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1351. Proper 7

Mk 4:35-41 (5:1-20) · 2 Cor 5:14-21; 6:1-13 · 1 Sam 1:32-49 · Job 38:1-11, 16-18 · Ps 9

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... . Reeve was interviewed by Barbara Walters on the 20/20 television show some three months after the tragedy to find that Reeve was indeed a "man of steel," not physically but spiritually. Though he briefly contemplated the possibility of taking his life, the love and support he received from his devoted wife and family made him realize that they still needed him. Reeve told Walters that you can choose to look at life in two ways. You can regard it as the result of molecules coming together randomly, or you ...

1352. Out On A Limb

Luke 19:1-10

Sermon

Larry R. Kalajainen

... whom to approve. Jesus' attentions to Zacchaeus are not appreciated at all by the other onlookers. Why should he single out Zacchaeus to provide the honor of hospitality rather than some of them who remain steadfast in their hatred of the Romans and in their support of nationalistic aspirations? Why go stay in the home of a sinner? It's one thing to love sinners in the abstract; it's another to sleep in their houses. In the Middle East, even today, providing hospitality to others is considered a great honor ...

1353. God Doesn't Ask A Fig Tree To Produce Bananas

Luke 13:1-9

Sermon

Lee Griess

... our imperfections out in public. As the little girl said to her classmate who had to sit in the corner, "To err is human, but to admit it is just plain stupid!" How ironic it is then, that Jesus would tell us to repent. Instead of offering a word of support and understanding for our all-too-human tendency to cover up our wrongdoings, Jesus tells us to disclose the evil within us, to admit that we have failed. The apostle John tells us the same thing very clearly when he writes, "If we say we have no sin, we ...

1354. A New Command

John 13:31-38

Sermon

Lee Griess

... an audience in Washington, D.C., that several high-ranking Roman Catholic church leaders had privately told him that despite the church's public stance against research in genetics and gene reproduction and experimentation in artificial life production, they personally supported his way-out research. According to Ben-Abraham, those church leaders hope to reproduce Jesus Christ from DNA fibers found on the Shroud of Turin. If Dr. Ben-Abraham is right, somebody better tell those venerable church leaders that ...

1355. Were We Surprised!

Luke 10:1-24

Sermon

Alexander H. Wales

... worth the effort or the embarrassment? Perhaps that is why Jesus sent them out in groups of twos. He knew that alone it would be too easy to back down if the going got rough, too threatening to follow through to the end. But with someone there to help and support us, who knows what might be possible? We might even be able to command evil spirits in the name of Jesus Christ and help bring in the harvest that has been prepared by God Almighty.

1356. A Monolgue from Peter

Mark 8:27-30

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

... places for people to read. Guess who read them -- not the smokers who needed the information, but the non-smokers, three to one. We tend to seek information that confirms our deeply held beliefs and ignore those sources of information that don't support our beliefs, because such information is uncomfortable to deal with. That's known as "selective exposure." Furthermore, if we are exposed to information contrary to our strongly held beliefs, we tend to be much more likely to forget it, than do those who ...

1357. Remembering The Saints

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

Larry R. Kalajainen

... he was sleeping at Great-grandma's house. He remembers waking up frightened in the middle of the night because it was dark and he could hear voices. But he discovered it was Gram, down on her knees beside the bed praying fervently for some missionary that her church supported. In the morning, she told him that God had awakened her from sleep and told her to pray for such and such a missionary. And she said that this happened very often. When he asked how God spoke to her, she just said that the thought came ...

1358. An Outcast · The Woman Of Samaria

John 4:1-26

Sermon

Gordon Pratt Baker

... , glancing toward the well, "will thirst again; the water that I shall give him will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life." (John 4:13-14) He was, of course, speaking symbolically as a means of offering the woman his continuing concern and support. Even as he spoke, however, the woman's eyes gleamed with a cunning that robbed her of his meaning. Curling her lips in ridicule of his metaphor she scoffed, "Sir, give me this water that I may not thirst, nor come here to draw." (John 4:15 ...

