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1726. Lent 5

John 11:1-45 · Romans 8:6-11 · Ezekiel 37:1-14 · Psalm 130

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... mark of the Christian. Paul's turn here is deliberate. With all the previous admonition to set our minds on the Spirit rather than the flesh, we might easily but mistakenly conclude that our salvation is but a matter of making the right decisions. Wrong! We do have the responsibility to orient our lives toward God, but the good news of the gospel is that not only are we called to be in the context of the Spirit but that the gracious gift of God to us is that the Spirit dwells in us. Here is the mystery of ...

1727. Proper 10

Psalm 119:1-176, Romans 8:1-17, Matthew 13:1-23, Genesis 25:19-34

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... the Christian. Paul's turn here is deliberate. With all the previous admonition to set our minds on the Spirit rather than the flesh, we might easily but mistakenly conclude that our salvation is merely a matter of making the right decisions. We do, however, have the responsibility to orient our lives toward God, but the good news of the gospel is that not only are we called to be in the context of the Spirit, but the gracious gift of God to us is the Spirit dwelling in us. Here is the mystery of salvation ...

1728. Proper 13

Psalm 17:1-15, Romans 9:1-29, Matthew 14:13-21, Genesis 32:22-32

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... for interpreting vv. 22-31. The imagery of a divine army in v. 1 foreshadows the impending confrontation between Jacob and God, but Jacob's vision of God is blurred in vv. 2-8 because of his fear of Esau and his army of four hundred men. Jacob has two responses to this situation. First, he prays to God in vv. 9-12 and in so doing misquotes the divine promise to his own advantage when he states twice that God promised to "do him good." In Genesis 31:3 God promised to be with Jacob and not necessarily to do ...

1729. Proper 21

Exodus 17:1-7, Matthew 21:23-27, Matthew 21:28-32, Philippians 2:1-11, Psalm 78:1-72

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... as the favorite among English Methodists! This epistle also suggests the use of the gospel chorus "He Is Lord" as the choral introit for the day. It might first be sung by the choir then picked up by the congregation. Or the same chorus might serve as a response to the epistle, leading into the reading of the Gospel. The same use could be made of the stanza beginning "At the great name of Jesus now" in the evening hymn, "Creator of the Stars of Night." The Gospel can provide a pattern for the wording of the ...

1730. Proper 28

Judges 4:1-24, Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11, Psalm 123:1-4

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Marion L. Soards, Thomas B. Dozeman, Kendall McCabe

... 1) 2. God judges/threatens Israel through King Jabin of Canaan and Sisera (v. 2) 3. Israel cries to God for help (v. 3) B. God's Response 1. Deborah summons Barak for holy war (vv. 4-7) 2. Barak's equivocation (vv. 11) 3. The Kenites camp at Kedesh (v. 11) II. The ... endowed us with enormous grace. And as Christ entrusts us with what is his, he commissions us to pursue the responsible use, the multiplication, of his grace. Grace employed abounds, but grace buried does nothing. Inherent in this parable is a ...

1731. Take On Something for Lent

Matthew 4:1-11

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Leonard Sweet

... touch of a button, here is an endless supply of garbage, gossip, pornography, violence, and hate. Cell phones keep us in touch no matter where we are. Yet cell phones tempt us to never be anywhere except on the phone. A first car gives its recipient freedom, responsibility and great possibilities. But a first car also tempts a young driver to head to the mall instead of the library, to drive too fast, to show-off at the wheel. You can come up with your own candidates for proof of how our culture is packed ...

1732. The Three Approaches to Life

Luke 10:25-37

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James W. Moore

... way. - He didn’t just sit there and let someone else see to it. - He didn’t just stand off to the side and watch and critique how others were dealing with the difficulty. He didn’t play the “Blame Game!” - No! He felt responsible… he felt “called” to help… and he addressed that troublesome situation lovingly… in the Spirit of Christ… and that’s why to this day, we call him the Good Samaritan. Third class ticket-holders are indeed good people to have around. Jesus taught us that ...

1733. Who Are We, Really?

1 Peter 2:4-12

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King Duncan

... where the church meets. When you leave this building you are still the church. When you go to your civic club, you are still the church. When you dine with your family, when you have recreation, when you go to the office, when you fulfill your civic responsibility and cast your ballot on election day, you are still the church. And if you do any of these things with no thought to God, you are betraying your calling as a follower of Jesus Christ. Around 125 A.D. Aristides, the philosopher, described the early ...

