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626. Easter 5

Jn 13:31-35 · Acts 11:1-18; 13:44-52; 14:21-27 · Rev 21:1-6 · Ps 148

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John R. Brokhoff

... Barnabas made a good beginning. a. They started congregations throughout Asia Minor. b. In spite of opposition and persecution, they persevered. c. The congregation took root, but needed encouragement. 2. A good beginning is just a beginning after all. a. Suppose we planted an impressive garden and watered it until the first shoots came, then let it dry up and die! b. The hard work sometimes brings the real fruit. 1. In ministry to one another in the church. 2. In living out the Christian life. c. Paul and ...

627. Proper 23

Luke 17:11-19, Jeremiah 29:1-23, 2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

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John R. Brokhoff

... a stay of 70 years and to resume a normal family life. They were to pray for the nation and seek her prosperity. Epistle: 2 Timothy 2:8-15 Though Paul is fettered, the Word is not and Timothy is urged to rightly handle it. This passage certainly impresses one that it is authentically Pauline. Paul is bound in a Roman prison and is soon to be martyred. He is concerned that his spiritual son, Timothy, holds on to and passes on the true gospel as he understands and proclaims it. Timothy is to remember Jesus as ...

628. Proper 5

Lk 7:11-17 · Gal 1:11-24 · 1 Ki 17:17-24

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John R. Brokhoff

... know that you are a man of God, and that the word of the Lord in your mouth is truth." Need: The problem is for people to tell who is a true prophet from a false one. Some prophets appear to be genuine - speak fluently, promise bountifully, and make good impressions. Time usually reveals that some of these are phony. After the miracle of raising her son, the widow was convinced Elijah was a true prophet, a man of God who spoke the truth. How did she come to that conclusion? How can we be sure a person is a ...

629. Proper 4

Luke 7:1-10 · Galatians 1:1-12 · 1 Ki 18:20-39 · Ps 96

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B. David Hostetter

... with people than to risk disapproval of Christian convictions. We are prepared to rationalize or reinterpret difficult demands of Jesus and compromise our relation to him rather than put ourselves at odds with common practice. Forgive our waffling that gives an uncertain impression as to our real commitment, whether it is to the good news or popular opinion. We do trust in your mercy, through Jesus Christ the Savior. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! Our Lord Jesus Christ sacrificed ...

630. A Vision For The Future

Isaiah 65:17-25

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Richard A. Jensen

... to visit with her at the end of the five days they were together. He reported to his staff on that conversation as well. "She told me," the bishop began, "that she had been very carefully observing our group over our five days together. And she was impressed. 'These are wonderful leaders,' she told me. 'As a group you are incredibly bright and talented. I've never heard any group that is so knowledgeable of the kind of issues you discuss with each other. I've been listening in on your conversations and I am ...

631. The Face Of God

Isaiah 55:1-13

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Steve Burt

... stared down at a defeated Jacob clutching its ankle? What face could make Jacob gasp in shock and surprise and beg for a blessing? What could cause him to say, "Oh, God, bless me, bless me"? Think for a moment about faces. Particular faces. Faces that leave impressions on our minds. Not just any faces. Faces that move us. One vivid face jumps out at us from an old television commercial about litter and pollution. A Native American who looks like he stepped off an Indian Head nickel has gotten out of a canoe ...

632. The Man From Galilee IV: The Treasure Of His Kingdom

Matthew 13:44-46

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Thomas A. Pilgrim

... His disciples this parable about the kingdom of Heaven. He has been training those disciples, and He wants them to be kingdom of God people. He wants them to understand the sacrifice they would be making and the value of that kingdom. He is trying to impress those things upon them. Christ's kingdom always calls for the note of sacrifice, taking a chance, living on the edge. There was an Indian down in Florida who used to wrestle alligators for tourists. One time after one of his performances a lady noticed ...

633. Pride: The Deadliest of the Seven Deadly Sins

Luke 18:9-14

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R. Curtis Fussell

... others to come in, rather than so full of yourself that there's no room for anyone else. A city boy visited his cousin who lived on a farm in the country for the first time. The city boy had never seen wheat growing in a field. It was an impressive sight for him, the wheat golden brown and ready for harvesting. He noticed that some of the wheat stood tall in the field, whereas some of it was bent low, touching the ground. The city boy said to his cousin, "I bet the ones standing tall are the best ones ...

634. Deadly Sins - A Matter Of Sutton's Law

Romans 7:14-25

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R. Curtis Fussell

... out there of those who are ready to show their unedited, unrated life? Is there anyone awake out there this morning?3 (If someone does raise his hand, as a young person did in my congregation, you might say, "A brave person. I'm impressed that you would volunteer to undergo such an ordeal. The average person, the average church member, wouldn't dare.") Quite naturally people avoid revealing their sins. It's quite normal to take actions, sometimes extraordinary actions, to avoid any of our sins being seen ...

