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1951. Praise God For Adversity

Isaiah 43:14-28

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Carl Hoefler

... lips cried out for a drink. The shock of this sacrifice shook the very foundations of existence. Darkness covered the land as if all creation were hiding its face in shame. But, through the dark clouds of this desolate scene, God the Father reached down and touched the cross - the ultimate sign of our human sinfulness - and it became the eternal sign of our salvation. We praise God for the cross. We praise God for the death of our Lord. We do this not because we possess a perverted fascination, or a morbid ...

1952. Jail House Joy

Acts 16:16-40

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Carl Hoefler

... happened to them during and after their imprisonment. To do this, we need to look at the total text. It is a long and an involved story. It possesses all of the elements of an afternoon television soap opera; there is a slave girl with a touch of insanity, who is a soothsayer; there are con-men, who exploit her; there is racial prejudice; there is an imprisonment; there is an earthquake; there is an attempted suicide which turns into a religious conversion. But, let us start at the beginning. Paul and Silas ...

1953. Christ's Call to Repentance - For Sinners Only

Luke 5:27-32

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Carl Hoefler

... your church. But we confess that our righteousness so easily becomes superficial, self-centered, and tarnished with sin. Forgive us for all that we are that makes us people who are "sick," to whom your Son came to make whole. Give us the righteousness that comes only with his healing touch. In his name we pray. Amen. Hymns “Dear Lord and Father of Mankind” “Amazing Grace” “I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"

1954. The New Covenant Written on Our Hearts

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

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Carl Hoefler

... which will last forever. In our Savior's name we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession We come to you as your children, Father, but we come as children who have denied your fatherhood. Forgive us for broken laws, willful disobedience, and sins of self-interest. Touch our hearts with the conviction that we are yours, bought with a price. Help us to be faithful in our discipleship as you are faithful in being our Father. In the name of Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns “Here, O My Lord, I See Thee” “In ...

1955. The Apostles Perform Miracles

Acts 5:12-16

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Carl Hoefler

... Almighty God, who gave to the apostles power to perform miracles in the name of Christ, for the benefit of mankind: Endow your church today with that same power to bring new hope to our world that the cries of pain may be met with the healing touch of our ministry, given to us by our risen Lord, through whom we pray, Amen. Prayer of Confession Father, we are enthused about the resurrection of our Lord. We are grateful for the church he established and commissioned to share this good news. But we confess we ...

1956. Doubting Thomas

John 20:24-31

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Carl Hoefler

... 's Resurrection. People: The feeling that Christ's Resurrection is too good to be true is the very reason our faith seems inadequate. Pastor: That may be why Thomas wanted to see the Lord before he would believe such a wonderful truth. People: We cannot touch Christ's wounds; but we believe he arose, and we want our faith to be strong enough to always enjoy the glory of his Resurrection. Collect Most gracious Father, whose Son returned from the grave in glory, and appeared to his disciples: Grant us the ...

1957. Peace that is Not of This World

John 14:15-31

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Carl Hoefler

... discords in life that create conflicts which the world cannot resolve. Forgive us for our resistance to the inner peace which your Son has promised. Help us to surrender our conflicts and anxieties to you, that we may feel the healing touch of your peace granting us comfort and wholeness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymns “Be Not Dismayed” “Come, Ye Disconsolate” “Peace, Perfect Peace” “Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name” “Thou Hidden Source of Calm Repose” “When the Storms of ...

1958. Faith Reaches into the Eternal

Hebrews 11:1-40

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Carl Hoefler

... Worship Pastor: The great people of faith in the Old Testament died before their hopes and dreams became a reality. People: They believed that God would establish them as a great nation, to be his children for all eternity. Pastor: Yes, which shows that faith touches the eternal, beyond what our physical eyes can see, confident of the city whose builder and maker is God. People: With eyes of faith we see God's eternal home as a reality through Christ Jesus our Savior. Collect Almighty God, who has promised ...

1959. The Thankful Leper

Luke 17:11-19

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Carl Hoefler

Call to Worship Pastor: By faith, God makes us whole. With thanksgiving, we witness to God's wonderful work in our lives. People: We believe God touches our lives with innumerable blessings. But our thanksgiving has not been as audible as it ought to be. Pastor: When Jesus healed ten lepers, only one returned to thank him. Which of the ten lepers is most convincing to you? People: The thankful one, of course. May the thankfulness of ...

1960. Love One Another

John 13:31-38

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James Wilson

Call to Worship Leader: The power of the Lord is with us this day; let us be glad in it! People: For God has touched our hearts that we might know life itself. Leader: Almighty God created the universe and all that is within it, People: Yet God knows every one of us, even the thoughts of our hearts. Leader: And even though we fall short of God's will for us, God loves us. ...

1961. Faith Beyond Ourselves

Luke 7:1-10

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James Wilson

... true. Leader: Then let us raise our voices as one in adoration and song! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Most loving and gracious Lord, You have called us to have faith in You even when the world around us denies that any hope exists. Touch our hearts anew, Lord, and fill us with Your joy and hope. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, so often when we are faced with the stresses and strains of life, our faith falters and we turn away from You, depending on our own resources ...

1962. The Lord is Our Provider

1 Kings 17:7-24

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James Wilson

Call to Worship Leader: The Lord our God is mighty and wonderful! People: And greatly to be praised by all who know the joy of God's grace. Leader: God is our sustainer and provider and touches our lives every day. People: In Christ we have been called to be numbered among the children of God. Leader: Let us worship and give praise to our loving and merciful God! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Almighty God, Creator of the Universe, in Your infinite ...

