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4626. We Are Witnesses Sent By God

Acts 5:17-42

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James Wilson

... we should boast, but that we should proclaim the mercy of God. People: For it is not our goodness that has made us righteous, but Christ alone. Leader: Let us call all peoples and nations to the salvation of the risen Christ. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty and righteous Lord, You could well have called us into account and held us lacking as we rejected Christ, yet You chose to turn our rejection into Your glory. We give You our praise. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession ...

4627. Priesthood of Christians

Revelation 1:4-8

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James Wilson

... ! Collect O God, in Your most loving way You have given us the wonderful gift of salvation and called us to share it with all who will believe. Give us the wisdom and strength to fulfill Your call. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, sometimes we have acted as if Your priesthood did not rest on our shoulders but was the responsibility of others. Too often we have expected others to keep the faith and spread the Good News when we were the ones You could have used most effectively. Forgive us ...

4628. Follow Me

John 21:1-19

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James Wilson

... ! Collect Almighty and merciful God, in Your loving way, You ask only for us to have faith and follow You and You promise that we will see wonders we have not imagined. Give us the strength and courage to trust You, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, so many times we have chosen to hold on to our sins and deny Your resurrection. We have held on to our feelings of being unworthy and denied the message of forgiveness Christ came to bring us. We have focused on ourselves and failed to ...

4629. Christ, the Exalted One

Ephesians 2:1-10

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James Wilson

... : Jesus, who was nailed to the cross that we might have eternal life; People: Jesus, who was without sin, yet accepted the sins of all time. Leader: Yet in God's wisdom and mercy it is this same Christ who saves us all. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, even though as sinners we were rejecting You, in Christ You had the last word and opened the door of salvation to all who would have faith and serve. We praise You ...

4630. The Gathering

Luke 24:44-53

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James Wilson

... ! Collect O God, in Christ You have established Your Church and empowered it to stand even against the gates of Hell. Give us the strength and courage to help lead the way for You, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, so often we have listened to the voices of the world that would claim self is all there is to consider in life. Too often we have been unwilling to follow Your example and put the needs and well-being of others first, even as You did in allowing us ...

4631. Receiving the Holy Spirit

Acts 2:1-13

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James Wilson

... ! People: For when we have been weak, the Holy Spirit has sustained us. Leader: When we have journeyed in Christ's name, the Spirit has guided us. People: When we were sick or in harm's way, the Spirit of the Lord was with us. Leader: When we have sought understanding and wisdom, God's Spirit led us. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty Creator of the Universe, we are so blessed by Your gift of the Holy Spirit to guide and walk with us in every moment of life. We thank and praise You, O ...

4632. Empowered by the Holy Spirit

John 14:8-17, (25-27)

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James Wilson

... whose lives would proclaim God's glory! People: We open our hearts this day to God's presence and power. Leader: In our prayers we lift all that we are before the Lord. People: With courage we will do and share God's love with the world. Leader: Let our voices be raised in praise and song to the glory of God! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, You alone are to be praised. We sought Your mercy, and You also extended Your grace. We seek to serve You, and You empower us with Your gifts. Fill ...

4633. We are One in Christ

Acts 10:9-23a

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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 ...

4634. Not My People

Hosea 1:1-2:1

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James Wilson

... God's justice is tempered by mercy. Leader: Mercy extended to us through the redeeming love of Christ. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Merciful and gracious God, even when we have broken our covenant with You, You have never given up on reclaiming us for Your own. Lord, give us the wisdom to seek again Your redeeming love. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, we often allow ourselves to drift far away from the sort of lives You would have us live. Too often, we have not seen how ...

4635. Living in Christ

Colossians 2:6-23

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James Wilson

... . Leader: Not by any other name have we known God's wonderful salvation. People: Only in Christ have we known the joy and peace of God in our hearts. Leader: Then let us share the message of Christ with all who will listen. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty and loving God, through Christ You have given us the gift of life itself so that we might share the Good News with all we meet. Restore our souls ...

4636. Compassion not Sacrifice

Isaiah 1:1-31

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James Wilson

... bring the love in our hearts and our caring for our neighbors. People: And let us seek justice in the world for all who are not powerful or rich. Leader: God loves a cheerful heart, so let us celebrate in song and praise! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty and loving God, in Your wonderful mercy and grace You have called us to carry Your love into the world, reach out to the poor, and seek justice for all. We praise You, O ...

4637. Citizens by Faith

Hebrews 11:1-40

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James Wilson

... true living God. Leader: Let our hearts be glad, for God calls us heirs in Christ our Savior. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Most gracious and loving God, even among the ancient ones You counted the faithful among Your children. Touch our hearts, Lord, and give us the wisdom, courage, and strength to be faithful. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, so often we have let ourselves believe that it is the good things we have done rather than our faithful hearts that will earn our ...

4638. Be Faithfully on Watch

Luke 12:35-48

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James Wilson

... security of God's house. Leader: Let us rest in the safety of God's loving arms. People: We pause together to worship amid the storms of life outside. Leader: Then let us give praise to God this day for our eternal safety. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty God, Lord of all, give us the strength to keep our focus on You and not to let the noise of the world around us detract us from being prepared for Your return. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession ...

