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1476. Eyewitness News

John 20:1-9

Sermon

King Duncan

... message God sent to the people of Israel, telling the good news of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all. You know what has happened throughout Judea, beginning in Galilee after the baptism that John preached how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and power, and how he went around doing good and healing all who were under the power of the devil, because God was with him. We are witnesses of everything he did in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They killed him by hanging ...

1477. The Five-a-Day Rule

John 20:24-31

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... ,” it is still spring. The world is God’s creation and here in the northern hemisphere it is exploding with new life. How can we not see God’s presence in what’s all around us? Even on the most dismal of days, stretch your spirit to find a praise to offer God. For light, for dark; for noise, for quiet; for harmonic resonance, for dissonant discord; for a loving family, for a singular life; for great success, for simple sustenance. Praises multiply every day we care to express them. Offer praise ...

1478. Those Kissing Christians

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... Gethsemane. You might call Jesus a Serial Kisser. But then Jesus came from a touchy-feely, “kissing” family. The kiss of creation came when God kissed “adam” and breathed into him the breath of life. He became the living man Adam only when God blew the spirit (“pneuma”) of life into him (Genesis 2:7). If it was God’s kiss that brought about the creation of humanity, it was also God’s kiss that brought the salvation for fallen humanity. God’s kiss to “adam” created life. God’s kiss to ...

1479. Are You a King?

2 Samuel 23:1-7

Sermon

Robert A. Hausman

... not hold the crucified king. He is now our risen Lord. The second lesson, at the beginning of the Apocalypse, grants the faithful a blessing from Christ, the king. Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To him who loves us and freed us from our sins by his blood, and made us to be a kingdom, priests serving his ...

1480. Floodlight Ministry

Illustration

James Packer

... seen for the darkness, and to maximize its dignity by throwing all its details into relief so that you can see it properly. This perfectly illustrated the Spirit's new covenant role. He is, so to speak, the hidden floodlight shining on the Savior. Or think of it this way. It is as if the Spirit stands behind us, throwing light over our shoulder on to Jesus who stands facing us. The Spirit's message to us is never, "Look at me; listen to me; come to me; get to know me", but always, "Look at him, and see his ...

1481. Acts 8:26 40

Acts 8:26-40

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... by God. Philip receives his directions from “an angel of the Lord” (compare to 2 Kings 1:15), is whisked about bodily by the Spirit (see 1 Kings 18:12), and is instructed to run alongside the chariot of an important man and join him (see 1 Kings ... Philip to hear and recognize the scriptural portion as soon as he approaches the chariot. If Philip had harbored any doubts about the Spirit’s orders, they surely would have been put to rest as he heard those familiar words. Just as it was traditional to read ...

1482. John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15

John 16:5-16

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... Paraclete will unpack the divine design for the world’s redemption as made possible by Jesus’ mission and ministry. It is through the presence of the Paraclete that those who believe in the Son may get a glimpse into the ways of the Father. The Spirit declares Jesus to the chesty and yet Jesus asserts “All that the Father has is mine.” It is the glorified Christ, the one who has been reunited with the Father, that will be revealed to Jesus’ disciples by the Paraclete. Christ’s presence continues ...

1483. Mark 3:20-35

Mark 3:20-30

Sweet

King Duncan

... and his family (vv.30-35). This particular “sandwich” demonstrates the connection between the wrong attitudes held by both these groups. The learned scholars from Jerusalem, as well as those who have known Jesus all his life, both fail to see the presence of the Spirit and the working out of God’s will in the person and actions of Jesus. Greatness is walking by in front of them, and they not only fail to recognize greatness when they see it. They attack it. Today’s narrative begins with a “focus ...

1484. God Can Turn Your Trash Cans into Treasure Chests

Psalm 51:1-19

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... expressing how God works to bring nature and theology together is in the dove. A species of bird called a “dove” does not exist. “Dove” is a poetic name for a bird we often despise called a pigeon. A “dove” is but a white piegeon. The symbol of the Holy Spirit is not an eagle, or a falcon, but a trash bird. We prettify it by calling it a dove, but really, it is just a lowly white pigeon. Isn't it amazing how God works! We have pigeons and sardines. Jesus had a mustard seed. And the mustard seed ...

