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76. Miracle Nine: Healing A Deaf-Mute

Mark 7:31-37, Mark 7:24-30

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Harold H. Lentz

... hungering so that he could build his kingdom. And by now his fame had spread over a wide area, so he did not need a miracle to attract attention to his message. His kingdom could now expand on its own strength. Without giving it much thought we live in an atmosphere where the air is filled with music and speech. By means of a radio or television we catch that music and those verbal messages. But we have to turn on our radio or television or else what is in the air is unknown to us. God has given us his ...

77. Arc Of The Covenant

Genesis 9:1-17

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Paul W. Kummer

... ark kept the family safe through the waters to the rainbow on the other side, so God takes his children through the waters of salvation to give them the ever-arching rainbow of the presence of the Holy Spirit. And the Spirit is more than an atmospheric phenomenon! The other sign and wonder is not found under the sun and raindrops, but under the bread and wine. God's faithfulness is demonstrated each time we partake of Holy Communion. What if God only said there would never be a global flood again? We can ...

78. The Highest In The Lowest

Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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John A. Stroman

... came upon Mary. She appears as one more human figure in the eternal agony of motherhood amid the harsh, hard conditions of the ancient world. We must not forget the stark realism of the brutally human aspects of this birth. This loving and heavenly atmosphere faced tragic and difficult times. Look closely, for this that surrounds Mary and Joseph is a parable about life with all of its heavenly and human qualities. It is much like our lives, where there is the blending of the heavenly and the earthly ...

79. Prepared Or Not?

Matthew 25:1-13

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William E. Keeney

... they have in reserve for just such a contingency. But the five who had come prepared for a long wait know that if they share their supply, all the lamps will be extinguished before they arrive at the house of the bridegroom. That would certainly dampen the atmosphere of celebration. So while they may regret it, they feel compelled to refuse the request. The five who did not bring a reserve scurry about to find more oil. Since it is night the shops are closed. By the time they succeed in finding a new supply ...

80. Knowing The Voice

John 10:1-21

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Thomas Long

... church made strong through hardship and persecution. Indeed, with an eye cast toward the American religious scene, he observed that possibly the greatest threat to the church in his own land was the temptation to relax its guard in the new atmosphere of freedom, that the church could lose its sense of call by falling into an easy alliance with a seemingly friendlier culture. He told about the days under totalitarianism, how the church was officially tolerated but always uundermined and repressed, how the ...

81. Words, Words, Words

John 4:1-26

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Thomas Long

... I am a minister myself, I think I know what was going through his mind as he approached the house: "What to say? Dear God, what to say? What words do you speak when words seem hardly enough?" What he did not know, could not know, is how the atmosphere in that living room changed the moment we saw him step out of his car. It was anticipation, but more than that. His arrival was, in its own way, a call to worship. This frail human being, striding across the lawn in his off-the-rack preacher suit, desperately ...

82. Behold The Man Who Turned Toward Jerusalem

Mark 10:32-34

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Thomas A. Pilgrim

... her if she could do anything for her. The young lady answered, "Yeah, remind me never to love anybody this much again."1 Now we come to that part of Christ's story where Jesus begins to look toward the cross. There is a difference now in the atmosphere. There is an underlying tension as Jesus begins to move away from peaceful Galilee and toward tense, up-tight Jerusalem. In his telling of this story Luke at this point relates, "He steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem." I cannot help but wonder if the ...

83. Prayers for Memorial Day, Election, Thanksgiving

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Rolland R. Reece

... facts. How we treasure friends and family members who are unfailingly honest. We know we can count on them. They are to be trusted at every turn. So we choose to be. We want those close to us to believe us. We strive to create an atmosphere of honesty and reliability. We are grateful, God, for your honesty and truth revealed in the life, death, and resurrection of your Son. There is no deceit in you. May we be your trustworthy children. These words we offer through the Holy Spirit. Amen. Thanksgiving Day ...