4639. Faithfully Fixing Our Eyes Upon Jesus

Hebrews 11:1-40

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James Wilson

... live every day. Leader: Let our focus always be on Christ so our hearts will be filled with love. People: Only in the love of Christ can we truly serve as we are called to do. Leader: Not in our own power but in the Holy Name of Christ our Lord do we serve. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Most loving and merciful God, in Your infinite wisdom You allow us to serve in Your kingdom most effectively as we keep our focus upon Christ. We thank You ...

4640. Love is Greater Than the Law

Luke 13:10-17

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James Wilson

... ! Collect Most loving and merciful God, You saw that we were bound and hurting under the laws that were meant to lead us to You, and in Christ You sent us Your healing love. Lord, we give You our praise. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, we have placed what we see as "right" above the patience and understanding that You would have us bring to the world. In our pride, we have lived "by the rules" as we spread hatred and division toward those who we feel fall short of Your standards. Forgive ...

4641. Christ Our Mediator

1 Timothy 2:1-15

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James Wilson

... : Yes, but Christ is our mediator and stands before God to plead our case. People: In Christ are we found worthy and made welcome before God's throne? Leader: In Christ we are washed clean of our sins and found righteous before God. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Most loving God, in Your infinite wisdom You knew we could never stand before You righteous and free from sin, yet You loved us enough to redeem us in Christ. We praise You ...

4642. Contentment in Christ

1 Timothy 6:11-21, 1 Timothy 6:3-10

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James Wilson

... than this. Leader: The world does not hold eternity, and Christ had not even a place to stay. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty and loving God, in Christ You showed us that contentment is not built on the things of this world. Give us the courage and strength, Lord, to seek Your standards and not the world's. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, so often we have forsaken all You came to teach us, and we have dedicated most of our lives to obtaining and possessing things ...

4643. Service Yields Eternal Rewards

Luke 16:19-31

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James Wilson

... also see and hear those in need around us, and let us help. People: For we are not called just to seek and receive blessings from God, Leader: But to be God's blessings to all in need of a healing word today. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O righteous and merciful God, You have called us to service and warned us of the consequences should we choose the ways of the world instead. Call us anew to walk only with You. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession ...

4644. God's Promised Blessing

Haggai 1:1-15

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James Wilson

... , help us keep our focus on You so we might see the wonders You have planned for us. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, we have often found ourselves focused and mournful about what is now past and gone forever as we remain stubbornly unwilling even to consider the great things You have in store for Your faithful. Forgive us, Lord, and soften our hearts so we might realize that the greatness of Your tomorrow may well be beyond all we could have ever dreamed or hoped. In Christ we pray. Amen ...

4645. Standing Firm in Our Faith

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

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James Wilson

... worship and praise! People: In Christ is our redemption, and we can worship no other god or power. Leader: Let our very lives proclaim the glory of the Lord for all to see. People: We must remain true to our faith in the midst of good times or bad. Leader: The world will know we serve Christ by the joy and love in our souls. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O Lord, You have promised always to be with us if we will only remain true to our faith. Give us the courage and strength to stand firm for ...

4646. God of the Living

Luke 20:27-40

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James Wilson

... both the days and the nights of life. Leader: Let us give praise to our gracious, merciful and loving God. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, in the resurrection You gave us the message that You are indeed the God of the living and we need not fear even death itself. We praise You, O Lord, and give You our love. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, so many times we speak of the resurrection and of eternity but fail to let their reality touch our lives in the way we live. So ...

4647. God's New Earth

Isaiah 65:17-25

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James Wilson

... ! Collect Most loving and merciful God, in Christ You have called us to be a part of Your Kingdom, and in it we glimpse Your promised eternity to come. Help us faithfully to spread the Good News, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, we often forget that You called us into Your Kingdom so we might live before the world the very message of Christ You would have us proclaim. Instead we become entangled more in the hateful ways of the world than we do in the loving lifestyle You created us ...

4648. Christian Self-Discipline

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

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James Wilson

... sin still remains in our hearts. Leader: In Christ we seek to develop control over the lusts that enter our lives. People: We must focus on what is necessary, not on the offerings of the world. Leader: And when we do, the Lord will bless us with contentment, peace, and joy. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty and wonderful God, in Your mercy and grace You have called us Your beloved children, leading us ever forward into being more and more Christ-like. Help us resist the sin around us ...

4649. Christ Above All Names

Ephesians 1:1-14

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James Wilson

... life. Leader: Above all names is Christ to be praised for showing us God's love. People: And we are called to share God's love throughout the world. Leader: Let us join the saints of history in celebrating our salvation in Christ. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Most loving and merciful Creator God, so many times You have shown us Your love, and in Christ You call us to join the saints of history in Your Holy service. We thank and praise You ...

4650. A Blessed Nation

John 8:31-41

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James Wilson

... that we might be free. Leader: And many have defended liberty and justice for all around the world. People: Yet if we are to remain free we must be willing to protect liberty. Leader: And if we are to remain free we must be true to the Lord our God. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, our Almighty Defender and Shield, we lift our voices in praise to You for the many blessings You have so freely given to us. Use our nation in Your mighty kingdom. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession ...

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