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Antonyms: bad feeling, acrimony, animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, bitterness, detestation, disgust, dislike, disrelish, enmity, friction, grievances, grudges, hatred, hostility, loathing, malevolence, malice

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576. Proper 26

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Psalm 119:1-176, Luke 19:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

... our faith brings us to you in humility to seek your hearing and to receive your blessing. Receive the worship we offer in the Spirit you have shared with us in human measure by the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYER OF CONFESSION God compassionate and gracious, long-suffering, ever constant and true, forgive our iniquity, rebellion, and sin. We go on stubbornly in selfish ways and persist in sins that take their toll on generations to come. We risk our own health and the health of the unborn with ...

577. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:1-28, Psalm 37:1-40, Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

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B. David Hostetter

... not only in the words we say and the hymns we sing but in the silences we keep. In speaking and in listening may we be open to hear your Word and ready to respond with respectful obedience like Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Compassionate Parent, understanding Brother, loving and forgiving Spirit, you know how weak we are and how prone to retaliate when treated spitefully. We would rather return a curse with a curse and a blow with a blow. We refuse many who ask us for what we think we ...

578. Epiphany 6

Psalm 1:1-6, Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

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B. David Hostetter

... and water pure and the land beautiful. Prevent us from destroying land and fouling streams. Let us treat lovely things with true appreciation so that all may enjoy the earth. In time of need your children may come to you, O God, as to a compassionate parent. Hear the appeals of your children who are sick, or in sorrow, or fiercely tempted. Grant them help according to your wisdom and grace. Comfort the bereaved and give peace to the dying. Eternal God, before your sight the generations rise and pass away ...

579. Trinity Sunday

Psalm 8:1-9, Proverbs 8:1-36, John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... may be hateful in our sight as in yours. May truth and justice be the stability of our times and our deepest trust be not in any human institution but in the rule of Christ whose dominion shall not pass away. Father of all mercies, compassionate Son of God, Holy Spirit of God, continue the healing ministry of Jesus among the sick in every generation. Bless every person with healing gifts, every clinic, hospital, and hospice that cares for the sick and dying. Bless all who counsel the mentally disturbed, the ...

580. First Sunday after the Epiphany (Baptism of Our Lord)

Psalm 29:1-11, Isaiah 42:1-9, Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 10:34-43

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B. David Hostetter

... those addicted to alcohol and other drugs. Free those who are co-dependents of the addicted and whose own lives are also unmanageable. Overwhelm powers of godlessness and crime with the sharp truth of your word and the strong witness of your people. Compassionate Parent in heaven, accompany with your presence those living through days of pain and anguish, weeks of sickness and weakness, months of grief and sorrow. Keep from despair those near to dying. May your peace possess them and give them final victory ...

581. First Sunday in Lent

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Psalm 32:1-11, Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 5:12-19

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B. David Hostetter

... among us to settle our disputes locally, nationally, and internationally. Bless all who are feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, finding homes for the homeless. Grant us contentedness in a life of shared abundance and reverence for you and all creation. Compassionate God, you console the downcast and send visitors to the lonely. Give healing and help to those who are sick and recovering from accident, surgery, or addiction. Grant rest to the weary, relief to the suffering, and pause for the overworked ...

582. Easter 4

Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:1-10, Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:13-25

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B. David Hostetter

... Spirit the light of life. Let that light shine also in our political activities, that we may influence government and public agencies toward justice and good faith so that our nation and the nations of the world may live together in mutual respect and peace. Compassionate God, read the names written on our hearts, the members of our family and our friends for whom we are especially concerned. Hear our prayers for them and do for them as you know best. As faithful friends are life-saving medicine, send us ...

583. Proper 7

Matthew 10:1-42, Psalm 86:1-17, Genesis 21:8-21, Romans 6:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... serve you, divine Master, we do not serve you without fault. Achieve your purposes through the church, despite our imperfect commitment to service and the reproach of the world, to the glory of your name. Amen PRAYER OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION Compassionate God, may the offering of this ministry of intercession overflow with many thanksgivings to you. May we not only offer our prayers but contribute to the needs of the saints and extend hospitality to strangers. Risen and glorious Christ, your eyes ...

