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1001. Squeaky Wheels

Mark 10:46-52

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Leonard Sweet

... and came to a stand-still in order to respond to that repeated plea for his mercy, for his attention. Once given this opening, Bartimaeus doesn't hesitate to take the steps necessary to get him where he needs to be, to get him what he desires most. Finally invited to approach Jesus, Bartimaeus throws aside his cloak his final mantle of respectability to reach Jesus' side more quickly. He instantly responds to Jesus' question "What do you want me to do for you?" (verse 51), but with the respect and reverence ...

1002. 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

1 Corinthians 9:1-27

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Leonard Sweet

... even a cut in taxes, others offered only the symbolic prize of the winner's wreath. The well-known wreath of the Olympia games was a crown of olive branches, while the crown received by winners of the Isthmian games was a pine wreath. Paul emphasizes the desired outcome by using the present imperative, which implies continuing activity: "run in such a way that you may win it" (verse 24). The prize is worth whatever effort it takes to be the victor. This effort is more clearly spelled out in verse 25 as self ...

Matthew 24:36-51, Romans 13:8-14, Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122:1-9

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... 3) is quite literally the Temple, the place where God lived and was present with the worshiping community. That God dwells on Mount Zion was one of Israel's central confessions (see Psalm 48). And because of the centrality of this confession along with the desire to live all of life in the presence of God, Israel viewed the entire world from the perspective of the Jerusalem Temple. As a result, Mount Zion constituted the center of the world and all life on earth was evaluated and characterized by how close ...

1004. Ash Wednesday

Mt 6:1-6, 16-21 · 2 Cor 5:20b--6:10 · Ps 51:1-17 · Jl 2:1-2, 12-17

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... , therefore, is frequently used as a reversal—that is, as a dark and gloomy day of judgment for the people of God rather than the nations. Amos 5:18 provides an early example of this reversal. Here the prophet presents a judgment oracle by stating: "Alas for you who desire the day of the LORD! Why do you want the day of the LORD? It is darkness, not light." Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 is a prophetic oracle in the tradition of Amos, where the prophet uses a strong tradition of salvation to declare judgment on the ...

John 14:5-14, John 14:1-4, 1 Peter 2:4-12, Acts 7:54--8:1a, Psalm 31:1-24

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... of Christ in that person. This point is made in the phrasing of the collect for St. Stephen's Day in the Lutheran Book of Worship : "Grant us grace, O Lord, that like Stephen we may learn to love even our enemies and seek forgiveness for those who desire our hurt." What is effective is God's grace working through us. The preacher might wish to underscore the fact that the Greek word for witness is the root of our English word martyr, and to explore some of the implications of that for the Easter faith. If ...

1006. Epiphany 3

Psalm 27:1-14, Isaiah 9:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, Matthew 4:12-17, Matthew 4:18-22

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... inclusion. Structure. Psalm 27:1-9 can be structured in a number of different ways. The simple way is to divide the unit with vv. 1-3 functioning as an affirmation of the psalmist's faith in God, and vv. 4-9 as an expression of the psalmist's desire to live in communion with God. If we split the psalm in this way, then the final line in v. 3 stands out as providing transition. The line translates from the Hebrew quite literally as, "in this I am trusting." Significance. The final line in v. 3 is translated ...

Jn 9:1-41 · Eph 5:8-14 · Ps 23 · 1 Sam 16:1-13

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... we were not free. A life in Christ is altered, not perfected, but different from before its rebirth in Christ. As we stand in the Christian present, thinking about our lives before Christ, we can hear the author's admonitions to pursue God's good desires, to abstain from what is not in keeping with God's revealed love—even giving ourselves to oppose it. We live in Christ as Christians simply because Christ has claimed us in love. All of the reflection above can be illustrated in relation to the particular ...

1008. Proper 18

Psalm 149:1-9, Romans 13:8-14, Matthew 18:15-20, Exodus 12:1-30

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... to the salvation of others. Thus, in our world, love is the outcome of obedience to God's will. When we are clothed in love as Paul suggests, we "put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to gratify its desires" (11:14). Matthew 18:15-20 - "Conflict Resolution, Authority, and Responsible Prayer" Setting. The lesson comes in the latter portion of the fourth major section of Matthew's presentation of Jesus' ministry, where Jesus is busy teaching his disciples what it means to be the ...

