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751. The Reins of Power

2 Samuel 5:1-5

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... that it had not had before. Individuals were not as sovereign as they were to become in a democracy, but separately and collectively they were stronger and more secure than they had been in tribal anarchy. Something intangible, an element of pride and morale, was added, along with increased physical power. The same thing happens when eleven miscellaneous individuals are converted into a successful football team. Power is added that the eleven separated from one another do not possess. Nations become great ...

752. The Demanding Word

Matthew 13:1-23

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... in baptism - was to experience it as a Word that brought death. Our baptism was a drowning. It was a killing of our inner sinful self, a demanding, death-inflicting power that overcame the Evil One in us. This Word of baptism said that sin and selfishness, pride and our dog-eat-dog philosophy be banished. That's pretty demanding. It was this kind of demanding Word, however, that people began to sense in the life and ministry of Our Lord Jesus Christ as he lived on the earth. That's precisely why Christ is ...

753. Keep The Devil Out!

Luke 4:1-13

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... him. Through nagging, Delilah learned his real weakness: cutting his hair. That was his undoing! What is your weak point that may be your undoing, too? Where are you vulnerable? Do you have an Achilles' heel? The weak point in Eve, where the Devil got in, was her pride. She wanted to be like God, knowing good and evil. Esau's point of vulnerability was his stomach and love for food. He sold his birthright to Jacob for a pot of good food. Imagine selling your place in life for a dish of food! David, the ...

754. If Only We Would Do The Obvious ...

2 Kings 5:1-27

Sermon

Wallace H. Kirby

... they might offer? Or do they demand more of us? As our lives become more complicated and the issues more confusing, our problems proliferate. We may need help, and may desperately want it, but our self-image, our lack of receptivity, or our plain misplaced pride put the very help we seek beyond us. Sometimes we, like Naaman, are really looking for help, yet we close ourselves to all but new answers, or sophisticated answers, or popular answers, or answers that will do justice to the breadth and depth and ...

755. If Only We Would Confess ...

Ezekiel 18:1-32

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Wallace H. Kirby

... to the Hebrews as that prayer of confession was to the worshiper. Confessing our sins is difficult. Confession demands honesty. Confession must be specific. It is easy to ask God to forgive our many sins. It is painful to confess particular sins like pride and envy, anger and lust, and then feel worthy of forgiveness. We usually take a rather bland view of our conduct, preferring to congratulate ourselves on our virtues rather than dwelling much on our failures. Those who talk about being sinners in need ...

756. If Only We could Be Loyal ...

Hosea 4:1-19, Hosea 6:1--7:16

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Wallace H. Kirby

... how far they have strayed from their first love. They are discovering a Father who is waiting for them, ready to forgive them and restore the covenant. Our reaction to Hosea’s prophecy can be a humbling experience. It is difficult to swallow our pride, crying out, "We, too, have gone our own way and forgotten God. If only we had been loyal!" To promise to follow Christ is a tremendous responsibility, but only keeping that promise offers hope and happiness. As in a happy marriage relationship, our covenant ...

757. The Bells Of Christmas Eve

Drama

... The Play It takes place in 1520 in a small village in Alpine Italy at a time of intolerance when persons accused of witchcraft or heresy were often burned at the stake. This occurred in both the Roman Catholic and Protestant camps; so neither camp can take pride in this chapter of its past. A Final Note This is a play which does not lend itself to a curtain call or applause at its conclusion. After the service, the cast members will greet you as you leave the sanctuary, and you may express your feelings ...

758. Prayer

Matthew 2:13-18

Bulletin Aid

... " Ineffectual Lost in their own world. But Joseph dreamed - And then he acted on his dreams! Three times in this passage alone! (Four, if you count when he first heard the news!) God spoke to him in dreams, And he trusted God - And acted! Swallowing his pride Denying his own inclinations Doing the unusual The inconvenient Without question! - Joseph was weird! Right, but weird! I dream ... At least, the experts say I do ... I don't often remember, But I don't act on them, Even when I can remember them! That ...