584. Proper 10

Matthew 13:1-23, Psalm 119:1-176, Genesis 25:19-34, Romans 8:1-17

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B. David Hostetter

... AND COMMEMORATION With our voices we cry to you, O LORD; with our voices we make supplication to you, O LORD. We pour out our complaints before you; we tell our troubles before you and the adversities of our world. Grant to your church the compassionate spirit of Jesus who saw many people, harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. As we have enjoyed comfort and care in your congregation, may we welcome strangers and foreigners into our company that they may share your grace and the sacraments of ...

585. Proper 11

Genesis 29:15-30, Psalm 105:1-45, Matthew 13:31-35; 44-52, Romans 8:26-39

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B. David Hostetter

... on earth where you cannot be worshiped and called upon, by whatever name or title, in any language, by people of many faults and faiths and differing customs. You deserve the thanksgiving of everyone everywhere, for you are God of all, responsive, generous, compassionate. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION How can we set a price on the parables of the kingdom or consider an admission charge to enter into your realm, Sovereign of sovereigns? Receive us, undeserving as we are, for the sake of our elder Brother, Jesus ...

586. Proper 12

Genesis 28:10-22, Psalm 139:1-24, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Romans 8:12-25

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B. David Hostetter

... time of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Obscure God, disclosed through a strange history and a suffering Son of an insignificant nation, we stand in awe of your ways. You bring to power the powerless and overthrow the tyrant. You are compassionate and gracious, showing your favor to slaves as well as sovereigns, promising liberty to all who live in hope of the final triumph of your goodness. In a blighted world we rejoice in the firstfruits that point to a final harvest still to come ...

587. Proper 13

Matthew 14:13-21, Psalm 17:1-15, Genesis 32:22-32, Romans 9:1-29

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B. David Hostetter

... , to the sick and the suffering. Uphold all who are bearing pain and loss bravely, both the afflicted and those who care for them. Help them as they have need, and give them reason to rejoice in Christ our Savior. We pray, Compassionate Christ, for your healing Spirit to assist psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and mental health workers who work with those who are mentally and emotionally ill. We are grateful for the good that some medicines can do and pray that further helpful treatments and cures ...

588. Proper 14

Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28, Psalm 106:1-48, Matthew 14:22-36, Romans 10:5-15

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B. David Hostetter

... . Bless our country with prosperity and peace, with honest employment for all who can work, and a cooperative spirit that gives us peace in our common life. Deliver us from those who are troublemakers, self-seeking and trying to conquer by dividing us. Compassionate Christ, teach us to serve you by befriending the neglected, the disoriented, the aged, and the lonely. You are the same, yesterday, today, and forever. By the Spirit be close to the sick who look to you for healing and help. Show your mercy ...

589. Proper 22

Matthew 21:33-46, Psalm 19:1-14, Exodus 20:1-21, Philippians 3:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... sisters, that our offerings and intercessions may be sincere and worthy of your hearing. We commend to your keeping all those dear to us by ties of blood and the unity of the Spirit. Give your angels charge over them to guard them in all their ways. Compassionate Christ, give rest to those who are weary and are carrying heavy burdens. Cool the fevered brow, heal the sick, mend the broken body or spirit, deliver those in trouble, forgive the sinning who look to you for grace. We praise you, O Lord, with all ...

590. Proper 24

Matthew 22:15-22, Psalm 99:1-9, Exodus 33:12-23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

... orphan and widow. People: We will trust our Creator who watches over us. INVOCATION By coming to your house of prayer, Gracious God, we show that our faith is in you above all others. Receive our worship as we extol your greatness and your compassionate care for all your people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen PRAYER OF CONFESSION Creator of heaven and earth, Maker of all humanity, Judge of all persons, hear our confession. Though we worship you now we frequently show more respect for powerful political ...

