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1901. Simple

Mark 6:30-34,53-56

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Simple It's a gift to be simple, It's a gift to be free, It's a gift to come down where we ought to be, And when we see ourselves in a way that's right, We will live in a valley of love and delight! When true simplicity is gained, To live and to love we will not be ashamed, To turn and to turn will be our delight, Till by turning, turning We turn 'round right.

1902. Easter 4

Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:1-10, Acts 2:42-47, 1 Peter 2:13-25

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B. David Hostetter

... to the cross. People: By his wounds we are healed. Pastor: Friends, believe the Good News! People: In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. Exhortation Repent and be baptized, everyone of you, in the name of Jesus the Messiah, for the forgiveness of sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. For the promise is to you and to your children and to all who are far away, everyone whom the Lord our God may call. PRAYER OF THE DAY Shepherd and Guardian of our souls, keep on calling us by name, so that we ...

1903. Proper 5

Genesis 12:1-9, Psalm 33:1-12, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 9:18-26, Romans 4:13-25

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B. David Hostetter

... to hear your invitation to discipleship, that we may share the good news and express your mercy toward all sinners. Amen PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING God of Abraham and Sarah, we rejoice in your promises. Through them, father and mother of many nations, we have come to inherit the gift of faith in you, who makes the dead live and summons things that are not yet in existence as if they already were. We thank you for Jesus our Lord, whom you raised from the dead, for he was given up to death for our misdeeds and ...

1904. Proper 17

Matthew 16:21-28

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B. David Hostetter

... . We worship you with mind and body, as in Jesus Christ you have revealed your grace in his mind and body. We believe; we will obey; we are being changed thanks to you, loving God. Amen PRAYER OF DEDICATION Uniting Christ, gather the varied personal gifts we bring into a functioning body with grace and accomplishments acceptable to you. Amen PRAYER OF INTERCESSION AND COMMEMORATION Powerful God, you have given us as head of the church your Son holy and true, Jesus Christ, who has the key of David, who opens ...

1905. Easter 3

Psalm 116:1-19, Luke 24:13-35, Acts 2:14-41, 1 Peter 1:17-21

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B. David Hostetter

... :1-4, 12-19 First Lesson - Peter's sermon is a call to repentance and a promise of salvation to his hearers and their children and those still at a distance. Acts 2:14a, 36-41 Second Lesson - In his letter Peter extols the sacrifice of Christ as God's gift of immeasurable worth. 1 Peter 1:17-21 Gospel - The appearances of the Risen Christ bring surprise and joy. Luke 24:13-35 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Repent and be baptized ...

1906. Small Saves

John 6:1-15

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Leonard Sweet

... The power company sent every one of their customers a new “low flow” showerhead, designed to cut down on water usage, but still feel like a real shower. The second free gift was four of those new curly-q fluorescent light bulbs, the kind that last longer and use less electricity while putting out the same amount of light. This small act cost the power company a few thousand dollars. But according to their figuring, in the long run if everyone replaced ...

1907. Where Does God Start?

1 Chronicles 29:1-9

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James Merritt

... not really my church; it is God's church. Whatever you do for the church you really do for God. But more than that his gift was out of love. "Moreover, because I have set my affection on the house of my God, I have given to the house of my God ... . There was 300 tons of gold involved, 110 tons given from David's own personal treasury. Using the present value of gold, David's gift would have been in the neighborhood of $1½ billion! Any good leader is always willing to do at least what he is asking others to ...

1908. Every Member Matters

Hebrews 10:24-25

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James Merritt

... 's primary mission is the Great Commission. It is a church that is unashamed of the Gospel, and is doing everything it can to bring people into a relationship with Jesus Christ. d. Work – Find a church where you could enthusiastically get involved, putting your spiritual gifts to work in the service of that body because you believe in what that church is trying to do. The best way to know what that is is to discover the Mission Statement of that church. So I just want to remind you of what our Mission ...

