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1401. Seeing God Work for Good

Romans 8:26-39

Sermon

Larry Lange

... if your four-year-old steals some candy, you don't punish him by giving him cancer." "Yeah, but I know better than a four-year-old." I was a young pastor, then — idealistic, inexperienced. I thought that the word alone could easily erase fears and feelings. Especially if they were wonderful words. Especially if they were holy words, words like those in today's lesson: "Nothing can separate us from the love of God." Paul lists several things that can tempt us to believe that God is punishing us, that God ...

1402. Mentoring Matters

1 Thessalonians 2:9-13

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... brought about another dramatic change in his outlook on God as a parental figure. "I had never imagined it possible that a father's heart can feel so tenderly toward his children," wrote Martin Luther in a letter in 1528. Luther had learned how it felt to bend down lovingly to lift ... at the evidence. A newspaper strike idles Mitch and makes him question his ability to survive without something that he feels is his "lifeline ... when I saw my stories in print each morning, I knew that, in at least one way, ...

1403. If You’re Angry

Matthew 18:15-20

Children's Sermon

Marti Kramer Suddarth

... if we are angry with someone. He doesn’t want us to gossip or sit and stew. Jesus wants us to either forgive and forget or else talk to the person, one-on-one, and try to work things out. If I go talk to Ignatz, he might feel sorry for hurting my feelings, or I might discover that he isn’t even guilty! We have the chance to talk and come up with a solution to the problem instead of making a new one. Now, Ignatz and I are both human. We might talk and still not be able to work ...

1404. Compound Interest Your Life

Luke 15:1-7

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... meet [Tom Magill] and say ‘Why? Why my car out of all the cars in the city?’” The car owner lamented her car “I miss it. It’s my baby. I really loved this car” and lambasted the man it saved “I wonder how he feels now that he made it. Does he feel like an idiot?” Monster math bewails the loss of a 2008 Dodge Charger. Kingdom math celebrates the survival of a single life and prays for a whole new kind of life for that young survivor. I shall never forget the Los Angeles Times story, replete ...

1405. There's Something about Con Men

Luke 16:1-15

Sermon

King Duncan

... beneath his estate so that he could move around without ever being seen. In the unlikely event that one of his servants might actually see him, they were warned to pretend he wasn’t even there. (1) Now, there is a man with a problem, a serious problem. We feel for him. But the truth of the matter is that many of us have a little of William John Cavendish within us. Our lives are dominated by fear, fear of what other people will think of us, fear of rejection, fear of making a mistake. So, we move through ...

1406. LENT: The Passion of Christ: "Denied!"

John 13:36-38; 18:12-27

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... the whole idea of a coward being called a chicken. Whatever, Peter had the courage and determination to redeem himself and while his faith may have been tested he didn't lose it completely. And as a result he experienced FEAR, FAILURE AND FORGIVENESS. I. Fear A. Did Peter feel that same cold better stab of FEAR every time he heard a rooster crow? I don't know. But we do know what fear caused him to do. Molly Ivins tells a story "The Fun's in the Fight," about two little boys, Johnny and Boots, that really ...

1407. I Doubt It

John 20:19-31, Act 4:32-37

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... . "When in danger or in doubt, Run in circles, scream and shout." Doesn't that describe some people? Doesn't that describe how you feel (even if you don't act on it) when you find yourself in one of those situations that throws everything you hold dear out the ... to lift your spirits. These photos and cartoons have no other purpose but to make you laugh. (SHOW CARTOONS) Now don't you feel better? Haven't your spirits been lifted a little? There's a couple that you'll probably never forget. Humor and laughter ...

1408. Rolling Thunder or Voice of God?

John 12:20-33

Sermon

Billy D. Strayhorn

... , God would have to close His eyes and turn away, if only for second in God's time. But it would be a second that would feel like eternity. And cause Jesus to cry out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me." How could Jesus have Hope? It all depended on ... Love This morning we have our own SIGNS OF HOPE and SIGNS OF CHRIST sitting on the Lord's Table. This morning we can see and feel and taste the SIGNS OF GOD'S LOVE through the bread and the wine of the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper. Today, as the bread ...