84. Every Shot I Ever Hit

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

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Robert R. Kopp

... just like a church should be! The first service is low-key, quiet, meditative, almost monastic, and bare bones: hymns, Bible lessons, sermon, sacrament, and prayer. While the content of both services is consistent -- Christologically focused -- the context or atmosphere is intentionally different to meet the different needs of people. The first service always includes Holy Communion because the Bible and our confessions mandate it and because a lot of people like me need the sacrament more than quarterly ...

85. Welcoming Christ

Romans 14:1--15:13

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Frank Luchsinger

... were among the most respected families in Kerrville, Texas. A wealthy banker, Mr. Davis was an extreme conservative in politics. So, on one June evening, dinner began with an anxious Lyndon attempting small talk, discussing his travels and college activities. "But the atmosphere, which was cold to begin with, just got colder and colder as I talked. I realized there was nothing I could do or say that night that would be considered right. Carol's father hated everything about me." Numb and angry, Johnson ...

86. Silly Love Songs

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Timothy J. Smith

... God. It was then that he felt renewed and refreshed. When Carl returned home he was a different man; the time away as well as the rest had done him good. He was determined not to fall into the same traps he had fallen into before. "It was a prayerful atmosphere, a real haven of rest," Carl later told a friend of his experience. "The sights and sounds were God's gifts to me. I felt peace. I felt joy. And I felt my faith growing strong as I took in the majesty all around me." The young man was calling ...

87. Going Ahead Anyway

Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:13-18

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William B. Kincaid, III

... his wife, mother-in-law, and brother-in-law.1 In short, Herod was a power-hungry ruler whose actions reeked of evil. We can't explain his actions, or the actions of anybody else who acts in evil ways. And despite our best efforts to create an atmosphere of cooperation and kindness, it is unrealistic to think we are going to eliminate from the face of the earth divisive, rude, evil people. Our only choice, unless we want to give in or give up, is to work around the evil. Yes, this is an imperfect world ...

88. Bloody Doorposts

Exodus 12:1-30

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... the most speedy manner. They are not, of course, to eat it raw, sushi style, but neither can they take the time to heat water and boil the meat. So the people are told to roast the meat over a fire. All these actions are to be performed in an atmosphere of readiness and urgency. The time is at hand! It's a rush. They're dressed with sandals on and staff in hand, prepared to go at a moment's notice. In other words, what God is about to do is decisive. We have reached the climax of the plagues ...

89. Proper 6

Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-42, Genesis 18:1-15, Exodus 19:1-25, Romans 5:1-11

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Russell F. Anderson

... bulb went off in his head. He ordered all the guests to stand up and turn around and pull up their zipper, explaining that one of them had his open. Nobody in the audience knew which one of them had their barn door open. Cavett created an atmosphere of hospitality by not forcing his guests to reveal the intimate details of their life. If we want people to come back to our communities of faith, we must provide an environment where they can participate without standing out or feeling odd and embarrassed.

90. A Good Friday Vigil

Luke 22:39-46

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Alexander H. Wales

... center, a prerecorded tape of sacred music (in our case, a collection of Gregorian chants and quiet, meditative organ music) is played during the gathering time and after the readings are completed. The combination of candlelight and music creates a wonderful atmosphere suitable to the Good Friday setting. A worship leader is designated as reader for this service and is in charge of candle lighting and extinguishing. The service begins with the playing of the taped music and lighting of all the candles ...

91. The Warrior And The Shepherd Are One!

Isaiah 40:1-31

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Harold Warlick

... . The words are familiar: "Prepare the way of the Lord; make straight in the wilderness a highway for our God." Behind-the-scenes preparation can, indeed, be an eye-opening experience. "Prepare the way of the Lord." These words bring to us the atmosphere of Advent, of John the Baptist, and of the expectation of the birth of Christ. Sometimes on figures standing at street corners in big cities, on billboards by the highway, or on posters stuck around sports arenas we can see the placard inscribed: "Prepare ...

