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1826. Made Right With God

Luke 7:1-10, Psalm 5:1-12

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B. David Hostetter

... , our misdeeds. Remind us of the increase of love that can come with the increase of forgiveness through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Friends, hear the Good News! We are made right with God through our faith in ... not only the law but also the gospel. How great you are: holy, understanding, loving. Alleluia! Amen! PRAYER OF DEDICATION Creator of beauty, Lord of life, you accept graciously not only the practical services we offer to you but also the offerings of the heart, the ...

1827. Advent 4

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

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... presence. In the Noah story, it is the rainbow, and in the Abraham account, it is the sign of circumcision. Moses was granted the rod that transformed into a serpent and Gideon had his fleece. The miracles of Jesus were themselves signs of God's saving presence. The Lord's supper is a poignant sign of divine presence in the valley of the shadows and the cross is the foremost sign of God's triumph over sin and death. In this holy season, we too are given a sign, the sign given the shepherds when they were ...

1828. The Easter Season

Mt 28:1-8 · Mk 16:1-8 · Lk 24:1-10 · Jn 20:1-9

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Russell F. Anderson

... titles for this series follow. (The Suggested Sermon Title and the Suggested Sermon Text, which are listed at the beginning of each chapter in the Easter season, are meant only for those who carry out this series.) Lessons & Titles For Sermon Series The Resurrection Of Our Lord - Acts 10:34-43 - The Rock Proclaims The Resurrection Easter 2 - 1 Peter 1:3-9 - The Rock Proclaims The New Birth Easter 3 - Acts 2:14a, 36-47 - The Rock Proclaims The Lordship Of Jesus Easter 4 - 1 Peter 2:19-25 - The Rock Proclaims ...

1829. Epiphany 4

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, Micah 6:1-8, Matthew 5:1-12

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Russell F. Anderson

... table so that he might implant in us new hearts, hearts that no longer lust after things forbidden but long for the living God. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 15 Who are those who will remain in God's dwelling? Those who walk blamelessly before the Lord; Psalm 37: 1-11 The arrogant, proud people will be replaced by the meek, who will inherit the land. Prayer Of The Day: God of grace, imprint on us the spirit of your Son, who humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on the cross ...

1830. Epiphany 5

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20, Isaiah 58:1-14, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

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Russell F. Anderson

... based on this text (vv. 12-14). Have you heard this one? I've got good news and bad news. The good news is that the Lord is coming tomorrow. The bad is that he's really ticked off. The implication being that God is coming in judgment to give us a piece ... the salt, the light is to benefit others; it is not to be hidden but put in the public place so that all can see. The Lord told his disciples: "Let your light so shine before others that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in ...

1831. Proper 8

Romans 6:1-14, Romans 6:15-23, Jeremiah 28:1-17, Genesis 22:1-19, Matthew 10:1-42

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Russell F. Anderson

... . Sermon Angle: The writer of this account states that God asked Abraham to sacrifice his son as a test (v. 1). It seems like a very cruel test. How do we reconcile this order with a loving and merciful God? The heathens sacrificed their children to their gods, but the Lord? Yet we must admit that God had the right to make such a request. Isaac, like all children, was a gift of God. Abraham was not being asked to give up merely his own son but God's son. As the offertory states: "We give thee but thine own ...

1832. Trinity Sunday

Mt 28:16-20 · Jn 3:16-18 · Gen 1:1--2:4a · Ex 34:4-9 · 2 Cor 13:11-13 · Ps 8

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Russell F. Anderson

... quite as close to his creation as does the account beginning in Genesis 2:4b and following, where God takes a hands-on approach to forming humankind out of clay. The word used for God's creative acts is bara and is used only in reference to the Lord. God creates from nothing; humans form things from that which already exists. Lesson 1: Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9 After Moses breaks the two tablets of the law in angry reaction to the people's apostasy, God gave the people of Israel another chance. He instructs Moses ...