1359. A Patriot · Dysmas

Mt 27:38 · Mk 15:27 · Lk 23:32

Sermon

Gordon Pratt Baker

... ; for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong." (Luke 23:40-41) Only one who had followed the Master's career with unbroken interest could have silenced the scoffer with such a sharp reprimand. In support of this conjecture the Scottish scholar, Alexander Whyte, goes so far as to propose that on various occasions, ascertaining where Jesus was ministering, Dysmas may have disguised himself as a fisherman or a shepherd "to come down to hear the Lord preach." And what ...

1360. Marriage: Endearing And Enduring

Psalm 128:1-6

Sermon

Charles R. Leary

... problem, consider it an SOS signal. Don't let an SOS threaten a vital relationship. The moment an SOS signal appears, begin a process of triage. Get all the help needed. "Nip it in the bud," and it won't become malignant. We are about to let it begin. In support of your wish to make all your dreams come true, I hereby ask you to turn toward each other, join your right hands, look each other in the eye, and make your vows. Charles R. Leary is a retired Episcopal clergyman in Medway, Ohio.

1361. Wedding Sermon: The First Marriage

Genesis 2:4-25

Sermon

James McKarns

... come to speak their wedding vows. It is our prayer they will always be blessed and united in the presence of God. That they will remember how precious they are to each other at this moment and will always be. That they may truly be happy and always sensitive and supportive of each other. (__________ and __________), if you are ready, we will now gladly witness you join your hands, hear you pronounce your mutual promises, and envision the deep, God-inspired desire you have to be two in one.

1362. Memory And Hope

Sermon

Deborah D. Steed

... future as well as for yours. It is not only a hope that you will find deepest satisfaction in one another, but that this ungainly group that is now your new family -- all of us with you tonight -- that we will share in that happiness, that we will support you as husband and wife, that we will find great promise in your marriage. It is a hope that we can bring the best of ourselves to your relationship, that with God's help we can fashion out of what once seemed a static world something dynamic and filled ...

1363. Your Gifts To Each Other

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

Ronald K. Brooks

... and they will make or break your marriage. Ephesians 5:33 says, "Husbands love your wives as yourself, and wives respect your husbands." Give to one another the gift of respect. Respect one another's opinions. Honor one another's emotional highs and lows. Support one another. Encourage each other. Cherish one another's company and above all love one another as you love yourself. Give these gifts to one another daily and your marriage will be blessed. Amen. Ronald K. Brooks is pastor of the Lawrence United ...

1364. In Stride

Isaiah 65:17-25

Eulogy

Ruth L. Boling

... like the days of a tree. (Not like the too-short blooming of the cut daffodil shall our days be, but like the days of a tree!) I know that this is an excruciating loss for many of you. Do reach out to each other in your grief. Strengthen and support each other. Go to your pastor, or a counselor, or a trusted friend. Cry. And carry on. Stay in stride with the rest of your lives. In thanksgiving to God for the life of ____________, stay in stride. Amen.

1365. Of Thimbles And Thread

Ecclesiastes 3:1-22

Eulogy

Lawrence H. Craig

... are in place. This morning we gather to celebrate and to remember before God the life of ____________. We come with heavy hearts. We come having inward pain and displaying outward sorrow. Yet, we come knowing that the God of our faith, the God of comfort, support and healing love is present in the midst of death and is present in our midst this day. Like a good seamstress, God knows that because of ____________ death the quality of your life has been diminished. God knows the seams which hold your emotions ...

1366. There Is No Condemnation

Romans 8:18-27

Eulogy

Deborah D. Steed

Suicide During Lent On behalf of the ____________ family, I want to thank you for being here today to remember ____________ and give thanks to God for his life. Death draws us together within a web of common, sometimes conflicting, feelings. Your presence and support are vital to this family and will be for some time to come. Let us pray: Gracious God, gather us together under the banner of your Word. Pierce our darkness with your light. In the name of Christ our Lord. Amen. Yesterday, after the 11 a.m. ...

1367. "The Loneliness Of Injustice"

Psalm 26:1-12, Mark 14:53-65

Sermon

R. Sheldon MacKenzie

... his teaching was misunderstood. And he was condemned as deserving death, as worthy of death, for telling the truth about himself. He was crucified, according to Mark, by his own people who knew precisely what they were doing. And no one had intervened to support him. His friends behaved like enemies. And when that happened there was no possibility his death could have been prevented. All the way through the beautiful gospel of Mark there is a contrast between who Jesus actually is, and the way in which he ...

