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451. Proper 20

Luke 16:1-15

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Dennis Koch

... others. When the master figured out what was going on he commended the steward for his shrewdness, but he still fired him! There is no substitute for integrity. Lord, you have made us rich by the standards which really count. Teach us to use the wealth of our talents and abilities with all of the skill which we can muster. Help us to apply our fullest attention to detail and all of our best efforts to the mission field which is our daily life. Make us faithful in all matters, large and small. Help us to ...

452. Would We Rather Be Comfortable Or Comforted?

Matthew 11:1-19

Sermon

Mark Radecke

... perceived demand to stay on top of everything. Afraid of inadequacy, yet wanting to help. Afraid of giving away too much -- of money or of self -- yet wanting to be good stewards. Afraid of mediocrity in ministry, yet reluctant to make the commitments of time, talent and treasure that make excellence achievable. To you -- precisely to you -- in this your affliction, God comes to you. The signs of his coming are hidden, as they were hidden to the people in the time of Isaiah, Jesus and John. But now as well ...

453. The Man From Galilee III: The Touch Of His Hand

Matthew 8:14-17

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... down become hands used for lifting up. How will you use your hands? There were two young men who wanted to become artists. Neither of them had the money to go to school. While both of them wanted to paint, one of them knew the other clearly had more talent. So he offered to work while his friend went to school. The student studied and learned, while the other worked long and hard in the heat of the sun. With the passing of time the hands of the artist became skilled, while the hands of the laborer became ...

454. Anger - Eleven Ways To Blow Up, Seven Ways To Cool Off

Matthew 5:21-26

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R. Curtis Fussell

... the way you do, start shouting and yelling at them. This is particularly effective for creating miserable homes in which to live. 9. If you want to be angry, worship money and possessions. Remember, it is the almighty dollar that demands your time and talent. Always seek to make more money than your brother, your sister, and your friends. Be outrageously envious of the money and things they have. And, of course, always use people in whatever way you can to gain all the money and possessions you worship ...

455. Pride: The Deadliest of the Seven Deadly Sins

Luke 18:9-14

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R. Curtis Fussell

... bent to the ground. He rubbed each of them and the city boy saw that the tall one was almost empty of seeds. But the one bent to the ground was full of the promise of a rich harvest.4 Someone has said we would do well to wear our talents like a pocket watch -- to keep them hidden and only pull them out when someone is in need. Jesus tells the story of two men who went to the Temple to worship God, a Pharisee and a tax collector. The Pharisee was a model of faith. He worshiped regularly, served ...

456. Going Ahead Anyway

Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:13-18

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William B. Kincaid, III

... various reasons but that hasn't kept Jimmy Carter from driving nails and painting walls for Habitat for Humanity. There may never be widespread peace in the Middle East, but that hasn't stopped any number of people from devoting their time and talents toward creating pockets and places of peace. College and professional sports are riddled with cheaters, but that hasn't kept some people from playing by the rules. People responsible for things like Pan Am Flight 103 and the Oklahoma City bombing will continue ...

457. Essential Personnel!

Matthew 4:18-22

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William B. Kincaid, III

... me, and you will fish for people." And they did! They were fishermen before, they were fishermen afterwards, but with Jesus the focus and priorities changed. Jesus says to you and me, "Follow me. You are essential personnel. Come as you are. Bring whatever gifts and talents you have and use them in my name. Bring your excitement and enthusiasm and I will channel them in the right direction. Bring your commitment and I will show you a place where you can make a difference. Bring your love and hope and watch ...

458. Growing No Feathers

Exodus 3:1-22

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... very good with words." None of these excuses worked. Moses was God's choice even though he was not a natural for the job. He was a Hebrew raised in an Egyptian home and married into a Midianite family. He had, by his own admission, no answers, no authority, no talent for making speeches. Moses wasn't looking for the job. He was drafted. He seemed an unlikely candidate, but he was exactly who God was looking for. It didn't have so much to do with the timing in Moses' life as it had to do with God's timing ...

