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4851. You Can Be Eternal

2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Sermon

Michael B. Brown

... to me later that during those few minutes she felt transported in the direction of perfect peace and beauty, and she knew that she was accompanied on the journey. She did not recognize her travel guides but was absolutely certain they were caring and benevolent spirits. In her words, she experienced a sense of absolute freedom bordering on exhilaration. In fact, she did not want to return from the journey. Meanwhile, faithful doctors and nurses were working diligently to resuscitate her, which they did. My ...

4852. You Can Be Happy

1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Sermon

Michael B. Brown

... things done. "When my career is established ... when my home is built ... when my name is made ... when my fortune is earned ... when all these church meetings slow down, then I will make time to love family and friends." And sometimes, if we are not careful, time runs out before we get around to doing the main thing. I mentioned Buscaglia. During the Vietnam War, one of his students at Southern Cal wrote the following poem about her boyfriend. Remember the time I borrowed your new car and dented it; I ...

4853. Advent 1

1 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Jeremiah 33:1-26, Luke 21:5-38

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John R. Brokhoff

... delayed. In Luke's apocalyptic discourse he regards the church as here to stay for a long time. During this waiting period for Christ's return, there will be distress, fear, and foreboding among the nations. In the church there will be dissipation, drunkenness, and cares about life. As the fig tree tells of the coming of summer, Christians are to see in the signs of the times that Jesus is about to return. During this waiting period, we are to make ready for the Parousia by watching and praying. THEOLOGICAL ...

4854. Easter 6

Jn 14:15-31; Acts 15:22-29, 16:6-15; Rev 21:22--22:5

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John R. Brokhoff

... thought to the future. We are the "now" generation, we want pie on earth, not in the sky. We "eat, drink, and are merry," for there is no tomorrow. We build barns of affluence to the neglect of the soul. We exploit and waste natural resources not caring if tomorrow's generation will have adequate energy. Jesus shows us that the Christian's ultimate end is heaven to be with God and all the saints. Sermon: Life today is enriched by the hope of heaven: a. We can live hopefully. Heaven gives us something to ...

4855. Epiphany 5

1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-13, Luke 5:1-11

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John R. Brokhoff

... . 2. Resurrection "He was raised on the third day." v. 4. 2. The Gospel of the Resurrection (15:3-8). Need: Chapter 15 deals with the Resurrection and its meaning for our lives. The Resurrection is the keystone of the Christian faith and deserves our careful attention and acceptance. If our Gospel is to have meaning, we need to be clear and convinced that Jesus rose from the dead and lives here and now. The Resurrection should not be confined to Easter Sunday only. Each Sunday is a festival to celebrate the ...

4856. Lent 4

Luke 15:11-32, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, Isaiah 12:1-6, Joshua 5:1-12, Luke 15:1-7

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John R. Brokhoff

... you glad when a sinner sees his error and comes back? Do you love the sinner, and accept him as though nothing happened? Like God will you forgive from the heart without passing judgment or asking questions? Will you take an ex-murderess into your house to care for your youngest child? Really? Then you identify with the father. 3. Glad you're back! (Luke 15:11b-24). Are you really glad when a wicked person comes back home to God, to church, to family? In the parable, the prodigal was received with a party ...

4857. Passion Sunday

Isaiah 50:1-11, Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:1-11

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John R. Brokhoff

... at sundown, they ceased their work and "rested according to the commandment." With something as critical and traumatic as the death and burial of their Lord, it is amazing that they were still obedient to rest on the sabbath. With so much to do in caring for the dead body, they could be justified of having an ox in the ditch and not resting. But the fact that they obeyed the Mosaic law shows the moral integrity of Jesus' followers. They were good, godly, obedient people whose witness of the resurrection ...

4858. Proper 10

Colossians 1:1-14, Amos 7:10-17, Luke 10:25-37

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John R. Brokhoff

... in practical service. Outline: The parable of the Good Samaritan still speaks. a. Condition v. 30. Today's victims of crime and violence. It is a tough world that shows no mercy to innocent people. b. Carefree vv. 31, 32. Tragedy is that people are care-free from any sense of responsibility to go to the rescue, to help the afflicted due to apathy and indifference. This includes religious people whom you expect to help people in need. This leads to the question: who is my neighbor? Is my neighbor the ...

