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1751. Advent 3

James 5:7-12, Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:1-19

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Russell F. Anderson

... Kierkegaard's words still ring as true for our age as for his. He believed that in a so-called Christian culture we tend to make pabulum of the faith. We cut out the offending elements in order to make the faith easily digestible. If our faith is to remain vital, we must wrestle with the offense of the gospel and include it in the main course of that which we serve up to our people. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 145:7-10; Psalm 146 – “Those who put their hope in God are called happy, because ...

1752. Advent 4

Mt 1:18-25 · Rom 1:1-7 · Isa 7:10-17 · Ps 80

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Russell F. Anderson

... the mid-1980s they became convinced that God was calling them as missionaries. They approached their congregation, Trinity Interdenominational Church of Omaha, with their plan, but were told that they were too old and that their family was too large. Nevertheless, they remained convinced of the Lord's call and moved to the near-north side of Omaha, a predominately poor black community, to await the Lord's direction. Some time later the Lord's directive came: They were already living in their mission field ...

1753. All Saints' Sunday

Mt 5:1-12 · 1 Jn 3:1-3 · Isa 26:1-21 · Rev 7:9-17; 21:9-11, 22-27; 22:1-5 · Ps 24 · Ps 34 · Ps 149

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Russell F. Anderson

... the dead will share in the bountiful era of peace with righteousness (v. 14). Epistle: 1 John 3:1-3 God reveals his love for us by making us his children. The non-believing world does not recognize our status because it does not know the Lord. The future remains a mystery, but Christians know that they are God's children, who will be transformed into Christ's likeness at his return. Epistle: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-17; Revelation 21:9-11, 22-27 (22:1-5) This is a vision of the heavenly Jerusalem coming down ...

1754. Baptism of The Lord

Mt 3:13-17 ·Acts 10:34-48 · Is 42:1-9

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Russell F. Anderson

... the Spirit to engage in prison ministry. Outline: 1. We are all prisoners of sin (give examples of how sin binds us). 2. The Jews of Isaiah's day were offered freedom in God's covenant of grace. 3. God offers us freedom through faith in Christ. 4. To remain free, we must engage in Christ's ministry of liberation. Lesson 2: Acts 10:34-43 Sermon Title: How Big Is Your God? Sermon Angle: In this passage we see how God enables human beings to enlarge their concept of God. Consider Peter, his concept of Jesus is ...

1755. Christ The King

Ephesians 1:15-23, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, Ezekiel 34:1-31, Matthew 25:31-46

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Russell F. Anderson

... of Jesus holds that the kingdom is at hand. The church operates not as a democracy but as a kingdom where Christ reigns. There can be no kingdom without a king. Outline: 1. Americans pride themselves for throwing off the shackles of monarchy 2. Society remains adrift without adequate structures 3. The church is the kingdom of Christ 4. Christ will come in glory to receive those who have served him as king America does not stand alone as a society cut loose from authority structures. Since the death of ...

1756. The Honor Of A Limp

Genesis 32:22-32

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... ," but he's "faithless."3 So God attacks Jacob and leaves him limping to reveal that God has redeemed Jacob from his past immoral behavior. But we also see that when Jacob demands a blessing, his struggle with God only becomes another example that he has "remained the one who grabs."4 Only by God's grace is Jacob, the cunning, self-serving scoundrel, allowed to walk away from the wrestling match with only a limp. No doubt we can describe Jacob as a scoundrel who is self- serving and self-centered, but ...

1757. God Sends Us Ahead

Genesis 45:1-28

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... 35:15, 26). We had a friend who had a good sales position, making almost $50,000 a year. But then the office ran into hard times. Stress mounted and relations between sales representatives and the management broke down. When the office closed down, those who remained refused to give our friend a helpful reference. He was unemployed for two-and-a-half years and never did find a decent job in his profession. He was bitter. He often wished he could bring down those executives who still had cushy jobs but had ...

1758. Bloody Doorposts

Exodus 12:1-30

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... of dramatic action; everything is portrayed as decisive. There is no lingering here. No lingering death, no waiting for something to happen. On that night God was on the move in a final, decisive act. God no longer merely sends His messenger Moses; God doesn't remain aloof; God now becomes an actual participant in the release of the Hebrew people. God's patience towards Pharaoh has run out. God now comes to strike Egypt's firstborn. The time for persuasion has ended. God now comes with a roar and in haste ...

1759. A Great Storm Arose

Mark 4:35-41

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Harold H. Lentz

... have been a part of human experience from the beginning of time. On Christopher Columbus' journey home after discovering the New World, a storm threatened to sink his ship. He was less concerned for his life than he was fearful that his tremendous discovery would remain unknown. So he hurriedly put the message in several bottles which were cast into the sea in the hope that someday they might be picked up on a shore. He did not want his splendid achievement to be lost. There are many storms in life other ...

