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51. A Voice Crying In The Wilderness

John 1:1-18, John 1:19-28

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... crime, or we will not survive as a nation or as a people. Our imagined fears and conspiracies became realities with the bombing of the federal building in Oklahoma City. There are other prophetic voices in our midst who are telling us that we cannot disregard creation, nature, or the environment, for to do so is to destroy human life itself. Several years ago Rachel Carson wrote Silent Spring. She told us that if we continued to use pesticides and insecticides, especially DDT, that we would wake up some day ...

52. By What Authority?

Mark 1:21-28

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... century is not possessed of an evil spirit? Look how powerfully destructive an evil spirit like greed can be when it is let loose in human life. Our environment is suffering from economic exploitation resulting from greed. A passion for wealth has produced a disregard for the world of nature and human survival. Greed can be so destructive to human life. Tonya Harding is a talented and gifted figure skater who competed recently for an Olympic gold metal. She was surrounded by vultures who wanted a share in ...

53. Jesus' Ministry Beyond Galilee

Mark 7:24-30

Sermon Aid

Richard A. Jensen

... hundredfold. The Syrophoenician woman is one of the "little people" in Mark's Gospel who are presented to us as people of faith. These "little people" in Mark's story have "... consistent traits which they share in common: a childlike, often persistent, faith; a disregard for personal status and power; and a capacity for sacrificial service ... they are the 'little ones who have faith.'" 1 While still in the land of the Gentiles, "they brought to him a deaf man who had an impediment in his speech; and they ...

54. Outsiders and Insiders: A Gospel Surprise

Mark 9:38-41

Sermon Aid

Richard A. Jensen

... "little ones" in Mark's Gospel. David Rhoads and Donald Michie point out that Mark consistently introduces "little people" in his narrative: "They are 'flat' characters with several consistent traits which they share in common: a childlike, often persistent, faith; a disregard for personal status and power; and a capacity for sacrificial service. In the words of Jesus, they are the 'little ones who have faith.' "3 Quite often in Mark's Gospel it is precisely the "little ones" who bear fruit thirty, sixty ...

55. Proper 10

Mark 6:14-29, 2 Samuel 6:1-23, Ephesians 1:1-14

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... have suggested that the Lord was angry that the ark was not transported properly by the Levites, who would carry the ark on poles strung through rings in the ark. Instead the ark was carried on a cart. Either David didn't know about these regulations or else he disregarded them. Thus, the sin consists of handling the ark in a common or unholy manner. Some have suggested that it shows a lack of faith on Uzzah's part. He didn't think that the Lord could take care of his own ark. This makes sense but we will ...

56. Epiphany 2

1 Corinthians 6:12-20, 1 Samuel 3:1--4:1, John 1:35-42, John 1:43-51

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Russell F. Anderson

... . Epistle: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 Sermon Title: Body Language. Sermon Angle: We communicate who we are not only through our words but via our bodies. Our bodies communicate love, hate, boredom, worry and a host of other messages. The Corinthians had disregarded body language as an expression of their true selves. Paul maintains that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit which communicate his true presence. We are to praise God through our bodies. Outline: 1. Our bodies send messages. 2. Many Corinthian ...

57. Epiphany 8

Hosea 2:2-23, Mark 2:18-22, 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... ; he came to set a new course for a radical righteousness. That's what he indicated by parables of the old and new cloth and the old and new wineskins. Jesus' gospel was more revolutionary than evolutionary, which is not to say that Jesus totally disregarded the religious traditions he was taught. SERMON POSSIBILITIES Old Testament: Hosea 2:14-20 1. Sermon Title: Love, Sex And God. Sermon Angle: Most of us are comfortable when the words "love" and "sex" are used together. We are also at ease when the words ...

58. Proper 24

Job 38:1–41:34, Isaiah 52:13--53:12, Mark 10:35-45, Hebrews 5:1-10

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... or arrogantly, without remorse and repentance. On the cross, Jesus carried out his high priestly role by offering a prayer for mercy on behalf of those who were ignorant. On the other hand, Jesus was hard on those who knew God's law but wantonly disregarded it, such as the scribes and Pharisees. If God has mercy on us in our ignorance and weakness, so too we must have mercy on other ignorant and feeble sinners. Outline: 1. The high priest only offered sacrifices for sins of ignorance and weakness, not ...

