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801. Advent 4

Isaiah 7:1-25, Romans 1:1-17, Matthew 1:18-25, Psalm 24:1-10

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... the Lord God, who dared everything - ridicule from his neighbors, scorn from his friends, possible boycott from his customers - awakened from his dream and accepted the pregnant Virgin Mary for his bride. Believers will be faithful to God, even when common sense, or injured pride, tells them to live as they think to be best for them. (The Gospel Lesson) 4. Few people will become prophets after the order of Isaiah, and fewer will become actual martyrs, but all of us can express our sainthood, as did Joseph ...

802. Epiphany 5

Psalm 112:1-10, 1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, Isaiah 58:1-14, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20

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... of the sincere servant quality of their lives, are all too rare, however. The way too many persons live doesn't measure up to their professions of faith; theirs is a "scribe-Pharisee" religious mentality, built around knowledge of the Bible, theological pride, religious ritualism of a kind, and strict self-righteousness. Because such people believe in their own goodness, they may think they have open-access to God and have no need to foster right relations with other human beings. For them, reconciliation ...

803. Lent 1

Genesis 3:1-24, Romans 5:12-21, Matthew 4:1-11, Genesis 2:4-25, Psalm 130:1-8

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... to disobey the injunctions of the Creator. Because he was - and is - God, the Father knew what was going to happen, but to make humanity in his image meant that he had to give his creatures the freedom to make their own ethical and moral choices. Pride and perversity combine to become the fatal flaw in human character, informing people that they know at least as much as God about what is good, or what is bad, for them. This penchant for disobedience, sin, finds expression in every person's life, so that ...

804. Proper 8 & Pentecost 6

2 Kings 4:8-37, Genesis 32:22-32, Psalm 89:1-52, Psalm 17:1-15, Isaiah 2:6-22, Jeremiah 28:1-17, Matthew 10:1-42

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... . This balances the first note and gives people some hope. 1. A terrible day. Isaiah believes that there is a time when people should "get among the rocks, hide in the dust, at the sight of the terror of Yahweh." It is a day when "human pride will be humbled," and "the arrogance of men will be humbled." A time is coming that human beings should fear; all sorts of phenomena threaten the continued existence of the earth. 2. A glorious day. In contrast to "the terror of Yahweh," there is also "the brilliance ...

805. Pentecost 24

Mal 1:6-14, Lev 2:1-16, Mic 3:1-12, Am 5:18-27, Ru 4:1-1, 1Th 2:1-16, 4:13-5:11, Mt 23 and 25:1-13

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... thanskgiving. Paul spells out a concise summary of his theology of preaching in the middle of these readings, and then goes on to tell the Thessalonians how much he and his companions want to return and see them again, assuring them that they are their "pride and joy." This chapter reads like a religious love story, and it must have moved the people of the Thessalonian congregation quite deeply, because they knew the circumstances in which Paul was writing to them. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14 (1518) (L) I know ...

806. The Farmer and the Fugitive

1 Samuel 25:1-44

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... the Bible, we stand at the foot of the cross, confessing our sins and looking to Christ for redemption. With Isaac Watts we sing: When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died My richest gain I count but loss And pour contempt on all my pride.2 1. E. M. Forster, Howard’s End, Random House, New York, p. 61. 2. "When Survey the Wonderous Cross," Worship Book of the Presbyterian Church, Westminster Press, Philadelphia, 1973.

807. Bound for Glory

1 Samuel 25:1-44

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... discussion with her beau. Her father, a Congregational minister, was so upset over his genteel daughter wedding an upstart farmer, that his only consolation was that his daughter would use her sharp tongue to rip asunder the young man’s haughty pride, and that her atrocious cooking would starve him into obedient submission. In fact, when the Rev. William Smith performed the wedding service for daughter Abigail and farmer John on October 25, 1764, he preached a wedding sermon based on the text (Matthew ...

808. The Singer and the Siren

2 Samuel 11:1-27

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... decent universe. When we break his laws we will be punished. The good news is that though God is our great judge, he is also our Father. Jesus Christ has come to us so that we might be forgiven of our sins and restored to fellowship with God. In our pride and our passion, in our denials of God and worship of self, let us cling to the old rugged cross where in the broken body of Christ we shall find our forgiveness. David’s psalm of repentance is played anew on the human heart’s harp of hope each time ...