1833. Forgiven and Healed

Mark 2:1-12

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RobertT D. Ingram

... , you who knows us, forgives us, and loves us still. We turn to you to heal the sin that paralyzes us, to answer the questions that hold us back, and to form our hearts to praise you once again. We do praise you, Lord, for we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works, merciful Lord. Amen. (Based on Mark 2:1-12 and Psalm 139) Commissioning and Blessing The world is full of people too sick, or too full of sin, to seek out Christ on their own. Brothers and sisters, we are the Church, We are ...

1834. First Sunday After Christmas

Luke 2:21-40

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RobertT D. Ingram

... , so that you may both recognize the Messiah and guide others to the world's consolation and redemption. In the name of the Lord our God, the Holy Spirit of God, and the Messiah of God. Amen. Hymns and Choruses (The asterisk [*] indicates hymns or choruses that ... in Christ? We will, with the help of God. Will you teach these children that they may be led to profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior? We will, with the help of God. Do you promise, according to the grace given to you, to grow with these children ...

1835. God's Math:Lose Life = Save It

Mark 8:31--9:1

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Robert Salzgeber

... a coach for the greatest team in all of history. The team's legacy is even more spectacular than the Green Bay Packers and the Pittsburgh Steelers. On August 7 hundreds of people came to pay their respects to this very gracious man and coach. On August 8, the Lord held a going away party for Jim at his church; Emmanuel Church, God with us! And what a party it was!2 1. Alfred Delp, "After The Verdict," Weavings, Volume IV, Number 3, May/June (1989), 28-29. 2. This story is told in the memory of Jim Trettle ...

1836. Proper 15

Ephesians 4:17--5:21, 1 Kings 3:1-15, 1 Kings 2:1-12, John 6:25-59

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Russell F. Anderson

... or power or fame but Solomon dreamed of wisdom to be an effective ruler. Anything great and glorious begins with a dream. Dreams can come true but some dreams are not worthy. Solomon had a good dream. He dreamed of being a good and godly king and wanted the Lord to impart his wisdom more than anything. God is in the business of making worthy dreams come true. Outline: 1. Solomon had a dream: he wanted to be a wise ruler. 2. God heard his dream and more than fulfilled it. 3. What is your dream? Is it worthy ...

1837. Epiphany 3

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

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Russell F. Anderson

... 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 preciousness of time enabled us to use it wisely. There ... as his love connection, he will amaze us with the results. Of course we are not accountable for results. That's up to the Lord. All that God asks us to do is to be fishermen and fisherwomen for Christ. Remember, our commission is to go fishin'! WORSHIP RESOURCES ...

1838. Epiphany 6

1 Corinthians 10:23--11:1, 1 Corinthians 9:1-27, Leviticus 13:1-46, 2 Kings 5:1-27, Mark 1:40-45

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Russell F. Anderson

... to touch people and make them clean? The One that gets used. The U.S. West yellow pages advertises that their book is the one that gets used, yes, even abused. God is often the One who gets used. We have a problem, we turn to the Lord. The problem is solved, we soon forget about him. Jesus was concerned that people would want to use his wonder-working power without being converted or spiritually transformed. The healings by Christ were meant to draw attention to the claims of God's kingdom, so that persons ...

1839. Proper 16

John 6:25-59, John 6:60-71, 1 Kings 8:22-61, Ephesians 6:10-20

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Russell F. Anderson

... place. Lesson 1: Joshua 24:1-2, 15-18 (RC); Joshua 24:1-2a, 14-25 (E) Lesson 2: Ephesians 6:10-20 (C) Paul concludes his letter to the Ephesians with words of admonition. He urges all Christians who read the letter to be strong in the Lord and to put on the whole armor of God. The image Paul employs is of the Roman foot soldier, comparing the parts of his gear to spiritual realities: helmet of salvation, breastplate of righteousness, belt of truth, sword of the Spirit and so forth. The last mentioned weapon ...

1840. Proper 25

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

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Russell F. Anderson

... catch God's attention. Some people cry to God for mercy and it seems that he isn't listening. How does a person cry out to the Lord in such a manner that she will be heard? Do like Bartimaeus. Cry out as if your life depended on it. Don't let anything or anyone ... pray, God gives us more than we ask. 2. Sermon Title: All Is Well That Ends Well. Sermon Angle: Our text says that "The Lord blessed the latter days of Job more than his beginning..." (v. 12). The writer goes on to catalogue all of the livestock that ...

