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4726. The Holy Trinity

Psalm 150:1-6, Psalm 33:1-22, Psalm 29:1-11, Matthew 28:16-20, John 3:1-21, 2 Corinthians 13:1-10, 2 Corinthians 13:11-14, Deuteronomy 4:32-40, Genesis 1:1-2:3, Exodus 34:1-28

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... for - themselves. The God of the Old Testament is a God who works through his mighty word to sustain, as well as create, his children in the world. He blesses the Israel-ites because he loves them, and they, in their turn, must fulfill his commandments, if they are to continue as the blessed people of God. 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 (R); 13:(5-10) 11-14 (E); 13:11-14 (L); 13:5-14 (C) These are the last verses in Paul's second letter to the Corinthians, coming at the end of his discourse to them to be ...

4727. Proper 4

Deuteronomy 11:1-32, Genesis 12:1-8, Matthew 7:15-23, Matthew 7:24-29, Romans 3:21-31, Psalm 31:1-24, Psalm 33:1-22

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... going toward the Negeb." The conclusion of this story is but the beginning of the fuller story of God and his people of Israel. Romans 3:21-25a, 28 (R, E); 3:21-25a, 27-28 (L); 3:21-28 (C) This selection begins the semi-continuous reading of Romans for almost four months (sixteen weeks), and has no direct connection with the Old Testament reading or the Gospel for the Day. This particular lesson, however, does complement both Old Testament and the Gospel readings in that it states that God has fashioned ...

4728. Pentecost 4

Psalm 100:1-5, Genesis 25:19-34, Exodus 19:1-25, Romans 5:1-11, Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-42

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THEOLOGICAL CLUE The eschatological stance of the church year continues to throw its theological aura around the assigned readings for the day. It insists that the call to the ministry of the church and the proclamation of the gospel began with the calling and naming of the disciples, and that the church must establish evangelism as its outward thrust and ...

4729. Proper 11 & Pentecost 11

Isaiah 44:6-23, Psalm 103:1-22, Psalm 86:1-17, Exodus 3:1-22, Romans 8:18-27, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

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... if it is misunderstood, by both "wheat" and "weeds." 4. Repent and serve. Repentance is a spiritual phenomenon, a gift of grace, that turns people and their lives around - toward God and the business of the kingdom, which is loving service, not judgment. Repentance is a continuing process for those who are "in Christ;" it will occur daily for the rest of their lives, so that people may live in "blessed assurance" and serve the Lord as bong as they live. That's what the parable of the wheat and the weeds is ...

4730. Proper 20 & Pentecost 18

Matthew 20:1-16, Philippians 1:12-30, Philippians 1:1-11, Exodus 32:1-33:6, Jonah 4:1-11, Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 145:1-21, Psalm 106:1-48

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THEOLOGICAL CLUE Although the church year eschatological framework remains in place on this Sunday, it would continue to be almost imperceptible without the influence of the readings for the day. In particular, it is the Gospel for the Day, the parable of the "householder," who goes out to the market place again and again to hire day-laborers to work in his vineyard, that casts the eschatological ...

4731. Proper 21 & Pentecost 19

Ezekiel 18:1-32, Psalm 25:1-22, Psalm 99:1-9, Exodus 32:1-33:6, Philippians 2:1-11, Philippians 2:12-18, Matthew 21:28-32

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... . Any congregation where these lessons have been read as the basis for a preaching series should be richer for the experience and ought to have deepened its understanding of the Exodus, as well as its implications for the Christian faith. In this reading, a continuation of last Sunday's lesson, God has informed Moses about the golden calf and threatens the people of Israel with destruction. Moses pleads with God to have mercy upon them, and God agrees to withhold his wrath, sending Moses to deal with the ...

4732. Pentecost 24

Mal 1:6-14, Lev 2:1-16, Mic 3:1-12, Am 5:18-27, Ru 4:1-1, 1Th 2:1-16, 4:13-5:11, Mt 23 and 25:1-13

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... to the theological compatibility of all three readings of the first half of the church year. Matthew 23:1-12 (R, E, C) In this chapter of Matthew, Jesus' attack on the scribes and Pharisees begins emphatically in his address to "the crowds," but continues to pick up steam as the chapter progresses. He regards the office of the scribes and Pharisees quite highly; they are the keepers of the Hebrew tradition, because "they occupy the seat of Moses." This means that their teachings should be heard and followed ...

4733. Now Thank We All Our God

Luke 17:11-19

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Erskine White

... city became too crowded and food was in short supply. Then, a famine hit and a terrible plague and Eilenburg became a giant morgue. In one year alone, Pastor Rinkart conducted funerals for 4,500 people, including his own wife. The war dragged on; the suffering continued. Yet through it all, he never lost courage or faith and even during the darkest days of Eilenburg's agony, sat down and wrote this table grace for his children: Now thank we all our God, with hearts and hands and voices, Who wondrous things ...