1368. "The Scandal Of Disloyalty"

Psalm 62:1-12, Mark 14:66-72

Sermon

R. Sheldon MacKenzie

... and his relationship with Jesus as well. He swore an oath to that effect:"So help me God, let me be struck dead if I lie, but I do not know this man of whom you speak." In the Garden of Gethsemane three times Jesus had come to Peter for support. And three times Peter had been sound asleep. After each time Jesus had been left to face alone his confrontation with God. In the courtyard of the High Priest temptation had come three times to Peter in the guise of a servant girl and some onlookers. And three times ...

1369. What Shall We Be?

Children's Sermon

Kenneth Mortonson

... then, you began to learn certain things. The things you learned were like the adding of plaster of Paris to the water. Now, you are still learning new things. During all this time, you live in a special place. Your home and community are like the rubber mold. It is supporting you as you grow up. Some day, if all goes well, when the time is right, the mold can be removed and you will end up as a person who is unique among all people. Some day you will be old enough to move into your own home and community ...

1370. Wise Men Worshiping Christ

Matthew 2:1-12

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... Jesus, the King of the Jews. Our search for meaning has brought us to this place, Lord. Here we find Jesus, the Savior of the world. However, the search does not end in this place, does it? You invite us to enter into the lives of others by bringing them support, encouragement and hope for the future. This is the way we bring our gifts to the Christ-child. This is the way we please Our Father in heaven. This is the way we experience true and lasting joy. Amen.

1371. God's Gracious Spiritual Nourishment

John 6:25-59

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... a series of declarations to the effect that it is God who provides the spiritual nourishment and who takes the initiative in drawing people to belief. Verses 45 and 46 do not teach a clear doctrine of predestination, but certainly can be used to support one, if only because, like the doctrine, they point to God's sovereignty in the redemptive process. Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns Guide Me Ever, Great Redeemer Forgive Our Sins As We Forgive Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee O Living Bread From Heaven ...

1372. Lent 3

Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 19:1-14, 1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, John 2:12-25

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... by the dignity to which you call us despite our faults and failing. Thanks be to you, O God. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Your house, O God, is meant to be a house of prayer. May nothing we do here be inappropriate to that purpose but be supportive of your purposes in Jesus Christ. Amen. PSALM 19:1-14 The heavens are telling the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours forth speech,and night to night declares knowledge. There is no speech, nor are there words; their voice ...

1373. Pentecost

Psalm 104:1-35, Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 15:18--16:4, Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:18-27

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... can still do as people are open to the gifts your Spirit will give in and through the church of Jesus Christ. We glorify you, Father, Son and mothering Spirit. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION You, too, are mind, and body and spirit, O God. We bring our offerings to support the church's ministry of learning and doing and praying to the glory of your name. Amen. PSALM 104: 24-34, 35b O LORD, how manifold are your works! In wisdom you have made them all; the earth is full of your creatures. Yonder is the sea, great ...

1374. Proper 16

John 6:60-71, John 6:25-59, Psalm 84:1-12

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... no easier service through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Loving God, we sing your praise and shout for joy at the thought of your unstinting generosity and unflagging help. You sustain us in physical, mental and spiritual life. You provide support for us in the life of the church, in the intimacy of marriage and the encouragement of friendship. You are gracious and good and we honor you, God of Israel, Ruler of the church, universal Spirit. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Christ our Lord ...

1375. Proper 6

1 Samuel 15:1-35, Psalm 20:1-9, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... your church that all things beautiful and good may flourish and add glory to your name. Amen. PSALM 20:1-9 The LORD answer you in the day of trouble! The name of the God of Jacob protect you! May he send you help from the sanctuary, and give you support from Zion. May he remember all your offerings, and regard with favor your burnt sacrifices. May he grant you your heart's desire, and fulfill all your plans. May we shout for joy over your victory, and in the name of our God set up our banners. May the LORD ...

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