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1126. Don’t Get Into Things!

Luke 24:50-53

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... ahead of Jesus. Disciples are followers — and no one can follow if they have run off ahead of their leader. When Moms and Dads warn the kids “don’t get into things” it is because they know that children do not yet have the tools and talents to navigate the dangers of this world. The same concern and compassion for his children had Jesus order his disciples to sit still and sit tight in Jerusalem, until the coming of the Holy Spirit. Once empowered, once united by the Holy Spirit, these “children ...

1127. How Can I Know God's Will?

Acts 1:12-26

Sermon

King Duncan

... are many desirable benefits that come only through failure. This is important. Everyone makes bad decisions sometimes. Don’t assume that because you are successful that you are in the center of God’s will. You may have only been lucky. Or maybe you are more talented or more intelligent than those who have not been so successful. And just because you fail at something doesn’t mean you are outside God’s will. The cross on which Christ died can hardly be considered a symbol of success. It is a symbol ...

1128. Don’t Be Childish, Do Be Child-like

Romans 8:1-17

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... actual adulthood. We “how come?” the “toys” of others — the bigger house, flashier car, discretionary income, lavish lifestyle of those living in a higher income bracket. We “how come” a friend’s stunning good looks, or a co-workers talents and successes. Poet Sylvia Plath, who never was a commercial success, “how come-d” poet Adrienne Rich's popularity and influence. Plath even admitted: "Occasionally I retch quietly in the wastebasket." Gore Vidal put it bluntly: “Every time a friend ...

1129. Cooperation with God

Mark 4:26-34

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Ron Lavin

... ?" said the Iowa farmer. "I used to have a car like that too." Big is not necessarily beautiful. Small can be beautiful. Cooperation with God is the key, whether we are in small towns or big cities; working smaller jobs or larger ones; using fewer gifts or having a ten-talent arsenal from which to draw. Cooperation with God in Christ is the key.

1130. Fit the Picture

Luke 4:21-30

Sermon

Cynthia Cowen

... home to set up a carpenter's shop and follow in Joseph's footsteps. He'd grown way beyond their expectations. He did not fit into the picture of the hometown boy making good, so they drove him out. God gives each of you gifts and talents to use in building his kingdom. However, you might think that God cannot use you because "you know you." You might feel incapable of doing a certain job. You might feel ill-qualified or lacking experience. Take for example, Moses, who was considered the greatest prophet ...

1131. There’s Still Time

Mt 6:1-2, 5-6

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... sleeps, Mother Superior creates a wonderful dress from scratch, while telling Mary about how, as a child, she had worked for one of the finest designers in Paris, and dreamed of creating her own line of clothing. Indeed she admits she probably had the talent for it. Aghast, Mary asks her how she could have left a promising career as a fashion designer. The reply: "I found something better." Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Back in 1975, Dr. Graydon F. Snyder, known to his students ...

1132. Sit Up and Speak!

Luke 7:11-17

Sermon

Arley K. Fadness

... man, I say to you, rise!" Some remember Mark Dayton. Mark Dayton experienced his "Dark Night of the Soul" as was reported in the Star Tribune Sunday magazine some years back. Mark Dayton, a young man, a rich man, politically ambitious, and a talented man, fell to the bottom. He ran for the US Senate in 1982 and lost. Soon thereafter his marriage to Alida Rockfeller collapsed, and he endured a bout with alcoholism. One day, Mark Dayton found himself in the balcony of Westminster Church in Mineapolis ...

1133. Don’t Be Afraid

Luke 12:32-40

Sermon

... we given thee." Help us not to dismiss your words as naive or as a message meant for others but instead help us to see where it is that we put our treasure and where our heart follows. May we choose wisely where we put our money and our talents and our time and may these be used more and more for the sake of your kingdom where you live with the Father and the Holy Spirit, world without end. Amen. 1. For a more complete version of this story see: Heather Forest, Wisdom Tales (Little Rock, Arkansas: August ...

1134. The Trouble With Stables

Luke 2:1-14 (15-20)

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... church, good training in the home, a sound set of values. She did well in school and was one of those who might be voted "Most Likely to Succeed." One could easily have pictured her future as one that would hold a successful career, a bright and talented husband, a beautiful home, handsome children, and all the rest. But time marches on. She has become an independent young lady with ideas of her own. She meets a fellow who is somewhat less than her mom and dad might have hoped for — no job, no education ...

