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551. Luke 9:51-62

Luke 9:51-62

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Leonard Sweet

... by this vagrant journey he has undertaken, is the mark of this Messiah's ministry (for the wildlife imagery see Mahlon H. Smith, "No Place for a Son of Man," Forum, 4 [December 1988], 83-105). The second and third would-be disciples' requests sound so reasonable and compassionate that Jesus' rebuffs seem all the more startling. The one who requests time to go and bury his father is told to "let the dead bury their own dead," and is urged instead to go and "proclaim the kingdom of God" (v.60). We do not know ...

552. Philemon 1:1-20

Philemon 1:1-20

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Leonard Sweet

... . After reiterating his focus on love, Paul defines himself as "an old man" and "also a prisoner." Philemon now has four definitive reasons for granting whatever request Paul is about to make. First, he is a Christian, Paul tells him, of active, compassionate love. Second, Paul has spiritual authority over him. Third, Paul is his elder - a quality that engendered respect and compliance at a much greater level than it does today. Fourth, Paul is currently suffering in prison for the sake of the gospel ...

553. Mark 2:23-3:6

Mark 2:23-3:6

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Leonard Sweet

... using this Davidic example, Jesus shifts the focus from the injunction against doing work on the Sabbath to a concern for those "in need" and "hungry." No observant Jew would think of arguing that Sabbath observation should prohibit one from offering compassionate care and comfort to anyone in need. Despite the fact that the incident Jesus uses to defend the disciples' behavior is nowhere identified as a Sabbath-related event, it does offer an example of David's companions' being given special dispensation ...

554. Mark 12:28-34

Mark 12:28-34

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Leonard Sweet

... life heart, soul, mind and strength and are to permeate "all" (repeated each time) corners of that part of human existence. Neither Hillel nor Jesus was by any means the first to tie together the poetic demands of Deuteronomy 6:5, known in the tradition as the Shema, and the compassionate command of Leviticus 19:18. (See the testaments of Issachar 5:2 and 7:6; Daniel 5:3; Reuben 5:3; Judah 18:3; Zebulun 5:3; Gad 6:1 as noted in J. B. Stern "Jesus' Citation of Dt. 6:5 and Lv.19:18 in the Light of ...

555. Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

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Leonard Sweet

God's message in the book of Deuteronomy has remained such a vital part of Judeo-Christian faith that biblical scholars have sometimes referred to it as "the Gospel of the Old Testament." The good news of a loving, compassionate, flagrantly involved God doing outrageous things to save a frail and faulty humanity is the abiding message communicated by all Scripture. Deuteronomy is a moving covenant document that reminded Judah of her special relationship with God. While its words are spoken out of Moses' ...

556. Mark 1:29-39

Mark 1:29-39

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Leonard Sweet

... awkward inconvenience than anything else. After all, how can the woman of the house be incapacitated when four hungry men have just walked in the door? Notwithstanding the bulk of biblical scholarship, perhaps Jesus can be credited here with an act of compassionate healing anyway. Given the cultural standards of her day, Simon's mother-in-law, unless she were practically dying, would have obediently risen from her bed and served the men in the house regardless of her fever. Jesus' egalitarian concern causes ...

557. Mark 6:1-13

Mark 6:1-13

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Leonard Sweet

... repentance or conversion away from sin and towards God to those who hear their words. The authority they received from Jesus not only gives power and presence to their preaching, it makes it possible for them to extend and continue Jesus' own ministry. As compassionate examples of God's love these healing activities demonstrate to the people how God's kingdom is already in their midst, even as it is still on its way. This text concludes by offering a sharp contrast between the environment of faith and the ...

558. Mark 7:24-37

Mark 7:24-37

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Leonard Sweet

... (Mark 7:31-37), the deaf/mute man is brought before Jesus by a group of friends, who implore him to cure the man of his dual malady. A common chorus of stubborn, demanding insistence colors both these encounters perhaps because those who compassionately speak for another feel the weight of responsibility on their shoulders. In both instances, those begging Jesus for healing personally know how great the need for healing is and feel called to seek relief for the other. Jesus' presence in Tyre may indicate ...