1963. The Glory of God's Redeemed

Galatians 1:11-24

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James Wilson

... often we have failed to realize the wonderful ways You use our lives as living witnesses to Your Gospel. We have felt that it is only our words that tell of Christ, and we have failed to see that each time we allow Your love to flow through us to touch others our testimony has been real. Forgive us, Lord, and help us be more faithful followers. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns "Love Lifted Me" "Blessed Assurance" "Jesus Paid It All"

1964. Living by Faith

Galatians 2:11-21

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James Wilson

... in Your mercy You have chosen to walk with even the least of us through all the days of our lives. We praise You, O Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, it has often been difficult for us to move beyond what we can see and touch and to step out in faith to be about the things You would have us do in Your name. Too often, Lord, we allow ourselves to be enchanted by the comforts of life, as we fail to remember that we must walk in faith to know Your eternity. Forgive us ...

1965. Citizens by Faith

Hebrews 11:1-40

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James Wilson

... only one true living God. Leader: Let our hearts be glad, for God calls us heirs in Christ our Savior. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Most gracious and loving God, even among the ancient ones You counted the faithful among Your children. Touch our hearts, Lord, and give us the wisdom, courage, and strength to be faithful. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, so often we have let ourselves believe that it is the good things we have done rather than our faithful hearts that will ...

1966. Bold and Confident Faith

2 Timothy 1:1-2:13

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James Wilson

... : Let all who proclaim Jesus Christ as their Lord come now for worship! People: We are children of the living God, adopted through the cross of Christ. Leader: Let us proclaim the mighty power of Christ for all the world to hear. People: The love of Christ has touched our souls and redeemed us before God. Leader: Let us lift our praise to the Lord, whose love gives us life eternal. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, in Christ You have given us life eternal and joy in our hearts no matter ...

1967. The Grateful and the Ungrateful

Luke 17:11-19

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James Wilson

... us reach out, even to our neighbor, with God's healing love. Leader: For God sent the Christ, that we should have everlasting hope. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, Creator of the Universe, in Your mercy and grace You have chosen to touch our lives and bless us. Help us share Your blessings so that others might come to love and serve You. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, so many times You have granted our prayers only to see us happily go our way without even a word ...

1968. Living Witness to God's Power

2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

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James Wilson

Call to Worship Leader: Gather now together for worship, all who would serve the risen Christ! People: Christ is our salvation and worthy to be greatly praised. Leader: Christ has touched the lives and souls of many, restoring their hope. People: For in Christ we have the promise of eternity, so we fear not the world. Leader: Let our living witness be filled with joyful praise and song unto God. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect Most loving ...

1969. Serving the Lord; Seeking the Lost

Luke 19:1-10

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James Wilson

Call to Worship Leader: We come together today seeking the Lord in this house of worship. People: We seek the Lord so that our lives might be touched and made whole. Leader: We seek the Lord, for in Christ we see that God first sought us. People: We seek the Lord, because it is in Christ that we have true life. Leader: Let us sing and give praise to God for the Christ, who is our Savior! All: ...

1970. Standing Firm in Our Faith

2 Thessalonians 2:13-17

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James Wilson

... . Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, far too often in our lives we have compromised our faith when confronted with the everyday pressures of the world around us. We have yielded when standing firm on our faith could have been a powerful witness to those around us. Forgive us, Lord, and touch our hearts daily so that we might stand true and boldly as witnesses for You. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns "I'll Go Where You Want Me To Go" "I Would Be True" "Are Ye Able?"

1971. God of the Living

Luke 20:27-40

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James Wilson

... indeed the God of the living and we need not fear even death itself. We praise You, O Lord, and give You our love. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, so many times we speak of the resurrection and of eternity but fail to let their reality touch our lives in the way we live. So often we act as if today is all there is, and we fail to show others the true life You came to give us through the cross. Forgive us, Lord, and help us in faith to move beyond the present and to ...

1972. Christ is the Bread of Life

John 6:25-59

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James Wilson

... taught us the true self-sacrificing nature of love, and You have called us to live and share it wherever we go. We praise You, O Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession O God, as we gather today to give thanks for Your blessings, our hearts are touched by all of those times when You called us to be loving witnesses for You and we would not respond. You died for our sins, yet so often we would not even bother to share Your mercy and grace with others. Forgive us, Lord, and call us again to be ...

1973. Growing in God's Love

1 Thessalonians 3:6-13

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James Wilson

Call to Worship Leader: The Lord is wonderful and mighty and is worthy of our love and praise! People: And the Lord has blessed us and touched our lives with love. Leader: As we love and care for one another we will be filled with God's joy. People: And as we reach out and share God's love we will grow in Christ. Leader: Let us join our voices this day in proclaiming the Good News ...

1974. God's Word is with Us

John 1:1-18

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James Wilson

... give praise, for God's Word has come. People: The Word of the Lord was sent that we might all know of God's love. Leader: Yet the world would not hear and it turned away from the Word. People: But we have heard the Word and its truth has touched our hearts. Leader: Then let our hearts proclaim the Word for all the world to hear! All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, our words are hardly adequate to proclaim the message of love Christ came to share with us. Hear our prayer, O Lord; we ...

1975. Living Christ's Love

Colossians 3:1-17

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James Wilson

... . Prayer of Confession Lord, in this season of giving gifts, somehow we let ourselves overlook the greatest gift of all, our Savior. We would be busy exchanging or complaining and miss completely the peace and love You came to give us. Forgive us, Lord, for we have been unappreciative children. Touch our hearts anew with the true glory and wonder that is Christmas. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns "Love Came Down At Christmas" "Go, Tell It On The Mountain" "I Heard The Bells On Christmas Day"

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