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1776. Anybody NOT seeing red?

1 John 1:5--2:14

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... of bringing joy in times of stress comes from this YouTube web video. . . . {pick up URL below}]. Mother Teresa was noted for responding to those Christians who complained that India was too far away, “Find your own Calcutta.” Evidence of want and need and compassion are never far from sight. Have you found your own Calcutta? Where is our Calcutta? Is it at the WalMart where families are trying to buy two weeks worth of groceries and goods on one week’s worth of funds? Is it in the neighborhoods ...

1777. Proper 8

2 Samuel 1:1-16, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, Mark 5:21-43

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John R. Brokhoff

... his daughter's recovery. In a crowd, whom do you see? What do you see in Jesus, if you see him? Unlike the scribes and Pharisees, Jairus did not see in Jesus one who was out of his mind or in league with the devil. Jairus saw a man of compassion and power. He saw in Jesus one who could help him by healing his daughter. 2. Come (v. 23). Jesus usually is the one who says, "Come." Here Jairus asks Jesus to come to his home and heal his child. When the two "comes" meet, there is the miracle of ...

1778. A Violent Wind

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

... taught the quail to walk dolefully in a circle, around and around, like mules at a sugarcane mill. Nobody seemed interested in buying the birds until a devout Brahman came along. He believed in the Hindu idea of respect for all life, so his heart of compassion went out to those poor little creatures walking in their monotonous circles. “I want to buy them all,” he told the merchant, who was elated. After receiving the money, the merchant was surprised to hear the buyer say `Now, I want you to set them ...

1779. Afraid No More

Romans 8:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... . One handed him a good luck charm to ward off the ghosts. Another had a light put on the dreaded corner. Still another said earnestly, “It is sinful to be afraid. Trust God and be brave!” The advice was well-meant, but not very helpful. Then someone said with compassion, “I know what it is to be afraid. I will walk with you past the house.” He did nothing to remove the fear except to lift it from the child’s shoulders and place it on his own. (9) That is what Christ wants to do for us. Trust ...

1780. I Looked Into His Face

John 3:1-21

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Brett Blair

... with a little boy, who is sloppily dressed and has his cap on crooked. The King is bending on one knee and looking directly into the face of the child, and even though it is a profile shot of the king you can see that his is a look of compassion. Tell me that that child's life was not changed. Tell me that if he lived to be a hundred he forgot that day? I would suggest that once one truly looks into the eyes of Jesus, It is difficult to turn away. If you don't believe that then ...

1781. Paul’s “We-With” Body-Building

2 Corinthians 8:1-15, 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... church. That “we-with” body-building technique connected the Jewish Christians in Jerusalem to the Gentile Christians in far away Macedonia or Greece. As they took care of one another through Paul’s collection, the Body of Christ grew stronger. Commitment, connection, compassion were the goals of Paul’s collection. In today’s text from 2 Corinthians Paul does not want to get to their pockets. He wants to get to their hearts. A third “we-with” body-builder was his adoption of the newest ...

1782. Proper 19

Psalm 19:1-14, Proverbs 1:20-33, Mark 8:27-38, James 3:1-12

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B. David Hostetter

... time. Forgive our failure to live our supposed faith and to act on our declared sympathies through your long-suffering Son, Jesus Christ. Amen Declaration of Pardon Pastor: Friends, hear the good news! Gracious is the Lord and righteous; our God is full of compassion. People: When we are brought low, God saves us. Pastor: Friends, believe the good news! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Leave self behind, take up your cross and follow Jesus. Walk in the Lord’s presence in the land of ...

1783. Proper 22

Job 2:1-10, Psalm 26:1-12, Mark 10:2-16, Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12

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B. David Hostetter

... . Make your church an example of the breadth and length and depth of your understanding and love, not only through the connection of denominations in world councils of churches, but in the openness of any congregation to all the races that may live around it. God of compassion: in Jesus Christ you cared for all who were blind or deaf, disabled or slow to learn. Though all of us need help, give special attention to those who have handicaps. Show us how to be helpful so they may know we respect them for what ...

