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876. The Peace Treaty

2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2

Sermon

Sandra Hefter Herrma

... , hunger. I have done this because my Master asked me to, because it is so important to God that you hear this plea." How shall we answer this petition of peace? How does your heart answer in this moment? Can we trust this offer? Or is it too much to hope for? Do you wish to carefully read the fine print? Oh, yes, there is some fine print; this treaty is not cheap or easy. It is a tough treaty, paid for in blood. We have reason to hesitate, to consider the cost, to look inside ourselves. In a world with ...

877. Satisfaction Gauranteed

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

... to know God through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, daily praising God for the bounty around us, even on our worst days, then we will find ourselves, "radiant over the goodness of the Lord." If we daily give thanks to God for the gift of life and hope and eternal life, even in the midst of the incredibly difficult challenges in our lives, then we will be satisfied, for we will be consciously in the presence of God. If we try any other way of life we will be sent reeling in times of trouble and heartache ...

878. Traveling Forgotten Mountains

Isaiah 49:8-26

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

... or I won't make it. Life at times has a way of throwing me into such blinding confusion and severe pain that I lose all hope. Joy is gone. Nothing encourages me ... The rhetoric we're all 4used to -- " just trust the Lord, pray more, get counseling, follow God's plan more ... from me, my hands all powerless an' cold. You're young, Gus. I don't know if you've been to that place beyond help or hope. But I was there, on the sea that day. And I was sent the help unlooked for, an' it came in the shape of a hook ...

879. Look, The Morning Star

2 Peter 1:12-21

Sermon

Richard Hasler

... see the light. "Peter's" word is the one we need to hear as we come to the close of the Advent-Christmas-Epiphany season. As a worshipping congregation we can face the dawn of a new century with confidence. We have light to overcome darkness and hope to overcome despair. As we seek to live between the time of Christ's first coming in humility and his final coming in exaltation we have light to guide us. In Hendrikus Berkhof's splendid sentence, "The joy over the great Beginning removes all alarm over the ...

880. Now, Even Now....

Joel 2:1-11

Sermon

Gerald Whetstone

... and life-giving cross placed on our foreheads at baptism. "You have been sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked with the cross of Christ forever." We don't live in the past, but we remember, repent and are reconciled. We don't live in the future, but we hope and know that God is already working his salvation in us. We live in the present, and in this present we commit ourselves to a holy season of healing and grace. We have a beloved communion hymn which knows no tense but the present. In its stanzas there ...

881. God's Power Over Death

Exodus 1:1-22, 2:1-10

Sermon

Steve Burt

... they didn't, recalling instead that miraculous moment when Moses was put to his own mother's breast -- God's power over death. Seen through the eyes of faith, it gave them strength and hope. Pastor Todd, Gary, and Gary's mother might have rationalized away the miraculous joy of the moment of Gary's baptism, when hope sprang forth. But they didn't. They, too, caught a glimpse of God's awesome power, power even over Death. They understood the experience through the eyes of faith. Mary Magdalene, at the tomb ...

882. When The Saints Come Marching In

Revelation 7:9-17

Sermon

Robert S. Crilley

... impression that it doesn't need so much to be studied as it does to be solved. However, to be honest, such an endeavor is like trying to analyze a sunset or dissect a rainbow. At best, it's a wearisome task to scour John's words in the hope of deciphering secret clues. At worst, it seems to treat his journey of faith as if it were a scavenger hunt. Simply put, Revelation is neither an ancient chronicle of the past, nor a cryptic almanac of the future. John is not interested in explaining God's purposes, or ...

883. Proper 12

Mt 13:31-33, 44-52 · Rom 8:26-39 · Gen 29:15-28 · Ps 105:1-11, 45b

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

... field than the treasure was worth. Did Jesus condone his actions or only want to emphasize the final outcome? Was it the behavior or the motivation that Jesus drew upon? 4. Justice at the End. Does the parable of the dragnet with its good and bad fish give hope and assurance that the universe ultimately has a moral structure to it? Can we have faith that while it often appears that crime does pay and the evil is winning, in the final outcome of life and history God brings justice? Is it our task to live the ...

