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651. The Fruitful Vine

John 15:1-17

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William E. Keeney

... cared for the livelihood of his people. 4. "Removes Every Branch." (v. 2) Any branch of a vine that does not bear fruit draws nourishment away from those that do. If they are permitted to remain on the vine, the crop will be smaller and of less quality. So a good vinedresser will remove the non-bearing branches. 5. "He Prunes." (v. 2) Pruning is necessary to force the vine to produce new growth. It is on the new growth that fruit develops. The more new growth, the greater the harvest. 6. "Already Cleansed ...

652. Tying Up A Strong Man

Mark 3:20-30, 1 Samuel 8:1-22, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18, Mark 3:31-35, Psalm 138:1-8

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William E. Keeney

... a false image of the devil as a creature with horns and a forked tail and dressed in red flannel underwear! 4. Eternal Life and Death. Eternal life or death is not time extended indefinitely, and only after the death of the body. They are states of existence, qualities of life that are not factors of time. They are not something to wait for in a later heaven or hell. They are where we now are living and point to our continued existence. Those who deny the true meaning of their humanity, who are sinking to ...

653. The Healing Of Simon Peter's Mother-In-Law

Mark 1:29-34

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

... into thinking they exist only to make quilts! Your modern-day urban carpool also extends all sorts of supportive possibilities. Knowing that people care deeply about us and trust we also care about what is happening in their lives helps raise the quality of our living. Isolation can lead to an increased vulnerability to disease and to a shorter life span. Support of others contributes to disease resistance. Opportunity to let off steam among trusted friends is a valuable tool for health. The sick woman ...

654. Proper 8

Mark 5:21-43

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

... suggesting a guideline, that the spiritual relationship between God and woman or between mentor and follower is of father and daughter. If one's own father/daughter relationship were positive, then one might think of these qualities: tenderness, kindliness, shelter, guidance, respect, encouragement. Consider these elements of a less than positive relationship: financial liability, paternalism, sexism, ownership, irresponsibility, absence. Father is not a nasty word. One need not degrade the father in order ...

655. Lent 4

John 3:1-21, Numbers 21:4-9, Ephesians 2:1-10

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Russell F. Anderson

... , so must the Son of Man be lifted up" (John 3:14). Epistle: Ephesians 2:4-10 Our God is rich (vv. 4, 7). Our God is rich in mercy, love and grace. God not only holds the universe in the palm of his hands but is rich in the qualities that make life worth living. Through faith we eternally draw on this treasure trove, willed to us through the death and resurrection of Christ. A done deal. Twice Paul makes the statement: "by grace you have been saved" (vv. 6, 8). Note the past tense. Our salvation is a done ...

656. Proper 14

Ephesians 4:17--5:21, 2 Samuel 18:1-18, John 6:25-59

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Russell F. Anderson

... life NOW. There is, of course, a future dimension to eternal life; Jesus talks about raising up those who believe on the last day (v. 44). However, that does not take away from the fact that eternal life is a present possession. Eternal life denotes a quality of life and not merely length of days. Eternal life is to experience the love, grace and nurture of God, beginning now. Outline: 1. We commonly think eternal life starts after we die. 2. Jesus asserts that whoever believes in him has eternal life right ...

657. Advent 4

Luke 1:26-38

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Russell F. Anderson

... his grace and so he favored her? Mary certainly was that sort of person but this still doesn't cut to the heart of the matter. The prime reason for Mary's favored status was the sovereign grace of God. The Lord doesn't favor people because of any quality within them. It's God's nature to bestow his favor, even on the sinful, the weak and the undeserving. God grants his favor to all who freely let the gospel conceive new life in their hearts. Holy Fear. When Mary encountered the angel her first impulse was ...

658. Easter 2

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

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Russell F. Anderson

Theme: The risen Christ confronts us in our doubts and fears with his living presence, fortifying our faith, so that we might withstand the doubt. COMMENTARY Epistle: Acts 4:32-35 The church in Jerusalem witnessed to the power of the risen Christ through the quality of their communal life. They were united in faith and love, freely sharing their possessions. In fact, many of those with property sold it and made the funds available to the whole community. Epistle: Acts 3:12a, 13-15, 17-26 (See Easter 3) ...

