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851. Proper 16

Jeremiah 1:1-19, Psalm 71:1-24, Hebrews 12:14-29, Luke 13:10-17

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B. David Hostetter

... , and to Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant. Friends, believe the Good News. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Learn from Jesus that the needs of people are more important than rules. PRAYER OF THE DAY Teach us your flexibility and compassion, Loving Jesus, that we may never avoid serving the needs of the sick because of some rule of propriety or anxiety about criticism from others. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Generous and gracious God, you have given Israel a rich heritage of faith in ...

852. Proper 17

Luke 14:1-14, Psalm 81:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

... of the heavenly city. Prayer of the Day God above all, help us to receive such honors as come to us with modesty, and to be sincere in honoring the achievements of others in the Spirit of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving God of strength and compassion: we rejoice in the downfall of the wicked and the humiliation of the haughty. We exult in the raising up of the fallen and the release of the prisoner. We are thankful for the Spirit of love that inspires your people to make a home for the ...

853. Proper 20

Luke 16:1-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-15, Psalm 79:1-13, Jeremiah 8:4--9:26

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B. David Hostetter

... jealous wrath burn like fire? Pour out your anger on the nations that do not know you,and on the kingdoms that do not call on your name. For they have devoured Jacob and laid waste his habitation. Do not remember against us the iniquities of our ancestors; let your compassion come speedily to meet us, for we are brought very low. Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of your name; deliver us, and forgive our sins, for your name's sake.

854. Proper 5

Luke 7:11-17, 1 Kings 17:7-24, Psalm 146:1-10, Galatians 1:11-24

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B. David Hostetter

... forgiven. EXHORTATION The Good News you have heard is not for you only, but for everyone. Pass it on. PRAYER OF THE DAY Lord of life and Conqueror of death, we do not expect you to give us the power to raise the dead, but you can share your compassion with us, so that our hearts go out to the bereaved. Use us by our presence, by our words of hope, and our gestures of helpfulness, to ease their sorrow, in your name. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Unchanging God, Man of sorrows and joy, Life-giving Spirit, we ...

855. Advent 2

Luke 3:1-20

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Dennis Koch

... majority vote. Ethics are shaded by the "bottom line." There are times when we lose our sense of direction and we are drawn off the course which you have set before us. Yes, we are waiting, Lord!Transform our waiting into creative waiting. Let our waiting be characterized by: Authenticity! Compassion! Self-giving! Joy! Lord, empower us to be faithful to our promise. We want to serve you. Amen.

856. Passion Sunday

Luke 22:54-62

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Dennis Koch

Gospel Note Most distinctive and noteworthy of Luke's treatment of the Passion is the compassion and sensitivity that Jesus expresses for others throughout, e.g., in his words to the lamenting women (23:28-31) and to the crucified criminal (23:43), and in his prayer for God's forgiveness of his tormentors (23:34). Liturgical Color Scarlet or purple Suggested Hymns The Royal Banners ...

857. Main Features And Coming Attractions

Matthew 17:1-13

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Mark Radecke

... so designed the universe that time marches on. Moments of glory fade. Exciting previews of coming attractions end and the real story we came to see unfolds. God has done this, I think, not only out of divine necessity, but out of divine mercy and compassion as well. Constant ecstatic stimulation, like constant conflict, can and does lead to emotional burnout. As with Jesus, Peter, James and John on the mountaintop, what goes up must come down. And that's a mercy. A cause for thanksgiving and not lament. All ...

858. When Jesus Arrives Late

John 11:1-16, John 11:17-37

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Thomas Long

... here. What kind of person would dally around while a friend lies dying? What could possibly have kept Jesus where he was while Lazarus, whom he loved, sweated out his last few breaths on his death bed? What Jesus did seems to be a violation of basic human compassion not to mention a scorning of the elementary instincts of pastoral care. Why in heaven's name, we ask, was Jesus late? And that, it turns out, is precisely the question the author of John wants us to ask. Why in heaven's name was Jesus late? John ...

859. The Man From Galilee VII: The Triumph Of His Defeat

Matthew 28:1-10

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Thomas A. Pilgrim

... that same message: "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers and sisters they will see me. I will meet them." He will always meet us out there in the future. In every situation, every challenge, every sorrow, He will meet us. In every act of kindness, mercy, and compassion, He will meet us and be with us. In every kind of ministry, service, and witness, He will meet us and bless what we do, give, and hope. In every time of study, prayer, and worship, He will meet us and be in the midst of us. Some of you ...

