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1501. Five Thousand For Lunch In Galilee

Luke 9:10-17

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Maurice A. Fetty

... gave everything she had, her last two coins, to share in the cause of God. She gave with a reckless generosity, with an openness and trust that has been an example to the world ever since. The lines of the poet describe her: "An incidental greatness charactered her unconsidered ways ...." She is a reminder of how God often uses insignificant people of faith and love to turn the tide of history and to remind us that the world was made for love and sharing and risk-taking. The cynical realist might well say ...

1502. Uncovering Cover-Ups

John 15:18--16:4

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Maurice A. Fetty

... think of self-righteous people being uppity and censorious. We have images of more-holier-than-thou types who look down on us with disdain, or of social snobs who have kept us out of their clubs or social circles. Convinced that most everyone has a character flaw covered up somewhere, we resent the thought of anyone judging us for anything. We quickly justify our feeling quoting Jesus' famous saying in the Sermon on the Mount, "Judge not lest you be judged." And again we quote his saying that we ought first ...

1503. Not Yet Quitting Time

Luke 21:5-38

Sermon

Larry R. Kalajainen

... of judgment and of salvation. For the wicked it will come as judgment. For the righteous, it will be the rising of the "sun of righteousness with healing in its wings" (Malachi 4:2). Same day. But how it is experienced will be determined by the character of those who experience it. For those who live heedlessly, selfishly, unmindful of God, disobedient to God's will, it will be experienced as a "burning oven," in which all that is not good will perish. For those who live in faithfulness to God, who do God ...

1504. Priest Without Peer

Genesis 14:1-24

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Barbara Brokhoff

... priest who ministered in the same town as I. He was Irish, had a sense of humor that was both gentle and hilarious, and was one of the most deeply committed to Christ ministers that I have ever known. But not all priests are of such godly character. The news has recently been filled with the scandal of priests who sexually abuse children and in other ways violate the vocation that is theirs. The sad truth is that "bad apples" are in every area of society's leadership; it just appears much worse when it ...

1505. You Can Be Real

Matthew 5:33-37

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Michael B. Brown

... U.S. Senate. Sometimes we still laugh about that fellow and his outlandish tales -- a motel manager who spent his days fixing plumbing and washing sheets but told all listeners stories that were far more exotic. The man was a sort of comic character, but unfortunately out in the real world dishonesty is anything but amusing. I remember a husband whose marriage had ended because his wife discovered he had been unfaithful, apparently on several occasions. Realizing he was about to lose the one person he had ...

1506. The Lenten Season

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John R. Brokhoff

... violet, for this season, the same color as Advent. To remind the faithful of the nature of the season, a violet veil was hung between the nave and chancel. Often the altar cross was veiled in violet as a reminder of the penitential character of the season. In keeping with this somber mood, the "Alleluia" and the "Gloria in Excelsis" were omitted from the liturgy. Weddings during Lent were forbidden. Organs were stopped. Public entertainment was outlawed. Often royalty during Lent dressed in black. Lent was ...

1507. Christmas Eve

Lk 2:1-20 · Tit 2:11-14 · Isa 9:2-7 · Ps 96

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John R. Brokhoff

... Assyria had just taken Zebulon and Naphtali to captivity in 734 B.C. Out of this darkness the people see a light of God's promise of a messianic king, a son of God. This produces great rejoicing. His royal names define his character: wisdom, courage, fatherly concern, and peace. His government will be characterized by permanence, justice and righteousness. The result will be peace. This will take place not because of human effort or political intrigue but because of Yahweh's zeal. Christians interpret this ...

1508. Pentecost As A Festival

Acts 2:1-13

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John R. Brokhoff

... , Christmas, Lent, and Easter seasons. Consequently, the preacher may choose any of the Lessons for a text without considering the themes of the other Lessons. Only the Psalm is related in theme to the first lesson. Each lesson in Pentecost lends itself to a series of sermons according to the character or book.

1509. Proper 13

Colossians 3:1-17, Hosea 11:1-11, Luke 12:13-21

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John R. Brokhoff

... with Christ, we are to seek heavenly virtues and put away earthly vices. In baptism Christians died with Christ and were raised with him to newness of life and became a new creation. Accordingly, our daily lives are to be in search of the heights of character because Christ rose and ascended to the Father on high. Though we have died with Christ, we must still put to death the vices by putting off the old sinful nature and come alive to God by putting on the new nature in Christ. Having been reconciled ...

