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1401. Epiphany 6

2 Kings 5:1-27, 1 Corinthians 9:1-27, Mark 1:40-45

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John R. Brokhoff

... to win. A football player is out of control if he runs with the ball toward the wrong goalposts. Self-control calls for keeping the rules of the game. Lack of self control is poor sportsmanship. Self-control for the Christian is not a human achievement, but is a gift of the Holy Spirit (Galatians 5:22). 3. Subdue (v. 27). This is another word for self-discipline. Without self-discipline, there is no self-control. Paul says he practiced self-discipline by pommeling and subduing his body. Evidence of the ...

1402. Proper 22

Job 1:1-5, Job 2:1-10, Hebrews 1:1-14, Hebrews 2:5-18, Mark 10:1-12, Mark 10:13-16

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John R. Brokhoff

... can be perfect to reach the goal of our calling, to find self-fulfillment in Christ. Outline: You, too, can be perfect – a. You can reach the goal of your calling through Christ. b. You can attain the goal of being truly human in Christ. c. You can achieve self-fulfillment in Christ. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 26 "Vindicate me, O Lord, for I have walked in my integrity." (v. 1); Psalm 8; Psalm 128 Prayer Of The Day: "Our Lord Jesus, you have endured the doubts and foolish questions of every ...

1403. The Nativity Of Our Lord

Isaiah 9:1-7, Titus 2:1-15, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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John R. Brokhoff

... a Savior has been born. But, we will never experience that "joy" unless we receive the light of Christ in our dark lives and unless this "Son" is born in our hearts. 3. Given (v. 6). Christmas just did not happen as though it were an accident or a human achievement. It is a time when God gave his only Son to a hopeless humanity. Most of us think of Christmas as a giving time. Rather it is a human receiving time. God is the giver and we receive. Often it is more difficult to receive than to give. Christmas ...

1404. John 10:11-18

John 10:1-21

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Leonard Sweet

... the creation of “one flock,” gathered together under “one shepherd.” To be sure, there is ancient Hebrew imagery of one shepherd leading one people (Micah 5:3-5; Jeremiah 3:15; Ezekiel 34:23-24). But the oneness Jesus describes here is achieved not only by these “outsider” sheep hearing and knowing Jesus’ voice. “Other sheep” are also gathered, protected, and saved by the self-sacrifice of the good shepherd. Good Shepherd Jesus willingly lays down his own life, but his “laying down” is ...

1405. A Life of Trust

2 Corinthians 5:1-10

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King Duncan

... vs. Shame & Doubt, Initiative vs. Guilt, Industry vs. Inferiority, Identity vs. Role Confusion, Intimacy vs. Isolation, Generativity vs. Stagnation, and Integrity vs. Despair. But the most basic of all is the establishment of a sense of trust. Some of us never achieved this basic foundation of being able to trust trust God, trust others or even trust ourselves. Something about our genetic makeup, or our relations with our parents, or, perhaps, difficult life experiences that we had at an early age left us ...

1406. Proper 11

2 Samuel 7:1-17, Psalm 89:1-52, Mark 6:30-34, Ephesians 2:11-22

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B. David Hostetter

... . Redeem those whose lives at present are lived for unworthy ends, but whose energies could be channeled into lines of positive accomplishment not only for themselves but for others. Sustain those who grow weary in doing good and who see little or nothing being achieved in their efforts to serve you. Rebuke forces of evil in the world by your continued prodding of the individual conscience and the resistance of your people to injustice and sin of every kind. With the call to repentance, send the church the ...

1407. Proper 14

2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33, Psalm 130:1-8, John 6:25, 41-51, Ephesians 4:25–5:2

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B. David Hostetter

... ways to stimulate the desire to learn among those who find learning difficult or boring. Give insight and patience to all who teach in church and school. Move the creative to find new modes of communication that will increase social awareness of common achievements and as yet unreached goals. Save us from those so greedy as to exploit the grievous needs of the hungry of the world for their own wealth. Give to those working under difficult circumstances the endless patience and perseverance to serve the ...

