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1626. Lent 3

Psalm 142:1-7, Isaiah 42:10-17, Isaiah 42:18-25, Ephesians 4:17--5:21, John 9:1-12, John 9:13-34, John 9:35-41

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... incident in which the blind man received his sight by obeying Jesus, whom he later came to recognize as the light of the world. The shorter form (John 9:13-17, 39-42) is claimed to be the original section of the story, and concentration on this part supports the Jesus/light theme in the gospel. The most puzzling part of all of this is why the churches that have used John for Lent for so many centuries could not agree on the Sunday when this gospel is used. The difficulty, most likely, comes from weakening ...

1627. Lent 4

1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 43:1-5, Hosea 5:1-15, Hosea 6:1--7:16, Romans 8:1-17, Matthew 20:17-19, Matthew 20:20-28

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... to the church that people need renewal and strength to complete the journey begun on Ash Wednesday, as well as a prayer to God asking for these blessings for all times of life. The Psalm of the Day (LBW) - Psalm 43 The psalm begins with a cry to God to support the cause of the psalmist and to defend him in his struggles. God, the "God of (his) strength," seems to have left the psalmist on his own in the face of those who oppress him. The relevance of the psalm for Lent and the pilgrims who kept it emerges ...

1628. Easter Day

John 20:1-9, Colossians 3:1-17, Psalm 118:1-29, Acts 10:23b-48

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... no truth in it. And without the resurrection, Jesus would merely be a misguided martyr, or a well-meaning but poor fool, who died not only cruelly, but unnecessarily. Easter gives credence to the action that God took in Jesus to redeem the world, and it supports, while deepening, the mystery of the atonement in the cross and the hope of eternal life in Jesus' resurrection. The Prayer of the Day The LBW offers two prayers for Easter Day. The first speaks of - and gives thanks for - Jesus' death on the cross ...

1629. Easter 5

Acts 17:1-9, Psalm 33:1-22, Acts 17:10-15, 1 Peter 2:4-12, John 14:1-4, John 14:5-14

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... a friendlier reception from the Jews. From there, leaving Silas and Timothy behind him, Paul went to Athens, and once there he sent back instructions asking Silas and Timothy to join him there. There was important work to be done in Athens, and he needed their support. 1 Peter 2:4-10 If the entire letter of 1 Peter is oriented to baptism, there is a likelihood that this passage was part of a set of theological instructions given to newly baptized members of the church. Central to all of it, and emanating ...

1630. Easter 6

Psalm 66:1-20, Acts 17:16-34, 1 Peter 3:8-22, John 14:15-31

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... is in charge of human history, determining the rise and fall of nations so that they might seek and find him. He completely pulled out the rug from the Greek religious system when he said, "In him we live, and move, and have our being," quoting, in support of his statement, Greek thinkers who had said, "We are all his children." After verbally pulling down their altars, he told them that God wanted people to repent of their sins, that the whole world will be judged at a fixed time, and that God has selected ...

1631. Proper 5 & Pentecost 3

Matthew 9:9-13, Romans 4:1-25, Hosea 6:1--7:16, Genesis 22:1-19, Psalm 13:1-6, Psalm 50:1-23, Hosea 5:1-15

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... with God, and, in this passage, on the promise God made to Abraham that he and Sarah would have a son in their old age. God took a seemingly impossible situation and turned it completely around in the conception and birth of Isaac. Thus, Paul supports his theological concept of the justification by faith alone; God is one who does those things for people which they cannot do for themselves, including reconciliation with himself and new life in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Matthew 9:9-13 All ...

1632. Pentecost 4

Psalm 100:1-5, Genesis 25:19-34, Exodus 19:1-25, Romans 5:1-11, Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-42

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... hand. And they were not to charge for their services, because they were only giving what had been given freely to them by their Lord. (Verses 9 and 10, with their injunction to take no provisions with them, but to allow - even expect - themselves to be supported by the people to whom they ministered in the name of Jesus, have been omitted, for some unknown reason.) SERMON SUGGESTIONS Matthew 9:35--10:7 - "The Persistent Call." Were it not for the fact that women and older persons are accepting the call of ...

