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726. John 10:11-18

John 10:11-18

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Leonard Sweet

... was to be aligned with the Patriarchs, Moses and David. Ezekiel 34 makes extensive use of the shepherding image evil rulers are likened to wicked shepherds, while God promises to save the abused flocks of Israel by personally playing the role of careful, tender, concerned shepherd to all the people. Indeed, most New Testament shepherd images have their roots in Ezekiel's text. But the shepherd who "lays down his life" is a new dimension that Jesus has added to the shepherd motif. Later this sacrificial ...

727. Mark 10:17-31

Mark 10:17-31

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Leonard Sweet

... story, making it part of the man's personal address to Jesus, not part of his question about eternal life (see Matthew 19:16ff). Instead, Mark's version highlights the man's respect for Jesus and adds a storehouse of poignancy and tenderness that Matthew's more theologically sophisticated text misses. Second, the man asks Jesus what he must do to "inherit" the eternal life he desires. "Inherit" is a good translation choice here, for the term klerononea literally means "to receive by lot." Jewish tradition ...

728. Philippians 4:4-7

Philippians 4:4-7

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Leonard Sweet

One reason Philippians is a pet epistle of the Christian community is the extremely personal nature of this letter. Paul's obvious closeness to this community ("I thank my God every time I remember you" [1:3]) gives a special quality of tenderness and concern to this correspondence. Even when there is a disagreement within this community (cf. 4:2-3), Paul's words of reprimand and counsel are both gentle and personal. It is evident Paul feels great love and a great sense of camaraderie between himself and ...

729. Everyone Is Looking For You! - Sermon Starter

Mark 1:35-39

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Brett Blair

... structure depends on it. If you are a mother you must sacrifice your life for another. Your children require it. We could not live if we did not set goals and work to fulfill them. No sane person would argue otherwise. But here's what young Wright discovered at the tender age of 9, and what some don't learn until 59: The objective in life is not the goal but the journey on the way to the goal. The whole city had gathered around the door, pressing in to see Jesus. The demands on him were already piling up ...

730. The Age of Efficiency

Mark 1:29-39

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Dan Matthews

... talking to a receptionist. They have efficiently eliminated all the time wasting human interaction of the past. The future of the world, our society, and technology all look headed toward increased efficiency. We are in a time when we don't prize human interaction. We don't prize service, love, tenderness or sacrifice. We are a culture that has set our sights on the goal of absolute efficiency.

731. Barking Dogs and Daily Bread

John 2:12-25

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Leonard Sweet

... . Jesus’ body becomes bread when compassionate care, not just professional care, fills the halls of our hospitals. Jesus’ body becomes bread when we honor the sanctity of the Creation God has placed us within, when we treat dogs and cats with respect and tenderness. What others outside the Body of Christ may hear as meaningless “barking,” those who participate in this new temple hear as God’s gracious words, as a new Divine directive. It may still be hard for us to hear, God keeps speaking to ...

732. Easter 7

Acts 1:12-26, 1 John 5:1-12, John 17:6-19

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John R. Brokhoff

... sees a sign outside a motel, "No Vacancy." In the early church a vacancy occurred in her leadership by the self-inflicted death of Judas. Today the church faces vacancies: A leader dies, or a family is transferred out of town, or a resignation is tendered because of ill-will or ill-health. For the church to do its best work, every vacancy needs to be filled. In the apostolic church someone was needed to fill Judas' place in the apostleship. Filling the vacancy was a part of the preparation for Pentecost ...

733. Epiphany 8

Mark 2:18-22, 2 Corinthians 2:12--3:6, Psalm 103:1-22, Hosea 2:2-23

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John R. Brokhoff

... is helpful practice to discipline the body that the soul may be strong. 2. Bridegroom (v. 19). Jesus refers to himself as a bridegroom. The church is the bride. The relationship between Christ and the believer is that of husband and wife a relationship of love, tenderness and intimacy. Belonging to and being with Christ is a joyous affair, akin to a wedding feast. Who would think of fasting and self-denial at a time like that? But Christ has ascended and will come again. When he is with us, there is no ...

