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4726. Let’s Face It
Matthew 25:1-13
Sermon
Michael L. Sherer
... he died, speaking to a crowded room of followers, "Longevity is a thing much to be desired. I’d like to live a long, long time, but if I don’t, I’m ready to meet God ... because mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord ..." "Lord strengthen me, that I may dread The grave as little as my bed ..." As Jesus’ followers, we must get things settled between God and us concerning our departure from this earth. Much as we might crave longevity, much as we have learned to love this life, we can ...
Sermon
Dennis Kastens
... Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you." And when he had said this ... ’s portrait as Judas in his great picture. After he had done this, his work was complete except for the face of our blessed Lord. It was da Vinci’s ambition to paint the noblest and most perfect portrait of Christ that had ever been put on canvas; but ...
4728. The Sin of Judging
Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:24-30
Sermon
Dennis Kastens
... not as many as have fallen by the tongue." False, misinformed, bribed, and prejudiced witnesses did the same with our Lord Jesus. Here we are not talking about the ignorant rabble, but about men experienced in jurisprudence. Jesus was tried first ... adultery, was brought to Jesus; her accusers, the Pharisees, were about as intent on killing her as they were anxious to entrap our Lord. Now Jesus did not condone what she had done, but he knew that these men were not blameless either. "He that is without sin among ...
Sermon
Dennis Kastens
... feeling of inadequacy deep within which causes us to be pushy and desirious of recognition. Whatever the cause, audacity and bravado reflect the restlessness within. When the disciples were out in the middle of the Sea of Galilee, they heard Jesus’ voice. It was Peter who said, "Lord, if it is you, bid me come to you on the water." When Jesus said, "Come," Peter got out of the boat and went to Jesus. Perhaps he wanted to show the rest of the apostles that if Jesus could walk on the water, he could also ...
Sermon
John R. Brokhoff
... life drops out, we ask the same question. God the Ruler At a time when the world and the devil seem to be in control of our lives and world, God’s Word in our text assures us that God is our king. Our text begins, "Thus says the Lord, the King of Israel ..." The Exiles needed this message, for they had evidence to think otherwise. Just look at their plight: slaves under a pagan power. The gods of the Babylonians gave them victory and prosperity. Are these gods stronger and more benevolent than the God of ...
Sermon
John R. Brokhoff
... thou hast kept for him this great and steadfast love, and hast given him a son to sit on his throne this day. And now, O Lord my God, thou hast made thy servant king in place of David my father, although I am but a little child; I do not know how ... is the personification of truth and the very Son of God. To have truth is to have wisdom. Daily we should pray, "Come into my mind, Lord Jesus. Come into my mind to stay." Another way to acquire wisdom is to receive the Holy Spirit. He is God who abides in us. Jesus ...
Sermon
Richard F. Bansemer
... of the words again: "All flesh is grass ... Beauty is like a fading flower ... the people is grass." Those are the kinds of poetic descriptions common to humanity. There is a note of despair and frustration. It’s as if the prophet were saying: "What’s the use, Lord, we’re nothing anyway you look at it. One scorching breath from your mouth and all we amount to is a wisp of smoke. Why bother to cry, to preach, to teach, to build the highway in the wilderness, to prepare your way." That’s easy for us ...
4733. Elijah’s If
Mark 9:2-13, 2 Kings 2:1-18
Drama
Richard F. Bansemer
... the sixth sense, or a seventh, or a hundredth. Those who have eyes can see. If we have ears, we can hear. In the breaking of bread and the drinking of wine we use every sense we have, but only those who have eyes to see will really see the Lord. Only those who have ears to hear will really hear his message. Elisha and Peter. We are indebted to them. Neither one accepted the greatness of his experience as the last message to him from God. There is more. There is always more. None of us dares stop where we ...
Sermon
Peter Rudowski
... shattered. All is gone. The disciples are now left with the problem of trying to put together the reality of a dead man and a promise of one who was to rule over their lives. Can that possibly be done? The odds of bringing a dead Jesus to a living Lord are nil. Life comes to a crashing halt. It is the same feeling as that which the young couple had when they realized that what they had depended upon for a vacation was gone. We can understand the feelings of these disciples. We have them too. We too have a ...
4735. Pardon for Sin
Romans 5:12-21
Sermon
Dennis Kastens
... master henceforth of our lives. Once we ask, the miracle follows. The Scripture says, As many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to as many as believed on his name. And again, "All that call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved." And once more, his personal invitation, "Behold I stand at the door and knock; if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come into him." (Revelation 3:20) To be perfectly clear, we receive his merits not merely when we believe that ...
4736. Amazing Grace
Romans 3:21-31
Sermon
Robert G. Tuttle
... give us. Kung continues that "through grace alone" was never meant to exclude good works. We are not saved by good works but by grace - and the works of love inevitably follow a valid experience of grace (or grace is denied). "Not those that say Lord, Lord, but that those that do the will of my Father in Heaven." Hans Kung quotes Paul’s triumphant declaration of the victory of grace throughout the situations of a difficult but glorious life: Harrassed on all sides, but not crushed; plagued in doubt, but ...
Sermon
Hubert Beck
... want to chuck everything and let come what may without care or concern. That’s when we need to see again the glory of the Lord revealed, for in God’s presence among us we find the very heart of our motivation for life. Or, to use the suggestion of the title ... daily watchword for in him, as the Epiphany theme points out, the fullness of God is revealed and the glory of the Lord illuminates every hour and day and month and year of our life. "The unsearchable riches of Christ" alone can enrich the impoverished ...