559. The Most Stubborn Man in the Bible

Jonah 3:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... all the Bible: “But Jonah was greatly displeased and became angry. He prayed to the LORD, “O LORD, is this not what I said when I was still at home? That is why I was so quick to flee to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity . . .” Can you believe that? Jonah was upset that God had changed his mind about destroying Nineveh he was so angry that he asked God to take his life so angry that he literally ...

560. Poor Relations

James 2:1-13

Sermon

Mike Ripski

... by the hungry, sick Lazarus every day and did nothing. The other in Matthew 25 is the King’s separating the sheep from the goats. The criteria used for judging one’s life and one’s fitness for eternal life with God is whether one has responded compassionately to the poor. The poor matter to Jesus. He tells the rich, young ruler, who had kept all the commandments, to sell all he had and give the proceeds to the poor. Then he’d be ready to follow Jesus. Our abundance, others’ need, and following ...

561. Barking Dogs and Daily Bread

John 2:12-25

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... words others offer to us. Jesus’ body becomes bread in the ladles of soup and scoops of mashed potatoes offered at soup kitchens. Jesus’ body becomes bread in boardrooms when moral rightness outweighs maximized profits. Jesus’ body becomes bread when compassionate care, not just professional care, fills the halls of our hospitals. Jesus’ body becomes bread when we honor the sanctity of the Creation God has placed us within, when we treat dogs and cats with respect and tenderness. What others ...

562. What Would Jesus Do? - or - How Would Jesus Do It?

John 17:6-19

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Leonard Sweet

... 86-87.) “*Would you like to be remembered as a generous person who was open and friendly to any human being whom you encountered, regardless of race, religious belief, political leanings or social class? *Would you like to be remembered as a compassionate and caring person? *Would you like to be remembered as a person of transparent integrity and whose words and actions were always in harmony? *Would you like to be remembered as someone who always gave encouragement, hope and life, wherever you happened ...

563. The Wounded Healers

Mark 5: 21-43

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Ron Lavin

With all its imperfections, sins, blemishes, and warts, the Church of Jesus Christ is the intended healer of the world's wounds. Christians are called to be compassionate, wounded healers. Perhaps, Henri Nouwen, the Roman Catholic theologian, has said this better than anyone else. The author of many books, Nouwen speaks of Christians as "wounded healers" who have compassion. Compassion is not pity. Pity lets us stay at a distance. It is condescending. Compassion is not sympathy. Sympathy ...

564. Proper 17

Psalm 45:1-17, Song of Songs 2:1-17, Mark 7:1-23, James 1:17-27

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B. David Hostetter

... Divine Commander, with all your people we would stand firm in support of your cause and in opposition to the dark forces of heaven and earth. Receive this pledge and these tokens of our allegiance. Amen PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION Loving God, Compassionate Christ, Caring Spirit, we pray for lovers young and old and middle-aged that they may find their feelings returned in the same measure as they give their love. Beyond romantic feelings give fidelity to them and their mates that they may ...

565. Proper 27

Ruth 3:1-18, Psalm 127:1-5, Mark 12:38-44, Hebrews 9:11-28

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B. David Hostetter

... sharing with others who have already run out and are hungry or in need. Forgive selfishness and independence that prevents interdependence and working together to solve distribution problems in the use of the resources of your good earth, through your compassionate Son, Jesus Christ. Amen Declaration of Pardon Pastor: Friends, hear the good news! Christ has entered into heaven. People: Christ now appears in the presence of God on our behalf. Pastor: Friends, believe the good news! People: In Jesus Christ ...

