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1251. The Word Of The Lord Came To The Prophet Haggai

Haggai 1:1-15

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... is to resume it later. A few years ago our fellowship decided to order signs that directed people to our country church. The task itself was not a big one, but there were always more pressing day-to-day duties for the trustees to take care of: leaky roofs, flooded basements, broken fences, stubborn boilers. The signs were finally made after some months, and then languished while others looked into the local codes regarding the placement of signs. The actual labor involved was minimal, but it took over three ...

1252. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Matthew 6:25-34

Bulletin Aid

Wayne H. Keller

... . S. Bach, c. 1708. Charge to the Congregation (Pastor and Ministers) Do not be anxious, does not say, "Do not be concerned." It does not say, "Just pray harder, and all will work out." It does not say, "Expect others to feed, clothe, house you, that is, take care of all your needs without lifting a finger." Jesus does say that we deal with the troubles of this day, today. He is insisting that we put life in its proper perspective, now. Jesus urges us not to be anxious for what we cannot have anyway, namely ...

1253. Advent 2

Mark 1:1-8, 2 Peter 3:1-18, Isaiah 40:1-31

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E. Carver McGriff

... , I know you have many things on your mind and all, and I know that a day and a thousand years are the same to you, but these problems are getting me down. Can't you do something?" God, according to this story, replied: "Sure, Charlie. I'll take care of it tomorrow." Well, we get the point. Here again, as in an earlier passage, we find ourselves counseled to be patient. God knows our needs, but sometimes an important growth process lies ahead for us as a result of our problems. All of us preachers can think ...

1254. Gifts of Lent II: Mary Gives Her Perfume

Matthew 26:6-13

Drama

Donald Neidigk

... ready? How do you quickly prepare for the arrival of thirteen men? Martha tried. I knew it was a hopeless task, so I just welcomed Jesus as warmly as I could and sat down on the floor to listen while he taught. That really frustrated Martha. "Lord, don't you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!" I thought surely I would be in trouble. But I wasn't. Jesus hushed Martha's scolding and said I had chosen something better. How gentle he was, not really criticizing Martha ...

1255. Gifts of Lent, Ash Wednesday: A Man Gives His Donkey

Matthew 21:1-11

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Donald Neidigk

... days when Jesus raised him! It's true! Later, Lazarus even stopped by here. He was the one who invited me to join the crowd going with Jesus to Jerusalem. Even the Pharisees and Sadducees knew it was true. Some of them were there when it happened. But all they cared about were their jobs and their temple. A man is raised from the dead, and the only thing they think about is that the Romans might get upset! You can see now why it didn't take much convincing for me to loan my donkeys to Jesus when his two ...

1256. The Song Of Angels--And The Son Of God

Isaiah 9:1-7

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... played the part of Jackson Fentry, a cotton farmer who worked in the winter as the caretaker of a sawmill. He lived there in the boiler room. One night a woman expecting a baby comes to his door. She has no place to go. He invites her in and takes care of her. Her baby is born in that place. Fentry worked all night making a crib, and he takes it in to her. He sits down by the bed, looks at them, and says, "Can I hold the baby?" She hands him over. She knows she is going to die ...

1257. Proper 13

Colossians 3:1-17, Hosea 11:1-11, Luke 12:13-21

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John R. Brokhoff

... in the Old Testament (Lesson 1), Israel is pictured as Yahweh's prodigal son. Hosea sees God and the nation as a loving father and his rebellious son. As a loving father Yahweh loves Israel when a child, brought him out of slavery in Egypt, and cared for him in the wilderness. He took his child in his arms, taught him to walk, and nurtured him. In spite of this, the son was stubborn and rebellious. In consequence, the grown child is subject to discipline by returning to captivity by Assyria. But the ...

1258. Thanksgiving Day

Deuteronomy 26:1-15, John 6:25-59, Philippians 4:2-9, Psalm 100:1-5

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B. David Hostetter

... bread of eternal life. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in Christ, and the God of peace will be with you. PRAYER OF THE DAY Caring Christ, continue to call us to the table that you spread in the world, that we may receive you anew in the breaking of the bread and the sharing of the cup and be sustained in everlasting life. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Generous Creator, gracious Savior ...

