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1101. A Long Obedience In The Same Direction

Matthew 3:13-17

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Mark Radecke

... -intending parents to hurry up, grow up, move on to the next stage of development and excel all the while (and anything less than the 90th percentile is an embarrassment). The consequence: children are robbed of one of God's most precious gifts -- the unique and irreplaceable gift of their own childhood. The message the child receives: "What I am is no good. They'll love me when I make them proud." (2) The idea of a life-long commitment has become almost unfathomable. The "now" -- the present moment -- is ...

1102. The Breath Of God

John 20:19-23

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Marc Kolden

... of sins means that God seeks the lost, welcomes back the prodigal, binds up the poor and brokenhearted. Forgiveness of sins means that God in Christ proves to be trustworthy by never letting go of us, so that we can trust again. Jesus sends his followers with the gift of the Holy Spirit to save the world by forgiving sins. He really seems to be taking a chance by doing it this way. "If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven them; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." God acts now ...

1103. The Sure Foundation

Matthew 7:15-23, Matthew 7:24-29

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Marc Kolden

... day with all kinds of blessings and promises. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." "Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." These are not virtues demanded of us; they are gifts given to us; they are promises. They are what we receive as we follow Jesus. His righteousness will fill us; his mercy will make us merciful; his peace will make us peacemakers. Jesus himself is the primary promise and ...

1104. The Season Of Sacred Stories

Mark 1:9-15

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Elaine M. Ward

... -old refused. Jesus smiled, and this time Jesus waited. Slowly, cautiously, she came and crawled up into his lap. "All children need daddies," he said, putting his arms around her. "I am sorry your daddy was killed. I cannot bring him back now, but I have a gift for you. Reach into my pocket." Tenatively, shyly, she put her hand into the pocket of his robe and found the gifts of imagination and trust and clasped them to her heart, no longer alone. Nor would she ever be alone again, for no one could take the ...

1105. Prayers for Memorial Day, Election, Thanksgiving

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Rolland R. Reece

... faulty as they may be, and transform them through the power of the Holy Spirit that they may serve your purposes among all humankind. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen. Sometimes, O Sovereign God, when we look at the meagerness of our gifts and abilities, we wonder what help we can possibly bring to meet the great needs of mankind. What wisdom can we share with the Arab and Israeli nations embroiled in hostilities and disputes that go back centuries? What resources can we share with former Communist ...

1106. Wedding: Eternal Love

1 Corinthians 13:1-13

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Derl G. Keefer

... like you haven't. "Love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth." It is in the safety of your love for each other that you can come face to face with your own human frailties and still know that you are accepted. Let the God-given gift of forgiveness be offered often in your marriage and in your home. God-given gift, I said. That, finally, is the key to eternal love. It isn't easy. It isn't natural. But it is possible, at least in part. Eternal love is a ...

1107. Outlook Determines Outcome

Acts 1:1-11

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Rodney Thomas Smothe

... that have held them in bondage. You will be my witnesses to these changing relationships. Tell the people of the things that you now know. But wait, don't go out until you receive the power of the Holy Spirit within you. You must know that this gift from the Father will be present with you and others who believe. Pray and wait for the power. Don't let your thoughts stray from the promise. Remember, your outlook will determine the outcome of this movement. As disciples you must remember that the power of the ...

1108. Five Thousand For Lunch In Galilee

Luke 9:10-17

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Maurice A. Fetty

... generous, sharing life of the coming kingdom. But let us remember she is an example not only for the rich, but also for the poor. Very often the poor attempt to excuse themselves from sharing and loving, but there is no such excuse in the Bible. God can bless the gifts of the poor as well as the rich. The disciples found the small boy with five barley loaves and a couple of fish; "But what is that among so many," they said to Jesus. But the boy, poor as he was, was willing to share, and with Jesus' blessing ...