1408. Proper 18

Psalm 125:1-5, Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23, Mark 7:24-37, James 2:1-13

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B. David Hostetter

... and are seeking new direction and are having difficulty getting it all together. Head of the church, so enable your body to respond with fidelity to all that you command that your work may proceed with little interruption and the goals you have set be achieved in our community and our world, which is really yours. Governor of governors, bring a fuller measure of justice to our world, that the rights of all may be protected, from childhood to old age, from the simplest worker to the most responsible manager ...

1409. Proper 25

Mark 10:46-52, Psalm 34:1-22, Job 42:7-17, Hebrews 7:11-28

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B. David Hostetter

... name-calling that may make us feel superior, but which does not enable understanding and reconciliation of people and parties of contrary opinions and hostile intentions. Alleviate the frustrations of suppressed peoples that they may find more creative means of achieving change than hijackings and bombings. Sensitize governments in all parts of the world to the just needs of minorities that such frustrations may be dissipated through creative action. Defend us from those beyond the reach of reason and whose ...

1410. Proper 28

1 Samuel 1:1-20, Psalm 16:1-11, Mark 13:1-8, Hebrews 10:1-18

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B. David Hostetter

... Ancient in years, Offspring of time and eternity, timeless One, we are grateful for the moments in time when we are given a glimpse of eternity—when the poignancy of poetry or story give us full appreciation of love; when the coming together of people achieves fulfillment of true community; when a high moment of music or other living art gives us a vision of ageless beauty; when a prophetic word or action discloses the vision of truth. Be worshiped, O God, now and ever. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION True God ...

1411. Proper 5

1 Samuel 8:1-22, Psalm 138:1-8, Mark 3:20-35, 2 Corinthians 4:13--5:1

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B. David Hostetter

... patience and perseverance to the those whose lives have mellowed and warmed to the needs of the helpless, those who have run aground. Bless those who have reached the fall and who are aware of declining strength and endurance, who still have gifts to give and goals to achieve but need time to reach them. Let those whose days and years are numbered find places of shelter where they can rest and do what they can and find help in what they can no longer do for themselves. Save us from the hazards to the spirit ...

1412. Christmas 1

Psalm 148:1-14, Isaiah 61:10--62:3, Luke 2:21-40, Galatians 4:4-7

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B. David Hostetter

... they may provide means for work that are satisfying and constructive for the community at large. Grant to administrators, teachers, and students a cooperative attitude that can create a setting for learning that will enable each person to achieve his or her fullest potential in organizing, teaching, learning, doing. Grant to coaches and athletes a concern for every individual that healthful activity may encourage full development of skills without unhealthy stress and hateful competitiveness. Encourage in ...

1413. Advent 3

Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 61:1-11, John 1:6-8, 19-28, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

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B. David Hostetter

... in and through us. Call the nations of the world to new experiments in cooperation so that all the gifts of the earth’s people may be put to good use for the common good. Guide the leaders of both management and labor to new ways of achieving economic justice in the sharing of profit and in serving fairly the needs of consumers. Give wisdom to all who seek to redefine the borderline between life and death, which the medical community has expanded in so many ways that it is difficult to know what prolongs ...

1414. Lent 5

Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 43:14-28, John 12:1-11, Philippians 3:4b-14

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 126 First Lesson—The prophet cites past achievements of God on behalf of Israel as signs of hope for new things yet to come. Isaiah 43:16-21 Second Lesson—Paul as well as the prophet wants us to look ahead and reach ahead toward goals not yet reached. Philippians 3:4b-14 Gospel—The death of Jesus ...

1415. John the Baptist, Sanctified Indifference, & the King of Pop

Mark 6:14-29

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Leonard Sweet

... . John the Baptist’s call required the gospel truth of repentance and reform. The gospel truth meant, first and foremost, an admission of wrong-doing and attempt at right-turnings. As hard as that might be, “true” repentance was not achieved through any one-time confession. True rebirth [justifying grace] takes place once, but conversions [sanctifying grace] take place every day until we are ushered into eternity [glorifying grace]. True repentance can only be genuine if it is expressed in moral ...

