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Antonyms: aversion, distaste, apathy, dislike, hatred, antipathy, disgust, disregard, abhorrence, acrimony, wet, animosity, animus, antagonism, bad feeling, bitterness, be averse to, detestation

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1676. Priest Without Peer

Genesis 14:1-24

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Barbara Brokhoff

... must catch me being good once in a while!" How happy we are when God can bless our lives as we try to follow him in obedience and integrity. It is always grace, mercy, love, and unspeakable joy when God blesses. His loving benediction is all we ever need or desire. A young minister, having preached his sermon, raised his hand and began the benediction, "Go in hope, and offer hope to all of God's people. Go in peace, and make peace to all of God's people. Go in love, and make love to all of ... Oh, well, you ...

1677. Hard Questions!

1 Kings 17:7-24

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Barbara Brokhoff

... upon the land." It was a real test of faith in the word of the Lord, through Elijah, that asked for her to give the prophet the cake first, even before feeding her son. I wonder if a part of the lesson here is to realize that God doesn't desire our leftovers. He deserves the first and the best, simply because he is God. If you had been this poor woman would you have believed this man whose name means "Yahweh is my God"? Would you have trusted God to be telling the truth through Elijah? Remember, this is a ...

1678. Grapes Of Wrath Or Grace?

1 Kings 21:1-29

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Barbara Brokhoff

... the final price he had to pay. Sin's pleasures don't last long and the cost is unbelievably high. The Bible solemnly warns that "the wages of sin is death." When we are tempted to sin, that sin is loved, enticing, alluring, attractive, and oh, so desirable! But when sin is done it is loathed, despised, and deeply regretted. Think of those persons who are enticed into using drugs. They are promised a "high," they will be part of the "in crowd," and all their worries will take wings. But once begun, the "high ...

1679. At The Right Place At The Right Time

2 Samuel 11:1-27

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Timothy J. Smith

... see Nathan he had no idea what he wanted to talk to him about. Nathan had a parable to tell David. I wonder if David saw Nathan's hands trembling as he began. Once there were two men, one rich and the other poor. The rich man had everything he desired including large flocks. In contrast, the poor man had little, but he was a good, hard-working man. The poor man took one little lamb and gave it to his children, who raised it as a pet. The lamb became part of that family, eating with them and even drinking ...

1680. Making A Difference

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Timothy J. Smith

... with her son's well-being, afraid that he might lose his focus. It appeared that the young ruler was spending too much time in partying and other self-indulgent activities. His mother admonished him, "It is not for kings to drink wine, or for rulers to desire strong drink." This was one trap that his mother did not want to see her son fall into. Following this counsel, attention was turned to finding a worthy wife for the king. As with all mothers and fathers, the monarch's mother had high hopes for her ...

1681. You Can Be Happy

1 Chronicles 13:1-14

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Michael B. Brown

... find the joy Christ was talking about, three indispensables for happiness. They are: 1 -- Find someone to believe in. This is the spiritual dimension of happiness. Paul said it this way when writing to his friends in Corinth: "Make love your aim, and earnestly desire the spiritual gifts." In short, only life lived in partnership with Christ can ultimately bring joy. 2 -- Find something to do. No life is so satisfied as the one which is making the world better for others. Perhaps through one's profession or ...

1682. You Can Be Real

Matthew 5:33-37

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Michael B. Brown

... real also means Being Honest With Myself. Sometimes that is even harder than being honest with others for it involves coming to terms with who and what I am ... and accepting it ... and affirming it ... and letting go of my envy, jealousy and foolish desire to be like somebody else. I love Robert Fulghum's report of the little girl who stood fast during a fellowship hall game of "Giants, Wizards and Dwarfs." "Where do the mermaids go?" she asked. "There are no mermaids," he answered. "Only giants, wizards ...

1683. The Right Child

Isaiah 9:1-7

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Paul E. Robinson

... is still so far from our sight diminishes not a whit the truth and the power of this prophetic symphony bequeathed to us by Isaiah. Some of you are surely familiar with the marvelous musical by O. Henry titled, The Gift of the Magi. What a story. In their desperate desire to give a gift to each other on Christmas he sells his watch to buy her a gold hair piece for her lovely, long hair, and she sells her hair to buy him a chain for his gold watch. One of the highlights of the musical is the song he ...

