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1326. Proper 6

2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, Mark 4:30-34, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Mark 4:26-29, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

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John R. Brokhoff

... of growth v. 29. 2. What God does while man sleeps (4:26-32). Need: There are those who think that God's kingdom depends on their work. Some Christians think and talk about building the kingdom of God or extending the kingdom to all the earth. In our pride we think that "thy kingdom come" depends on us. According to this text, the building and bringing of the kingdom on earth is God's work. In his own good time God will bring the kingdom on earth. The farmer sows the seed and while he sleeps the seed ...

1327. I Am the True Vine - Sermon Starter

John 15:1-17

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Brett Blair

... and Jacob. In Jesus analogy, he likened himself to a vine, while the fruit bearing branches here are the disciples. God the farmer is depicted as the one who cultivates the vineyard. He waters and tends the soil, so that the vine is properly nourished. He takes pride in his crop. But this means that he also prunes the vines and removes the dead wood. The grapes hang on to the branches. What Jesus is saying is clear. The disciples should receive their strength from Jesus. He is the true vine. If they break ...

1328. Prayers for Strength

John 17:6-19

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King Duncan

... that he survived because of prayer. After a month of captivity, Terry and the other hostages were given Bibles. With nothing else to occupy his time, Terry read and reread the Bible. He was particularly drawn to the Apostle Paul. Paul struggled with his weakness and his pride just as Terry did. And through Paul's struggles, Terry drew closer to Christ and was able to express his love of God. He was also given another book while being held as a hostage, a book on prayer. But it was not as helpful. The author ...

1329. Proper 9

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10, Psalm 48:1-14, Mark 6:1-6, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

... of Pardon Pastor: Friends, hear the good news! God’s grace is all you need. People: Divine power comes to full strength in our weakness. Pastor: Friends, believe the good news! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Prefer to find your joy and pride in the very things that are your weakness and then the power of Christ will come and rest upon you. PRAYER OF THE DAY Penetrating Spirit, open our minds to the wisdom we may receive from hometown prophets. Touch our hearts with healing gifts ...

1330. Proper 13

2 Samuel 11:26–12:13a, Psalm 51:1-19, John 6:24-35, Ephesians 4:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

... and work that will be to the advantage of all who need work and its rewards. Bless agencies of mutual help that bring encouragement to the troubled, whether they be troubled by alcoholism or other addiction, or emotional distress, or single parenting. Break down the pride that prevents some who need such help to seek it for themselves and then in turn share their experience by helping others. Great Physician, heal those whose illness is beyond the skill of human medicine, as well as those in the care of our ...

1331. Proper 27

Ruth 3:1-18, Psalm 127:1-5, Mark 12:38-44, Hebrews 9:11-28

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B. David Hostetter

... and dogmatism that there is nothing more that a teacher can learn from other teachers and even from the simplicity of the unlearned. Carpenter Christ, call all who work to give themselves to workmanship in which they may find a deserved measure of pride of accomplishment. Save us all from shoddiness in half-thought plans and unfinished projects. Healer of healers, grant patience to all who seek cures for human ills. Let concern for individuals as human beings pull together teams of healers that can meet the ...

1332. Proper 7

Mark 4:35-41, 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Psalm 9:1-20, Psalm 133:1-3, 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

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B. David Hostetter

... to fathers tested to their limits. Teach the leaders of the nations also the difference between boasting and confidence, between fear and weakness, between resolve and intractability. Save us from destruction that is excused on shaky grounds of national pride that ignores the interdependence of all the earth’s people for survival and peace. Broaden the minds of all through education and the interchange of ideas and the examination of universal values and the appreciation of the best that humanity ...

1333. Christ the King

2 Samuel 23:1-7, Psalm 132:1-18, John 18:33-37, Revelation 1:4-8

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B. David Hostetter

... not only while we have life and breath, but through such coming generations as shall live until all people and nations of every language shall serve you. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION Our greatest gifts, Sovereign Creator, may not be given with pride, because none can be worthy of your majesty. Receive them as token tributes to you signifying our humble service in the royal priesthood of all believers, through Jesus Christ, our Princely Priest. Amen PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION (May be used ...