635. How Much Sin Is Too Much?

Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20

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William B. Kincaid, III

... thought we were doing fairly well on the Ten Commandments, Jesus throws in all the lesser commandments for us to follow as well. We ask Jesus, "How much sin is too much?" Jesus answers, "Any sin is too much." Not only that, but we get the impression from Jesus' other teachings that maybe we are not even asking the right question. "How much sin is too much?" Any sin is too much, especially sin that is calculating and intentional. Sin weighs us down. It restricts our freedom. It creates problems in our lives ...

636. Been There, Done That

Matthew 2:13-23

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William B. Kincaid, III

... that those of us who have only known one good break after another cannot. And when Matthew told the story of Jesus' birth and his early years, Matthew thought that it was important for Jesus to have been there and done that. Jesus impresses people for different reasons. Some love the miracle stories. Others are drawn to his teaching. Still others are moved by his interaction with the unlovely and unlovable. In this lesson, another attraction to Jesus surfaces. This lesson calls for Joseph, Mary, and Jesus ...

637. Ash Wednesday

Mt 6:1-6, 16-21 · 2 Cor 5:20 - 6:10 · Joel 2:1-2, 12-19 · Ps 51 · Ps 103

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Russell F. Anderson

... Jesus teaches that the acts of piety prayer, fasting, and alms giving should not be displayed in the public arena for show but exercised in the secret place. In the public arena, there is the danger of playing to the grandstand, so as to impart a favorable impression of oneself. When a person is alone with God, the focus is clear. Our relationship with the Lord is not something that others are privy to, unless we share it with others. It is a secret garden. If we spend regular quality time with the Lord, it ...

638. Salvaging Our Lives

Genesis 29:15-30

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... ?" Now it is Jacob's turn to suffer the humiliation and pain of being deceived and tricked. Laban then explains to Jacob that Leah had the right to be married first because she was the eldest daughter. The rights and priority of the firstborn are by now well impressed on Jacob. But all is not lost for Jacob. Laban proposes to Jacob that if he will work for him another seven years, he may marry Rachel in seven days. And so Jacob agrees, and in seven days he marries Rachel, the love of his life. But all this ...

639. Easter 4

1 Peter 2:13-25, Acts 7:54--8:1a, Acts 6:1-7, John 10:1-21

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Russell F. Anderson

... in our hearts. The gospel was primarily revealed in Stephen's gracious and forgiving spirit toward his enemies. The words that issued from this pure spirit reflect those of our Lord as he breathed his last on the cross (vv. 59-60). This left an indelible impression on a man who held the garments for Stephen's executioners. We know his name was Paul, the apostle of God's grace. Epistle: 1 Peter 2:19-25 Suffering that saves. Secular people scorn the idea that suffering can have meaning or be redemptive. Yet ...

640. Epiphany 3

Mt 4:12-23 · 1 Cor 1:10-18 · Is 9:1-4 · Amos 3:1-8 · Ps 27 · Ps 139

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Russell F. Anderson

... like birds in a cage. Incarceration immobilizes its victims. In proclaiming the nearness of the kingdom of God, Jesus is initiating a movement of spiritual liberation. Kairos crisis. This account of the call of Andrew, Peter, James and John leaves the impression that Jesus suddenly came along, issued his call and these men immediately left what they were doing in midstream. There are other indications that Jesus had previous interactions with these men. The important point is that Matthew was trying to ...

641. Good Friday

John 18:1-11, Isaiah 52:13--53:12, Genesis 22:1-19, Hosea 6:1--7:16, Hebrews 10:1-18, Hebrews 4:14-5:10, John 19:17-27

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Russell F. Anderson

... of the physical appearance of Jesus. There are probably two reasons for this. It is unimportant. Or, the Lord's appearance was not attractive or was, at best, average. Both factors may well be the case. God communicated to Samuel, when he was so impressed by the appearance of Jesse's eldest son, "God does not judge by outward appearance but searches the heart." But humans are quick to judge by appearance. Good-looking people have an advantage in this world. Why else would we spend billions of dollars ...

642. Lent 2

John 3:1-21, Genesis 12:1-8, Romans 4:1-25

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Russell F. Anderson

... , distinguishes between the once born and twice born believer. His purpose is to bring out the fact that some Christians experience their faith as a process of growth over the entire span of their lives, while others undergo a sudden transformation, which leaves a vivid impression on their psyche. I know a dear Christian lady who declared that she could not recall a time in her life when she was not aware of God's redeeming presence. Most people who feel this way were brought up in a strong Christian ...