1841. Proper 26

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

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Russell F. Anderson

... to giving to God a costly object through liturgical worship. Giving to God your whole offering doesn't mean to give your tithe but your whole being to God. That's what's of first importance. Outline: 1. Are you holding back on your offering to the Lord? No, I don't mean your tithe, I mean your body, your life. 2. Jesus indicates that our first duty is to love God with our whole heart, whole soul, whole mind and whole strength. 3. The scribe added that loving God wholly is better than generous liturgical ...

1842. Gabriel: I Was There

Luke 1:5-25

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Dr. Raymond Bailey

... slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise! To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power for ever and ever...." The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever. (Revelation 5:12, 13b; 11:15b NIV) Yes, it is finished!So is Satan.That's the message from the moment of His birth.That's the message of the empty tomb.Justice has triumphed.A body of people ...

1843. And Now, We Thank You, Our God

1 Chronicles 29:1-9

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Clement E. Lewis

... and praise your glorious name." Sermon: "And Now, We Thank You, Our God" These words from 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 are some of the most powerful and impressive to be found in scripture. They are uplifting and magnificent. They were said by David to bless the Lord as the people came bringing their gifts to assure the building of a house for God. They are well worth our sincere thought as we come to the observance of Thanksgiving in this nation, in the spirit in which it was first done on December 4, 1619, and ...

1844. Epiphany 6

Mk 1:40-45 · 1 Cor 9:24-27 · Ps 30 · 2 Ki 5:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning. As for me, I said in my prosperity, "I shall never be moved." By your favor, O LORD, you had established me as a strong mountain; you hid your face; I was dismayed. To you, O LORD, I cried, and to the LORD I made supplication: "What profit is there in my death, if I go down to the Pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it tell of your faithfulness? Hear, O ...

1845. Fish Miracle

1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-13, Luke 5:1-11

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John R. Brokhoff

... matter of the possibility of change, but whether the change is for the better. Remarkable changes came to Peter's life when Christ came into his life. It can happen to you also. The changes Christ can make in your life:A. Change from unbeliever to believer, from "Master" to "Lord" - vv. 5, 8B. Change from pride to humility - v. 8C. Change from a fisherman to a preacher - v. 10. 6. A Man and his Boat (5:1-11). Peter needed a boat to ply his trade as a fisherman. To get fish, he had to go to deep water. A ...

1846. Epiphany 4

Psalm 71:1-24, 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Luke 4:14-30

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George Bass

... public business, which is of benefit and blessing to those who hear, understand, and heed what is said in the name of the Lord. And he concludes this reading this way: "I thank God that I speak in tongues more than you all; nevertheless, in church I ... up so that everyone would know that the claim he made about himself in Nazareth has been heralded throughout the world as God's truth. He is Lord of all. Jeremiah 1:4-10 (E, L, C); 1:4-5, 17-19 (RC) Note: I would not preach a separate sermon on this text, but ...

1847. Proper 27

Psalm 17:1-15, Psalm 9:1-20, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, Zechariah 7:1-14, 1 Chronicles 29:10-20, Job 19:1-29, Luke 20:27-40

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George Bass

... claimed, that Psalms 9 and 10 were a single psalm, two parts of an acrostic poem; that is no longer the case, and Psalm 9 is virtually cut in half once more in this selection. The psalmist calls upon the congregation to "sing praise to the Lord," and then proceeds to recount how God has delivered him from impending death. He proclaims that God is the benefactor of all people, calling for justice, blessing the godly but judging the wicked. He gives justice to the oppressed and promises succor to the poor and ...

1848. What Children Can Teach Adults

Luke 10:1-24

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Thomas Slavens

... , King of Judah, learned the content of the Book of the Law, he set out to reform the idolatry of the land. He was receptive to ideas from a book. When Mary was told that she was to become the mother of Jesus she sang, “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” (Luke 1:46b-47a) She was receptive to the voice of God. When blind Bartimaeus sat by the roadside and Jesus passed that way, he called, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me!” (Luke 10:48b) When Jesus asked him ...