4859. Proper 11

Amos 8:1-14, Luke 10:38-42, Colossians 1:21-28

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John R. Brokhoff

... 2. The one need of people 10:41-42. Need: Was Jesus right when he told Martha that "one thing is needful," and Mary chose to fulfill the need by sitting at his feet to learn from Jesus? Are there not other needs -- food, clothing, shelter, medical care? Can we neglect physical bread for spiritual bread? Must it be either-or? Could it be that both are needed? If so, which is more important? In the text Jesus answers this: Mary chose "the good portion." This sermon is designed to fill the need of encouraging ...

4860. Proper 15

Luke 12:54-59, Hebrews 12:1-13, Luke 12:49-53, Isaiah 5:1-7, Hebrews 11:1-40

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John R. Brokhoff

... , people are on fire with God, full of energy, interest, zeal, enthusiasm, and vitality. b. Can let the fire of God go out. The fire of God is not necessarily an eternal flame. The fire can be put out by the water of worldliness, by smothering the fire by the cares of this life, and by letting it burn out for lack of fuel. c. Use the fire for good. Fire is used to light other fires. Fire is contagious. If a Christian is on fire with God, those who come in contact are set on fire. Christians are spiritual ...

4861. Proper 17

Hebrews 13:1-25, Jeremiah 2:1-3:5, Luke 14:1-14

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John R. Brokhoff

... word but a theological one. "Brotherly" implies that Christians are members of God's family. As such we love each other in a special way, like children in the family. It is agape love. In the family we are close to one another and in love we care for one another. 2. Undefiled (v. 4). Is it not strange that the author of Hebrews would admonish us to keep the marriage bed "undefiled"? Can there be anything unclean about a marital relationship? If both parties consent, is anything done in the marital bedroom ...

4862. Proper 18

Philemon 1:8-25, Philemon 1:1-7, Jeremiah 18:1--19:15, Luke 14:25-35

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John R. Brokhoff

... , 27, 33). "He cannot be my disciple." Need: Some consider Christianity to be a "free for all." The road to the Kingdom of God is considered a freeway with six lanes of traffic, bumper to bumper. It seems as though Christianity is for all who care to come. Three times in today's Gospel, Jesus frankly says, "He cannot be my disciple." Note the final, definite, categorical "cannot." You cannot be his disciple unless . It is time the church starts thinking of quality rather than of quantity of members. Outline ...

4863. Proper 19

Luke 15:1-7, Luke 15:8-10, Jeremiah 4:5-31, 1 Timothy 1:12-20

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John R. Brokhoff

... have been. Because the lost do not know they are lost, we must seek and find them to bring them back to God. That return to God is being "saved." 3. One (vv. 7, 10). In these parables the emphasis is upon "one." One sheep is worth leaving 99 to care for themselves while the shepherd looks for the one animal. There is more rejoicing over the one found than the 99 that did not get lost. In a family of children, the favorite one is the one sick or in trouble. The individual is of maximum worth and is worth ...

4864. Proper 8

Luke 9:57-62, Galatians 5:16-26, 2 Kings 2:1-18, Luke 9:51-56

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John R. Brokhoff

... get revenge. 3. Fit (v. 62). Who is "fit" to be a disciple of Jesus? Who is worthy? Who is not qualified? Jesus answers: one who puts his hand to the plough and looks back, one who puts his family before Jesus, and one who takes care of family responsibilities before Jesus. The only ones "fit" for discipleship are those who forsake all, who put the Kingdom first in their lives, and who risk even life itself to follow Jesus. Who said Christianity was easy? Do we have any further volunteers for discipleship ...

4865. Reformation Sunday

Jn 8:31-36 · Jer 31:31-34 · Rom 3:19-28

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John R. Brokhoff

... Gospel is the good news that God alone saves man from sin and death. It is all the work of God. Man has no part in it except to believe and accept it. This runs counter to today's humanism which insists that man is basically good and can take care of himself, if he will only believe in his ability. Luther called upon man to let God be God. It is the peculiar work of God to reconcile humanity. This does not appeal to the pride of man who wants to be self-made and self-sufficient. Outline: Let God ...

4866. Sleepers, Wake!

Matthew 25:1-13

Eulogy

Barbara G. Schmitz

... is, "Are we prepared to meet Christ?" Will we be like the wise maidens who were prepared, their extra stoc_esermonsk of oil ready, awaiting the bridegroom's coming? Or will we be like the foolish maidens, who thought, "We do not have to be prepared. We can take care of things at the last minute. We will not worry about being ready when the bridegroom comes." This season of Advent and this time of death both remind us: The time has come, O maidens wise!Rise up and give us light; the Bridegroom is in sight ...

