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Antonyms: bad feeling, acrimony, animosity, animus, antagonism, antipathy, aversion, bitterness, detestation, disgust, dislike, disrelish, enmity, friction, grievances, grudges, hatred, hostility, loathing, malevolence, malice

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1676. They Also Serve Who Wait

Luke 2:21-40

Sermon

Thomas Long

... wait with the people. Exhausted, impatient, and deprived of the vision of God's presence, the people cry to Aaron, "Point God out! We want to kneel down ... But then, where is he? Point him out!" Finally Aaron yields to their plea, forging for them a god they can touch, a god for whom they never have to wait. "O Israel," he says, "... I return your gods to you,and also give you to them,just as you have demanded.You shall provide the stuff;I shall give it a form ....4 But our gods made of positive thoughts ...

1677. The Unclean Spirit

Mark 1:21-28

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

... . In another Cycle B miracle for Epiphany 7, healing the paralytic (Miracle 4), Jesus observes rumblings and questions among the scribes (Mark 2:6) and challenges them. The fifth miracle in this series (Proper 4), healing the man with the withered hand, also touches on Jesus' authority. However, its main focus is healing on the sabbath. First Point Of Action The first two verses state the synopsis of the story. "They" go to the synagogue at Capernaum, and Jesus teaches on the sabbath. Jesus teaches with ...

1678. Stilling The Storm

Mark 4:35-41

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

... make in waking up Jesus (Matthew 8:25, Mark 4:38 and Luke 8:24). In Mark, they call him "teacher" (Mark 4:38), in Matthew the disciples call him "lord" (Matthew 8:25), and in Luke, they shout at him, "Master" (Luke 8:24). Mark's words have a touch of irritation: "Do you not care that we are perishing?" (Mark 4:38). Matthew's words are to the point: "Save us. We are perishing" (Matthew 8:25). After the quieting of the storm, Mark describes the disciples as filled with great awe (Mark 4:41). Luke says they ...

1679. Let's Have A Fruitful Christmas Season

Drama

May Dembowski

... some more, then green and so on. The main thing is to KEEP IT SIMPLE. No experimenting. Green sugar on green icing, red sugar on pink icing. Any color on white. You can't goof up that way. They look like you've fussed for hours. Final touch? Display them with some "can't fail" fudge or foil-wrapped candies on a tray decorated with a ... ALL: (Interrupting with raised voices) A paper doily! (Laughter) MAY: And Jane's not the only one to buy cookies. When I have a cookie-decorating party for my grandchildren ...

1680. Lent 5

John 12:20-36, Jeremiah 30:1--31:40, Hebrews 4:14-5:10

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Russell F. Anderson

... they wanted to investigate the possibility of becoming disciples of Jesus. Philip goes to Andrew (who introduced Peter to Jesus) with the request. They both approach their Master. Jesus responds that it was now time for his ministry to add the crowning touch. While the synoptic gospels identify the resurrection as the time of glorification, John sees the crucifixion and resurrection in the same frame. The cross lifts up Jesus in all his glory and power. These Greeks who wanted an audience with the Lord ...

1681. Proper 11

Ephesians 2:11-22, 2 Samuel 7:1-17, Mark 6:45-56, Mark 6:30-44

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... their world into the presence of Jesus Christ? WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 89:20-37 "My faithfulness and steadfast love will be with him" (v. 24); Psalm 22:22-30 Prayer Of The Day: Shepherd of our souls, in our weakness and infirmity we seek your healing touch. Thank you, Lord Jesus, for stooping to help and heal us. Give us hearts of compassion, that we might reach out with your mercy and grace. In your precious name. Amen.

1682. Advent 3

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, Isaiah 61:1-11, John 1:19-28, John 1:1-18

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... Sermon Angle: The third Sunday in Advent has been dubbed "Rejoice Sunday." Some churches feature a rose candle in the Advent wreath to put across this theme of joy. Our lesson begins: "Rejoice always" (v. 16). This injunction seems unrealistic and out of touch with reality. Sickness, death and tragedy sometimes steal into our lives without warning, smashing to pieces that which we hold dear. Yet joy is possible in all circumstances if we do not confuse joy with happiness. Happiness comes from the root word ...

1683. All Saints' Sunday

Jn 11:32-44 · Mt 5:1-12 · Isa 25:6-9 · Rev 7:9-17; 21:1-6 · Ps 24

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... Jesus cry? When Jesus observed the grief and sorrow all around him, he was moved to tears. He wasn't crying that Lazarus was dead; death would not have the last word. He was weeping because of the pain that death caused the living. Jesus is touched by our sorrow. Anger at God's absence. When Mary greeted Jesus, she knelt and stated: "Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died" (v. 32). Her confession of faith is laced with anger and disappointment. The unuttered question was: "Lord, why ...