459. Easter 3

1 Peter 1:13-2:3, Acts 2:42-47, Luke 24:13-35

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Russell F. Anderson

... are broken. The word "religion" indicates that which binds together. The early Christian community was tied together by its common bond Jesus Christ. Their love for and loyalty to their risen Lord and Savior tied them to one another. They freely gave of their time, talents and treasure because they all belonged to God through Jesus Christ, who had redeemed them from the power of sin. Some people are too cynical and selfish to feel the common bond with other humans. We see such a character in the person of ...

460. Proper 13

Romans 8:28-39, Isaiah 55:1-13, Genesis 32:22-32, Matthew 14:13-21

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Russell F. Anderson

... only five loaves and two fish" (v. 17). The disciples were looking for an excuse to send the crowd away. Their meager provisions did look woefully inadequate, but had they not recently witnessed miraculous things from the hand of Jesus? Our excuses keep us from investing our talents in the lives of others. Offer it to Jesus. Jesus asked that the five loaves and two fish be brought to him. If we offer up to Jesus all that we have, whether it be much or little, Christ blesses it and multiplies its effect. God ...

461. The Wisemen

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... it. So, I opened with an introduction in mynormal style to establish why I was reading the story!Second, to try to minimize the "reading" feel of the story,I worked on differing voices for the various characters. AndI had quite a few! I discovered I was not as talented atthat as the readers on the state radio network's "Chapter aDay" program. Here is a good example of why a story sermon fromsomeone else's hand will never be as good as your own inyour own church! Matthew 2:1-12 I hate it when Christmas is ...

462. The Righteous

Sermon

John A. Terry

... to play better and better. It was in 1985 that singer/songwriter Bob Geldof organized the Live Aid benefit concert to feed the hungry. Geldof, lead singer of a rock group with the marvelous name of "Boomtown Rats," recruited the cream of British pop talent to record a song he co-wrote called "Do They Know It's Christmas?" Then he helped organize the dual continent Live Aid extravaganza which raised several million dollars. The theme song of that was "We Are the World." When receiving a reward for this ...

463. Church As Redemptive Community

Acts 4:32-37

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E. Carver McGriff

... who said he's discovered that there are a few ministers he calls "church destroyers." These are clergy who seem to cause trouble wherever they go. And he said there are a few churches which he calls "pastor crunchers" because no matter how bright and talented and enthusiastic the pastor who is sent there, he or she soon becomes discouraged about ministry and the church. He said some day he's going to appoint a church destroyer to a pastor cruncher, then stand back and see what happens. It doesn't have ...

464. Lyrics For The Centuries

2 Samuel 1:1-16

Sermon

Arthur H. Kolsti

... in the community of faith. As a small boy David probably learned to play the harp as a means of earning a livelihood. As the youngest son in a large family he would receive no inheritance. That went to the oldest son. David's talent probably suggested the vocation of minstrel. Such musicians not only entertained as they do today, they also accompanied the prophetic groups who danced ecstatically, like the proverbial whirling dervishes of the Middle East. When David entered the court of Saul, it was as a ...

465. Lasting Impressions

Sermon

Timothy J. Smith

... do so. There was no pressure on them to return the money. "I thank God for the chance to show my gratitude for all God has provided for me," Sudha says of the experience. "Each of us has the opportunity to show our gratitude by giving our time, talents, and support to help others." What an example and witness for others! She was someone who learned that a good name and reputation was of greater worth than silver or gold. Since both the rich and poor have something in common, "the Lord is the maker of them ...

466. By What Authority?

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... it is let loose in human life. Our environment is suffering from economic exploitation resulting from greed. A passion for wealth has produced a disregard for the world of nature and human survival. Greed can be so destructive to human life. Tonya Harding is a talented and gifted figure skater who competed recently for an Olympic gold metal. She was surrounded by vultures who wanted a share in the pot of gold that she might win at Lillehammer. Her mother, who had been married seven times, stood at rink-side ...

