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576. The Double Cross

Mark 10:35-45

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... brought to his disciples both those in the first century and those in the twenty-first in the form of a "double-cross." Jesus' "double-cross" discipleship, however, was the call to experience the power of the vertical crossbeam combined with the compassion of the horizontal crossbeam. It was this "double-cross" that informed Jesus' sense of mission and enabled him to carry out his sacrificial gift of love for all. Jesus understood, and experienced in his ultimate sacrifice, that the more powerfully vertical ...

577. The Widow's Might

Mark 12:38-44

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... played with the children, our mouths as we verbally shared his love, and our eyes and ears as we saw and heard their hurts and pains. Just to think that God had set our family apart for three weeks so that he could convey his love and compassion to hurting people was life-changing for me." Norm and Lori Nickel's mite has might, and it is the might of love! Mrs. Epps likes the time she spends with children. So she enjoys her time as a volunteer at the NorgeElementary School in Williamsburg, Virginia. There ...

578. What Gift Do You Have For Us?

Romans 12:1-8

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Leonard Sweet

... -handed. The reason God offers us these gifts of the Spirit is not to glorify our abilities or highlight our weaknesses. As members of the living Body of Christ, we are responsible for the health and maintenance of that Body. The gifts of love and leadership, compassion and counsel, prophesying and portfolio-building are all exercises we perform for the sake of the Body's health. Fitness experts preach, "If you don't use it, you lose it." Each of us must flex our spiritual gifts in order to keep the Body of ...

579. Paying Dues to God

Matthew 22:15-22

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Leonard Sweet

... humans owe to God. Here are some probes into what doing justice to God may mean. (These "dues" are meant to be suggestive only. Add your own "dues" based on what your people need to hear.) "Doing justice to God" means returning to God the creativity, care and compassion God has lavished on us. Dues #1: Creativity The first thing the Bible tells us about God is that God creates. Without the creative urge and impetus that God celebrates, you and I would not be here. That we are told God created us in God's ...

580. Luke 10:25-37

Luke 10:25-37

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... with poignant details. There is the fact that the first two travelers who pass by the wounded man are members of the professionally religious - a priest and a Levite. The behavior of these two men, who of all people we might expect to show compassion for their fellow human - is shocking to any listener, first century or 21st. Some scholars have tried to soften the priest's and Levite's hardness of heart by giving them professional excuses. Since they are traveling on the road from Jericho to Jerusalem ...

581. 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

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Leonard Sweet

... he does to any other except the Second Coming itself. Although today's epistle text is characterized by a voice of command and authority, Paul nevertheless tempers his directives with genuine compassion. He addresses the Thessalonians - even those idling and erring - as "brothers and sisters." It is out of a spirit of genuine compassion, then, that Paul now commands those not in error to "keep away" from the mistaken ones in their midst. There is a definite military sound behind Paul's "commanding" language ...

582. Luke 10:25-37

Luke 10:25-37

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

583. Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

Mark 6:30-34, 53-56

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... "deserted-place" destination. Instead of facing this unexpected welcoming committee with dismay, or trying to find a peaceful place for himself and the disciples, Jesus' response is described as one of "compassion." Even as he had shown tender concern for the physical welfare of his disciples, so Jesus is now moved by great compassion to offer help and healing to the pressing crowd. Verse 34 highlights Jesus' linkage to ancient Hebrew leaders by identifying his role with that of a good shepherd. Even as ...

584. Hosea 11:1-11

Hosea 11:1-11

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... is also a part of the prophet's word. As chapter 11 opens we see clearly why these words forever mark Hosea as the "love prophet" and why these verses constitute a "love chapter." The message of divine judgment now melts into a pool of divine compassion. Yahweh's judging fist unclenches to open out toward the beloved children with the imploring love of a rejected parent. So clearly does Hosea present the breadth of Yahweh's love and the depth of God's commitment in this single chapter that it has been ...

585. Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23)

Matthew 9:35-10:8 (9-23)

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... of Psalm 116, verses 1-9, deals with the psalmist's fear of death - a fear eloquently and agonizingly described by this poet in verses 14. But having given voice to the greatest fear, the writer then reveals that Yahweh has reached out with compassion and love to rescue this pitiful human from death's door. All the psalmist's words converge to emphasize the helplessness and powerlessness of this threatened human - suggesting the poet's absolute dependence upon the Lord's activity. In verses 5-9 the psalmist ...

586. Ephesians 1:15-23

Ephesians 1:15-23

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... that both the sheep and the goats ask the judging Son of Man the same question "When was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink?" The "sheep" did not intentionally share their goods, their compassion, their love with others in order to grow in righteousness and serve Christ. But that was the result. The "goats" did not intentionally ignore the needs of others in order to deny God's tremendous power and belittle Christ's sacrifice. But that was the result ...

587. The Heart of the Matter

Psalm 51:1-19

Sermon

King Duncan

... worse than those of the deed itself. Stupid. But emotions are powerful. Sometimes they are overwhelming. Would it surprise you that it was David who wrote this beautiful Psalm? “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. Against you, you only, have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight . . .” Then a ...

588. Divorce and Swearing

Matthew 5:31-32

Sermon

Mike Ripski

... exception? First of all, you’ve got to recall what Jesus said about forgiving 70 X 7. Adultery need not end a marriage. With God’s miracle of forgiveness adultery can be forgiven. Second, this whole discussion by Jesus seems to be motivated by his compassion for the way women were being treated. In the old world, men could believe they were righteous simply by giving their wife a certificate of divorce. Jesus says NO! Love demands that you consider what your divorce is going to do to this human being ...

589. Mark 1:40-45

Mark 1:40-45

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... his messianic mission. In fact, anger anger at the diseased plight of the man before him, anger at the cruelties and ostracism the leprous man must suffer along with the disease is as good a motivator for Jesus’ action as any great compassion might be. Disregarding all the scriptural and cultural taboos surrounding leprosy, Jesus does not step back from the unclean man before him. Instead Jesus “stretched out his hand and touched him.” With that touch, according to Levitical law, Jesus himself was now ...

590. Breaking the Rules

Mark 1:40-45

Illustration

Charles Swindoll

... glance verse 41 seems cursory, "Jesus reached out his hand and touched the man." Why does mark mention this touch? Does he want to point out that Jesus took the risk of getting Leprosy? Does he want us to understand the depth of Christ's compassion that he would touch a leper? Is he simply trying to describe the moment? Unfortunately these are not the reasons that Mark carefully describes the touch. It is this TOUCH that gets Jesus into trouble with the religious leaders. It is this direct contact with ...

591. An Unnerving Experience

Mark 9:2-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... the center of our faith is Jesus. He is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. He is the new Ark of the Covenant. If you come to a passage in scripture you do not understand, think about Jesus. Does the passage reflect the love and compassion of Christ? If not, then it is probably one that Jesus would say to us, “You have heard it said . . ., but I say to you . . .” Christ is the perfect revelation of the Creator. As the voice said to the three disciples on the Mount of Transfiguration: “This ...

592. Pastoral Prayer for First Sunday of Lent

Mark 1:9-15

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Joel D. Kline

... we experience the promise of life, and are grateful. Lead us now, O God, as we seek, in this season of Lent, to journey with our eyes fixed on Jesus. Lead us in righteousness, that our journey might be a journey in which we embrace Christ's ways of compassion and justice, grace and mercy, hope and right living. Lead us, God, in peace, as we seek to keep our eyes fixed on Jesus. Fill us with a peace that passes all human understanding, a peace the world cannot give to us, neither can it take away. But, holy ...

593. Epiphany 5

Isaiah 40:1-31, 1 Corinthians 9:1-27, Mark 1:29-34, Mark 1:35-39

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John R. Brokhoff

... 1:29-39 1. Lifted (v. 31). Jesus ministered with a personal touch. He took Peter's mother-in-law, who was sick with a fever, by the hand and "lifted her up." He lifted her up to health. It was the lift of love and compassion for a sick one. Here we have not only compassion but the power of Jesus to heal. Love always gives us a lift, a lift from sickness to health, from despair to hope, from sin to holiness and from death to life. 2. Served (v. 31). Did Jesus heal the woman to get service from ...