860. Envy - Where Is The Grass Greener?

Gn 4:1-26, Mt 20:1-16, Philip 4:10-20

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R. Curtis Fussell

... ." A man who lived in a middle-class neighborhood made it a practice to take his children to the poor neighborhoods of the city. He did it to give his children a sense of the suffering of people and to instill in his children a sense of compassion and social responsibility. But one of the results that came from those visits was that when his children were older they appreciated what they had in life. As adults, because of that experience, they were far less prone to envy what others had.7 Take stock today ...

861. How Unexpected Can Christmas Be?

Matthew 24:36-51

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William B. Kincaid, III

... come to bless our prejudices and to look the other way from our indiscretions. No, the messiah came to lift up the humble and bring down the proud, to call people away from division and into community, to calm fears and instill courage, and to evoke our compassion for the hurting and left-out of the world. And we know changes like that are going to be painful because most of us have something invested in keeping things as they are. Christmas has a comfortable ring to it, but the coming of the Lord stretches ...

862. Who Is Jesus?

Matthew 16:13-20

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John R. Brokhoff

... divided Jesus -- two persons in one body. 4. The Adopted Jesus Divine Human This is known as adoptionism. According to this position, Jesus came into the world as a human. Because of his moral excellence, his perfect obedience to God, his wisdom, his compassion for people, and his willing sacrifice of himself on the cross, the Father adopted him as his son at his baptism. This adoption was confirmed by the resurrection and the ascension. Jesus then became a deified man. 5. The Both And Jesus Human & Divine ...

863. Advent 2

Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-16, Romans 14:1--15:13

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Russell F. Anderson

... standing next to him in the aisle leaned over and whispered to him, "Sit down, brother, the rest of us have known it all the time." WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 72 A prayer for the king that he might rule in justice and compassion, assuring peace and prosperity for the people. Prayer Of The Day: Compassionate Christ, by following crooked paths we have become lost in a maze of our own making. We confess our lostness and implore the help of your Holy Spirit in following the way that is straight ...

864. Going Through The Waters

Exodus 13:17--14:31

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... and ran down our foreheads, we were declared to be free people. It was a gift and a great honor, but also a great responsibility. It is our responsibility to share the joy and grace of God to the world, to speak words of encouragement to others, to show compassion and mercy, to have patience and love towards others. These are not easy things to do by any means, and our past failures in these matters haunt us. But the question is: What will we do now? We have received this gift: the water of baptism and the ...

865. Easter 6

Acts 8:9-25, 1 Peter 3:8-22, Acts 17:16-34, John 14:15-31

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Russell F. Anderson

... . Only one listened to his conscience and, thereby, kept it clean. At risk of his life, he reported the crime. This story really happened. To protect his life, he now lives in anonymity. The account illustrates what can happen when we lose our moral compass, when people believe that the world is devoid of moral values. The conscientious soldier in the story commented that just because they were living in an environment where they could get blown away any second, that they could do anything that they wanted ...

866. Epiphany 5

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20, Isaiah 58:1-14, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

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Russell F. Anderson

... that he is looking for a different kind of fasting; instead of appearing sad and lying prostrate, he wants his people to enter into the pain and sorrow of their brothers and sisters. The prophet promises that they will gain the Almighty's attention by showing compassion to the needy and freeing those fettered by the cords of injustice. "Is not this the fast that I choose; to loose the bonds of injustice, to undo the thongs of the yoke ..." (v. 6a). Such fasting dispels the pall of gloom with the light of ...

867. Epiphany 8

Mt 6:24-34 · 1 Cor 4:1-13 · Is 49:8-18 · Ps 131

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Russell F. Anderson

... . The time we feel most distant from God may be the time when he is doing his best work in our lives. For those times when we do feel God forsaken, Isaiah pens wonderful words of assurance and hope. "Can a woman forget her nursing child, or show no compassion for the child of her womb? Even these may forget; yet I will not forget you. See, I have inscribed you on the palms of my hands ..." (vv. 15-16a). Like a loving mother, God is attentive to the cries of his hungering and hurting children. God will never ...

