin; ponder it on your beds, and be silent. Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the ...

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