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476. The Charge Against Israel

Hosea 4:1-19

Understanding Series

Elizabeth Achtemeier

... . 17:10, etc.). Regular sacrifices were offered at such high places; a portion of the sacrifices was eaten in the pleasant shade of the trees, while the inedible parts were burned as offerings to the gods. Most disgusting, however, were the sexual rites carried on under the trees. There, says the prophet, the virgin daughters of Israel played the harlot, and brides committed adultery: such is the reading of the Hebrew of verse 13e–f. To what is Hosea referring? Very likely the picture is of those maidens ...

477. Who Cares?

Matthew 25:31-46

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David G. Rogne

... in the East End of London. Once he was asked to visit an elderly gentleman who lay very ill in a one-room flat. When the preacher called, the man rebuffed him by turning his face to the wall and refusing to speak. While the minister was trying to carry on a conversation, he noticed the poverty of the room, the inadequate heat, and no evidence of food. When he left the house he went to a nearby restaurant and arranged for a lamb chop dinner to be delivered to the little apartment. He called again in a few ...

478. An Illustration from Marriage

Romans 7:1-6

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... in Roman marriages were, in certain respects, more egalitarian than in Judaism. Divorce could be initiated as easily from the wife’s side as from the husband’s. Roman men did not hesitate to marry divorced women, and many men could and did carry on affairs with mistresses or slave women outside their marriages with impunity. Adultery on the woman’s part was regarded in a similar vein, not specifically condemned by Roman law as it was in Judaism, but regarded as something of a misfortune which might ...

479. His Name Is John

Luke 1:57-66, 80

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King Duncan

... they believed. Still, their pain was real. In biblical times, an inability to have children was regarded as a tragedy, a disgrace and even a sign of God’s punishment. Children were understood to be blessings from God for three important reasons: children carry on the family name; children perpetuate God’s covenant with Israel; and children provide care for their parents in old age. So, like most couples in their situation in biblical times, the lack of a child in their home was a very big disappointment ...

480. Chosen and Appointed

John 15:9-17

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Lori Wagner

... choose me but I chose you.” “I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last.” “I am giving you these commandments so that you may love one another.” Be united in your mission, Jesus tells them. I chose and appointed you to carry on the mission I have started, to change the world, to heal the sick and doubting, to proclaim God’s sovereignty and saving grace, to let people know, they are beautiful exactly the way they are in all of their differences and diversity, to be their example ...

481. For Someone Who Filled Their World With Laughter

Zephaniah 3:14-18 · Job 8:20-22

Eulogy

Richard E. Zajac

... is that Lee left life too soon. Lee got robbed of the full bank of years usually allotted to a life. That being so, it’s going to be up to us to fill in the years Lee didn’t have. It’s going to be up to us to carry on for him all the wonderful qualities of living that he had shown to us. There’s a story I’ve told a thousand times. It concerns a painter by the name of Sir Edwin Landseer. He painted murals and one of his greatest works of art adorns a wall in ...

482. Don't Hold Back

Luke 18:9-14

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Jill J. Duffield

... coming back. I just knew after I said, “amen” I had a chance to go, and I did. All that weeping and gnashing of teeth was hard to hear. Uncontrolled outbursts of emotion aren’t common in my circles of civility and “keep calm and carry on” tradition. There are norms, rules, guidelines of behavior, even in hospital rooms and sanctuaries. Maybe the rules are needed especially in hospital rooms and sanctuaries. When was the last time someone cried out to God in anguish in this space? How many times, I ...

483. Grapes Of Wrath Or Grace?

1 Kings 21:1-29

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... to place blame, preferably on someone or something else. A woman tells of returning from South Africa, and on a stop-over found herself in London's Heathrow Airport. She bought a cup of coffee and a small package of cookies, then with all of her carry-on luggage in hand, found an unoccupied table. She was engrossed in reading the morning paper when she became aware of a young man seated across the table from her, helping himself to her cookies. She didn't want to make a scene, so without saying anything ...

