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1551. Proper 8

Luke 9:51-56, Psalm 77:1-20

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... the saints who have gone before us. We delight in them and in you. Amen. Prayer of Dedication These gifts are meaningless, good Lord, if your name is on our lips but not in our hearts. Let your Spirit complete the good work begun in us that we may worthily bear the name of Christ. Amen. Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20 I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, that he may hear me. In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying; my soul refuses to be comforted ...

1552. Christmas 3

Jn 1:1-14 · Heb 1:1-12 · Is 52:7-10 · Ps 98

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B. David Hostetter

... the Good News! In Christ our release is secured and our sins are forgiven through the shedding of his blood. In receiving God's only Son, you have been received as a child of God. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Bear witness to the light of grace and truth that you have seen in Jesus Christ. There are others who have not yet recognized him as the real light that enlightens everyone coming into the world. PRAYER OF THE DAY Mender of our broken world, enable us as ...

1553. Who Can Be Saved?

Luke 19:1-10, Luke 18:18-30

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Richard A. Jensen

... of the rich young ruler. The ruler had a question for Jesus. "... what must I do to inherit eternal life?" the ruler said to Jesus (Luke 18:18). Jesus answered the rich ruler. "You know the commandments," Jesus said. "You shall not murder; You shall not steal; You shall not bear false witness; Honor your father and mother" (Luke 18:20). If you had been there just then you would have seen a big smile break out all over the rich ruler's face. He was tickled to death. He'd done all this! He had kept all the ...

1554. Proper 18

Luke 14:25-35

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Dennis Koch

... their projects. Leaders must weigh their options before committing to a particular course of action. For every project or program or worthwhile endeavor there is a cost. Discipleship is no exception. We want to be disciples, Lord. Grant us the courage to bear the costs associated with this decision. When easier options are presented, help us to evaluate them in light of our calling to serve you and others. Through the under pinning of your Holy Spirit, clarify our thoughts, our decisions and our actions ...

1555. When God Asks The Unreasonable

Genesis 22:1-19

Sermon

R. Robert Cueni

... indifference, violence. An innocent child dies in a drive-by shooting and we dismiss it as a trend of the times. Gangs of 14-year-olds shoot it out on the street corner and we accept it as part of the risk inherent in our constitutional right to bear arms. Indeed, we sacrifice too many of our children. Rather than valuing our young, we treat them with scorn. The poorest class of people in this country are children. As some of the richest people in the world, how can we justify that there are children going ...

1556. Light From And For The East

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

Mark Radecke

... valid way of salvation. Nor do we serve the truth when we teach that our particular brand of Christianity is the final and decisive form of faith in Jesus. It is Jesus Christ who is the unique incarnation of God's Truth. Our task is to bear witness to that Truth. By becoming ever more knowledgeable about the Bible, we become better equipped to direct people toward that Truth. But knowledge alone is never enough. We need to go a step farther than did the highly knowledgeable scribes and chief priests in the ...

1557. Main Features And Coming Attractions

Matthew 17:1-13

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Mark Radecke

... description, for when Jesus spoke of his crucifixion, he said, "When I am lifted up, I will draw all people to myself." That's the main attraction: the cross of Christ, hard though it is to understand, hard though it is for our Lord to bear. Obedient to the divine command, "Listen to him," we focus on that cross this coming season of Lent, and attend carefully to the story that unfolds. The empty tomb of Easter is for now a coming attraction, and the Transfiguration is the preview. Jesus has literally ...

1558. The Wheat Among The Weeds

Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

Sermon

Marc Kolden

... expect that God will keep the promise made in Jesus: let all grow together and at the harvest the wheat will be gathered into the safety of God's shelter. This faith and hope -- and the prayer, witness and works of love that issue from them -- bear witness to our true citizenship, much like the witness of those members of the French resistance movement. (This modern parable also helps to shift our understanding away from the focus on evil weeds in the midst of the good wheat -- primarily a defensive way of ...

1559. The Temptation Of His Life

Matthew 4:1-11

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Thomas A. Pilgrim

... tells us the Tempter came to Jesus and said, as he showed Him a view from the pinnacle of the Temple, "If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down; for it is written, 'He will give His angels charge of you,' and 'On their hands they will bear you up, lest you strike your foot against a stone.' " The temptation was to do something spectacular and win a following from that. But Jesus knew He could not do that, and Matthew tells us He replied, "It is written, 'You shall not tempt the Lord your God.' " Jesus ...

