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1001. Proper 22

Luke 17:1-10, Lamentations 1:1-22, 2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

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John R. Brokhoff

... of Mount Transfiguration when he said, "I believe; help my unbelief." We need to increase faith because faith has various ascending degrees: assent, trust, and action. Moreover, we cannot increase our faith, because it is not a human achievement but is a gift of the Spirit. Rightly, therefore, we need to request an increase in faith. 2. Obey (v. 6). When a command is given in faith, miracles like a tree removed from land to the sea, take place. Jesus is telling us about the power of faith. All things are ...

1002. Proper 11

Romans 8:18-27, Isaiah 44:6-23, Genesis 28:10-22, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

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Russell F. Anderson

... 2: Romans 8:12-25 (C); Romans 8:18-25 (E) See Lesson 2 (RC, L) for Pentecost 8 Lesson 2: Romans 8:26-27 (RC, L) The Spirit of God helps us in our weaknesses by interceding with God on our behalf. Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 (C, E, L); Matthew 13:24- ... destroying the good; that job must be left to God. Psalm Of The Day Psalm 139:1-12, 23-24 (C) -- "Where can I go from your spirit?" (v. 7). Psalm 86:11-17 (RC, E, L) -- "I will glorify your name forever" (v. 12b). Prayer Of The Day We thank you, gentle Lord ...

1003. Transfiguration

2 Peter 1:12-21, Daniel 7:1-14, Exodus 24:1-18, Matthew 17:1-13

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Russell F. Anderson

... been about angels. Billy Graham's 1975 book, Angels: God's Secret Agents was a best-seller at 2.6 million copies. Yet, how deeply felt is this belief in angels? Do the figures point to a resurgence of interest in the things of the spirit or a mere wistfulness for the realm of the transcendent, without firm conviction? A number of theologians believe that the latter is the case: that this popularity of angels is all whipped cream and meringue. The fearsome seraphim and cherubim have been transformed into ...

1004. The Final Questions

John 6:60-71

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George W. Hoyer

... to grasp all this. God certainly put himself out in sending the Son to earth. God will surely not want all that effort to be wasted. If God did it, God surely will want us to know he did it. The Spirit is God's follow-through. The Spirit is even now teaching you by this word. "It is the Spirit that gives life," Jesus says in this text, "the flesh is useless." That is our Lord's way of urging you to realize God knows the answers. Use your head and don't exaggerate your brains. Realize your common sense would ...

1005. Pentecost Sunday

John 20:19-23

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Dennis Koch

... of their mission, which here can be summarized as preaching and baptizing (which is the context for the forgiveness and retention of sins mentioned). Liturgical Color Red Suggested Hymns To God The Holy Spirit Let Us Pray Come, Holy Ghost, God, And Lord Filled With The Spirit's Power Lord God, The Holy Ghost Pentecost Sunday Breathe your life-giving Spirit into us, O Lord, and sweep away the props we set up to avoid your guidance in our lives. We are too weak to put you first and too afraid of what will ...

1006. Second Sunday of Easter

John 20:19-23

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RobertT D. Ingram

... doubts. Ld2: Then Jesus said, "Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe." Cng: God, give us faith when we cannot see. Ld1: Open your holy scriptures to us, O God, so that we can be filled with belief. Ld2: Pour out your Holy Spirit upon us, O God, so that we can know. Prayer God of new life and hope, so many people's doors are locked shut, the inmates hiding inside because of fear. Send your risen Son to these frightened children. Let them see his wounds suffered for them. Let them ...

1007. Tying Up A Strong Man

Mark 3:20-30, 1 Samuel 8:1-22, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18, Mark 3:31-35, Psalm 138:1-8

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William E. Keeney

... reverence or disrespect for God or to slander persons and ruin their reputation. 11. "Eternal Sin." (v. 29) The sin here is not so much a specific act but a state in which God is rejected and fellowship with him is broken permanently. To deny the work of the Holy Spirit is to refuse to be open to God's will in one's life. 12. "His Mother and His Brothers Came." (v. 31) His mother and brothers are identified in Mark 6:3 as Mary, James, Joses, Judas, and Simon. No sisters were mentioned by Mark as being with ...

1008. Proper 13

Ephesians 4:1-16, 2 Samuel 12:1-31, John 6:25-59

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Russell F. Anderson

... 4:1-16 The first three chapters of this epistle set out the doctrinal issues and 4:1 6:20 lay out the ethical implications. This pericope is an appeal for unity. Paul begs them to lead a life worthy of the gospel, to maintain the unity of the Spirit. He reminds them that there is only one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all. We have all been assigned various gifts and roles pastors, evangelists, teachers for the building up of the body of Christ. God's aim for his Church is unity ...