1684. All Saints

Psalm 149:1-9, Ephesians 1:15-23, Ephesians 1:1-14, Luke 6:27-36, Luke 6:17-26, Daniel 7:1-14

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John R. Brokhoff

... life on earth is nothing compared with the life to come in heaven. This gives us hope and patience in our tribulation. With Paul we can say "to die is gain." Outline: The better life to come a. Comfort for those who mourn now v. 21. b. Fulfillment of the desire for goodness v. 21. c. The kingdom for the poor v. 20. d. Joy for the persecuted vv. 22-23. Old Testament: Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18 1. Have a good dream! (7:1-3, 15-18). Need: Sometimes we are awakened by a bad dream. It is a ...

1685. Easter 5

Jn 13:31-35 · Acts 11:1-18; 13:44-52; 14:21-27 · Rev 21:1-6 · Ps 148

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John R. Brokhoff

... . Living conditions in the new world v. 4. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 148 "His glory is above earth and heaven." (v. 13c) Prayer Of The Day: "Oh God, form the minds of your faithful people into a single will. Make us love what you command and desire what you promise, that, amid all the changes of this world, our hearts may be fixed where true joy is found." Hymn Of The Day: "Lord Of All Nations, Grant Me Grace" Theme Of The Day: What's New In Religion? Gospel A new commandment. Lesson 1 A new ...

1686. Epiphany 3

Lk 4:14-21 · 1 Cor 12:12-31a · Isa 61:1-6 · Neh 8:1-10 · Ps 19

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John R. Brokhoff

... nor did he ask where the passage was to be found. He simply and easily found the place to read. It was a passage about the servant who was anointed by the Spirit to preach. Apparently, Jesus knew his Bible so well that he could immediately turn to the desired passage. Our lack of biblical knowledge is revealed when we look for the book of Hezekiah or turn to the Old Testament for the book of Hebrews. 3. Fulfilled (v. 21). Here is a stunning word. No one in all of Jewish history was able to say, "Today this ...

1687. Epiphany 8

Luke 6:37-42, Isaiah 55:1-13, Jeremiah 7:1-29, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58, Luke 6:46-49

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John R. Brokhoff

... occur come from a heart that is not right with God. In this text Jesus goes to the fountain of all human behavior. Good and evil acts come from the condition of the heart. Outline: To have a good heart -- a. Know the love of God. b. Repent -- renounce evil desires. c. Accept the Holy Spirit -- be filled with God's Spirit. Lesson 1: Isaiah 55:10-13 1. Let the Word do it! 55:10-11. Need: The Word has the power of God. What on the surface is as weak as a spoken or written word? The Word is ...

1688. Lent 2

Philippians 3:12-4:1, Genesis 15:1-18, Luke 13:31-35, Jeremiah 26:1-24

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John R. Brokhoff

... be in Herod's jurisdiction, for he is sure that his death will occur in Jerusalem which has killed other prophets. Jesus has a sense of destiny and this erases any fear he might have of even his worst opponents. 3. How (v. 34). This word expresses the desire and intense longing of Jesus for his people to turn to him for life and salvation. Not once does he appeal to them to repent, but "how often." He sees himself as a mother hen gathering her chicks under her wing for their safety and security. The tragedy ...

1689. Pentecost

John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:14-41, Genesis 11:1-9, John 14:5-14, Romans 8:1-17

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John R. Brokhoff

... forgive by virtue of being instruments of the Spirit who through Word and Sacraments forgives the penitent. Epistle: Acts 2:1-21 1. Together (v. 1). The Holy Spirit comes as a communal experience. The Apostles were assembled in Jerusalem. They were together in their desire for the Spirit. They were together in prayer and in faith in Christ as Lord. Together they were hoping for the Spirit. The Spirit is a gathering force, and he comes when believers are in unanimity. 2. Utterance (v. 4). The Spirit gave the ...

1690. Proper 11

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

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John R. Brokhoff

... to talk about spiritual affairs. We can miss the words of eternal life from Jesus by being too busy about things that are of minor importance. 3. Needful (v. 42). Jesus told Martha that "one thing is needful." There are numberless things we may desire but not need. Our luxuries have become necessities until a disaster takes them away. Then we realize that we really did not need them. People managed and were happy even when they did not have automobiles, radio, television, or computers. Of the various things ...

1691. 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

... God calls us to be and do. 3. Prayer (3:1). Think of Paul as a man of God and a man of prayer. Yet he asks his congregation to pray for him. What does he want? He wants the Word to spread and triumph. This is his heart's desire. This is why he is living: to proclaim the Word of salvation in Christ. He could have asked for prayer for his health or to get released from jail. No, the most important thing is that the Word should triumph and be spread around the world. PREACHING POSSIBILITIES Gospel: Luke ...