1784. Proper 24

Job 38:17, (34-41), Psalm 104:1-35, Mark 10:35-45, Hebrews 5:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

... all who are captive. Universal Spirit, draw together people of goodwill in all nations that they may discourage the forces of destruction and foster the rebuilding of what has been destroyed and the recovery of what has been laid waste. Family Spirit, fill us with compassion that we may befriend the friendless and sustain families who are taxed to the limits of their endurance in times of crisis. Spirit of truth, inspire all who write and speak that they may be concerned not so much to be clever but to be ...

1785. Proper 4

Mark 2:23-3:6, Psalm 139:1-24, 1 Samuel 3:1--4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

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B. David Hostetter

... 13-18 First Lesson—Young Samuel responds to the call of God to serve in succession to Eli. 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) Second Lesson—Extraordinary gifts can be found in human vessels. 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 Gospel—Jesus exercises healing powers and does this work of compassion on the day of rest. Mark 2:23–3:6 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Jesus Christ is Lord and the Light of God. Come to the Light. People: Come to the light ...

1786. Proper 7

Mark 4:35-41, 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Psalm 9:1-20, Psalm 133:1-3, 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

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B. David Hostetter

... shadows of the city of God. We have corrupted them with vice and violence and greed. We have only belatedly made more adequate provision for the handicapped. Forgive our failures in making our highest dreams come true, with the strength of justice, the humanity of compassion, the dignity of equality. It is not the city of this world but the City of Christ that we need. Amen Declaration of Pardon Pastor: Friends, hear the good news! God was in Christ, reconciling the world to God’s Self. People: God no ...

1787. Christmas 2

Psalm 147:1-20, Jeremiah 31:7-14, John 1:1-18, Ephesians 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... with the virtues of the Holy Spirit, conserving the best traditions of the past, adopting the best of new methods of communication and change, anticipating new ways of helping people to help people. Strengthen persons and movements for justice and compassion in our uneven world. Use both governments and volunteer agencies to serve those who need assistance in feeding the hungry and providing clean water, in preserving life and health, combating disease and healing the sick, promoting safety and preventing ...

1788. Christ The King

Psalm 46:1-11, Jeremiah 23:1-8, Luke 1:67-80; 23:33-43, Colossians 1:11-20

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B. David Hostetter

... your salvation may be known to all and the whole world become the happy kingdom of your Son, Jesus Christ. Remember our country, O God, and guide those who pilot the ship of state through many dangerous waters. May your law be their compass and your Word their chart. Prosper every good venture and lawful enterprise. Bless every effort to restore the health of our environment. Strengthen every movement that seeks to overcome unjust conditions of human exploitation. Break the power of organized vice and crime ...

1789. Advent 1

Psalm 25:1-22, Jeremiah 33:1-26, Luke 21:25-36, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

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B. David Hostetter

... of the prophets, righteous sovereign, Child of David’s line, we rejoice in the branch of David that springs up and that buds and blossoms again and again with justice among the nations. We are excited by every victory of truth over falsehood, every triumph of compassion over indifference, every return of those who have gone astray. We live in hope of the final perfection of your world in your time. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION God our Savior, we stand before you as those who are ready to be led by you in ...

1790. Pentecost

John 14:8-17 (25-27), Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:1-17

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B. David Hostetter

... humble, temperate, and gracious, not trusting in uncertain riches, but so using their earthly possessions in all kinds of good deeds, as not to lose the heavenly treasure. Remember all who are mindful of the lonely and the forgotten and all who in the compassion of Christ serve the needs of the poor. Surround with your favor the lives of those bound up with ours. Bless our children and grandchildren, and may our family life together be a school of everyday religion. Comfort the mourning and grant your mercy ...

1791. Proper 5

Galatians 1:11-24, 1 Kings 17:7-24, Psalm 146:1-10, Luke 7:11-17

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B. David Hostetter

... . Exhortation The Good News you have heard is not for you only, but for everyone. Pass it on. PRAYER OF THE DAY Lord of life and conqueror of death, we do not expect you to give us the power to raise the dead, but you can share your compassion with us, so that our hearts go out to the bereaved. Use our presence, by words of hope and gestures of helpfulness, to ease their sorrow, in your name. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Unchanging God, Man of sorrows and joy, life-giving Spirit, we rejoice that in your ...

