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1401. Wedding: The Beauty of Marriage

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John M. Braaten

... create charitable acts of compassion and kindness. ________ and ________, love will be evident in your marriage when you forgive one another. Love will be illustrated when there is healing and encouragement. Love will be practiced when you help each other and support one another. A love that works to help, heal, restore, and forgive, can make your marriage beautiful - exquisitely beautiful - not only for yourselves, but for all who are in your company. Love is an event first demonstrated for us by our Lord ...

1402. Wedding: One from Two

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John M. Braaten

... a marathon hurt pays a visit, is a great gift. So it is, ________ and _________, your lives are now so intertwined that you two are one. Whatever happens to one, the repercussions will be felt by the other. Plan on practicing sensitivity to each other. Support and encourage each other. Let your affection show in deed as well as word. Work for the happiness of the other, and your life together will be richer and more fulfilling, because you two are one. Finally, in the mystery of marriage, as you foster love ...

1403. Wedding: Grounds for Marriage

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John M. Braaten

... you can build a life upon. To use a crude analogy, love is a lot like concrete. The substance is at first very warm and soft, and easily disturbed. However, as time passes the concrete solidifies until it is strong enough to become a foundation capable of supporting great buildings. Real love is like that. It creates a foundation of security. It becomes a firm ground upon which you can walk confidently all your days. What is the love in which you are to be rooted and grounded? It is the same kind of love ...

1404. Epiphany 4

Psalm 71:1-24, 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Luke 4:14-30

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George Bass

... "a psalm of the elderly," and it might be used in all sorts of devotional situations. It appears to have been appointed here because it reflects the actions of Jeremiah, when he got into trouble, and it also points to Jesus' passion, when he has only God to support and deliver him from death at the hands of his enemies. Psalm Prayer "Lord God of the living, do not desert us in old age, but help us to follow your will in both good and bad times, so that forever we may praise your faithfulness; through your ...

1405. Lent 4

Luke 15:1-7, Joshua 5:1-12, Isaiah 12:1-6, 1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, Luke 15:11-32

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George Bass

... reached and dwelt in the land of Gilgal and ate of the harvest in that place. They celebrated Passover there, and from that time on there was no more manna. God had seen them through that long 40-year journey and now they would have to support and feed themselves. They did. The eucharist, after Jesus' death and resurrection, replaced the passover meal, and it will continue until the end-time, when Christ will come into his kingdom and take over control of all things. There is only a remote connection in all ...

1406. Easter 2

John 20:19-23, Acts 5:12-16, Acts 5:17-42, Job 42:1-6, Revelation 1:4-8, Revelation 1:9-20, John 20:24-31, Psalm 149:1-9

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George Bass

... the Lord. 2. The voice came from behind him ("he turned to see the voice") and it turned him around so that he could face the world, and whatever lay ahead, once more. 3. For the voice that spoke to him was the voice of the risen Christ, not only supporting him so that he knew what he was doing was right, but also putting a message in his mind for the seven churches of Asia Minor. 4. "I am the first and the last, and the living one; I died, and behold I am alive forevermore" - his message to the ...

1407. Easter 5

John 13:31-38, Revelation 21:1-27, Revelation 19:1-10, Acts 14:8-20, Leviticus 19:1-37, Acts 14:21-28, Psalm 145:1-21

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George Bass

... everyone will be made new and, in the last times, God will "dwell with them," his people, bringing heaven to earth, wiping away all tears, pain and anguish, suffering and sorrow and even destroying death completely and forever. God, through his Word and the Holy Spirit, supports us now in all tribulations and helps us endure and conquer them, but he will destroy all of these forces that threaten us and break us down only when the Lord returns according to his promise. Revelation 19:1, 4-9 (E) In this part ...

1408. Proper 4

Luke 7:1-10, Psalm 117:1-2, 1 Kings 8:22-61, Galatians 1:1-10

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George Bass

... the story declares, the centurion was a man of great faith, who even believed in Jesus Christ and the power of God that operated through him. The other verses of the text, which are Solomon's prayer to God on completion of the temple, lead to and support this part of the prayer. Galatians 1:1-10 (E, L, C) (Note: Readings from the letter to the Galatians comprise the second reading for the next six weeks. They offer a short course on this Pauline letter). There was trouble in the congregation at Galatia, and ...