868. The Nativity Of Our Lord

Luke 2:1-20 · Titus 2:11-14 · Isaiah 9:2-7 · Ps 96

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Russell F. Anderson

... was proclaimed to humble shepherds whose status was only slightly greater than that of prostitutes and tax collectors. Luke's version of the Beatitudes is addressed to the poor, while Matthew speaks to the poor in spirit. Luke has a special concern to show Christ's compassion for the down-and-outers, for he enters the world as one of them; he comes to us as a naked, outcast alien. How different in the western world, where many of the churches reach out to the up-and-comers, those who are wealthy, powerful ...

869. Proper 15

Mt 15:10-28 · Rom 11:13-15, 29-32 · Gen 45:1-15 · Is 56:1-7 · Ps 133

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Russell F. Anderson

... on the basis of race or religion; she presented her grave need as a suppliant woman seeking grace. Because of her insistent faith, Christ heard her cry. Outline: The Canaanite sought mercy as an outsider because of her great need and Christ's reputation for healing compassion Christ heard her cry and helped her Are we sensitive to the cries of those who are strangers to the grace of God? Do we hear and do we help? 2. Sermon Title: What Kind Of Beggar Does Christ Listen To? Sermon Angle: The Canaanite woman ...

870. Proper 25

Exodus 22:16-31, Leviticus 19:1-37, Deuteronomy 34:1-12, Matthew 22:34-46, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10; 2:1-16

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Russell F. Anderson

... and the neighbor is in us and that God lives in us all. Old Testament: Exodus 22:20-27 1. Sermon Title: God Of The Oppressed. Sermon Angle: God orders his people to be compassionate toward the oppressed and the downtrodden so that they might reflect the compassion of their God (v. 27). Like a parent who seeks to protect and defend the disadvantaged child, so God's heart reaches out to the weak. Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8 1. Sermon Title: The Real Thing. Sermon Angle: How do you tell authentic Christian ...

871. Proper 27

1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11, Hosea 11:1-11, Joshua 24:1-27, Matthew 25:1-13

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Russell F. Anderson

... -4, 8-9 God's elastic love. God's love for his children, Israel, is passionate and visceral. His heart spills over with hurt and anger because he cannot give up on his wayward children; he cannot disown them or hand them over to destruction. God's compassion for his people is stretched almost to the breaking point but it does not snap in destructive rage. It seems quite human to seek revenge on those who hurt us. God's love is different; God showers mercy on his tormentors (v. 9). Epistle: 1 Thessalonians 4 ...

872. Proper 7

Mt 10:16-39 · Rom 5:12 – 6:11 · Jer 20:7-13 · Gen 21:8-21 · Ps 86

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Russell F. Anderson

... children would not be ignored. Can God be any less attentive to the needs of his children? When they cry out in pain or fear, he hastens to respond. He hears the cry of the mother abandoned by her husband and the child abandoned by the mother. In compassion, he saves those whom life has dealt a vicious and seemingly unfair blow. God will bless them and keep them. Our God hears the cries of the oppressed. Do we? Outline: Recite the story of Hagar and her son The Hagars and the Ishmaels are legion in our ...

873. Paul, The Great Missionary

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Jerry Eckert

... yet you still find a way to be positive. In the midst of the strain of imprisonment, what holds you together? Paul: "Does your life in Christ make you strong? Does his love comfort you? Do you have fellowship with the Spirit? Do you feel kindness and compassion for one another? I urge you, then, make me completely happy by having the same thoughts, sharing the same love, and being one in soul and body. Don't do anything from selfish ambition, or from a cheap desire to boast; but be humble toward each other ...

874. God, The Son

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Jerry Eckert

... if we ever heard a voice saying something good, we were to believe it was God's voice. Jerry: God's Son? That's what the voice said? Marshall: Those of us who knew Jesus had no problem with that. That man had integrity that was incredible, and he had compassion that didn't stop. He was scripture-smart, but better than that, he lived it. He was God on the hoof, just like God wants all His children to be. Jerry: Now wait a minute. If Jesus was God's Son, how can we be God's children? Marshall: It ...

875. The Man Born Blind

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Jerry Eckert

... impressed me that day. We all have the power to help, God's power to help. Jesus showed me that I shouldn't hold back God's power to help just because our religion prohibits it. Rabbi: I have been gone too much. The Jewish religion is a religion of compassion, of helping, of love. Daughter: How come you are one of the only ones I ever hear who says that? All I hear is "obey this law, obey that law." That's why I want to join the Christians. Rabbi: What's the big deal? I taught Jesus everything he ...

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