566. Lent 5

Psalm 51:1-19, Jeremiah 31:31-34, John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:5-10

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B. David Hostetter

... also with you. Leader: Come to see Jesus, even though his glory is a cross. People: We will follow him and carry a cross of our own. INVOCATION Suffering God, crucified Christ, healing Spirit, we worship you because we know you to be compassionate, forgiving, and regenerating. We rejoice in the new covenant you have made with us all, in Jesus Christ your Son, our Redeemer. Amen PRAYER OF CONFESSION Renewer of covenants, divine-human Pledge of the new covenant, Spirit of the covenant, forgive our wrongdoing ...

567. Second Sunday in Lent

Genesis 17:1-27, Psalm 22:23-31, Mark 8:31-38, Romans 4:13-25

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B. David Hostetter

... , and religious, that we may attain a greater harmony in our common life and less violence on our streets. To those who monitor our streets and highways and waterways, grant wisdom and caution as they meet threats to our common safety. Bless with your compassionate Spirit the medical community with the vocation to heal the sick. Grant that the businesses providing the systems for our healthcare may know the concern for persons as well as profits in order to bring us what is needed with fairness to all, both ...

568. Thorns of Grace

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... , and function normally. And yet it is in this time of immense struggle that Henry discovers how to love his family and friends again and how to find true happiness in life. He becomes a different human being, more caring and understanding and compassionate. To the utter surprise of his wife and daughter, Henry becomes a loving and affectionate man. No one would wish this kind of experience on any human being, yet Henry Turner would probably never have become an authentic human being without this experience ...

569. First Sunday after Christmas Day

Colossians 3:1-17, 1 Samuel 2:12-26, Psalm 148:1-14, Luke 2:41-52

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B. David Hostetter

... of Pardon Pastor:Friends, hear the Good News! God has forgiven you. People:We will let the peace of Christ abide in our hearts. Pastor:Friends, believe the Good News! People:In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation As you have been forgiven, be forgiving, compassionate, kind, humble, gentle, patient, preserving the unity of the church as the body of Christ. PRAYER OF THE DAY Child of God and child with human parents, teach us to grow in wisdom, both by listening and by asking questions. Help us to keep ...

570. Proper 6

Galatians 2:11-21, 1 Kings 21:1-29, Psalm 5:1-12, Luke 7:36-50

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B. David Hostetter

... may give way to genuine dialogue and agreements be reached that will bring an end to conflict and bloodshed. Be with all who till the soil and reap the harvest. Protect miners, mariners, flyers, and all who work in hazardous occupations to meet our common needs. Compassionate Christ, heal those who are sick in body or mind, especially those known and dear to us who look to you for healing and help. Heavenly Father, we rejoice in the company of all who have confessed you on earth and who have had theirnames ...

571. Proper 9

2 Kings 5:1-27, Psalm 30:1-12, Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, Galatians 6:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

... of the beautiful and the good that can be renewed through the gift of wise poets and writers, artists and photographers, film makers and mass media specialists. O God, overcome evil with goodness with our obedient support and action; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Compassionate God, we do not understand why some are sick and some are well. Jesus did not explain to our satisfaction that "There were also many lepers in Israel in the time of the prophet Elisha, and none of them was cleansed except Naaman the ...

572. Proper 13

Colossians 3:1-17, Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 107:1-43, Luke 12:13-21

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B. David Hostetter

... may give way to genuine dialogue and agreements be reached that will bring an end to conflict and bloodshed. Be with all who till the soil and reap the harvest. Protect miners, mariners, flyers, and all who work in hazardous occupations to meet our common needs. Compassionate Christ, heal those who are sick in body or mind, especially those known and dear to us who look to you for healing and help. God of life and resurrection, we rejoice in the vision of John who looked, and there was a great multitude ...

573. Proper 18

Psalm 139:1-24, Jeremiah 18:1-11, Luke 14:25-35, Philemon 1:1-21

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B. David Hostetter

... . We are in awe of you, for what we know, for what we cannot know, for what we have yet to learn. You are the One who is, who was, and who is to come, Almighty and all wise. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Sovereign God, you are a compassionate monarch. You hear the cries of the oppressed and have always helped the needy. You take notice of trouble and suffering and are always ready to help. Use us to do your works of mercy in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION God ...