59. A Family Member · Salome

Mt 20:20-21 · Mk 15:40; 16:1-2

Sermon

Gordon Pratt Baker

... her a free hand in it, like John Milton long centuries later, he was content in the knowledge that "they also serve who only stand and wait." It was a bold stance on Zebedee's part. For in taking it he knew only too well that he risked ostracism for disregarding the strict code Israel imposed upon women by permitting Salome to travel the countryside with a man other than her husband.

60. Epiphany 3

Mark 1:14-20, Psalm 62:1-12

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... and depression seem like forever. Joy and genuine communion seem so fleeting. Unpleasant duties are postponed; fancied pleasantries are prolonged. Dying takes others away, but we have difficulty facing our own mortality, and evaluating the significance of our own existence. Forgive our disregard for what you intend for us to do and be, for the sake of your temporal and eternal child, Jesus Christ. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! The time has come; the kingdom of God is upon you ...

61. Bringing Love Close

Deuteronomy 6:1-25

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George Paul Mocko

... for mankind to diagnose its own sickness and write the prescription, so he comes continuously, and now, to us, before we ask. As he returned to them after their treachery, which resulted in the crucifixion, so he comes to us, continuously, now, choosing to disregard our treachery. As with the first disciples, those darkest hours of the crucifixion, when God seemed never more distant and unbelievable, this time turned out in actuality to be the time when his love and presence were never so near. So we can ...

62. Wedding: Together...Till Death Us Do Part

Sermon Aid

John M. Braaten

... like they think of a job. Don't plan on staying married to the same person for the whole of your life. You need variety, so think of several marriages for different stages in your life. The rhetoric of some liberation movements demonstrates a brutal disregard for others, overlooking the possibility of a love which becomes richer and more meaningful as a couple grows together in marriage. But of course, if a relationship is not built on absolute commitment, if there is no one we can trust, then it stands to ...

63. Two R-Rated Stories

John 7:45--8:11

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John M. Braaten

... of Moses says she deserves to be stoned to death for her adultery. What do you say about her?" The trap has been set; the bait is deliciously scandalous; there was no way the Rabbi could escape. If he said, "let the woman go," the people would see that he disregarded the laws of Moses and could not be taken seriously. If he said, "Go ahead and stone her," he would be seen as a man without mercy and as one who violated his own words of love and forgiveness. For a long time Jesus knelt, deep in thought, and ...

64. Portrait Of A Powerful Servant

John 13:1-17

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John M. Braaten

... . In the sacrament of the altar we view again the portrait painted by the Lord centuries ago in the upper room. Like the disciples before us we watch as Jesus gives unstintingly of himself, without thought as to what it cost him. Fatigue and personal pains are disregarded as Jesus stoops to serve. He does not share with us only superficial stuff. What he gives is not the leftovers of his life or the time he has to spare. He gives from the depths of his being, of his sweat, of his strength, and ultimately ...

65. Making the Move

John 14:1-4

Eulogy

Richard F. Bansemer

... he'll make it up later. It's as if ___________ were saying, "I may not like the moving van, but I'm ready for the move. I believe in the mansion."The second thing all of us ought to know about ___________'s dying is that she did NOT disregard your suffering at this moment. She did not make the mistake that many make, saying, "It's my death, my job to do, and I don't care what you think about it."True, she did not want to receive extensive treatment for her disease. True, she did not want ...

66. The Men

Drama

William Grimbol

... children near ... is part of his band. BILL: He is after power. Don't kid yourself. He wants that pack of scum to take over, to run things. ARNOLD: He obeys nobody. JOHN: Except himself. BILL: He's the Messiah, you know! (All laugh.) ARNOLD: He shows total disregard for those who are learned in our Law. He has no respect for ritual. He has contempt for every tradition. BILL: That is what I mean. He is a revolutionary. JOHN: You could be right. BILL: Of course I am right. He openly defies every authority. He ...