759. The Holy Trinity

Deuteronomy 4:32-40

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... of Deuteronomy is trying to remove some of the confusion, trying to give roots and meaning to the Hebrews by reminding them of their background, recalling for them who they are and how they got where they are. Moreover, he tells them to remember their heritage with pride and with gratitude. He says it is especially vital to them to recall the role God has played in the whole affair of their existence as a people. In these few verses, the writer is emphasizing all of the signs that show God's favor and love ...

760. Proper 5

Genesis 22:1-19

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... laid upon them a terrifying responsibility, which Abraham found out only too well when he was faced with the demand to sacrifice his only son and heir. The mind of most modern people boggles at the seemingly cruel demand this story lays before us. Isaac was the pride and joy of the old man, the child of his advanced years. Moreover, Isaac was the sole hope of the promise God had made to Abraham - he would be the father of many nations. To the modern person, it seems sadistic beyond measure, even in a test ...

761. Proper 6

Genesis 25:19-34

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... odd Of God To Choose The Jews." But the fact is, as soon as God decided to break into history, he selected a peculiar group of people. His choice of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and their children has been a contant source of puzzlement and dismay, of pride and despair, ever since. The Jewish people and their leaders have, over the centuries, not always been paragons of virtue. In fact, even among the most honored, one finds feet of clay. However, when one is thinking about the concept of "being chosen," one can ...

762. Proper 8

Genesis 32:22-32

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... the profound silence of that desolate area. Oh, there was the murmur of the brook sliding over the stones, but the night was still, and his aloneness was complete. We have no way of knowing the thoughts and fears which assailed him. Was he dwelling in pride on his accomplishments, or in sorrow over his failures, or in fear over his future? All we know is, as he sat there pondering, he suddenly became aware of a mysterious combatant at his side. Without warning, this being leaped upon him and wrestled with ...

763. All Saints

Matthew 5:1-12

Bulletin Aid

... : In God's eyes we are all beloved children in God's eternal family. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, In Your wisdom You have granted us the privilege of being a part of Your Eternal Church. Touch our hearts, Lord; let us stand with pride beside the Saints from across the ages. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession O Lord, few behaviors are worse than to treat a gift of love with a lack of true respect. Lord, You gave us the privilege of being a part of Your church yet we have ...

764. How to Stay Humble in a Haughty World

Luke 14:1-14

Sermon

Brett Blair

... convinced that the more honor is due us the more we should resist it. Does that mean we shouldn’t be proud of our accomplishments. Not at all. But we should not seek the accolades that come with success. The book of Proverbs has a terse reminder for us all: Pride comes before a fall. II So, how do you stay humble in a haughty world? First, don’t seek honor for yourself and second, expect to be honored only in the life to come. This is Jesus’ second piece of advice and it is given to the Pharisee, the ...

765. The Confessions of a Younger Brother

Luke 16:19-31

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... poor and in need of food for his table, but he is only one illustration of a person with needs who sits at the gates of my life. These are the most obvious, and they need our love and attention. But there are others who are not so obvious. In pride and fear they often camouflage their needs, but they are real. I am surrounded by them, also. This parable is haunting. I have the same opportunities to see and serve the needs of others that my rich brother had. He was so worn by life that he looked at the ...

766. Faith-Filled Living

Luke 17:1-10

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... s what happened to most of these disciples with whom Jesus was talking. Faith in God, who raised up Christ from the dead, brought a new strength to their lives. They were changed people. Boldness replaced fear. Love replaced indifference. Humility replaced pride. Hope replaced despair. They were new creatures in Christ. Faith was the passageway through which the strength of God flowed into their lives and helped them to change into the likeness of their friend, Jesus Christ. Faith is our most important link ...

767. Parable of Obedience

Proverbs 22:1-16

Illustration

... Herb progressed steadily through the years. All citizens have an influence toward correction, direction and friendship of children. We are often unconcerned or irresponsible in our treatment of children who pass us by on the road of life and too often we rebel at correction and disobey the law with pride.