1409. Step into Your 'Adjacent Possibility'

Luke 17:11-19

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... into a safe armament, it no longer offers the lobster any room for new growth. Disciples of Jesus, will you find the courage to move into your “adjacent possible?” Is your shell too tight? Are you tired of doing the same thing over and over? Are you feeling stifled in your shell? Oh, that shell keep you safe. But it won’t let you grow. And it won’t let other people in. Will you shed your shell, despite the dangers, and prepare yourself for new and better adventures? Look into your life. Look into ...

1410. You Bring Me Great Pleasure

Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... your diet? Are you texting less, talking more, always telling the truth? Most “resolutions” we make are self-directed: get thinner, work smarter, be stronger, take control of your life. We want to make changes that will help us, improve us, and bring us good feelings about ourselves. Jesus said to be “in” the world but not to be “of” the world. So let’s start with being “in” a world that begins each year making resolutions: let’s make a New Year’s Resolution. But what if we weren’t ...

1411. The Rewards Program for Christians

Matthew 10:1-42

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... made his coat look like a 4-star general’s uniform? Whether you got “Awana Bucks” or plastic jewels to put in your plastic crown pin, or stripes on your sleeve as you rose in rank in “the Lord’s army,” the real reward was feeling the joy of a “mission accomplished.” As Jesus prepared his disciples to go out on their first missionary journey he didn’t sugar coat the situation they would be facing. He warned them that pain and persecution, criticism and complaints, disgrace and even death ...

1412. The Parable of the Soil

Matthew 13:1-23

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... so your people can sing the song along with Matthew West: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGVazfjJPLo ] Matthew West, “Motions” This might hurt It’s not safe But I know that I’ve gotta make a change I don’t care If I break At least I’ll be feeling something ‘Cause just ok Is not enough Help me fight through the nothingness of life I don’t wanna go through the motions I don’t wanna go one more day Without Your all consuming passion inside of me I don’t wanna spend my whole life asking What ...

1413. Christmas In the Crossfire

Titus 2:11-14

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... ... purifies us from all sin (1 John 1:7); just to name a few. Blood is a big deal biblically. But that is not what got those anxious technicians into this tale. It was the almost joyous kicking over the traces of that wish for a "...Merry Christmas — it just feels so good to say that." It has always felt good for me to say it, too. And, to be honest, I never worried much about it. I have tried to be somewhat sensitive and not extend the wish to my Jewish or Muslim friends. That would have made no sense ...

1414. Busy with a Purpose

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Sermon

Scott Suskovic

... with me — to the bathroom. I'm just not fun to be with. I get selfish and demanding. I turn into a task driver. I don't feel well, my head aches, my neck hurts, and I'm tired. I drink coffee all day and switch to wine at 5 p.m. (Some of you ... , "Is that bad?") I use my day off to catch up on my work. I have to get sick to take a day off — and I still feel guilty. When I check out at the grocery store, I first calculate which lane will go fastest by factoring in the number of carts, number of items ...

1415. The Tongue Is Mightier than the Sword

James 3:1-12

Sermon

Thomas Lentz

... the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell" (James 3:5b-6). We may think that what we say has little importance. We may even believe that we have the right to "vent" our feelings. But the truth is that the way we use our words will impact our lives and the lives of others more than anything else that we do. Since this is so important, it is imperative that we learn to get control of our speech and use it properly. Christians tend ...

1416. Reconciliation Day

Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon

King Duncan

... proceeded to hit my car‑‑four times before we came to a stop! I got out of the car and started yelling at him, which he reacted to by leaving the scene . . . Now, legally, I know that the accident is entirely his fault. But ethically, I feel that I could have avoided the accident if I had not reacted in such a rash way . . . My question is, can you suggest an alternate, less self destructive but equally satisfying response other than hitting the brakes when I am being tailgated? – [signed] Cliff Click ...

1417. A Difficult Day to Follow Jesus

Matthew 18:21-35

Sermon

King Duncan

... to have run off to Sweden with the secretary, but who apparently fell in a well and drowned while walking the dog. So the infidelity never happened except in Terry’s mind. But because she imagined that it did happen, Terry lived with immense feelings of abandonment. She adopts a lifestyle of alcoholism and jealous rage, of vituperative anger. And she almost ruins the lives of those closest to her in the process. (5) It is a sad, sad story. Even if her husband betrayed her and abandoned her, surely ...

