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651. Are You a King?

2 Samuel 23:1-7

Sermon

Robert A. Hausman

... we have been marked with the cross, we know we will finally wear the crown in glory. For now, we seek to live out the covenant God made with us in baptism, proclaiming the gospel of Christ in word and deed, following the example of our Lord Jesus Christ by compassionate living and working for the goals of peace and justice. We do all this, trusting in our Lord God who says to us this morning, "I am the Alpha and the Omega, says the Lord God, who is and who was and who is to come, the Almighty" (Revelation 1 ...

652. A Preview of the Holocaust

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J. Dobson and G. Bauer

... 1949. Dr. Alexander was a consultant to the Secretary of War in the Nuremberg Trials. He had extraordinary access to accused Nazi war criminals in the medical community. Writing from that unique perspective, Dr. Alexander argued that so-called "compassionate killing" of the terminally ill inevitably set the stage for the Holocaust. He wrote: Whatever proportions these crimes finally assumed, it became evident to all who investigated them that they had started from small beginnings. The beginnings at first ...

653. Know What To Do by Habit

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Brett Blair & Will Willimon

... could risk all to do such extraordinary good? If we were to travel back in time and visit the people in the village, we would be overwhelmed by the ordinariness. They weren't heroes or exceptionally smart, discerning people. So why? Why were they so...compassionate? The one factor that united them was their attendance, Sunday after Sunday, at their little church, where they heard the sermons of Pastor Trochme. Over time, they became by habit people who just knew what to do and did it. When it came time for ...

654. Misused Health

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Blaise Pascal

Lord, whose spirit is so good and so gentle in all things, and who art so compassionate that not only all prosperity but even all afflictions that come to Thine elect are the results of Thy compassion: grant me grace that I may not do as the pagans do in the condition to which thy justice has reduced me; grant that as a true Christian I may ...

655. No More Songs

Humor Illustration

... Chippie, still alive, but stunned. Since the bird was covered with dust and soot, she grabbed him and raced to the bathroom, turned on the faucet, and held Chippie under the running water. Then, realizing that Chippie was soaked and shivering, she did what any compassionate bird owner would do...she reached for the hair dryer and blasted the pet with hot air. Poor Chippie never knew what hit him. A few days after the trauma, the reporter who had initially written about the event contacted Chippie's owner to ...

656. It Might Have Been

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King Duncan

... of his gentleness and integrity. She could leave the fields behind and live as the wife of a wealthy and powerful man. At the same time, the Judge is attracted to Maud. He is tired of his career, and he dreams of marrying a warm, compassionate woman like Maud and settling into a simpler life in the country. But neither Maud nor the Judge acknowledges their attraction to one another. They are from different social classes - they cannot risk breaking the bonds of social conformity. Maud later marries a man ...

657. A Cantankerous Prophet

Jonah 3:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... : “But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. He prayed to the LORD, ‘Isn’t this what I said, LORD, when I was still at home? That is what I tried to forestall by fleeing to Tarshish. I knew that you are a gracious and compassionate God, slow to anger and abounding in love, a God who relents from sending calamity. Now, LORD, take away my life, for it is better for me to die than to live.’” Can you believe that? Jonah had preached to the Ninevites. They had repented. Because they had ...

658. 1 John 3:16-24

1 John 3:11-24

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... of Jesus Christ, who “laid down his life for us.” If such a love truly “abides” within the believer, then a genuine active love for all who are within the community of faith must exist. The love that comes from God is expressed by compassionate care for others, most basically in giving some of our worldly goods for their welfare. Although the actual authorship of 1 John might be debated, it is evident that this author was in a position of authority before this community. He exhorts these faithful ...

659. Small Ways Every Day

Mark 4:26-34

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Martha Sterne

... , like I will not think about this for five minutes kinds of ways. Things perhaps no bigger than a mustard seed. I follow the God who showed up two thousand years ago in small ways on days of small things. A healing touch here. A compassionate word there. Small things like not giving up on flawed friends. Like praying everyday. Small things like enjoying life. Jesus really enjoyed life. Small things like speaking truth to power. Like giving his small, mustard-seed-sized life so that the great labor of the ...