591. Lent 2

Genesis 12:1-8, Psalm 121:1-8, John 3:1-17, Romans 4:1-25

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B. David Hostetter

... wisdom and integrity. Save us from the self-seeking and factions that serve only their limited agenda rather than the greater good. Unite us in a godly harmony that works together with you to accomplish your eternal purposes for our global village. Compassionate Christ, comfort your children who are faint from the struggle with the ailments and adversities of our mortal life. Speak tenderly to those who mourn. Grant to all your people the wisdom from above, which is pure, peaceable, gentle, willing to yield ...

592. Easter 2

Psalm 16:1-11, John 20:19-31, Acts 2:14a, 22-32, 1 Peter 1:3-9

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B. David Hostetter

... you come under my roof," so we pray: "but only speak the word, and [our friends] will be healed." Cure disease. Bind up broken hearts. Mend broken bones. Calm frazzled nerves. Speak peace to the guilty and repentant. O Lord Jesus, save all who call upon you. Compassionate God, to you our parents in the faith cried, and were saved; in you they trusted, and were not put to shame. As you have glorified your Son Jesus in resurrection and ascension, you have given them eyes to see his glory, which you have given ...

593. Easter 6

Psalm 66:1-20, John 14:15-21, Acts 17:16-34, 1 Peter 3:8-22

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B. David Hostetter

... there be abundance of grain in the land; may our orchards bear abundant fruit and our vineyards be heavy with grapes. May people blossom in our towns and cities as we clear the air. Bless all who farm and all who work for a healthier environment. Compassionate God, hear our prayers for all who are troubled in mind and circumstance. Restore to health those who are sick and those recovering from surgery. May they, with new health and strength, come to your house to give thanks to you and for those who have ...

594. Bread As A Weapon

John 6:25-59

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Brett Blair

... You did not want to make men slaves but here too your judgment was too high for all men are slaves." I have always thought that the temptation to give bread to the world was the greatest that Jesus ever experienced, because I am certain that his great compassionate heart melted at the sight of those who were hungry, so many of whom were children. With the snap of a finger it could have been done. But Jesus understood the ramifications of this and did what he had to do by refusing to fall into that tempting ...

595. The Spin Zone

2 Samuel 11:1-27

Sermon

James Merritt

... a betting man, David seemed a sure thing to finish 'in the money'". [[1]] When you read the first ten chapters of II Samuel, David batted a thousand. He is never defeated in battle. He is never wrong in his judgment. He is a compassionate, conservative in the truest sense and his approval rating is one-hundred percent. In every way imaginable - financially, economically, militarily and the country is at an all time high. So what happened? David is now about 50 years old, has been on the throne approximately ...

596. To Catch a Thief

Exodus 20:15

Sermon

James Merritt

... remember), I really loved the action, the swashbuckling fights, the romance, and the legendary archery skill that is displayed. Let's face it - they are fun movies and Robin Hood is a fun character. When you think of someone who is handsome, dashing, romantic, courageous, compassionate, kind and loyal - Robin Hood fits the bill. There is one thing that we force ourselves to forget about Robin Hood or else it kind of ruins both the character and the story. It is this - the bottom line is Robin Hood was a ...

597. James 1:17-27

James 1:19-27

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Leonard Sweet

... unusual: “the Father of lights.” It is a reference that calls attention to the Creator God, the one who brought about the stars, the sun, and the moon. Yet James also calls this Creator God “Father,” a title that emphasizes the ongoing, compassionate, caring nature of the one who created. Unlike the waxing and waning moon, or the constant movement of the sun in the sky, which lengthens and shortens shadows and days, this constancy of the Father has “no variation,” no “change.” The greatest ...

598. People Skills

Proverbs 12:26

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James Merritt

... never have to question about a true friend and that is his loyalty. A true friend will always be your defense attorney before he becomes your judge. There is a second kind of person we will encounter and we need to treat this relationship just as carefully. II. Be Compassionate With Foes If you've got any kind of convictions and principles about you at all, if you have any courage to stand up for what is right, if you are willing to take a stand for Jesus Christ, then mark this down - you are going to make ...