1510. Proper 14

Luke 12:35-48, Isaiah 1:1-31, Hebrews 11:1-40

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John R. Brokhoff

... and rebel, they will be doomed. Epistle: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 True faith is exemplified by Abraham and Sarah. Hebrews 11 is known as the faith chapter of the Bible. At the beginning of the chapter, faith is defined and then illustrated by various characters among whom Abraham and Sarah were chief. Faith is portrayed as trust in God's promises for the future. In the case of the sacrifice of Isaac, faith is seen as obedience. Life is considered a pilgrimage and the faithful look with faith to the future ...

1511. Proper 17

Hebrews 13:1-25, Jeremiah 2:1-3:5, Luke 14:1-14

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John R. Brokhoff

... What we look up to, what we admire, what we worship causes us to become like what we worship. If we worship gold, we become materialistic. If we worship sex, we will indulge in illicit sex. What a person worships discloses the nature of a person's character. 3. Appalled (v. 12). Jeremiah calls upon the heavens to be appalled at the sins of God's people. It is absolutely unbelievable that a people could change the one, true God for man-made gods. They have changed their glory for the unprofitable. We can be ...

1512. Proper 20

1 Timothy 2:1-15, Jeremiah 8:4--9:26, Luke 16:1-15

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John R. Brokhoff

... give an account of what each has done with one's life. 3. Commended (v. 9). Here is the surprise in the story. Instead of the dishonest steward hearing the riot act of condemnation, he is commended, praised, congratulated. Many wonder why Jesus would use a dishonest character to teach a truth. Why was he commended? He was resourceful and shrewd. He did his best in a bad situation. He made the best use of the funds for his welfare and security. Jesus urges us to emulate the unjust steward by wisely using our ...

1513. Proper 23

Luke 17:11-19, Jeremiah 29:1-23, 2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

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John R. Brokhoff

... to God. 2. One thing God cannot do (2:11-13). Need: Here we see the truth that God cannot go against his nature. Often we quote the words, "With God all things are possible." Our text says there is one thing God cannot do. He cannot violate his own character. Outline: What can God not do? a. He can make you live with him v. 11. b. He can make you reign with him v. 12a. c. He can deny you v. 12b. d. He cannot be faithless v. 13. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 66:1-12 ...

1514. Proper 25

Luke 18:9-14, Joel 2:18-27, Joel 2:28-32, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8, 2 Timothy 4:9-18

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John R. Brokhoff

... of people we are. We are ever trying to learn to pray aright. We are concerned about what to pray for. This is a secondary concern. We need to be more concerned about the prayers than the prayers. In the parable of the two men at prayer, we see the characters of the two and why they prayed as they did. Outline: What our prayers reveal about ourselves a. Proud persons vv. 11-12. b. Humble persons v. 13. 2. Are you any better when home from church? (18:14). Need: When you get home from a worship service, are ...

1515. Proper 26

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Habakkuk 2:2-20, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Luke 19:1-10

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John R. Brokhoff

... . We don't amount to much. We have little talent, wealth, and influence. We may be suffering from inferiority feelings. Like Zacchaeus, we may be physically small just a runt! But, we long to grow tall. We want to be big in Christ, in spiritual stature, and in character. The Gospel tells us how a little man became a big man in Christ. Outline: How a little person can grow tall. a. Get interested in Christ v. 3. b. Accept Christ into your life v. 6. c. Make changes in your life v. 8. Old Testament: Habakkuk ...

1516. Proper 27

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Haggai 2:1-9, Luke 20:27-40

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John R. Brokhoff

... to heaven. He said, "Those who are accounted worthy to attain to that age ..." Because one is a human does not mean eternal life or heaven for every person. Only those accounted worthy to "attain" this privilege go to heaven. Christians attain this privilege not by character, gifts, or good works, but by faith in Christ who alone gives eternal life. 3. Living (v. 38). Jesus said that God is not God of the dead but of the "living." Life after death is a reality even though many do not believe there is life ...

1517. Proper 5

Lk 7:11-17 · Gal 1:11-24 · 1 Ki 17:17-24

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John R. Brokhoff

... Jesus and Elijah? Note a few of the differences: a. Guilt. Elijah caused the widow to feel guilty for the death of her son. In the Gospel, there is no mention of guilt on the part of the widow of Nain. If there were, it would have been in character for Jesus to have forgiven her sin. Elijah ignores the widow's confession of guilt. b. In Lesson 1, the youth was brought back to life by God through Elijah. He stretched himself on the child three times so that his life force might affect the child. In contrast ...