884. The Breath Of God

John 20:19-23

Sermon

Marc Kolden

... 27) -- not merely a lessening of conflict; not just a momentary break in the action -- but the great relief and security and hopefulness that comes from being in the presence of the God of love. To this scared group of former followers, the risen Christ ... service.] Each one of us has life only by the constant gift of God's breath of life. Each of us has faith in Jesus Christ and hope for eternal life only by the ongoing work of God's Spirit through the means of grace. Each of us, by the gift of that Spirit, ...

885. Easter Sunday

John 20:1-9

Bulletin Aid

H. Burnham Kirkland

... of our faith. Stir our souls with joy as you move among us. Let us, like Mary, hear you calling us by name in the midst of waiting and sorrow and longing loneliness. Where our hearts have ceased to sing, let Easter songs of victory awaken new melodies of hope. Be the living Master who goes before us, healing the wounds of sin and lifting up the truth of life that would claim our love. We beseech you, O Savior, to give some gracious sign of recognition and mercy to all whom we name in our hearts before you ...

886. Prayers for Memorial Day, Election, Thanksgiving

Bulletin Aid

Rolland R. Reece

... go. We have arrived at the end of the line. The whole world has become silent, waiting for what is to happen next. We pray, of course, that it will be peace. There is no one within the world community wise enough, powerful enough to lead us to this great hope. We are the victims of our pride and our military power. You alone can save us. We lift up to you the great leaders of the world and pray that they will heed your wisdom for the days ahead. May they -- and those who work with them -- be successful in ...

887. Following God's Lead

Joshua 5:1-12

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

... . What good is it for a man to gain the whole world, yet forfeit his soul" (Mark 8:34-37).1 Following God's lead begins with confidence in God's will for our lives. Confidence becomes obedience, obedience becomes trust, trust becomes faith, faith becomes hope and hope becomes submission. Perhaps during this season of Lent, you are asking God to direct your desires, your thoughts, your life. It all begins when we surrender our will to the will of God. How do we surrender our will to the will of God? A simple ...

888. All Saints

Isaiah 25:1-12, Revelation 21:1-27, John 11:38-44, John 11:17-37

Sermon Aid

E. Carver McGriff

... hill. Marvelous imagery here, turning our thoughts to the culmination of history as we know it. In preaching, I would acknowledge the hope that is intended for us all, but inasmuch as this hasn't literally taken place in the nearly 2,000 years ... my father died I cried and cried Until I was weak After a while I couldn't cry anymore. The tears wouldn't come. Instead, a strange hope Began to grow inside of me. It was as if I were waking From a very long sleep And everything around me Had changed. My father was ...

889. Moving At The Speed Of Light: In Corinth Or Cana?

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

... is difficult to treat. "Often it can be sent into remission, sometimes for long periods, but it almost always comes back," the doctors told his parents. "We are making advances all the time in this. We will take it a day at a time, say our prayers, and hope for the best." Liz had known Rick since elementary school, and because of their interest in music, the two had become friends . She was hard hit by the discovery of Rick's illness, but she held her fears at bay so their relationship mostly continued in a ...

890. The Three Kings--And The King Of Kings

Isaiah 9:1-7

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... seemed a little embarrassed and said, "Oh, you're my special friends. I'm not the Lord, you know." One of the men replied, "Sir, if you were we would not stand. We would all kneel before you." That is what you do in the presence of this King. I hope you are wise enough to kneel before him. II. They were also wise enough to worship him. That is the second thing to remember. They knew that was the appropriate response for them. Saint Matthew tells us when they came into the place where the child was they not ...