1418. No Clues?

Matthew 1:18-25

Drama

Arley K. Fadness

... was Ralph’s brother-in-law. It all fit together. They’ve hated each other for all these years, got into an argument last night and whamo.... Damis: What happened then? Oh, Joe, honey, I think I’ll lie down for a bit. (lays down) Okay, that feels better. Here take these little booties I’m knitting and put them on the chest of drawers. Joe: Officer Petrice and I went over to Louie Pepper’s and sure enough, he looked like he’d been in a fight — bloodied nose, bruise over his left eye — ole ...

1419. Five Needs to Meet

Illustration

... their time and effort will be fairly rewarded. Emotional Security. Management must create a climate in which employees "trust" their superiors, and feel that their jobs contribute to a worthwhile goal. Recognition. Employees should feel that good work will be appreciated and praised. Self-expression. We live in a democracy, and none of us should feel that we surrender that heritage when we enter our place of employment. Employees should have the right to communicate ideas, suggestions, fears, and opinions ...

1420. Jingle Bells at a Funeral

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... I’ll do it.” When his friend got there for the funeral, everybody was crying and carrying on it had been such a sudden death. But he got up and started singing, “Dashing through the snow . . .” People started frowning and giving him dirty looks. He says he could feel the hostility in the air. But he managed to finish the song and sit back down. After the funeral, the lady came over with the money to pay him for singing. As she handed him the envelope she said in a scolding voice, “I meant the song ...

1421. Be Prudent or Productive?

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... consume — the cars we drive, the brands we wear, the apps we download. We “consume,” therefore we are. How many of us respond to a bad day by indulging in a little “retail therapy?” Since birth we’ve been taught and told that consuming more feels good and is good. “When the going gets tough, the tough . . .go shopping.” As our economy struggles and our individual bank accounts get more anemic, we are continually told that only if we spend more, will things get better. Ours is a culture based ...

1422. The Handiwork of God

Ephesians 2:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... ’s handiwork,” writes St. Paul, “created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.” Let me ask you a question: How do you feel about yourself? Do you feel like you are the handiwork of God? Do you feel you have within yourself the ability to be heroic like Sergeant Richard Kirkland? Do you feel you could change the world? Or are you satisfied to just get by? Are you satisfied doing as little as you possibly can to justify your existence? I believe God created us ...

1423. Sucked In, Washed Up, Blown Over

Mark 4:35-41

Illustration

Vince Gerhardy

... ," she replied, "Chippie doesn't sing much anymore - he just sits and stares." Who can blame him? Sucked in, washed up, and blown over . . . That's enough to steal the song from the stoutest heart. Things happen in our lives that come along unexpectedly and we end up feeling a bit like Chippie - sucked in, washed up, and blown over – the song stolen from the stoutest of hearts. I reckon there are very few here this morning who couldn't stand up and give testimony to some aspect of their lives where they ...

1424. The Great Divide

Luke 16:19-31

Sermon

... not be able to lessen, there is not going to be emotional distance — not on our watch. We will not stop caring even if we feel that the help we are able to give seems like too little, too late. While none of us can help each and every cause that ... they got enough. "Best meal I've had in weeks," one said. "My wife cooked it," I said proudly, patting my belly and immediately feeling embarrassed since not one of the three was anything but skin and bones. "You're a lucky man!" he replied and I thought, he' ...

1425. Proper 4

1 Kings 18:20-21 (22-29) 30-39, Psalm 96:1-13, Luke 7:1-10, Galatians 1:1-12

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... what rituals we do. For another day, we will practice new songs and new dances as our faith expands and as all our senses experience the living God! Prayer Of Thanksgiving Living God — we open our hearts and minds to you with words we think and with feelings that arise. We do not want to bore you with worn out arts nor with habits that are done without awareness. We do love you and want to proclaim your mystery wherever we are. In this hour, stretch our faith, enlarge our repertoire of praise, and expand ...

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