809. Faces of the Nation

2 Samuel 19:9-43

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... of a carpenter from Nazareth. A carpenter who cries, "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." A good shepherd who leads us back into the flock with care, and helps us face the music of our betrayals. A face which is eternal and everlasting. Today in our pride and folly and straying we look to him for succor. Our hope is in the face of him who is Son of God and Son of David - even Jesus the living Christ. 1. Penguin Dictionary of Proverbs, Harmondsworth, England, 1983, p. 95.

810. Sermon Opener - American Speed and Efficiency

Luke 18:1-8

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Larry R. Kalajainen

Two qualities which we Americans value highly and in which we take pride are speed and efficiency. Think of how many products or services which all of us use that are built principally around one or both of these qualities. Hundreds of thousands of microwave ovens have been sold, not because they make food taste better, but because it's possible to cook ...

811. The Secret Story of Gabriel

Luke 1:26-38

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... do today." "Go ahead, let’s hear it," God said. "Every one deserves a second chance - even you." "Well," said Gabriel, "I realize now that people would expect Christ to come as I expected Him to come: with all the fanfare and glory. In their pride, people would expect Christ to be welcomed with glad hearts and open arms in this fallen world. But we’ll have Jesus come quietly, almost unnoticed, save for a few lowly shepherds and some travellers passing through. "And forget the palace ... it was a bad ...

812. Some Assembly Required

Malachi 2:17--3:5

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... won’t die before he sees the Messiah, the Lord’s Christ. That’s what Simeon is living for. While most people are thinking only of getting ahead or "getting theirs," Simeon is looking for God. Mary and Joseph must have felt their hearts swell with pride to see this old man search them out in this way. All the discomfort of the Bethlehem stable must have faded and their spirits must have soared when Simeon held the baby and praised His name: Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according ...

813. January 1

Lk 2:15-21 · Php 2:5-11 · Num 6:22-27 · Ps 67

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Paul A. Laughlin

... of those names: that, thus renewed by your mighty presence, we may find the strength to become redemptive forces in a weak and weary world. In the name of Jesus we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Good and bountiful God, we confess that we take such pride in making names for ourselves, we seldom feel the force of your divine name, which we bear as Christians; and that we therefore live sad and sorry lives that may bring worldly recognition, but bear little heavenly fruit. Forgive us, we pray, and help us to ...

814. Baptism of our Lord

Isaiah 42:1-9, Psalm 29:1-11

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... holy name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession God of peace and mercy, we confess that we rarely even notice the role of the Christ as a Suffering Servant of your divine will for world justice, probably because we fear in our hearts that we might have to swallow our pride and follow his way to the cross. Forgive us, we pray, and give us the courage and strength to leave our comfortable Christianity for a mission more in keeping with his teaching and example. In his name we pray. Amen

815. Proper 22

Numbers 27:12-23, Psalm 81:1-16

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... upon our own gifts when it comes to ministry and missions in your holy name, and seek neither your divine commission nor the ordination of our fellow Christians to strengthen us in our endeavors; and we know that our efforts in your service suffer as a result. Forgive us our prideful independence, O God, and teach us to seek always the power that comes from you and the strength in numbers that resides in your Church. In the name of the Christ we pray. Amen

816. The Resurrection of Our Lord

John 20:1-9

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... . In a world of tension, we too have been beset by tensions of money, success, position. In a world confused by fear, we have been afraid of change and the unknown. In a world desperately in need of love, we often have been unloving. In a world of false pride, we too have trusted in ourselves and our own cleverness. In a world of pressure, we have lived in pressure and contributed to uncreative pressure in the lives of those we love and do not love. "Lord, even though we know of your power, we live as those ...

817. Self Worship

Luke 18:9-14

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R. Curtis Fussell

... to pose for this statue of the blessed Mother, he hired a beautiful young woman to sit for him. This devout worshiper you see here everyday is that young woman. She is worshiping who she used to be." The first and perhaps the deadliest of the seven deadly sins is pride.

