Synonyms: touch, feel, sense of touch, tactile sense, tactility, contact, using one's hands, sensation, sense, suspicion, sneaking suspicion, notion, inkling, hunch, fancy, apprehension, presentiment, premonition, foreboding, love, care, affection, fondness, tenderness, warmth, warmness, emotion, sentiment, emotional state, compassion, sympathy, empathy, fellow feeling, understanding, concern, solicitude, solicitousness, tender-heartedness, brotherly love, sensibilities, sensitivities, self-esteem, ego, pride, opinion, belief, view, impression, intuition, instinct, estimation, guess, theory, hypothesis, thought, way of thinking, point of view, atmosphere, ambience, aura, air, mood, climate, character, overtone, undertone, tenor, spirit, quality, flavour, colour, aptitude, knack, flair, bent, talent, gift, skill, art, trick, faculty, ability, propensity, inclination, sensitive, warm, warm-hearted, tender, tender-hearted, caring, soft-hearted, sympathetic, compassionate, empathetic, responsive, receptive, intuitive, thoughtful
Antonyms: bad feeling, acrimony, animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, bitterness, detestation, disgust, dislike, disrelish, enmity, friction, grievances, grudges, hatred, hostility, loathing, malevolence, malice
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Dean Lueking
... with our mind. That means respect for the intellect, and obedience in putting our brains to work on the hard questions that vex, challenge, and interest people in our time. The church must outthink the secular world. To do so, minds must be open and responsive as good stewards of the Creator’s gifts. Too often the church is seen otherwise, as the haven of escape from hard questions. The Gospel we proclaim, to be sure, is simple and straight-forward. It must always be powerful because it is clear, whether ...
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... to the needy, the alienation and polarization in our society, disease and crime are routine - daily grist for the newspaper mills. We also hear how differently it is to make any offering or sacrifice to the Lord. Joel might ask, "Upon whom does the responsibility rest? Upon whom do you see the judgment?" Do we want to project the problem to ask, as they asked Jesus, "Who sinned that this should happen? Did they sin or did their parents before them?" One of the distinctions between biblical literature and ...
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... it, of course, means that we risk losing paradise and becoming alienated from God who created us. While God created Adam and Eve and placed them in a garden of paradise called Eden, the story suggests that there comes with that affirmation a claim of obedience and responsibility. God said to Adam: "Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it; for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die." Then Adam, tempted ...
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... told me to tell you you are going to breathe again," but not Ezekiel. Ezekiel said, "Thus saith the Lord ‘I will breathe into you and you will come to life.’ " At times the Lord puts startling things in our hearts to preach. We know these things will require a response of faith for anything to happen. One of these startling things is to say, "This is what the Lord has put on my heart to say to you that you need to do." It is startling to see it begin to happen. While Ezekiel was prophesying to these dry ...
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... us?" "God will give it a body," Paul said, "as God has designed." That is all we need to know. God is faithful and God is good. God can be trusted. The mystery is the same as it was on the day of the Resurrection of Jesus. It takes a response of faith to embrace it. When we have the faith, right then we can say, "Death, where is your victory? Grave, where is your sting? Thanks be to God! We have the victory through our Lord, Jesus Christ." What does that mean to you? I don’t know. That is ...
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... we may never see or hear again from someone we care about, there is loneliness and sadness. In the first few days after death the family is very busy with planning the funeral and making all of the arrangements. Family and friends come in to share the responsibilities and the realities of the loss. Then there is the service. After it there is the going home. After a while family and friends return to their routines and we are left to think and to feel what has happened. We may think about good things but ...
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... at the table to feed each other. Prayer is one of the ways we claim, even when we feel out of touch, that there is someone somewhere keeping us connected. That is vital to life. Finally, they also devoted themselves to the economic and financial responsibilities of the community. They shared what they had with one another. Like any gathering of people, which becomes institutionalized, like a family or a business, the Church also needs money for the support of its life, a place to gather, food to share and ...
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... you have cannot come after me" if you expect what you have to save you. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not simply about what God is doing for us and wants to do for us in Jesus. It is also about what God expects of us in obedience, in response to what God has done for us to save us in Jesus Christ. It makes a considerable difference what you are looking for in Jesus as to how you see him and to how you respond and react to his coming. Stephen was one who had taken the words of ...
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... , regardless of sleet, snow or rain, to get to a certain social event? There they might be seen, see the right people and make the right kind of connections, but will use almost any excuse for not being in worship. Let your own perceptions be your response. The evangelist might say, as Paul did, "I perceive that in every way you are very religious." We have many churches in Dallas. We have some of the most beautiful architecture anywhere and I dare say we have a larger average attendance on Sunday than in ...
