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1801. The Faith Of Outsiders

Matthew 15:21-28

Sermon

William J. Carl

... sick that it has to be taken to the hospital. Walk your way through any children’s hospital and look at the concern on the parents’ faces as their infant children or toddlers are hooked up to half the machines in the place or are being prepped for surgery. It touches your heart just to be in the same room with them. That’s why the girl’s mother was ready to try anything, even religion, which is the way most of us work. When all else fails, we turn to God. In this case, the woman had heard that a ...

1802. Living Sacrifices

Matthew 16:21-28

Sermon

William J. Carl

... any congregation who has not sacrificed a hope or a dream as burnt offering on the high altar of the providence of God. But there can be a great discovery which most of the biblical characters figured out, especially old Job; and that is the disciplining touch of pain and disappointment that can positively enrich our lives even when things seem to go wrong. For God is with us no matter what painful sacrifice we experience as we deny ourselves and follow him. According to Paul in Romans 5, it’s something ...

1803. What's In The Final Exam?

Matthew 25:31-46

Sermon

George Johnson

... also meant to give us something on which to focus as we guide the ship called the church through rough waters. When you take another look at this list, repeated four times, you sense a central focus on people - on certain kinds of people. Their needs all touch the heart and call for a life of compassion. In other words, in all of our theology, our music, our worship, our programs and budgeting, there needs to be a focus on compassion and mercy for people, a focus outward. This means that when we balance the ...

1804. Is It Too Late? ... Continued

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

George Johnson

... garbage, eventually that can get into the ground and cause harm somewhere else. You may not suffer, but someone else will. Half the pollution in the Great Lakes comes from pesticides sprayed on crops in Mississippi and Louisiana that blow up north. Everything touches everything. We are not just individuals whose lives are private and nobody else's business. What you do affects me. What I do affects your well being, and of course, this extends across the ocean, and it extends to future generations. We all ...

1805. When is Patriotism An Idol?

Matthew 22:15-22

Sermon

George Johnson

... the sacrament this morning. Come - receive his body and his blood as he reveals his love to us. Come, experience the presence of angels in the sacrament as Jesus gives himself to us. Come, be empowered to follow your conscience to give your ultimate allegiance to God. Having experienced that touch of God we can go out and love our country, our world by loving God first. Amen.

1806. A Habit of Happy Heirs

Sermon

Thomas Slavens

... , we are grateful. For mountains, lakes, fields, and forests, we thank You. For food, warm homes and clothing, we are grateful. We thank You for medicines, modern methods of treatment, and healing powers of the human body. For the ability to see, hear, touch, taste, and smell we are thankful. For music, sports, hunting, fishing and swimming we give You our thanks. For schools in which we may grow in understanding, for work that is satisfying, for husbands, wives, parents and children, we give You our thanks ...

1807. Light for Uncertain Paths

Sermon

Thomas Slavens

... the threshold and gazed into the darkness. Turning back to the lighted room he stooped to do something common in those days. Catching a piece of straw from the pile lying in the corner, he plunged it into the open fire place and withdrew it. Quickly he touched the flaming straw against the toe of his sandal and a small flame shot up. On the toe of this sandal was a lamp which would guide him on the path. This was the flashlight of ancient Israel. One of the psalmists seized upon this practice and compared ...

1808. Breakfast on the Beach

John 21:1-14

Sermon

Steven Burt

There is a handful of narratives about Jesus’ appearance after the empty tomb. Several center around the empty tomb itself, like the one in which the angels say Jesus is risen, or the one where Jesus himself appears and says to Mary Magdalene, “Do not touch me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father.” And there’s an appearance to the disciples when he says to doubting Thomas, “Go ahead, stick your hand in my wound and be sure it’s really me.” Another time Jesus walks along the road to ...