484. Easter 2

Jn 20:19-31 · 1 Pet 1:3-9 · Acts 2:14a, 22-32 · Ps 16 · Ps 111

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... for a ride but cannot destroy those who belong to Jesus. Apostles of forgiveness. John compresses resurrection, Pentecost, and ascension all into one event. Christ breathes on the disciples, imparting the Holy Spirit, so that they might have the power to carry on God's reconciling work. He sends them out with the authority to pronounce God's forgiveness. They are apostles of forgiveness. Exercising the power of forgiveness is the key to eternal life. Christ gives his followers the power to pronounce his ...

485. Repent Your Way To A Merry Christmas

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

Brett Blair

... one special season of the year, but to live a life of sharing. In the latter part of the 17th century, German preacher August H. Francke founded an orphanage to care for the homeless children of Halle. One day when Francke desperately needed funds to carry on his work, a destitute Christian widow came to his door begging for a ducat--a gold coin. Because of his financial situation, he politely but regretfully told her he couldn't help her. Disheartened, the woman began to weep. Moved by her tears, Francke ...

486. Winning Isn't the Only Thing ... It's Irrelevant

Luke 13:31-35

Sermon

Carl Jech

... watered down when a young Lutheran writes in a nationally published church journal of how he became "fired up" over a mission program to provide schools and classrooms in Africa? Not at all! Rather than cavalierly dismissing other faiths and cultures, we need to carry on an open dialogue with them in the name of Christian mission. Schools and classrooms are one good place to engage in such dialogue. Our appreciation of the scope of God's grace grows wonderfully when we look deeply into the insights of other ...

487. If Only We Would Be Disciplined ...

2 Kings 13:10-25

Sermon

Wallace H. Kirby

... of Kings. Today’s reading tells of Elisha’s death and his final visit from Jehoash, king of Judah. When he saw the dying prophet, the king broke down and wept. "You are the strength of Israel," he cried, wondering how his nation would carry on without Elisha’s prophetic leadership. To comfort Jehoash, Elisha told him to shoot one arrow out the east window. When Jehoash did, Elisha said, "You are the Lord’s arrow, with which he will win victory over Syria." (13:17, TEV) The prophet then instructed ...

488. A Protecting Grace

Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon

Glenn L. Borreson

... outlined carefully as a way to protect all parties involved - the sinner, the church leader, and the congregation. Two: the intention is always reconciliation. Always. A young beautiful woman discovered lies were being told about her. The lies were that she was "carrying on" with a friend's husband. She worked with the man. She enjoyed that working relationship, but that was all. The lies wounded her deeply. She gradually came to feel the sneers of people wherever she went. One day, when she discovered that ...

489. This God’s For Real!

Matthew 16:13-20

Sermon

... with us. This God’s for real! B. He’s Addressable A lifeless God, for better or for worse, cannot be spoken to and will not tell you anything. The images erected in ten thousand temples, or set up on mantles through the centuries, were not known to carry on conversations with their worshipers. Not so with Israel’s Living God. Simon Peter saw in Jesus one who was addressable. We know this God as well. He speaks and can be spoken to. Much like a parent or a guardian who functions as he or she should ...

490. Repent Your Way To A Merry Christmas

Matthew 3:1-12

Sermon

Brett Blair

491. Life: Sacred or Stupid?

John 20:1-9

Sermon

Louis H. Valbracht

... and need for care. Yes, it’s perhaps a trite saying that medical science has added years to life without adding life to those years, and now we intend to do what we possibly can, beginning where the old Danes began, back in 1924, and carrying on a great program from year to year that will expand, from time to time, to show our concern for the sacredness of human life that has reached those golden years. In John Masefield’s play, The Trial of Christ, Procula, Pilate’s wife, is deeply disturbed ...

492. Our Inclusive Christ

Colossians 3:1-17

Sermon

Bill Bouknight

... characters: thieves, prostitutes, political radicals, lower class laborers. He laid hands on contagious lepers. Traditionalists were aghast at him for talking publicly with women. Jesus shattered every barrier between people that he could get his hands on. The Apostle Paul carried on his crusade. In his letter to the Colossians, he refers 29 times to "every man" or "every person" as the object of Christ's love. Paul gloried in the inclusive Gospel and the church of the open door. On this Missions ...