1760. Corpus Christi

Jn 6:51-58 · 1 Cor 10:16-17 · Deut 8:1-20 · Ps 116

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Russell F. Anderson

... and eating his flesh might have been his way of separating the wheat from the chaff. Indeed, John informs us that many of those who followed Jesus ceased doing so at this point. The spectacle seekers and lookers-on could go packing. Those who chose to remain would have to swallow his gospel completely. They would have to permit Christ to take control of their lives. Is it any wonder that they were confused and offended? The gospel of an indwelling Christ is still too much for most people to swallow. Many ...

1761. Easter 7

Jn 17:1-11 · Acts 1:1-14 · 1 Pet 4:12-19, 5:6-11 · Ps 68 · Ps 27 · Ps 47

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Russell F. Anderson

... laid out the way to eternal life, to know the Father through the Son (v. 3). Knowing is more than acquaintance. It is a relationship of love, sharing and intimacy. We need to tell the world that through such a relationship with Jesus life remains eternally theirs. The Shining. The word doxa (glory) is employed several times in this passage. God is glorified in Christ and Christ is glorified in those who belong to him. When the Bible uses this word or words closely related, it pictures a luminous presence ...

1762. Epiphany Of Our Lord

Mt 2:1-12 · Eph 3:1-12 · Is 60:1-6, 9 · Ps 72

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Russell F. Anderson

... message: "In this sign conquer." He ordered the legion standard bearer to raise the sign of the cross over the troops as they marched into battle and they were victorious. Consequently, Constantine made Christianity the official state religion. The story may be apocryphal but the principle remains: In this sign we were baptized, in this sign we are redeemed, in this sign we will die and, most importantly, in this sign we will conquer. Our destiny is not to be found in the sign of a star but in the sign of ...

1763. Lent 2

John 3:1-21, Genesis 12:1-8, Romans 4:1-25

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Russell F. Anderson

... Lewis, just like Christ confronted Nicodemus, with his need to abandon his no-risk mode of relating to persons. Joy moved to England with her son to be near Lewis. One day, she asked him for a favor. Would he marry her so that she could remain in the country? Lewis agreed to a secret marriage of convenience. They continued to live apart. Lewis hoped to live his life as before, untouched by human intimacy and commitment, but Joy becomes terminally ill with bone cancer. Lewis sees the shallowness of his soul ...

1764. Maundy Thursday

Lk 22:14-30 · Jn 13:1-17, 31b-35 · 1 Cor 11:17-32 · Ex 12:1-14 · Ps 116

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Russell F. Anderson

... No one was to be excluded because of their economic situation from the appointed feast. However, this feast was not to be a gluttonous affair. Each household is to carefully take a count and apportion the lamb so there is enough but without excess. If anything remained in the morning, it was to be burned. From this, we learn that everyone has a right to share equally in the feast. This also touches on the situation that Paul addresses in 1 Corinthians 11:17ff, where there was a lack of equality and sharing ...

1765. The Nativity Of Our Lord

Luke 2:1-20 · Titus 2:11-14 · Isaiah 9:2-7 · Ps 96

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Russell F. Anderson

... the fourth Sunday in Advent. The church was full. This congregation had the custom of asking this question as a part of their baptismal liturgy: "Who will stand with this child?" At this point, the family, friends, sponsors, and so forth, would stand up and remain standing during the sacrament. The pastor and Elders were concerned that nobody but the young woman's mother would stand up with her. When the question was raised, "Who will stand up with this child?" it looked as if their worst fears were being ...

1766. Passion Sunday

Mt 26:14–27:66 · Phil 2:5-11 · Is 45:21-25; 50:4-9 · Ps 31

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Russell F. Anderson

... from bondage to death. In the movie, The Deer Hunter, Michael attempts to free his friend Nick from the power of death. They were both subject to combat in Vietnam but Nick was forced to play Russian roulette by his captors. After his release, Nick remains in Saigon where he lives a life of drugged dissipation. Later, Michael returns to seek out his friend and finds him in a back room of a Saigon bar, playing Russian roulette for the entertainment of a wacky group of gamblers. Michael tries to dissuade ...

1767. Proper 10

Genesis 25:19-34, Isaiah 55:1-13, Romans 8:18-27, Romans 8:1-17, Matthew 13:1-23

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Russell F. Anderson

... In verse 3, he indicates that through Christ God has "doomed death." Theologically speaking, sin and death are inextricably connected (Romans 6:23). In dooming sin, God also dooms death to eventual non-being. Sin and death continue to exert their deadly influence but their fate remains sealed. Epistle: Romans 8:9-17 Water and Spirit. Isaiah 55:1 invites us to come to the waters, while this text bids us to let the Spirit of God take possession of our lives. God's Spirit is the water of our souls; without it ...

