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2151. Proper 7

2 Corinthians 6:3-13, 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Mark 4:35-41

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John R. Brokhoff

... in vain. If we do, we are obstacles for others to receive this grace. In order to prevent being obstacles, we Christians are to endure all kinds of hardships for the gospel's sake. Gospel: Mark 4:35-41 (5:1-20) When Jesus completes his teaching with parables, he and his disciples cross the Sea of Galilee to minister to Gentiles. A storm threatens to drown them while Jesus, exhausted from his work and at peace with God and himself, sleeps in the boat. They awaken Jesus and accuse him of not caring if they ...

2152. I'm Not the Shepherd

John 10:1-21

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Keenan Kelsey

A pastor was taking a group of parishioners on a tour of the Holy Land. He had just read them the parable of the good shepherd and was explaining to them that, as they continued their tour, they would see shepherds on the hillsides just as in Jesus' day. He wanted to impress the group, so he told them what every good pastor tells his people about shepherds. He described how, in ...

2153. Funny Things Can Happen in Church

John 17:6-19

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King Duncan

Funny things happen in church sometimes. Sara Jo Bardsley, a pastor's wife in Huntington, New York, was telling the children of her first-grade Sunday School class the parable of the seeds. She explained that God said we can plant a seed. If the sun shines on the ground and it rains, or we water it, the seed will grow. However, everything we plant does not grow, because sometimes the seed blows over the fence and falls among weeds. ...

2154. Too Good Not to Be True

Luke 24:36-49

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King Duncan

... believe, it turned their lives and their world upside down. 1. THE JOKESMITH. 2. Rev. Mark Schaefer, http://www.aumethodists.org/sermons/sermon060212.html. 3. Dr. Carol Noren, http://www.csec.org/csec/sermon/noren_3926.htm. 4. Charles Swindoll, Maybe It’s Time to Laugh. Cited by Dicky Love in Parables, etc.

2155. A Shepherd's Love

John 10:1-21

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King Duncan

... he relished. He died an excruciating death. But still he did it out of his own volition. He lay down his life for the sheep. That should really speak to us. It says, first of all, that we really do matter to Christ. In one of his most memorable parables Jesus compared himself to a shepherd out in the wilderness. One of his sheep has gone missing. He leaves the ninety-nine other sheep under his care to search for that one lost sheep. He really does care. It’s like a scene that occurred on September 11 ...

2156. Proper 13

2 Samuel 11:26–12:13a, Psalm 51:1-19, John 6:24-35, Ephesians 4:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 51:1-12 First Lesson—The prophet’s parable traps King David’s conscience. 2 Samuel 11:26–12:13a Second Lesson—The unity of the church can be maintained only by the exercise of the best gifts that God gives. Ephesians 4:1-6 Gospel—Jesus advocates a higher vocation than the pursuit of a free lunch. John ...

2157. Proper 6

1 Samuel 15:34--16:13, Psalm 20:1-9, Mark 4:26-29, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

... after the failure of Saul on the throne. 1 Samuel 15:34–16:13 Second Lesson—For Paul, the death and resurrection of Jesus is a preparation for his and our salvation. 2 Corinthians 5:6-10, (11-13), 14-17 Gospel—The Gospel according to Mark includes parables that the other Gospels include in more detail. Mark 4:26-34 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Come to Christ, the great storyteller, and he will teach you in public and in ...

2158. Pentecost

Psalm 104:1-35, Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 15:26-27; 16:4-15, Acts 2:1-21

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 104:24-34, 35b First Lesson—The Spirit of God bridges language barriers to begin the creation of one church for Jesus Christ. Acts 2:1-21 [OR] The visual parable that Ezekiel experiences is a sign of the resurrection of the people of God. Ezekiel 37:1-14 Second Lesson—Paul places the new life of the people of God in the context of cosmic reconstruction. Romans 8:22-27 [OR] Acts 2:1-21 Gospel—Jesus prepares the disciples ...

2159. Mark 6:14-29

Mark 6:14-29

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Leonard Sweet

... John,” knowing he was a “righteous and holy man.” Incredibly, the man John the Baptist denounced so viciously becomes John’s protector. (v. 20). Herod’s response to John’s mission and message has been noted by some commentators as a real-life example of Jesus’ parable of the seed that falls on shallow, thin soil. Although the seed springs up quickly it has no root structure and so dies off quickly. Herod recognizes the truth in John’s words. He knows the man is a prophet of God. But his own ...