1334. Easter 5

Psalm 22:1-31, John 15:1-8, Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21

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B. David Hostetter

... of those who seem different or whose sincerity we question. We may fear that we will be replaced, forgetting that you want your church to grow like a healthy vineyard, well-pruned of dead wood and producing the fruits of the Spirit. Forgive us if we, in pride, seek to take over your role as Gardener, discontent to be but branches of your true vine, Jesus Christ. Amen Declaration of Pardon Pastor: Friends, hear the good news! God is love, and God’s love was disclosed to us in the sending of the divine Son ...

1335. Second Sunday in Lent

Genesis 17:1-27, Psalm 22:23-31, Mark 8:31-38, Romans 4:13-25

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B. David Hostetter

... , but we turn back from the cross of unpleasant truth-telling and the defense of unpopular causes. Forgive our unwillingness to follow Christ in carrying our own crosses and living the truth as your Spirit would do if we willingly submitted to such guidance. Pardon pride and the sinful advice that we give others who are prepared to be humble like Jesus, in whose name we pray. Amen Declaration of Pardon Pastor: Friends, hear the good news! Like Abraham’s faith in God, our faith can be counted for the good ...

1336. Easter 2

Psalm 133:1-3, John 20:19-31, Acts 4:32-37, 1 John 1:1–2:2

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B. David Hostetter

... often practice. We praise your giving, your living, your loving, God above us, God beside us, God within us. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION Living, loving, giving Spirit, surprise us with the joy of living, that overcomes any pain in parting with our money, or pride in giving ourselves. Amen PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION God of all deeps and all high places, be present to us in our low days and our days of exaltation. Hear our prayers for those who are now experiencing letdown and fatigue, who are ...

1337. Palm Sunday

Mark 11:1-11, Psalm 31:1-24; 118:1-29, Isaiah 50:1-11, Philippians 2:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... burden you place on us, we may find ourselves bearing the Christ. Amen PRAYER OF THE DAY Crucified One, we need your humble spirit if we are to face the ridicule of the unbelieving without retaliation and accept persecution with resignation. So empty us of pride and we will be more like you. Amen PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING We praise you, O God, for the One who comes in your name. We hail the humble Sovereign who comes in the nobility of servanthood and suffering rather than in pomp and circumstance. We welcome ...

1338. Easter

Psalm 118:1-29, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18, Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

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B. David Hostetter

... accept religious practices other than our own. We find it difficult to discern the similarities below the surface differences and the deeper reverence for you that we may share. We need to learn to witness to our faith in you without pride of race and nationality. Forgive any exclusive attitude that may prevent our communicating the Good News of the resurrection of our dying, rising, living Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. Declaration of Pardon Pastor: Friends, hear the Good News! The Lord’s love endures ...

1339. Epiphany 4

Psalm 71:1-24, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Luke 4:21-30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

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B. David Hostetter

... of you by the teaching Spirit of Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of all places, forgive us if we are open only to the word of the strange prophet and closed to the truth when it comes from a familiar person. Excuse the pride that discounts what our neighbors and friends can do, assuming that only the distant expert could be wiser than ourselves. Pardon the doubt that prevents doing in our place what others have accomplished in other places but in similar circumstances. We are sorry if we ...

1340. Proper 8

2 Kings 2:1-18, Psalm 77:1-20, Luke 9:51-62, Galatians 5:16-26

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B. David Hostetter

... lead us in your holy way; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Merciful Sovereign, we are not fit subjects of your rule. You have shown us the ways of love and forgiveness, but we sometimes turn back to ways of pride and hatred. We are more ready to denounce your enemies than to declare the Good News. We delay obedience to your call with excuses of personal privilege. Forgive our refractory discipleship and our outright disobedience, for Jesus’ sake. Amen. Declaration of Pardon Pastor ...

1341. Proper 21

Psalm 91:1-16, Jeremiah 32:1-44, Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

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B. David Hostetter

... Hear our prayers for your whole church, in congregations, denominations, and councils of churches, national and international. Bless all who have been called to be leaders in your church on earth that they may serve you humbly, not lording it over your people. Save us from pride in what we have done when there is so much more that we could do. As we are strengthened by the aid of the Spirit when we are working your will, so may we be repentant when chastened by the Spirit for inaction or disobedience. Speak ...

