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1926. Life As An Investment

Matthew 25:14-30

Sermon

Donald Dotterer

... allows the dark and sinful side of his personality to control him, that person can expect nothing but a harvest of trouble. This is what Paul means when he speaks of "sowing to the flesh." But on the other hand, if a person keeps walking in the way of the Spirit, then there will be rich rewards. We may have to wait a long time, and sometimes it may seem to be a terribly long time Ä but in the end, God will repay the person who is persistent in faith and good works, the person who had invested in himself ...

1927. Surprised By Joy

Matthew 13:31-35, Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:47-52

Sermon

Donald Dotterer

... movement to a deep and abiding faith in the God revealed in Jesus Christ. You should really read this book, which is both an amusing and yet very profound account of how, as Lewis describes it, "God closed in on me." Being a fierce free thinker and free spirit, prior to his conversion, Lewis wanted, above all things, not to be "interfered with." He says that he wanted "to call my soul my own." But, as Lewis learns, after he met God, he was not to be allowed to "play" at philosophy any longer. After years of ...

1928. Lent 1

Luke 4:16-30 · Psalm 103:1-13

Bulletin Aid

Jack Brownlee

... the unmerited love God has for all. P: Let us rejoice in that love knowing that we are part of something greater than ourselves. L: Let us go in peace, celebrating the fact that God not only forgives us, but gives us the Spirit to proclaim the good news to all. P: May the spirit of God lead us in joy.Miriam, Why Not? Meditation: "Miriam, Why Not?" "Miriam!" "Shush." "Miriam, why not?" "Huh?" "Why couldn't he do anything?" "I don't know." "Miriam, why couldn't he do anything here?" "Joshua, I don't know. Go ...

1929. Advent 3

John 1:19-28, John 1:1-18, Psalm 126:1-6, Luke 1:46-56

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... , like the watercourses in the Negeb. May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy. Those who go out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, carrying their sheaves. (or) Luke 1:46-55 "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for the Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name. His mercy is for those who ...

1930. Prayers for Advent 4

Luke 1:46-56, Psalm 89:1-52, 2 Samuel 7:1-17, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:67-80, Luke 1:26-38

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... sender. We worship you, Jesus, the sent One, Son of the most high and son of the most humble. We worship you, Holy Spirit, God in touch with our humanity. Glory be to God in heaven and earth. Amen. Prayer of Dedication The most majestic music is not ... , 'You are my Father,my God, and the Rock of my salvation!' " (or) Luke 1: 46b-55 "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked with favor on the lowliness of his servant. Surely, from now on all generations will call ...

1931. Easter 2

John 20:24-31, John 20:19-23, 1 John 1:5--2:14, Psalm 133:1-3, Acts 4:32-37

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... Hear and read what is written down in the gospel of John in order that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the son of God and that through your faith in him you may have life. PRAYER OF CONFESSION God of all worlds, Easter Victor, Victorious Spirit, though we are declared to be victors over the godless world, we often feel doubtful and defeated. We are too prone to go by our feelings and not to accept the witness of the apostles, believing his victory to be our victory over sin and death. Victorious ...

1932. Easter 6

John 15:18--16:4, Psalm 98:1-9

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... . PRAYER OF CONFESSION God without favorites, from every nation you accept the person who reveres you and does what is right, but we do what is unacceptable to you. We need the forgiveness and spiritual healing that you offer us in Jesus of Nazareth and the Holy Spirit. Free us from the oppression of evil that we may be free to worship you with great joy and, bearing witness to Christ crucified and raised from the dead may see the baptism of others who put their trust in his name. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S ...

1933. Epiphany 8

Mark 2:18-22, Mark 2:13-17, Psalm 103:1-22

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... News! God pardons all our guilt, not treating us as our sins deserve or requiting us for our misdeeds. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Put your reliance on God through Christ and depend only on the qualifications the Spirit gives. None of us in ourselves can serve God worthily. PRAYER OF THE DAY Leader and Teacher with all authority, speak to us as to the first disciples that we may leave behind all lesser callings for the privilege of living with you in daily ...