467. God Is Down To Earth

John 1:1-18

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John A. Stroman

... degrees, as well as being an authority on Bach and a master at the organ. The world appreciated him, not for his intellectual capacity, but for being down-to-earth in his servanthood to the people of Africa. The world's memorable people are not only talented, but down-to-earth and approachable. In Christ, God is approachable. It was by the incarnation that God came to the earth, becoming accessible to all. This text, John 1:14, about the Word becoming flesh and dwelling among us with grace and truth, is ...

468. He Abides In Us

John 15:1-17

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... quite different from what most of us expect. We have our own standards of judgment. They are not necessarily like God's. For example, we may know of two quadriplegics. One remains completely helpless, sits in the chair, or lies in bed. The other is a talented and gifted painter, who does beautiful landscapes by taking the paint brush into the mouth to achieve his work. We may compare only the two, and we miss the fact that the painter also puts to shame a whole bevy of people who produce nothing worthwhile ...

469. The Miraculous Power of Love

Matthew 14:13-21

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Dennis Koch

... 11 or OT 18 Five loaves of bread. Two fish. Hundreds of hungry people. Sounds like a recipe for a miracle. Simple is always best, isn't it, Lord? You take small, ordinary things and transform them into miracles. This is something to remember. We have simple gifts and talents. It makes us self-conscious to think about them. So help us to focus on what you can do, not on what we can or cannot do. Help us to remember that there are many recipes yet to be created, and teach us to trust that you will make ...

470. Preserving vs. Promoting the Gospel

Matthew 25:14-30

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Dennis Koch

... Prayer for Proper 28, Pentecost 26, or OT 33 Lord God, Creator of the universe, you are the Holy One in our midst. We give you honor and glory and praise! We joyfully acknowledge that you have blessed each person here with a unique blend of gifts. Every talent represented here is important. The contribution of every person is essential for the success of our community. No one is to be left out, for together we are the Body of Christ in the world. Your grace makes it possible for us to make a difference in ...

471. Lip-service vs. True Service

Matthew 7:21-29

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Dennis Koch

... goes so far. The product must prove itself. Name recognition will not be enough to enter the kingdom of heaven. Saying "Lord, Lord" may open the door but only a faithful life will allow a person to enter. Help us to be faithful to you by using our gifts and talents to help others who are in need. As we are faithful in small things, move us into larger areas of responsibility. We are ready to continue our faith journey. Lord, help us. Amen.

472. The Righteous

Psalm 107:1-43

Sermon

John A. Terry

473. We Come to Jesus for Rest

Mark 6:30-44

Bulletin Aid

RobertT D. Ingram

... down by a copier for the worship bulletin covers. Doing such a sketch on a computer with a color printer would allow for the production of bulletin covers in color, although this latter process would not be nearly as fast as on a copier. Anthems and Special Music Let Us Talents and Tongues Employ Praise the One Who Breaks the Darkness There's a Wideness in God's Mercy Organ and Other Keyboard Music Come, My Way, My Truth, My Life (The Call)

474. Bread of Another Kind (Bread of Life II)

John 6:25-59

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... life.” Second question: Who really spoke these words? Many, probably the majority of Christians, think Jesus said them, and with good reason. It’s in the Bible, and whatever the Bible says is true. Many are attracted to people who boastfully publicize their talents. And there are millions who have found Jesus to be their real but invisible companion in life. For them Jesus is the Bread of Life. I affirm wholeheartedly that for all believers Jesus is the Bread of Life. Nevertheless, I am one who prefers ...

475. What Can I Do for You?

Mark 10:35-45

Sermon

Thomas Peterson

... as Jesus was, we go deeper. “But, even so, having shown you how, I cannot guarantee you that you will get what you want. You may have neuroses in you that are beyond your control, or they may be in your mate; there’s a great amount of talent out there; and, happiness cannot be promised.” We know that any of these things is beyond guarantee. Life, the breaks, God all sorts of forces enter to determine who wins, how things turn out, and whether a person can be happy. This much we can give: everything ...

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