659. Proper 19

James 3:1-12, Proverbs 1:20-33, Mark 8:31--9:1, Mark 8:27-30

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Russell F. Anderson

... wise person learns from the poor decisions he makes and corrects them; the fool never learns from experience. The wise person chooses to listen to the word of the Lord, which the fool has discounted. Outline: 1. The wise person and the fool are separated by the quality of their choices. 2. The unwise decisions of the fool come back to slay him (v. 32). 3. The wise person is kept secure by listening to the wisdom of the Lord (v. 33). Sermon Title: Knowledge Without Wisdom Is Foolish. Sermon Angle: We live in ...

660. Proper 6

Mk 4:26-34 · 2 Cor 5:6-17 · 1 Sam 15:34 - 16:13 · Ps 20

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Russell F. Anderson

... of a person is usually the first thing we notice; it's only human. God sees what's on the inside, God sees the heart. Humans are impressed with statistics, who is the tallest, the fastest, the strongest or the cleverest. God is concerned about spiritual qualities, such as a loving, caring and serving spirit. Through God's Spirit we can learn to see through God's eyes. Epistle: 2 Corinthians 5:1-17 1. Sermon Title: How To Take Possession Of Your Real Estate. Sermon Angle: When our kids were little we ...

661. Christmas 1

Isaiah 61:10–62:3, Luke 2:21-40, Galatians 3:23–4:7, Colossians 3:12-21

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Russell F. Anderson

... in us and has pledged himself to us (covenanted with us). Such a love calls for faithfulness on our part. Epistle: Galatians 4:4-7 The time was ripe. Paul maintains that God sent Christ in the fullness (completeness) of time. The word for time (kairos) denotes quality of time, not quantity. Not only was the time right, it was ripe. When a fruit reaches its zenith of sweetness, firmness and tastiness, we say that it is ripe. God never rushes things but waits until the time is ripe or right, as when he sent ...

662. Out On A Limb

Luke 19:1-10

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Larry R. Kalajainen

... in the privacy of our own hearts, and that we may become better and more useful than we hardly dared to dream. I am not offering a psychologizing version of personal transformation here. This encounter with the living Christ which calls forth from us qualities of character and behavior we never knew or allowed, but perhaps always hoped, we had, is nothing less than a miracle of grace. It is, in fact, what salvation is all about. When Jesus says, "Today salvation has come to this house," he is responding ...

663. Real Solutions To Real Problems

John 21:1-14

Sermon

Lee Griess

... the six months that he had left. Subsequently he went out and quit his job, cashed in his savings, and bought a new sports car, a closet full of new suits and expensive shoes. Then he went to an exclusive men's shop to buy a supply of the best quality tailored shirts available. He entered the shop and had the tailor measure him. As the tailor took the man's neck size, the dying man noticed him write down "size 16, neck." "Wait a minute," the man said. "I don't wear a 16. I've always worn a size ...

664. God Doesn't Ask A Fig Tree To Produce Bananas

Luke 13:1-9

Sermon

Lee Griess

... take better care of myself, but how?" "I know I ought to spend more time in scripture reading and prayer, but how?" "I know I ought to be more sensitive to others, more loving of my spouse, more understanding of the weaknesses of others, but how?" These are all good qualities and we know that, but how can we acquire them? As Christian people we know the kind of life we ought to live, and most of us have the best of intentions to do so, but how? We are afraid because we know where the road paved with only ...

665. The Conference

Mark 1:9-13

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

... problem? Parent 2: Well, what does it say? Parent 1: (Reads) "For your son, Dirk, to modify his behavior challenges, he will need to feel appreciated, respected, and loved. In order for this to happen, you three will spend one hour per day together in quality mutual pursuits, giving and receiving, working and playing in a reciprocal manner." Impossible! Parent 2: Impossible? I think this is not impossible. In fact, this is possible. We are going to do it. (Thinks for a few moments and then has an "aha" look ...

666. Remembering The Saints

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

Larry R. Kalajainen

... . But most of the giants of faith have been people, who for the most part were unheralded and unknown, except to those whose lives they personally touched and to whom they gave hope. They are those quiet saints who have visibly manifested the qualities Jesus pronounced blessed in the Beatitudes --poverty of spirit, humility, purity of heart, mercy, hunger for justice, and peacemakers. Today is a day for remembering the faithful witnesses in our own spiritual family tree. A friend told me of the influence of ...

