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926. Good News At A Bad Time!

Luke 2:8-20

Eulogy

Richard E. Merrick

... for those actions taken on the part of our departed sister in the faith. We must leave the entire matter in the hands of a loving God and know that our gracious Creator understands us better than we do ourselves. God is merciful and full of compassion. Each of the Lord's children in distress is made acceptable through the Savior, Jesus Christ. Some of the sting can then be taken out of this tragic hour. We are troubled and sorrowful, but not despairing. We can and do receive comfort from the Word ...

927. What Shall We Say To This?

Romans 6:1-14

Eulogy

Bob Kaul

... should come to such a tragic end? What shall we say? ____________ was a person with many fine qualities; Paul would even call them "gifts of the Spirit." ____________ had the gifts of love, patience, kindness, and gentleness. His personality overflowed with generosity and compassion. He was a happy-go-lucky guy who loved nature, who couldn't stand to see others in pain, who would have done almost anything for anyone. Yet, his life came to an end surrounded by circumstances that are so confusing and so ...

928. Lent 4

Luke 15:11-32

Bulletin Aid

Craig M. Sweet

... heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son; treat me like one of your hired hands."' Reader 1: "So the young man set off and went to his father. But while he was still far off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion; he ran and put his arms around him and kissed him. Then the son said to him, People: 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you; I am no longer worthy to be called your son.' Reader 1: "To which the father responded by saying to his slaves, Reader ...

929. Who Was the One Who Died?

Mark 15:33-41

Sermon

R. Sheldon MacKenzie

... ,as a sequel to the denial by Peter,as a result of the conspiracy of his own people? He was a Jewish son of Galilee.He was a son of Mary,whose name has ever since been immortalized.He was a teacher of great charisma,a healer known for his compassion,a young prophet, a true spokesman for God.And we believe he was more even than all of those things.He was, whatever else, the Son of God.And through him God has made the right of everyone the gifts of healing, wholeness and peace.Through him God has given ...

930. Everyone Is Searching

Mark 1:35-39

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

... his message from God the Father, and he reported to him on how things went, and he inquired about how he might plan for the greatest advantage for the kingdom's good. People felt a need for him because he had a passion for souls, and practiced compassion for persons of every status level. He instilled in others a sense of their own need for a deep personal faith. We know that as Christians, in imitation of the Master, it becomes our privilege to share a vital message, to maintain and utilize the power and ...

931. Managing Disappointment

Romans 5:1-11

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... him. He was terribly disappointed when Judas Iscariot, one of the original 12 disciples, was found to be an embezzler, then betrayed him for a price; yet he never allowed his disappointment to divert his obligation to become the Savior, or lessen his sense of compassion, even for his betrayer. He must have been disappointed when all the other 11 disciples fled when he was placed on trial for sedition, and when Peter so vehemently denied him. Yet, after it was over, he sat down with them to discuss the care ...

932. With Christ As Partner

Luke 5:1-11

Sermon

Clement E. Lewis

... already beginning to gather and to follow him wherever he went. They were eager for his personal interest and ministry to their particular needs. Jesus knew that there was more to ministering to people than the acts of pastoral care and compassion. Without basic learning through teaching and preaching, spiritual foundations are hard to lay and concepts of enduring meaning are neglected. Jesus had earlier made friends with Peter when his brother Andrew brought him to meet Jesus at his residence, according to ...

933. The Lightning And The Current

John 7:46; 14:6

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... God-given powers alone. Therefore, we turn to Jesus for the perfect example of what it means to use the gifts of God as they were intended to be used. When Jesus acted, miracles were performed; and there is no greater miracle than the act of kindness and compassion. When Jesus spoke, people replied, "No man ever spoke like this man!" (John 7:46) for he spoke the truth. As we follow Jesus, we too shall learn how to use our God-given powers for good instead of evil. Jesus said, "I am the way, and the truth ...