594. Epiphany 8

Mark 2:18-22, 2 Corinthians 2:12--3:6, Psalm 103:1-22, Hosea 2:2-23

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John R. Brokhoff

... empower us v. 6. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 103:1-13, 22; Psalm 103; Psalm 103:1-13 "The Lord is full of compassion and mercy." (v. 8) Hymn Of The Day: "Salvation Unto Us Has Come" Theme Of The Day: God's New Deal Gospel New forms are needed ... a minister whose competence comes from God. The Psalm of the Day emphasizes the God of the new covenant as one of compassion and mercy, expressed in healing our illnesses and forgiving our sins. The Hymn of the Day deals with justification, salvation by ...

595. Proper 10

Mark 6:14-29, Psalm 24:1-10, 2 Samuel 6:1-23, Ephesians 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... and women, girls and boys, who follow seasons and go where the work is, who harvest crops or work part-time jobs. Be with them in love, so they may believe in you and be your pilgrim people, trusting in Jesus Christ the Lord. God of compassion, we remember those who suffer want and anxiety because they have no work. Guide the people of this land to use its wealth so that all may find fulfilling employment and receive just payment for their labor, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Comfort and relieve, O Lord ...

596. Proper 21

Esther 7:1-10, Esther 9:20-22, Psalm 124:1-8, Mark 9:38-50, James 5:13-20

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B. David Hostetter

... actions and are free to serve others in modest ways that many may not notice, but which will be rewarded by you, from whom nothing is hidden. Amen PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING We praise you, O God, for though you do what you please, your pleasure is justice with compassion. We worship you, O God, for though you choose your servants as you wish, your elect people are called to serve all in obedience to you. We are awed by the powers of nature, but assured that there is no force or being that can overpower you. We ...

597. Palm Sunday

Mark 11:1-11, Psalm 31:1-24; 118:1-29, Isaiah 50:1-11, Philippians 2:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... affairs of state, that corruption may be banished, that injustice may be put right, that prejudice may be exposed. Healer of the sick, grant your touch to all who are sick or injured. Use our hospitals and nursing homes to care for the aged with compassion. As today we celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem—the place of suffering, but ultimate victory—so we rejoice in the vision of John, who saw in heaven a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, from all tribes and ...

598. Proper 21

Psalm 91:1-16, Jeremiah 32:1-44, Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

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B. David Hostetter

... you all. People: And also with you. Leader: As long as you live, praise the Royal One. People: We sing praise to our God all our lives long. INVOCATION All the glory of earthly monarchs pales in contrast to your majesty in both power and compassion, immortal Sovereign. Your love in the princely Christ encourages our audience, and your Spirit’s inspiration enables our worship. Receive us in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYER OF CONFESSION All-Seeing God, too often we close our eyes to what is going ...

599. Proper 27

Psalm 98:1-9; 145:1-5, 17-21, Haggai 1:15b-2:9, Luke 20:27-40, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

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B. David Hostetter

... , and love, we are grateful for all judges, legislators, and executives who are devoted to justice in action and not merely in words. We give thanks for all who have shown compassion on widows and widowers and orphans and have provided for them when they were in want. We remember happily the citizens who have welcomed newcomers, strangers, and aliens and helped them find their place in a new land. We celebrate in anticipation the pleasant place you have prepared for all ...

600. Palm Sunday

Isaiah 50:1-11, Matthew 21:1-11, Psalm 118:1-29, Psalm 31:1-24, Matthew 26:14-16, Philippians 2:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... name and obedience to your law we may find new prosperity and peace. Save us from the worship of wealth and the dependence on brute force. Restrain our pride and rebuke our prejudices. Give us mutual respect and love as children of one heavenly Parent. God of compassion, show your mercy to the parents of dying children. As one whose earthly Son was killed in the prime of life, you know the sorrows of a dying Son who was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. By your power you raised Jesus from death ...

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