1416. Proper 6

Galatians 2:11-21, 1 Kings 21:1-29, Psalm 5:1-12, Luke 7:36-50

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B. David Hostetter

... , we are forgiven. Exhortation Live by faith in the Son of God. Be crucified with Christ and let his life be lived out in you. PRAYER OF THE DAY Merciful Lord, may all of our worship be adoration for your generous forgiveness and not an attempt to achieve what you have already granted freely. Send us out in peace of mind and heart to share your saving word in Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING We rejoice, good Lord, that you have cleared our account of indebtedness to God so that we may ...

1417. Proper 10

Psalm 82:1-8, Amos 7:7-17, Luke 10:25-37, Colossians 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... as long as life lasts. Make your church truly a morning star, heralding a brighter, better day. Conserve in our national life the great values of our heritage, and reform our society in striving for the high ideals we have espoused but not yet achieved. May your name be hallowed by all. Bless all branches of our government, that our lawmakers may themselves be law abiding, and our executive and judicial branches equally of good reputation and entirely trustworthy. Tender your care to all who are in sorrow ...

1418. Proper 22

Lamentations 1:1-6, Lamentations 3:19-26, Luke 17:5-10, 2 Timothy 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... in by thirsting neighbors, even the water of life, Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Resourceful God, our assets are not as limited as we sometimes believe. Help us to give and to use to the full all that you have given into our hands. Achieve the purposes you have had for our earth before the time of creation now fully disclosed in the advent of Christ Jesus of Nazareth. Amen. PRAYERS OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION Founder of the church, continue to bless the church of your Son, Jesus Christ. Let ...

1419. Proper 7

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

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B. David Hostetter

... . Receive our praise, Guardian of sparrows and of sinners, Teacher of the simple, Enlightener of all who seek light in darkness. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION Though we are bound to serve you, divine Master, we do not serve you without fault. Achieve your purposes through the church, despite our imperfect commitment to service and the reproach of the world, to the glory of your name. Amen PRAYER OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION Compassionate God, may the offering of this ministry of intercession overflow with ...

1420. Proper 12

Genesis 28:10-22, Psalm 139:1-24, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Romans 8:12-25

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B. David Hostetter

... we are impatient with your timing. We want immediate judgement on the sins of others, though not on our own. The time of our own suffering seems endless, but the duration of deprivation for others we can shrug off. We want instant recognition of our achievements but are jealous of the honors afforded others. Forgive the pride that proposes that we know better than you do what should be done and when, for the sake of Jesus of Nazareth, who also struggled against doing your will but did it nevertheless. Amen ...

1421. Proper 26

Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 107:1-43, Matthew 23:1-39, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

... Jesus Christ. Amen Declaration of Pardon Pastor: Friends, hear the Good News! Those who humble themselves will be exalted. People: We who are humble before God will be exalted. Pastor: Friends, believe the Good News! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Achieve true greatness. Be a willing servant of those around you who are your brothers and sisters. PRAYER OF THE DAY By your words and by your lifestyle, teach us Rabbi-Messiah to speak your word graciously and to serve others humbly, that ...

1422. Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, Psalm 119:33-40, Matthew 5:38-48, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23

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B. David Hostetter

... to selfish gain. People: We will turn our eyes from looking at vanities; and will find life in the ways of God. INVOCATION Heavenly Parent, you are perfect as no earthly parent is. We come to worship you in order to emulate your perfection and to achieve in the Spirit a higher level of spirituality than we have known; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen PRAYER OF CONFESSION Generous God, we have not always been generous and caring for the poor and the alien. We have not always been straightforward in our ...

1423. Ordinary or Extraordinary?

1 Chronicles 4:9-10

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James Merritt

... , "And You would keep me from evil, that I may not cause pain!" (I Chronicles 4:10, NKJV) What a wise way to end this prayer. Jabez knew that the more you do for God and the more God does through you, the higher ambition you have and the more achievement and advancement that comes your way, the more you are being set up for the devil to tempt you, trip you, and trap you. This part of the prayer tells me just how mature and godly Jabez really was. What he said in effect was, "God bless me, enlarge me ...