660. Sucked In, Washed Up, Blown Over

Mark 4:35-41

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Vince Gerhardy

... bird was covered with dust, hair and all the stuff you find in a dust bag, she grabbed him and raced to the bathroom, turned on the tap, and held Chippie under the running water. Then, realizing that Chippie was soaked and shivering, she did what any compassionate bird owner would do . . . she reached for the hair dryer and blasted the pet with hot air. Poor Chippie never knew what hit him. A few days after the trauma, a friend who had heard about Chippie's troubles contacted his owner to see how the bird ...

661. When Others Serve Your Head on a Platter

Mark 6:14-29

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... sign of civilization. And Jesus’ whole ministry, and his treatment of everyone he met, was marked by compassion. Even to his betrayers. The Gospels inform us, over and over again, that Jesus Christ was a human being filled with compassion. What is more, he was compassionate even towards those who would wound him, criticize him, and betray him. Even though Jesus saw his future of betrayal and death played out in front of his eyes in John the Baptist’s head-on-the-platter, Jesus kept on keeping on. It ...

662. Silly Goose

Colossians 3:12-17

Sermon

David E. Leininger

Great words — as succinct a description as can be found anywhere of what we are called to be and do as God's people in the church ... compassionate, kind, humble, meek (or teachable), patient, forgiving, loving, harmonious, and peaceful. We will be learners and teachers, full of heartfelt song. And whatever we do will be done in the name of Jesus. Wow! That is the way it is in churches, isn't it? Oh, David, you silly goose. ...

663. Greed

2 Kings 5:1-14

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... leper, and nothing anyone had ever tried had been able to cure him. But in the course of one of his battles, one of the prisoners taken was a young girl from Israel who ended up serving Naaman's wife as a handmaid. That young servant must have been a compassionate girl. She saw the misery that the husband of her mistress was in with his leprosy and felt sorry for him. One day, as she saw his pain and anguish, she looked sadly and said, "It's too bad he is not in Israel, because there's a prophet there ...

664. Advent 1

Psalm 25:1-10, Jeremiah 33;14-16, Luke 21:25-36, 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... A sturdy faith that God is present in all the ups and downs allows us to move through the stages of life with some sense of purpose and reach out with a cup of tasty soup and a glass of good water, a listening ear and a compassionate heart. Gestation, birthing, maturing, eldering, and dying are all motions of the body and soul throughout life. This season gives us opportunity to notice how we allow the Holy to work and play with us. Contemporary Affirmation We experience God among us as the creative Spirit ...

665. Rich Man, Poor Man

James 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... values of society how we view the poor. Scripture is clear: our closeness to God is reflected in how we treat those less fortunate than ourselves. And that brings us to the final thing to be said: The mark of a follower of Jesus is to be kind and compassionate to all people, regardless of their station in life. This is not a class warfare sermon. We are to treat ALL persons with love and respect, and to be servant to all. This is how we best show our love for Christ. Pastor Alex Steveson tells an intriguing ...

666. Epiphany 4

Psalm 71:1-6, Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 4:21-30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

Call To Worship Leader: Welcome to this place where we can speak like humans and angels! People: Ah — but we know that if we are not compassionate we’re like noisy whistles! Leader: Welcome on this winter day to this place where love is part of our mission statement. People: Hmm. We know that the spiritual journey with God requires more than words in an official document. Leader: Welcome to this sanctuary where love is a divine ...

667. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:3-11, 15, Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40, Luke 6:27-36, 1 Corinthians 15:35-37, 42-50

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... children grow up as good neighbors. We pray for peace that fills us all with hope. Help our leaders and all the world’s leaders to take down fences and share resources so that all people are fed and housed. Amen. Benediction Be like Joseph — compassionate with all you meet. Be like Jesus — loving enemies and doing kindness. Be like the psalmist — hope amid trying times that things will get better and that God walks with you, giving you strength. Be like Paul — curious about how the body and soul ...

