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726. Good Soldiers, Bad Wars

Joshua 11:1-23, Matthew 8:5-13

Sermon

Erskine White

... issuing the order, He can heal the centurion's servant. The Roman soldier has learned his faith through the language and lens of the military, but the faith he has learned is true. He has learned that Jesus is Lord, a Supreme Officer to be obeyed. And Jesus is impressed! He says to the centurion, "Not even in Israel have I found such faith. It is done for you, [your servant is healed] as you believed." Today, we live in a society which teaches us in so many ways to love ourselves and to "look out for number ...

727. God's Bread

John 6:25-59

Children's Sermon

... and is God's bread for us. Just as there are many varieties of breads, there are also many varieties of Bibles from which to choose. Gather up those in your house and spend sometime looking at them with your children. Most younger children aren't impressed with the differences in the words. They like to see the different covers, the pictures, the black and red print, the maps, and the genealogy in the middle. You may have a New Testament or one with Psalms included. You may be able to find one belonging ...

728. Do You Remember Your Baptism?

Mark 1:1-8, Mark 1:9-13

Children's Sermon

CSS

... to bring or send pictures of their child's baptism or certificates if available. Talk about the different kinds of baptisms. Point out the kind your church uses. Mention common practices in your church surrounding baptism. Spend time really listening to the children's impressions of baptisms they've seen at your church or at other churches that are a little different. Go to see the baptismal font if possible. Bring symbols of baptism used in your church, perhaps a baptismal candle or a cloth with a cross ...

729. Remember

Luke 22:7-38

Children's Sermon

... Christian experience. But you can help your children understand the meaning behind the ritual, and experience the reassurance and inspiration it provides, if you recall the first Communion, and explain its setting to your children. Read today's Gospel to your children. Impress upon them that Jesus and the disciples were very good friends who often ate together. Explain that Jesus knew they would soon be parted, and that he wanted his friends to remember him the way we like our friends to remember us ...

730. Advent Candle

Luke 21:5-38

Children's Sermon

... should be present for each night's lighting, and each member of the family should use this time to prepare silently and personally for the coming of Christ within their own hearts. Make certain that parents understand the purpose of the candles, and impress upon your students the need for adult supervision when burning their candles. Parents: The Advent candle is a nice tradition to start while your children are young. If you do not wish to make the candle yourselves, they are available at most Christian ...

731. Baptism of the Lord

Acts 10:23b-48, Isaiah 61:1-11, Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 45:1-17, Psalm 89:1-52, Luke 3:1-20, Luke 3:21-38

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George Bass

... thing and made Jesus' baptism an epiphany of our Lord and Savior; he made that baptism - and all baptisms - into a genuine sacramental action. SERMON SUGGESTIONS Luke 3:15-1 7, 22-23, and Isaiah 61:1-4 - "Delayed Response." 1. One might get the impression, on reading this story, that Jesus was struck speechless by the Voice that spoke to him and said, "You are my beloved Son." Luke has him saying nothing before his temptation in the wilderness; "And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan ...

732. Epiphany 4

Psalm 71:1-24, 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Luke 4:14-30

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George Bass

... 4:21-32 (E, L) - "How To Turn A Congregation Into A Mob." In one of the chapters of Journeys Toward Narrative Preaching, Dr. Robert Hughes, of the Lutheran School of Theology at Philadelphia, writes about a pastor - Pastor Gilbert Martin - who made a deep impression upon him as a child. He says that "Moose" Martin (a 245-pound former college football tackle) ' 'was a key figure in my years at Vacation Bible School. Along with the singing, Bible-story time was the part of the 'opening exercises' I liked best ...

733. Advent 1

Luke 21:5-38, Jeremiah 33:1-26, Zechariah 14:1-21, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

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George Bass

... and death were imminent. But he had just witnessed a beautiful act of sacrificial love, when the widowed woman put her two copper coins into the temple treasury. Prompted by comments made by people (his disciples?), who seemed to have missed what Jesus saw and were impressed by the beauty of the temple and the splendor and its "offerings" (of the wealthy), Jesus spoke of the age to come, the "final time" of the earth: "There will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and upon the earth distress of nations ...

