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4576. The Second Sunday in Lent

Matthew 17:1-13

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Kendall McCabe

... of the Holy Trinity, a love which the people of God can trust for their own good. But baptism has consequences; it is not sufficient in itself. And now the Son learns there is another baptism with which he is to be baptized. The grace of the Holy Spirit, which was poured out upon Jesus at his baptism, was intended to lead him to glory by way of the cross. This should remind us that the sacraments, and, indeed, all liturgical activity, are not ends in themselves; they first orient us in terms of God, but ...

4577. The Third Sunday in Lent

John 4:1-26

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Kendall McCabe

... is such an easy way of not having to take Christ seriously, because it allows us to invent new laws to get around him. Then we put the blame for the laws back on him. Jesus said, "You must be born of water and the Spirit," so we have this thing called Spirit-baptism, and unless you have experienced it our way you are not saved. Because the woman insisted on a literal construction of the words, she did not understand that Jesus was speaking of himself as the living water. The second obstacle she put in the ...

4578. Wellspring for the Soul

John 4:1-26

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Dean Lueking

... are held but loosely if at all. Life grows dull. Hope seems pointless. Love is just too much work. Recovering a Buried Desire What one doesn’t even realize under such a cover of spiritual dryness is that a thirst for life and freshness of spirit and purpose under God is still there. Like the Samaritan woman, we become oblivious to the innermost vacuum of our souls and as a result can’t even recognize our real malady anymore. The slow, relentless winding down of spiritual vitality continues and we miss ...

4579. Not Blind but Seeing

John 9:1-12

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Dean Lueking

... with sight problems. I think of Ellen Foschinbauer in her 80s, a widow now, and no longer able to read. Though her eyesight is bad, her spiritual vision is not. She is one of those splendid witnesses to the faithful Lord, whose patience under trials and whose beautiful spirit of courage and hope is an inspiration to all who are around her. I think now of another person of our parish family. She is not yet in her teens and yet must come to terms with a strange eye disease that has made her sight problematic ...

4580. Parable of Two Christmas Prayers

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... Y.M.C.A., the Church and best of all a good home. Love, John The second was a prayer of an adult. Dear Heavenly Father, help me to help others in the spirit of Christ. Let me both say and do the things, which will make it a better world. Let my love overcome all prejudice and selfishness and laziness, that all may know Thy Spirit and rejoice this Christmas in the ways of mercy and forgiveness that Thy world may be brought into righteousness and peace. Amen. And Christ heard both their prayers and in their ...

4581. The Resurrection of the Body

John 11:17-37

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Dean Lueking

... is where sin presses hardest upon us, when we must turn our loved ones over to God through death. Indeed, the real testing is when we must ourselves face death and pass from everything in this life. No wonder, then, that St. Paul calls death the last hurdle the Spirit must lead us over before our life with God can be completed in resurrection glory! It is an altogether natural thing to fear death. We know nothing of what lies on the other side of death. Peer as we may, our eyes can make out nothing but a ...

4582. Parable of the Wall Socket

Matthew 5:13-16

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... this." "Oh, that's it," said the daughter. "No wonder the motor would not go." Using electricity requires both the inflow and the outflow of power to complete the circuit. The Christian life also requires, that in lighting up a life, the inflowing of God's Spirit must also flow outward to others and back to God to make the circuit complete. A light bulb will not light up, if the circuit is broken inside or outside. Christians have the obligation, the opportunity, and the job of letting their lives glow with ...

4583. Believing Is Seeing

John 20:24-31

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Dean Lueking

... unless they are sent ... so then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. (Romans 10:14-18) This is how we have been brought to faith: by hearing the Word of the crucified and risen Lord. What a great mystery and marvel that is. God’s Spirit is pleased to draw us to Christ by something as apparently inconsequential as a spoken message. Yet God puts all his redeeming love and purpose for us into a word that can be spoken, a word that comes to us in our words, joined with water in Baptism and ...

4584. That They May Be One

John 17:6-19

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Dean Lueking

... faithful church leaders to attend to matters of doctrine and practice that have to do with Christ’s reign among his people. When separated Christians draw closer, speaking the truth in love to each other, the prayer of Christ is being answered. The Holy Spirit sends us people of great vision for this task. It is hard work, for we become comfortable and stubborn in our settled denominational forms. But denominations in and of themselves are not the problem. Our making them the end instead of the means is ...