1135. The Body of Christ

1 Corinthians 12:12-31a

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... . There are times as I watch some of the professional athletes on television I wish that I could be them, playing games and making megabucks at it. Great life, but I realize that I cannot live that life: I am too old, too fat, too slow, and too lacking in talent. Still, it's a nice dream. Have you ever wished you were not something you are? I confess that I do. There are times when I begin a week, look at my calendar, see how much there is to do, and I wish that I were doing something else. You ...

1136. Risky Business

Acts 9:1-6 (7-20)

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... to many others. For Ananias, for Christians of his generation, on down to Christians in the Middle East in our own generation, the risk is life itself. For those of us in the "Christian" west, the risk is our investment of time and talent and treasure. The heart of our day-to-day faith is not safety and security. Instead, it is what Dorothy Day called "precarity." In the mind of most, precarity (or precariousness) is an uncomfortable state of uncertainty and even danger. It also suggests dependence ...

1137. The Locust Years

Joel 2:23-32

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... . John Newton returned to England and entered a ministry that was to last 44 years. They say he was a good preacher - very plain spoken, understandable, and with a wealth of illustrative material from his years at sea. But God had given John Newton one very special talent, and one that blesses the church even today. Among other memorable hymns, Newton wrote, Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound That saved a wretch like me; I once was lost but now am found, Was blind but now I see.[2] Is God more faithful to ...

1138. Advent 2

Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79, Luke 3:1-20, Philippians 1:3-11

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... , to put nutritious food on our tables, and to entertain ourselves. People: And then the world takes so much from us. Leader: At the same time, there are men and women in our town who need basic supplies for their survival. People: We will give our time, talents, and moneys to support this place and to provide for people in need. Doxology While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks (v. 6) All glory be to God on high, And to the earth be peace; Good will to all from highest heaven Begin and never cease! Begin and ...

1139. Ascension

Psalm 47:1-9, Luke 24:44-53, Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23

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Julia Ross Strope

... o’er. Shall our hearts forget his promise, “I am with you ever more”? Prayer Of Thanksgiving For the stories of Jesus and for the wonders of life, we are grateful. For the places of God — up and down, in and out — we rejoice! For money, talents, and jobs we are thankful. Amen. Intercessory Prayers God of Up — we have been taught that “up” is positive and that “down” is negative. Yet at the same time we declare that all the world has been declared “good.” As we walk the way of Jesus ...

1140. Easter 2

Psalm 118:14-29, Psalm 150:1-6, John 20:19-31, Acts 5:27-32, Revelation 1:4-8

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... that God is still creating and welcomes us to participate to make heaven available on earth. Through life and death, God is with us. Offertory Statement Jesus came and went about blessing and healing. We are a bit more limited! We can share our talents and our moneys to spread around goodness. Share as you can. Doxology "Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow" Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures here below. Praise God, above ye heavenly hosts. Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost ...

1141. Good Gossip

James 3:1-12

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

One of the most popular shows from last season is returning this fall with ads asking potential audiences, “What would you do if your weren’t ‘handicapped’ by sight?” “The Voice” is a talent show that keeps the judges in the dark, so to speak. It requires them to judge all the contestants only on the quality of their voices. The judges’ backs are turned and they never see the performer. Power, poise, presence, emotion, erudition, excitement — it all has to be conveyed to ...

1142. Easter 7

Psalm 97:1-12, John 17:20-26, Acts 16:16-34, Revelation 22:12-14

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Julia Ross Strope

... of all the world. We believe that God is still creating and welcomes us to participate to make heaven available on earth Through life and death, God is with us. Offertory Statement Jesus came and went about blessing and healing. We can share our talents and our moneys to spread goodness. Share as you can. Doxology "Angels We Have Heard On High" Gloria in excelsis Deo! Gloria in excelsis Deo! Prayer Of Thanksgiving Energy of the Universe — we are grateful for food, money, and time to share. Work through ...

1143. Easter Day

Psalm 118:1-2, Isaiah 65:17-25, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-9, Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... From Whom All Blessings Flow" Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise God, all creatures here below. Praise God, above you heavenly hosts. Creator, Christ, and Holy Ghost. Prayer Of Thanksgiving Living God — We are yours, body, mind, and soul. Use our talents and skills to enrich all the world. Amen. Intercessory Prayers God of high and low places, our joy runs wild this morning. The days are longer and the moon rises more leisurely. Our delight comes from the playful, childlike part of ourselves ...

