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626. A Lady With A Listening Ear · Mary Of Bethany

Luke 10:38-42

Sermon

Gordon Pratt Baker

... raced the short distance to Simon's crowded house; and, bursting into Jesus' presence, she broke the colorful seal on the gleaming vial and anointed his head and feet with its fragrant contents. Then, falling to her knees before him, she loosed her long tresses -- pride of any Jewish maiden and symbol of her purity as she came to her bridal chamber -- and dried his feet with her hair. (John 12:3) It was a bold move, suddenly and surprisingly made, that could easily have been taken for the voluptuous advance ...

627. A Wilderness Prophet · John The Baptist

Jn 1:6-8 · Mt 3:1-12

Sermon

Gordon Pratt Baker

... all likelihood, as with most childhood companions, they must have constantly run in and out of one another's houses munching tasty morsels fresh from their mothers' mud ovens or hunkered down side by side over some fishing hole, jointly displaying their catches with pride. How often, too, their chores done, the two of them must have joined the village children at play until some sulking youngster put an end to their games. (Luke 7:32) Youthful experiences have a way of sealing the bonds binding one heart to ...

628. The Condition Of Mercy

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

Donald Dotterer

... wronged us. Some may have been cheated financially. But usually the offense is more personal. The anger we feel is rooted in our feelings of being humiliated, or having been used or taken advantage of in a careless and insensitive way. Often we feel that our pride has been wounded. Perhaps the offense is having had something that we love very dearly taken away from us. Beulah Mae McDonald is a black woman who has earned a reputation as "The Woman Who Beat The Ku Klux Klan." On March 21, 1981, Mrs. McDonald ...

629. Dressing For The Marriage

Colossians 3:1-17

Sermon

Mary Venema Swierenga

... clothed with kindness you will be seeking the other's good as you deal with the weaknesses and sore spots. Kindness is a garment with healing in its wings. Then there's another item of clothing that does a marriage good: humility. If ever there is an arena where pride and the need to be right and the struggle for power occur, it's in a marriage. Lack of humility leads to every kind of struggle, whether it's a struggle for power over the checking account, over the kids, over whose turn it is to make sure you ...

630. Like Abraham To The Slaughter

Psalm 22:1-31

Eulogy

Dennis E. Dinger

... get to say to him on that last day, be comforted by the thought that everything important you had to say, you said with every word, with every gesture, with every moment you had together in these 20 years. There was nothing of your love, or of your pride, or of your hopes and dreams, that ____________ did not know. And be comforted by the knowledge that ____________ lived the values you taught so faithfully that anyone who knew him knew you, and was proud to know you both. I have heard a father cry out, "My ...

631. Lent 4

Luke 13:18-22 · Joel 2:12-19

Bulletin Aid

Jack Brownlee

... he found a son who would be willing to stay with him and expect nothing more than to be a servant. The best part of life is not in the getting, but in being able to give. That is why I have been so upset. I wanted to feel the pride and joy of giving just as my mother proudly gave that ring to me. It was part of who I am, who I was. Now I cannot give you the only thing that was mine to give." "Oh Mother, you have given me so much." Sarah was crying, but with ...

632. Palm Sunday

Bulletin Aid

Jack Brownlee

... to the Lord. L: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God. P: It is right and good that we give thanks and praise. PRAYERS FOR BREAD AND CUP THE DISTRIBUTION Dismissal L: There are times when we wish we could serve God more than we do, but our pride gets in the way. There are times when we have done the wrong thing. Trusting God means to work out your salvation in fear and trembling. P: Christ gives us guidance in our search for belonging. L: Go in peace, knowing that true inner peace comes from serving Christ ...

633. The Best Surprises

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... . Values and goals are devalued because we are so engrossed with the details of living, to the end that our home becomes a house, our marriage a convenience instead of an on-going courtship, our work a job instead of a calling filled with vocational pride, our souls barren, and our zest for life chilled. Even John, the cousin and presenter of Jesus became disillusioned, and hearing about the deeds of Jesus, inquired, "Are you the one to come, or shall we look for another?" Those who have been diligently ...