4734. Three Arrows

1 Samuel 20:1-42

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... feast of the new moon was approaching, the two lads met in a field. In this meeting under the open sky they were safe from the prying ears of spies. They met to reaffirm their covenant of friendship, and devised a test to see if David should continue in Saul’s court. David suggested to Jonathan that he leave the king’s table for a few days. Israel’s kings usually ate with only their closest advisors. In Saul’s case, he dined with his son Jonathan, his general Abner, and his lyre player, David. No ...

4735. A Dynasty of Destiny

2 Samuel 7:1-17

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... band of tribes into a united nation called Israel. Sitting alone one night, David wondered what would happen to his empire when he went the way of all flesh. He longed to be assured that the worship of God and rule by one of his sons would continue. He called for Nathan the prophet. We know little about Nathan, but we do know that he was honest and stern, and his character bears a close similarity to that prophetic giant Samuel. Nathan told David that while he would not be permitted to build God a temple ...

4736. Summary

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... , nails pierced his hands - and a sword pierced my heart. But, I’m not bitter. I don’t understand it, but I know it was all a part of God’s plan. The world today seems just as dark as it was when Jesus was born. Violence, war, and evil continue to lure us away from the love which Jesus lived and taught. But, on this Holy Night of his birth I am sure of only one thing. The Light has come, and nothing ... nothing ... nothing on this earth can overcome the Light! The Light has come ... the Light is here ...

4737. The Daniel Diet

Daniel 1:1-21

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Bill Bouknight

... is "zeroeem," which means literally "food that comes from seeds." So, he was eating fruit, vegetables, and grains. At the end of the ten days, Daniel and his friends looked much better than the other group. So, the king's guard allowed Daniel and his friends to continue on their special diet. By the way, here at the beginning of the year, lots of folks go on a diet. Millions of dollars are being made in the diet industry, by Dr. Adkins and Jennie Craig and even by the Cabbage Soup diet. I hear one ...

4738. The One Who Made His Cross

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... man meeting with such violence. Anna From the sounds of it, the crowd is getting angry. We had better stay in here, Barnabas. Bolt the door. There’s nothing to be done except to wait. Best that we not get involved. (LIGHTS OUT) (Crowd’s shouting continues) Act II Scene 2 (1-2 ON - SLOWLY TO MEDIUM BRIGHT) Silas (Sitting at table. Knock at door) Enter. It’s open. Justus, what a surprise. Justus I was hoping I might find you here ... working late? Silas I’m here, but not working. Justus Business ...

4739. The Secret Story of Gabriel

Luke 1:26-38

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... into God’s office. "I’ve got it," he said. "I’ve got just the campaign You need, God! You’ll love it, and You’ll thank Your lucky stars that You gave this account to Peace and Goodwill Associates! "You have to remember," Gabriel continued, "that this will be the most extraordinary event in the history of the world. God Himself is coming to earth! So what You need is the most awesome, most elaborate advertising campaign ever imagined. Money is no object. Your Child deserves nothing but the best ...

4740. Some Assembly Required

Malachi 2:17--3:5

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... shallow and superficial religion can become. For those churches and those Christians, the Christmas story is over just as the Christmas shopping season is over, and it’s back to business as usual. But in our text from Luke, we see how the story of Jesus continues. We see that even Mary is not given very long to bask in the afterglow of that glorious and mysterious night. Now Joseph and Mary are in Jerusalem, to present their firstborn in the temple and to offer a sacrifice according to the Law. And while ...

4741. Remaining Faithful to the Lord

Matthew 11:1-19

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James Wilson

... name of the Lord! Collect O Lord, help us to remember it will not be the earthly pleasures by which we are judged, but by Your standards and the Cross. Help us keep our hearts turned toward You, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, as we continue our journey toward Christmas, we are so aware there is much in the world to deafen our ears to the sound of angel anthems or to blind our eyes to the star that would guide us to the manger. Lord, forgive us when we let the world distract us ...

4742. Stop, Look, and Listen

Hebrews 10:20

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... sign. It is yellow and shaped like a triangle. It means that if your father comes to another road and he sees this sign, he must slow down. If he sees another car coming, he must stop. But if he sees no cars coming, he may speed up again and continue on his way. This baptismal font is like a sign, too. It reminds us of God's love for each of us. Just as we use water to wash ourselves, the water used in baptism shows us how God washes away our sins. Then God gives us a "squeaky clean ...

4743. Memorial Day

Proverbs 10:7

Children's Sermon

... carefully for a few moments. Now put them back in the sack. What do you remember about your article? (Allow a few minutes for conversation.) Remembering is not always easy, is it? We have to practice it. That's why we have Memorial Day - to remember our dead; to continue to make them part of us. This flag reminds us of our country. And this day reminds us that we are to be thankful for people in our past. Some day maybe someone will be thankful for us. Thanks, Kids, for coming up. Now you may return. An ...