734. Lent 5

John 7:45--8:11, Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 43:14-28, Philippians 3:1-11, Luke 20:9-19, John 12:1-11

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George Bass

... treatment, she tells her physician at the mental care facility that she is sorry that she has hurt anyone. He replies, "You're sorry that you hurt anyone, but are you sorry for what you did?" Up to then, she was not, but the viewer is given the impression that she did reach that point, and that reunion and rebuilding of the relationship with her husband and her children are a possibility. 1. Caught in the act - that's always how it is between God and us. Our sins cannot be hidden; they are obvious to God ...

735. Easter 2

John 20:19-23, Acts 5:12-16, Acts 5:17-42, Job 42:1-6, Revelation 1:4-8, Revelation 1:9-20, John 20:24-31, Psalm 149:1-9

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George Bass

... first readings throughout the Easter season. They are chosen according to the lectio selecta method, purportedly to create harmony between the three lections of the day. The ORDO concentrates on the portion of the chapter that follows the story of Sapphira, which gives the impression that a great many people in Jerusalem and the surrounding towns were intrigued by the miracles and wonders that Peter and the other disciples had done in the name of the risen Lord. That they would go so far as to put the sick ...

736. Easter 5

John 13:31-38, Revelation 21:1-27, Revelation 19:1-10, Acts 14:8-20, Leviticus 19:1-37, Acts 14:21-28, Psalm 145:1-21

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George Bass

... the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen." (Note: One is given the impression that this collect was placed on this Sunday in anticipation that, in the final selection process, John 14 would be the Gospel for the Day. Nevertheless, it "works" on this Sunday.) The Psalm Of The Day Psalm 145:1-9 (E); 145:1-13 (L); 145:9-13 (RC ...

737. Easter 6

John 14:15-31, Psalm 67:1-7, Acts 15:22-35, Joel 2:18-27, Revelation 21:1-27

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George Bass

... death and restore us to a right relationship with himself. That's an even greater act than delivering people from a plague of locusts - or grasshoppers! Revelation 21:1-10, 22-23 (RC, L); 21:10, 22-27 (C); 21:22--22:5 (E) - "Mainstreet -Heaven." One of the first impressions that one has of "Mainstreet, USA" in Disney World, is that this is something out of the past or out of the future; it is the mainstreet of a city or town, as it ideally ought to exist but does not any longer. But when one reflects on the ...

738. Proper 4

Luke 7:1-10, Psalm 117:1-2, 1 Kings 8:22-61, Galatians 1:1-10

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George Bass

... he built us our synagogue." Jesus went with them and as they approached the house the centurion sent friends with a message that he is "unworthy to have you come under my roof.... But say the word, and let my servant be healed." Jesus was impressed: "I tell you, not even in Israel have I found such faith." The messengers returned to the centurion's house and discovered that the servant was healed. Jesus and the centurion apparently never met, but this man could not possibly have been the centurion who was ...

739. Proper 11

Colossians 1:15-23, Luke 10:38-42, Genesis 18:16-33, Colossians 1:24--2:5, Psalm 15:1-5

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George Bass

... tabernacle? Who may abide in your holy hill?" The answer: "Those who are washed in the blood of the Lamb," who love and obey the Lord, will be welcomed into the kingdom when the Lord returns to this world. Psalm prayer (15 - LBW) - This prayer gives the impression that the writer was responding more to John 14:1-12 in the ORDO and the Lutheran lectionary selections for the Fifth Sun-day of Easter than from Psalm 15: "Lord Jesus, you first choose to live among us, and in returning to your Father you made ...

740. What's The Bottom Line?

Matthew 21:33-46

Sermon

George Johnson

... there is no harvest of good grapes the kingdom is taken away and given to someone else. God's love abounds so that justice may happen, so that the world may work for everyone, not just a few. In some religious circles today you might get the impression that the bottom line is emotional stability, having a good feeling inside of us, being at peace with God, knowing our sins are forgiven. Is that the end? No. The inner peace we experience is God's gift so that mishpat and zedekah can happen. Some religious ...

741. When is Patriotism An Idol?

Matthew 22:15-22

Sermon

George Johnson

... reveal his lack of allegiance to the government, to Caesar. "Teacher - we know you are true and teach the way of God." Boy, that really sets one up, doesn't it. Teacher, you don't seem to care what the polls say, what popular opinion is. You are not that impressed or care what a person's title is or how many degrees one has or where one hails from. Tell us, is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not? They knew that Jesus taught a way that was in direct conflict with Caesar on many points. Caesar stood ...