1633. The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Zechariah 9:9-13, Exodus 1:1-22, Exodus 2:1-10, Romans 7:7-25, Romans 8:1-17, Matthew 11:25-30

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THEOLOGICAL CLUE Beyond the general and continuing eschatological framework of the church year, no distinct or additional clue is provided. Pentecost remains the "time of the church," or, the season of the "life of the church." The specific themes that support and expand the time/life concepts of Pentecost are all provided by the assigned readings of the cycle/season and Sunday. The Prayer of the Day This prayer is radically different than the classic collect it replaces. It is a prayer for peace, peace ...

1634. Proper 10 & Pentecost 8

Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 65:1-13, Romans 8:1-17, Romans 8:18-27, Exodus 2:11-25, Matthew 13:1-23

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... the Pentecost cycle/season approaches its conclusion, the preacher must keep in mind that the theological framework of the season continues to be eschatological; the church continues to wait and work in anticipation of the Parousia. The Gospel for the Day, supported by the first reading, continues to provide the primary theme for worship and preaching, depending on whether or not one reads the shorter or longer lection, while the second reading continues to go its own way and sounds its own eschatological ...

1635. Proper 11 & Pentecost 11

Isaiah 44:6-23, Psalm 103:1-22, Psalm 86:1-17, Exodus 3:1-22, Romans 8:18-27, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

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THEOLOGICAL CLUE The eschatological framework of the church year is strengthened on this Ninth Sunday after Pentecost, not by the character or content of the church year, but by the Gospel for the Day. With its parable of the wheat and the weeds, plus exegetically subtle support in the first reading (Isaiah 44 - "Let them tell us what is yet to be" and the second reading, Romans 8:27 - "... the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God"), the Gospel for the Day points to the end of time ...

1636. Proper 12 & Pentecost 10

1 Kings 3:1-15, Exodus 3:1-22, Romans 8:18-27, Romans 8:28-39, Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:47-52

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... we think that Christians should have no painful or unpleasant experiences in life. We all would welcome divine intervention in our affairs, at one time or another, wouldn't we? 2. God is actively at work in our lives. He turns us toward the good by supporting us in every situation we may face, changing pain into joy, suffering into glory, and defeat into victory through Jesus Christ and the presence - and prayers - of the Spirit. 3. Just what is Jesus saying? "Trust in God" - and you will come to know how ...

1637. Proper 15 & Pentecost 13

Isaiah 56:1-8, Psalm 67:1-7, Psalm 78:1-72, Exodus 16:1-36, Romans 11:11-24, Romans 11:25-32, Matthew 15:21-28

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... sacrifices will be pleasing to God. The intention of God - "for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples" - was connected by Mark to the very cleansing of the Temple by Jesus. This reading connects with the Gospel for the Day and supports Jesus' action in healing the daughter of the Canaanite woman of faith. Exodus 16:2-15 (C) A month and a half had passed since the Israelites had left Egypt; they were now in the wilderness of Sin, between Elim and Sinai, and provisions obviously were ...

1638. Proper 17 & Pentecost 15

Matthew 16:21-28, Romans 12:1-8, Exodus 19:1-25, Jeremiah 14:1--15:21, Jeremiah 20:7-18, Psalm 114:1-8, Psalm 63:1-11

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... have lost faith in God, actually turns to the Lord God in his prayer and, in return, hears a word of blessing from the Lord God: "If you return, I will restore you, and you shall stand before me." He hears the promise of God's support in whatever trials and persecutions he may have to endure in life, which is what Christians have learned to expect from the Lord. Final deliverance is promised to the prophet, his community, and, in light of the gospel, to faithful Christians. Jeremiah might have been speaking ...

1639. Proper 20 & Pentecost 18

Matthew 20:1-16, Philippians 1:12-30, Philippians 1:1-11, Exodus 32:1-33:6, Jonah 4:1-11, Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 145:1-21, Psalm 106:1-48

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... , courage; partnership in the gospel can cost one's life (it always does, one way or another). 3. A profitable partnership - The benefits of believing and witnessing to the Gospel of Christ, as partners with Paul and all Christians, is the assurance that God will support those who enter into the partnership and see them through the very gates of heaven. 4. An enduring partnership - It will last to the end of the age, and then will begin the final meeting of all who have been partners with Paul, the apostles ...