4738. The Importance of Unity
1 Corinthians 1:10-17
Sermon
Hubert Beck
... that. So Epiphany is a very good time to consider a text like this, for the suggestion is clearly made that God’s glory is seen in the unity of the church. Any time the church engages in its own internal power-plays and argumentation, the church is betraying its Lord and emptying the cross of Christ of its power to unify the people of God by exposing them to the unifying love of God. Any time our eyes leave Christ, and we are left on our own resources, we can bank on the strife breaking out again. To keep ...
4739. Christian Maturity
1 Corinthians 3:1-23
Bulletin Aid
James Wilson
... that one day You might move us from the milk of spiritual infants to the solid food of adults. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we have allowed ourselves to become involved in the childlike bickering and petty divisions that would divide the Body of Christ. Forgive us, Lord, and help us to mature and develop the wisdom to know when to stand firm and when to extend the same freedom of opinion we would claim for ourselves. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns "Morning Has Broken" "Jesus ...
4740. God Knows The Thoughts Of Our Hearts
Matthew 5:33-37, Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 5:27-30, Matthew 5:21-26, Matthew 5:17-20
Bulletin Aid
James Wilson
... : God knows all that we are and in Christ loves and accepts us. People: Then let us walk in Christ's name, sharing God's love wherever we go. Leader: And let us sing out and give praise for God's merciful love! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, You know even the deepest thoughts in our hearts yet in Your mercy You love us. Give us the strength to love and accept others even as You have loved and forgiven us. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession ...
4741. The Temple of God
1 Corinthians 3:1-23
Bulletin Aid
James Wilson
... Collect O God, what joy we feel as we come to understand that when Jesus promised the Temple would be rebuilt in three days You meant for Your throne to be in our hearts. We welcome You, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we have not taken seriously Your promise to dwell within our hearts and to be with us in every facet of our lives. So often we have gone places You would not have led us and done things You would not have had us do, and we dragged ...
4742. Temptation
Matthew 4:1-11
Bulletin Aid
James Wilson
... ! Collect O God, there are so many temptations in this world, and some of them seem so much like the ways You might have us to travel. Give us the wisdom, God, to discern between evil and truth. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we would be great in the faith but somehow we have failed to see the importance of being faithful in the little things. And like children we cry out for more responsibility but so often we fail to be responsible with what You have already entrusted to us ...
4743. THE AGE OF ANXIETY
Illustration
John H. Krahn
... not lack the needful things of this earth. When we are anxious over daily concerns, it often has a paralyzing effect on our religious life. Worrying about items of food and clothing directs our life inward toward ourselves rather than outward toward the Lord. In his sermon the Lord does not speak out against working, or planning, or saving for the future. But our obsession with having the so-called better things in life and the increased amount of time it now takes to be able to afford them, has, too often ...
4744. Life Of Faith
Matthew 9:9-13
Bulletin Aid
James Wilson
... of God's standard. Leader: Yet Christ came to redeem the lost and to bring forgiveness for sin. People: So what must we who have gone astray sacrifice to be forgiven? Leader: Lift your hearts together in faith! In Christ we are forgiven! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, Almighty Sustainer of all the Universe, in Christ You opened the door for us to receive Your mercy and grace through exercising our faith in You. We praise You ...
Bulletin Aid
James Wilson
... : In God's eyes through Christ we are all washed as white as snow. People: But can the soiled be made fresh or the old be made new again? Leader: All things are possible with God so lift up your hearts in praise! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, the wonder of Your salvation challenges all that the world would teach is reasonable. It was Your love that came and offered us new hope and salvation. We praise You ...
4746. The Therapy of Song
1 Samuel 16:14-23, Exodus 15:1-21, Psalm 5:1-12
Sermon
Robert Noblett
... thee, and watch. (Psalm 5:1-3) But it ends like this: But let all who take refuge in thee rejoice, let them ever sing for joy; and do thou defend them, that those who love thy name may exult in thee. For thou dost bless the righteous, O Lord; thou dost cover him with favor as with a shield. (Psalm 5:11-12) One of our Christian liturgical practices, somewhat in evidence but still relatively rare, is that of singing at our funeral services. It is to be encouraged. For the act of singing rescues our grief from ...
4747. Habakkuk
Habakkuk 3:1-19
Sermon
Warren Thomas Smith
... or the sword. In the midst of this affliction, Habakkuk affirmed, Though the fig tree do not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off ... yet! will rejoice in the Lord, I will joy in the God of my salvation. Here is gratitude! Our gospel speaks of joy - joy regardless of external circumstances. Thanksgiving is mentioned sixty-four times in the Old Testament. It is part of Israel’s life and thought. Those matchless psalms: "Enter ...
4748. God's Glory
John 11:1-45
Bulletin Aid
James Wilson
... around us. Leader: Then let us gather in song and praise for all the world to hear! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, You so wonderfully open the hearts and minds of Your children. Touch us, Lord, that the eyes of our spirit might see more clearly the ways You would have us go and serve. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we fail to pray. Forgive us, Lord, for the times we did not seek Your will; or for the times we had so little faith we would not pray; or for ...
Bulletin Aid
James Wilson
... Christ might be glorified forever. Leader: Then let our hearts sing out with praise for God's mercy and grace! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, with the gift of the Holy Spirit You have extended to all who would receive it eternal life. Touch us anew, Lord, and help us to see the areas we need to submit to Your will. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we seem to choose the ways of the world and ignore all of those ways You came to teach us. So often we would ...
Sermon
John R. Brokhoff
... for a large part of prayer is petition. We need to come to the point Peter did when while slipping down into the sea. He cried, "Lord, save me." This is what Jesus taught us to do to get help. He said, "Ask and you shall receive." At another time, the Bible ... How about that for good news to those in a storm of life? But, what a tragedy that we do not take everything to the Lord in prayer. Yes, Jesus makes house calls. Our text assures us of that. Our experience confirms it. When he enters the house of our ...
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