818. Proper 8

Matthew 10:1-42

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... prayer: Praise be to you, Lord. Invade us with the power of your love and create in us a love for you and one another. Come and possess us so that our wills may be obedient to your will for us. Show us the futility of trusting in pride, position, or power. And then give us the gift of the Holy Spirit, so that we may leave here filled with yourself and free to serve others in your love, that unmerited, undeserved, unearned gift of yours to us. Act of Recognizing our Humanness and Receiving New Life Consider ...

819. Proper 11

Matthew 13:24-30

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... in the bulletin, the following for the people to consider: Silent prayer of Confession: 1. We confess to a faithful Christ an ambivalent self - full of doubt, forgetfulness, worry, laziness, anger, lust, prayerlessness, talkativeness, overbearing, self-centeredness, false pride, unreasonableness, resentment, hypocrisy, racism, sexism, timidity ... 2. We confess to others our enjoyment of the luxury of self-pity and our lack of empathy for the plight of others. You may want to follow this silent prayer with ...

820. Christ Our High Priest

John 18:28-40, Isaiah 52:13--53:12

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... by this event. Our lives are drawn closer to God! We join with others and sing of this change in our lives: "When I survey the wondrous cross on which the Prince of Glory died, My richest gain I count but loss, and pour contempt on all my pride." From our distant vantage point, the cross has a tremendous moral influence on the human race, inspiring it to move closer to God. We have now taken our three photos, and will send off the film to await the developing. Perhaps you are wondering at this point how ...

821. Salvation: Authentic and Powerful

Amos 5:18-27

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King Duncan

... all of us. His salvation just will not be used by anyone or anything for very long. The hucksters, who ply their wares of "Do this and do that in order to be saved," in time, are shown for what they are. In a more acceptable way, pride of self accomplishment has subtle methods of attempting to replace the Creator with the created. The universal church and her Lord have known, all along, to repent of our sins while holding back those that have been buried for years, is fruitless and leads to disjointedness ...

822. Sovereignty: God’s Domain

Zephaniah 1:4-13

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... , even universal organizations come off the drawing boards ignoring God? Critics of the ecumenical movement are quick to shout, "Yes!" With contrite hearts, let us admit no plan is free from the onslaughts of Satan. The Evil One will appeal to human pride and point out, with dexterity, the possibilities of a religious organization which can be a tool for a few to glorify themselves and build monuments posterity will gaze upon. This is an excellent reminder that, as great opportunity for spiritual growth ...

823. Kingdoms In Conflict

Daniel 2:24-49

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Bill Bouknight

... earth." Suddenly Nebuchadnezzar’s royal jaw dropped. Wow! That was exactly what he had dreamt. Verses 36 through 45 tell us the dream’s meaning. Daniel told Nebuchadnezzar that the gold head represented him, the King. That must have made him swell up with pride. Then Daniel told him that the other parts of the statue represented kingdoms that would come after him. Four man-made kingdoms were predicted. Then a rock not made with human hands would destroy the statue and become a huge mountain filling the ...

824. Faithful People in a Fiery Furnace

Daniel 3:1-30

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Bill Bouknight

... I have built! We clergymen are not immune to this temptation. Look at how big my church is, and what a budget it has! Have you seen the book I have just written? And then like a slap in the face comes this truth from Proverbs 16:18: "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." Daniel 3, verse 3 and following, tells us that Nebuchadnezzar called together all of the civil servants of the kingdom on the plain of Dura for the dedication of the statue. He had an orchestra ready to play. He ...

825. The Wizard of Yoj

Psalm 100:1-5

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Edward L. Palmer

... , joy alongside weakness had the same flavor as putting vegetable soup and apple juice in the same jar. They just didn’t seem to go together. In his letter to the Corinthians, Paul understood the joy/weakness relationship deeply and well. Confronted with prideful boasting of pagan missionaries, Paul stunned the Corinthians when he said, "If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness." Then he proceeds to boast of his weakness, clashing head-on with selfish boasts. Contrary to what we ...

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