891. The Politics Of The Saints

Luke 6:17-26

Sermon

Larry R. Kalajainen

... same thing. They are trying to live faithfully and yet the powers of evil seem to grow stronger. Daniel's vision offers them a new perspective on their situation. It lets them see that there is a deeper dimension to reality than what meets the eye. By faith and hope, they can grasp it. It can only be described in visionary language. But it's no less real for that. Most of the great truths can only be described in figures of speech. The seer, in his vision, sees one like a Son of Adam, a human being, coming ...

892. All Saints

Psalm 149:1-9, Ephesians 1:15-23, Ephesians 1:1-14, Luke 6:27-36, Luke 6:17-26, Daniel 7:1-14

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... containing God's people. In a world of turmoil and threatening wars, God's people face these days with confidence and hope. Epistle: Ephesians 1:11-23 1. Inheritance (vv. 11, 14, 18). Many young people today are struggling to make ends meet ... Christian may be good on earth, but the very best life on earth is nothing compared with the life to come in heaven. This gives us hope and patience in our tribulation. With Paul we can say "to die is gain." Outline: The better life to come a. Comfort for those who ...

893. Proper 10

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

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... God's church. Epistle: Colossians 1:1-14 1. Thank God for you! (1:3-5). Need: If one were to give thanks for you, what is there about you that would cause one to thank God? Paul thanks God for the faith, love, and hope in his Colossian people. This sermon could fill two needs: (1) positive, constructive expression of appreciation of the character of the congregation a sincere commendation for spiritual qualities; (2) a stimulant to prod the people to become worthy of such commendation. Put it this way ...

894. Alleluia, He Is Risen!

Matthew 25:1-13

Eulogy

Barbara G. Schmitz

... an Easter people. We believe that sorrow is not as strong as joy; death is not as strong as life; grief is not as strong as hope. And therefore we can shout out with joyful voice. And our shout is this: He is risen, he is risen, tell it out with joyful voice ... eyes shall behold God, who is my friend, and not a stranger." We are a people who grieve, but we are also a people who know hope and believe that God is with us; the same God who raised Jesus from the dead will also redeem us and bring us with joy into ...

895. The Breath Of God

John 20:19-23

Sermon

Marc Kolden

... 27) -- not merely a lessening of conflict; not just a momentary break in the action -- but the great relief and security and hopefulness that comes from being in the presence of the God of love. To this scared group of former followers, the risen Christ begins ... .] Each one of us has life only by the constant gift of God's breath of life. Each of us has faith in Jesus Christ and hope for eternal life only by the ongoing work of God's Spirit through the means of grace. Each of us, by the gift of that Spirit, ...

896. Advent 3

James 5:7-12, Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:1-19

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... is to remain vital, we must wrestle with the offense of the gospel and include it in the main course of that which we serve up to our people. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 145:7-10; Psalm 146 – “Those who put their hope in God are called happy, because God heals the wounded and executes justice for the oppressed.” Prayer Of The Day: “Help us, dear Christ, to hear anew the Advent message that the Kingdom of God does not come effortlessly, but with patient preparation. Renew the flickering ...

897. Proper 5

Genesis 12:1-8, Hosea 5:1-15, Hosea 6:1-6, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 9:18-26, Romans 4:1-25

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... narrative shows us that blessings flow from our relationship with the Lord; they result from faith and obedience. Outline: 1. God desires to bless us like he did Abraham 2. How did Abraham obtain God's blessing? he believed God he obeyed God he persevered in hope 3. Because Abraham was faithful, he was a font of blessing for others Lesson 1: Hosea 5:15--6:6 Sermon Title: Levels Of Loyalty. Sermon Angle: God's love and loyalty is as dependable and life-giving as the spring rains, according to Hosea (v ...

898. A Little Book Of Comfort

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

Sermon

Harold Warlick

... with wonderful food, drink, and companions. The heavenly home is so graphically described in the Quran and in other Muslim literature that many Muslims are quite eager to die in order to achieve this paradise. Life after death is one of the most ancient and persistent hopes of the human race, yet it is such an uncharted experience that some believe it may be a testimony to the power of wishful thinking. One of the obvious powers available to us when we believe in a place beyond our earthly time is the power ...