1640. Proper 22 & Pentecost 20

Matthew 21:33-46, Philippians 4:2-9, Philippians 3:12-4:1, Numbers 27:12-23, Psalm 81:1-16, Isaiah 5:1-7

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... upon it." "Turn now," the psalmist prays, "O God of hosts, look down from heaven; behold and tend this vine; preserve what your right hand has planted." Verse 16 contains a reminder of the gospel and of the need Christ will have of the Father's loving support in the future: "Let your hand be upon the man of your right hand, the son of man you have made so strong for yourself." Clearly, this is a psalm of deliverance for Israel, which obliquely appears to apply to Jesus' situation in the Gospel for the ...

1641. Thanksgiving Day

Deuteronomy 8:1-20, Philippians 4:2-9, Philippians 4:10-20, 1 Timothy 2:1-15, Luke 17:11-19

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... in the world. God will be with them in every situation they encounter. He declares: "I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and want. I can do all things in him who strengthens me." As a good Jew, too, who is grateful for their support of his ministry, Paul assures them, "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen." 1 Timothy 2:1-4 Set as it is on Thanksgiving, this passage ...

1642. Faces of the Nation

2 Samuel 19:9-43

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... at the faces of those friends who are with us through thick and thin. As David gazed at the faces of his men, may we look back at those people who have stood by us in good times and in bad. So often we take for granted the love and support handed to us. We forget that, when the chips are down and we are going down for the count of ten, we are not alone. We have our family; we have our church, and we have a friend named Jesus who shall never leave our side. Soon leaders from the ...

1643. Green, The Color of Life

Genesis 1:1-2:3

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H. Michael Nehls

... , we heard and read about a local Christmas Cheer program. This program offers you and me a joyous way of sharing the blessings of God with others. Green money is needed and you can help. Likewise, on your Sunday envelope, there are many wonderful programs supported by our green dollars. Our own congregation depends upon our green money to continue to do the work we do. Money, when used properly, is an important tool, a life-giving tool for Christians, at Christmas time and all year long. But if it becomes ...

1644. The Daniel Diet

Daniel 1:1-21

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Bill Bouknight

... over what or who is a reliable authority. The people of faith lift up this book as God's authoritative word. I'm so grateful for our Methodist founder John Wesley who declared, "I build on no authority, ancient or modern, but the Scripture. If Scripture supports my doctrine, it will stand; if not, the sooner it falls, the better." (Quoted on Feb. 5, 1756 There is a second crisis young people face; it is AN IDENTITY CRISIS. When King Nebuchadnezzar tried to change Daniel's name, his goal was to change the ...

1645. The One Who Made His Cross

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... meal. Nothing can compare with that. Anna I wonder ... I wonder if we could do that. Silas (Silas moves to Barnabas’ table) You know, sometimes I wonder why I even left home to start with. I didn’t need the money. Our business provided more than enough to support my brother and me. Anna I would love to see Matthew and his family again. The boys have probably grown so that we wouldn’t even recognize them now. And we have such a good time when we do get together. Silas (Silas moves back to his table ...

1646. Good Morning, Jerusalem!

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... in them, suddenly sat up straight and shouted back, "He is risen indeed!" To the world’s ridicule, scorn and doubt - no other reply need be made! Frequently we hear charges detailing what is wrong with Christ and with his church. Where the evidence supports those charges, we must admit them. In the face of all attacks against the Christian faith, we are reminded that the best defense of Christ is our service to those in need. In our Easter service this morning, certain events of that first Easter ...

1647. Easter 7

John 17:1-5

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... ascension. Verses 2 and 3 make explicit what has been the implicit purpose in Jesus' ministry all along, namely, to give eternal life, which here is equated with knowledge of God and the Christ. Call to Worship (based on Psalm 68) Leader: Blessed is God, who daily supports us! People: BLESSED IS GOD, WHO FINALLY SAVES US! Leader: For ours is a God of salvation! People: OURS IS A GOD WHO FREES US FROM DEATH! Collect Most generous God, you sent us a Christ whose career was life-giving. Grant us the wisdom and ...

1648. Proper 7

Matthew 10:1-42

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... ! Leader: For God covers us with heavenly wings! People: GOD DEFENDS US WITH HOLY SHIELDS! Collect Mighty God, beside you and your power nothing is fearsome. Grant us the courage required of discipleship: that, trusting in the security of your coming Reign and the support of our advocate Jesus, we may be bold to proclaim the truth of your liberating gospel even to those who would rather not hear. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession God of the ages, we confess with deep regret our timidity ...