574. Proper 20

Psalm 79:1-13, Jeremiah 8:18--9:1, Luke 16:1-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-15

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B. David Hostetter

... and courage and patience. Grant prosperity to the whole world population that suitable employment and reasonable living standards may be enjoyed everywhere. Break the grip of both political and economic tyrants that freedom with responsibility may be more universally experienced. Compassionate God, in Christ you have known the endurance of pain, and can sympathize with the suffering. Help them to rise above fear, and to look with hope for your healing with the support and care of doctors and nurses. Bless ...

575. Proper 23

Psalm 66:1-20, Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7, Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-15

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B. David Hostetter

... Christ. Pastor: Friends, believe the Good News! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Try hard to show yourself worthy of God’s approval, as a laborer who need not be ashamed. Be straightforward in your declaration of the truth. PRAYER OF THE DAY Compassionate Christ, as we have been touched by your love, help us to show you our thankfulness by also reaching out to others that you may touch them also through us. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING God of all places, you sent Jesus of Nazareth to ...

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551. Luke 9:51-62

Luke 9:51-62

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Leonard Sweet

552. Philemon 1:1-20

Philemon 1:1-20

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

553. Mark 2:23-3:6

Mark 2:23-3:6

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

554. Mark 12:28-34

Mark 12:28-34

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

555. Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

556. Mark 1:29-39

Mark 1:29-39

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

557. Mark 6:1-13

Mark 6:1-13

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

558. Mark 7:24-37

Mark 7:24-37

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

559. The Most Stubborn Man in the Bible

Jonah 3:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

560. Poor Relations

James 2:1-13

Sermon

Mike Ripski

561. Barking Dogs and Daily Bread

John 2:12-25

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

562. What Would Jesus Do? - or - How Would Jesus Do It?

John 17:6-19

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

563. The Wounded Healers

Mark 5: 21-43

Illustration

Ron Lavin

564. Proper 17

Psalm 45:1-17, Song of Songs 2:1-17, Mark 7:1-23, James 1:17-27

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B. David Hostetter

565. Proper 27

Ruth 3:1-18, Psalm 127:1-5, Mark 12:38-44, Hebrews 9:11-28

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B. David Hostetter

566. Lent 5

Psalm 51:1-19, Jeremiah 31:31-34, John 12:20-33, Hebrews 5:5-10

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B. David Hostetter

567. Second Sunday in Lent

Genesis 17:1-27, Psalm 22:23-31, Mark 8:31-38, Romans 4:13-25

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B. David Hostetter

568. Thorns of Grace

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

569. First Sunday after Christmas Day

Colossians 3:1-17, 1 Samuel 2:12-26, Psalm 148:1-14, Luke 2:41-52

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B. David Hostetter

570. Proper 6

Galatians 2:11-21, 1 Kings 21:1-29, Psalm 5:1-12, Luke 7:36-50

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B. David Hostetter

571. Proper 9

2 Kings 5:1-27, Psalm 30:1-12, Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, Galatians 6:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

572. Proper 13

Colossians 3:1-17, Hosea 11:1-11, Psalm 107:1-43, Luke 12:13-21

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B. David Hostetter

... may give way to genuine dialogue and agreements be reached that will bring an end to conflict and bloodshed. Be with all who till the soil and reap the harvest. Protect miners, mariners, flyers, and all who work in hazardous occupations to meet our common needs. Compassionate Christ, heal those who are sick in body or mind, especially those known and dear to us who look to you for healing and help. God of life and resurrection, we rejoice in the vision of John who looked, and there was a great multitude ...

573. Proper 18

Psalm 139:1-24, Jeremiah 18:1-11, Luke 14:25-35, Philemon 1:1-21

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B. David Hostetter

574. Proper 20

Psalm 79:1-13, Jeremiah 8:18--9:1, Luke 16:1-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-15

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B. David Hostetter

575. Proper 23

Psalm 66:1-20, Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7, Luke 17:11-19, 2 Timothy 2:8-15

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B. David Hostetter

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