1485. Epiphany 8

Psalm 92:1-4, 12-15, Isaiah 55:10-13, Luke 6:39-49, 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... energy complaining or even critiquing others; rather, we are to be hospitable and gracious. A title/theme might be: Tools for Construction, because knowing the teachings of Jesus and doing them builds a life that is satisfying. Tools include fruits of the Spirit and self-discipline. Our reputations are important, too, and often precede us in social settings. We are known by how we speak and how we interact with others. Jesus says that a good person demonstrates goodness in attitudes, in conversation, and in ...

1486. Proper 9

2 Kings 5:1-14, Psalm 30:1-12; 66:1-20, Isaiah 60:10-14, Luke 10:1-24, Galatians 6:1-16

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... plates/baskets come to you, give what you can to expand the health of the planet. Doxology "The Lone, Wild Bird" The ends of earth are in God’s hand, The sea’s dark deep and far-off land. And I am yours! I rest in you. Great Spirit, come, and rest in me. Prayer Of Thanksgiving God of Feet and Hands — we are grateful for the ways you bless us in so many tangible ways. Thank you for the health of this congregation, for all our resources, and for all the talents gathered here. Amen. Intercessory Prayers ...

1487. Proper 12

Genesis 18:20-32, Psalm 85:1-13; 138:1-8, Hosea 1:2-10, Luke 11:1-13, Colossians 2:6-19

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... we want; it takes money, time, and skills to sustain ministry here. Give what you can. Doxology "The Lone, Wild Bird" The ends of earth are in God’s hand, The sea’s dark deep and far-off land. And I am yours! I rest in you. Great Spirit, come, and rest in me. Prayer Of Thanksgiving Holy One — we are grateful for the teachings of Jesus and for his encouragement to ask, seek, and knock. We expect to receive enough money to keep this building beautiful and to help feed the hungry in our neighborhood and ...

1488. Proper 15

Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19, Isaiah 5:1-7, Luke 12:49-53, Hebrews 11:29--12:2

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... We have called to God many times and the Holy One has sustained us and restored us to hopefulness. People: We trust the Holy Spirit to minister to our needs and to guide us along the path of joy and service. Prayer Of Thanksgiving God of morning and ... of earth are in God’s hand, The sea’s dark deep and far-off land. And I am yours! I rest in you. Great Spirit, come, and rest in me. Prayer Of Thanksgiving God of Isaiah and Jesus — we are thankful that you refurbished the grapevine of ancient Israel. And ...

1489. Proper 20

Psalm 79:1-9, Jeremiah 8:18--9:1, Luke 16:1-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

Call To Worship Leader: Good morning! I hope you rested well last night and have come here to enjoy integrating tranquility, insistent inspiration, and lively conversation. People: We’ve come to celebrate, giving thanks to the Giver of Life, Living Water, and Spirit Fruits. Leader: God is Great Mystery, calling us to relish the beauty of creation and to live as citizens of benevolent society. People: From the east to the west, God moves among the rich and poor, inviting all humankind to collaborate in ...

1490. Proper 28

Psalm 98:1-9, Isaiah 12:1-6; 65:17-25, Luke 21:5-19, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... life and its beauty. Expectantly we listen for your voice. Refresh us for this day and the week ahead. Inspire us to be gentle and hospitable every day within our own households as well as at work and at play. We are alert for your Spirit’s movement. Amen. Call To Confession In the hush of these few moments, we can survey our attitudes and actions. Anything that impedes godly behavior can be noted and transformed. The printed community prayer can lead us into our private conversations with God. Pray with ...

1491. The ABC's of Grief

Lamentations 1:1-6

Sermon

Chrysanne Timm

... for God to dwell in us, and share life with us, God shares grief and sorrow with us as well. Throughout the prophets' writings we have heard the laments God has cried for God's people. As surely as the people of Judah felt abandonment and broken in spirit, God also felt their pain. In fact, it was God's pain even before it was theirs. They are not alone — God weeps with them. And God looks to the day when mourning will turn to dancing, and sorrow will be transformed into joy. Our God is deeply and ...

1492. Earth, Wind, and Fire

Joel 2:23-32

Sermon

R. Kevin Mohr

... "fire and columns of smoke" (v. 30) as well. Only with the removal of their shame by God's promise of continuing presence could the people begin to face the future with hope. It is the same for us. We are included in the message of hope, because the Spirit will be poured out on "all flesh." And in the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ we know that our shame has been dealt with once and for all. Jesus took our shame upon himself and it was crucified on the cross with him. God in Christ took ...