1259. Proper 10

Luke 10:25-37

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Dennis Koch

... relationship) is the neediness of one. The Samaritan's advance payment for the victim's lodging (thereby insuring that he will not be enslaved for the debt) further teaches that true neighborly love does not end with the remedy of the immediate situation, but requires that care be taken that liberation will last. Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns Forth In Thy Name, O Lord, I Go Almighty God, Your Word Is Cast The Song Of God, Our Christ How Blest Are They Who Hear God's Word O God Of Love, O King ...

1260. Advent 4

Mt 1:18-25 · Rom 1:1-7 · Isa 7:10-17 · Ps 80

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... but not by him. An angel tells him to go ahead and wed Mary because this child is of the Holy Spirit. Out the window are any visions of connubial bliss. Instead, he's handed the embarrassment of a pregnant fianc‚ and the thankless job of caring for another's child. Come on, folks, let's hear it once for Joseph the Just, who humbly obeyed the message from God and faithfully discharged his responsibility as husband and father, rather than sluff it off as a bad dream. PREACHING POSSIBILITIES Lesson 1: Isaiah ...

1261. Baptism of The Lord

Mt 3:13-17 ·Acts 10:34-48 · Is 42:1-9

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Russell F. Anderson

... 3. As security is the basis for human community, so grace is the foundation of the spiritual community. We need to know that we are loved, valued and cared for before we can accomplish any good. Illustration: Ever since our health care institutions have become convinced that our political leaders intend a radical transformation of our health care delivery system, there has been a great deal of dis-ease in those institutions. Nurses, in particular, have been subjected to great pressures. They are expected to ...

1262. Epiphany 8

Mt 6:24-34 · 1 Cor 4:1-13 · Is 49:8-18 · Ps 131

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Russell F. Anderson

... of its own. Today's troubles are enough for today" (v. 34). PREACHING POSSIBILITIES Old Testament: Isaiah 49:8-18 1. Sermon Title: The Hunger And The Thirst. Sermon Angle: The prophet consoles the fallen people of Israel with the promise that God would care for their needs, they would hunger and thirst no more. The promise is not that their needs would be eliminated but that they would be satisfied. What satisfaction would food provide if we never experienced hunger? Without hunger, we would not be inclined ...

1263. Christmas 1

Galatians 3:26--4:7, Galatians 3:15-25, Colossians 3:1-17, Hebrews 2:5-18, Isaiah 61:1-11, Isaiah 63:7--64:12, Matthew 2:19-23, Matthew 2:13-18

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Russell F. Anderson

... :7-9 The prophet recalls the goodness of God when the nation was being born. He harkens back to the covenant God made with his people at Sinai and his guiding them through the wilderness. Though God punishes his people for their sins, he continues to love them, care for them, and guide them. God carries on his gracious work of salvation. Lesson 1: Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14 God placed parents in authority over their children and those who honor their parents will be blessed by God. Lesson 1: Isaiah 61:10--62:3 The ...

1264. The Babel Disaster -- You Are There

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... we have found 380 dead. There are about ahundred who somehow survived. It has been about five daysand they are finding fifty to a hundred bodies each day. Thework is far from over. I must return to the aid station. Many of the survivorsare still in need of care. FA: In light of this tragedy, what needs to happenhere? Doctor: A whole new spirit is needed. FA: I have with me a man who appears to be a mason, abricklayer. Were you a part of the construction crew? Mason: What a mess, hey? Me an' the boys been ...

1265. Children

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... character here. But I was quite a disappointment to my colleagues because of how much part I took in household matters and child care. As of this writing, I am the wife my spouse always wanted! I forgot myself the other morning and illustrated a point about ... Here on the road, though, there is no such patience. I hear comments like, "That's women's work," and "A real man does not take care of babies." Or, with a silly grin, someone will ask me if I plan to be married. Sometimes I think they don't think I like ...

1266. Those Who Mourn

Sermon

John A. Terry

... is the one whose heart is broken for the world's suffering and for his own sin, for out of his sorrow he will find the joy of God!" (Barclay) "Happy are those who have a god-like sympathy toward their fellow man. They shall have the assurance that God cares for them." (Guth, The Pulpit 12/54) "Happy are they who bear their share of the world's pain: in the long run, they will know more happiness than those who avoid it." (The Pulpit 12/59) "Blessed are those who mourn, for if they could not mourn, they ...