1909. James 1:17-27

James 1:19-27

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... experience. Instead of the skewed vision that the mirrored reflects, “doers” look intently into the perfect law, the “law of liberty.” This is James’ first use of “nomos,” “law,” and it is “the perfect law,” even as God sends “every perfect gift” (v.17). Remembering that James wishes to speak like Christ, not about Christ, his reference to the “law” or “nomos” should be understood as referring to more than the Torah laws handed to Moses at Sinai. This “law” has now been ...

1910. Will the Real Christian Please Stand Up?

Acts 11:26

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James Merritt

... your Christian life that many of you have never known before in your entire life. Here are those four statements: a. You own nothing—God owns everything. "…the world is Mine, and all its fullness." (Psalm 50:12) b. Everything you have—God gave to you. "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning." (James 1:17) c. You are an owner of nothing, and a steward of everything. "As each one has received a ...

1911. What’s So Amazing about Grace?

2 Samuel 7:1-14a

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Stan Purdum

... us to keep living amid desperation and to keep humming in the darkness. God's grace assures us our trust in him is not misplaced. It frees us from the fear that paralyzes us into inactivity or keeps us from doing the right thing. That, too, is a gift of God. Verse three affirms that not only has grace brought us through a whole host of dangers already, but it also will continue to carry us through. In his long ministry, John Newton served only two churches. When he was sent from his small country church to ...

1912. Woe to the Blessed

Luke 6:17-26

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Gary L. Carver

... only that which pleases us then we have all that's coming. Jesus said, "To whom much is given, much is required." So often we forget that everything we have been given, life itself, our possessions, our resources, and our finances are given to us by God as a gift to be given to others. We are just a channel through which our energies and resources are funneled to others. That is the purpose of the church. The church is to give us structure and discipline so that we may not only be ministered unto but we can ...

1913. A New Continuing

John 14:8-17, 25-27

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David R. Cartwright

... , the Holy Spirit, whatever you decide to call it, or better still, him. Jesus promised his disciples that they would not have to do it all by themselves. They would find the truth they needed, the power they longed for, and the satisfaction they hoped for through the gift and presence of the Holy Spirit that would be with them forever. In John's Gospel, the Holy Spirit does not just appear for a day and then leave. John goes out of his way to tell us that the Spirit remains or "dwells" with us, forever. We ...

1914. Sharing God’s Love

Hebrews 10:16-25

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Richard Gribble

... weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities for the sake of Christ; for whenever I am weak, then I am strong" (2 Corinthians 12:10). The youngest brother thought he had nothing of value to give to the kingdom, but he really had everything. It was his gift of love, shared with the people, that won the day, not only for his ascension to the crown, but more fundamentally in bringing a new beginning for the kingdom. As we celebrate this solemn day let us join with Jesus and share our lives with ...

1915. An Invitation to Joy

Zephaniah 3:14-20

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Mary S. Lautensleger

... the other hand, Bob Cratchet, who understands the real reason for the season, is up against incredible odds. Cratchet is the owner of a small spice company in East Orange, New Jersey. He wants to mail his customers Christmas cards picturing the three Magi bearing gifts to the Christ Child with, of all things, a Bible verse inside. Scrooge, dreaming of a green Chri$tma$, tells Cratchet that the Magi on the card should be portrayed carrying the spices Cratchet's company is selling instead of their traditional ...

1916. He Will Abundantly Pardon

Isaiah 55:1-13

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... in our national parks, so too these wonders celebrate with us, according to Isaiah, in response to God's promises. All "the trees of the field shall clap their hands" (v. 12). God doesn't think like us. God's ways are not our ways, and you cannot receive this gift if you insist on clinging to the old ways. Time and again this is what God's people did, in response to the Old Covenant and the New Covenant. We are afraid to take a risk, to try something new, to stop and listen, truly listen, to what God has ...

1917. Miracles? No Problem!

Luke 2:1-7

Drama

Lois Anne DeLong

... . Elizabeth: I’m not dying, I’m pregnant. I wanted to take a walk. Mary: But you’ve got to think of the baby. Especially since, well, since you’re kind of old to have one. Elizabeth: Thank you for stating the obvious. Mary, this baby is a miracle, a gift from God. Now if God wanted me to have this child so badly that he’d let me get pregnant, he’s not going to let a few vegetables hurt it. Mary: (pulling the chair forward) Here, sit for a while before going home. Elizabeth: All right, all right ...