1809. Small Church Communion

Acts 2:42-47

Sermon

Steven Burt

... its individuals feel. I believe the small church is the right size for worship and for a common-meal type of Communion together, whether it be at a table or at an altar rail, or even in the pews where we can see each other and nod and smile and touch. I believe it so strongly -- the worth of the small church, that is -- that I’d even go so far as to say that large churches are the wrong size for Communion. I also believe that even in many of our churches -- large and small alike -- we’ve strayed pretty ...

1810. Prepare The Way Of The Lord

Luke 3:1-20

Sermon

James Garrett

... , do extra cooking. All of these are important preparations. One of the joys of the season is sharing it with friends and family. I have no desire or intent to put any of these down -- to make you feel guilty about them. They’re important preparations that touch our attitudes and our basic emotions. However, let’s not forget to stay with the main event. The main event features a baby in the manger. The Christ Child. Focus on the meaning of his birth for your life and for our world. Let the voice in ...

1811. The Gospel Of Christmas

John 1:1-18

Sermon

James Garrett

... indecision -- he is there; crosses of suffering -- he is there. He is in them all. This is the God of Christmas! “And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth.” That’s the word I most need to hear today. Grace! God touching the brokenness of my life, giving strength and encouragement when I need it the most. God giving to me that which I need and taking from me all of those things I don’t need. Oswald Chambers wrote: “There is only one relationship that matters, and that ...

1812. A Short Sermon

Luke 4:14-30

Sermon

James Garrett

... that break the heart of God.” That is the gospel. Jesus is the good news of salvation, release to captives and recovering of sight to the blind. ‘‘Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” Today, not tomorrow. Not next year. Today. May the power of the Holy Spirit touch our hearts and make them receptive to his grace, the freedom and the healing he offers today!

1813. Luke’s Beatitudes And Woes

Luke 6:17-26

Sermon

James Garrett

... lifestyle of a Christian. We should come together for no purpose other than to let the Word itself inform us; to let the Word broaden our understanding; to let the Word tap the source of values and beliefs. It is important to let the Word put us in touch with matters eternal and final. And, to be blessed in the reflection upon the Word. There are some biblical texts which should be read and left alone, says Dr. Craddock. Texts to be released into the room and let them do their work. To let them speak for ...

1814. The First Christmas Message

Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

James Garrett

... shepherds are the first to hear the good news from an angel: ..."behold I bring you good news of a great joy...for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. What a nice touch God adds to the Christmas event. The shepherds were not only poor and powerless, they were despised by the religious orthodox. Their occupation took them into wilderness where they were unable to regularly observe ceremonial religious laws. Yet the temple authorities needed the shepherds. According ...

1815. The Greatest Wonder Of All!

John 14:5-14

Sermon

John M. Braaten

... :1-9). We are told the nations of the world were given the gift of a common language which they unfortunately used to "make a name for themselves" and thus declare their independence from God. In loving kindness the Lord God prevented their treason simply by touching their tongues and causing such confusion that they "scattered abroad over the face of all the earth (v. 9)." Notice what child’s play it was for the Spirit of God to mingle with the syllables of human language and change the course of history ...

1816. The Story Of The Scandalized Neighbors

Luke 15:11-32

Sermon

John M. Braaten

... who was at peace with himself and there glowed from his eyes a warmth and sincerity which impressed even me. Humble he went about the room and, with tears in his eyes, apologized for what he had done. I was thunderstruck, and must admit that I was touched by his display of courage and humility. I had never witnessed the conversion of a person before, so I was unprepared for its power and beauty. Whatever else that evening meant for those who attended, it certainly captured the wonder, joy and grace of the ...

1817. That's Our God For You!

Luke 19:28-44

Sermon

John M. Braaten

... of sins. It means being ushered into the Father's great family. It means living day by day in the Father's house and doing things the way the Father wants them done." That's good news for you and me because living in harmony with God keeps us in touch with the day by day unfolding of our Lord's love. There is so much bad news in the world that we can be overwhelmed until we begin to wonder if God really is in charge. Only in continually experiencing God's divine love do we grow rich in our ...