1009. Trinity Sunday

Genesis 1:1-2:3, Matthew 28:16-20, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Psalm 8:1-9

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... (e.g., NRSV). It is not that some translations have an additional verse, but that some divide v. 12 in Greek into two parts in English, vv. 12-13. The motivation for shifting this section from three to four verses is superstition—namely, a desire to avoid ending this letter with verse 13:13. Critical editions of the Greek text versify 13:10-13. Significance. Near the beginning of the chapter (vv. 3b -4), Paul makes his argument both relevant and christological by maintaining the christological paradox of ...

1010. Take On Something for Lent

Matthew 4:1-11

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Leonard Sweet

... the mall instead of the library, to drive too fast, to show-off at the wheel. You can come up with your own candidates for proof of how our culture is packed with options that are both possibilities and pitfalls. [If you have the time or desire, you might make this an interactive, karaoke moment and ask your people what they think are some of the greatest “temptations” facing us on a daily basis.] Here is my candidate for the #1 temptation we indulge in most regularly: The temptation to gloat and glory ...

1011. Changed Lives - Nicodemus

John 3:1-21

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King Duncan

... at once, as it happened to St. Paul, or it may happen over three or so years, as it did with Simon Peter, or it may take a lifetime as it has with many saints over the centuries. Here is the critical point: entrance into this kingdom is very desirable. It is the pearl of great price, the treasure hidden in a field. As St. Paul would later say, “For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit . . .” That is, Christ brought a kingdom ...

1012. The Bloodline of Christ

John 20:19-23

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Leonard Sweet

... same thing by sitting still and contemplating the full depths of a single moment. It is possible, within the eye of the imagination, to behold the creation of the universe. You can do this by thinking about the false things you place at the centre and the great desire you have for rest and play, creativity and love. You can do this by considering the love that is inside you. Even if its shadow has overtaken you, and even if it has never had the opportunity to be expressed, you know it is there. And this is ...

1013. John 10: 1-10

John 10:1-21

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Leonard Sweet

... who recognize his true identity — will follow him. While the Pharisees had driven out the healed blind man, Jesus as the shepherd leads his sheep forward. The sheep are not driven out heedlessly. They are carefully and purposefully led forward to a desired destination by their guiding shepherd. When these sheep hear voices other than that of their own shepherd their reaction is the opposite. Instead of following they “run away” at the sound of a stranger’s voice. No matter what this stranger may ...

1014. Building a Successful Life

Matthew 7:24-29

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King Duncan

... ranch in Montana. I stopped playing the guitar. I called my record company and management group at Colombia and told them I had no desire to play anymore. I had earned enough from my music that I didn’t need to work anyway. “So for several years I did ... the grace of God. I have a joy, a peace, a deep‑down fulfillment in my life I never had before. My life has purpose. My desire is to glorify God and His Son Jesus Christ with my life and my music. The great composer J. S. Bach once said, ‘The aim and ...

1015. The Iron, Silver, Golden, Platinum and Titanium Rules

Matthew 10:1-42

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Leonard Sweet

... is not demanded of all disciples. But all disciples ARE called to commit to sacrificial love, to “laying down,” to the indestructible Titanium Rule that puts the needs and care of the other over our own, even when those others stand in direct opposition to our own desires. The Titanium Rule is what leads us to listen to Veggie Tales and make mud pies with our kids. The Titanium Rule is what causes us to lay down $20 for the new Veggie Tales dvd. Rather than get out the Veggie Matic and slice and dice ...

1016. If I Only Had One Wish

2 Chronicles 1:1-12

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James Merritt

... . Tell me your askings, and I will tell you your gettings. Tell me what you seek, and I will tell you what you are...I do not wish to know your possessions...only your wants. I do not care to know what you have, only what you have not and desire to have; not your attainments, but what you have not yet attained and follow after; that which comes to you in your victories by day and your dreams by night, the ideal you set before you, the things you approve as excellent, what you seek after and have given your ...