4585. Easter 3

Acts 9:1-19a, Revelation 5:1-14, John 21:1-14

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... change in Paul's life, from a persecutor to a propagator of the church. Christ comes to him as light which blinds him. He does not see that opposition to the church is persecution of Christ. After a three-day fast, Paul is baptized by Ananias, receives the Spirit, and begins to preach Christ as the Son of God. Acts 5:27-32, 40-41 (RC) See Easter 2. Revelation 5:11-14 Every creature in heaven and in earth worship Christ, the Lamb. To understand this passage it would be helpful to review the preceding context ...

4586. PROPER 13

Lk 12:13-21 · Col 3:1-11 · Ecc 1:2; 2:18-26 · 2 Ki 13:14-20a

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John R. Brokhoff

... old Adam, the sinful self that delights in vices. On the positive side, we are to "put" on the new nature which we have been given by God for Jesus' sake. Paul calls upon us to do something about our lives. We put away or off or on as the Spirit works in us. 3. All (v. 11). Jesus for a Christian is "all" - all there is to know about God, all wisdom, truth, and love. "Jesus is all the world to me." Everyone and everything is subordinate and inferior to Jesus. He is our all in all. Also, Christ is ...

4587. Proper 19

Lk 15:1-10 · Hos 4:1-3, 5:15--6:6 · 1 Tim 1:12-17 · Ex 32:7-14

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John R. Brokhoff

... day tells us of the joy in heaven when a sinner repents. We can see the smile on the Father's face. The choirs of angels are singing. The archangel's trumpets are blaring. How much joy is indicated when sinners repent in the average church? Is there a party spirit of great joy when a person is baptized or confirmed or renews his faith? Evangelism is the happy time of the church because it is an echo of what goes on in heaven. So we ask why God is happy when we repent. Outline: Why heaven's bells ring when ...

4588. The Nativity of Our Lord

Luke 2:1-20 · Isa 9:2-7 · Tit 2:11-14

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John R. Brokhoff

... packed stores to exchange gifts and to take advantage of sales. Then there is the task of cleaning up after Christmas, taking the tree down, and rearranging the furniture. Many sigh with relief, "Thank God, Christmas is over!" In all of this, where is Christ and the spirit of love and joy? Christmas seems to be a lot of bunk. Is it worth it? In the light of this, how can you get people to celebrate Christmas? 5. The problem of an antagonistic world. At Christmas the preacher is to proclaim peace, love, and ...

4589. Proper 23

Lk 17:11-19 · 2 Tim 2:8-15 · 2 Ki 5:14-17 · Mic 1:2, 2:1-10 · Ru 1:1-19a

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John R. Brokhoff

... one we forget. A. Nothing 1. We cannot repay the good gift of life and health 2. Naaman tried repaying Elisha: he discovered there was no proper price tag on his new health 3. God cannot be "bought out" by us, whether in gratitude or because of a bargaining spirit on our part B. Everything 1. While God's gifts to us are priceless, he will accept the one response of value we can offer ourselves 2. We can respond with whole-life gratitude (see Naaman's response) Lesson 2: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 1. Suffering to Save ...

4590. Proper 26

Lk 19:1-10 · 2 Thes 1:5-12 · Ex 34:5-9 · Hag 2:1-9

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John R. Brokhoff

... by ourselves. Only God can do it through us. "Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it." Church building is God's work. Outline: God alone builds churches through us - A. It is God's house, not any human's - v. 3 B. God's Spirit gives the courage to build - v. 5 C. God's money pays for the building. Lesson 1: Exodus 34:5-9 This pericope should be considered, as with every lection, in the light of the context. While Moses was on Mt. Sinai for forty days getting the Ten Commandments ...

4591. Ordinary 32

Lk 20:27-38 · Zech 7:1-10 · 2 Thess 2:13--3:5 · 1 Chron 29:10-13

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John R. Brokhoff

... have been called by God to serve him. How does he call us today? Paul says God calls through the Gospel. When it is proclaimed, the Spirit calls us to surrender to God and to go out on a mission for God. What is that call? To be a preacher or teacher or ... ? Outline: In defense of true fasting - A. Fasting expresses contrition for sin. B. Fasting is self-discipline. C. Fasting places the spirit above the flesh. D. Fasting arouses compassion for the needy. Lesson 1: 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 1. PTL Christians. 29: ...