1692. Proper 7

1 Ki 19:1-18 · Lk 8:26-39 · Gal 3:23-29

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John R. Brokhoff

... Ahab and Queen Jezebel who sends a messenger to Elijah to tell him that within 24 hours she will have his life. Scared to death Elijah flees to Beersheba and to the wilderness out of the reach of Jezebel. Under a broom tree alone, he sits discouraged, depressed, and desires death. He falls asleep but Yahweh as an angel comes to him with food and drink and twice orders him to eat that he might have strength to go to Mount Horeb. In this story we see a paradox: Elijah is afraid to die at the hands of Jezebel ...

1693. A Dwelling Place

Psalm 23:1-6

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Barbara G. Schmitz

... prepared not for what is temporary, but for what is eternal? Those who believe and follow our Lord Jesus Christ, at their death, will rejoice to say with the author of Psalm 84: How lovely is thy dwelling place, O Lord of hosts, to me!My thirsty soul desires and longs within thy courts to be;my very heart and flesh cry out; O Living God, for thee! Beside thine altars, gracious Lord, the swallows find a nest;how happy they who dwell with thee and praise thee without rest,and happy they whose hearts are set ...

1694. Prayers for Ash Wednesday

Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:16-18, Psalm 51:1-19

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B. David Hostetter

... and my sin is ever before me. Against you, you alone, have I sinned, and done what is evil in your sight, so that you are justified in your sentence and blameless when you pass judgment. Indeed, I was born guilty, a sinner when my mother conceived me. You desire truth in the inward being; therefore teach me wisdom in my secret heart. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones that you have crushed rejoice. Hide your face ...

1695. Easter 5

John 13:31-38, Psalm 148:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... exalted;Praise God you who are God's people,Young men and women alike,old and young together! PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of hope, you promise to make all things new, to make a new heaven and a new earth. You have been patient in your desire to restore your world to its original perfection. You have shown great forbearance to belligerent and stubborn humanity. Forgive our unwillingness to be changed, to be open to others, to open the doors of the church to those quite different from ourselves. We are sorry for ...

1696. Easter 7

John 17:20-26, Psalm 97:1-12

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B. David Hostetter

... OF CONFESSION Holy God, neither through the doors of this house nor through the gates of your eternal city may we enter worthily without your forgiveness and the washing symbolized in baptism. We need the ministry of the Spirit to create in us the desire for the finest things that life offers. Forgive our passions for lesser things unworthy of the princes and princesses of your royal house, brothers and sisters of the royal Jesus. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! Jesus prays for us ...

1697. Epiphany 3

Lk 4:14-21 · 1 Cor 12:12-31 · Nehemiah 8 · Ps 19

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B. David Hostetter

... the simple; the precepts of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the LORD is clear, enlightening the eyes; the fear of the LORD is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the LORD are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, even much fine gold; sweeter also than honey, and drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover by them is your servant warned; in keeping them there is great reward. But who can detect their errors? Clear me from hidden faults. Keep back ...

1698. Lent 2

Luke 13:31-35, Psalm 27:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... are created. We regret the imbalance in our lives that too often allows our appetites to run away with us, so that we seem to live for eating and drinking and love-making. Our minds are too busy with plans to get ahead and satisfy bodily desires to the exclusion of the refreshment of the spirit, the exercise of the mind, the discipline of the body. Forgive our excesses and deliver us from them through our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! Christ will transfigure ...

1699. Lent 3

Luke 13:1-9, Psalm 63:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... creation with all the wisdom you will give us in experience. We praise your wisdom, power, and glory through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Receive the offerings we bring, O God, and sanctify them to the holy purpose of proffering your spiritual gifts to all who desire them; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PSALM 63:1-80 God, you are my God, I seek you, my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in ...

1700. Palm Sunday

Isaiah 50:1-11, Psalm 118:1-29, Psalm 31:1-24, Philippians 2:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, Luke 22:66--23:25

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B. David Hostetter

... of nature that glorifies you, God of grace. Amen. PRAYER OF THE DAY Sensitizing Spirit, open our hearts to the suffering that our sins add to the suffering of God's chosen One, so that we may be deterred from displeasing our heavenly Parent and desire the purity of holy childhood. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING We rejoice, O God, in your steadfastness. When life is uncertain, you are a rock of refuge. When friends are ashamed of us, you are still merciful and forgiving. How abundant is your goodness beyond ...

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