1518. Proper 8

Luke 9:57-62, Galatians 5:16-26, 2 Kings 2:1-18, Luke 9:51-56

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John R. Brokhoff

... of them that flow automatically and naturally out of a spirit-filled heart. Therefore, Christians do not work hard, or try harder, to do the right thing, but they are concerned about having the Spirit who in due season produces the fruit of character. PREACHING POSSIBILITIES Gospel: Luke 9:51-62 1. Demands of discipleship (9:57-62). Need: Many people would not mind being Christian if it did not cost anything in the way of personal hardship and sacrifice. Our churches are filled with half-hearted, nominal ...

1519. Advent 2

Luke 3:1-20, Luke 1:67-80

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B. David Hostetter

... All humanity shall see God's salvation. Prayer of Confession Holy God, Messenger of the new covenant, flaming Spirit, we confess that we are sinners and cannot worship you worthily except as we are purified and cleansed of our sins. Let your Holy Fire refine our characters not merely our appearance, so that our very natures can become true and rich, purged of the dross of our deepest faults and the evil that corrupts us. Fit both pastor and people to worship you in the purity appropriate to the house of God ...

1520. New Year's Eve/Day

Ecclesiastes 3:1-22, Psalm 8:1-9, Revelation 21:1-27, Matthew 25:31-46

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B. David Hostetter

... with reverence for the majesty of God's name in all the earth! PRAYER OF CONFESSION God before time, God in our time, God Eternal, you mark our days and years for what we have experienced and what we have learned. You give us time to develop characters shaped by joy and sorrow. We do not always learn willingly and change our ways to follow the way of Jesus Christ. Pardon our stubbornness and give us further time to learn and improve our times for the sake of your perfect Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. DECLARATION ...

1521. Epiphany 5

Luke 5:1-11

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Dennis Koch

Gospel Note Luke's account of Jesus' calling of Peter apparently is based on Mark and Luke's own material, but placed comparatively late in Jesus' ministry. The call itself is accompanied by a self-depreciation typical of other biblical characters summoned to godly vocations, but is unusual in the sense that the declaration of personal unworthiness precedes the call, as a reaction to the power exhibited by Jesus in the miraculous catch of fishes. Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns Hail To The Lord's ...

1522. Lent 5

John 12:1-11

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Dennis Koch

... text.) Lent 5 Lord, we are shocked by the behavior of those wicked tenants! We understand that most people would like to avoid confrontation at any cost, especially if it has to do with their own behavior. We do not like having our character deficiencies pointed out to us. We do not appreciate hearing how our actions affect others. Those tenants were certainly guilty! They would not listen. They took advantage of the situation and they paid a terrible price for their wickedness. When we travel down ...

1523. Proper 27

Luke 20:27-40

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Dennis Koch

Gospel Note Jesus' response here to the resurrection-denying Sadducees underscores the limitations of their collective religious imagination, which simply failed (1) to comprehend the radically different character of the new age that Jesus was announcing and (2) to discern the logical (and eschatological!) implications for believers in the "God of the living." Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns Rejoice, Angelic Choirs, Rejoice! Forth In Thy Name, O Lord, I Go As Saints Of Old Praise The Lord, O ...

1524. Tenders Of The Sacred Fire

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... than repulsed by it. The early church quickly gained standing as faith communities where people treated one another differently. "See how they love one another" was a well-deserved reputation that attracted people to the church. The caring character of Christians showed itself particularly in the treatment of the sick. Disease, plague, and epidemic were commonplace. The population of a city could be devastated by an untreatable infectious disease. The ordinary citizenry frequently became so threatened by ...

1525. What Do You Say To A Burning Bush?

Exodus 3:1-22

Sermon

Steve Burt

The Moses I always pictured is the Charlton Heston Moses, the one who leads his people out of Egypt, who parts the Red Sea, gives commands. But the Moses we hear and see in today's scripture reading is different, not the heroic, bigger-than-life character. He's tending sheep, but to see how he got there we must look back to Exodus 2:11-15. A nutshell summary goes like this. Moses is standing around, observes a fight, and kills an Egyptian. We can't just write that Egyptian off as somebody who doesn't ...

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