1017. Is Sunday Just a Fun Day?

Exodus 20:7-11

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James Merritt

... we insult Sunday by our impiety and folly." Abraham Lincoln said, "The President, who is Commander in Chief of the army and navy, desires and enjoins the orderly observance of Sunday, the Lord's day." This commandment was given to the individual, to the family, and to ... , another man must work for without receiving. Socialism, the welfare state, big government, kills initiative, creativity, innovation, work, the desire to achieve; for no man is going to work so that another man can receive the fruit of his ...

1018. The Attitude of Gratitude

1 Thessalonians 5:18

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James Merritt

... a child of God, with your sins paid for, with a home in heaven reserved for you, everyday ought to be Thanksgiving Day. III. Gratitude Is Desired By God We are to give thanks in all things for "this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." Now I cannot ... can. It is always the will of God for you to be thankful. Do you know why thanksgiving pleases the Lord so much, and why He desires it so strongly? a. Gratitude Is The Mark Of A Growing Christian Did you know that gratitude is a real test of the kind of ...

1019. You Can Take It to the Bank

2 Peter 3:1-10

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James Merritt

... more interested in mercy than He is in judgment. There are people who say "Well, I don't believe a loving God sends anyone to hell." They are exactly right. My friend, if you go to hell, you will not go with God's blessing, you will go against His desire. Because He is "not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance." But I believe even now the waves of man's iniquity are pounding against the dam of God's patience, and when it breaks the flood of God's wrath is going to consume ...

1020. Preach the World and Reach the World

2 Timothy 4:1-5

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James Merritt

... preaching perfumed, chloroformed, and covered with velvet. They want to hear about the love of God, but not the holiness of God; the mercy of God, but not the judgment of God; heaven, but not hell. b. Selfish Desires Will Be Exalted Paul goes on to say: "But according to their own desires, because they have itching ears they will heap up for themselves teachers." Every church has people with an "itchy ear" syndrome. Our churches are filled with people who are more concerned about the length of the sermon ...

1021. Confronting a Christless Culture

2 Timothy 3:1-17

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James Merritt

... born men in a once born world. We should never stoop to go with the flow. We should always expect to go against the tide of personal opinion and political correctness. Paul gives testimony and it may be surprising, but history proves it true. When you desire to live godly in Christ Jesus, you will suffer persecution. Now we are not to seek persecution, but when you dare to say right is right, wrong is wrong, God determines which is which and never the twain shall meet, persecution will seek you. Joe Wright ...

1022. The Greatest Ability Is Dependability (Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness)

Galatians 5:22

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James Merritt

... Jesus told a parable to illustrate the fruit of faithfulness. It is found in Matt. 25. We call it the parable of the talents, and it tells us three great truths about God and His desire, even His demand, for faithfulness. I. Faithfulness Tells Us How God Regards Responsibility Faithfulness is not only something God desires, and something that God admires, but it is also something that God requires. "For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered ...

1023. The One Habit of Highly Effective Christians

John 4:19-24

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James Merritt

... it plain that we are not to "forsake the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhort one another, and so much more as we see the Day approaching." I've got news for you. If there is in your heart a desire to worship God, there is also a desire to worship God with other people who want to worship God. I worshiped in the hills today where God in greatness stood; Revealing all His majesty in water, stone, and wood. I heard His voice speak from the brook, I saw mountains He had made ...

1024. The Love of the Harvest

John 4:34-38

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James Merritt

... . 26:39) Now you notice that Jesus called God's will food. One of the marks that the body is healthy, is it hungers for food. One of the marks the soul is healthy, is it hungers to do the will of God. You should desire the will of God as much as a hungry man desires food. The only place of peace, the only source of satisfaction, the only haven of happiness for the true child of God, is the will of God. A fish out of water will not be happy, for God made that fish to swim. A bird ...

1025. Mom: The Heart of a Godly Family

Proverbs 31:10-31

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James Merritt

... a bottle of Heinz 57 ketchup. When the will of Henry J. Heinz was read, it contained the following confession: Looking forward to the time when my earthly career will end, I desire to set forth at the very beginning of this will, as the most important item in it, a confession of my faith in Jesus Christ as my Savior. I also desire to bear witness to the fact that throughout my life, in which there were unusual joys and sorrows, I have been wonderfully sustained by my faith in God through Jesus Christ. This ...

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