92. Death Shall Be No More

Isaiah 25:1-12

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E. Carver McGriff

... indeed be "judgment enough for me." "Crucifying the Son of God afresh." If Isaiah was right, the life beyond will be free of punitive punishment, however much we may still have to learn and change ourselves. We will, whatever else we may believe, exist in an atmosphere of accepting, kindly love. We need not fear a punishing God. We need only fear separation from divine love by our own choice. I'd like to share something very personal. Years ago, my wife died in a tragic car accident. After many years of ...

93. Wind -- Word -- Spirit -- Community

Acts 2:1-13

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Arthur H. Kolsti

... . "Boys flying kites haul in their winged birds. You can't do that when you are flying words." Words travel far and have a cumulative social impact. The writer of the letter to the Ephesians makes an intriguing reference to the Evil One as "the ruler of the atmosphere." Words can also heal and bind up. Think of some time when you were down in the dumps and someone's word to you at just the right time became an enabling word. Think of the time when a kind word of yours to another person evoked the response ...

94. The Highest In The Lowest

Luke 2:8-20, Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

John A. Stroman

95. What’s Inside Comes Out!

Mark 7:1-23

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Charles R. Leary

... to lay the responsibility on parents, society, government, employers, union or whatever appears to be an acceptable excuse. “Dear Abbey” featured a series of debates on “sexual promiscuity” on college campuses. Parents blamed colleges for promoting a “brothel atmosphere” in co-ed dorms. Students responded saying that the students themselves, not the dorms or the universities, make the problems. One girl confessed that she lost her virginity at a “good Christian college” that had separate men ...

96. You Can Never Go Home Again

Mark 6:1-6

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Charles R. Leary

... , yes, he made our furniture. I am sure he is the one who repaired my plow. I know his family. His brothers and sisters, his relatives are all members of this Synagogue. He used to sit beside us here in these pews. Hey, we can’t have this!” The atmosphere of rejection tells Jesus he can never go home again. He is not the same as he was in those earlier years. I attended an ordination of two young theologues recently. At the reception, a person from each home parish presented each of them with a gift and ...

97. Stooping Is a Divine Posture

Isaiah 23:1-18

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John R. Brokhoff

... to start giving fresh flowers every day to every patient in that huge cancer hospital, using her business connections to get flowers at a fraction of their normal cost and promising to get her own volunteers to do the job. It changed the atmosphere of the whole hospital. Not only every patient, but every corner of the hospital, was graced with fresh flowers. Although Judith Garden has died since she started this program in 1974, the program continues to this day, carried on by the support of others ...

98. Investing God's Gift

Luke 19:11-27

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Larry R. Kalajainen

... are not terms frequently heard, at least in "mainline" churches these days. We tend to think about which of our own needs we expect the church to meet, rather than thinking about the needs outside the church which we can meet. In our cultural atmosphere of religious pluralism and moral relativism, we're not sure if it's even desirable or acceptable to stand for something, much less to proclaim it with the intent of drawing others into our fellowship. Yet the question is inescapable. What has been entrusted ...

99. Let's Have A Fruitful Christmas Season

Drama

May Dembowski

... or reasonable facsimile. A tray of "goodies" may be on a smaller table nearby to serve during optional breaks. Costumes Everyday casual clothes in season. JANE might wear an apron if it seems in character. Choice of dress may help create an atmosphere (hectic Christmas season) if women look somewhat harried -- hair done up in rollers, sweatshirts with rolled-up sleeves and jeans, and so forth. Special Options If the occasion for putting on the skit is a festive pre-Christmas function, bright holiday winter ...

100. Ascension Day

Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:36-49, Luke 24:50-53, Mark 16:1-20, Ephesians 1:15-23

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Russell F. Anderson

... that we are accepted just as we are. Sermon Title: Clothing For The Upwardly Mobile. Sermon Angle: Newspaper columnists and advertisers seek to inform the upwardly mobile how they might dress-up, in order to rise above the ordinary into the rare atmosphere of the super-achievers. Appearances and clothing do seem to play a significant part in attaining success in this world. Clothing is important for spiritual upward mobility, too. Jesus told his followers to wait in Jerusalem until he had clothed them with ...

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