1849. The King of Life

Luke 19:28-44

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Thomas Slavens

... , when we are reminded again of the Cross of the Christ, we thank You, God, for him. For his life, his death, and his Resurrection we are grateful. With the crowds of that first Palm Sunday we cry, “Blessed be he who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Matthew 21:9b) Forgive us for those times when we have crucified the best by our worldliness, our timidity, our fickleness, our cowardice, our cruelty. Look with compassion on us and forgive us, for so often we know not what we do. Help us to accept him as ...

1850. Stewards of God's Creation/Salvation

Hebrews 2:1-4

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James Wilson

... for the beauty and wonder of the actions in Christ!\ People: Praise be to the Lord who has blessed us and called us in Christ. Leader: All that we have or ever will have comes from and belongs to the Lord. People: The Lord calls us to be faithful and accountable for all God has given. Leader: Let us praise the Lord by being blessings to all who are in need. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty God, in Your divine wisdom You have called each and every one of us who would be members of Your ...

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1826. Made Right With God

Luke 7:1-10, Psalm 5:1-12

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

1827. Advent 4

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

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

1828. The Easter Season

Mt 28:1-8 · Mk 16:1-8 · Lk 24:1-10 · Jn 20:1-9

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

1829. Epiphany 4

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, Micah 6:1-8, Matthew 5:1-12

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Russell F. Anderson

1830. Epiphany 5

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20, Isaiah 58:1-14, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

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Russell F. Anderson

1831. Proper 8

Romans 6:1-14, Romans 6:15-23, Jeremiah 28:1-17, Genesis 22:1-19, Matthew 10:1-42

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Russell F. Anderson

1832. Trinity Sunday

Mt 28:16-20 · Jn 3:16-18 · Gen 1:1--2:4a · Ex 34:4-9 · 2 Cor 13:11-13 · Ps 8

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

1833. Forgiven and Healed

Mark 2:1-12

Bulletin Aid

RobertT D. Ingram

1834. First Sunday After Christmas

Luke 2:21-40

Bulletin Aid

RobertT D. Ingram

1835. God's Math:Lose Life = Save It

Mark 8:31--9:1

Sermon

Robert Salzgeber

1836. Proper 15

Ephesians 4:17--5:21, 1 Kings 3:1-15, 1 Kings 2:1-12, John 6:25-59

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

1837. Epiphany 3

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

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Russell F. Anderson

1838. Epiphany 6

1 Corinthians 10:23--11:1, 1 Corinthians 9:1-27, Leviticus 13:1-46, 2 Kings 5:1-27, Mark 1:40-45

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

1839. Proper 16

John 6:25-59, John 6:60-71, 1 Kings 8:22-61, Ephesians 6:10-20

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Russell F. Anderson

1840. Proper 25

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

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Russell F. Anderson

1841. Proper 26

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

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

1842. Gabriel: I Was There

Luke 1:5-25

Drama

Dr. Raymond Bailey

1843. And Now, We Thank You, Our God

1 Chronicles 29:1-9

Sermon Aid

Clement E. Lewis

1844. Epiphany 6

Mk 1:40-45 · 1 Cor 9:24-27 · Ps 30 · 2 Ki 5:1-14

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

1845. Fish Miracle

1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-13, Luke 5:1-11

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John R. Brokhoff

1846. Epiphany 4

Psalm 71:1-24, 1 Corinthians 14:1-25, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, Jeremiah 1:1-19, Luke 4:14-30

Sermon Aid

George Bass

1847. Proper 27

Psalm 17:1-15, Psalm 9:1-20, 2 Thessalonians 3:1-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:13-17, Zechariah 7:1-14, 1 Chronicles 29:10-20, Job 19:1-29, Luke 20:27-40

Sermon Aid

George Bass

1848. What Children Can Teach Adults

Luke 10:1-24

Sermon

Thomas Slavens

1849. The King of Life

Luke 19:28-44

Sermon

Thomas Slavens

1850. Stewards of God's Creation/Salvation

Hebrews 2:1-4

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

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