1934. Lent 3

Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 19:1-14, 1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, John 2:12-25

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! God is not only lawgiver but redeemer and will cleanse us from the secret sins that have escaped our own attention. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Be enlightened by all that God commands. Your spirit will be revived by God's law and you will find reward in the keeping of the commandments. PRAYER OF THE DAY Let our zeal for your house, Lord Jesus, be exceeded only by our desire to be pure in heart and thus enabled to see you ...

1935. Proper 14

2 Samuel 18:1-18, 2 Samuel 18:19--19:8, Psalm 130:1-8, Ephesians 4:17--5:21, John 6:25-59

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B. David Hostetter

... Son of Joseph, very Son of God, so teach us your way of self-giving that we may give ourselves in the service of others as you have given yourself for the life of the world. Amen. PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING God of meadow and wilderness, Christ of human experience, Spirit of renewal and rest, we are thankful for the angel you send to minister to us. When we are depressed and ready to die, you send someone with a word of encouragement, or a gift of food or flowers or an invitation that leads to a change of scene ...

1936. Proper 4

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

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... within us. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION God of power, you generously share your divine power with us in the plain earthenware that we are as the church of your beloved Son, Jesus. Our offering of time, money, and ourselves are to provide such humble media for the use of your Spirit, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen. PSALM 139:1-6, 13-18 O LORD, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away. You search out my path and my lying down, and ...

1937. Keeping God First in the Polls

John 3:1-21

Sermon

James Weekley

... Nowhere else in the gospels is Jesus any more astute than in his dialogue with the Jewish scholar. Always a step ahead of Nicodemus, Jesus shot back this ammunition again and again, "Rebirth ... you must be born again." Convinced of the power of the Spirit, he discovered the truth about Truth. The question also resounds in our mind's ear. What is this rare commodity which generally falls between the cracks of culture? Does the discovery of Nicodemus hold water for us today? Does this Jesus-styled truth out ...

1938. Even God Called Time Out

Mark 2:23-3:6

Sermon

James Weekley

... us to get our act together. The greatest construction project ever undertaken was supervised by the Creator himself. After he had given it a proper christening, even he took a breather. God designed the Sabbath as a safety valve for our mind, body, and spirit. He cares about our brains when the circuitry is overloaded or when our bodies are abused by overwork. In response to the Pharisees, Jesus was making another pitch for his efficient love. It really works in solving life's $64,000 questions. His love ...

1939. How To Become What You Are

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

Erskine White

... suppose the next person who plays that role will have to look and act like Yul Brenner. As we do things over and over again, we can become what we imitate. Of course this happens, not just in the life of the stage, but also in the life of the spirit. "Be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us." (5:1-2). Imitate God as best you can. Keep playing your role in life like Christ, as you continue to become the Christian God has already made you ...

1940. Giving Your All

Mark 12:35-40

Sermon

Erskine White

... , acting like wild and crazy animals is what we do best!" (I thought it was funny, but I still sent them to their rooms.) Doing what we do best and offering it to the Lord. That's certainly the spirit of the poor widow and the spirit God loves to see in us today. The other day, one of our members showed that spirit when she said to me, "I hear you and your wife sometimes have problems finding child care during the week. I don't have a lot of money I can give to the church, but I can help with ...

1941. Forgiveness Freely Given

Isaiah 55:1-13

Sermon

Erskine White

... they feel they don't deserve it. "No," they say, "I am unworthy. My soul is unclean. Leave me here in my misery; my transgressions are so great that no one can help me now." Well, these are precisely the people Jesus came to save: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of God" (Matthew 5:3). These are the very people Jesus loves the most - the ones who feel they are the most unloved. "Ho, every one who thirsts, come to the waters; and you who have no money, come, buy and eat!" Then there ...

1942. Advent 4

Psalm 80:1-19, Micah 5:1-4, Hebrews 10:1-18, Luke 1:39-45

Sermon Aid

George Bass

... of your birth, that we may receive you in joy and serve you always; for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, now and forever." We celebrate the birth of Christ by receiving him, as we always do, in his word and the eucharist, where he is ... . The other was unmarried, a young maiden, and she was pregnant, too, supposedly by the Lord God through the work of the Holy Spirit. The angel Gabriel had told the young girl that her relative, Elizabeth was to bear a child, a son, but he didn't ...