934. Easter 6

John 15:18--16:4

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... around us we do not even like! You know how uncomfortable they make us! Yet, when we love you, Lord. Anything and everything is possible! Enable us to see others through your eyes. Encourage us to listen to others with your ears. Motivate us to respond to others with the compassion and understanding you have shown to us. Your love and your power at work in our lives will make all things possible. Amen.

935. Proper 12

John 6:1-21

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... is the only miracle recorded by all four Gospels. John's version differs in some details, and is more eucharistic in emphasis and eschatological in signification than those of the Synopticists. Perhaps a miracle of sharing by example, the event nevertheless shows that compassion for human needs is central to the Kingdom of God that Jesus in inaugurating and prefiguring. Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns From God Can Nothing Move Me Before You, Lord, We Bow All Creatures of Our God And King Praise And ...

936. Proper 6

Mark 4:30-34, Mark 4:26-29

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... surprises, Lord. When people dredge up reasons to resist the good news, surprise us with words of grace and power which will quench the thirst of the soul.When ministries are launched and problems surface, surprise us with creative solutions. When people are hurting and angry, surprise us with the compassion and presence of mind to create a climate of healing. Yes, preside over our surprises, Lord, and lead us toward the never-ending joy of your kingdom. Amen.

937. Proper 8

Mark 5:21-43

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

Gospel Note Mark tells of a healing and a resurrection. The stories are rich in meaning, and afford many thematic possibilities, including the kerygmatic intent of the evangelist, which was probably to reinforce Jesus' secret Messiahship. Strongly evident here is Jesus' compassion for the human physical needs of the woman and girl, for whom he offers, not reassurances of future spiritual welfare, but present health and life. Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns O God Of Mercy, God Of Light If You But ...

938. Palm Sunday

Isaiah 50:1-11, Psalm 118:1-29, Philippians 2:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, John 2:12-25, Psalm 31:1-24, Mark 15:21-32

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... God, all-encompassing God, we confess that we can ignore what we see, that we can be indifferent to what is too painful to acknowledge, that we can push aside what intrudes on our personal comfort. Forgive such self-centeredness, our lack of compassion, our lack of involvement. Pardon our reluctant and partial imitation of the suffering servanthood of Jesus Christ. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! Jesus is the source of eternal salvation for all who obey him. Friends, believe the ...

939. Prayers for Mark 8: 27-38

Mark 8:31--9:1, Mark 8:27-30, Psalm 19:1-14

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... of the time. Forgive our failure to live our supposed faith and to act on our declared sympathies through your long-suffering Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. Declaration of God's Forgiveness Hear the Good News! Gracious is the Lord and righteous; our God is full of compassion. When we are brought low, God saves us. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Leave self behind, take up your cross and follow Jesus. Walk in the Lord's presence in the land of the living. Prayer of the ...

940. Proper 7

Mark 4:35-41

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... of the city of God. We have corrupted them with vice and violence and greed. We have only belatedly made more adequate provision for the handicapped. Forgive our failures in making our highest dreams come true, with the strength of justice, the humanity of compassion, the dignity of equality. It is not the City of David but the City of Christ that we need. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! God was in Christ reconciling the world to Godself, no longer holding our misdeeds against ...

941. A Continuing Presence

John 16:5-16

Sermon

Larry Powell

... the Lord," he said, "and I believe the Lord can use me in those little churches." I have never known a person of sweeter Christian countenance. His smile was totally disarming. Even his large frame seemed at times too small to contain such generous compassion. He possessed the rare gift of making everybody feel greater than they were. Time and again, he would make his way across a crowded floor of a conference or meeting just to grasp my hand, smile that beaming smile and say, "Hello, Doctor Powell." "I ...

942. Just Speak The Word

Luke 7:1-10

Sermon

Larry Powell

... mouth was inconceivable. Nerves are tense. Faces strain in hateful expressions. An awkward feeling presses down now upon the relationship. Words! Cutting and slashing words. See what they have done. And suspended there in your throat, dangling between passion and compassion, pride and reason, are two words waiting their time: "I'm sorry." Possibility words, sometimes impossible to say. Words which remove fear. Here is a person sitting anxiously in a hospital waiting room. A friend or relative is undergoing ...

