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51. A Little Bit of Honey

Matthew 10:40-42

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... them in line. Like the “Samaritan” in Jesus’ story, they walk across the green when they see someone in trouble. They are not afraid to talk to the child who is afraid and lost or to rescue the abused animal. These are people with beautiful, welcoming, receptive hearts. They may not be Christians. They may not go to your church. They may not have grown up baptized. They may not have ever stepped inside a cathedral. They may not know about God or anything about Jesus. They may not subscribe to your ...

52. Fine Tuning

Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... on the front of the device (there were no remotes and no cable service), you’d get either a grey, fuzzy screen with wavy lines or the faint outline of a show in progress. You’d choose the channel you wanted, and then you’d have to “fine tune” the reception by means of the giant antennae. Much like adjusting binoculars, you’d have to move or twist the antennae this way and that with the finesse of a tightrope walker, while watching the screen in order to find just the right position in which the ...

53. RSVP

Matthew 22:1-14

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... handing out a list of qualities, Jesus offers something much more powerful: a story filled with deep, rich scriptural metaphors: the parable of a wedding feast. In the story we see a King (God). The King is throwing a massive wedding and reception for his beloved Son (Jesus). He has issued formal invitations to all originally invited (those who already know and worship God –Israel’s priests, elders, Pharisees, Sadducees, and all those claiming to be true to the faith in positions of religious authority ...

54. Wedding Wine

John 2:1-11

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

... 'S MOTHER: (TO HER HUSBAND) You're supposed to smile for pictures. BRIDE'S FATHER: This is a smile. BRIDE'S MOTHER: Do you call that a smile? Smile! Your daughter is married. BRIDE'S FATHER: I know that. I also know we don't have enough wine for the reception. BRIDE'S MOTHER: That's nothing to be joking about. BRIDE'S FATHER: I'm not joking. BRIDE'S MOTHER: Not enough wine? This is serious. It's nothing to be smiling about. Why are you smiling? BRIDE'S FATHER: There's nothing I can do. BRIDE'S MOTHER: Well ...

55. The Spirit Of Pentecost

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

Carlyle Fielding Stewart

... these various groups to reach new power and heights in spiritual consciousness and belief, but it was because of their openness to the Spirit's anointing and outpouring that the Spirit of Pentecost was achieved. What we need is the spirit of openness and receptiveness to the Spirit's outpouring; to the promise and capacity of the Holy Spirit to transport, translate, and transcend us to higher heights in our faith, belief and the contemplation and expression of that faith. The more we are open to the Spirit ...

56. The Waiting Place

Isaiah 63:7--64:12

Sermon

William L. Self

... , and that is unimaginable enough. But what is upon us now is even more so -- a close encounter, not of the third kind, but of a different kind altogether. An invasion of holiness. That is what Advent is all about. While in the waiting place, get quiet and receptive, like a child waiting to hear a bedtime story and the voice of his father. Hear again the story of the creation of the world, of God's great garden, its destruction, and his efforts to start over again. Hear the story build through the lives of ...

57. The King's Wedding Feast

Matthew 22:1-14

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William E. Keeney

... figures used in Revelation 14:7-9. Content: Precis of the Pericope Jesus' initial message was an invitation to enter the kingdom of heaven. He experienced repeated rejection of the invitation, particularly among the leaders of the spiritual community who should have been most receptive to it. Instead they were the ones who most opposed his ministry. The parable suggests that the invitation to enter the kingdom of heaven is similar to a king who holds a wedding feast. It was customary at the time to send a ...

58. The Scope Of The Spirit

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... . They carried the Israelites off into exile and this was the beginning of what is called the Babylonian captivity. Walter Brueggemann in Hopeful Imagination, declares that 587 B.C. is the most important date in the Old Testament. He said for Israel it was a time of relinquishment and reception. Relinquishment in the sense that it was the end of the known world for Israel. The city and temple are destroyed. It is a time of letting go. Things will never be as they were. At the same time it was a moment for ...