1424. Did You Know...That You Can Know God?

1 John 2:3-5

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James Merritt

Why were you put on this earth? What should be your greatest goal in life? What is the single greatest achievement you could obtain on this earth? What is the secret to eternal life? The answer to all of these questions is the same. It is found in two words - Knowing God. That is what God wants from you and for you more than anything else in your life. God said ...

1425. One Nation Under God

2 Chronicles 7:14

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James Merritt

... : "Our civilization cannot survive materially unless it is redeemed spiritually." One of my favorite authors and speakers is William Bennett. William Bennett said it I guess as well as anybody could put it: "Material gains will not be enough here. If we achieve full employment and greater economic growth; if we have city of gold in alabaster, but our children have not learned how to walk in goodness, justice, and mercy, then the American experiment, no matter how gilded, will have failed." God has given ...

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1401. Epiphany 6

2 Kings 5:1-27, 1 Corinthians 9:1-27, Mark 1:40-45

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John R. Brokhoff

1402. Proper 22

Job 1:1-5, Job 2:1-10, Hebrews 1:1-14, Hebrews 2:5-18, Mark 10:1-12, Mark 10:13-16

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John R. Brokhoff

1403. The Nativity Of Our Lord

Isaiah 9:1-7, Titus 2:1-15, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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John R. Brokhoff

1404. John 10:11-18

John 10:1-21

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Leonard Sweet

1405. A Life of Trust

2 Corinthians 5:1-10

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King Duncan

1406. Proper 11

2 Samuel 7:1-17, Psalm 89:1-52, Mark 6:30-34, Ephesians 2:11-22

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B. David Hostetter

1407. Proper 14

2 Samuel 18:5-9, 15, 31-33, Psalm 130:1-8, John 6:25, 41-51, Ephesians 4:25–5:2

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B. David Hostetter

1408. Proper 18

Psalm 125:1-5, Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23, Mark 7:24-37, James 2:1-13

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B. David Hostetter

1409. Proper 25

Mark 10:46-52, Psalm 34:1-22, Job 42:7-17, Hebrews 7:11-28

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B. David Hostetter

1410. Proper 28

1 Samuel 1:1-20, Psalm 16:1-11, Mark 13:1-8, Hebrews 10:1-18

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B. David Hostetter

1411. Proper 5

1 Samuel 8:1-22, Psalm 138:1-8, Mark 3:20-35, 2 Corinthians 4:13--5:1

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B. David Hostetter

1412. Christmas 1

Psalm 148:1-14, Isaiah 61:10--62:3, Luke 2:21-40, Galatians 4:4-7

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B. David Hostetter

1413. Advent 3

Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 61:1-11, John 1:6-8, 19-28, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

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B. David Hostetter

1414. Lent 5

Psalm 126:1-6, Isaiah 43:14-28, John 12:1-11, Philippians 3:4b-14

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B. David Hostetter

1415. John the Baptist, Sanctified Indifference, & the King of Pop

Mark 6:14-29

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Leonard Sweet

1416. Proper 6

Galatians 2:11-21, 1 Kings 21:1-29, Psalm 5:1-12, Luke 7:36-50

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B. David Hostetter

1417. Proper 10

Psalm 82:1-8, Amos 7:7-17, Luke 10:25-37, Colossians 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

1418. Proper 22

Lamentations 1:1-6, Lamentations 3:19-26, Luke 17:5-10, 2 Timothy 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

1419. Proper 7

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

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B. David Hostetter

1420. Proper 12

Genesis 28:10-22, Psalm 139:1-24, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Romans 8:12-25

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B. David Hostetter

1421. Proper 26

Joshua 3:7-17, Psalm 107:1-43, Matthew 23:1-39, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

1422. Seventh Sunday after the Epiphany

Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, Psalm 119:33-40, Matthew 5:38-48, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23

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B. David Hostetter

1423. Ordinary or Extraordinary?

1 Chronicles 4:9-10

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James Merritt

1424. Did You Know...That You Can Know God?

1 John 2:3-5

Sermon

James Merritt

1425. One Nation Under God

2 Chronicles 7:14

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James Merritt

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