1342. Proper 27

Psalm 98:1-9; 145:1-5, 17-21, Haggai 1:15b-2:9, Luke 20:27-40, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

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B. David Hostetter

... by the Spirit in harmonious communion, agreeing on the basic truth, and seeking to love as you love all humanity. May the preaching and living of the gospel bring to faith in Christ all who remain in disobedience and disbelief. Save us from dogmatism, pride, and divisiveness that we may be humble disciples sharing our riches in Christ with those who have not yet laid claim to that treasure. We pray for the world and all its people, but especially for our nation and its citizenry. Grant true dignity ...

1343. Easter 2

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

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B. David Hostetter

... , you are our beginning and our end. We confess that we are reluctant to be counted among those responsible for the crucifixion of the One you sent to be our Savior. We may be doubtful too about the testimony to his resurrection. Forgive the pride that prevents our honest confession of sin and the doubt that refuses to hear and see what might strengthen our wavering faith. Despite our reservations, we pray in the name of your special Son, Jesus of Nazareth, your anointed One, our Savior. Amen. Declaration ...

1344. Palm Sunday

Psalm 31:1-24; 118:1-29, Isaiah 50:1-11, Luke 19:28-44; 22:14-23:56, Philippians 2:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... -16 (As Passion Sunday) First Lesson—The suffering servant shares his experience of resignation and trust in God who will vindicate him at last. Isaiah 50:4-9a Second Lesson—Paul urges humility and cooperation with the divine purpose rather than stubbornness and prideful opposition. Philippians 2:5-11 Gospel—The Messiah who is humble and obedient to the divine plan is not diverted by either praise or opposition. Luke 19:28-40 Gospel—The hours of our Lord’s deepest sufferings are chronicled by Luke ...

1345. Easter 3

Psalm 30:1-12, John 21:1-19, Acts 9:1-19a, Revelation 5:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... still to be found in the earth. Destroy every godless and oppressive power and bind the nations in justice and peace. Look favorably upon our nation and its leaders. Save them from the love of power that leads to self-worship and gross pride. Give wisdom to all branches of government establishing among them pure purpose, impartial judgment, and sound speech that cannot be condemned. Subdue covetousness and spread among all people a contentment with what is fair and pleasure in doing your will. Bless this ...

1346. Trinity Sunday

Psalm 8:1-9, Proverbs 8:1-36, John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... us a responsible place in the order of your creation, and we sometime abdicate that responsibility for the ecology. You have given us places of responsibility in the church, and we too often push it off on others. Forgive our irresponsibility and false pride, and help us find ourselves in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Declaration of Pardon Pastor: Friends, hear the Good News! We have been justified through faith in Jesus Christ. People: We have been received into the sphere of God’s grace. Pastor: Friends ...

1347. Christ the King

Matthew 25:31-46, Psalm 100:1-5, Ezekiel 34:1-31, Ephesians 1:15-23

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B. David Hostetter

... continue not only while we have life and breath but through such coming generations as shall live until all people and nations of every language shall serve you. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION Our greatest gifts, Sovereign Creator, may not be given with pride because none can be worthy of your majesty. Receive them as token tributes to you signifying our humble service in the royal priesthood of all believers, through Jesus Christ, our Princely Priest. Amen PRAYER OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION God of all ...

1348. First Sunday in Lent

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Psalm 32:1-11, Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 5:12-19

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B. David Hostetter

... Lesson--As we share in the disobedience of the first Adam, we may also share in the self-sacrificing obedience of the second Adam, Jesus Christ. Romans 5:12-19 Gospel--Human temptations for Jesus and for us include sins of the flesh and the spirit, hunger, pride, and idolatry. Matthew 4:1-11 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Be glad in the Eternal One, rejoice, O righteous, People: We will shout for joy, as we are made upright ...

1349. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Psalm 15:1-5, Micah 6:1-8, Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

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B. David Hostetter

... such sinlessness before you. Continue the work of the Spirit in our transformation for your name's sake. Amen PRAYER OF CONFESSION Wise and mighty God, humble and gentle God, humbling and gentling Spirit, we confess that we do not always learn without pride or act with self-control. We forget the example of Jesus, who taught without arrogance and acted without domineering. Forgive us for undue regard for human standards of scholarship or rank or office, whether in others or ourselves. Excuse our proud boast ...