1684. Christ The King

John 18:28-40, 2 Samuel 23:1-7, Daniel 7:1-14, Revelation 1:1-3, Revelation 1:4-8

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... generation. Epistle: Revelation 1:1-8 The blessing of public worship (v. 3). John pronounces a blessing on the person who reads aloud these words of prophecy. Most people were not educated and so the person who could read the Word at the assembly received a blessing from touching the lives of others with God's Word. Next, he says that those who hear are blessed. God's word has the power to change lives. Third, he states that those who keep God's word are blessed. The real blessing that comes from God's word ...

1685. Easter 2

Acts 4:32-37, 1 John 1:5--2:14, John 20:19-23, John 20:24-31

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... which they had seen and experienced. Community with the risen Christ creates real social security for this world and the next. Hands-on faith. Thomas insisted on a hands-on faith. He not only wanted to see the wounds of his Lord, he wanted to touch them. He needed to make sure that it was really Jesus, not just some manifestation of mass hysteria. What others said wasn't good enough, he wanted to experience Christ himself. Yes, those who believe without seeing are truly blessed but sometimes they are also ...

1686. Easter 3

Luke 24:36-49, Acts 3:11-26, 1 John 2:28--3:10

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Russell F. Anderson

... . These were not the victims of genocide in Africa or Bosnia. They were victims of a severe heat wave in the city of Chicago, mostly the aged and the infirm. No one was there to grieve their loss. Nobody claimed their bodies; their families had either lost touch with them or they had no family. In this mass grave, these poor souls lost their identity and their humanity. They were nobody's child and no one's mother or father. They had apparently lost their identity and sense of worth some time prior to their ...

1687. Epiphany 3

Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-10, Jeremiah 3:6-4:4, 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... up in a couple of weeks. She requested that her children, grandchildren and friends write her letters. It was hard. How does one distill a bucket of water into a single precious drop? We all did the best we knew how as we shared the ways that Mom had touched our lives, as we groped to grasp and transmit the impact that her life had upon our own. Through it all, Mom shared her concerns for us and her love for us and for the Lord she had endeavored to serve throgh the years. Our mutual acknowledgment of the ...

1688. Epiphany 7

2 Corinthians 1:12--2:4, Isaiah 43:14-28, Mark 2:1-12

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Russell F. Anderson

... or uncaring attitudes toward those of a different racial, social or ethnic mix? Or perhaps the entry is blocked by lack of imagination, faith and risk taking. Are there barriers in your congregation that prevent folks from gaining access to Jesus' healing touch? Carried. The paralytic was carried by others into the presence of Jesus. Sometimes weakness, ignorance or spiritual paralysis prevents us from obtaining access to God. All of us need to be carried into Christ's presence at one time or the other ...

1689. Epiphany 8

Hosea 2:2-23, Mark 2:18-22, 2 Corinthians 3:1-6

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... , fellow inmates asked him how it went. "Easiest time I've served," he replied. "I had my record player." "They let you have a phonograph?" "It's in here," he added, pointing to his heart. He explained that which we hold in our heart and mind cannot be touched by outside forces. Red didn't agree. He viewed hope as a "dangerous thing." I won't spoil the story by revealing the ending, except to say that both Andy and Red were led to a new life by the power of hope. 3. Sermon Title: Mission Mandate: Announce ...

1690. The Epiphany Season

Mt 2:1-12 · Jn 1:43-51 · Mk 1:9-28; 35-45 · Mk 2:1-12; 18-22 · Mk 9:2-13

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... grow in our knowledge of the truth of God and in our ability to reflect the light of Christ. Epiphany Today Not very many Christians understand the significance of Epiphany. Is it any wonder that they don't get excited about something that doesn't seem to touch them where they live? The biblical stories of the Magi and our Lord's baptism need to impact our daily lives. Epiphany presents a golden opportunity to lift up the universal mission of the church as a whole. Why not use this opportunity to enable our ...

1691. Proper 25

Hebrews 7:11-28, Job 42:7-17, Job 42:1-6, Mark 10:46-52

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... 't go to the blind man. He ordered others to tell the blind man to come to him. Christ generally uses the invitations of others to draw men and women to himself. We in the Church are called to extend Christ's gracious invitation to all who need Jesus' healing touch. Second sight (v. 51). When Jesus asked Bartimaeus what he wanted, he begged to see again. This man was not blind his whole life. He eyes had once soaked in the beauty of God's creation. What he was asking for was the gift of second sight. I see ...