1734. The Keys to the Car

Acts 2:1-21; John 20:21

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Don Walker

... world. It's a change in your son or daughter's life from which they are never going to turn back. It's a moment in which you are giving your child an adult responsibility. It is a transitional moment for the child also because the teenager recognizes that he has been given a great responsibility. It's an adult responsibility. He also realizes that this is something that he needs to take care with because great trust has been put in him. Teenagers need to prove to their parents that the validity of their ...

1735. Honor To Whom Honor Is Due

Exodus 20:12

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James Merritt

... me, and even takes care of me when I'm sick." The other teenager looked at him and said, "Well, what are you worried about?" He said, "I'm afraid they might try to escape." Parents, you need to teach your children to work. They need to be given responsibility. They need to have chores they do around the house. They need to learn to earn some things, and not just be given some things. I have learned that you enjoy anything that you're given, but you appreciate anything that you earn. We can honor our parents ...

1736. Let Me Tell You about the Birds and the Bees

Proverbs 5:15-23

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James Merritt

... problem. It has become patently obvious that education alone, especially school-based sex education, is not a panacea for all of our sexual problems. Compare these two letters: The first letter is a letter written to Ann Landers. Listen to it and note Lander's response: Dear Ann Landers: I am heartbroken. My sixteen-year old daughter has just been diagnosed with a very severe case of herpes. I am beside myself. "Melissa" has had plenty of sex education, and we have had many talks about safe sex and condoms ...

1737. Once Save - Always Saved

John 10:27-29

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James Merritt

... analogy of a shepherd and his sheep to illustrate the principle of eternal security. If you will remember, the following three statements it will help clarify this in your mind: The shepherd is solely responsible for the salvation of the sheep. The shepherd is solely responsible for the safety of the sheep. The shepherd is solely responsible for the security of the sheep. So if you want to know whether or not you are saved, and eternally safe, you must ask three questions: I. Are You A Saved Sheep? Jesus ...

1738. Easter and a Lost World

Acts 17:16-34

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James Merritt

... gods they worshiped 2,000 years ago; we've just changed the names. Some people worship the god of fame. Other people worship the god of fortune. Some worship the god of fitness. A lot of people worship the god of fun—same gods, just different names. Paul's response to this was "his spirit was provoked within him." (v.16) That word provoke literally means "to be stirred." It's a medical term that was used of a seizure or an epileptic fit. In other words, in his heart he went nuclear. He was angry at Satan ...

1739. Is There Hope For World Peace?

Matthew 24:1-35

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Bill Bouknight

... awful events of 70 A.D. But most of that chapter deals with the end of the age, the end of history. In this chapter and in other portions of Holy Scripture, I find three answers to the question: “Is there hope for world peace?” The first response is: THE WORLD IS NOT GOING TO EVOLVE INTO WORLD PEACE. If any Christian believes that peace on earth will just keep gradually increasing until we have a kind of golden age, that person has not read his Bible well. The Bible predicts that things will get worse ...

1740. Bountiful Faith: Two All Beef Patties, Special Sauce, Lettuce, Cheese, Pickles...Etc

2 Corinthians 9:6-11

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John E. Harnish

... on General Motors, the Big Three and the USA. Someone on the Finance Committee said, "It's a tough time to ask for fund-raising," and I suppose, so it is. But the fact is, this morning is not just about raising funds, it's about raising our spirits in response to God's love. It is not just trying to meet the church budget, we are trying to live out of the abundance of God's grace offered to us in Jesus. It's not just asking for pledges from the pocketbook, but the commitment of the heart. God is ...

1741. Only Matthew…Only Joseph

Matthew 1:1-13

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John E. Harnish

... Ives or the Thomas Kincaid version, all misty in glowing candlelight and glimmering snow, and of course Luke's gospel has its place. But Matthew won't leave us there. If your lead character is Joseph, the Christmas story becomes the story of awesome responsibility, a tale told in the face of warring worlds, unjust rulers and suffering refugees, in the presence of families huddling in hiding and babies born in barns. If your lead character is Joseph, the Christmas angel comes with calling, a task. There is ...