493. Whispering The Lyrics (revised)

John 14:15-31

Sermon

Thomas Long

... the Holy Spirit whispers the lyrics in our ear. A friend who is a minister reported her experience in taking communion to a woman in a nursing home who had Alzheimer's disease. When she arrived in the woman's room, she attempted to carry on a conversation with her. Even though she was a member of this minister's church and the minister had known her for years, meaningful communication was nearly impossible. The woman was confused and disoriented. She simply could not remember anything, including who she was ...

494. A Man Who Wanted to Burn a City

Luke 9:46-50

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R. Blaine Detrick

... " (John 13:34; 15:12, 17; 1 John 3:11, 23; 4:7, 11, 12; 2 John 1:5). In fact, one of the traditions (not biblical, but an ancient tradition) portrays John as an old man ... with a flowing beard ... back from exile on Patmos ... unable to walk ... carried on a chair ... set in front of the people ... saying in a feeble voice, "Little children, love one another." This is the essence of the message that John brings us: "God so loved us ... If God so loved us, we ought also to love one another." And this is the ...

495. The Shadow Ascending

John 21:15-25

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Gregory J. Johanson

... and alcohol become problems only when people become problems - problems to themselves or others or both. When this occurs, drugs and alcohol become part of a theological concern. Jesus tells Peter in a very emphatic and dramatic way, that if he loves him, he will carry on Jesus’ work of feeding his people. People need feeding and it is part of God’s will through Christ that they get it. When they don’t have what they need to be fed, when they start feeding themselves destructive elements, or when they ...

496. Lord of the Dance

Mark 2:13-22

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Mark Trotter

... people whom the "Lord of the Dance" would call the "holy people." People who had moved away from the city to get away from the temptations of this world. The founder of the community has died, as the story takes place. His two daughters carry on the work, and hold the community together, continuing to live in the main house, the house that their father lived in. Both daughters have denied themselves in order to give their lives to this mission. One denied herself a singing career, the other denied herself ...

497. A Double Share of the Spirit

2 Kings 2:1-12

Sermon

Schuyler Rhodes

... those who gave themselves to us is to turn and give ourselves to others. Of course, all three of these responses intermingle and join in our lives as we respond to the goodness of others around us. Let us consider the ways that we are turning to carry on the gift. Some in this community are doing this with grace and beauty. Some already seek to return the gift by giving it to others. Are you a mentor to someone now? Are you a special friend or confidant? Could you give yourself to teaching in our church ...

498. When Nothing More Can Be Done

Amos 8:1-12

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Stan Purdum

... things still seem to be okay. The officers know that something has happened, but for the moment, the ship appears to be steaming on as usual. The passengers, after having been jarred a bit by the bump, have returned to their activities and things are carrying on as before. The ship's designer is on board, however, and he goes below to inspect the damage. He sees the water pouring in and makes some quick calculations. Then, in the movie, he meets with the captain and other officials. After explaining his ...

499. On the Emmaus Road with Cleopas and His Friend

Luke 24:13-35

Sermon

James W. Moore

... … down the Emmaus Road toward home. Their hopes for the future have been dashed,… so not knowing what else to do, they turn back toward the old life. Picture them in your mind. Their shoulders are slumped. Their heads are bowed as though they carry on their backs a crushing burden of defeat and dejection. They limp along with weary steps as if they shoes were weighted with lead. Their eyes are misted over with the tears of disillusionment. They walk along in silence. They dare not speak for fear they ...

500. I Doubt It

John 20:19-31, Act 4:32-37

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... we laugh. And this day is a day of laughter. Many churches celebrate this as Bright Sunday. A day to laugh in face of death and sin. Why? Not because we're so brazen but because they thought they had won. But instead, while they were partying and carrying on, Jesus rose from the dead and vanquished them both. The tomb is empty and they've been running scared ever since. And our joyous laughter sends them running even further. Can you understand now why I like laughter so much? And why I like humor so much ...

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