1818. Not Defeated But Victorious

2 Timothy 4:9-18

Sermon

O. Garfield Beckstrand, II

... crowns a Christian." Our loved one and friend who suffered so patiently, fought so valiantly, and loved so dearly has received a crown of life. His lingering illness was able to inflict suffering and pain upon his earthly body, but the illness could never touch his courageous spirit. While he was afflicted, he was not crushed. While he was perplexed, he was not driven to despair. While he was struck down, he was not defeated. Our dwelling place here is only temporary. We are not only the sons and daughters ...

1819. For of Such is the Kingdom of Heaven

Matthew 19:13-15

Sermon

Charles L. Koester

... the family and to each other in a gathering following the service held in our parish hall. The young man who held ___________ during this experiment was also a member of the Church. We immediately counseled with him and his family and were in constant touch with the school authorities. I spoke with the student body explaining that this was an accident and not the fault of anyone. Many students and classmates attended the service. The young man who held______ we encouraged to serve as an acolyte. He did, and ...

1820. Victory Over Evil

Romans 8:28-39

Sermon

Harold G. Skinner

... hope. We have a Savior. He who did not spare his own son comes to us with understanding, compassion, forgiveness, and love. Yes, the power of love has been present these last seven months. It has been present especially in you who have reached out to touch the family. ____________ had a very critical night about three weeks after her hospitalization. The family was called in. My wife and I and several others spent the night with them. At one point we went into her room early in the morning. We witnessed a ...

1821. A Conquered Enemy

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Eulogy

W. George Easson

... for 2,000 years. Where death is the great destroyer, bringing one form of life to an end, Christ is the supreme life giver, the bread of life, the source of living water. He is the glorious sun of a bright new day. Death, where it touches those we love, shatters our world. It brings heartache, distress, pain, and bewilderment; perhaps even a little bitterness and resentment as our stability is shaken. Death may be the last enemy to be destroyed, but in Christ the victory is ours in spite of circumstances ...

1822. The Transfiguration

Matthew 17:1-13

Drama

Dallas A. Brauninger

... suddenly a bright cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud a voice said, 3: "This is my Son, the Beloved; with him I am well pleased; listen to him!" 1: When the disciples heard this, they fell to the ground and were overcome by fear. But Jesus came and touched them, saying, 4: "Get up and do not be afraid." 1: And when they looked up, they saw no one except Jesus himself alone. As they were coming down the mountain, Jesus ordered them, 4: "Tell no one about the vision until after the Son of Man has been ...

1823. The Public Effect Of Private Living

2 Samuel 11:1-27

Sermon

Robert Allen

... life is related. Every choice that we make has an influence for good or evil in the lives of others. The Apostle Paul said: “No man lives to himself, no man dies to himself.” There is a public effect to private living because the choices you make touch the lives of others. What influence are you having in the lives of others with the choices you are making? III. The Public Effect Of Private Living Points To The Need Of Repentance And Forgiveness. I sometimes wonder if David thought he got away with his ...

1824. Marked For Community

Sermon

George Bass

... to the Body of Christ, a caring and hopeful community, in which we are all called to entrust our lives to God and to love each other as we have been loved as well as to allow loving actions to move beyond the bounds of our community and touch those outside by our love, so that they, too, may know that they are loved by the Church, the Body of Jesus Christ. The very existence of the church as the caring community and hopeful Body of Christ tells the whole world that “the cross is still there.”

1825. It's Performance That Counts

Matthew 7:15-23, Matthew 7:24-29

Sermon

Larry Goodpaster

... sleeves to be in mission, not only speaking but acting. In community after community around our world such love is being expressed through the actions of Habitat for Humanity. What a sight to behold as persons moved by God’s love take hammer and paintbrush and touch the lives of persons in need of decent housing. As we witnessed a few months ago people from across our community, from across lines of age, race and denomination, shared God’s love. And you could see it in the faces of the children who soon ...

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