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Proverbs 1:20-33, James 3:1-12, Mark 8:27-30, Mark 8:31--9:1

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John R. Brokhoff

... . This was God's plan to redeem the world. Because of this, the cross was a "must." (v. 31) It was Satan's plan to keep God from saving the world through the cross. If the top disciple could be Satan's spokesman, it indicates that all Christians are subject to serving as Satan's tools. Satan can exist, speak and work in a church. 4. Come (v. 34).How does one come to Christ? Preachers say, "Come to Christ, accept Christ." The laity asks, "How do you do this? Give us some handles." Jesus answers the question ...

1852. Proper 20

Mark 9:33-37, Mark 9:14-32, James 4:1-12, James 3:1-12, Proverbs 31:10-31

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John R. Brokhoff

... the sand than face reality. 3. Silent (v. 34). Jesus was not afraid to ask the disciples' questions. Because of his divine knowledge, he did not have to ask them what they were talking about as they walked to Capernaum. He asked to bring the subject out into the open. What were they talking about? They were debating who would be the greatest in the kingdom Jesus was soon to establish. Their silence indicated they were ashamed to admit they were talking about their own selfish advancement. 4. Greatest (v. 34 ...

1853. Proper 24

Hebrews 4:14-5:10, Job 38:1--41:34, Mark 10:35-45

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John R. Brokhoff

... . 4. b. He determined the size of the earth vv. 5, 6. c. He made the stars v. 7. Epistle: Hebrews 5:1-10 1. Why do we need a high priest? (5:1-10). Need: Protestants generally do not emphasize priesthood. Christ as high priest is not a popular subject for preachers. Moreover, why do we need a priest when we believe in the priesthood of believers? Is it true that a Christian is a priest in that through Christ he has access to God and is a priest or servant to his neighborhood. However, though we are priests ...

1854. Proper 25

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

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John R. Brokhoff

... temporary because they die, but Christ is permanent because he is immortal. Consequently, he is always able to make intercession for those who pray to him. Other priests make daily sacrifices but Christ made one, final sacrifice of himself. Other priests are subject to weaknesses, but Christ is perfect forever. Gospel: Mark 10:46-52 The account of the Bartimaeus healing is a transition from Jesus' general ministry to his ministry in Jerusalem. The blind man persistently cried out for the "Son of David" to ...

1855. Proper 26

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

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John R. Brokhoff

... than these." This is not a grammatical error! "These" refers to the two commands, but Jesus uses the singular: "Commandment." The two really are one. To love God is to love neighbor; to love neighbor calls for prior love of God. This subject is needed today because many claim that their religion consists of doing good to the neighbor. Thus, they excuse themselves from affiliating with a church and participation in religious practices such as prayer, worship, etc. Outline: The commandment is one because ...

1856. Proper 4

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

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John R. Brokhoff

... he can set aside the law, dispense with it, or interpret it as he wishes. This focuses our attention upon the nature of Jesus. If he is lord of the Sabbath, he is above the law because he gave the law in the first place. He is more than a subject or servant bound to the law; he is lord of the universe, the Messiah, God's Son. Old Testament: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 (11-20) 1. Boy (vv. 1, 8). By this time Samuel was a big boy. When Hannah, his mother, brought him to Eli for full-time ...

1857. Trust and Obey

Luke 24:36-49

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Leonard Sweet

... if this helps. Latin word oboedire (“to obey”) is cognate to the word obaudire (“to listen) for a reason. The Latin root of the English word “obedience” is “obaudire,” the first definition of which is not “yield obedience” or “be subject to” but actually “to give ear, hearken, listen.” To be “obedient” at root means “to listen deeply” (hence audire, “to hear”). This is why the Rule of St. Benedict opens, “Listen, carefully, my son, to the master’s instructions, and ...

1858. Christmas 1

Isaiah 61:10–62:3, Luke 2:21-40, Galatians 3:26–4:7

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John R. Brokhoff

... speaking that he will not keep quiet until the time comes when Israel will be delivered and be given a new name. Epistle: Galatians 4:4-7 Before Christ we were slaves of evil forces in the world. At the right time God sent his Son to be a human subject to the law to rescue us and adopt us as his sons. That we are sons of God is confirmed by our possession of the Spirit. No longer are we slaves to sin, but sons with an inheritance. Gospel: Luke 2:22-40 As a devout, faithful, religious family, Joseph ...