4867. Alleluia, He Is Risen!

Matthew 25:1-13

Eulogy

Barbara G. Schmitz

... . Sorrow, sadness, and grief are close to our hearts. No doubt we can say with the author of Psalm 42: Why are you so full of heaviness, O my soul, and why are you so disquieted within me? To grieve is not unchristian. Grieving is a natural expression of the care and love we have for one another, and of the sorrow we feel when parted by death. But as Christians we are an Easter people. We believe that sorrow is not as strong as joy; death is not as strong as life; grief is not as strong as hope. And ...

4868. Come, O Blessed Of My Father

John 5:16-30

Eulogy

Barbara G. Schmitz

... of his resurrection from the dead. He overcame the dark powers of evil and death. He is the Savior of the world, the Redeemer, the Son of God. And we can go to Christ in confidence that he will comfort us, soothe us, embrace us, as we cast all our care and grief upon him. He who died on the cross and knew pain and sorrow is a refuge and strength for us, a strong tower to all who put their trust in him. He is not dead, but alive, and having overcome the grave and sorrow, Christ yearns to hold ...

4869. Yet I Will Rejoice

Habakkuk 3:1-19

Eulogy

Barbara G. Schmitz

... Well," she said, "there has been a death." She went on to tell me that her dog, Pepper, had accidentally gotten out of the fenced-in back yard and had been killed by a car. Her children were very upset. She was upset for them, because they were foster care children, and losing a dog brought up all those feelings of abandonment that these children had already known all too often. She asked if I could come over and say come prayers. A day later we met at the pet cemetery. When all the prayers were said, the ...

4870. Low In The Grave He Lay

Isaiah 25:1-12

Eulogy

Barbara G. Schmitz

... of the year that there is no celebration of the Holy Eucharist. It is true, death had done its worst: "Low in the grave he lay, Jesus my Lord." Today N.'s body lies low in the grave. Today, Holy Saturday, our brother [sister] N., his [her] body having been cared for and dressed, will be laid in a tomb. And we, his [her] friends and family, are full of grief and sorrow. We will miss our friend, his [her] voice, his [her] being with us, his [her] breaking bread with us. Now, if that were the end of the story ...

4871. Christ the King

Jeremiah 23:1-8, Luke 1:67-80, Colossians 1:1-14, Colossians 1:15-23, Luke 23:26-43

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B. David Hostetter

... thorns, remember us when you come into your kingdom, preparing us now by your gracious Spirit to live with you in Paradise. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving Great David's greater Son, we praise your name that you do not rule us tyrannically, but with the gentle caring of a shepherd. You have not watched over us from afar, but from the vantage point of our humanity, accepting mortality though your basic nature is unending life. Though we can not understand the wonder of your being, yet we can praise you and give ...

4872. Easter 3

John 21:1-14, Psalm 30:1-12

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B. David Hostetter

... rejoice in your grace that includes us in the plan to reclaim and redeem the world. We sing joyfully in anticipation of the final victory of your goodness. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION We offer to you, our prayers, our songs, our offerings that this service may be the means of caring for the flock of the Good Shepherd who laid down his life for his sheep, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PSALM 30 I will extol you, O LORD, for you have drawn me up, and did not let my foes rejoice over me. O LORD my God, I cried to ...

4873. Easter 4

John 10:22-42, Psalm 23:1-6

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B. David Hostetter

... of the LORD our whole life long. PRAYER OF CONFESSION God our Savior, you have promised us eternal life for following the good Shepherd, your Son Jesus Christ. In the confidence that you will not let us perish, we acknowledge that we are not worthy of your care and do not follow Jesus as nearly as we should. Forgive our sins for his sake that we may rejoice with all angels and martyrs around your heavenly throne: "Salvation belongs to our God who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb." Amen. DECLARATION OF ...

4874. Easter 5

John 13:31-38, Psalm 148:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... of the church with her Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING When we meditate on the glorious splendor of your majesty, O God, we are inspired to proclaim the fame of your abundant goodness. You have marvellously created all things great and small. You care for the sparrow and for the spiral galaxies. Your love is more personal in Jesus Christ and none of us are forgotten. You will create again a new heaven and a new earth. Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom and your gracious rule endures ...

4875. The More I Understand, The Less I Know

John 3:1-21

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... one night, a leader of the synagogue, a learned man, came to visit Jesus. His name was Nicodemus. And he said, "Teacher, we’ve seen you do some pretty impresive things, like turning ice water into Mogen David at that wedding reception. You really ought to be careful about doing things like that. The local wine-makers union registered a complaint about you, and they’re a pretty influential group. Now, I think I understand most of what you’ve been saying in public. But what I want to know is, how do I ...

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