1918. Good News about Thanksgiving

Matthew 6:25-34

Sermon

King Duncan

... electrons. The professor continued, “I think that has something to do with religion, but I don’t know how to express it.” (4) Well, it does have something to do with religion. Our lives didn’t just happen. There is a creator God who gave us every wondrous gift. When we give thanks we are reminded of the source of everything we have. And one final thing. When we give thanks we are reminded to share with others what the Lord has done for us. In Mark’s Gospel, Jesus heals a man who has been possessed ...

1919. 1 Thessalonians 3:9-13

1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... How can I repay the Lord for all his goodness to me.” Timothy’s good news reminds the apostle of the human inability to adequately “repay” God for all God’s gracious gifts. The practice of correct reciprocity was the cornerstone of civil relationships in first century Greco-Roman culture. Showing proper gratitude for any gift or action taken on another’s behalf was part of the social fabric. But Paul’s thankfulness and joy over hearing the good news about their faithfulness is so great, the ...

1920. Every Day God Enriches

1 Corinthians 1:1-9

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... of God that has been given you in Christ Jesus, [5] for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of every kind [6] just as the testimony of Christ has been strengthened among you [7] so that you are not lacking in any spiritual gift as you wait for the revealing of our Lord Jesus Christ. [8] He will also strengthen you to the end, so that you may be blameless on the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. [9] God is faithful; by him you were called into the fellowship of his Son, Jesus ...

1921. Room At The Inn: Is There Room For Christmas?

Luke 2:1-7; John 1:1-5

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... Is there? Is there still room for Christmas in this world of ours? My answer, of course, is "Yes!" Not only is there room, but the gift of Christmas is probably needed now more than ever. Let's remind ourselves of the true meaning of Christmas as we look at two passages ... IS Room For Christmas. The World Still Needs Hope, The World Still Needs This Baby. Don't miss out on the greatest gift God has ever given the world. Don't get so caught up in the trappings and parties and preparations of Christmas that ...

1922. Do We Live in ‘Why’ or ‘Whynot’

Romans 12:3-8, 16-18

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... so we, who are many, are one body in Christ, and individually we are members one of another. [6] We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us: prophecy, in proportion to faith; [7] ministry, in ministering; the teacher, ... teaches you for your own good, who leads you in the way you should go." Paul reminds us that "We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us." One of those gifts is Teaching" We can learn from one another how to follow God. B. One day a little boy came running ...

1923. Altar Your Prayers

Mark 1:29-37

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... strong feelings about Stewardship. I personally think that once we accept Christ as Lord and Savior of our lives and give our life to Christ, all of life and all of faith is about Stewardship. It's about the Stewardship of our Prayers, our Presence, our Gifts, our Service and our Witness. Those sound familiar don't they? Those are the membership vows we take when we join the church. And I think they sum up the Biblical Understanding of Stewardship. Stewardship is not just about money. For years we have tied ...

1924. Altar Your Witness

Matthew 5:13-16

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... the World by Altaring our own spiritual lives. We've talked about the need for Prayer and Sabbath, we've talked about our need to be Present and be involved and how we are called to Serve. We've talked about the Biblical aspects of giving and the gifts we bring. This morning's topic is Altaring our Witness. Now I know the fear that word conjures up. We picture someone with a 20 pound Bible beating down doors, shouting on the street corner or shouting from the pulpit. I'm not sure any of that ever really ...

1925. Discover the Promise of Christmas

Matthew 3:1-12

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... be over and the big day will be here and all of a sudden it'll be just another day. We'll finish opening all the gifts; the room will be strewn with scraps of wrapping paper and ribbon; the turkey or ham will have put up a valiant fight but be nothing ... women's face. The child took her hand. In the midst of a day filled with much busyness, the two of them quietly received God's gift. That's how Christmas enters our lives. Not in great leaps but in quiet moments that we can miss if we're not prepared. In Mark ...

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