1409. Proper 7

1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 63:1-11, Zechariah 12:1-9, Luke 8:26-39, Galatians 3:23-29

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George Bass

... God and the meal at his table actually takes place. Those people who say that they come to church services to obtain strength and hope to get through the next week are on the right track; when the gospel is truly proclaimed, they will find their faith supported and their hope refurbished. But the gospel is for the "long haul," for life that needs to face up to suffering and death, to dealing with sin and shame, and living in the hope of eternal life. And while every Sunday has an eschatological element in ...

1410. Proper 10

Colossians 1:15-23, Colossians 1:1-14, 2 Kings 2:1-18, Deuteronomy 30:11-20, Psalm 69:1-36, Psalm 25:1-22, Luke 10:25-37

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George Bass

... Pentecost. But every Sunday continues to be a "little Easter," replete with built-in good news about the crucified and risen Lord, and reminding the people of God that they may at once rejoice that Jesus has begun his reign, confident that he will be their support in all of the exigencies of life and their hope in joy and sorrow as long as they live. The Prayer Of The Day The Book Of Common Prayer contains another classic collect that has been slightly reworked as a contemporary prayer for the liturgy: "O ...

1411. Proper 11

Colossians 1:15-23, Luke 10:38-42, Genesis 18:16-33, Colossians 1:24--2:5, Psalm 15:1-5

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George Bass

... of the first reading and the Gospel for the Day, I might substitute this pericope for the Genesis 18 reading. The Genesis story is one of the "annunciation" events in the Old Testament, which shows God going into action to give aid to his people, and support their faith in him. In New Testament terms, and in conjunction with the birth of Jesus Christ, it makes a kerygmatic statement about God's intervention in human history to save his people for himself. It shows that God can do just about anything that he ...

1412. Proper 13

Luke 12:13-21, Psalm 49:1-20, Ecclesiastes 2:17-26, 2 Kings 13:10-25, Colossians 3:1-17

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George Bass

... arrows to the ground only three times, for God wanted to give him total victory over the Syrians, but he "blew it." 4. Make the most of the gifts of God. That's his message to you and me, and give him thanks for his concern and his care and support in the trials and tribulations of life. He is really a loving Father, this God of ours! Colossians 3:1-5, 9-11 (RC); 3:1-11 (L, C); 3:(5-11), 12-17 (E) - "A Quality Life." 1. Christians should live on a higher level than people who do ...

1413. Proper 14

Hebrews 11:1-40, Jeremiah 18:1--19:15, Genesis 15:1-18, Luke 12:35-48

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George Bass

... Genesis 15 was selected by the Episcopal and Lutheran churches as the first reading for the day; they retained the Hebrews 11 pericope of the Roman Catholic ORDO, despite changing the Wisdom reading, and Genesis 15 harmonizes with the faith-theme of Hebrews; it supports the Abraham-Sarah story, and their belief that God could do what he promised and give them a son and establish their line upon the earth. Hebrews picks up that part of the promise and says, "Therefore from one man ... were born descendants ...

1414. Proper 15

Hebrews 12:1-13, Luke 12:54-59, Luke 12:49-53, Psalm 82:1-8, Jeremiah 20:7-18, Jeremiah 23:9-32, Jeremiah 38:1-13

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George Bass

... the throne of God." He also tells them that they have not, as yet, had to shed their blood and become witnesses by their martyrdom. So they must yield to the discipline of the Lord, obey him, and trust him and live in hope that he will be present to support and deliver them should, or should not, martyrdom be their lot. Luke 12:49-53 (RC, L); 12:49-56 (E, C) The lectionaries that are used in worship tend to run two sayings in a single paragraph, which is not bad at all. The first part of the reading ...

1415. Proper 20

Luke 16:1-15, Psalm 113:1-9, Psalm 130:1-8, Amos 8:1-14, Hosea 11:1-11, 1 Timothy 2:1-15

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George Bass

... above the din of daily life, assuring people of God's love and of his ability to help and sustain us in every situation we encounter in life. God has the power to heal our infirmities, to undergird our efforts to live the good life in Christ, and to support us when suffering tends to weaken and diminish our faith. The church year reminds us that Jesus lives. He is alive forever and he has promised that those who believe in him will receive the gift of life in the kingdom to come. And because he is alive as ...

1416. You Provide The Bread

Matthew 14:13-21

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William J. Carl

... was the end of his preaching. It nearly broke his heart -- the man who loved preaching so much. When he died, he left all he had to a church in Charlotte for “purposes of evangelism” he said. What he left grew and grew and now, single-handedly supports the weekly television ministry. And it is said around Charlotte that in a single service on any given Sunday, more people hear the message of Christ than Mr. Beam ever preached to in a whole lifetime. “You provide the bread. Let God take care of the ...

