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Antonyms: bad feeling, acrimony, animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, bitterness, detestation, disgust, dislike, disrelish, enmity, friction, grievances, grudges, hatred, hostility, loathing, malevolence, malice

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1276. Epiphany 5

Psalm 112:1-10, Isaiah 58:1-14, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20

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

... be a reference to God as light, as he is referred to frequently in the Old Testament, or it could be a reference to the godly person. This ambiguity is carried through into the second line of v. 4. If the light is a description of God, then the qualities of "graciousness, mercy, and righteousness" also refer to God. The RSV has interpreted the verse this way and thus added the words, "the LORD" to v. 4b . You should note that these words do not occur in the Hebrew text, and are eliminated in the NRSV. Light ...

1277. Lent 2

Psalm 121:1-8, Genesis 12:1-8, Romans 4:1-25, John 3:1-21

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

... and "evil." The passage makes a profound statement that is highly relevant for our lives. Orthodoxy is not the key to being a Christian; rather, God expects an inseparable bonding of orthodoxy and orthopraxis, solid belief with sound practice. Eternal life is a quality of existence that has its beginning in this life in anticipation of another life. Eternal life came because of what God has done in Jesus Christ. Christians live by forming life out of a belief that Jesus guides and empowers all of existence ...

1278. Lent 3

Jn 4:5-42 · Rom 5:1-11 · Ex 17:1-7 · Ps 95

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

... word studies in relation to this passage, since it is loaded with significant theological terminology. Such a tactic may unpack much of the meaning of this text, but it will also render Paul's thinking fairly static, whereas in fact he is expressing the dynamic quality of Christian life in these verses. Thus we need to create a sense of motion that will impart some of Paul's own energy to our congregations when reflecting on this passage. Paul starts with the present, saying that we are justified by faith ...

1279. Lent 5

John 11:1-45 · Romans 8:6-11 · Ezekiel 37:1-14 · Psalm 130

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

... a powerful psalm. The setting of the psalm is ambiguous. Yet two things are clear. First, the psalmist is at a great distance from God. And, second, the speaker is painfully self-conscious of just how alienated he or she is from God. Thus there is a desperate quality to the opening petitions. Structure. Psalm 130 separates into four parts. Verses 1-3 move quickly through a cry for help (vv. 1-2), a confession of sin (v. 2), and the realization of grace in God (v. 3). The remainder of the psalm moves out of ...

1280. Palm/Passion Sunday

Mt 26:14-27:66 · Php 2:5-11 · Isa 50:4-9a · Ps 31

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

... and intelligence. This is the "mind of Christ" of which Paul speaks in the epistle, the gentleness of Christ to which he refers inI Cor. 10:1. There may be times when we experience God's dealings with us as violent, but for most people, most of the time, the quality of God's way is gentle. In the Passion, it is the gentle God who suffers violence. Holy Week begins with the choice of a donkey and a foal, to remind us of the way that God deals with us. It is the way of George Herbert's prayer, "Gentleness ...

1281. Pentecost

John 20:19-23, Acts 2:14-41, Acts 2:1-13, Psalm 104:1-35, Numbers 11:4-35

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

... elders) and the surprises of God (Eldad and Medad). Too often the charismatic power of God is set over against institutional structures of the Church. This dichotomy is not an accident, since an essential aspect of the Spirit is its unpredictability. Such a quality means that established structures can be undermined. Or, as the writer of John tells us, the Spirit blows where it will, thus it cannot be contained within set boundaries. The manner in which Moses is idealized in Numbers 11:24-30 is helpful ...

1282. Proper 6

Matthew 10:1-42, Matthew 9:35-38, Romans 5:1-11, Psalm 116:1-19, Genesis 18:1-15

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

1283. Proper 7

Psalm 86:1-17, Romans 6:1-14, Matthew 10:1-42, Genesis 21:8-21

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

... and freedom. When approaching this powerful but difficult text, we remember that Paul is not evangelizing the Romans. He is standing alongside them and (1) calling up their past and (2) reminding them of their future, in order (3) to speak to them about the quality of their lives in the present. Grace, hope, and freedom are respectively the themes of these times. In preaching we may need to develop a temporal scheme similar to Paul's and, then, talk of the times by using metaphors and images appropriate to ...

1284. Proper 8

Matthew 10:1-42, Romans 6:15-23, Psalm 13:1-6, Genesis 22:1-19

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

... and the "son" could also be identified as the same referents, in which case Abraham is simply stating the opening divine command that the son will be the lamb for this sacrifice and that God will see it. The repetition in vv. 13 and 14 has none of the ominous quality of vv. 4, 8, because these verses occur after God stops the sacrifice of Isaac in vv. 11-12. Now when Abraham "lifts up his eyes and sees" it is not the impending location of a child sacrifice, but a substitute for the boy in the form of a ram ...