1859. A Violent Wind

Acts 2:1-13

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King Duncan

... God calls us to be. Here’s the final thing to be said about wind: wind cannot be controlled; it blows where it will. As Dr. DeYoung puts it, “Wind is a powerful force. It cannot be stopped or controlled by people. Likewise, the Holy Spirit is not subject to human control. The moving of the Holy Spirit is God at work. There is great variety in the wind. It may be a soft whisper gently rustling the leaves on the trees, or it may be a hurricane uprooting trees. Likewise, the Holy Spirit may gently bring ...

1860. A Life of Trust

2 Corinthians 5:1-10

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King Duncan

... have developed a nasal spray containing a hormone that causes people to be more trusting. The hormone is called oxytocin. Just a few squirts of this hormone, according to their research, were enough to raise levels of trust in their test subjects. This raises all kinds of possibilities. “The researchers acknowledged their findings could be abused by con artists or even sleazy politicians who might sway an election, provided they could squirt enough voters on their way to the polls.” (6) “Trust in ...

1861. Stilling Storms

Mark 4:35-41

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King Duncan

... storms may be personal storms, storms raging in our individual hearts and minds. Or they may be storms in our social relationships. Either way, they can bring peril. There was a fascinating but somewhat cruel study done in Russia sometime back. Scientists subjected a group of chimpanzees to an assortment of experiences that made them violently and helplessly jealous. For example, they would take a chimpanzee who had been living happily with his family and suddenly rip him from his family to an adjoining ...

1862. Where There's Death, There's Hope

Mark 5:21-43

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Robert Deffinbaugh

... cooked in wine administered with the summons, ‘Arise out of your flow of blood!' Other physicians prescribed sudden shock, or the carrying of the ash of an ostrich's egg in a certain cloth." To add insult to injury (literally) this woman was also subjected to tremendous social pressures. The nature of this woman's illness fell under the stipulations of Leviticus 15, whereby she would have to be pronounced unclean. As such she had been an outcast for twelve years. She could not take part in any religious ...

1863. First Sunday in Lent

Genesis 9:1-17, Psalm 25:1-22, Mark 1:9-15, 1 Peter 3:8-22

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B. David Hostetter

... the acknowledgment that they are accountable to you if not to us for what they do or fail to do. God our Savior, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, you have taken our holy Brother, Jesus, to your right hand, with angels and authorities, and powers made subject to him. We remember with thanksgiving those known and dear to us who have received a like resurrection to your heavenly circle. By the Spirit, keep us in touch with the family of God on earth and in heaven that together we may serve you in the ...

1864. Public-pressure

Mark 6:14-29; Matt 14:1-12

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Dan Erickson

... around the castle in his underwear. Not wanting to be considered fools, all his advisors and servants pretend to be able to see the clothes as well and comment on how beautiful they are. As the Emperor leads a parade through the city, his loyal subjects "ah" and "oh" over clothing they cannot see. Everyone is lying, because they are afraid to tell the truth. If they admit they see the Emperor in his underwear, they will certainly be ridiculed by all their neighbors. But, finally, one young boy exposes the ...

1865. Proper 8

2 Kings 2:1-18, Psalm 77:1-20, Luke 9:51-62, Galatians 5:16-26

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B. David Hostetter

... works wonders. INVOCATION We leave behind our trivial pursuits, O God, to meditate on what you do and have done for us. Receive our worship and lead us in your holy way; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PRAYER OF CONFESSION Merciful Sovereign, we are not fit subjects of your rule. You have shown us the ways of love and forgiveness, but we sometimes turn back to ways of pride and hatred. We are more ready to denounce your enemies than to declare the Good News. We delay obedience to your call with excuses ...

1866. Proper 14

Psalm 50:1-23, Isaiah 1:1-31, Luke 12:32-40, Hebrews 11:1-40

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B. David Hostetter

... Creator and Re-Creator, cleanse the bloodstream of nations that are poisoned by corruption in high and low places. Strengthen forces of law enforcement in pursuit of extensive organizations of crime. Jesus, friend of sinners, give courage to whose who are subject to severe temptation, and strengthen them against all evil. Man of Sorrows, comfort the bereaved and lonely. Heal the sick and suffering especially those we name before you in the silence of our hearts. According to your will, give renewed health ...