634. The Virtue Of Self-Management

Proverbs 3:1-35

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... poor excuse, and is indicative of an unwillingness to conscientiously try. These four words show low self-esteem, and little trust in self and divine assistance. "I don't care," causes people to think that the person saying such words has lost the sense of pride, has closed the door on the possibility of a success and lost the key to self respect and personal independence. It means that person is willing to be dependent on the initiative of others, or is callous and unconcerned. When anyone says, "I don't ...

635. Seed Time

1 Corinthians 15:35-58

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... from a tiny seed that was buried in the ground. In the words of the poet: "We drop a seed into the ground, A tiny, shapeless thing, shriveled and dry, And in the fullness of its time, is seen A form of peerless beauty, robed and crowned Beyond the pride of any earthly queen, Instinct with loveliness, and sweet and rare. The perfect emblem of its Master's care. This from a shriveled seed? Then may man hope indeed! For man is but the seed of what he shall be, When, in the fullness of his perfecting, He drops ...

636. Let The End Come

Mark 13:32-37, Mark 13:1-31

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... and generations come and go, there is assurance that God's Word is eternal. Suggested Hymns Rejoice, Rejoice, Believers The Day Is Surely Drawing Near Jerusalem, My Happy Home Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer Prayer for Mark 13 Lord, forgive us, for we take pride in the things which do not finally matter. Towers and bridges. Walls and buildings. Titles and degrees. Status and prestige. All of these things have their place and purpose. Much more could be added to this list. In fact, this list is endless. Remind ...

637. God's Gracious Spiritual Nourishment

John 6:25-59

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... !" Have you heard these words on our lips, Lord? If we do not say them, we often think them. We write people off because we know their reputations.We do not listen to sound advice because we do not want to change our own way of thinking. Our pride prevents us from admitting it when we are wrong. When we hear something which does not fit what we know, we murmur under our breath, we grumble,and we groan. Nevertheless, the truth stands. When Jesus said he was the Bread of Heaven, people murmured, grumbled and ...

638. Ascension Day

Ephesians 1:15-23, Psalm 47:1-9

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... . Psalm 47:1-9 Clap your hands, all you peoples; shout to God with loud songs of joy. For the LORD, the Most High, is awesome, a great king over all the earth. He subdued peoples under us, and nations under our feet. He chose our heritage for us, the pride of Jacob whom he loves. God has gone up with a shout, the LORD with the sound of a trumpet. Sing praises to God, sing praises; sing praises to our King, sing praises. For God is the king of all the earth; sing praises with a psalm. God is king ...

639. Chist is King

Revelation 1:4-8, Psalm 132:1-18, 2 Samuel 23:1-7, John 18:28-40

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... continue not only while we have life and breath, but through such coming generations as shall live until all people and nations of every language shall serve you. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Our greatest gifts, Sovereign Creator, may not be given with pride, because none can be worthy of your majesty. Receive them as token tributes to you signifying our humble service in the royal priesthood of all believers, through Jesus Christ, our Princely Priest. Amen. * PSALM 132:1-12, (13-18) O LORD, remember ...

640. Easter 2

John 20:24-31, John 20:19-23, 1 John 1:5--2:14, Psalm 133:1-3, Acts 4:32-37

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... not often practice. We praise your giving, your living, your loving, God above us, God beside us, God within us. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Living, loving, giving Spirit, surprise us with the joy of living, that overcomes any pain in parting with our money, or any pride in giving ourselves. Amen. PSALM 133 How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! It is like the precious oil on the head, running down upon the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running down over the collar of his robes ...

641. Easter 5

Acts 8:26-40, Psalm 22:1-31, 1 John 4:7-21, John 15:1-17

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... of those who seem different or whose sincerity we question. We may fear that we will be replaced, forgetting that you want your church to grow like a healthy vineyard, well-pruned of dead wood and producing the fruits of the Spirit. Forgive us if we in pride seek to take over your role as Gardener, discontent to be but branches of your true vine, Jesus Christ. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! God is love, and God's love was disclosed to us in the sending of the divine Son ...