1267. The Babel Disaster - You Are There

Genesis 11:1-9

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... hundred bodies each day. The work is far from over. I must return to the aid station. Many of the survivors are still in need of care. FA: In light of this tragedy, what needs to happen here? Doctor: A whole new spirit is needed. FA: I have with me a man who ... it won't happen again. FA: What do you think will happen now? Contractor: When we find out who to blame, that will take care of everything. FA: Our last interview has been lined up with the pastor of this great temple. You were the driving force behind ...

1268. Church As Redemptive Community

Acts 4:32-37

Sermon

E. Carver McGriff

... . With that, the pastor started for the door. The older man followed him and, as the young man headed for his car, the man called out, "I see what you mean, Reverend. I'll see you in church." A place where hearts and souls are warmed because we care about each other, take care of each other, and make room for those who come to share the church with us whoever they may be: that's what the church was born to become. It doesn't always happen, but it can happen. Jesus always does his part. All that's needed is ...

1269. How To Plant An English Garden

Mark 4:26-29, Mark 4:30-34

Sermon

William G. Carter

... Neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God who gives the growth" (1 Corinthians 3:7). When Jesus speaks of God's kingdom, he points to God's rule in all of life. There is a gracious governance to claim. Divine care is extended over the entire creation. All heaven waits for the creatures of earth to acknowledge God's generous dominion. The affirmation will not happen, except by the work of God taking root and bearing fruit. All we can do is sow the seed, then watch and wait ...

1270. Have You Heard The Good News?

Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

John A. Stroman

... -- the porthole between this world and the next, the passageway between heaven and earth" (The Preaching Life). That was good news for the first century world and that is good news for our world. Never before had God been defined in such loving, kind, gracious, and caring terms. This was unthinkable for the first century world to whom Mark was writing his gospel. It seemed incomprehensible to those of Mark's day that the Son of God would be born of a woman in the tiny village of Bethlehem in a stable cave ...

1271. A Moment Of Decision

Mark 1:9-13

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John A. Stroman

... words for time: kairos, which means a point in time; and chronos, which means a long period of time. This is where we get our word chronology. Jesus' baptism was his kairos, a critical moment, a decisive moment. He is no longer the waiting messiah or the eldest son caring for the family business. Now, in the words of John, he is "the lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world." Jesus Begins His Ministry What does the baptism of Jesus mean for us today? One thing that stands out for us in the story of ...

1272. The Sponge And Wine

Mark 14:1--15:47

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... relief of pain. Daily the populace consumes huge doses of aspirin, barbiturates, ibuprofen, and sedatives in order to get through a normal day. Patients in hospitals are able to administer sedation to themselves intravenously. Those dying in hospices and intensive care wards are sedated sufficiently to make them immune to the pain that signals their imminent death. We applaud these advances in medicine that are capable of relieving the painful distress of patients at any level. Because of our approval of ...

1273. Those Who Mourn

Isaiah 40:1-31

Sermon

John A. Terry

1274. A Man with Leprosy

Mark 1:40-45

Sermon Aid

Richard A. Jensen

... lead us into some form of heresy! There is an important caution to preachers at this point. Preaching, after all, takes place precisely at this divine/human intersection. We speak God's word which creates new realities and calls people to faith. We need to be very careful here about our job descriptions. It is our job at this intersection to speak Christ's word with authority in our preaching. It is the Spirit's job to take that word on the long, long journey from human ear to human heart. The story is told ...

1275. MAY 29-JUNE 4

Mark 2:1-12

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RobertT D. Ingram

... day, and keep it holy," says the third of the ten commandments. Leader 3: Actually, that's the fourth commandment, not the third, but it means that we should be resting, not running around doing good everywhere. Leader 1: Do you mean that you would refuse care to those who need healing today? Congregation: Don't you remember that Jesus healed on the sabbath? Leader 1: O God, tell us again our sacred stories. Congregation: Melt our hard hearts with your deeds of love. Leader 1: This is Sunday, the day of the ...

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