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Synonyms: touch, feel, sense of touch, tactile sense, tactility, contact, using one's hands, sensation, sense, suspicion, sneaking suspicion, notion, inkling, hunch, fancy, apprehension, presentiment, premonition, foreboding, love, care, affection, fondness, tenderness, warmth, warmness, emotion, sentiment, emotional state, compassion, sympathy, empathy, fellow feeling, understanding, concern, solicitude, solicitousness, tender-heartedness, brotherly love, sensibilities, sensitivities, self-esteem, ego, pride, opinion, belief, view, impression, intuition, instinct, estimation, guess, theory, hypothesis, thought, way of thinking, point of view, atmosphere, ambience, aura, air, mood, climate, character, overtone, undertone, tenor, spirit, quality, flavour, colour, aptitude, knack, flair, bent, talent, gift, skill, art, trick, faculty, ability, propensity, inclination, sensitive, warm, warm-hearted, tender, tender-hearted, caring, soft-hearted, sympathetic, compassionate, empathetic, responsive, receptive, intuitive, thoughtful

Antonyms: bad feeling, acrimony, animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, bitterness, detestation, disgust, dislike, disrelish, enmity, friction, grievances, grudges, hatred, hostility, loathing, malevolence, malice

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4551. Proper 7

1 Kings 19:1-15a, Psalm 42 and 43, Isaiah 65:1-9, Luke 8:26-39, Galatians 3:23-29

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... and Gentle Breezes — we are informed people; we know that storms and breezes are simply a part of the created order. Yet the storms in our minds are not so easily explainable. Sustain us like you did Elijah when he was too tired to think and feel. Guide us in our sleeping and dreaming; open us to the possibilities of your ways in our lives. God of Activists and Pacifists — political maneuvering has been around for a very long time! Peace escapes us year after year; hungry children and adults go on being ...

4552. Proper 8

1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21, 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14, Psalm 16:1-11; 77:1-2, 11-20, Luke 9:51-62, Galatians 5:1, 13-25

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... for comfort — because there is no other place to go! “Help,” we plead. Sometimes our minds play tug of war with our hearts: God has no power — God has all power and can help me; God is absent from this world — God lives in me, feeling all my agony and ecstasy. Pray with me the printed prayer and then have your personal conversation with the Holy One. Community Confession (Unison) God of Turbulent Winds and Gentle Breezes — we believe we are empowered by the Holy Spirit to embody love, joy, peace ...

4553. Proper 9

2 Kings 5:1-14, Psalm 30:1-12; 66:1-20, Isaiah 60:10-14, Luke 10:1-24, Galatians 6:1-16

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... -so-good things in our lives. Together we know that we are not alone on this journey through time. Leader: We need one another. People: We can see what God is doing but we rarely understand so we need to talk about our perceptions and our feelings. We want to hear the stories of scripture and consider how they speak to us. We want our relationships here to nurture us Monday through Saturday. Leader: Those are high expectations! People: We are not solitary creatures; we want to be with others who appreciate ...

4554. Proper 15

Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19, Isaiah 5:1-7, Luke 12:49-53, Hebrews 11:29--12:2

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... to guide us along the path of joy and service. Prayer Of Thanksgiving God of morning and evening — we are grateful for the breath of life, grateful for the option of gathering here to acknowledge our devotion to you. When we gather to sing and pray, we feel your gracious goodness. During this hour, we honor you, giving you our full attention and our best responses as you speak to us. Thank you for your creative presence. Amen. Call To Confession God is here and everywhere! No one can hide from the One who ...

4555. Proper 17

Psalm 81:1, 10-16, Jeremiah 2:4-13, Luke 14:1-14, Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... opportunities to celebrate the changing of the seasons, to be grateful for jobs that put bread on our tables, and for work that satisfies our minds and souls. Thank you for your dependable presence with us. Bring us close to your heart; let us feel Christ animating us. Amen. Call To Confession We say we see ourselves in Bible stories. Today’s stories point out our tendencies to resist divine guidance and neglect being grateful for what comes to us. In these moments, look within and clarify for yourself ...

4556. A Rock Thrown, A Lesson Learned

Mark 12:28-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... down into one word: Love. Love God; love your neighbor. (2) What does it mean to love? One thing it means is that a person in need shouldn’t have to throw a rock at our car to get our attention. Christians are called to do more than have warm feeling toward people. Followers of Jesus are called to seek out people who are hurting and minister to them. It’s easy to be a Christian if that means simply keeping the “thou shalt nots” of the law. “We don’t smoke and we don’t chew . . . and we don’t ...

