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1651. Moving At The Speed Of Light: Unknown Apostles

1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Sermon

Frank Luchsinger

... Sensing there might be a mechanical failure, a police cruiser with two officers pulled up next to her inquiring if she needed help. "Well, you see, officer," she said, "I had such a commotion in the back seat that I knew it wouldn't be safe for me to continue driving." Picking up on the cue, the kindly officer glanced at the boys, at which time the four-year-old said, "Oh, we're sorry, officer. We'll never do it again. Please don't put us in jail!" Not surprisingly, things the next few weeks were calmer in ...

1652. The Expectant Parents--And An Unexpected Baby

Isaiah 11:1-16

Sermon

Thomas A. Pilgrim

... boy announced from the back of the church, "Mr. Bob Buford's house is burning down!" Mrs. Buford, who was in the choir, fainted and fell. They revived her, and she and some firemen rushed to the fire. The congregation tried to settle down and continue the service. But suddenly a woman came in and said, "The whole town is burning up!" The preacher pronounced the benediction, and everyone ran out the door. Only one house burned after all. That afternoon the preacher thought about all this, and knew the effort ...

1653. Five Thousand For Lunch In Galilee

Luke 9:10-17

Sermon

Maurice A. Fetty

... the gifts that work together to free mankind from the bondage of power and the dead hand of the past and open us to the possibilities of the divine."[2] Any religion which constricts God's expansiveness is doomed to spiritual starvation. And any church which continues to constrict, to control excessively, to thwart adventure, to stifle risk, and crush creativity is bound to stagnate. The principle of God and nature is to get the seed out of the granary and to sow it in spite of the risk of failure. We are ...

1654. Not Yet Quitting Time

Luke 21:5-38

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Larry R. Kalajainen

... , who do God's will rather than their own, it will come as a day of salvation and blessing and healing. In the community of Christians in Thessalonica, there were those who became so convinced that the time was short, that they figured, what's the point of continuing to work. We'll just stay in church all day, we'll join in the covered-dish suppers, we'll sing hymns, we'll pray together, we'll have good fellowship and enjoy ourselves while we wait for Jesus to come back and deliver us from this evil world ...

1655. Growing In The Lord

1 Samuel 2:12-26

Sermon

Robert A. Hausman

... him. "His mother used to make for him a little robe and take it to him each year, when she went up with her husband to offer the yearly sacrifice" (2:19). Hannah is blessed for her faithfulness (2:20), and Samuel prospers in service to the Lord, for he "continued to grow both in stature and in favor with the Lord and with the people" (2:26). In a time in which there were not many visions, because of the people's wickedness, Samuel is granted a vision (chapter 3). The Lord calls to him in the night two times ...

1656. Priest Without Peer

Genesis 14:1-24

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Barbara Brokhoff

... . Christ first gave the precious body and blood as he offered himself on Calvary's tree for our sins, and that redemption, so dearly purchased, redeems us as we bow in repentance and faith at his cross. As our Mediator and Intercessor, he continues to pray and intercede for us at the Father's right hand in heaven. With poignant understanding of this great sacrifice, Charles Wesley wrote: Five bleeding wounds he bears, received on Calvary; They pour effectual prayers, They strongly plead for me. "Forgive him ...

1657. The Right Child

Isaiah 9:1-7

Sermon

Paul E. Robinson

... ." For a time, at least, the attention of the people was riveted on this single-minded, openhearted person for whom all of life had become focused in one great question. But then everyone went back to work, only slightly hearing, some annoyed. Still, however, the cries continued. One day a child stepped in front of the wailing figure on a cold and stormy night. "Elder," the child said, "don't you realize that no one is listening to you?" "Of course I do, my child," the Elder answered. "Then why do you shout ...

1658. Easter 2

Acts 5:17-42, Revelation 1:4-8, John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31

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John R. Brokhoff

... -16 Let's get growing! Need: The picture of the first church, following the resurrection of the Lord, is one of growth, enthusiasm and excitement. There is no reason to see this as a one-time, first-time-out-of-the-chute sort of phenomenon. The church can and must continue to grow today, and needs to recover the spirit of the first community. 1. Growth is God's plan for all life. a. When we stop growing, we start to die. b. Just as we expect our bodies to grow, we ought to expect our congregation to grow. i ...