668. Big Men in Little Planes

Mark 9:33-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... others. That is as much a part of the Christian life as salvation. You may think pretty highly of yourself as a Christian, but it is my responsibility as your pastor to tell you that if you are not a more loving, more accepting, more compassionate person than you were when you first began your Christian journey, you are still stuck on first base. Salvation is only the beginning of the journey. Growing to be more like Jesus is the continuation of the process. And the crowning achievement, what makes you ...

669. Pentecost

Psalm 104:24-34, 35b, John 14:8-17, (25-27), Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:14-17

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... to describe the “Help in Ages Past.” Adjectives and verbs, nouns and adverbs help us explain how the Deity is with humankind and how we relate to Deity. Muslims say there are 99 names for God — like Wise One, the Good, the Merciful, the Compassionate, the Real Close, the First, the Last. Judaism and Christianity share these attributes of God. In the Pentecost story, one alphabet, one word, one experience of the Holy is expanded to be available in all languages among all people! As Yann Martel suggests ...

670. Proper 6

2 Samuel 11:26--12:10, 1 Kings 21:1-10 (11-14) 15-21a, Psalm 5:1-8; 32:1-11, Luke 7:36--8:3, Galatians 2:15-21

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... with words, music, and silent thoughtfulness. Leader: Together, then, let us sing joyfully and listen reverently. People: God invites us to be cheerful and expects us to be honest. Leader: In Holy Presence, we learn to be do-ers of goodness, to be compassionate, and to be thankful for what life brings to us. All: Together, we will listen for God’s voice and be thankful for divine love. Prayer Of Thanksgiving Gracious God — thank you for this place and your presence among us. Thank you for bringing ...

671. Proper 18

Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, Jeremiah 18:1-11, Luke 14:25-35, Philemon 1-21

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... outward with respect for creatures and all nature; grow us with thoughts and experiences to appreciate who you are shaping us to be. Some of us function as guides to others; give us discerning ears; give us artful tongues; guide us to compassionate responses. God of Salads and Herbs — we crave happiness and health, satisfying days and comfortable nights. We pine for painless movement and cheerful attitudes. Jesus reminded his listeners to make plans, to make choices, and to be alert to the consequences of ...

672. Proper 19

Psalm 14:1-7, Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28, Luke 15:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... savants. The common good is only as good as the people who comprise the group. What is society’s responsibility to those lost, left behind? Is it appropriate for the church to assume responsibility for the ineptness of governments to be honest and compassionate? Is it appropriate for the church to educate people to participate in a particular culture? What is vanishing from the American dream that might have been a light to other nations? Do we as Christians want to find what has been lost? Who ...

673. Friendship

Proverbs 31:1-9

Drama

Julia Ross Strope

... Reader 1: Like “Don’t commit adultery” or “Don’t say vulgar words”? Reader 3: That’s important to me. Reader 2: Okay, let me think. There are several lists of character traits in the New Testament: loving, joyful, peace-making, patient, kind, good, compassionate, humble, self-controlled.... Reader 3: Oh, all those things! I can remember a few — don’t be obligated to anyone (Romans 13:8), be strong in faith, don’t be jealous.... You hear those at weddings all the time. Reader 1: All I can ...

674. Thanksgiving Means Giving

1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... in the hospital or at home. Taking the time that we seemingly do not possess to be present with another and simply sit and listen is a great gift, almost a lost art in today’s world. Many times all people need is simply a compassionate ear. We need to be present with the elderly, family members most assuredly, but also those we know in various ways. We need to be present for special events — birthdays, anniversaries, and weddings. But the everyday events, being present for meals, sporting events of ...

675. Rejoicing Brings Peace

Philippians 4:2-9

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... God will guard our hearts and minds to the attainment of this goal. Scripture and tradition have provided Jesus with numerous titles, each of which resonates with certain people at different times. The image of Jesus as the good shepherd presents the Lord as the compassionate one who seeks out the lost, even going so far as to leave 99 perfectly good sheep to fend for themselves while he searches for us, the one who is lost. When Jesus describes himself as “the way, the truth, and the life,” he helps ...

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