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4676. Proper 4

Romans 3:21-31

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... versus self-justification Exegetical note This selection contains the heart of Paul's theology: (1) all have sinned; (2) God alone is righteous; (3) God manifested that righteousness in Christ Jesus rather than the Law; (4) God justifies believers by grace (a gift) through (5) the redemption/expiation effected. The "bottom line" is that self-justification doesn't work and true justification requires God's agency. Call to Worship (based on Psalm 33) Leader: Let our souls wait upon God! People: GOD IS OUR ...

4677. Proper 12

Matthew 13:44-46

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... Collect Holy God, you have promised us in scripture a coming Reign more precious than a buried treasure. Convince us of its exceeding value: that, forsaking the desire for the false riches of this world, we may willingly sacrifice all to possess your gracious gift. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Most compassionate God, we confess our attraction to the earthly treasures that please the flesh for a while, but pass and fade away, and to ignore the promised riches of your coming Reign, whose ...

4678. The Steadfast Power of Love

Matthew 14:13-21

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... : But this God of power is also a God of love! People: AND FROM THAT LOVE, NOT EVEN DEATH CAN SEPARATE US! Collect Creator God, you have demonstrated to us the miraculous power of love in the life and ministry of Jesus. Fill us now with this divine gift: that, reinforced by its tender might, we may become agents of your mercy and bearers of your grace. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate God, it hurts us deeply to confess how fond we are of the many kinds of earthly power ...

4679. The Apostasy of the Advantaged

Romans 9:1-29

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... : Let us exalt the God of Moses and David! People: MAY THE GOD OF CHRIST JESUS BE BLESSED FOR EVER! Collect Glorious God, you have given us advantages and blessings beyond number. Help us to keep these in proper perspective: that, looking beyond the gifts to the Giver, we make of them opportunities rather than obstacles for faith and righteousness. In the name of the Christ we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession God of infinite forgiveness, we confess that we often allow our many advantages - of power, position ...

4680. Proper 15

Exodus 16:1-36

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... ' name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Most patient God, we confess that we love to complain about our lots in life, the seeming injustices we suffer, and most any little hassle we experience, and to ignore the many benefits and blessings, graces and gifts that we continually receive from the rich bounty of your love. Forgive us our attitudes, O God; soothe our troubled minds and souls by the sustaining presence of your Holy Spirit; and soften our hearts, so that we shall be moved to share the wonderful ...

4681. Proper 22

Numbers 27:12-23, Psalm 81:1-16

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... well: that, as each generation of your servants rests from its labors, we may rise to take up the task of doing your work. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Almighty God, we confess that we too often try to rely upon our own gifts when it comes to ministry and missions in your holy name, and seek neither your divine commission nor the ordination of our fellow Christians to strengthen us in our endeavors; and we know that our efforts in your service suffer as a result. Forgive us our prideful ...

4682. Proper 22

Mt 21:33-46 · Php 3:4b-14 · Ex 20:1-20

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... LET US VOW TO SACRIFICE ALL TO CLAIM IT AS OUR OWN! Collect Sovereign God, you have promised us your glorious Reign for the future. Help us now to claim it as our own: that, preparing for its coming glories, we may become participants in its present gifts, which abound even now in our imperfect world. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Righteous God, we confess that we do not consistently keep your promised coming Reign before us as our goal, and that we settle all too eagerly for the world ...

4683. Proper 28

Matthew 25:14-30

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... of God sing praises! People: LET THE FAMILY OF GOD GIVE THANKS! Leader: Let the household of faith be glad for what God has given! People: LET US ALL BE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS OF THE MOST HIGH! Collect Creator God, you have given us a most gracious gift in the gospel. Help us to use wisely that precious treasure: that, keeping it not to ourselves, we may promote it effectively to the service of you and the salvation of the world. In the name and selfless spirit of Christ Jesus we pray. Amen Prayer of ...