943. But God Can

Luke 7:11-17

Sermon

Larry Powell

... carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow (v. 12)." So, you see, the circumstances for something wonderful happening could not have been more forbidding. And that is what makes what did happen all the more wonderful. "And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her and said to her, 'Do not weep.' And he came and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, 'Young man, I say to you, arise.' And the dead man sat up and began to speak. And he gave him to his mother (vv. 13 ...

944. The Infinite Becomes An Infant

Matthew 1:18-25

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... Mary, believed the child was by the Spirit, and named the baby Jesus. We see that Joseph was a godly man who had an experience with God, who was sensitive to the Word of God, and obeyed divine instructions. He was a good man who had love and compassion for the girl he at once thought betrayed him with unfaithfulness. If Jesus were to be born naturally, Joseph would have been a worthy father of Jesus. Knew (v. 25). Didn't Joseph know Mary? Matthew says he knew her not until the baby was born. Of course ...

945. Taking Life Seriously

Luke 16:19-31

Sermon

W. Robert McClelland

... scores. First, according to the parable, faith in Christ has nothing to do with eternal rewards and punishments. Our destiny is determined, not by our faith in a savior, but by our attitude toward others. The rich man walked past Lazarus every day, but he had no compassion for him. Lazarus' needs were obvious. The rich man felt no sense of obligation in meeting them. It was not his lack of faith in Christ that got his ticket punched, it was his lack of regard for Lazarus. Second, the parable's focus is on ...

946. What Do You See?

Matthew 9:36

Children's Sermon

Mark A. Hultquist

... not dress just as we would like them to. Perhaps they may speak differently than we do. That doesn't mean we can push them aside and act as though we are better than they are. The Bible reminds us that Jesus looked upon every person he ever met with compassion. Jesus loved them. He wanted to help them. He was concerned about the needs in their lives. When we look at other people, God wants us to see them just as Jesus would see them. He wants us to view them as people who need the love of God and ...

947. A Fireside Chat

Exodus 3:1-22

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... Curious In the midst of that drab, everyday, humdrum existence God invades his life with intentions to use him in his mighty plan to deliver his people. He has heard their groaning, seen their tears, remembered their covenant with Abraham, and is moved with concern and compassion for them. And when God is concerned, it's not an easy, little, temporary thought of "I'm-sure-sorry-and-I-wish-I-could-help," but it is an active empathy that enters into the problem with Divine help. And Moses is the unlikely man ...

948. Proper 15

Mt 15:21-28 · Ex 16:2-15 · Rom 11:13-16, 29-32 · Ps 78

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... 's Son, and he had the very power of God. And with God all things are possible. Moreover, she had faith that he would help her. This faith enabled her to persist, for she knew eventually he would help her. And why would he? Because he had compassion on anyone in need. 8. The Strange Voice of the Church. The disciples in this case agreed with Jesus' ignoring and early refusal to help the crying mother. Her constant shouting for help irritated and bothered them to the point they asked Jesus to "send her away ...

949. When You Can't See The Rainbow for the Storm

Mark 4:35-41

Sermon

James Weekley

... than life itself. God does not use the cross as a hammer to forge our destinies. He does have a plan for each of us. No storm in hell or on earth will ever isolate us from the Plan Maker. He has a reason for that plan. With our compassion, faith, and sweat, we hammer out a fulfilling self. Helen Keller affirms her belief in God's intentions. "I like to think that, through my limitation, God is working out some great adventures, and they have taught me understanding and friendship and how to be able to serve ...

950. Where Have All the Shepherds Gone?

Mark 6:30-44

Sermon

James Weekley

... you would not have landed where you are now." Next, Buddha came by and spoke to him. "Fold your arms and begin to think. Then you will find nirvana, the peace which all men desire." Finally, another man came by the well, a man full of goodness and compassion. He did not offer words of comfort above the well. Rather, he went down and pulled him out. "He dressed me in clean clothes and said, 'I will never leave you or forsake you.'" The promise of the Good Shepherd is uncompromising and lasting. He assures us ...

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