1659. Epiphany 2

1 Corinthians 12:1-11, Isaiah 62:1-12, John 2:1-11

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John R. Brokhoff

... transforms his people from "forsaken" to "married." Lesson 2 God's Spirit transforms "Jesus be cursed" to "Jesus is Lord." The Epiphany theme of the manifestation of God's glory in Christ continues today by dealing with transforming power. At a wedding in Cana Jesus by the power of God changes water into wine. Continuing the marriage metaphor, Yahweh marries the land and changes the people from desolate to delighted expressed in the giving of a new name. A series on 1 Corinthians begins with today's Second ...

1660. A History Of Epiphany

Matthew 2:1-12

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John R. Brokhoff

... of Jesus were celebrated at this time. January 6 was chosen as Epiphany Day because it was the winter solstice, a pagan festival celebrating the birthday of the sun god. In 331 A.D. the solstice was moved to December 25, but January 6 continued to be observed. Christians substituted Epiphany for the solstice. The emphasis was upon the re-birth of light. In keeping with this time, the First Lesson for Epiphany Day is appropriate: "Arise, shine; for your light has come." The unitive Festival of Epiphany was ...

1661. Advent 3

Luke 13:1-9, Exodus 3:1-22, 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Isaiah 55:1-13

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John R. Brokhoff

... world and good people can suffer innocently in this kind of world. 2. Unless (vv. 3, 5). Because we are sinners, we all need to repent. "Unless" we do, our fate will be like the innocent people who were killed. If we continue in our sin, if we keep preparing for war, if our society continues to be saturated with crime, if we keep on neglecting God, we will perish. Our future security and salvation depend on the "unless." It is a simple and clear warning. 3. None (vv. 6, 7). This is a damning word. A man ...

1662. Lent 4

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

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John R. Brokhoff

... are now regarded as God's creation and potential children of God. This high regard for Christ and people as of infinite worth makes them deserve our concern and aid. 2. Creation (v. 17). God is continuously creating. Scientists claim that new worlds and new stars are still in the making. Spiritually creation continues also. To be in Christ is to effect a new creation. A person baptized in Christ with repentance and faith has a new existence. He/she is not the same person essentially. He/she has changed ...

1663. Proper 11

Amos 8:1-14, Luke 10:38-42, Colossians 1:21-28

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John R. Brokhoff

... , we are "hostile in mind" against God. Through the reconciliation with God through the cross, our minds are now friendly and are used in the service of God. A Christian experiences a change of mind, from hostility to friendship. Outline: How Christians can use their minds. a. By continuing in the faith of the gospel -- v. 23. b. By using your suffering for the good of the church -- v. 24. c. By knowing the mystery of the ages revealed in Christ -- vv. 26, 27. d. By teaching the gospel in wisdom -- v. 28.

1664. Proper 17

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

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John R. Brokhoff

... days about people's lack of self-esteem. This means that you think you are worthless. How did you get that way? Jeremiah gives the answer. People "went after worthless things and became worthless themselves." When we think unworthy thoughts, we tend to practice them. Continue to practice them and you become worthless. The need is to think holy thoughts in order to become holy. Outline: Worthless or worthy people? a. You are what you think. b. You are what you worship. c. You are to whom you belong: God or ...

1665. 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

... in Daniel and a few Psalms. Jesus did not answer the question as to which of the seven brothers would be the husband. He used the question as an occasion to teach the nature and existence of the resurrection of the dead. For one thing, heaven is not a continuation of earthly life and therefore there is no marriage in heaven. Also, there is a resurrection and a life after death. This is based on the nature of God, for he is the God of the living and not of the dead. THEOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS Gospel: Luke 20:27 ...

1666. Proper 5

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

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John R. Brokhoff

... experience on the Damascus road. To confirm his claim, he explains that after his conversion, he did not go to Jerusalem to confer with the Apostles but went to Arabia to preach. Three years later he went to Jerusalem, but visited with only Peter and James. Then he continued preaching in Syria and Cilicia. All of this explanation was to prove his point: the gospel he preached is from God, not man. Luke 7:11-17 Jesus raises a widow's son in Nain. Only Luke tells us of Jesus' raising the widow's son at Nain ...

1667. Reformation Sunday

Jn 8:31-36 · Jer 31:31-34 · Rom 3:19-28

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John R. Brokhoff

... science, politics, nor economics. It is religious truth personified and spoken by Christ. It is the truth of God and life. 2. If (v. 31). Though it has only two letters, it is a big word. Jesus says we will know the truth and be free "if" we continue in his word. It is possible to lose the word of Jesus through negligence or unconcern. We can fall from the truth and lose our religious freedom if we ever sever ourselves from the Word. 3. Free (v. 32). The truth of Christ frees. It does not mean necessarily ...