1109. Proper 22

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

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John R. Brokhoff

... to be and do, but we need to see also what God has given us that we can fulfill his expectations. Outline: To whom much is given and required a. What we have going for us 1. Paul's confidence v. 4. 2. Family background of faith v. 5. 3. Gift of the Spirit of ordination v. 6. b. What is expected of us 1. Rekindle the Spirit v. 6. 2. Overcome timidity with courage v. 7. 3. Suffer for Christ v. 8. 4. Guard the truth v. 14. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 137 "There we sat down ...

1110. Palm Sunday

Isaiah 50:1-11, Psalm 118:1-29, Psalm 31:1-24, Philippians 2:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, Luke 22:66--23:25

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B. David Hostetter

... we bring varies with the marketplace, but the eternal value of your church's work remains constant as you enable us to serve you in the power of the Spirit. Evermore give us abounding grace through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION No gift of ours can match the gift you have given us in Christ, giving God, but our offerings are an expression of our need to serve you, faithfully and humbly. Amen. PSALM 118:1-2,19-29 O give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his steadfast love endures forever ...

1111. Epiphany 4

Luke 4:14-30

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Dennis Koch

... before you formed us in the womb and that you have sent us into the world with a purpose. You have told us that every believer is an essential part of the Body of Christ and that every person has special gifts for the benefit of the kingdom. You have told us that love is the greatest gift of all and you have demonstrated the power of your love through the life, death and resurrection of your son. Your love is far beyond our comprehension! Only your love can soften our resistance to the truth and set us on ...

1112. The Breath Of God

John 20:19-23

Sermon

Marc Kolden

1113. Baptism of The Lord

Mt 3:13-17 ·Acts 10:34-48 · Is 42:1-9

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Russell F. Anderson

... . Jesus' baptism was one such time. Through this act, Jesus was indicating his willingness to yield his life in obedience to the Father. In the moment of self-surrender, a voice from heaven confirmed the Father's favor, which was made tangible through the gift of the Holy Spirit. While Christ's baptism did not have the same significance as our baptism, there are points of commonality. Both baptisms are acts of obedience through which the baptized experience grace and favor. It is an affirmation that is both ...

1114. The Honor Of A Limp

Genesis 32:22-32

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... lives with a pat on the head and a murmured assurance that our lives do not really matter. On the contrary, God gives us this life that we might indeed make something of it. Our lives do matter. Life is worth striving for if the struggle is aimed at the gifts of God. The life we live does make a difference in the world when it is a life lived under the grace of God. The decisions we make, the actions we take, have cosmic significance when they are undertaken before God. And so we are called by God to live ...

1115. Epiphany 2

Jn 1:29-42 · 1 Cor 1:1-9 · Is 49:1-7 · Ps 27

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Russell F. Anderson

... addresses the church as those who are likewise set apart by God and called to be saints. The One who called them is faithful and would preserve them in faith until the day when the Lord Jesus appeared in kingdom power, supplying them richly with all the spiritual gifts they would need in the interim. All Christians have a call to be God's saints and some have a further call to be apostles, teachers and the like, but it is God who supplies the spirit and strength to fulfill that call. Gospel: John 1:29-42 ...

1116. Sixth Sunday After the Epiphany

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Russell F. Anderson

... at the altar is an attempt of reconciliation with God (conflict management) but Jesus insists that we return to the primary arena of that conflict, our relationships with our neighbors, and seek reconciliation there before we offer our gift at the place of worship. Righteous To The Core. People sometimes say: "He's rotten to the core." That pessimistic assessment is not accurate if it means that humans are bereft of all goodness and are completely corrupt. It is accurate if it means that sin emanates from ...

1117. The Merciful

Sermon

John A. Terry

... is the spirit of the little boy who was protesting having to take a bath. His mother said, "You have dirt all over you. Don't you want to be clean?" The little boy inquired, "Can't you just dust me?" Mercy is a gift that can be taken most seriously or very lightly. Mercy is a great gift not because it takes sin lightly, but because it takes it so seriously. A pastor told me how a member of the congregation he was serving had gone out one Friday night, gotten drunk, chased a young lady down an alley, and was ...