1560. The Man From Galilee IV: The Treasure Of His Kingdom

Matthew 13:44-46

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Thomas A. Pilgrim

... something. Then he said to his mother, "I'd like my inheritance now." His mother answered, "That's too bad. I'm not through with it yet." In the kingdom of Heaven, however, you can have your inheritance now. Saint Paul wrote to the Romans, "The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs, heirs of God and joint heirs with Christ." In His final week Jesus told in one of His parables how the king would say, "Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the ...

1561. Pride: The Deadliest of the Seven Deadly Sins

Luke 18:9-14

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R. Curtis Fussell

... everyday is that young woman. She is worshiping who she used to be."1 The first and perhaps the deadliest of the seven deadly sins is pride. The Oxford Dictionary defines pride as an "unduly high opinion of one's own qualities, merits, that is, an arrogant bearing." In other words, pride is self-love that says, "I'm better than you." You see pride in others when someone makes a boast of his or her accomplishment as though you are expected to pay homage. Muhammad Ali had just won another boxing title. On the ...

1562. And Then Came The Angel

Matthew 1:18-25

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William B. Kincaid, III

... pressure. The decisions we must make are weighty ones involving many factors. This Christmas we rejoice that we do not make any decision alone. The very promise which the angel brought to Joseph is our promise as well. The angel said, "The virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall name him 'Emmanuel,' which means 'God with us.' " The promise of Emmanuel is that when we are weighing the options carefully in the midst of difficult decisions, we are in the presence of the one true God who is always ...

1563. Baptism In Three Movements

Matthew 3:13-17

Sermon

William B. Kincaid, III

... 4, which discusses many of the implications of baptism, we are shown what this new life looks like. We are urged to lead a life worthy of our calling, and then we are told that such a life entails humility, gentleness, and patience. We are to bear with one another in love, and are to make every effort to maintain unity in the body. The church in general has a reputation of rising to the great occasions -- the special celebration, the response to the hurricane, our concern for the dying -- but forgetting in ...

1564. Blessed Are Those Who Mourn

Matthew 5:1-12

Sermon

William B. Kincaid, III

... pious by reminding us that many of them are not courteous or polite. These are the cries of people who have been caught in "the rawness of life." "How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I bear pain in my soul, and have sorrow in my heart all day long?" (Psalm 13:1-2). "O Lord, why do you cast me off? Why do you hide your face from me?" (Psalm 88:14). "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far ...

1565. Why Not Walk On What Jesus Walked On When He Walked On Water

Matthew 14:22-36

Sermon

Roger G. Talbott

... able to replicate experimentally, it is possible to increase the surface tension of water (which is what we are talking about when we talk about "breaking the surface" of water). Maybe it would be possible to increase that surface tension to the point that it would bear the weight of a full-grown man. It isn't highly probable, but who is to say that it is impossible? However, spending all day trying to explain this miracle scientifically misses the point. When we ask, "What did Jesus walk on when he walked ...

1566. Advent 2

Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-16, Romans 14:1--15:13

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Russell F. Anderson

... to do with judgment than grace. Nevertheless, his proclamation of repentance is the necessary prerequisite for life in the kingdom of God. The repentance that John the Baptist proclaims is not merely a formal act, it is an attitude, a way of living that bears fruit (v. 8). Outline: Introduction: Start with the story that follows this outline from Dr. Karl Menninger's book: Whatever Became of Sin. Make the point that nobody seems to take sin or repentance seriously anymore. So why do we need to repent? 1 ...

1567. Ascension

Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 24:36-49, Luke 24:50-53, Matthew 28:16-20

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... incarnate Word that unlocks and opens the door to understanding the scriptures. We can only rightly interpret the scriptures, and the God of the scriptures through the gospel of Jesus Christ. You are witnesses of these things (v. 48). All Christians are called to bear witness to that which they have seen and experienced in their relationship with the Lord. They are to witness to the reality of the risen Lord and the forgiveness offered in his name. Before we can fulfill this command, we must have something ...

1568. Baptism of The Lord

Mt 3:13-17 ·Acts 10:34-48 · Is 42:1-9

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Russell F. Anderson

... liberate those who languish in spiritual captivity. While this servant of the Lord can be applied to the nation of Israel, Christians have always seen more in this passage. Jesus is the servant of God's favor, anointed with the Spirit at baptism and commissioned to bear witness to the light of God in a world of darkness. Lesson 2: Acts 10:34-48 Peter perceives from his dealings with Cornelius, a Roman officer, that God is impartial and that anyone who serves God is acceptable to him. In his baptism, Jesus ...