4557. A Road Straight to Your Heart

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... in his eyes said to a friend, “I have never been able to make up with my father. My father is cold and distant to me. And I can never go back to where I was before with him.” (8) Can you imagine the pain this young man feels when he hears the sounds of, “I’ll be home for Christmas, you can count on me; Please have snow and mistletoe And presents under the tree”? Christmas is a particularly difficult reminder of broken family relationships. Is there someone in your family with whom you need to ...

4558. Made for Joy

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... like George Bailey, that life did not turn out the way they planned. They want to know that they matter, that what they have done is worthwhile after all. They want reassurance that when all is said and done, their overriding feeling will not be disappointment. (3) Is that the source of your anxiety that your life will be a disappointment? Some people lose their joy because they are continually comparing their lives with others, and so they focus not on their blessings, but on their shortcomings. Futurist ...

4559. Proper 21

Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16, Jeremiah 32:1-3, 6-15, Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... the prophets of ancient times, we see warfulness in so many places. We see the results of greed and recognize that justice is not succeeding for many people. Search our minds and hearts for attitudes that defy your grace. Change our demeanors so that we feel hospitable and happy. Open our ears to new songs! Amen. Sermon Idea Until something is so compelling, we tend to go about our lives with rather myopic vision. In the gospel story, the nameless rich man is intent on his own preservation. He doesn’t ...

4560. Proper 23

2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15c, Psalm 66:1-20, Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7, Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... God with you. People: With our whole selves, we thank God for the freedom to gather and to support one another on this journey through life. Leader: God is great Mystery and we yearn to experience being surrounded by God’s infinite goodness. People: Yes! We long to feel the ecstasy when God satisfies our deepest questions and gives meaning to the daily minutiae of our lives. Leader: Then let us respond to God’s goodness with silence, conversation, and art. Prayer Of Thanksgiving God of Wonder — as we ...

4561. Proper 27

Job 19:23-27a, Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21, Haggai 1:15b–2:9, Luke 20:27-40, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... our voices in expressing our gratitude for what we have and for the opportunities to serve our neighbors. Amen. Intercessory Prayers God of Beginnings and Endings — we like to think that some day we’ll have our lives all well ordered and then we will feel less anxious. We like to think that some day soon we will have meaningful jobs, which will more than provide for our needs. We like to think that we are moving toward a simple lifestyle that will allow us creative leisure activities. We like to think ...

4562. Holy Trinity

Psalm 8:1-9, Proverbs 8:1-4, 22-31, John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-5

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... amazing it is to see the moon and go there! We long to be close to you, to be at home with you, yet our lifestyles often leave little time to listen to you and little energy to talk with you. Shift our priorities so we feel your affirmation and feel contented with living. We long to be close to you, body, soul, and mind. Amen. Sermon Idea The biblical scenes at Babel and Pentecost remind us of the human desire to be close, to be intimate with Mystery. The Holy One does not need mathematics and numerology ...

4563. Formula for Eternal Life

1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... , rosaries, and other religious reminders. George lives in this house with his wife and five children, ages fourteen to one year. George has very little, or so it seems, but actually he considers himself rich. If you talk with George he will tell you how fortunate he feels to have a prayer life and family and friends with whom to share it. He is also grateful for the faith that was instilled in him by his parents. Believe it or not George is actually richer than most of us and he is grateful for it. From ...

4564. Don’t Compromise Your Beliefs

Galatians 1:1-10

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... have no voice, we might understand why their attitude would be rather apathetic or possibly indifferent. People often say, "You cannot fight city hall, so why try?" Oftentimes people surrender, not only because it is necessary in their minds, but also because they feel they have no option. These people are apathetic; they have given up. We will encounter many people who for varied reasons have decided that they cannot use their gifts, talents, and time for a particular endeavor. Too often, however, we find ...

4565. Passing the Test

1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Sermon

Steven E. Albertin

... No, they don't need to do any of that because ... the pastor told them they don't have to do anything! They feel justified in their complacency. You can see the pickle we have gotten ourselves in. We want the students to study and learn. ... kind of a God would do this to you? Does God really think you are strong enough to handle this? You know your strength and it sure feels like God is now crushing you. It must be your fault. You must be letting God down because God surely wouldn't be laying these burdens on ...

4566. A Bloody Cheer!

Philippians 2:5-11

Sermon

Steven E. Albertin

... between friends and companions. There was storge, the love you might have for your favorite food. In each one of these loves, something is loved because it is worth loving. "I love you because you are attractive, because you are beautiful, because you make me feel good about myself." But God's agape is different. Something is loved not because it is worth loving or because it is beautiful or attractive. In fact, it might be ugly and unlovable. Rather, it is loved simply because the lover chooses to love it ...