734. The Holy Trinity

John 3:1-21, Romans 8:1-17, Isaiah 6:1-13

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John R. Brokhoff

... the glory of the eternal Trinity and, in the power of your divine majesty, to worship the unity. Keep us steadfast in this faith and worship, and bring us at last to see you in your eternal glory." Hymn Of The Day: "Father, Most Holy, Merciful And Tender" Theme Of The Day: One God In Three Persons Gospel God the Son gives eternal life to believers. Lesson 1 The holiness and majesty of God the Father. Lesson 2 God the Holy Spirit witnesses to our being children of God. Today is the Festival of the ...

735. The Nativity Of Our Lord

Isaiah 9:1-7, Titus 2:1-15, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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John R. Brokhoff

... A name identifies the character of a person. In biblical thought you are a name. The son born on Christmas is no ordinary person as shown by the names he is given. a. Counselor guide, helper, advocate. b. God the transcendent, totally other One. c. Father the warm, tender, caring, imminent God. d. Prince of Peace the creator of our peace with God. Epistle: Titus 2:11-14 1. Love Came Down at Christmas (2:11). Need: Christmas is a festival of love, God's love for us. "For the grace of God has appeared for the ...

736. The Comforts of "Thy Rod and Thy Staff": Rulership or Relationship

John 10:1-21

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Leonard Sweet

... : it was used to guide the sheep, to nudge them in directions they may not wish to go, to rescue them from cliffs, to steer them lovingly and to bring them home. The “staff” was a symbol of friendship, of care and tenderness. The “crozier” is a fancy ecclesiastical name for a “staff.” Bishops don’t carry “rods” to beat people into line, or to enforce conformity, or to symbolize a high-handed rulership. Ecclesiastical officials carry “staffs” to symbolize the relational nature of their ...

737. The Regenerating Work of the Spirit

John 3:1-21; Acts 2:1-41

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Phil Newton

... bend toward God freely from an inward and powerful principle of life…Furthermore, his will has new enjoyments. The affections of the soul are changed. The conscience is changed…now, when the soul feels the regenerating influences of the Holy Spirit, what a tender sense fills the renewed conscience! For what small things it will smite, rebuke and check the sinner! How strongly will it bind to duty, and bar against sin! The memory; now is more apt to embrace and retain divine things than formerly. Their ...

738. Easter 5

Psalm 22:1-31, John 15:1-8, Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21

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B. David Hostetter

... Jesus Christ, is the remedy of the defilement of our sins. Pastor: Friends, believe the good news! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Remain united with the Vine, Jesus Christ. No branch can bear fruit by itself. PRAYER OF THE DAY Divine Vine Tender, so prune and tie us as branches of the vine that, being rid of all unfruitfulness and directed by the commands of Christ, we may bear fruit to your glory and our joy. Amen PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING God of all nations, Universal Christ, Including ...

739. Advent 3

Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 61:1-11, John 1:6-8, 19-28, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

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B. David Hostetter

... God, gift us again with the Holy Spirit that we may make way for you to the humble with good news, to the captives with promises of release, to the bereaved with the comfort of beauty and new gladness, to the brokenhearted with tender, loving care, and to the oppressed with the promise of eventual justice. Lord God, make righteousness and praise blossom before all nations. Amen PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Hallowed be your name, mighty God, hallowed be your name, merciful God. Hallowed be your name, active ...

740. Christ The King

Psalm 46:1-11, Jeremiah 23:1-8, Luke 1:67-80; 23:33-43, Colossians 1:11-20

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B. David Hostetter

... criminal’s cross is a grotesque enthronement for the King of the Jews. Luke 23:33-43 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Follow Christ into the way of peace, People: for by the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high has broken upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death. INVOCATION God of light, we worship you because your Son has become the sunshine of our world, bringing us illumination ...