4684. All Saints' Day

Matthew 5:1-12

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... increase us in holiness and lead us toward the perfect image of the Christ. Forgive us, we pray, and let us not be so contented and complacent. Stir our souls and stimulate our spirits, so that we shall be restless and dissatisfied until we exhibit all of the marks and gifts of sainthood described in your Word. In the inspiring name of Jesus we pray. Amen

4685. Thanksgiving Day

1 Kings 8:22-61, Psalm 138:1-8

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... provided us so much for which to be thankful. Let us now use this day of thanksgiving as an opportunity for renewal: that, our covenant with you reestablished, we may become your people as never before, determined to multiply your mercies and gifts for all humankind. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession God of all blessings, we confess with tremendous shame that we have used our Thanksgiving celebrations as opportunities to be self-satisfied and self-congratulating, rather than as occasions to ...

4686. Advent 1

Matthew 24:36-51

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... neither life nor death nor anything can separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord." (my translation) Your life at this moment is sustained by the Lord. Your being is utterly significant. Your decisions are received. You are pronounced free. Receive the gift of your life, and make bold to call the one who gives it, Lord! Ministers: Lord, cause us to believe this truth. Amen Message with the Children of All Ages Consider this: Ask the children to hide in the sanctuary; then, say, "Ready or not ...

4687. Advent 4

Matthew 1:18-25

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... and cakes; for cookies, fudge and treats - With a pinch of love and a peck of faith added to your sweets. It's Christmas again! That happiest time of the year. It's time to think of trimming trees and spreading Christmas cheer. It's time to mail all our gifts for home and send you our newsletter, With tales of Nineteen Sixty-two; may 'Sixty-three be better. It's Christmas again! That wonderful time of the year. It's time to think of loved ones and friends that we hold dear. It's time to cherish one another ...

4688. Christmas Eve

Luke 2:1-7

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... Christ. Ministers: We celebrate God's Presence and Power. Pastor: We open our minds to God's truth. Ministers: We open our hearts to God's love. Pastor: We praise God with our lips. Ministers: We serve God with our hands. Pastor: We offer God our gifts. Ministers: We ask God to rule our lives. Pastor: Praise the Lord! Ministers: The Lord's Name be praised! Alleluia! Amen He follows this with a prayer of praise. A Celebration of Scriptures and Carols (revise for your use) Other Scriptures Psalm 96 Isaiah 9:2 ...

4689. Epiphany 3

1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Isaiah 9:1-7, Psalm 27:1-14, Matthew 4:12-17

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... entry for Saturday, January 12, 1723. (Follow with silent meditation.) Continue with a statement, as for example: "It is easy to pray the prayer, hear the words; it is difficult to believe the truth, to accept our acceptance. The promise of God, however, is the greatest gift ever given to us." Invite the people to respond with this litany: Pastor: The Good News of Christ is that we have been set free. Ministers: We can see ourselves as we are, and know that life is good. Pastor: Each moment has something to ...

4690. Epiphany 6

Matthew 5:17-20

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... difficulty responding, talk about reasons that adults get angry, hold grudges, won't speak, wait for the other to make the first move. Use an example from your life, and how you got back together with that other person. Conclude with: "One of our greatest gifts is to receive people back after a disagreement, argument, fight - and to be received by the other." Proclamation of the Word Consider this: Focus on the danger of the righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisee. You may want to give an example of each ...

4691. Epiphany 7

Matthew 5:27-30, Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 5:33-37, Matthew 5:38-42

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... than the amount we give, or keep; for we do not give to Christ's mission for services rendered, or on the basis of what we receive for ourselves. We give as a response of thanks. As a prayer of dedication, consider this: "We have received the greatest gifts in the world. Thank you, Lord. Grant that our response in thanks may exceed our speaking about thanks, for Christ's sake, for the world's sake, for our sake." Charge to the Congregation Suggestion: I invite you to be lovers of God; for then, you will be ...

4692. Easter 6

John 14:15-31

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... want to follow the doxology with this prayer: "Gracious God, grant us so faithfully to use the money we did not give today, and the hours we did not spend in your house (mission), that our living may confirm the purpose with which we would dedicate these gifts and this hour spent in your praise; through Jesus Christ our Guide and Redeemer. Amen" (George S. Siudy, Jr.) Charge to the Congregation Suggestion: Build the charge around these two quotes: 1. "To live in hope is to live as if the future were already ...