1792. Proper 16

Hebrews 12:14-29, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Psalm 71:1-24, Luke 13:10-17

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B. David Hostetter

... Jesus, the mediator of a new covenant. Pastor: Friends, believe the Good News! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Learn from Jesus that the needs of people are more important than rules. PRAYER OF THE DAY Teach us your flexibility and compassion, loving Jesus, that we may never avoid serving the needs of the sick because of some rule of propriety or anxiety about criticism from others. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING Generous and gracious God, you have given Israel a rich heritage of faith ...

1793. Proper 17

Psalm 81:1-16, Jeremiah 2:4-13, Luke 14:1-14, Hebrews 13:1-25

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B. David Hostetter

... the heavenly city. PRAYER OF THE DAY God above all, help us to receive such honors as come to us with modesty, and to be sincere in honoring the achievements of others in the Spirit of your Son, Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING God of strength and compassion, we rejoice in the downfall of the wicked and the humiliation of the haughty. We exult in the raising up of the fallen and the release of the prisoner. We are filled with gratitude as we remember the many good things you have given us to enjoy ...

1794. Proper 24

Psalm 119:1-176, Jeremiah 31:27-34, Luke 18:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

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B. David Hostetter

... church in congregations, regional assemblies, and denominational bodies fulfill their vocation with zeal and our Lord’s serving spirit. Grant to all of us who have known your forgiveness a forgiving disposition that we may speak your saving word to sinners with compassion, and bring to those who are weary consolation and encouragement. May our manner of life day by day commend Christ to those who live without faith in him. Bless and inspire with wisdom our national leaders and their advisors, that their ...

1795. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:1-28, Psalm 37:1-40, Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

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B. David Hostetter

... medical skills and humanitarian efforts in time of natural disaster. In our global village may we both teach and be taught the best of every culture. Save us from blind nationalism, racism, and religious fanaticism. We revere your name, O God, and have seen your compassion in the face of Jesus Christ. His life is the rising sun of righteousness, and he lived among us with healing in his hands. Continue to touch with healing the sick and weak in body, mind, or spirit. Bless those who have been given healing ...

1796. Epiphany 6

Psalm 1:1-6, Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

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B. David Hostetter

... . Exhortation Beware of the frivolous life. These joys soon disappear. Following Christ may not always be easy, but the rewards are enduring. PRAYER OF THE DAY Save us, Son of Man, Child of God, from the casual life without commitment to you, and without compassion for the sick and poor of the world. Satisfy us with that which is eternal in you, the ever-living Christ. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING God of the living, Christ of the resurrection, eternal Spirit, we rejoice in the survival of the church, giving ...

1797. Advent 3

Isaiah 12:1-6, Zephaniah 3:1-20, Luke 3:7-18, Philippians 4:2-9

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B. David Hostetter

... accomplish the same mission in our time and place. Send your people to sympathize with the suffering, care for the sick, feed the hungry, cool the fevered brow, and comfort the anxious and bereaved. May our faith in Christ be evident in our compassion for others. We rejoice, eternal God, in your gracious provision for all your saints departing this life with their hopes in your incarnate Son, who in death and resurrection promised that we should live also. Following those who were our companions and guides ...

1798. Third Sunday in Lent

1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 63:1-11, Luke 13:1-9

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B. David Hostetter

... any misconception that because we survive and others meet untimely deaths, that we are more virtuous than they. Whether our lives are long or short may they be truly fruitful through the Spirit of Jesus Christ. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING God of order, God of compassion, God of love, we rejoice that catastrophes are as infrequent as they are. Even then you inspire mutual helpfulness among those who suffer from them as well as those near enough to lend a hand. We are grateful that we have learned how to ...