1285. Proper 12

Genesis 29:15-30, Matthew 13:31-35, Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:47-52, Romans 8:28-39, Psalm 105:1-45

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

... Setting. Psalm 128 is usually characterized as a Wisdom Psalm. It begins with the wisdom saying or maxim in v. 1, which almost sounds like a beatitude from the gospel of Matthew. This beatitude is followed by two addresses that encourage the worshiper to embody the qualities of fear or reverence that were praised in the opening verse. Structure. Psalm 128 can be separated into three parts: the beatitude in v. 1, a priestly address to the worshiper in vv. 2-4, and a divine blessing in vv. 5-6. The psalm can ...

1286. Proper 17

Exodus 3:1-22, Matthew 16:21-28, Romans 12:9-21, Psalm 105:1-45

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

... reassurance that is given throughout the call narratives. This reassurance requires a second look from us because it is neither a guarantee of success nor a psychological pat on the back. God does not respond to Moses by telling him that he has innate qualities of leadership that simply must be brought out. Rather, the reassurance is a divine commitment to share the risk of the one being called. Thus following a call from God means that we will never be alone, even though we may fail. Different biblical ...

1287. Proper 20

Exodus 16:1-36, Matthew 20:1-16, Philippians 1:12-30, Psalm 105:1-45

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

... . Second, the setting has shifted in Exodus 16 from Egypt and its outer boundaries to the wilderness itself. Israel is no longer fleeing from Pharaoh as was the case at the Reed Sea, and the absence of this motif allows us to focus more sharply on the quality of Israel's faith in following God on this journey. As a result, the primary conflict in Exodus 16 is not between God and some other power (either Pharaoh or the sea) in order to determine who will have control over Israel. Rather, the conflict is in ...

1288. Proper 23

Psalm 106:1-48, Philippians 4:2-9, Matthew 22:1-14, Exodus 32:1-33:6

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

... It matters what the Egyptians think of God, so much so that God is willing to change his plans in the light of it. The second reason has to do with the divine character, which is that God is fundamentally gracious. It is because of this essential quality of God that Moses is able to implore God to remember past promises. And the result is that God is willing to change his mind and opt for grace, even though the situation demands judgment. Exodus 32:1-14 presents a provocative message for preaching, because ...

1289. Turning Jesus Down

John 4:5-42

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John N. Brittain

... have been designed in response to consumer surveys. In several Midwestern suburban areas the surveys have had similar results. People want the church to provide a good community center with an excellent gym and Nautilus-caliber training equipment; they want quality affordable day care and after school care for children; they want a variety of self-help and support groups; and they want sermons dealing with timely issues like money management and enhancing self-esteem. What they do not want are worship ...

1290. Do You Have It

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... seems to be linked to the concept of generosity, even as God's goodness generously provides for God's people. Earlier in Ephesians it is said that God "has made us, created in Christ Jesus for good works" (2:10). "Righteousness" is likewise a divine quality, but here is used to describe the transformed nature of a disciple, one who has put their trust in Jesus' atoning work on the cross and so gained "righteousness" before God. The "true" describes right-living as opposed to "false" living. The "true" is a ...

1291. Getting a Handle on Our Faith

John 11:1-16

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Leonard Sweet

... S. company-operated stores to teach, educate, and share our love of coffee, and the art of espresso. An in doing so, we will begin to elevate the Starbucks Experience for our customers. We are passionate about our coffee. And we will revisit our standards of quality that are the foundation for the trust that our customers have in our coffee and in all of us. Howard Schultz insisted that this re-plumbing was designed to reconnect the company to the “soul of the past.” “This is not about training,” he ...

1292. Roll out the Green Carpet

Matthew 21:1-11

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Leonard Sweet

... Culture: Our 2500-Year-Long Fascination with the World’s Most Talkative Bird (Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2004),41: Using a parrot as an evangelist in the medieval context grows out of a tradition that endows the bird with miraculous qualities and sacred connotations. In the anonymous Latin verse narrative called “Ecbasis Captivi” (c.1150) , “the lion, king of beasts, has fallen ill. The fox undertakes to cure the lion and to govern his realm during his illness. As the lion ...

1293. When Do You Feel God's Pleasure?

Matthew 3:13-17

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James W. Moore

... impression! I was just a high school kid who came in to “listen to Dr. Moore talk,” and he showed me a great deal of caring and genuine warmth. Over the next year and a half, I realized that so many people at the church showed the same qualities… I mentioned it to a friend in the Pure Sound Youth Choir and he told me… ‘Patrick, that’s what faith is.’ (Finally) I joined the church and got involved. This letter… is my way of saying thank you. Because of the authentic, unabashed faith and love ...

1294. What's So Great about Going to Church

Isaiah 6:1-8

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James W. Moore

... church-goers are more loving, more generous, more caring, more gracious, more moral, more honest, more accepting of others. They are less-prejudiced, more committed to family life and more involved in working and serving out in the community to improve the quality of life for everybody and especially for the less fortunate. Why is that? It’s because no institution in the world teaches love and compassion like the church does. Remember that famous Mother Teresa quote. Someone asked her how she could find ...