1417. Straight Talk, Due Process and Grace

Matthew 18:15-20

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William J. Carl

... because of honesty and understanding and real friendship, especially in the crisis moments, and there will be crisis moments. It’s not a marriage without them. Unfortunately, not all marriages get this far and for them there should be nothing but lots of love and support especially in the church. Just as in a marriage, so in a church there will be fights and disagreements. That’s not the issue, says Jesus. The issue is, “Will you fight fair?” And what Jesus is doing in this passage very simply is ...

1418. When Will The Pain Go Away?

Matthew 24:1-35

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George Johnson

... a gift of the Holy Spirit manifested in the gathered faithful. One of the main functions of the Christian community is to encourage one another. When things seem hopeless, we need the sense of belonging to a group that can be there when we need their support. It isn't so much in what they say, but it's their presence that sustains us. Our gathering together for worship each week builds hope in each of us. Being in community can help us sift through the various options we have. Ideas will surface. Questions ...

1419. Have You Accepted Jesus' Invitation?

Matthew 22:1-14

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George Johnson

... of finding wholeness. The invitation is an invitation to live in community. Find someone you can hold hands with. By that I mean talk to someone about your decision, your struggle, your joys. Ask for help in following Jesus. Find a companion, a friend or friends, who will support you, pray for you, help you to be accountable. Being a Christian is personal, but it is not private. Hold someone's hand. Find a friend by being a friend. This is where the church can be of help to you. You don't have to tell the ...

1420. When is Patriotism An Idol?

Matthew 22:15-22

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George Johnson

... of what he had been saying. Those who are in tune with what Jesus stood for will marvel at how he answered them without answering their question. On the other hand, those who are religious but not following Jesus may, of course, use Jesus' answer to support any number of beliefs about civil authority and allegiance to the empire. One Cannot Serve Two Masters Jesus knew that there is nothing that belongs to Caesar and does not first belong to God. His disciples knew that. He made it clear that you cannot ...

1421. When Is Justification By Faith A Heresy?

John 8:31-41

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George Johnson

... righteousness. The kingdom of God is about the right ordering of relationships and resources among people and with creation. When all is said and done, what God is looking for is justice and righteousness. Last week we were reminded that the Great Judgment scene in Matthew 25 supports what Isaiah said. What really matters in the long run is how we respond to God's love by relating to our neighbor in need. "I was hungry and you fed me." That must have been what he meant when he said, "If you continue in my ...

1422. Dapple Gray

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Thomas Slavens

... of the starvation rampant today. Anne Lindbergh relates that while flying to China with her husband, they saw from their plane the silt from the Yellow River flowing into the Pacific. “China came out to meet us,” she remarked. The lands which once supported the Golden Age of Greece and Rome now lie stripped by erosion. In Mexico the centuries have seen a once-flourishing Mayan civilization choke itself with mud from corn patches on its hills. In the history of our nation, over one hundred million acres ...

1423. Says Who?

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Thomas Slavens

... less famous people who have made our freedom possible, we give You our thanks. For the freedom with responsibility that we enjoy we are grateful. For a government by, of, and for the people we are indebted. Grant to us the ability and the desire to support the causes of freedom in our world. Prevent us from demanding so much security that we lose our liberty. For the President of the United States and the president’s staff for the Congress, and the Supreme Court, we ask for Your direction and strength ...

1424. Small Church Communion

Acts 2:42-47

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Steven Burt

... mistake has been made, because the small churches -- and not cathedrals like the one I was in during the first week in August for a wedding -- are the right size for meaningful worship, for genuine community, for experiential education, for lifegiving support -- in short, for true, intimate, spiritual communion. I’ve given you some scriptural and historical background, and I’ve appealed to you by intellectual argument. But there’s more to be said in favor of small churches and community-style ...

1425. Act III, Scene 2

John 21:1-14

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John M. Braaten

... Holy Spirit gripped the disciples and inspired them to give their lives for the glory of God and for the benefit of all Christians to follow. Act IV continues as the risen Christ still visits his people to be close to them, to minister to their needs, to support them in their struggles, to equip and strengthen them for Christian service. The work of Christ goes on and will go on until he comes again. The good news for us is that Jesus' promise of presence was not meant only for his friends in the dim and ...

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