643. Maundy Thursday

Lk 22:14-30 · Jn 13:1-17, 31b-35 · 1 Cor 11:17-32 · Ex 12:1-14 · Ps 116

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Russell F. Anderson

... a clear image of who he was. He was scheduled to race in the Olympiad on Sunday but refused, based on his Christian principles. He believed that Sunday was the day to worship and honor the Lord. Later, he won the 400 meter race but what really impressed the world was Liddell's shining Christian example on and off the track. His life was imbued with spiritual potency, not because of any innate ability, but because the pattern of his behavior fit the pattern of his beliefs. His life was a glorious example of ...

644. End times

Mt 24:1-14 · 1 Thess 3:7-13 · Jer 26:1-6 · Ps 105:1-7

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Russell F. Anderson

... -13 Paul gives thanks to God for the love of the church and prays that they might stand firm in that faith and increase in love so that they might be blameless at the coming of the Lord Jesus. Gospel: Matthew 24:1-14 The disciples point out the impressiveness of the temple and Jesus responds that the day will come when this imposing structure will be decimated. They then ask when this will be and for the signs of his coming kingdom. The Lord lists a litany of dread happenings that presage the end of the age ...

645. Proper 14

Genesis 37:12-36, 1 Kings 19:9-18, Jonah 2:1-10, Matthew 14:22-36, Romans 9:1-5; 10:5-15

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Russell F. Anderson

... Mercifully, the car came to a sudden halt as it butted heads with a tree. Miraculously, Ed walked away with only a few bruises, while Marie was finally extricated from the driver's seat with only her pride injured. I think that this episode made more of an impression on Marie than it did on Ed. Every so often, she brings up this time of terror with the exclamation: "Oh my gosh, I could have killed him!" In thinking about that harrowing experience, I have often wondered: Why didn't Marie jam on the brake? Or ...

646. I Am The Alpha And The Omega

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Ronald Lavin

... , sex, success, or some other person in first place in our lives, only to discover that nothing else works as the Almighty, except God himself. Consider the story of handicapped children. Having worked some with handicapped children in confirmation, I was deeply impressed by their devotion to our Lord. Their simple acceptance of Jesus as Lord Almighty made me pay more attention to this story. Most of us have heard about the Special Olympics sponsored by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr., Foundation for Handicapped ...

647. Justified By Greed: Biography of a Pharisee

Micah 5:1-4, Zechariah 9:9-13, Isaiah 9:1-7, Matthew 27:45-56, Mark 15:33-41, Luke 23:44-49

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Lynda Pujad

... of rules so we can remain pure and I know them all because I am a devoted and blameless Pharisee. Undoubtedly, I am better than other people and I am glad for it. I hope you understand how important it is to be a religious Pharisee. I can't impress you enough with my importance and prestige. Being a Pharisee is a total way of life, a business for ourselves even. You know, I'm sure, how important it is to have a good job. When Jesus started doing these certain magic signs which people call miracles, and ...

648. Seder Service: The Passover Haggadah

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Robert L. Linder and Rabbi Sol Ester

... Israelites experienced in Egypt. The Haroset into which the bitter herbs are dipped symbolizes the mortar and bricks with which our forefathers were forced to construct cities and treasure-houses for Pharaoh. Life is bittersweet. The sweet and pleasant taste of the Haroset impresses upon us that, no matter how bitter and dark the present appears, we should hopefully look forward to better days. "Sweet are the uses of adversity." A portion of the bitter herbs is dipped into the Haroset and eaten by each one ...

649. Moses' New Job

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Jerry Eckert

... chicken. I had to go after Abraham,Isaac, and Jacob to move things along. And I did. Now it'syour turn." "Can you give me some kind of miracle to use to showthat You have some power in this situation?" I asked. "I'll give you two tricks. They may impress people.Maybe they won't. But don't count on them. People willfigure it's magic." To make a long story short, He took none of my excuses.God promised to send Aaron, my older brother, to work withme. And Aaron's here with me. And we are going on ...

650. The Babel Disaster -- You Are There

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Jerry Eckert

... was a good dream. We have alwaysknown that people will give to build a building before theywill give to help in mission projects. Heaven knows thereare enough needy people living on the Shinar plain. But tobring God into more people's lives, to impress them that Godis present among us, we envisioned a great temple that woulddominate the landscape, one no one could ignore. When some engineers in our congregation reported a newconstruction process of using tar to bind the brickstogether, we felt we had the ...

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