4744. Flower Sharing Sunday

Children's Sermon

... his love with us. The flowers were brought to the church by families who wanted to share the product of their gardens so that all persons in the church could see and appreciate the beauty of the flowers. But there is more. Following the service the sharing continues as the flowers are taken to people who are ill or old and unable to be present. The children might be asked to tell about how they share - like sharing a smile with someone or sharing time with a grandparent. Sharing can be a "ministry" in the ...

4745. Advent 3

Isaiah 35:1-10, Psalm 146:1-10

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... travelers on a holy journey toward wholeness and peace. Amen Prayer of Confession God of gracious sensitivity, we confess that we tend to resign ourselves to the captivities and deserts of life, and fail to avail ourselves of the holy ways to freedom and life, wholeness and peace that you continually provide, especially in the coming Christ. Forgive us, we pray, and help us this Advent season to prepare ourselves for the holy Way that leads to restoration, renewal, and redemption. In his name we pray. Amen

4746. Advent 3

James 5:7-12

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... "sweetness and light": that, made aware that the Christ event means not only justification for the righteous but judgment for the unjust, we may consciously side as he did with the poor and the meek. Amen Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that we continually lose sight of your bias toward the poor, the oppressed, the needy, the hungry, and the dispossessed, and try our best to make your gospel a comfort even to those upon whom Jesus pronounced "woes." Forgive us, we pray, and help us to adopt ...

4747. Baptism of our Lord

Acts 10:23b-48

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... anointed and empowered as Jesus was at his baptism, we also may serve you in righteousness to the glory of your coming Reign and the honor of the one who established it. In his name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Merciful God, we confess that we continually make the mistake of trying to live and to minister "under our own steam," instead of opening ourselves to the working and direction of your Holy Spirit. Forgive us, we pray, and help us to take to heart the image of Jesus and to model ourselves after ...

4748. Epiphany 6

1 Corinthians 3:1-23

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Theme: Misplaced affections Exegetical note Paul continues to concern himself with the party loyalties that have arisen at Corinth, and perhaps the charge that his teachings have been too simplistic, especially as compared to the professional rhetoricians who abounded and appealed to the affections of the "mere mortals" who were "still of the flesh." In the process ...

4749. Epiphany 8

Matthew 5:38-42

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Theme: Emulating God's love Exegetical note These last two of Jesus's so-called antitheses ("You have heard it said..., but I say ...") continue Jesus' radicalization of the righteousness of (in the first instance) the Old Testament statutes and (in the second) conventional wisdom. The closing demand for perfection (v. 48) should not be taken literally or our of context, but in light of vv. 43ff., as an exhortation to emulate God's perfect ...

4750. Good Friday

Hebrews 4:14-5:10

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... effects in obedience to your will. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Most gracious God, it troubles us to admit, to you or ourselves, just how self-righteous we are, trusting in our basic human goodness rather than your divine grace, and how we continue to wallow in sin as a result. Forgive us, we pray, and turn our attention back to the holy work of Christ Jesus, our perfect high priest, and his offering to you. Convince us at last that, if we are worthy and acceptable in your eyes, it ...

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4726. The Holy Trinity

Psalm 150:1-6, Psalm 33:1-22, Psalm 29:1-11, Matthew 28:16-20, John 3:1-21, 2 Corinthians 13:1-10, 2 Corinthians 13:11-14, Deuteronomy 4:32-40, Genesis 1:1-2:3, Exodus 34:1-28

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4727. Proper 4

Deuteronomy 11:1-32, Genesis 12:1-8, Matthew 7:15-23, Matthew 7:24-29, Romans 3:21-31, Psalm 31:1-24, Psalm 33:1-22

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4728. Pentecost 4

Psalm 100:1-5, Genesis 25:19-34, Exodus 19:1-25, Romans 5:1-11, Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-42

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4729. Proper 11 & Pentecost 11

Isaiah 44:6-23, Psalm 103:1-22, Psalm 86:1-17, Exodus 3:1-22, Romans 8:18-27, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

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4730. Proper 20 & Pentecost 18

Matthew 20:1-16, Philippians 1:12-30, Philippians 1:1-11, Exodus 32:1-33:6, Jonah 4:1-11, Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 145:1-21, Psalm 106:1-48

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4731. Proper 21 & Pentecost 19

Ezekiel 18:1-32, Psalm 25:1-22, Psalm 99:1-9, Exodus 32:1-33:6, Philippians 2:1-11, Philippians 2:12-18, Matthew 21:28-32

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4732. Pentecost 24

Mal 1:6-14, Lev 2:1-16, Mic 3:1-12, Am 5:18-27, Ru 4:1-1, 1Th 2:1-16, 4:13-5:11, Mt 23 and 25:1-13

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4733. Now Thank We All Our God

Luke 17:11-19

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Erskine White