667. Surprised By Grace

Matthew 20:1-16

Sermon

Donald Dotterer

... spread rampantly throughout the 1980s from large urban centers to smaller United States cities. More than one-fourth of children living in cities are impoverished. Such widespread child poverty threatens our children's health, their ability to learn, and their opportunity to lead quality lives. No, the hard, cold truth is that we are not created with equal circumstances. But the point of the phrase, "all people are created equal," says to us that this is indeed how God sees the men, women and children whom ...

668. Answers To Consider

Job 19:1-29

Eulogy

James W. Addy

... Nothing shall separate us from his love. Out of the depths of our sorrow; out of our jumbled emotions, we cry to the Lord. Lord, hear our voices. We mourn the loss of ____________ and the turmoil brought to the family. We remember with thankfulness the qualities of ____________ which endeared her to us. Let us move beyond the immediate question of why, to see that God offers us answers to many other pressing questions. Out of our depths we cry to the Lord. He hears our voices and offers us: forgiveness and ...

669. Resurrection And Life

John 11:17-37

Eulogy

Jonathan W. Schriber

... and the life; he who believes in me, though he dies, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die." Do we really grasp the power and magnitude of these words? As one scholar once said, "A passage so majestic and unfathomable, has the quality of music rather than words." At times, we get so wrapped up in the ways, the messages, the priorities of the world, that the message of Christ is lost. We live in a society, a time where we speak of grabbing all the gusto you can, you only go ...

670. "The Bitterness Of Betrayal"

Mark 14:43-52, Psalm 55:1-23

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R. Sheldon MacKenzie

... frightened to stand for what is Christian, or to stand against what is dehumanizing in the world. If eventually the first disciples achieved positions of prestige in the church, it was not because they had been brave, courageous or loyal when these qualities were most needed. If eventually these people lived worthy lives it is because sometimes God is able to work wonders-- even with those who have betrayed his Son.-- Amen. Prayer: Mighty God, we remember the betrayals of Jesus in the Garden. We remember ...

671. The Full Measure Of Life

Ephesians 4:1-16

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Clement E. Lewis

... so easy for us, as we become older in years, to stop growing intellectually and spiritually, imagining that we have arrived. That is a terrible fallacy, and we ought not to fall into its trap. Life is not measured by calendar days only. It is also measured by the quality of life we live, by the degree of joy we offer and receive, and by the giving of ourselves, that we might know the true meaning of the life abundant. When we begin to live primarily in the past, we are in danger of having a dim future. We ...

672. What Did You Say?

Exodus 1:1-22

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Clement E. Lewis

... the marks of gentility and ladyhood. All of us do well to remember that politeness is like an air cushion; there doesn't seem to be much in it, but it sure eases the jolts. Self-control in all matters, including speech, sets the tone and quality of our lives. As a boy, if I ever uttered a swear word or a vulgarity, and my mother overheard it, my tongue received an Ivory Soap washing. It taught me that cursing and undesirable language were to be seriously avoided, and that constructive speech and expression ...

673. The Beauty Of Holiness

Psalm 96:1-13, Psalm 29:1-11

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Clement E. Lewis

... the urge to worship is instinctive in children in much the same way as the urge to nurse. He suggested that the ages of four and five are the times when children are most desirous and accepting for the experiences of worship. Esthetics and quality appreciation are important to the development and life of the child. The elderly demonstrate much of the same needs in their lives. "The beauty of holiness" is a most suggestive and satisfying phrase. It conveys the idea of "Holy Presence," and of being involved ...

674. Advent 1

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

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Dennis Koch

... Grace O God, Our Help In Ages Past Greet, Now The Swiftly Changing Year Herald, Sound The Note Of Judgment Prayer for Advent 1 Lord, you know how hard it is for us to wait...for anything! We are impatient people. We value speed, efficiency, quality and satisfaction. We have been taught how to interpret schedules and flow-charts and budgets. But matters of the spirit do not lend themselves to schedules, flow-charts and budgets. So, waiting for the kingdom is hard for us. Clearly, Lord, we have some growing ...

675. Christmas Day

Isaiah 51:17--52:12, Psalm 98:1-9, Hebrews 1:1-14, John 1:1-18

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B. David Hostetter

... and economically powerful. We lose confidence in your pledge to preserve the lives of your saints. We forget that you love those who hate evil and resist it. Forgive our misplaced confidence, our faith in the wrong powers. Restore our joy in the gentle qualities of truth and grace made personal in Jesus Christ. Amen. Declaration of God's Forgiveness Hear the Good News! In Christ our release is secured and our sins are forgiven through the shedding of his blood. In receiving God's only Son, you have ...

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