1649. Advent 2

Matthew 3:1-12

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... them; sometimes we don't. Compare God's promise in this Scripture, a promise which the people would not understand until the days of Easter and Pentecost. Stewardship Thought Consider this: When we united with the church, we made a promise to support the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ throughout this world. How are you responding to that promise with your time, resources, personality, money? Charge to the Congregation One pastor used this illustration: A picture shows Faust playing a game of chess ...

1650. Christmas Eve

Luke 2:1-7

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... . 2. A boy told him that he wanted a chance to talk and play with his Dad, but his Dad was always too busy. 3. A churchman told him that he wanted a word of cooperation from a man who had pledged never to support him in anything he does. Use the responses anonymously and sensitively. Lighting of the Christmas Candles (suggested procedure) Caution: Check with state and local authorities about lighting individual candles. 1. Pastor - describe the mechanics of candlelighting. 2. As candles are lit, choir sings ...

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1626. Lent 3

Psalm 142:1-7, Isaiah 42:10-17, Isaiah 42:18-25, Ephesians 4:17--5:21, John 9:1-12, John 9:13-34, John 9:35-41

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1627. Lent 4

1 Samuel 16:1-13, Psalm 43:1-5, Hosea 5:1-15, Hosea 6:1--7:16, Romans 8:1-17, Matthew 20:17-19, Matthew 20:20-28

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1628. Easter Day

John 20:1-9, Colossians 3:1-17, Psalm 118:1-29, Acts 10:23b-48

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1629. Easter 5

Acts 17:1-9, Psalm 33:1-22, Acts 17:10-15, 1 Peter 2:4-12, John 14:1-4, John 14:5-14

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1630. Easter 6

Psalm 66:1-20, Acts 17:16-34, 1 Peter 3:8-22, John 14:15-31

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1631. Proper 5 & Pentecost 3

Matthew 9:9-13, Romans 4:1-25, Hosea 6:1--7:16, Genesis 22:1-19, Psalm 13:1-6, Psalm 50:1-23, Hosea 5:1-15

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1632. Pentecost 4

Psalm 100:1-5, Genesis 25:19-34, Exodus 19:1-25, Romans 5:1-11, Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-42

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1633. The Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

Zechariah 9:9-13, Exodus 1:1-22, Exodus 2:1-10, Romans 7:7-25, Romans 8:1-17, Matthew 11:25-30

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1634. Proper 10 & Pentecost 8

Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 65:1-13, Romans 8:1-17, Romans 8:18-27, Exodus 2:11-25, Matthew 13:1-23

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1635. Proper 11 & Pentecost 11

Isaiah 44:6-23, Psalm 103:1-22, Psalm 86:1-17, Exodus 3:1-22, Romans 8:18-27, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

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1636. Proper 12 & Pentecost 10

1 Kings 3:1-15, Exodus 3:1-22, Romans 8:18-27, Romans 8:28-39, Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:47-52

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1637. Proper 15 & Pentecost 13

Isaiah 56:1-8, Psalm 67:1-7, Psalm 78:1-72, Exodus 16:1-36, Romans 11:11-24, Romans 11:25-32, Matthew 15:21-28

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1638. Proper 17 & Pentecost 15

Matthew 16:21-28, Romans 12:1-8, Exodus 19:1-25, Jeremiah 14:1--15:21, Jeremiah 20:7-18, Psalm 114:1-8, Psalm 63:1-11

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1639. Proper 20 & Pentecost 18

Matthew 20:1-16, Philippians 1:12-30, Philippians 1:1-11, Exodus 32:1-33:6, Jonah 4:1-11, Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 145:1-21, Psalm 106:1-48

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1640. Proper 22 & Pentecost 20

Matthew 21:33-46, Philippians 4:2-9, Philippians 3:12-4:1, Numbers 27:12-23, Psalm 81:1-16, Isaiah 5:1-7

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1641. Thanksgiving Day

Deuteronomy 8:1-20, Philippians 4:2-9, Philippians 4:10-20, 1 Timothy 2:1-15, Luke 17:11-19

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1642. Faces of the Nation

2 Samuel 19:9-43

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1643. Green, The Color of Life

Genesis 1:1-2:3