59. Baptism of Our Lord

Luke 3:21-38, Luke 3:1-20, Isaiah 43:1-13, Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts 8:9-25, Acts 10:23b-48

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John R. Brokhoff

... people. Lesson 2 -- Believers are anointed by the Spirit through the laying on of hands. On this Baptism of Our Lord Sunday, only the Gospel Lesson deals with Jesus' baptism. The emphasis is upon the anointing by the Spirit. Baptism is seen as the occasion for the reception of the Spirit. In Lesson 2 the Spirit comes not at baptism but upon the laying on of hands. Lesson 1 deals with God's creating Israel as his people just as baptism gives a second birth of the Spirit resulting in a person's becoming God ...

60. Epiphany 2

1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Isaiah 62:1-12, John 2:1-11

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John R. Brokhoff

... our seeing the glory of God in Jesus. Last Sunday we saw his power in the appearance of the Holy Spirit and the voice of God. Today God's glory is seen in the power of Jesus to change water into wine which resulted not only in a happy wedding reception but in faith. Yet, for Jesus, this was not his hour. It was to come in his passion. At this first miracle we direct our attention to the last miracle, the cross, where God's glory is fully manifested in Jesus. THEOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS Gospel: John 2:1-11 1 ...

61. Passion Sunday

Isaiah 50:1-11, Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:1-11

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John R. Brokhoff

... hour of worship. Extra time will be needed for the services of blessing the palms, for the procession with palms, the reading of four lessons with the passion gospel being the longest of the year, two chapters, and time for a possible Confirmation service and reception of new members. Too much for one Sunday? What will happen to the sermon? Preaching on Lent 6 1. Lent 6's sermon will reflect the congregation's plans for Holy Week. What is the tradition for Palm Sunday observance in the local church? What ...

62. Pentecost

John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:14-41, Genesis 11:1-9, John 14:5-14, Romans 8:1-17

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John R. Brokhoff

... and the birthday of Israel. Christians celebrate Pentecost as one of the major festivals of the church year, the giving of the Spirit to the Disciples, the birth of the church, and the beginning of the kerygma. In many churches Pentecost is the day for the reception of new members by baptism, confirmation, or transfer of membership. It is the hope that today's disciples will receive on this day a renewed and increased gift of the Holy spirit. 1. Is there time for a full sermon? Pentecost may be one of those ...

63. Proper 12

Colossians 2:6-23, Hosea 1:1-2:1, Luke 11:1-13, Psalm 85:1-13

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John R. Brokhoff

... (v. 6). It is past tense. You, Paul, writes, have received Christ. When was that? Whenever it was, were you aware of your reception? The "when" is your baptism, the time of becoming a member of the church, for baptism is both the incorporation into Christ and ... ask we may not be ready for the gift. If we do not keep asking, when the time is right, we may not be receptive. c. Because others through whom the prayer is answered may not be cooperative. God often answers our prayers through others who may at the ...

64. A Lack of Faith

Mark 6:1-6

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Richard A. Jensen

... the fact that they come to Jesus in the midst of their great need. They come to Jesus with open hands. They come to receive. We have the context for Mark 6:1-6. Who is Jesus? A great worker of miracles! People come to him. When Jesus and the receptive approach of faith meet, amazing things take place. Story Two will pick up today's text. Things looked great for the miracle worker when he was on the road. At home, however, it doesn't go so well. Here is where the insiders live. They know this One. We expect ...

65. You Can Never Go Home Again

Mark 6:1-6

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... , a person from each home parish presented each of them with a gift and delivered a speech of acceptance, wishing them well as they go forth into their ministry. How would they have felt had there been no reception, no gift, no speech of acceptance? They would have been taken aback. They would have been hurt. They would have been distressed. Was Jesus taken aback? Was he upset? Was he shocked? I am sure he was! But was he defeated? No. Even though he may have felt immobilized, he ...

66. Renewal of the New

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... of the Lord’s Supper. In the average Protestant church only a little over a half of the members take Holy Communion at least once a year. Yet the epitome of Christian devotion is the reception of Holy Communion, for it, too, is commanded: “This do in remembrance of me.” This sacrament constitutes a Christian’s highest privilege on earth, because it is the means of a mystical union with Christ, and renewal of our baptismal covenant through the remission of sins. Our neglect of the ...