1668. Changed From Glory Into Glory

Romans 8:1-17

Eulogy

Barbara G. Schmitz

... the moment that we begin the transformation. From that moment on, we are sealed by the Holy Spirit and marked as Christ's own forever. It means that we are on the way, just as Jesus' baptism was the beginning of his life's mission. Our transformation continues as we gradually understand our life's meaning to be about turning things upside down. It was shortly after his own baptism that Jesus returned to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. Jesus was beginning to get a picture of what God had in store for ...

1669. Lent 4

Luke 15:1-7, Psalm 32:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... our heads in shame, Heavenly Parent, when we remember what we have done contrary to your instruction, we come with joy and shining faces, for you put our past behind us and lead us to a new life of freedom and mutual service. We will bless your name continually and tell of your goodness to the humble, who will hear and also be glad. With all who have been freed from bondage we celebrate the passover of gladness and the joyful feast of the people of God. All praise be given to you, Holy Parent, Innocent Kin ...

1670. Proper 14

Psalm 50:1-23, Luke 12:35-48

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B. David Hostetter

... a covenant with me by sacrifice!" The heavens declare his righteousness, for God himself is judge. "Hear, O my people, and I will speak, O Israel, I will testify against you. I am God, your God. Not for your sacrifices do I rebuke you; your burnt offerings are continually before me." Mark this, then, you who forget God, or I will tear you apart, and there will be no one to deliver. Those who bring thanksgiving as their sacrifice honor me; to those who go the right way I will show the salvation of God."

1671. Proper 18

Psalm 139:1-24, Luke 14:25-35

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B. David Hostetter

... Jesus. Give up anything that prevents your being a loyal Christian. Prayer of the Day Strong One, without your aid there is no way we can confront the forces of evil within us and around us. Without your enablement, there is no way we can begin, continue, and complete the work you want us to do. Discipline our spirits and keep us in the way of a disciple. Amen. Prayer of Thanksgiving All-knowing God, your wisdom is beyond our reach. We are thankful that you have accommodated yourself to our limited capacity ...

1672. Proper 25

Joel 2:28-32, Joel 2:18-27, Psalm 65:1-13, 2 Timothy 4:9-18, Luke 18:9-14

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B. David Hostetter

... lurch. You have done wonderful things which your people Israel saw with their own eyes. You are the refuge of all who come to you and their relief. You give your people strength. Your church has suffered but has never been destroyed. We rejoice in your continuing care and live in confidence that in the end the humble will be exalted and the proud be put in their place. Praise to you, the One all- knowing, the One all-feeling, the One all-healing. Amen. Prayer of Dedication Whatever the offerings we place ...

1673. Proper 7

Luke 8:26-39, Galatians 3:15-25, Galatians 3:26--4:7, Psalm 43:1-5, Psalm 42:1-11, 1 Kings 19:1-8

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B. David Hostetter

... is with me, a prayer to the God of my life. I say to God, my rock, "Why have you forgotten me? Why must I walk about mournfully because the enemy oppresses me?" As with a deadly wound in my body, my adversaries taunt me, while they say to me continually, "Where is your God?" Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my help and my God. Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause against an ungodly people; from those who are deceitful ...

1674. Trinity Sunday

John 16:5-16, Psalm 8:1-9

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B. David Hostetter

... . Amen. Declaration of God's Forgiveness Hear the Good News! We have been justified through faith in Jesus Christ and have been allowed to enter the sphere of God's grace. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Let us continue at peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ and share with others the love with which the Holy Spirit floods our hearts. Prayer of the Day You have given us the Holy Spirit, Christ Jesus, to enable us to share your peace with others. Prepare ...

1675. The Face Of God

Isaiah 55:1-13

Sermon

Steve Burt

... on the grass, curled up and clutching the ankle of the larger cousin who was still standing. The older cousin would look down victoriously, but the younger cousin would nevertheless hang on, look up, and demand from his ridiculous position, "Okay. Give up now?" He'd continue to hang on, knowing he had lost, and ask again, "Okay. Give up?" And finally, through gales of laughter, the older and larger cousin, the victor, would say, "Yeah, yeah, I give up." And the younger one would let go his death grip on the ...

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