742. The Kingdom of God Is Like… a Joke!

Luke 10:25-37

Sermon

Steven Burt

... to a good neighbor story, a Boy Scout doing a good deed a day, a driver stopping to help a little old lady change a flat tire. The emphasis is on the good Samaritan, the one who stops to help. Although that’s a wonderful value to impress on our young people -- helping neighbors in need -- that wasn’t where the original focus was. You see, the impact was on the hearers. They were suddenly exposed -- very suddenly and abruptly exposed -- to the reality, to the presence of the Kingdom of God. They had ...

743. The Proof Is In The Fruit

Luke 6:39-49

Sermon

James Garrett

... that if I ever changed my mind I’d let you know.” Once Jesus told of a man who was liturgically correct. He stood in the proper place, said his prayers. His form was impeccable. But his heart wasn’t in it. The prayers were words to impress others. Another man that day did everything wrong. He stood far back, and just mumbled mercy, mercy, mercy. And his prayer was heard, and answered! Jesus Christ makes the heart pump faster and louder than anyone else. Open your heart to him, invite him to come into ...

744. Beyond Togetherness

John 17:20-26

Sermon

John M. Braaten

... , "God put the (name a denomination here) in there; they think they're the only ones up here." It isn't just (name a denomination here) who think they are the only ones who have got this God business right. There are other denominations who also give the impression of exclusiveness and project the feeling that it is only natural that the blessings of God should fall upon them. They are probably just as amazed as we are to see that it "rains on the just and the unjust alike (Matthew 5:45)." I suppose that is ...

745. Finding Our Roots

Luke 9:28-36

Sermon

John M. Braaten

... for developing a depth which enables us to endure the storms and stresses of life with serenity and confidence. The superficial soils of selfishness and pleasure create a root system which skims the surface of life. Our energies are consumed in growing impressive foliage and flowers which represent all kinds of activities and trivial pursuits. But the taproot of our lives is not driven down to the depths of God. Thus we find ourselves vulnerable and unsure because our foundations are so easily shaken. You ...

746. The Story Of The Scandalized Neighbors

Luke 15:11-32

Sermon

John M. Braaten

... surprised, however, to meet Judah. Here was no brash young man; gone were the arrogant and flippant airs to which we had become accustomed. He appeared to be a person who was at peace with himself and there glowed from his eyes a warmth and sincerity which impressed even me. Humble he went about the room and, with tears in his eyes, apologized for what he had done. I was thunderstruck, and must admit that I was touched by his display of courage and humility. I had never witnessed the conversion of a person ...

747. Two R-Rated Stories

John 7:45--8:11

Sermon

John M. Braaten

... reflects one’s faith. Sometimes I have heard it said that the church is only interested in money. In my experience that is most certainly untrue! From our story we see that Jesus was obviously pleased at Mary’s lavish gift, not because he was impressed with its value, but because it reflected the sacrificial quality of her faith. One’s giving, whether time, energy or money, is always a mark of faith. It is true, the church, like all other organizations, needs money to exist and carry out the mission ...

748. That's Our God For You!

Luke 19:28-44

Sermon

John M. Braaten

... the city in a way that deliberately set himself on the stage and intentionally riveted every eye upon himself. He purposely challenged the religious and political power-brokers of the day by riding into town like a king, as the one in charge. That is the impression he wanted to give us and that was, in fact, the truth. From that time on, no matter how things may have looked to the casual observer, Jesus was still in control. In other words, the Jesus that the gospels portray is not a poor, well-meaning ...

749. Portrait Of A Powerful Servant

John 13:1-17

Sermon

John M. Braaten

... to trial and finally die by crucifixion. While the disciples were thinking only of themselves, Jesus, in whom the power of God resided, emptied himself and gave himself to those for whom he cared. He didn’t worry about himself, how he felt, whom he could impress; the hands of the servant do not ask, "What will others think?" He saw the need, he rolled up his sleeves, he grabbed the basin and the towel and he went to work. In this humble but powerful way, Jesus began to transform the thinking of his ...

750. Marked For Community

Sermon

George Bass

... neighborhood, that their welcome is more of a courtesy than a sign of acceptance as members of the community neighborhood; this may be so for various reasons. But in one case, the people are ultra-conservative Christians, who give the rest of the people the impression -- whether it is true or not -- that they count themselves better Christians (and every family on the street, 16 in all, is active in a church, all sorts of churches) than the rest of us. Exclusivism comes from spiritual pride, which is one of ...

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