4835. Parable of the Tree Brace
Psalm 1:1-6
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... otherwise destroy them are withstood because of the protective care; and the nourishment that is furnished at church, the school and the home all furnish important care for their members who are thus able to withstand trials that destroy lives which are denied these blessings. Sound thinking citizens accept the responsibility of supporting those institutions which both inspire, direct and correct daily living and supply sources for human health and happiness.
4836. Parable of the Rich Man's Wife
Matthew 6:19-24
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... of a burden and the care of her home and children was taken on by servants. Boredom and drink consumed her days until she became a weak and unbalanced person. The second wife knew she was needed and carried a full load of responsibility in working with her husband to raise family, carry the cost of living and render community service. The experiences of success and failure cemented their marriage in a commoness of understanding, which made them confident personalities and happy individuals. By worldly gain ...
4837. Easter 2
Acts 5:17-42, Revelation 1:4-8, Revelation 1:9-20, John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31
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... not to believe. If the evidence is on hand, there is no reason to believe. When we cannot see, when the future is unknown, we have faith that the unseen and unknown truly exist. Lesson 1: Acts 5:27-32 1. Rather (v. 29). Christians have a twofold responsibility to obey: God and State. Which would we "rather" obey? Ideally there should never be a time when a choice was necessary. The State should require only what God commands. In the event that the State orders us to do or not to do what opposes God's ...
4838. Easter 3
Acts 9:1-19a, Revelation 5:1-14, John 21:1-14
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... :11-14 1. Worthy (v. 12). It takes a special person to enter into the secrets of God. Who is worthy to open the scroll that tells of God's future plans for the end of the world? Who is worthy to rule the universe? For such high privilege and responsibility one must be worthy. Who is worthy to come into God's presence? Who is worthy to receive the Holy Communion? Who is worthy to be called into God's service? Think about it: Are you worthy? 2. Lamb (v. 12). The risen Jesus is referred to in heaven as ...
4839. Easter 7
Jn 17:20-26 · Acts 7:55-60; 16:16-34 · Rev 22:12-20
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Russell F. Anderson
... he could to reconcile people to himself. He has done everything a God could do, even the sacrifice of his only Son. Rightfully the Bible closes by telling us that it now is our move in the cosmic chess game. That move is for us to come to Christ in response to God's grace. Forty percent of America has yet to come to Christ. More than two-thirds of the world need to come to Christ. Sermon: Will you come now? a. Not to come means judgment - v. 12 b. To come means life - vv. 14, 17 c. Come prepared ...
4840. Proper 9
Lk 10:1-12, 17-20 · Gal 6:7-18 · 1 Ki 21:1-3, 17-21 · Isa 66:1-14
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John R. Brokhoff
... to come. They were sent to preach and heal. The number, seventy, is considered symbolic of the Jewish tradition of there being seventy nations in the world. This is a case for world missions. Their going was not their idea but it was in response to the prayer that laborers would be sent into the harvest. They were warned against opposition to their preaching and healing. Urgency characterized their mission. When they return, they are excited with joy that at the name of Jesus the demons fled. Jesus cautions ...
4841. Proper 12
Lk 11:1-13 · Col 2:6-15 · Gen 18:20-32 · 2 Ki 5:1-15
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John R. Brokhoff
... . Luke 11:1-13 Jesus teaches his Disciples how to pray by example and parable. Prayer and Spirit are two emphases of Luke's gospel; both of these are prominent in today's gospel lesson. Seeing Jesus pray, a Disciple asks Jesus for a lesson in prayer. In response Jesus gives no lecture on prayer, but simply gives a model which we call the Lord's Prayer. Luke's account of the prayer has three omissions in Matthew's account: "Our," "thy will be done ..."; "Deliver us from evil." The emphasis is on petition and ...
4842. Proper 14
Lk 12:32-48 · Gen 15:1-6 · Jer 18:1-11 · Heb 11:1-3, 8-19
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John R. Brokhoff
... a son and an heir. In Christ God gave us a son through whom we have eternal life. C. Abraham accepted God's promise by faith - v. 6. This pleased and satisfied God. Abraham let God bless him and use him as a blessing to the world. God's response to Abraham's faith was the gift of righteousness. 2. When God and Man Get Together. 15:1-6. Need: What happens when Creator and creature get together and communicate? Our people need to know what to expect. Some may think they never had an experience with God ...