1350. Proper 5

Genesis 12:1-9, Psalm 33:1-12, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 9:18-26, Romans 4:13-25

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B. David Hostetter

... God of health, though we are reluctant to say that there is no health in us, we do confess that we are not in perfect spiritual health. We are grateful that Jesus came to call bad characters, as a doctor is sent to heal the sick. Save us from the pride that prevents our taking all the prescriptions of this healer of the soul, Jesus of Nazareth. Teach us also what it means to be merciful, that we may not shun the company of less discreet sinners in the church. Be our healer until we at last attain spiritual ...

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1326. Proper 6

2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, Mark 4:30-34, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, Mark 4:26-29, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

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John R. Brokhoff

1327. I Am the True Vine - Sermon Starter

John 15:1-17

Illustration

Brett Blair

1328. Prayers for Strength

John 17:6-19

Illustration

King Duncan

1329. Proper 9

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 9-10, Psalm 48:1-14, Mark 6:1-6, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Eulogy

B. David Hostetter

1330. Proper 13

2 Samuel 11:26–12:13a, Psalm 51:1-19, John 6:24-35, Ephesians 4:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

1331. Proper 27

Ruth 3:1-18, Psalm 127:1-5, Mark 12:38-44, Hebrews 9:11-28

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B. David Hostetter

1332. Proper 7

Mark 4:35-41, 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Psalm 9:1-20, Psalm 133:1-3, 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

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B. David Hostetter

1333. Christ the King

2 Samuel 23:1-7, Psalm 132:1-18, John 18:33-37, Revelation 1:4-8

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B. David Hostetter

1334. Easter 5

Psalm 22:1-31, John 15:1-8, Acts 8:26-40, 1 John 4:7-21

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B. David Hostetter

1335. Second Sunday in Lent

Genesis 17:1-27, Psalm 22:23-31, Mark 8:31-38, Romans 4:13-25

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B. David Hostetter

1336. Easter 2

Psalm 133:1-3, John 20:19-31, Acts 4:32-37, 1 John 1:1–2:2

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B. David Hostetter

1337. Palm Sunday

Mark 11:1-11, Psalm 31:1-24; 118:1-29, Isaiah 50:1-11, Philippians 2:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

1338. Easter

Psalm 118:1-29, Luke 24:1-12, John 20:1-18, Acts 10:34-43, 1 Corinthians 15:19-26

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B. David Hostetter

1339. Epiphany 4

Psalm 71:1-24, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Luke 4:21-30, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

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B. David Hostetter

1340. Proper 8

2 Kings 2:1-18, Psalm 77:1-20, Luke 9:51-62, Galatians 5:16-26

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B. David Hostetter

1341. Proper 21

Psalm 91:1-16, Jeremiah 32:1-44, Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

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B. David Hostetter

1342. Proper 27

Psalm 98:1-9; 145:1-5, 17-21, Haggai 1:15b-2:9, Luke 20:27-40, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17

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B. David Hostetter

1343. Easter 2

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

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B. David Hostetter

1344. Palm Sunday

Psalm 31:1-24; 118:1-29, Isaiah 50:1-11, Luke 19:28-44; 22:14-23:56, Philippians 2:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

1345. Easter 3

Psalm 30:1-12, John 21:1-19, Acts 9:1-19a, Revelation 5:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

1346. Trinity Sunday

Psalm 8:1-9, Proverbs 8:1-36, John 16:12-15, Romans 5:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

1347. Christ the King

Matthew 25:31-46, Psalm 100:1-5, Ezekiel 34:1-31, Ephesians 1:15-23

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B. David Hostetter

1348. First Sunday in Lent

Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7, Psalm 32:1-11, Matthew 4:1-11, Romans 5:12-19

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B. David Hostetter

1349. Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany

Psalm 15:1-5, Micah 6:1-8, Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

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B. David Hostetter

1350. Proper 5

Genesis 12:1-9, Psalm 33:1-12, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 9:18-26, Romans 4:13-25

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B. David Hostetter

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