1692. Proper 26

Hebrews 9:11-28, Ruth 1:1-22, Mark 12:28-34

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... for the sins of humanity. The purpose of sacrifice was to purify but the sacrifices of the Jewish religion were not intended to remove the contagion of willful sin but to cleanse a person from an unintentional sin or from breaking a taboo, such as touching a dead body. The sacrifice of Christ removes more than a ceremonial impurity, it removes the moral adulteration of our soul; "...how much more will the blood of Christ purify our conscience from dead works..." (v. 14). Cleansed by Christ's blood, we can ...

1693. The Good, The Bad, And The Justified

Luke 18:9-14

Sermon

Larry R. Kalajainen

... , the silence was deafening. Finally, Samuel Colgate arose and said, "I guess we blundered when we prayed that the Lord would save sinners. We forgot to specify what kind of sinners. We'd better ask him to forgive us for this oversight. The Holy Spirit has touched this woman and made her truly repentant, but the Lord apparently doesn't understand that she's not the type we want him to rescue. We'd better spell it out for him just which sinners we had in mind." Immediately, a motion was made and unanimously ...

1694. Easter 2

John 20:19-31, Acts 4:32-37, 1 John 1:1--2:2

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... and one with You. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, too often we have looked upon the material things we have worked for or been blessed with as ours alone and not means by which we could be ministering to those around us who are in need. Touch our hearts, Lord, and fill us with Your love so that when we see others hurting, we will comfort them; and when we see those in need, we will do whatever it takes to help. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns "Others" "In Christ There Is No East or West ...

1695. Let Us Celebrate God's Call On Our Life

2 Samuel 6:1-23

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James Wilson

... Your love joyfully. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession O God, so often we have allowed the doubters and the skeptics of this world to criticize and intimidate us and keep us from showing the joy we feel in our hearts because You called us and touched our lives. Forgive us, Lord, and help us to join King David in boldly and honestly living our faith for all to see and celebrating Your love and call upon our lives. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns "Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus" "Lord Of The Dance ...

1696. Here Am I; Send Me

Isaiah 6:1-13

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

Call To Worship Leader: The Lord, our God, is One and worthy to be praised. People: But we are a people of unclean thoughts and deeds. Leader: In Christ and the Holy Spirit, God has touched us and made us clean. People: But there is much to do in the ministry of Christ today. Leader: Then let every Christian heart join Isaiah saying, "Here am I; send me." All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, we are so grateful that in Christ ...

1697. The Gospel Of Our Calling

Romans 4:1-25

Sermon

Mark J. Molldrem

A friend related to me how, when he was a youngster, he spent a lot of time on the other side of the block all wrapped up in touch football and whiffle ball and hide-and-go-seek. But there were other important events going on for which his folks knew he needed to be present, like going to church, mealtime, bedtime. So, they blew a whistle to call him home from the other side of the block. God ...

1698. Deep Joy For A Shallow World

Nehemiah 8:1-4a, 5-6, 8-10

Sermon

Richard A. Wing

... the other hand, I have arthritis, and I don't deserve that either." We begin life wanting justice. Joy comes when we grant the same mercy to others that we insist on having for ourselves. Most often we are not merciful because we have not allowed God's mercy to touch us. You can't give what you do not have. "Love your neighbor AS YOU LOVE YOURSELF" has a warning that you can't give what you do not have. Too often we don't hear or heed that warning. When visiting the big island of Hawaii, I was deeply ...

1699. Getting The Face We Deserve

Luke 9:28-36

Sermon

Richard A. Wing

... . Most of the time we're too noisy or too busy getting more of what we have enough of, or we're looking for God in all the wrong places. God continues to reach out. Every once in a while, when we dare to be silent, the hand of God touches us in a mysterious way. The next time that happens to you, will you notice that hand and how it has been stung? Notice the marks. God still reaches out to us. He knows no other way than to keep coming to us in love rather than judgment. It is ...

1700. Forgiven!

John 12:1-11

Sermon

Lee Griess

... identified as "a woman of the city, a sinner." The meal takes place not in Bethany, but at the home of a Pharisee. And instead of Judas objecting to the waste of the money for the perfume, it was a Pharisee who was scandalized by a sinful woman touching Jesus. But essentially the story is the same. Jesus sums it up when he concludes, "Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven, for she loved much, but he who is forgiven little, loves little." Forgiven -- that's the theme of today's Gospel ...

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