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551. Pentecost 24

Mal 1:6-14, Lev 2:1-16, Mic 3:1-12, Am 5:18-27, Ru 4:1-1, 1Th 2:1-16, 4:13-5:11, Mt 23 and 25:1-13

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... was offended and never again went back to that church. Was the offense committed by the preacher? Did he preach something other than the gospel? Or was the problem in what the politician heard, or even in how he heard the gospel speaking to, even condemning his support of the war in Southeast Asia? Since I didn't hear or read the sermon, I am not in a position to answer these questions, but the situation points up the necessity for preaching that is faithful to the gospel and hearing the Word in the spirit ...

552. Reformation Sunday

Jeremiah 32:1-44, Romans 3:21-31, John 8:31-41

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... Free at last," but the freedom we have in Christ is freedom that will last - forever! "If the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed." 4. Thank God for that freedom. "Thank God Almighty that we're free at last" by witnessing to, and supporting in every way possible, the proclamation of God's freeing Word in the world. Jeremiah 31:31-34 - "Renewal Through Reformation." 1. Needed: a new covenant. The old covenant had been broken, and Jeremiah predicted that the time was coming when God would make a new ...

553. Ascension Day

Luke 24:36-49

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... disciples a formidable task: to preach repentance and forgiveness to the world. But, instead of sending them out immediately, he instructs them to return to Jerusalem to await the divine power (identified in Acts as none other than the Spirit) that will support their efforts. Call to Worship Leader: Let us prepare ourselves to celebrate a great moment in the Church's life! People: FOR IT IS ASCENSION DAY, WHEN JESUS LEFT HIS DISCIPLES COMMISSIONED AS APOSTLES TO THE WORLD! Leader: His instructions to them ...

554. Proper 12

Matthew 13:44-46

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... pursuits than we give to the mission of Christ? 2. Do we borrow money on things for ourselves that we would never think of borrowing to relieve hunger and suffering? 3. Do we (forcibly) give more to support the nation in taxes (often bebrudgingly) than we do to support Christ's church (cheerfully/hilariously)? Charge to the Congregation Suggestion: Incorporate this quote from Coventry Patmore: "A saint is a person who does almost everything any other decent person does, only some-what better and with a ...

555. Ash Wednesday

Isaiah 63:7--64:12

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... of this text is "yet" (64:8) ... "yet, thou art our Father" - repeating at the end of the Scripture lesson the same affirmation made at the beginning, an affirmation of faith made in spite of the fact that there is absolutely no external evidence of any sort to support it. An affirmation of faith made in spite of the fact that there is not one single thing left in the life of this captive people to suggest to them that they could possibly be cared for by a loving God, who loved them like a father. In fact ...

556. An Unhappy Homecoming

Luke 4:14-30

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Bill Bouknight

... we have that must be corrected before God can heal us? Myth # 1—Our affluence is proof that we are superior or that God loves us more than he loves other folks. Myth # 2---We are not accountable to God for how we use our affluence. We can support a regressive tax system; we can steal from that first 10 percent that belongs to God; we can hoard our affluence in the face of overwhelming need and God won’t hold it against us. Myth # 3—Our race or nationality makes us superior to other folks. Racism ...

557. Is Jesus Still in the Healing Business?

Luke 4:38-44, Luke 4:31-37

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Bill Bouknight

... the only gospel writer to note that she had a high fever. Some cynics have guessed that part of Simon Peter’s willingness to leave home and go with Jesus was because his mother in law lived in his house. Folks, there is not a shred of evidence to support that. Verses 40 through 44 tell us that as the sun was setting, sick people were brought to Jesus from all directions and he healed them. The Sabbath was over at sundown, around 6:00 PM. On the Sabbath Jews were prohibited from traveling over 2/3rds of a ...

558. The First Council

Acts 15:1-21

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... Isaiah (Isaiah 45:21) decreed that the Word of God should be preached to the heathen who once prayed to wooden idols so that they might be led to salvation. The authority of James comes out clearly in his statement. After drawing on the prophets for support, he declares, "Therefore my judgment is ..." This is the phrasing of a judge who is sure of his ground and certain that his decision will be accepted, as indeed it was. The conditions James attached to his ruling made good common sense. He set only four ...