1742. Are You a Taker or a Giver?

2 Corinthians 8:7-15

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Maurice A. Fetty

... would then take him out to dinner and pick up the check, rather than vice versa. Thankfully, he said, that has happened with all the children. Regularly, they pick up the check. And what a treat it is. It is now their nature to give, to be adult, to be responsible. Are you a taker or a giver? Perhaps now it is time for you, either out of poverty or affluence, to step up to the challenge, to "pick up the check" for the work of the church in this place and in the world. 1. Lucinda Franks, "Little Big People ...

1743. Engage Mind before Putting Mouth in Gear

James 3:1-12

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Richard Gribble

... our way and to get it now, not in a few days or even a few minutes. When things don't happen as we think or the schedule we have set, we lash out, often at others who have absolutely nothing to do with things for which we give them responsibility. We all have a tendency as well to react, often harshly, especially when someone speaks ill of us or is less than positive. All of us at times are defensive. It is natural for us to "circle the wagons" and create a defensive shield around ourselves when be believe ...

1744. Prayer: A Way of Life

James 5:13-20

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Richard Gribble

... fivefold process of mental and verbal prayer. If we petition God to act, for ourselves or others, are we willing to act as well? We cannot passively stand still as the world races by. That is precisely the problem that was at the monastery; no one was willing to take responsibility; nobody acted. If we want God to act for us, we must be willing to act, to do our share, to lift our portion of the load. God will always do God's part, but too often we expect God to do it alone. The Lord has given each one ...

1745. Step Up to the Plate

Luke 1:26-38

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Frank Ramirez

... for granted. However, surely all of heaven must have held its breath as the angels waited for the answer of a young teenaged virgin, whose response insured glory but also, as Simeon's prophecy made clear, trials as well. All: Here we are, servants of the Lord; let it be with us according to your word! One: ... today we dedicate ourselves to the commission you send, no matter where it may lead. Your light is shining. We ask for your strength regardless of what the result of our response to you might be. Amen.

1746. Transformation to the Light

Mark 1:14-20

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Richard Gribble

... . Unlike some in Israel whose minds were closed, Jesus chose those who sought the light in their lives. These men knew their need for God. Jesus sensed this and chose them to be his apostles. Jesus called the first disciples, but there had to be a response to that call. When the Lord called Peter and Andrew he invited them to fish for people. The invitation was, therefore, to expand their horizons and to do more. Yet, like Mary's invitation to be the mother of God could not have been fully appreciated ...

1747. The Bigger Issue: What We Owe to God

Matthew 22:15-22

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Timothy Weber

... learn how or when to turn Christian convictions into public policy or how to vote in the next election. The fact of the matter is that Jesus did not say much about such things; and the rest of the New Testament provides different responses believers should have in response to human government. In Romans 13 Paul paints a positive picture of the role of government and commands Christians to obey it; but in Revelation 13 the author describes a government gone demonic and warns believers to resist it unto death ...

1748. From Silence to Sight

Job 42:1-6, Job 42:7-17

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Mary S. Lautensleger

... game of life, you still must play your cards in the game of life. But, you just can't seem to unload that Old Maid card, no matter what you do. The game of life goes on in spite of crooked dealers and stacked decks. Although we may not be responsible for the cards in our hand, we are accountable for the way we play them. We must stop complaining about our bad hand and play the game, trusting God, who promises that each believer will have a winning hand in the end.1 God does not cause us to suffer ...

1749. The Urge to Purge

2 Samuel 12:1-14

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Leonard Sweet

... baptism, it took seriously any later pollution of that new state of purity. Especially problematic and horrifying to the church was what to do with those believers who temporarily recanted their belief in Christ when faced with death or imprisonment. The first response of the church was to make the road back to full inclusion in the ecclesial community as long and arduous as possible. This is how penance became part of church life. Repenting members spent years ousted from the sacraments, often required to ...

1750. The Problem of Unanswered Prayer

2 Timothy 3:14-4:5

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Leonard Sweet

... to the problem of unanswered prayer. In life there are optimists, pessimists and Woody Allen. Allen looks at life with all its suffering and hardship, all its evil and misery, and boldly concludes that there is no God and that suicide is probably the most reasonable response to the angst of existence - only to quickly catch himself and consider, "Well, let's not get hysterical, I could be wrong, I'd hate to blow my brains out and then read in the papers they'd found something," (from his film Love and Death ...

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