642. Ninth Sunday After Epiphany

Psalm 80:1-19, Mark 2:23-3:6, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18, Deuteronomy 5:1-33

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Gracious God, Compassionate Christ, Generous Spirit, what a treasure you have given us in the church. Save us from unwarranted pride and dogmatism that obscure our fallibility and put in the shadow the truth and grace that belong only to you. Grant us modesty and true humility in the sharing of our convictions and discrimination as to their source. Let your light continue to shine on ...

643. Lent 2

Mark 8:31--9:1

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... us, but we turn back from the cross of unpleasant truth-telling and the defense of unpopular causes. Forgive our unwillingness to follow Christ in carrying our own crosses and living the truth as your Spirit would do if we willingly submitted to such guidance. Pardon pride and the sinful advice that we give others who are prepared to be humble like Jesus, in whose name we pray. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! Like Abraham's faith in God, our faith can be counted for the good ...

644. Palm Sunday

Isaiah 50:1-11, Psalm 118:1-29, Philippians 2:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, John 2:12-25, Psalm 31:1-24, Mark 15:21-32

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... the burden you place on us, we may find ourselves bearing the Christ. Amen. PRAYER OF THE DAY Crucified One, we need your humble spirit if we are to face the ridicule of the unbelieving without retaliation and accept persecution with resignation. So empty us of pride and we will be more like you. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING We praise you, O God, for the one who comes in your name. We hail the humble Sovereign who comes in the nobility of servanthood and suffering rather than in pomp and circumstance. We ...

645. Proper 9

Mark 6:1-6

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... of Jesus. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! God's grace is all you need. Divine power comes to full strength in our weakness. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Prefer to find your joy and pride in the very things that are your weakness and then the power of Christ will come and rest upon you. PRAYER OF THE DAY Penetrating Spirit, open our minds to the wisdom we may receive from hometown prophets. Touch our hearts with healing gifts that ...

646. Just Speak The Word

Luke 7:1-10

Sermon

Larry Powell

... was inconceivable. Nerves are tense. Faces strain in hateful expressions. An awkward feeling presses down now upon the relationship. Words! Cutting and slashing words. See what they have done. And suspended there in your throat, dangling between passion and compassion, pride and reason, are two words waiting their time: "I'm sorry." Possibility words, sometimes impossible to say. Words which remove fear. Here is a person sitting anxiously in a hospital waiting room. A friend or relative is undergoing a life ...

647. Mary Has Chosen The Good Portion

Luke 10:38-42

Sermon

W. Robert McClelland

... fact remains that a business exists purely and simply to make more profits, a large proportion of which it proceeds to pour back into itself. Such an indictment may be worded more harshly than we would like to hear. But I know of no company that takes pride in submitting an annual report to its shareholders revealing mere business as usual. Each year it strives to show an increase in sales and profits. Businesses are self-serving. Despite the claim of a fast food chain that they do it all for us, the fact ...

648. Sharing Shalom

Luke 12:13-21

Sermon

W. Robert McClelland

... become a "consumer society" whose vitality and growth is maintained by convincing us that we need everything: a second car, an electric toothbrush, a new boat, a vacation home, a closet full of new clothes every time the fashions change. Government officials take great pride in pointing to an expanding economy, but it expands only by selling us goods and services that we do not need. We are a nation of bigger barn builders. We comprise only six percent of the world's population but consume forty percent of ...

649. A Faith That Burns

Luke 12:49-53

Sermon

W. Robert McClelland

... against injustice. To stand for truth is to oppose hypocrisy and falsehood. G. K. Chesterton observed that tolerance is the easy virtue of people who do not believe anything. Some unknown bard has put the observation poetically. Popularity was his middle name. Its prod was pride, its price was pain. He never learned the word called, "no." They spoke of him as "good old Joe." His life was one long laughing spell,and how he felt you couldn't tell. His favorite words were "yes," and "sure." Yes, good old Joe ...

650. Kingdom Etiquette

Luke 14:1-14

Sermon

W. Robert McClelland

... his letter to the church at Rome he was already imploring his readers not to think of themselves more highly than they ought to think (Romans 12:3). Taking up our cross daily and following Jesus came to mean emptying ourselves of all personal pride, ambition and self-worth in order to do God's will which was loving and serving others. Love of neighbor was understood as antithetic to love of self and was to be done at the expense of personal ambition. Early Christian spirituality developed an individual ...

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