1943. The Christmas Song

Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:46-56

Sermon

James Garrett

... in our journey of Advent. Bethlehem will not be the end of the journey, only the beginning – not home but the place through which we must pass if we are to reach home at last. May Christmas put a song in your heart. “My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, “He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.” Is there a person who is unable to say that? Repeat with me: “He who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name.” Amen and ...

1944. The Resurrection Is Freedom

John 11:38-44

Sermon

Mark Ellingsen

... Paul's letter to the Romans makes the same point. Paul says it explicitly at the beginning of the chapter from which we are reading. He claims to be talking about the new life which Christ has given the faithful. Here is what he says: "For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has set me free from the law of sin and death (Romans 8:2)." Free from sin and death. That is what the new life is all about. Paul makes the same point in our lesson. He writes: "If the ...

1945. Three Days To See

Mark 10:46-52

Sermon

Helen Keller

... . My hands have lingered upon the living marvel of Roman sculpture as well as that of later generations. I have passed my hands over a plaster cast of Michelangelo's inspiring and heroic Moses; I have sensed the power of Rodin; I have been awed by the devoted spirit of Gothic wood carving. These arts which can be touched have meaning for me, but even they were meant to be seen rather than felt, and I can only guess at the beauty which remains hidden from me. I can admire the simple lines of a Greek vase ...

1946. Ludwig Nommensen Missionary To The Bataks

Drama

Thomas A. Renquist

... world, the Bataks had their own very well developed society: a system of laws, social customs and religion. According to the Batak worldview, all existence was divided into three realms: first, the Upper World which was the domain of the High God and the spirits of the departed ancestors; second the Middle World, or the earth, where humans lived; third the Under World which was the home of ghosts and demons. The Bataks were not afraid of their gods; once they even declared war on them! According to another ...

1947. Laying on Hands

Acts 8:9-25

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... them. But there was a problem. Were they supposed to touch the Samaritans? (response) But the Samaritans had received the Holy Spirit. So the disciples of Jesus went to the Samaritans, and do you know what they did? They went ahead and touched ... with and for them. People are not the same as an oily rag or a container of mud. God loves people and wants everyone to have his Spirit. And so all people should be loved by us, too, no matter who they are. Let's Pray: Thank you, God, for loving all people. Help us ...

1948. Wine from Water: The Wedding

John 2:1-11

Sermon

Steve Swanson

... , good for us." He knew they'd get their father back if he lost that election - and that is undoubtedly what happened. "Woman, what have you to do with me?" Jesus said. Mary could have answered, "I have had a great deal to do with you. I submitted to the Spirit when you were conceived. I gave birth to you. With my own milk I nursed you. I raised you through your childhood, protected you, fed you, loved you. I still love you. That's what I have to do with you; I love you." Jesus would have been touched, we ...

1949. The Trust Fall

Ephesians 1:13

Children's Sermon

Tim Carpenter

... fall. At this point, other children will want to do this. Tell them that after church, you will catch them, too, and give them stickers. The Bible tells us something like this about God. The Apostle Paul said that "you trusted in God ... and then you were sealed with the Spirit of promise." When we trust God for our salvation, he will never let us down. And then he will give us a seal to remind us that we belong to God. And that seal is the Holy ...

1950. Easter is a Terrible Thing to Waste

Acts 1:1-11, Acts 1:12-26

Sermon

Johnny Dean

... , you know? God’s taking care of all that. What YOU need to do is focus your energies on telling other folks about me and about how much God loves them. You go on back to Jerusalem now, and wait for the Holy Spirit – the Comforter I promised to send you, remember? After the Spirit comes upon you, you’ll know what to do. I’m going home now. Bye, y’all!" What a helpless feeling must have descended upon His disciples as they watched Jesus being lifted up to heaven! They stood there, staring until he ...

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