1768. Proper 17

Exodus 3:1-22, Jeremiah 15:15-21; 20:7-18, Matthew 16:21-28, Romans 12:1-8

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Russell F. Anderson

... a non-consuming sacrifice. In the Jewish temple ritual, the sacrificial victim was consumed either by fire or by eating. Here, the believer is to offer himself or herself to God as a living sacrifice. Only the dross will be consumed; what is essential and good will remain, fit to be employed in the daily service of God. Give to others what they do not deserve. Evil doers treat people in ways they do not deserve. No one deserves to be shot or raped, for instance. Paul takes the lead from Jesus in preaching ...

1769. Proper 22

Philippians 4:2-9, Philippians 3:1-11, Philippians 3:12-4:1, Isaiah 5:1-7, Exodus 20:1-21, Matthew 21:33-46

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Russell F. Anderson

... sophistication and knowledge before regressing and, in some cases, becoming extinct. It has been said that we are one generation away from the extinction of Christianity. We must hold on tight to our faith and pass it on to our children. Faith does not remain static; if we aren't pressing toward the life hidden in Christ, our faith is losing steam, due to spiritual entropy. Gospel: Matthew 21:33-46 Violence in the vineyard. The tenants not only refused to pay the rent but did violence to the landowners ...

1770. Proper 23

Exodus 32:1-33:6, Isaiah 25:1-12, Matthew 22:1-14, Philippians 4:1-9

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Russell F. Anderson

... in from the highways and byways. The king must have handed out garments to all who were invited. For whatever reason, this person didn't put it on. This showed a lack of respect for the host. The festal garment is a symbol for faith. No one can remain at the King's feast unless she or he is properly attired with the robe of righteousness (faith). Outline: 1. Society teaches the importance of being properly dressed 2. The man who came to the wedding without the proper garment was tossed out 3. We need to be ...

1771. Proper 27

1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11, Hosea 11:1-11, Joshua 24:1-27, Matthew 25:1-13

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Russell F. Anderson

... the Lord. Choose your god. In verses 14-15, Joshua gives some options for gods that the people could serve. The gods of the Egyptians, the gods of the Canaanites or the God of Israel. He does not offer the option of choosing no god at all or of remaining neutral. That to which we give our ultimate allegiance is our god, who is revealed more through our actions than our confessions. And if we don't choose consciously, we select by default. Joshua was wise to this reality and so he urges his people to make a ...

1772. Proper 4

Genesis 6:1-8:22, Deuteronomy 11:1-32, Matthew 7:21-29, Romans 1:1-17, Romans 3:21-31

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Russell F. Anderson

... (E); Romans 3:21-25a, 27-28 (L) Paul contends that the righteousness of God has been revealed apart from the law; it is the righteousness of those who have faith in Christ Jesus. The former righteousness is not effective because all people are tainted by sin. There remains no room for boasting or pride, since salvation comes as a gift of God received by faith. Gospel: Matthew 7:21-29 (C); Matthew 7:21-27 (RC, E); Matthew 7:(15-20), 21-29 (L) Being acquainted with Christ is not enough to gain entrance into ...

1773. Proper 5

Genesis 12:1-8, Hosea 5:1-15, Hosea 6:1-6, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 9:18-26, Romans 4:1-25

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Russell F. Anderson

... The Pharisees asked Jesus' disciples why he dined with tax collectors and sinners. This was not a real question, of course; it was a criticism. They could not conceive of any reason why a righteous Jew would ever eat with blatant sinners. Nevertheless, the question remains a good one and a fruitful topic for a sermon. Possible answers: He eats with sinners to demonstrate God's love for them. Because God wants to save them. Because sinners are the only ones open to God. Maybe Christ eats with sinners because ...

1774. Proper 7

Mt 10:16-39 · Rom 5:12 – 6:11 · Jer 20:7-13 · Gen 21:8-21 · Ps 86

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Russell F. Anderson

... 20:7-13 Wrestling with the Lord. Recall the story of Jacob wrestling with God until the break of day. We see the same kind of struggle taking place in Jeremiah. Only this time, it's God who won't let go. The Lord won't permit him to remain silent to avoid the opposition of his friends and neighbors. Jeremiah's complaint was that the match was unfair because God was stronger than he (v. 7). Real faith does not come without a struggle, because our human will often comes into conflict with the Lord's will. It ...