1493. John 20:19-31

John 20:19-23

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... is much debate and disagreement about the nature of the event John records here in verse 22 and the Acts 2 phenomena. Some try to make this “breathtaking” event as a partial impartation of the Spirit. Notably, John Calvin offered that in John’s gospel, the disciples were “sprinkled” with the Spirit, but not saturated with that holy presence until the Pentecost described in Acts 2. Rather than focus on what the Fourth Gospel does NOT offer, or suggest Jesus gave some watered down spit-spray of ...

1494. Discerning In Love

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5

Sermon

Timothy J. Smith

... but on the power of God.” The message is that simple, although sometimes we are guilty of making it too complex for people to understand. Paul knew that the people who became believers did not do so because of him but rather through the power of God’s Spirit at work in their midst. It was God’s power that seized them and made them God’s own people. For over sixty years Billy Graham has preached the good news of Jesus Christ. Dr. Graham has preached before more people than anyone. With many of his ...

1495. Looking for Ducklings: Kissing the Sidewalk

Acts 7:54--8:1a

Sermon

Tony Everett

... ?) Sometimes it seems like it takes all of our efforts and energy simply to avoid a total collapse into chaos. Here in this community, the risen Christ, the Son of Man, reminds us that he is in charge. We are not and will never be. Here in this community, the Spirit of God who created the universe out of chaos, gives us a vision of the one who brings order in the midst of confusion, courage in the midst of cowardice, and calm in the midst of life’s storms. Today our text gives us a vision of the Son of ...

1496. A Watery Grave

Mark 1:9-13

Sermon

David J. Kalas

... and our baptism. We borrow from the 4:6 reference, therefore, to get a sense for Peter’s perspective on the whole event, and we discover there that his emphasis is on the redemptive work of God: that even those who were dead “might live in the spirit as God does.” Finally, we find in this lection a bit of baptismal theology that deserves explication. Given the overarching theme of baptism in this week’s lections, we will turn to that topic in more detail below. Mark 1:9-15 Mark is well known for ...

1497. How to Get the Job Done

Luke 10:1-11, 16-20

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... do the job quite as well as they. And they probably are right. Yet, without delegation even the most talented and energetic leaders will burn out or wear out or both. Besides, delegation by gifted, talented, energetic people to other gifted, talented, spirited people has a multiplying effect. Many people are just waiting to be recognized and given a chance to use their abilities for a greater cause. Thus, the leader who delegates wisely can multiply his effect exponentially — much like planting an apple ...

1498. Philip and the Ethiopian

Acts 8:26-40

Understanding Series

David J. Williams

... 6:4 and Col. 2:12, which imply as much, as also 1 Cor. 10:2 and 1 Pet. 3:20ff.; the Didache 7.3 regards immersion as not essential). 8:39 Afterwards the two men parted company. The Western text adds the words shown in brackets: “the Spirit [Holy fell upon the eunuch, but the angel] of the Lord” (note that in Greek the adjective—in this case “holy”—often follows the noun). This reading is not well supported, but in this case it is easier to imagine that these words were accidentally left out than ...

1499. Paul and Silas In Prison

Acts 16:16-40

Understanding Series

David J. Williams

... , pain, and anger; it is used of the Sadducees in 4:2) that he turned on her and in the name of Jesus Christ ordered the spirit to come out of her (see note on 2:38 for “the name,” and cf. 3:6 for the command). The same strong word of command ... in a way, the situation here was similar to that faced by Jesus at Gerasa. The outcome was also the same. At that moment the spirit left her and with it went a valuable asset that had brought the girl’s owners “a great deal of money” (v. 16), for we must ...

1500. Boasting

2 Corinthians 11:1-15, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... reminded the church of how his manner among them “in weakness and in fear and in much trembling” served to emphasize that the persuasiveness of his message was not based on the latest wisdom of this world or rhetorical flair, but “in a demonstration of the Spirit and power” (1 Cor. 2:3–4). Paul had been sent to proclaim “Christ crucified” (1:23) and to live a correspondingly “cruciform apostolic” existence (2:1–4; 4:8–13), in order that their faith might not be in the wisdom of men but ...

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