1569. Adam And Eve And God

Genesis 1:1-2:3, Genesis 2:4-25, Genesis 3:1-24

Drama

Jerry Eckert

... other, for the plants and animals, and for Me. You blame someone else for your mistake. You lie." God stands there in a deep, sad silence now. Then He speaks again. "From now on, you will be afraid of snakes and treat them as enemies. Eve, you will resent child-bearing, but you won't be able to get along without your man. Adam, the work you have enjoyed doing will become a drudgery to you. Gladly you have worked hard up to now, but from hence-forth you will see it as a curse. You would have returned to the ...

1570. Corpus Christi

Jn 6:51-58 · 1 Cor 10:16-17 · Deut 8:1-20 · Ps 116

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Russell F. Anderson

... . That's why bread is the symbol for life. Let's plumb this metaphor a bit. First of all, bread begins as a little seed of wheat that is planted in the earth, where it dies but is raised to newness of life as a green plant. Once the wheat bears fruit and matures, it is harvested. Pulverized into flour, it dies again, only to be reborn as bread. Every Christian must be willing to die and be raised to newness of life, not only for his own sake but for the sake of the world. We must also remember that ...

1571. Epiphany 4

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, Micah 6:1-8, Matthew 5:1-12

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Russell F. Anderson

COMMENTARY Old Testament: Micah 6:1-8 God brings his chosen people to a cosmic court where even the mountains and hills bear witness. The charge: the people had forgotten the Lord's mighty works of redemption and the wealth of past blessings. In verse three he puts them on the witness stand to make their case but they apparently have nothing to say. Therefore, God presents his case, detailing his acts of ...

1572. Epiphany Of Our Lord

Mt 2:1-12 · Eph 3:1-12 · Is 60:1-6, 9 · Ps 72

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Russell F. Anderson

... of people? It is God's plan that all people might approach the throne of God with boldness and confidence through faith in Christ (v. 12). Gospel: Matthew 2:1-12 Wise men still seek him. You have probably seen this motto previously but a good saying bears repeating. The Wise Men followed the star on a long and arduous journey to pay tribute to the new king. How different from the reaction of Herod, who wanted to destroy this new upstart, out of jealousy. Wise people are still seekers. When we think we have ...

1573. Lent 3

John 4:1-26, Exodus 17:1-7, Romans 5:1-11, John 4:27-38, John 4:39-42, Isaiah 42:18-25

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Russell F. Anderson

... Angle: The Samaritan woman encountered the Word in Jesus. It was a word of grace, love, forgiveness and truth. Next, the woman bore witness to her neighbors concerning Jesus. When we truly encounter the Word Made Flesh, we are so transformed by grace that we must bear witness to Christ. Outline: 1. The Samaritan woman didn't know herself or her God 2. She encountered Jesus, the Word, and came to know herself 3. She also came to know her God 4. Her neighbors came to know Christ through her witness WORSHIP ...

1574. The Nativity Of Our Lord

Luke 2:1-20 · Titus 2:11-14 · Isaiah 9:2-7 · Ps 96

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Russell F. Anderson

... 's birth through word and worship. The shepherds themselves became messengers (angels) when they joyously shared all that they had heard and seen about the new-born king (v. 17). Every Christian is an angel (messenger) who is called to bear witness to the wonder of the God incarnate. Outline: Introduction: Use the Close Encounters story and follow with the statement that Christmas contains a close encounter with extraterrestrials. A close encounter with angel-messengers A close encounter with God, through ...

1575. Proper 10

Genesis 25:19-34, Isaiah 55:1-13, Romans 8:18-27, Romans 8:1-17, Matthew 13:1-23

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... food for our souls. Do we carelessly consume garbage, for example, in the books we read and the movies we watch? Do you consume a healthy serving of God's word? You can be sure of the seed. God's word is the seed that is guaranteed to grow and bear fruit (vv. 10-11). Epistle: Romans 8:1-11 Sin and Death are doomed! Paul employs the word "condemnation" in verses 1 and 3. In verse 1, he means that there is no "doom" for those in Christ. In verse 3, he indicates that through Christ God has "doomed death ...

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