1118. The Merciful

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

John A. Terry

1119. Spirit and Life

John 6:25-59, John 6:60-71

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RobertT D. Ingram

... RESPONSES TO THE WORD Have the worshipers join in affirming their faith using the affirmation printed above. Have the worshipers pray the prayer printed above. Enjoy a holy communion with the emphasis upon surrendering all human control simply to receive the heavenly gift that God offers in Jesus Christ. This emphasis can be made in the sermon, the hymns and prayers, and even the words with which the worshipers are invited to receive the sacrament. VISUALS Ask the seamstresses in the congregation to make a ...

1120. Leading as Loving

Sermon

Robert Noblett

... have been heard, with the responsibility for final decisions resting squarely upon the bride and groom. That’s what leadership is all about helping a group move from one point to another in a fair, well-oiled manner. To enable that is to serve. It is a gift always sorely needed in the body of Christ. Involved with the People “The time came when King David and his men set out ...” (2 Samuel 5:6 TEV) Too, leadership is a partnership in which both the leader and the led roll up their sleeves and get ...

1121. Christmas 1

Isaiah 61:10–62:3, Luke 2:21-40, Galatians 3:23–4:7, Colossians 3:12-21

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Russell F. Anderson

... . 28). He not only embraced this little one as his Messiah but he lifted him up to God in worship and to the world in witness, as did Anna. To be a Christian involves the same steps. Embracing Jesus in faith; then lifting him in thanksgiving to God for the gift of salvation and lifting him in witness to others as the fulfillment of our hopes. Outline: 1. To be a Christian means to lift up Jesus Christ in faith, as did Simeon. 2. Then lift up Christ in worship (v. 28) and 3. Lift him up in witness (vv. 29 ...

1122. Fourth Sunday In Advent - Joy!

Luke 1:46-56, Luke 1:39-45

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David M. Oliver

... AND OFFERING OFFERTORY ANTHEM "The Manger Medley" PRAYER OF CONFESSION Gracious and forgiving God, in this Advent Season we are called upon to set aside time to worship you and make new commitments. We need to take time to turn from our sin, reflect on your gifts to us, and consider how we might best dedicate ourselves to you once again. Forgive us for being consumed with other agenda that pushes you to the margins of our lives. Today, it is our privilege to rejoice in your holy name. Cleanse the thoughts ...

1123. First Sunday In Christmastide

John 15:1-17

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David M. Oliver

... 23). Christians who are growing in faith, who are learning more about what it means to serve Christ and serve others using their gifts, those who bear witness to their faith in word and deed, those with a sense of God's purpose and call in their ... a desire for improvement in your worship attendance and participation in the life of the church? Where are you serving the Lord, using the unique gifts he has given you? Are you giving a tithe, ten percent of your income, to the work of the Lord as a tangible way of ...

1124. And Now, We Thank You, Our God

1 Chronicles 29:1-9

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Clement E. Lewis

... : "And Now, We Thank You, Our God" These words from 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 are some of the most powerful and impressive to be found in scripture. They are uplifting and magnificent. They were said by David to bless the Lord as the people came bringing their gifts to assure the building of a house for God. They are well worth our sincere thought as we come to the observance of Thanksgiving in this nation, in the spirit in which it was first done on December 4, 1619, and has been regularly done since it was ...

1125. Easter 3

Luke 24:36-49, Psalm 4:1-8

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B. David Hostetter

... would we be without you? What future could we anticipate without your leading? We worship you, God of all nations. We follow you, loving Messiah. We welcome you, indwelling Spirit. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Risen Christ, give us faith to see that it is into your hands we offer our gifts and that it is your feet we follow when we go out so serve others in the Spirit of love. Amen. PSALM 4 Answer me when I call, O God of my right! You gave me room when I was in distress. Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer ...

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