768. Parable of the HIdden Need

Luke 12:22-34

Illustration

... stage for victory. Those who suffer great sorrow may become equipped to give understanding love and help to others. The alcoholic may be more willing to receive assistance from one who suffered the same failing. Thousands of good deeds are performed daily in patterns that circumvent the barriers of human pride. Each of us may ask, "What hidden blessings has God in store today?" Challenging difficulties can cause us to build character and faith or give us opportunity to serve others in Christ's spirit.

769. Beasts, Saints and Chaos

Daniel 7:1-14

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... . The self is a shaky reed at best. Luther’s words, "We pray that the devil, the world, and our flesh may not deceive us or seduce us into misbelief, despair and other ..." When the focus is on the self, the indicator on the dial vacillates between pride and despair. "I don’t need anybody or anything," or "Nobody or nothing can be of any help." How we perceive temptation may determine how we weather it. If God is to help, he needs to remove the circumstances which cause the pain. Such action, and only ...

770. The Seventh Sunday of Easter

John 17:1-5

Sermon

Kendall McCabe

... he refused to have on earth. The picture keeps getting out of focus, though, getting a little ridiculous. In an era of democracy, rulers sitting on thrones seem quaint and anachronistic, good for the tourist trade, but we don't let them into parliament. And when we pride ourselves on our nuclear arsenals, a God with a spear and sword is rather out of date. If we take the picture of the risen and ascended Lord literally, then we will end up with a Christ who cannot be taken seriously. This does not mean it ...

771. A New Plan for Lent

Joel 1:1-12

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... living among the poor for awhile. Perhaps you've heard of the college president in Tennessee who spends his summers working with the poor, clandestinely. He sweeps streets and washes dishes. He says he wants to better understand how the other half lives. It costs him - pride, clean hands, and good clothes. But he's paid back in wisdom and humility. Couldn't we find the same reward by volunteering at a soup kitchen for the poor or at the county welfare agency? If you want to grow spiritually, why don't you ...

772. God Is No Respecter Of Persons

Acts 10:23b-48

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... of Christ showed that even Peter, the best and the brightest of God's chosen people, wasn't good enough to gain God's respect. Peter deserted Jesus, cursed and hid. Could it be if Christ's forgiveness of Peter, on Easter, did not return the disciple's pride, at least it did give him a heart sensitive for the shortcomings of others? Could it be this same humiliated saint was the perfect choice to tell the foreigner of God's grace? God is no respecter of persons - he is not partial to one race over another ...

773. Repent!

Acts 2:14-41

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... you confess them, however, they are the abyss between you. When you confess them, they become the bridge." (Wishful Thinking, p. 15) In the end, repentance begins with nothing more and nothing less than being honest with God. He calls us to strip away the layers of pride and excuses and stand before him as emotionally naked as on the day he made us. That's both painful and frightening. But only when we do this, is there the possibility of finding the miracle of the cross - this God who could give his Son to ...

774. I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

Jeremiah 20:7-18

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... in Psalm 37, "Commit your way to the Lord," is among the best advice given for tension, anxiety or worry. The Lord has not promised you or me a rose garden. He has put us in this harsh world, where we must co-exist with problems derived from hate, jealousy, pride and greed. Our hope lies in what the Lord has promised. He has promised to be with each one of us, no matter what, "I will never fail you nor forsake you," (Hebrews 13:5), says the Lord. 5. Interpreter’s Bible, Abingdon Press, vol. 5, pp. 971-972 ...

775. He Who Vindicates is Near

Isaiah 50:1-11

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... was a nation who knew what it meant to be defeated in their own land. Their people had been exiled to another land. They had seen their land occupied by another people and their harvest reaped by others. They feared for their identity. Their sense of national pride was gone. They wondered if they would finally become a dying race and a lost people. Where was their God? Where was the God who had called and chosen them to be his people - who had promised them this land? They knew they needed a deliverer. They ...

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