741. Lent 5

Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 43:14-28, John 12:1-11, Philippians 3:4b-14

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B. David Hostetter

... ways may be known to all and your saving health in all nations. We pray that your whole church, filled with the Spirit, may be a light everywhere and a shelter and sanctuary for those threatened by trouble and violence. May we be known for our mercy and tender love and care for the hurting and helpless. Keep us in the truth, holding the mystery of the faith in a good conscience, in love which is the bond of peace, and in all godliness of life. We pray for all our national leaders who confess the Christian ...

742. Easter 4

Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:22-30, Acts 9:32-43, Revelation 7:9-17

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B. David Hostetter

... , blessing and glory and power and might be given to you through timeless ages. We rejoice in the hope of peace beyond times of trouble, of plenty beyond hunger and thirst, of the end of sin and grief through your cleansing and consolation. We praise the tenderness with which you wipe every tear from the eyes of those who have come through great trouble. We are as moved by your gentleness as by your glory in Jesus Christ, your healing and humble Son. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION On this first day of the ...

743. Proper 10

Psalm 82:1-8, Amos 7:7-17, Luke 10:25-37, Colossians 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... the high ideals we have espoused but not yet achieved. May your name be hallowed by all. Bless all branches of our government, that our lawmakers may themselves be law abiding, and our executive and judicial branches equally of good reputation and entirely trustworthy. Tender your care to all who are in sorrow, trouble, weakness or want. Especially we pray for those who usually worship with us but are absent due to sickness or failing strength. Be present with those who care for the sick and the aged and ...

744. Proper 26

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Psalm 119:1-176, Luke 19:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

... found by you, and that they may be counted among the children of Abraham and Sarah, faithful believers in one God. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Divine Searcher, you have come to where we are, and we rejoice in your salvation. You are good to all and your tender care rests upon all your creatures. We will talk of the glory of your peaceable kingdom and proclaim the majesty of your mighty deeds. You give with a bountiful hand and watch over all who love you. All praise and thanksgiving we give to you, God of ...

745. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:1-28, Psalm 37:1-40, Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

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B. David Hostetter

... for them as Jesus did. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Life Giver, Life Sharer, Life Sustainer, many of us have experienced the nearness of death and give thanks for your restorative gifts of healing and health. We rejoice in your constant love and in the tender affection of our closest family and friends. When we have been wronged, we are happy again when justice has been brought about. Most of all we are grateful that you do not treat us as our sins deserve but with measureless forgiveness. All praise ...

746. First Sunday after Christmas Day

Isaiah 63:7-9, Isaiah 63:7--64:12, Matthew 2:13-23, Hebrews 2:10-18

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B. David Hostetter

... of war or indifferent to the needs of refugees. We need to learn more just ways of settling claims to govern and more equitable distribution of the good things you have created for us all to enjoy. Free us all to serve each other in Christlike tenderness, for your Name's sake. Amen Prayer of Assurance Holy God, though the perfection of Jesus Christ has power to judge our sinfulness you have chosen to accept his advocacy and priesthood on our behalf. We rely on him in confidence that you accept us graciously ...

747. Proper 7

Matthew 10:1-42, Psalm 86:1-17, Genesis 21:8-21, Romans 6:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... like the morning star and offer hope of a better day. Bless our land and counsel our leaders, our lawmakers, and all who administer the affairs of state. In our various vocations make us trustworthy and loyal to the crown of Christ. To your tender care we commend all who are in sorrow, trouble, sickness, or want, remembering especially those who are not worshiping with us, as they usually do, because of failing health. Sustain all who look after the sick and bless all chaplains and church visitors who ...

748. Proper 11

Genesis 29:15-30, Psalm 105:1-45, Matthew 13:31-35; 44-52, Romans 8:26-39

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B. David Hostetter

... endures for eternal life. Creator and Sustainer of life, give your blessing to the earth that it may bring forth its increase abundantly and that farmers may gather in a great harvest and give us all reason for overflowing thanksgiving. To your tender mercies and healing care we commend all who suffer, all who are sick, all who are hurt. Soothe the troubled, calm the anxious, cool the fevered, strengthen the weak. Grant wisdom and carefulness to all surgeons, physicians, nurses, ward attendants, and medical ...