4567. The iPod Vs. The Larynx

Revelation 5:11-14

Sermon

Steven E. Albertin

... worship leaders who were positioned in front of the congregation on a stage. It is no accident that many such churches will call their worship not a "service" but an "experience." Personal, subjective, individual involvement is of paramount importance. Unless "I can feel it," the worship experience is of little value. Worship portrayed by John in this passage from Revelation is very different. Yes, we want worship to be lively and not boring. We want music to be performed well, regardless of its style. (The ...

4568. The Blood of The Lamb and The Voice of The Shepherd

Revelation 7:9-17

Sermon

Steven E. Albertin

... even seems to disappear. But your belief or unbelief is not the point. The point is that you are here this morning. You may think that there were many reasons for your coming: your parents made you, this is your Sunday routine and you wouldn't feel right without it, you would feel guilty if you didn't. The real reason you are here is that once upon a time you heard the voice of Jesus, the good shepherd, the lamb who reigns over the universe from the throne of heaven. You came because you wanted to hear that ...

4569. It’s a Good Thing He’s Gone!

Ephesians 1:15-23, Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

Steven E. Albertin

... embarrassed and want to run and hide, he is there to forgive us, to clothe us in his righteousness, to make us clean and whole again. Yes, it's a good thing he's gone! It is good news that he is gone because that means whenever we feel alone and forgotten, whenever we feel that God is distant or absent, Jesus can be with us to comfort us in our loneliness. Yes, it's a good thing he's gone. It is good news because that means that he can be present with us in the ministry of this congregation today ...

4570. On Not Giving Up

Galatians 6: 7-16

Sermon

April Yamasaki

... following, Paul cheers them on. In effect, he says, if you're tempted to give up — don't! Don't be deceived by your feelings of discouragement. Don't be deceived by the difficulties in your life. Don't be deceived by the hardships in this world. Instead, take ... can set in. There is a word of encouragement from our scripture this morning. Don't be deceived by your discouraging feelings! Don't be deceived by your apparently overwhelming situation! Do not grow weary in doing good — you are a new creation! ...

4571. A Peaceful Life in an Unpeaceful World

1 Timothy 2:1-7

Sermon

Charles L. Aaron

... making fun of a politician or political leader? It can be fun to do that. Passing on a cartoon about a politician helps us vent our frustrations at the foibles of our government. We sometimes feel helpless in the face of all of the corruption, bickering, pandering, false promises, and just general buffoonery that go on in our government. We feel a bit better if we can poke fun at our leaders. If we are not careful, however, we can slide into cynicism. We can give up and stop caring. We read today of an ...

4572. How Rich Is Rich?

1 Timothy 6:3-10

Sermon

Charles L. Aaron

... if we can ask ourselves how our use of money shows love to God and neighbor, that is a start. This passage is wise when it teaches us that our attitude toward money can become a trap. It is true that we can feel trapped if we do not have enough money, but we can feel trapped by the pursuit of money. Some people find that more money simply means more stress. Often, the more money a couple has, the more they argue about money. Such arguments show the wisdom of the passage that we pierce ourselves, we inflict ...

4573. Living in Chains

2 Timothy 2:8-13

Sermon

Scott Suskovic

... I Can't Get No Satisfaction." Even today, over fifty years later, we are still saying the same words and feeling the same emptiness of trying and trying, but getting no satisfaction. Commercials promise it with whiter teeth and fresher ... and take offense. I respond as you would — with patience inspired by mercy. When you talk to a friend or a family member and it feels like you are being attacked, sometimes you just have to ask, "Is this really about me or is there something going on in her life ... and ...

4574. To God Be The Glory!

Isaiah 60:1-6

Sermon

Derl G. Keefer

... To Me" (sometimes attributed to Kate Ulmer) and the words are so meaningful. In sin I once had wandered, all weary, sad, and lone, till Jesus through his mercy, adopted me his own. E'er since I learned to trust him, his grace doth make me free, and now I feel his pardon. He's everything to me. Refrain: He's everything to me; from sin he sets me free. His peace and love my portion through all eternity! He's everything to me, more than I dreamed could be. O praise his name forever! He's everything to me.[3 ...

4575. The Call of God

Jeremiah 1:4-10

Sermon

Derl G. Keefer

... pastors and their congregants have the same problem. They wander aimlessly around not knowing where they are headed and what they are called to do. They see a responsibility that needs to be tackled, but ask, "Who will fulfill the task?" Instead of asking, "Who feels called to undertake this ministry?" The difference is ever so subtle. God is not calling us to take a task but to fulfill ministry. Ministry is with people, not an organizational chart. God knows the person he has called to do the ministry. He ...

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