599. Leaping from Recognition Point

2 Samuel 11:26—12:13a

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Stan Purdum

... David, the leap was to repent and seek God's forgiveness. For the Simon the Pharisee the leap — though we don't know if he made it or not — was to see himself as no less a sinner than the woman who knelt before Jesus and to be more compassionate and understanding of those who struggle against sin. Recognizing ourselves in some of the Bible's stories or in some other medium not targeted directly at us is often an invitation to grow or leap in faith or in compassion or in understanding or in wisdom or in ...

600. A Hearing Heart

1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14

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Stan Purdum

... part of what Solomon asked for, rendered in English as the ability to "discern between good and evil," is in the literal Hebrew, the ability "to hear judgment." Putting this together, Solomon was asking for the ability to hear God's truth compassionately. The single English word that probably comes the closest to the meaning here is not "wisdom" but "discernment." At its most basic level, discernment simply means recognizing differences, and note that part of what Solomon asked God for was the capacity "to ...

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576. Proper 26

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Psalm 119:1-176, Luke 19:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

577. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:1-28, Psalm 37:1-40, Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

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B. David Hostetter

578. Epiphany 6

Psalm 1:1-6, Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

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B. David Hostetter

579. Trinity Sunday

Psalm 8:1-9, Proverbs 8:1-36, John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

580. First Sunday after the Epiphany (Baptism of Our Lord)

Psalm 29:1-11, Isaiah 42:1-9, Matthew 3:13-17, Acts 10:34-43

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B. David Hostetter

581. First Sunday in Lent

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Psalm 32:1-11, Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 5:12-19

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B. David Hostetter

582. Easter 4

Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:1-10, Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:13-25

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B. David Hostetter

583. Proper 7

Matthew 10:1-42, Psalm 86:1-17, Genesis 21:8-21, Romans 6:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

584. Proper 10

Matthew 13:1-23, Psalm 119:1-176, Genesis 25:19-34, Romans 8:1-17

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B. David Hostetter

585. Proper 11

Genesis 29:15-30, Psalm 105:1-45, Matthew 13:31-35; 44-52, Romans 8:26-39

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B. David Hostetter

586. Proper 12

Genesis 28:10-22, Psalm 139:1-24, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Romans 8:12-25

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B. David Hostetter

587. Proper 13

Matthew 14:13-21, Psalm 17:1-15, Genesis 32:22-32, Romans 9:1-29

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B. David Hostetter

588. Proper 14

Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28, Psalm 106:1-48, Matthew 14:22-36, Romans 10:5-15

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B. David Hostetter

589. Proper 22

Matthew 21:33-46, Psalm 19:1-14, Exodus 20:1-21, Philippians 3:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

590. Proper 24

Matthew 22:15-22, Psalm 99:1-9, Exodus 33:12-23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

591. Lent 2

Genesis 12:1-8, Psalm 121:1-8, John 3:1-17, Romans 4:1-25

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B. David Hostetter

592. Easter 2

Psalm 16:1-11, John 20:19-31, Acts 2:14a, 22-32, 1 Peter 1:3-9

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B. David Hostetter

593. Easter 6

Psalm 66:1-20, John 14:15-21, Acts 17:16-34, 1 Peter 3:8-22

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B. David Hostetter

594. Bread As A Weapon

John 6:25-59

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Brett Blair

595. The Spin Zone

2 Samuel 11:1-27

Sermon

James Merritt

596. To Catch a Thief

Exodus 20:15

Sermon

James Merritt

597. James 1:17-27

James 1:19-27

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Leonard Sweet

598. People Skills

Proverbs 12:26

Sermon

James Merritt

599. Leaping from Recognition Point

2 Samuel 11:26—12:13a

Sermon

Stan Purdum

600. A Hearing Heart

1 Kings 2:10-12, 3:3-14

Sermon

Stan Purdum

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