749. Lent 2

Genesis 12:1-8, Psalm 121:1-8, John 3:1-17, Romans 4:1-25

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B. David Hostetter

... greater good. Unite us in a godly harmony that works together with you to accomplish your eternal purposes for our global village. Compassionate Christ, comfort your children who are faint from the struggle with the ailments and adversities of our mortal life. Speak tenderly to those who mourn. Grant to all your people the wisdom from above, which is pure, peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without a trace of partiality or hypocrisy, so that your church may provide a welcome ...

750. Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, Psalm 119:33-40, Matthew 5:38-48, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23

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B. David Hostetter

... work with us to fulfill the ideals of character that are most evident in Jesus Christ. We are thankful for the influence of the Holy Spirit, our family Spirit who draws us all into an always-loving relationship. We praise your name, loving Parent, caring Brother, tender Mother. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION God of love and power, we present our offerings and ourselves for your worship and service, setting our hearts on you and not on wealth to breed wealth. Use who we are and what we have for the eternal church ...

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726. John 10:11-18

John 10:11-18

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Leonard Sweet

727. Mark 10:17-31

Mark 10:17-31

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

728. Philippians 4:4-7

Philippians 4:4-7

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

729. Everyone Is Looking For You! - Sermon Starter

Mark 1:35-39

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Brett Blair

730. The Age of Efficiency

Mark 1:29-39

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Dan Matthews

731. Barking Dogs and Daily Bread

John 2:12-25

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

732. Easter 7

Acts 1:12-26, 1 John 5:1-12, John 17:6-19

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

733. Epiphany 8

Mark 2:18-22, 2 Corinthians 2:12--3:6, Psalm 103:1-22, Hosea 2:2-23

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John R. Brokhoff

734. The Holy Trinity

John 3:1-21, Romans 8:1-17, Isaiah 6:1-13

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John R. Brokhoff

735. The Nativity Of Our Lord

Isaiah 9:1-7, Titus 2:1-15, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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John R. Brokhoff

736. The Comforts of "Thy Rod and Thy Staff": Rulership or Relationship

John 10:1-21

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

737. The Regenerating Work of the Spirit

John 3:1-21; Acts 2:1-41

Illustration

Phil Newton

738. Easter 5

Psalm 22:1-31, John 15:1-8, Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21

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B. David Hostetter

739. Advent 3

Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 61:1-11, John 1:6-8, 19-28, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

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B. David Hostetter

740. Christ The King

Psalm 46:1-11, Jeremiah 23:1-8, Luke 1:67-80; 23:33-43, Colossians 1:11-20

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B. David Hostetter

741. Lent 5

Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 43:14-28, John 12:1-11, Philippians 3:4b-14

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B. David Hostetter

742. Easter 4

Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:22-30, Acts 9:32-43, Revelation 7:9-17

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B. David Hostetter

743. Proper 10

Psalm 82:1-8, Amos 7:7-17, Luke 10:25-37, Colossians 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

744. Proper 26

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Psalm 119:1-176, Luke 19:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

745. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:1-28, Psalm 37:1-40, Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

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B. David Hostetter

746. First Sunday after Christmas Day

Isaiah 63:7-9, Isaiah 63:7--64:12, Matthew 2:13-23, Hebrews 2:10-18

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B. David Hostetter

747. Proper 7

Matthew 10:1-42, Psalm 86:1-17, Genesis 21:8-21, Romans 6:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

748. Proper 11

Genesis 29:15-30, Psalm 105:1-45, Matthew 13:31-35; 44-52, Romans 8:26-39

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B. David Hostetter

749. Lent 2

Genesis 12:1-8, Psalm 121:1-8, John 3:1-17, Romans 4:1-25

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B. David Hostetter

750. Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, Psalm 119:33-40, Matthew 5:38-48, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23

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B. David Hostetter

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