4843. Proper 19
Lk 15:1-10 · Hos 4:1-3, 5:15--6:6 · 1 Tim 1:12-17 · Ex 32:7-14
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John R. Brokhoff
... him to be an apostle. Paul's experience illustrates God's way with sinners. As a Jewish fanatic Paul persecuted the church. Yet, Christ turned his life around and he became God's ambassador and Christ's witness. Luke 15:1-10 In response to criticism that he associates with sinners, Jesus tells the parables of the lost sheep and lost coin. The Pietists (Pharisees) and the Bible students (scribes) of Jesus' day were upset because Jesus associated with the dregs of their society by eating and fellowshiping ...
4844. Advent 4
Lk 1:39-55 · Heb 10:5-10 · Mic 5:1-4
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John R. Brokhoff
... . By so doing, the former sacrifices were brought to an end. The purpose of the Incarnation was to make the sacrifice possible. This passage teaches us that Jesus was born to die on the cross for the redemption of the world. Luke 1:39-55 In response to Elizabeth's greeting, Mary said the Magnificat. The lection is of two parts. The first (vv. 39-45) gives the historical account of pregnant Mary's visit to Elizabeth also pregnant with John. Elizabeth acknowledges the superiority of Mary as "the mother of my ...
4845. Proper 22
Lk 17:5-10 · 2 Tim 1:1-14 · Am 5:6-7, 10-15
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John R. Brokhoff
... for preachers only? This sermon is to show the average person that faith is meaningful in the day-to-day life of a Christian. Note that this gospel lesson on faith is addressed to the Disciples, men of faith in Christ. Jesus is teaching them the implications or responsibilities of faith. Outline: What faith can do for you - A. Perform wonders in your life - vv. 3, 4 B. Motivate you to serve with no desire for reward - vv. 7-10 2. A Little is a Lot! 17:5-6. Need: Here is an eye-opener for some! Like ...
4846. Ordinary 32
Lk 20:27-38 · Zech 7:1-10 · 2 Thess 2:13--3:5 · 1 Chron 29:10-13
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John R. Brokhoff
... because many take God and his blessings for granted. We seem to think that it is God's business to love, care for, and forgive us. Consequently, we take our blessings as our right. This is the height of ingratitude, and God must be disappointed with this kind of response. Outline: What God deserves from us. A. Bless God - v. 10 B. Thank God - v. 13a C. Praise God - v. 13b Lesson 1: 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 What's a Life Worth? Need: Christians need to be prepared for testing times. The time to be ready ...
4847. Christ the King
Lk 23:35-43 · Jn 12:9-19 · Col 1:11-20 · Jer 23:2-6 · 2 Sam 5:1-5
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John R. Brokhoff
... . Jesus called himself the "Good Shepherd." 3. Covenant (v. 3). When David consented to their request to be king, the elders and David made a "covenant." This is an agreement between the two parties. Each has an obligation to the other. The king has a responsibility to rule with justice and the people have an obligation to respect and obey the laws of the king. This is a formula for a blessed nation. Government is a two-way street: the officials are servants of the people and the people owe the government ...
4848. Epiphany 2
Jn 2:1-12 · 1 Cor 12:1-11 · Isa 62:1-5
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John R. Brokhoff
... shares in our joys as well as our troubles. Moreover, Jesus was no party crasher. He was invited. Never does Jesus force his way into people's lives. He waits for an invitation even as he invited, "Come to me." 2. My hour (v. 4). Jesus told his mother in response to her telling him that the party ran out of wine, "My hour has not yet come." Was it not his hour to come to the assistance of the hosts, not his hour to show his power and glory? No, he is referring to his hour of death when the ...
4849. Epiphany 8
Lk 6:39-49 · 1 Cor 15:51-58 · Jer 7:1-7 · Isa 55:10-13
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John R. Brokhoff
... without doing. It is another to "do" without sincerely meaning what we say or pretend we mean. Actions can become empty lies. We need to keep a healthy marriage between head and heart, between action and intent. A. We are God's Advertisement 1. Worship is our proper response to God 2. Worship says a lot about who we are 3. Worship can become false advertising B. What we need is "Truth in Packaging" 1. What we do in life needs to match what we say 2. Worship can be pure while daily behavior is polluted 3 ...
4850. The Transfiguration of Our Lord
Lk 9:28-36 · 2 Cor 3:12--4:6 · Ex 34:29-35 · Deut 34:1-12
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John R. Brokhoff
... one who goes to Jerusalem to suffer and die is none other than God's son? B. Tells us what was Jesus' life purpose - v. 31. He was to go to Jerusalem to die for mankind. Christians likewise take up their cross and follow him. C. Tells us what our responsibility is to Jesus - v. 35. Not only are we to listen to his words as Son of God, but we are to listen to him in terms of obedience. Lesson 1: Exodus 34:28-36 1. Once You Have Been with God. 34:29-32. Need: Moses spent forty days ...
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