4693. Pentecost

John 20:19-23

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... Transform Them from Cowards to Cross-bearers. Then, use these to identify the parts of worship: Celebrating The Presence of God Alleluia! Alleluia! Celebrating The Act of Forgiveness We Receive New Life! Celebrating The Word We are Listening! Celebrating Our Gifts We Are Accountable! Celebrating Our Departure We Leave for Ministry! Pastoral Invitation to the Celebration One pastor did this: He invited the people who brought their symbols of the Holy Spirit to share them with the congregation. Continue with ...

4694. Proper 6

Matthew 9:35-38

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... words, to confess our sins means "to cut them out." Be aware of which sins you are willing to cut out in the following prayer: "Almighty God, who loves us as we are, so that not one of us need remain as he/she is, we praise you for the gift of life. It's good to be alive. We know that we are loved infinitely in spite of what we have been or said. That we are to love as we have been loved. You have granted us your own Spirit of love to dwell in us. But Lord, you ...

4695. Proper 7

Matthew 10:1-42

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... spend most of the money keeping our local institution going. What and how would we give if we believed that we are accountable for every dollar we earn and spend?" You may want to follow the offering with this prayer: "We have received the greatest gift in the world. Thank you. Grant that our response in thanks may exceed our speaking about thanks, for the sake of your world." Charge to the Congregation Suggestion: One time a Chicago teenager was asked, "What does it mean to be Christlike in the twentieth ...

4696. Proper 19

Matthew 18:21-35

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... about it, we recognize that we need God's power to live an authentic life; freedom to be honest and open, released to love; joy to communicate; hope to begin again and daring to become involved in the wounds of the world. Pastor: These are gifts to be discovered in the Giver of Life. God is here as promised. Come, let us celebrate the presence and power of God! Let us celebrate life in Christ! Act of Recognizing our Humanness and Receiving New Life Suggestion: Build around the theme of forgiveness. You ...

4697. Reformation Sunday

John 8:31-41

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... reorientation away from God, others, and our best self. For the act of receiving new life, spell out the truth that Luther discovered by returning to the Scripture: "For by grace you have been saved through faith; and this is not your own doing, it is the gift of God - not because of works, lest any man [one] should boast." (Ephesians 2:8, R.S.V.) Proclamation of the Word Consider this: How would you kick-off a reformation? 1. Luther's struggle with the church. 2. Our struggle with the church - cleaning off ...

4698. Steadfast and Faithful

Genesis 9:1-17

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... marks this aspect of the Covenant. It commits us to environmental awareness and responsibility. If through Baptism we enter God’s Covenant, it is in the Eucharist that this Covenant is renewed. As a priestly community we offer, at the Lord’s Table, simple gifts of bread and wine, signs of the goodness of God’s creation. With them our prayers are lifted up: "Lord, God, transform your whole Creation by the Mystery of your Divine Word! Bring us to the fullness of your Kingdom. Come, Lord, Jesus." The ...

4699. Acceptance: The Keynote

Ruth 2:1-23

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... to fulfillment." The message is loud and clear for anyone listening. A grateful response among Christians that leads to acceptance or is a fruit of it is clearly present among God’s people today. Walls, barriers, and barricades come tumbling down in the presence of God’s gift of gratitude. Saint Paul, even in the face of the sins of the Corinthians, was able to say to them, "I give thanks to God always for you because of the grace of God which was given you in Christ Jesus ..." (1 Corinthians 1:4 ...

4700. Sovereignty: God’s Domain

Zephaniah 1:4-13

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... or as a tightly-knit group, could not save them. This does not mean they despised material goods as tainted properties from the Creator. It does mean they recognized the importance of placing them in their lives in such a way they remained God’s gifts and not little gods inhibiting spiritual growth. In the United States of America, with material blessings beyond the comprehension of much of the world, are we free to do the Lord’s work? Christ’s call to be One requires that encumbrances of materialism ...

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