1775. Proper 9

Genesis 24:1-67, Romans 8:1-17, Romans 7:7-25, Zechariah 9:9-13, Matthew 11:25-30, Matthew 11:1-19

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Russell F. Anderson

... Psalm 45:10-17 (C) -- "The people will praise you forever and ever" (v. 17). Psalm 145:1-2, 13b-21 (RC, E, L) -- "I will extol thee, my God and King" (v. 1a). Prayer Of The Day Loving Lord Christ, we confess that we have permitted ourselves to remain captive to the power of sin, selfishness and Satan, though in our hearts we long to be truly free. Empower us by your Spirit to live in the liberating light of the gospel. In the powerful name of Jesus we are bold to say. Amen. THEOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS Lesson 1 ...

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1751. Advent 3

James 5:7-12, Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:1-19

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Russell F. Anderson

1752. Advent 4

Mt 1:18-25 · Rom 1:1-7 · Isa 7:10-17 · Ps 80

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Russell F. Anderson

1753. All Saints' Sunday

Mt 5:1-12 · 1 Jn 3:1-3 · Isa 26:1-21 · Rev 7:9-17; 21:9-11, 22-27; 22:1-5 · Ps 24 · Ps 34 · Ps 149

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Russell F. Anderson

1754. Baptism of The Lord

Mt 3:13-17 ·Acts 10:34-48 · Is 42:1-9

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Russell F. Anderson

1755. Christ The King

Ephesians 1:15-23, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, Ezekiel 34:1-31, Matthew 25:31-46

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Russell F. Anderson

1756. The Honor Of A Limp

Genesis 32:22-32

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1757. God Sends Us Ahead

Genesis 45:1-28

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1758. Bloody Doorposts

Exodus 12:1-30

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1759. A Great Storm Arose

Mark 4:35-41

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Harold H. Lentz

1760. Corpus Christi

Jn 6:51-58 · 1 Cor 10:16-17 · Deut 8:1-20 · Ps 116

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Russell F. Anderson

1761. Easter 7

Jn 17:1-11 · Acts 1:1-14 · 1 Pet 4:12-19, 5:6-11 · Ps 68 · Ps 27 · Ps 47

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Russell F. Anderson

1762. Epiphany Of Our Lord

Mt 2:1-12 · Eph 3:1-12 · Is 60:1-6, 9 · Ps 72

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Russell F. Anderson

1763. Lent 2

John 3:1-21, Genesis 12:1-8, Romans 4:1-25

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Russell F. Anderson

1764. Maundy Thursday

Lk 22:14-30 · Jn 13:1-17, 31b-35 · 1 Cor 11:17-32 · Ex 12:1-14 · Ps 116

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Russell F. Anderson

1765. The Nativity Of Our Lord

Luke 2:1-20 · Titus 2:11-14 · Isaiah 9:2-7 · Ps 96

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Russell F. Anderson

1766. Passion Sunday

Mt 26:14–27:66 · Phil 2:5-11 · Is 45:21-25; 50:4-9 · Ps 31

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Russell F. Anderson

1767. Proper 10

Genesis 25:19-34, Isaiah 55:1-13, Romans 8:18-27, Romans 8:1-17, Matthew 13:1-23

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Russell F. Anderson

1768. Proper 17

Exodus 3:1-22, Jeremiah 15:15-21; 20:7-18, Matthew 16:21-28, Romans 12:1-8

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Russell F. Anderson

1769. Proper 22

Philippians 4:2-9, Philippians 3:1-11, Philippians 3:12-4:1, Isaiah 5:1-7, Exodus 20:1-21, Matthew 21:33-46

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Russell F. Anderson

1770. Proper 23

Exodus 32:1-33:6, Isaiah 25:1-12, Matthew 22:1-14, Philippians 4:1-9

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Russell F. Anderson

1771. Proper 27

1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11, Hosea 11:1-11, Joshua 24:1-27, Matthew 25:1-13

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Russell F. Anderson

1772. Proper 4

Genesis 6:1-8:22, Deuteronomy 11:1-32, Matthew 7:21-29, Romans 1:1-17, Romans 3:21-31

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Russell F. Anderson

1773. Proper 5

Genesis 12:1-8, Hosea 5:1-15, Hosea 6:1-6, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 9:18-26, Romans 4:1-25

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Russell F. Anderson

1774. Proper 7

Mt 10:16-39 · Rom 5:12 – 6:11 · Jer 20:7-13 · Gen 21:8-21 · Ps 86

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Russell F. Anderson

1775. Proper 9

Genesis 24:1-67, Romans 8:1-17, Romans 7:7-25, Zechariah 9:9-13, Matthew 11:25-30, Matthew 11:1-19

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Russell F. Anderson

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