67. Time and Stewardship

Sermon

Larry Powell

... God "was involved" in the same quiet way that the yeast is present in bread, silently active. And when we look ahead, we see that God has been there long before us, preparing the way of what we thought we had accomplished by our own busyness. Do not disregard silence. Seek it. Learn how to use it without having to fill it with the television, radio, or other people's voices. Do not be alarmed at the absence of noise, for that moment is a gift, subtlely loaded with natural and spiritual power. Don't stifle ...

68. What Children Owe Their Parents

Exodus 20:1-21

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R. E. Lybrand

... Whoever curses his father or his mother is to be put to death.' But you teach that if a person has something he could use to help his father or mother, but says, 'This belongs to God,' he does not need to honor his father. In this way you disregard God's command, in order to follow your own teaching. You hypocrites! How right Isaiah was when he prophesied about you! 'These people,' says God, 'honor me with their words, but their heart is really far from me. It is no use for them to worship me, because they ...

69. Becoming What You Are

John 14:15-31

Sermon

Carl Jech

... tone of the Christian faith did indeed sometimes make it seem as if Christians were rather lax in their attitude toward the law - and, in fact, some followers of "The Way," as members of the early church were called, didespouse a cavalier disregard for ethics. It has been necessary for Christians to be constantly on guard against misunderstandings that can arise over the meaning of their new attitude toward the law and ethics. As important as laws and ethical principles are, the basic Christian insights ...

70. God's Deliverance Moves Us to Repentance

Zechariah 12:1-9

Bulletin Aid

Carl Hoefler

... our problems in life. Pastor: Those victories are nothing compared to the victory of forgiveness God is trying to convince us of, if we will confess our sins. People: We are ashamed of the way we have taken God's deliverance for granted, and the way we have disregarded his Son's suffering on our behalf. May God forgive, and cleanse us of our sins. Collect Gracious God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ: You are by our side in every conflict to deliver us by your almighty hand! Pour out your Spirit upon us ...

71. Why I Believe In The Resurrection

John 20:1-9

Sermon

Brett Blair

... witnesses thrust out into the world. That is the scene post-resurrection. It has been estimated that by the end of the first century over a half million people had come under the Christian banner. That is the power of resurrection. It is never easy to disregard the testimony of witnesses who are ready to die for their words. Eventually, of course, every one of the disciples met a violent death. People may lie to perpetuate a myth, I will grant you that. But people are not going to die to perpetuate what ...

72. To Be Somebody

Luke 19:1-10

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... peanuts and cold beer and herring cutlets in sour cream while they lounge in front of the TV. "It’s a good life," they’d say, in between the "Shaddups" and the door slammings. Long hours accumulating these goodies - at the neglect of persons and the disregard of graciousness. Zaccheus may have other cousins in Minnesota too. Not all of them with as much money but like him, they look out for Number One. Constantly scheming how to make people do them favors. So they don’t have many dropping in on them ...

73. Christ the King A King Worth Having

John 12:12-19

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... ruler stays behind the lines. We grant the wisdom of that for, if the leadership were shot down, the losses in the ranks would be still heavier. So those commanders who keep themselves back aren’t necessarily cowards. All the more reason to marvel at the disregard of personal safety when our Lord mounted the donkey and rode into the holy city right into those jaws of death waiting there to snatch him. John tells us at the end of chapter eleven at the conclusion of his story about Jesus’ raising Lazarus ...

74. The Violence Within, The Violence Without

Zephaniah 3:1-20

Sermon

... Lord?" Where is "that strong seeking of the Lord, of inquiring of him?" Is it not the violence of indifference and privatism that brings on a crude kind of violence? The violence of "religion is only a private affair" often begets or permits the public disregard of the neighbor. There is fraud when the Living Lord is not present. There is fraud when compassion is not present. There is fraud when the cross of Christ is not present. More stringent than all the stringency of the text is that of 1 Corinthians ...

75. The Fifth Sunday of Easter

John 14:1-4

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Kendall McCabe

... Christian, however, truth is more than facts, and life is more than existing. Truth is a way of looking at life and experiencing it to the fullest. To have abundant life is to respond to God's truth, as we know it in Jesus Christ, with a healthy disregard for what people tell us the facts are. I once served a parish located on an island. If you lived on the island you belonged to the parish and the parish was Methodist. It had been exclusively Methodist for over a hundred years. As has been the regrettable ...

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