1009. When The Heart Is Right Before God

Acts 8:9-25

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Clement E. Lewis

... the heart is right before God, we have no reason to fear anything else, for what really matters in this life is knowing all is well with our souls, and God approves. Hymn: "It Is Well With My Soul" The Closing Prayer: O God, send down upon us your Holy Spirit, to cleanse our hearts and hallow our lives. Grant your mercy to us, and bestow upon us your grace and salvation. Accompany us with your divine presence, encouraging us to live in peace, love, and holiness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

1010. Second Sunday of Epiphany

2 Corinthians 6:14--7:1, Psalm 139:1-24, Luke 4:14-30

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B. David Hostetter

... speak our name, God of the covenant, calling us to be your servants. We are honored to serve you and to join with all people who praise you. You have blessed us with all the good things of the earth and granted us the supreme gift of your Spirit to live in us. We would honor you more fully in our bodies, living chastely, devoting our energies to serve you and others, lifting our voices to praise you, shouting in triumph as your justice guides nations. May all people praise you at last, O God, Creator, Judge ...

1011. Pentecost

Psalm 104:1-35, Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 15:18--16:4, Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:18-27

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B. David Hostetter

... in due season; when you give to them, they gather it up; when you open your hand, they are filled with good things. When you hide your face, they are dismayed; when you take away their breath, they die and return to their dust. When you send forth your spirit, they are created; and you renew the face of the ground. May the glory of the LORD endure forever; may the LORD rejoice in his works -- who looks on the earth and it trembles, who touches the mountains and they smoke. I will sing to the LORD as long ...

1012. Proper 13

John 6:25-59, Psalm 51:1-19

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B. David Hostetter

... one God, parent of us all. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Be humble always, and gentle, and patient too. Be forbearing with one another and charitable. PRAYER OF THE DAY Giver of good things, Gift of God, Spirit of the self-giver, give us an appetite for the eternal life that we may not be satisfied with what perishes but devote our lives to the pursuit of spiritual excellence. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Giver of all patience, Child of our humanity, renewing ...

1013. The Ascension Announces a Triumph

Acts 1:1-11

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Barbara Brokhoff

... the Father's own right hand. When Christ was on earth he was local and limited to time and space. His followers saw his visible form, but he could not belong to the whole world. Only by departing from the sight of the privileged few could he reign, by his Spirit, in the hearts of all. Christ is no longer localized in that tiny spot of earth we call the Holy Land. He has gone above to rule, to put all things under his feet. The doctrine of the ascension gives us faith for these last days, and for our darkest ...

1014. Proper 21

Luke 16:19-31, Psalm 146:1-10, Amos 6:1-7, Joel 2:18-27, 1 Timothy 6:11-21

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George Bass

... side of the grave. 4. The really rich people are those who hear and believe the Word of God and, through the Holy Spirit, put their faith and their fate in the hands of Jesus Christ. Christianity is a religion of resurrection and that only comes through ... made to his own. 3. He also gives his people hope for the future in prophecy, dreams, and visions and the promise to "pour out my spirit" on the earth. 4. God has done that and, in Jesus Christ, he has promised to be with his people forever. He is a good ...

1015. The African Foundations Of Christianity

Exodus 4:1-17

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Carlyle Fielding Stewart

... embodied in the creator God's construction of the universe is manifest through the power and workings of nature. An Egyptian synonym for God was "netchter," whose English equivalent is the word "nature." Thus similarities exist between man and his spirit nature; his creative, procreative capacities in nature; and the divine breath which infuses all of life with existence in nature. Finally, Budge tells us: All evidence collected by Sethe (a fellow Egyptologist) proves undoubtedly that in the later period of ...

1016. No Grey Area

Acts 15:1-21

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Carl Hoefler

... 'll vote for yours." All of this is present - all of this and more. Nevertheless, the truth is that the Holy Spirit works better in the corporate context of a convention or at a council meeting than he does in isolated individuals who ... between friends. The acceptance of Christ as Lord, debating issues, not debasing people, listening, and being open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit through patience and persistence - these ingredients are the way to unity and solidarity for all, who would claim to be a part ...

1017. Breath for Dry Bones

Ezekiel 37:1-14

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... memory or in reality, in the midst of one of the battle fields where many had fallen. He said he was brought out by the Spirit of the Lord and set down in the midst of this valley full of dry bones. "There were many bones," he said, "and they ... hoist a sail to catch its power so it can take me where I want to go." I cannot explain the breath of God. I cannot explain the Spirit, but I have felt its power and I know it is real. I believe it is present for you. Regardless of the circumstances in which you may ...