1799. Transfiguration

Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99:1-9, Luke 9:28-43, 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2

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B. David Hostetter

... , and all in authority over us, that they may govern with respect to sacred law and without economic or racial or religious discrimination. Give your angels charge over little children that they may live and play in safety. Send your church members with compassion to the sick, those in hospital, those in prison, those in shelters for the homeless. Creator, Sustainer, and Restorer of all human life, you will never permit the righteous to be overwhelmed. You have promised that the gates of death will not ...

1800. Feeling the Suffering of Others

Mark 6:30-44

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David G. Rogne

Flannery O'Connor, the insightful Roman Catholic writer, lifted up the Christian dimension when she wrote: "You will have found Christ when you are concerned with other people's sufferings and not your own." The beginning of compassion involves becoming aware of the suffering of others. But it is not enough simply to see the suffering of others, we need to feel it. It is possible to see suffering, but not to feel it. Dewitt Jones tells about a photographer who walked down the street one day and ...

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1776. Anybody NOT seeing red?

1 John 1:5--2:14

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

1777. Proper 8

2 Samuel 1:1-16, 2 Samuel 1:17-27, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, Mark 5:21-43

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

1778. A Violent Wind

Acts 2:1-13

Sermon

King Duncan

1779. Afraid No More

Romans 8:1-17

Sermon

King Duncan

1780. I Looked Into His Face

John 3:1-21

Illustration

Brett Blair

1781. Paul’s “We-With” Body-Building

2 Corinthians 8:1-15, 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

1782. Proper 19

Psalm 19:1-14, Proverbs 1:20-33, Mark 8:27-38, James 3:1-12

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

1783. Proper 22

Job 2:1-10, Psalm 26:1-12, Mark 10:2-16, Hebrews 1:1-4; 2:5-12

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B. David Hostetter

1784. Proper 24

Job 38:17, (34-41), Psalm 104:1-35, Mark 10:35-45, Hebrews 5:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

1785. Proper 4

Mark 2:23-3:6, Psalm 139:1-24, 1 Samuel 3:1--4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

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B. David Hostetter

1786. Proper 7

Mark 4:35-41, 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Psalm 9:1-20, Psalm 133:1-3, 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

1787. Christmas 2

Psalm 147:1-20, Jeremiah 31:7-14, John 1:1-18, Ephesians 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

1788. Christ The King

Psalm 46:1-11, Jeremiah 23:1-8, Luke 1:67-80; 23:33-43, Colossians 1:11-20

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B. David Hostetter

1789. Advent 1

Psalm 25:1-22, Jeremiah 33:1-26, Luke 21:25-36, 1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

1790. Pentecost

John 14:8-17 (25-27), Acts 2:1-21, Romans 8:1-17

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B. David Hostetter

1791. Proper 5

Galatians 1:11-24, 1 Kings 17:7-24, Psalm 146:1-10, Luke 7:11-17

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

1792. Proper 16

Hebrews 12:14-29, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Psalm 71:1-24, Luke 13:10-17

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B. David Hostetter

1793. Proper 17

Psalm 81:1-16, Jeremiah 2:4-13, Luke 14:1-14, Hebrews 13:1-25

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B. David Hostetter

1794. Proper 24

Psalm 119:1-176, Jeremiah 31:27-34, Luke 18:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

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B. David Hostetter

1795. Epiphany 7

Genesis 45:1-28, Psalm 37:1-40, Luke 6:27-38, 1 Corinthians 15:35-58

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B. David Hostetter

1796. Epiphany 6

Psalm 1:1-6, Jeremiah 17:5-10, Luke 6:17-26, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

1797. Advent 3

Isaiah 12:1-6, Zephaniah 3:1-20, Luke 3:7-18, Philippians 4:2-9

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

1798. Third Sunday in Lent

1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Isaiah 55:1-13, Psalm 63:1-11, Luke 13:1-9

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B. David Hostetter

1799. Transfiguration

Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99:1-9, Luke 9:28-43, 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2

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B. David Hostetter

1800. Feeling the Suffering of Others

Mark 6:30-44

Illustration

David G. Rogne

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