67. Proper 18

Luke 14:25-35, Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Proverbs 9:1-18, Ezekiel 33:1-20, Philemon 1:8-25

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... of the exile, to renew the covenant that God had made with his people. On God's part, his promise to bless his people who obey his will and his commandments is reiterated with a twist; God's law has to be transferred from the tablets of stone to the receptive hearts of his people. This is the beginning of the wisdom tradition, which finds its way into the writings of Paul to the Romans. (10:6 quotes the last verse of the reading for Pentecost 8, "But the word is near you; it is in your mouth and in your ...

68. Give Them Good News...

Romans 5:1-11

Sermon

Robert V. Dodd

... Community United Methodist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. A few months ago it was my great pleasure to hear him address a gathering of clergy in High Point, North Carolina. Following his first evening address we were invited to attend a reception and meet him personally. I went to the reception and did get to meet him and express admiration for his work. During the course of our conversation Emerson asked if he could ride back downtown with me. Needless to say, I was both surprised and delighted. But then a ...

69. Serving Hands

Psalm 92:1-15

Sermon

... I received an invitation to some function which we felt was far above our status in life, possibly some small intimate reception at the White House, or some other such activity, I can well imagine that we would arrive there very humble and ... . We in thanksgiving say, "Lord, thank you for all that you give. Your great and wonderful deeds make me glad." Faith, too, is an aspect of worthy reception as we come to the Lord's meal. He says, "Sit, eat, be a guest at my table; this is my body, this is my blood given ...

70. Pentecost

Jn 14:8-17, 25-27; 20:19-23 · Acts 2:1-21 · 1 Cor 3-7, 12-13 · Gen 11:1-9

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... and the birthday of Israel. Christians celebrate Pentecost as one of the major festivals of the church year, the giving of the Spirit to the Disciples, the birth of the church, and the beginning of the kerygma. In many churches Pentecost is the day for the reception of new members by baptism, confirmation, or transfer of membership. It is the hope that today's disciples will receive on this day a renewed and increased gift of the Holy Spirit. 1. Is there time for a full sermon? Pentecost may be one of those ...

71. Proper 12

Lk 11:1-13 · Col 2:6-15 · Gen 18:20-32 · 2 Ki 5:1-15

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John R. Brokhoff

... . 6). it is past tense. You, Paul writes, have received Christ. When was that? Whenever it was, were you aware of your reception? The "when" is your baptism, the time of becoming a member of the church, for baptism is both the incorporation into Christ ... we ask we may not be ready for the gift. If we do not keep asking, when the time is right, we may not be receptive. C. Because others through whom the prayer is answered may not be cooperative. God often answers our prayers through others who may at the time ...

72. Epiphany 2

Jn 2:1-12 · 1 Cor 12:1-11 · Isa 62:1-5

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John R. Brokhoff

... our seeing the glory of God in Jesus. Last Sunday we saw his glory in the appearance of the Holy Spirit and the voice of God. Today God's glory is seen in the power of Jesus to change water into wine which resulted not only in a happy wedding reception but in faith. Yet, for Jesus this was not his hour. It was to come in his passion. At this first miracle we direct our attention to the last miracle, the cross, where God's glory is fully manifested in Jesus. THEOLOGICAL REFLECTION Gospel: John 2:1-11 1 ...

73. Lent 4

Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 · 1 Cor 1:18-31 · 2 Cor 5:17-21 · Isa 12:1-6 · Jos 5:9-12

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John R. Brokhoff

... , friends, music, and dancing. It was a festive time. Does the church have such a party when new members are received? Are we glad when a person is baptized or are we irritated that it adds five minutes to the length of the service? Does your congregation have a reception for the class of new members received into the church? Bother to go to the new member and say how glad you are to have him in church? Maybe you don't have an opportunity to have a party for new members, because you do not receive any. You ...

74. Sunday of the Passion

Lk 22:14--23:56 · Isa 50:4-7 · Php 2:6-11

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... hour of worship. Extra time will be needed for the services of blessing the palms, for the procession with palms, the reading of four lessons with the passion gospel being the longest of the year, two chapters, and time for a possible Confirmation service and reception of new members. Too much for one Sunday? What will happen to the sermon? Preaching on Lent 6 1. Lent 6's sermon will reflect the congregation 's plans for Holy Week. What is the tradition for Palm Sunday observance in the local church? What ...