1295. Not Always A Saint

Luke 24:13-35

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Brett Blair

... and 12th centuries his writings were more widely read than any other. And that was 400 to 700 years after his death. But he was not always a saint. Before he was converted at age 29 he lived to fulfill every lust and pleasure. But Augustine had one great quality that saved his pitiful life—a praying mother. She never gave up on him until one day he stopped long enough to listen to the voices around him. Augustine had just heard a sermon by Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan. We are told in public speaking and ...

1296. Abundant Life

John 10:1-21

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King Duncan

... some of your stuff. That’s what your house is--a place to keep your stuff while you go out and get more stuff. Sometimes you’ve got to move--got to get a bigger house. Why? No room for your stuff anymore.” This is not a uniquely American quality, of course. I read about a busload of Russian shoppers heading for Poland who refused to interrupt their trip when one of them died of a heart attack. Instead of turning back to bury the corpse, they left it on the back seat of the bus and continued into ...

1297. Traits of an Effective Leader

John 10:1-30

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Staff

What are the traits of an effective shepherd? Many traits could be listed. I like what Dwight D. Eisenhower said, "In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence. Hence the supreme quality of a leader is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, on a football field, in an army, or in an office. If a man's associates find him guilty of phoniness, if they find that he lacks ...

1298. The Power of Testimony

John 4:1-26

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Mark R. Smith

... , for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is truly the Saviour of the world.’ This is the Word of God for the people of God… Businesses have known about it for years. Many people have bought products because of its alluring quality. The church has known about it as well. But while business has continued to take advantage of its effectiveness, the church has somehow let its advantages slide to the wayside. It has the power to simply help others reach a decision, or it can profoundly shape ...

1299. 2 Corinthians 1: 11-13

2 Corinthians 1:1-11

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Leonard Sweet

... peace.” Paul promises the Corinthians that as they learn to live according to these directives, “the god of love and peace will be with you.” Experiencing this God is not the result of their own actions, but rather because the divine qualities of “love” and “peace” are available as resources for the Corinthians in their own struggles to live in peace and harmony with each other. Those who are genuinely “in Christ” participate in divine love and peace, and so must extend those gifts ...

1300. 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

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1276. Epiphany 5

Psalm 112:1-10, Isaiah 58:1-14, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20

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

1277. Lent 2

Psalm 121:1-8, Genesis 12:1-8, Romans 4:1-25, John 3:1-21

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

1278. Lent 3

Jn 4:5-42 · Rom 5:1-11 · Ex 17:1-7 · Ps 95

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

1279. Lent 5

John 11:1-45 · Romans 8:6-11 · Ezekiel 37:1-14 · Psalm 130

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

1280. Palm/Passion Sunday

Mt 26:14-27:66 · Php 2:5-11 · Isa 50:4-9a · Ps 31

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

1281. Pentecost

John 20:19-23, Acts 2:14-41, Acts 2:1-13, Psalm 104:1-35, Numbers 11:4-35

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

1282. Proper 6

Matthew 10:1-42, Matthew 9:35-38, Romans 5:1-11, Psalm 116:1-19, Genesis 18:1-15

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

1283. Proper 7

Psalm 86:1-17, Romans 6:1-14, Matthew 10:1-42, Genesis 21:8-21

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

1284. Proper 8

Matthew 10:1-42, Romans 6:15-23, Psalm 13:1-6, Genesis 22:1-19

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

1285. Proper 12

Genesis 29:15-30, Matthew 13:31-35, Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:47-52, Romans 8:28-39, Psalm 105:1-45

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

1286. Proper 17

Exodus 3:1-22, Matthew 16:21-28, Romans 12:9-21, Psalm 105:1-45

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

1287. Proper 20

Exodus 16:1-36, Matthew 20:1-16, Philippians 1:12-30, Psalm 105:1-45

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

1288. Proper 23

Psalm 106:1-48, Philippians 4:2-9, Matthew 22:1-14, Exodus 32:1-33:6

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

1289. Turning Jesus Down

John 4:5-42

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John N. Brittain

1290. Do You Have It

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

1291. Getting a Handle on Our Faith

John 11:1-16

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

1292. Roll out the Green Carpet

Matthew 21:1-11

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

1293. When Do You Feel God's Pleasure?

Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon

James W. Moore

1294. What's So Great about Going to Church

Isaiah 6:1-8

Sermon

James W. Moore

1295. Not Always A Saint

Luke 24:13-35

Illustration

Brett Blair

1296. Abundant Life

John 10:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

1297. Traits of an Effective Leader

John 10:1-30

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Staff

1298. The Power of Testimony

John 4:1-26

Sermon

Mark R. Smith

1299. 2 Corinthians 1: 11-13

2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

1300. 2 Corinthians 13:11-13

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

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