559. Jailbreak at Midnight

Acts 16:16-40

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... of salvation." Maybe she had heard these words from Paul or maybe someone had coached her to say them. Perhaps she even had some clairvoyant spiritual insight! At this time, Paul must have been taking advantage of the opportunity offered by Lydia’s support to circulate daily through the streets of the city, stopping to talk to people and to tell them about Jesus. He never let up! And neither did the slave girl. Eventually her continual outcry became an embarrassment to Paul. Perhaps some people thought ...

560. Striking Silversmiths Start Riot

Acts 19:23-41

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... He made great inroads against the local superstitions. And when the silversmiths rioted, "some of the Asiarchs who were friends of his begged him" not to expose himself to danger among the mob. The Asiarchs were civic leaders and benefactors, so Paul had support from those in the highest social circles of Ephesus and numbered civic leaders among his friends. We therefore have to balance Paul’s dire and disconcolate expressions against what we would have to call a most successful ministry. Yet there is no ...

561. Return to Jerusalem

Acts 20:7-12

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... who bore love gifts from the churches of Asia, such as Troas and Ephesus. Some questions pop up again. What happened to Timothy? He started out from Philippi with Paul (20:4) and that’s the last mention of his name in the book. Tradition supported by Paul’s second letter to Timothy suggests that he was left behind to minister to the large and demanding congregation at Ephesus. If so, why did not Paul commend him to the Ephesian elders in that emotional farewell address? Tradition goes on to assert ...

562. "I appeal to Caesar!"

Acts 24:1-27, Acts 25:1-12

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... . Five days after Paul’s arrival a delegation from Jerusalem hotfooted down to lodge their complaints. Heading the group was the high priest, Ananias, who had stamped himself as Paul’s mortal enemy during their brief encounter in the Court of the Gentiles. Supporting him were "some elders and a spokesman, Tertullus." Since the latter had a Roman name, he was evidently a lawyer fluent in the Latin language and therefore best able to plead the Jewish case. The Jews got an immediate and open hearing. Luke ...

563. As Good As God

Leviticus 19:1-37

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John R. Brokhoff

... , it would be a sin to obey unjust laws, for such obedience would displease God. If we are to be just like God, we cannot support unjust laws in our society. We can also ask, are our courts just? Is it difficult for a poor person to get justice? Is a ... on demand? When a third of the world does not have enough food to eat, is it just for America’s farmers under governmental support not to plant one-third of their land in order to increase the price of next year’s crops and to reduce the national stockpile ...

564. Out of the Barnyard

John 11:38-44

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Robert Bachelder

... , but his prison writings are an enduring testament to God’s power and the invincible human spirit. In our own day and land, Hubert Humphrey told a group of Protestant ministers that the 1964 Civil Rights Act could never have been passed without the support and work of the churches. Still I think it is fair to say the contemporary Church comes up short when it is measured against its ancient heritage. Indeed, the churches which are growing the fastest these days are those which address their parishioners ...

565. General William Booth

Matthew 25:31-46

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Carroll Gunkel

... goals. They were: 1. To bring into public view "the ocean of ... misery ..." which characterized society. 2. To awaken people from spiritual lethargy. 3. To challenge people to give themselves to the care of the needy. 4. To evoke compassion in others to support the work of the Salvation Army.5 Putting aside criticism of methods and personalities, the evidence is clear that William Booth accomplished his goals. An example of the manner in which he gave vitality to his goals was the campaign he waged against ...

566. The Joy of Sorrow?

Matthew 5:4

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Wallace H. Kirby

... broke. "What did I care about my money, all my money? My boy was gone!" Blessed are they that mourn, for they will discover the things that matter, and that discovery will bring a kind of joy. Sorrow also helps us discover the meaning of friendship and loving support. No one of us lives totally unto himself or herself. We are social beings. Part of us is made up of other people. All we need do to realize this is to stop and think of how much our friends contribute to our happiness. Most of us have lived ...