899. Written On The Heart

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

Sermon

E. Carver McGriff

... is arranged. But having said all of this, we're still left with the promise of eventual redemption from our wrongdoing. "I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more," said Jeremiah as God's spokesman. And there, finally, lies our ultimate hope. The promise of forgiveness by God is at the heart of the Gospel. There's a wonderful, fanciful tale about the time Saint Peter supposedly turned a supplicant away at the gates of Heaven. He ruled that the man had not lived up to the standards ...

900. Giants In Your Way

1 Samuel 17:1-58

Sermon

Charles Curley

... felt like a victory and other times it felt like a defeat, but I was never alone. So Saul caught a little bit of David's hope and a little bit of David's faith, maybe by remembering what it was like back in times when the Lord had been with him also ... on the field. Just as our great battle is in our own hearts and minds, with our fears and anxieties and depressions; we: talk, remember, hope, know we are not alone, trust God who has saved us before, and find new strategies. That is how the battle is won. By the ...

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876. The Peace Treaty

2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2

Sermon

Sandra Hefter Herrma

877. Satisfaction Gauranteed

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

878. Traveling Forgotten Mountains

Isaiah 49:8-26

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

879. Look, The Morning Star

2 Peter 1:12-21

Sermon

Richard Hasler

880. Now, Even Now....

Joel 2:1-11

Sermon

Gerald Whetstone

881. God's Power Over Death

Exodus 1:1-22, 2:1-10

Sermon

Steve Burt

882. When The Saints Come Marching In

Revelation 7:9-17

Sermon

Robert S. Crilley

883. Proper 12

Mt 13:31-33, 44-52 · Rom 8:26-39 · Gen 29:15-28 · Ps 105:1-11, 45b

Sermon Aid

William E. Keeney

884. The Breath Of God

John 20:19-23

Sermon

Marc Kolden

885. Easter Sunday

John 20:1-9

Bulletin Aid

H. Burnham Kirkland

886. Prayers for Memorial Day, Election, Thanksgiving

Bulletin Aid

Rolland R. Reece

887. Following God's Lead

Joshua 5:1-12

Sermon

Rodney Thomas Smothe

888. All Saints

Isaiah 25:1-12, Revelation 21:1-27, John 11:38-44, John 11:17-37

Sermon Aid

E. Carver McGriff

889. Moving At The Speed Of Light: In Corinth Or Cana?

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

890. The Three Kings--And The King Of Kings

Isaiah 9:1-7

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

891. The Politics Of The Saints

Luke 6:17-26

Sermon

Larry R. Kalajainen

892. All Saints

Psalm 149:1-9, Ephesians 1:15-23, Ephesians 1:1-14, Luke 6:27-36, Luke 6:17-26, Daniel 7:1-14

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

893. Proper 10

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

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

894. Alleluia, He Is Risen!

Matthew 25:1-13

Eulogy

Barbara G. Schmitz

895. The Breath Of God

John 20:19-23

Sermon

Marc Kolden

... 27) -- not merely a lessening of conflict; not just a momentary break in the action -- but the great relief and security and hopefulness that comes from being in the presence of the God of love. To this scared group of former followers, the risen Christ begins ... .] Each one of us has life only by the constant gift of God's breath of life. Each of us has faith in Jesus Christ and hope for eternal life only by the ongoing work of God's Spirit through the means of grace. Each of us, by the gift of that Spirit, ...

896. Advent 3

James 5:7-12, Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:1-19

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

897. Proper 5

Genesis 12:1-8, Hosea 5:1-15, Hosea 6:1-6, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 9:18-26, Romans 4:1-25

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

898. A Little Book Of Comfort

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

Sermon

Harold Warlick