1867. Proper 20

Psalm 79:1-13, Jeremiah 8:18--9:1, Luke 16:1-15, 1 Timothy 2:1-15

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B. David Hostetter

... : Friends, believe the Good News! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Be trustworthy in little things, so that God will trust you with greater things, both in this life and in the life to come. PRAYER OF THE DAY Liberating God, free us from subjection to property, so that we may not be bound to money for the sake of power or privilege, but use what we have for your purposes: the enrichment of the human spirit, whether that be the spirit of others or our own spirit, through Jesus Christ ...

1868. Second Sunday in Lent

Philippians 3:12-4:1, Genesis 15:1-18, Psalm 27:1-14, Luke 9:28-36, Luke 13:31-35

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B. David Hostetter

... : Friends, hear the Good News! Christ will transfigure these bodies belonging to our humble state. People: Christ will transfigure these our bodies and give them a form like that of his own resplendent body by the very power which enables him to make all things subject to himself. Pastor: Friends, believe the Good News! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Live as citizens of heaven. Stand firm in the faith. Look to Jesus who will bring us joy and a crown beyond the cross. PRAYER OF THE DAY ...

1869. I Am the Bread of Life - Sermon Starter

John 6:25-59

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Brett Blair

... life itself. It is only as we comprehend that situation that we can really begin to understand the importance of bread not only now but also in the time of Jesus. Just think for a moment how so many significant theological events in the Bible revolve around the subject of bread. The most important event in the Old Testament of course, was the Exodus event the trip from Egypt to the Promised Land. But what caused the Hebrews to be in Egypt in the first place? It was for want of bread you will recall. The ...

1870. I’M with the I AM

1 John 5:14-15

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James Merritt

... word then you tell me the definition. ASAP – As soon as possible FYI – For Your Information LOL – Laughing Out Loud KIT – Keep In Touch TTYL – Talk To You Later BCNU – Be Seeing You G2G – Got To Go POS – Parents Over Shoulder Change Subject IM – Instant Message There is no doubt that the internet has changed the way we communicate. For many of us email has virtually replaced traditional letters and even telephone calls as the primary way we correspond with one another. Everyday billions of ...

1871. Put Me In Coach!

1 Peter 4:10

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James Merritt

... lyrics. It is all about somebody that wants to get into the game. He wants to play. He doesn't want to sit on the bench. He wants to be on the field making a contribution to the team. He has a "put me in coach" attitude that is the subject of the message today. We are continuing in our series of 40 Days of Purpose and today we are going to look at God's fourth purpose for your life which is this - You were shaped to serve God. The Bible says in Ephesians 2:20, "We are God's ...

1872. The Paralysis of Analysis – The Fear of Failure

2 Corinthians 4:8-9

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James Merritt

... - The fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of your mouth. Luposlipaphobia - The fear of being pursued by timber wolves around a kitchen table while wearing socks on a freshly waxed floor. There is no question that fear is real. The Bible is not silent on the subject of fear. II Timothy 1:7 says, "For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (II Timothy 1:7, NKJV) The word "fear" in that passage comes from the Greek word, "phobas" which means "running ...

1873. The Man in the Mirror

2 Samuel 12:1-31

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James Merritt

... the Israeli people. What we need is not confrontation and condemnation by self-righteous religious prophets. We need to forgive each other, feel each other's pain and encourage each other when we make mistakes that we all do. This will be my last statement on the subject, so good-night. May God bless you and may God bless the United Kingdom of Israel. [[2]] King David, thankfully, didn't handle it this way. He understood his sin was against God and he made things right with God. He didn't just admit his sin ...

1874. When I’m In Trouble

2 Timothy 4:16-18

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James Merritt

... England. The Queen replied, "The children will not leave England unless I do. I shall not leave unless their father does. The King will not leave the country in any circumstances whatever." [[1]] I've got news for you. Our Heavenly King will never leave His subjects under any circumstances. He will always be there. II. I Can Count On God's Purpose For My Life Do you have the picture in your mind that the Roman courtroom is packed? As Paul stands to speak, this crowd senses this is no ordinary defendant ...

1875. Explore the Evidence

Acts 1:1-3

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James Merritt

... a legal term that refers to conclusive evidence that would hold up in a court of law. Just like Dr. Luke did two-thousand years ago, today we are going to explore the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. I believe this is a subject worthy of the most detailed scrutiny and examination for this reason. The Resurrection is either the greatest fact or the greatest farce in human history. Two billion people in the world today have staked their eternal destiny and their entire lives on this one truth ...

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