75. Christmas Eve or Day

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

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... . Pastor: But all who do receive him, God adopts as his children who are reborn by his divine love. People: We want to meet Jesus and begin a new life, reborn into God's family! Collect Almighty God, whose Word became flesh in Jesus your Son: May our hearts be receptive to him as Lord and Savior; that we may become your children, reborn by the power and love of your will. In our Savior's name we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession O God of love, you have revealed yourself in the life of your Son, Jesus. He is ...

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51. A Little Bit of Honey

Matthew 10:40-42

Sermon

Lori Wagner

52. Fine Tuning

Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon

Lori Wagner

53. RSVP

Matthew 22:1-14

Sermon

Lori Wagner

54. Wedding Wine

John 2:1-11

Drama

Robert F. Crowley

55. The Spirit Of Pentecost

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

Carlyle Fielding Stewart

56. The Waiting Place

Isaiah 63:7--64:12

Sermon

William L. Self

57. The King's Wedding Feast

Matthew 22:1-14

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

58. The Scope Of The Spirit

Sermon

John A. Stroman

59. Baptism of Our Lord

Luke 3:21-38, Luke 3:1-20, Isaiah 43:1-13, Isaiah 42:1-9, Acts 8:9-25, Acts 10:23b-48

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

60. Epiphany 2

1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Isaiah 62:1-12, John 2:1-11

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

61. Passion Sunday

Isaiah 50:1-11, Luke 22:14--23:56, Philippians 2:1-11

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

62. Pentecost

John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:14-41, Genesis 11:1-9, John 14:5-14, Romans 8:1-17

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

63. Proper 12

Colossians 2:6-23, Hosea 1:1-2:1, Luke 11:1-13, Psalm 85:1-13

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

64. A Lack of Faith

Mark 6:1-6

Sermon Aid

Richard A. Jensen

65. You Can Never Go Home Again

Mark 6:1-6

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

66. Renewal of the New

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

67. Proper 18

Luke 14:25-35, Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Proverbs 9:1-18, Ezekiel 33:1-20, Philemon 1:8-25

Sermon Aid

George Bass

68. Give Them Good News...

Romans 5:1-11

Sermon

Robert V. Dodd

69. Serving Hands

Psalm 92:1-15

Sermon

70. Pentecost

Jn 14:8-17, 25-27; 20:19-23 · Acts 2:1-21 · 1 Cor 3-7, 12-13 · Gen 11:1-9

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... and the birthday of Israel. Christians celebrate Pentecost as one of the major festivals of the church year, the giving of the Spirit to the Disciples, the birth of the church, and the beginning of the kerygma. In many churches Pentecost is the day for the reception of new members by baptism, confirmation, or transfer of membership. It is the hope that today's disciples will receive on this day a renewed and increased gift of the Holy Spirit. 1. Is there time for a full sermon? Pentecost may be one of those ...

71. Proper 12

Lk 11:1-13 · Col 2:6-15 · Gen 18:20-32 · 2 Ki 5:1-15

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

72. Epiphany 2

Jn 2:1-12 · 1 Cor 12:1-11 · Isa 62:1-5

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

73. Lent 4

Lk 15:1-3, 11-32 · 1 Cor 1:18-31 · 2 Cor 5:17-21 · Isa 12:1-6 · Jos 5:9-12

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

74. Sunday of the Passion

Lk 22:14--23:56 · Isa 50:4-7 · Php 2:6-11

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... hour of worship. Extra time will be needed for the services of blessing the palms, for the procession with palms, the reading of four lessons with the passion gospel being the longest of the year, two chapters, and time for a possible Confirmation service and reception of new members. Too much for one Sunday? What will happen to the sermon? Preaching on Lent 6 1. Lent 6's sermon will reflect the congregation 's plans for Holy Week. What is the tradition for Palm Sunday observance in the local church? What ...

75. Christmas Eve or Day

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

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