567. Children of the Eighth Day

Romans 6:1-14

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Robert G. Tuttle

... highway or go bankrupt." Wait a minute. Your road building should not keep you out of the kingdom of God. Dedicate your road building; do it for the glory of God. The kingdom of God needs some good highways. Your men need you and your trust and your support. Build roads for God’s sake. Share your income to build a better world. Receive a new incentive; have joy! Still another person said, "Sir, I’ve married a wife. We are starting on our honeymoon. I cannot come." Wait a minute. Your home is the kingdom ...

568. "I Don’t Want to Be Perfect - Or Do I?"

Matthew 13:1-23

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Robert G. Tuttle

... that which I have committed unto him against that day ... He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we can ask or think." Evelyn Underhill suggests "If Christianity sometimes seems hard, it is the hardness of a great enterprise in which we get great support." The miracle of completion is possible even for me, because the universe and all in it is in no way "independent of God’s continuing will." Keep the will of God. Obey the will of God by grace, and the seed produces the fulfillment. Paul ...

569. "Can Do" Christianity

Philippians 4:10-20

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Raymond Gibson

... even while he was in prison in Rome. He was aware that it was their "can do" prayers along with the Spirit of Jesus Christ that sustained him and gave him hope. He knew that it was the Philippians "can do" spirit which enabled them to support him with their gifts even when he was absent from them. So inspired was Paul by their willingness to attempt anything for his sake and for Jesus Christ that he concluded his lovely letter to them with an affirmation of confidence that literally sings as an anthem ...

570. Joseph

Proverbs 10:1-32

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Warren Thomas Smith

... role in life’s drama may not be exactly as we wish. We think we have been overlooked, bypassed, forgotten; our potential has been neglected by our peers, our real worth unrecognized. It may be that we are the Josephs of life. Our destiny could be that of support and strength for another who will rise to sublime heights. Joseph enables us to see that rather than being downgraded, we have an opportunity to be part of another’s success. We can learn to live so that those who come after us will say that we ...

571. Easter Headlines

Matthew 28:1-10

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Bill Bouknight

... . The cover article in last week's Time Magazine was entitled "Does Heaven Exist?" An opinion poll revealed that 81 percent of Americans believe there is a heaven. However, nobody talks about it very much, except at funerals. There is much circumstantial evidence to support life after death. The longing, which human beings of all cultures feel for eternity, must have been planted in our minds by our Creator. It makes sense to believe that if God cared enough to create humans in his own image, that he would ...

572. Five Grains of Corn

Psalm 111:1-10

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Allan J. Weenink

... Food power has become more important today than military power. Each of us, in his abundance, can help make a difference in the world situation by decisions we make every day on what we eat ... what we throw away ... how we travel ... what domestic policies we support ... whom we elect to office. We must re-learn that there is wisdom in frugality ... and teach this to our children. We can in many ways, and must, aid the two billion people in our world who are hungry and starving. We can write letters, exert ...

573. To Be Perfectly One

John 17:20-26

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Allan J. Weenink

... as the cross was God’s instrument for revealing his care for humanity (which is made up of individuals), so we who have been influenced by that cross have a singular witness to bear. Through the years you may have been active in the church, supported its programs and projects, and attended its worship regularly. But, have you ever talked to another person and truly witnessed? Have you told others what the love of Christ means to you personally and helped them to find that same love ... that same sense of ...

574. In Which Direction Do You Travel?

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Harold Warlick

... ?" Unfortunately there is very little dependability in today’s world. Churches are armed with flashy individuals, critics, exhibitionists, and sharp talkers. Yet people searching for a new life-style had much rather see a few people that you can depend on for support. You see, we cannot teach truth, we can only awaken it in people. Do you remember how we acquired trust in the Christian life-style? It was not through explanations of our parents or other people. No verbal attempts to preach goodness ...

575. Embalmed With Cardiac Arrest

Luke 24:13-35

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Louis H. Valbracht

... It was perfectly obvious that her back was bothering her because she was wearing too tight a girdle. So, for the next two weeks, she went without a girdle. She went back for her next appointment, and the doctor said: "It’s obvious that your back needs support. What you need to do is wear a tight girdle." And she said: "But, Doctor, two weeks ago, you told me exactly the opposite." And without any perturbation at all and completely undaunted, as physicians are in such a case, he said, "But, Madam, in those ...

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