1144. Epiphany 2

Psalm 36:5-10, Isaiah 62:1-5, John 2:1-11, 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

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Julia Ross Strope

... the encouragement to live as faithful disciples of Jesus and to struggle for justice and peace for all creatures. Together, we have an insistent voice, proclaiming that there can be a “kingdom of heaven.” Offertory Statement With tithes and offerings, with money and talents, we care for this building and reach out to neighbors with joy and kindness. Doxology "Now Thank We All Our God" Now thank we all our God with hearts and hands and voices, Who wondrous things hath done in whom this world rejoices ...

1145. Epiphany 5

Psalm 138:1-8, Isaiah 6:1-8 (9-13), Luke 5:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

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Julia Ross Strope

... hymn, When I teach your loving ways, let my heart add its Amen. Let each cherished outward rite thus reflect your inward light. Prayer Of Thanksgiving Great God — in gratitude for your loving presence, we give you our whole selves! Use us and our talents and our money to make your grace tangible on our street. Amen. Intercessory Prayers Thank you, Creating God, for the mysteries of the universe. Help us participate with you in protecting them from human greed and debris. Thank you, Creating God, for the ...

1146. Epiphany

Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14, Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12, Ephesians 3:1-12

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Julia Ross Strope

... men seeking a king is our story; we seek Divine affirmation and guidance. The baby they found is our vulnerable and growing experience with the Holy. The secret they kept is our personal promises to the invisible Spirit. The gifts they offered are our talents, our resources, and our loyalty. Their journey back to their own cities is our journey across this earth, aware of being surrounded by Holy Spirit and desiring to make this world a kinder place. We are not alone. God surrounds us and we are content ...

1147. Lent 2

Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Psalm 27:1-14, Luke 13:31-35, Philippians 3:17--4:1

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Julia Ross Strope

... light in our culture and identifying it as goodness from God is one of our tasks. Hearing voices that proclaim justice and living by them is our task, too. Sharing what we have to make life better for others is also our work. Our energies, our moneys, our talents, and our time enable us to be faithful. Doxology "O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High" All glory to the living God for love so deep, so high, so broad; The Trinity whom we adore forever and forever more. Prayer Of Thanksgiving We thank you for ...

1148. Proper 5

1 Kings 17:8-24, Psalm 30:1-12; 146:1-10, Luke 7:11-17, Galatians 1:11-24

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Julia Ross Strope

... about the meaning of life and Mystery. We are challenged to know ourselves and to relate to God. We are soothed during the painful parts of life and in good times, we share our rejoicings! Hurrah! Yippee! Hallelujah! Offertory Statement With your own language, your own talents, and your own moneys, you can respond with generosity so that tangible goodness continues in this place. Doxology "The Lone, Wild Bird" The ends of earth are in God’s hand, The sea’s dark deep and far-off land. And I am yours! I ...

1149. Proper 7

1 Kings 19:1-15a, Psalm 42 and 43, Isaiah 65:1-9, Luke 8:26-39, Galatians 3:23-29

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Julia Ross Strope

... deep and far-off land. And I am yours! I rest in you. Great Spirit, come, and rest in me. Prayer Of Thanksgiving God of Elijah and Us — thank you for being with us as guiding whispers. Thank you for this money and for the talents gathered here. Amen. Intercessory Prayers God of Fire and Rock — in sound waves and visual images, in drama and conversation, we experience your life-changing activity. For those of us in pain, speak encouragement; for those of us struggling with disease, speak healing; for ...

1150. Proper 8

1 Kings 19:15-16, 19-21, 2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14, Psalm 16:1-11; 77:1-2, 11-20, Luke 9:51-62, Galatians 5:1, 13-25

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Julia Ross Strope

... and far-off land. And I am yours! I rest in you. Great Spirit, come, and rest in me. Prayer Of Thanksgiving Holy One — we are grateful for the resources that make ministry possible on this street. Thank you for this money and for the talents gathered here. Amen. Intercessory Prayers God of the Stranger — we have all been aliens in one place or another, at one time or another. So while we are thankful for this country, we pray for people who attempt to better their lives by crossing borders illegally ...

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