1018. Proper 10

Lk 10:25-37 · Col 1:1-20 · 2 Ki 2:1, 6-14 · Deut 30:9-14

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John R. Brokhoff

... of fire pulled by horses of fire. When the time comes to leave the earth, at least two things we must do to go in a blaze of glory - 1. Destination: heaven and the presence of God. 2. Legacy: What do you bequeath to those left behind? Elijah gave his spirit to Elisha. Lesson 1: Deuteronomy 30:9-14 1. Does it Pay to Obey? (30:9-10) Need: Does it "pay" to be obedient to God's laws? Is it a fact that God rewards the righteous and punishes the wicked? Our people need to see that we do not ...

1019. Advent 3

Lk 3:7-18 · Php 4:4-13 · Zeph 3:14-20

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John R. Brokhoff

... baptize with fire. When Jesus comes, he will do just that. To date maybe our baptism was only a Johannine baptism of water. We can explain Christian baptism by comparing it with fire. Outline: A baptism of fire means - A. A fire of cleansing - v. 17 B. A fire of Spirit - v. 16 Lesson 1: Zephaniah 3:14-20 1. Sing and Shout for Jesus! 3:14-18. Need: When Christ comes to us, we must express our joy. If we did not, as Jesus said about the praises sung on Palm Sunday, the very stones would cry out. Nothing ...

1020. The Ascension of Our Lord

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

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... see Jesus for themselves. For one thing, he would become some sort of ghost, or a good witch, who appears to some from time to time and not to others. And for another thing, faith that comes from hearing the Word with the help of the Holy Spirit would not exist, and the freedom of the will would be taken away from human beings. Of course, there would still be people who wouldn't believe in ghosts or ethereal figures, but the evidence of his resurrection would be overwhelming (as with Thomas) for those who ...

1021. Pentecost (Episcopal)

Isaiah 44:1-5, Psalm 104:1-35

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... ) to revitalize a "parched" (hopeless) people is especially appropriate for Pentecost. Call to Worship Leader: Without God's Spirit, we are as dust! People: WITHOUT GOD'S SPIRIT WE ARE DRY AND PARCHED! Leader: With God's Spirit, we are recreated! People: WITH GOD'S SPIRIT WE ARE REFRESHED AND RENEWED! (Based on Psalm 104) Collect Nurturing God, you have time and again poured out your life-giving Spirit upon people whose souls were dry and barren. Send us once more that Great Comforter: that, on this ...

1022. Proper 4

Matthew 7:15-23

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... Theme: Building lives on rock or sand. Pastoral Invitation to the Celebration Consider this: Begin with words similar to these. "Welcome to the Name of God, the Father, God, the Son, and God, the Holy Spirit; or if you prefer, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Spirit." You may want to continue with this litany between pastor and ministers: Pastor: We continue to celebrate. Ministers: Celebrate what? Ourselves? Others? Things? Objects? Success? Money? Pastor: No! We celebrate the Word made flesh; we ...

1023. The Deeper Meanings of The Christian Faith by Dr. Bryant M. Kirkland

Romans 8:18-27

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Leonard Mann

... us, thinking, working, performing, putting his pressure on us also. In between God’s influence upon us and public opinion working on us is the kaleidoscopic area of our own reactions that move and change with the hard facts, the influence of God’s Spirit and the impact of public opinion. In the center of all this activity is the mental process of you and me trying to form our own independent reactions and judgments. That is the excitement of existence, for everybody has his own way of looking ...

1024. Like a Dove

Mark 15:21-32

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Carl E. Zahrte

... . And the Bible says when we’re baptized, God sends us his Holy Spirit, too. Now we don’t see a dove flying around and coming down on us, but the Holy Spirit comes to us. Who can tell me what the Holy Spirit does in our hearts? What does he do in our hearts? Anybody know what the Holy Spirit does? What can’t we do by ourselves? He creates faith. The Holy Spirit creates faith. Tonight we’re going to hear about a man in whom the Holy Spirit created faith. This man didn’t see a dove, but he saw Jesus ...

1025. Mary Ann Was Born Again

Genesis 1:1-2:3

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Richard L. Eslinger

... drama of darkness and new light, death, and new life. As our Lord made his Passover from death to new life, so the candidates were baptized into Christ’s death and resurrection. Pentecost Sunday was the second of these baptismal days for the early church. The Holy Spirit was given at Pentecost and is given by God’s grace in Baptism. It is an obvious Sunday for the making of new Christians. This Sunday, the festival of the Baptism of Our Lord, is the third of those days. Because Jesus came to the Jordan ...

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