4592. Christmas 1

Lk 2:41-52 · Col 3:12-17 · 1 Sam 2:18-20, 26

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John R. Brokhoff

... and Jesus common experiences which we should wish for all children, young or old. Outline: As a child of God, you can be like Samuel and Jesus - A. Both were gifts of God 1. Samuel - an answer to a barren woman's prayer 2. Jesus - conceived by the Holy Spirit B. Both had loving parents 1. Hannah annually made Samuel a robe. 2. Mary probably gave Jesus his seamless robe. C. Both boys were in God's service 1. Samuel ministered to God under Eli. 2. Jesus at age twelve was in his Father's house. D. Both grew ...

4593. Lent 4

Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 · 1 Cor 1:18-31 · 2 Cor 5:17-21 · Isa 12:1-6 · Jos 5:9-12

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John R. Brokhoff

... he sinned against the Lord primarily. To sin against people is to automatically sin against God, for God's commands are people-centered. 3. Dead (vv. 24, 32). Twice the father describes his renegade son as being "dead" while he was away from home. In body he was alive; in spirit he was dead - dead to virtue, dead in his love for God and family. With his return, he has come alive again. It is the same with Christians: we die to self and sin and rise with Christ in newness of life. We can be dead in a twofold ...

4594. Responsive Reading for Transfiguration

Matthew 17:1-13

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... to believe, and keep their word before us as a shining lamp. Assistant: Give us the vision to see the possibilities of faith for ourselves and for your people today, People: That we may strive together to be your people, with the help of your Holy Spirit. Pastor: If we are attentive, there is evidence enough of your working in this our time. Make each of us a part of your miracle as we continue in faith despite many obstacles; and make your church the continuous miracle which prevails against the gates of ...

4595. Proper 17

Exodus 19:1-25

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... God, because he calls his people to live holy lives. People: We do not want to be self-righteous. But we desire to be more holy in accordance with God's will. Collect Holy Father, who calls your children to be holy: Give us the inspiration of your Spirit; that we may order our lives after your will, and aim to be holy in all our endeavors. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer of Confession We talk about being a Christian nation, Father, but we are far from being holy. We are too satisfied with ...

4596. Proper 17

Romans 12:1-13

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... be our daily lives, lived to his honor and glory. Collect Most gracious Father, whose wondrous love has restored us to life when our sins would claim us for death's victory: Enable us to offer ourselves to you as a living sacrifice, that we may be transformed by your Spirit in defiance of the world's persuasion to conform. Hear us for Jesus' sake. Amen. Prayer of Confession Hear us, Father, as we beg your forgiveness for the poor worship our daily lives have expressed. We want to be transformed by your ...

4597. Thanksgiving

2 Corinthians 9:6-15, Luke 17:11-19, Deuteronomy 8:1-20

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... with them. People: May our thankfulness be genuine enough to make us generous enough to share with others; that they too, will give thanks to God. Collect Gracious God, out of your generosity you have showered us with kindness. Share with us your generous spirit; that we may share with others our blessings. Thus may all your people join together in songs of praise and thanksgiving for your benevolent kindness. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession We feel blessed, O God, because you are so good ...

4598. Christmas 2

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40, Ephesians 1:1-14, Ephesians 1:15-23, John 1:1-18

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... Praise God for our salvation! Collect O God of our salvation, you have dealt with our sin by sending your Son to be our Savior! How grateful we are for being restored in righteousness, not by any merit of ours, but by your Son. Keep us in the spirit of Christmas; that we may always remember his birth in our hearts is our source of true life. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession How quickly Christmas is over, Lord. The carols, the decorations, and left over wrappings are stored away. And so is ...

4599. Epiphany 2

Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-34, John 1:35-42

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... : To all who call upon the name of our Lord Jesus Christ: We are your brothers and sisters! The peace of Christ be with you all wherever you may be! Pastor: Thanks be to God for his universal church united in Christ! People: We are one in Christ's Spirit. Our love goes out in all directions as we join hearts around the world to worship our Lord. Collect Gracious Father, whose Son has called into being one church made up of all who believe in him as Lord and Savior: Unite us with all Christians in glad songs ...

4600. A Claim to a Crown

Matthew 24:36-51

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George Bass

... exactly the same style, but with a difference. This figure had a face, hands, and could be identified as the Risen Lord, who seemed to be bursting forth from the tomb. He has conquered the cross and death, and it is obvious he is the reason for the "Free Spirit," the freeing of humanity from the fear of sin and death .i people might become all God intends them to be and live lives pleasing to him and profitable to the whole human race. The young man in charge of the gallery told us: "It (the Christ figure ...

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