2160. Lent 4

Joshua 5:1-12, Psalm 32:1-11, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

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B. David Hostetter

... outside the land of their prior captivity. Joshua 5:9-12 Second Lesson—Jesus the non-sinner is made to be sin in order that we sinners might be reconciled to God and become Christian representatives of the new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:16-21 Gospel—The parables of Jesus are purposeful in answering the complaints of his critics. Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, O righteous ...

2161. Proper 6

Galatians 2:11-21, 1 Kings 21:1-29, Psalm 5:1-12, Luke 7:36-50

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B. David Hostetter

... 10 (11-14) Second Lesson—Paul confesses that his justification is through Christ and not the law that was his heritage as a Jew. Galatians 2:15-21 Gospel—In the house of a Pharisee Jesus receives the attention of a sinner and uses the occasion to tell a parable and issue a pardon. Luke 7:36--8:3 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Enter God’s house through the abundance of God’s steadfast love. Pray humbly in reverence of God ...

2162. Proper 10

Psalm 82:1-8, Amos 7:7-17, Luke 10:25-37, Colossians 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

... Psalter—Psalm 82 First Lesson—The prophet sees God judging the uprightness of the nation like a mason with a plumb line in his hand. Amos 7:7-17 Second Lesson—Paul begins his letter to the Colossian church with great eloquence. Colossians 1:1-14 Gospel—In a parable Jesus uses a foreigner despised by some of his own people as a worthy example of loving one’s neighbor as one’s self. Luke 10:25-37 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you ...

2163. Proper 12

Psalm 85:1-13, Hosea 1:2-10, Luke 11:1-13, Colossians 2:6-23

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 85 First Lesson—The living parable of the forgiveness of adulterous behavior is used by the prophet at God’s direction. Hosea 1:2-10 Second Lesson—Paul urges continued growth in the faith despite the opposition of those promoting a confining religious legalism. Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19) Gospel—Jesus teaches persistence in prayer. ...

2164. Proper 15

Psalm 80:1-19, Isaiah 5:1-7, Luke 12:49-56, Hebrews 11:29--12:2

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 80:1-2, 8-19 First Lesson—The prophet speaks of Israel in the parable of the vineyard. Isaiah 5:1-7 Second Lesson—Heroes of the ancient faith are listed by name or by their destiny to complete the honor roll begun in the previous lesson. Hebrews 11:29-12:2 Gospel—Jesus speaks of the divisions that the call to discipleship may bring. ...

2165. Proper 19

Psalm 14:1-7, Jeremiah 4:5-31, Luke 15:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-20

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B. David Hostetter

... nation like naughty children. Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Second Lesson—Paul describes the grace of God that converted him from a persecutor to a proclaimer of the Good News of Jesus Christ. 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Gospel—Jesus tells the first of a trilogy of parables that express joy at the recovery of the lost. Luke 15:1-10 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Bring to the Sovereign of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, honor ...

2166. 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

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 79:1-9 First Lesson—The prophet laments the sad state of affairs among his people. Jeremiah 8:18-9:1 Second Lesson—The apostle Paul outlines a prayer list for Timothy. 1 Timothy 2:1-7 Gospel—Jesus tells an enigmatic parable about the dangers of wealth. Luke 16:1-13 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Praise the matchless One, servants of God. People: There is none like our sovereign God in heaven or on ...

2167. Proper 21

Psalm 91:1-16, Jeremiah 32:1-44, Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

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B. David Hostetter

... A real estate deal is consummated as a sign of hope for the future in a time when Jerusalem was under siege. Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15 Second Lesson—Paul commends the genuinely good life with contentment. 1 Timothy 6:6-19 Gospel—Jesus tells another provocative parable about the eternal hazard of greed. Luke 16:19-31 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: As long as you live, praise the Royal One. People: We sing praise to our God all ...

2168. Proper 25

Psalm 65:1-13, Joel 2:23-32, Luke 18:9-14, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter—Psalm 65 First Lesson—The prophet promises that good times will compensate for hard times. Joel 2:23-32 Second Lesson—The apostle Paul’s second letter to Timothy draws to a close. 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Gospel—In a parable Jesus teaches us how and how not to pray. Luke 18:9-14 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Happy are you to choose to be here, having been chosen by God to be brought ...

2169. Christ the King

Matthew 25:31-46, Psalm 100:1-5, Ezekiel 34:1-31, Ephesians 1:15-23

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B. David Hostetter

... the prophet, will care for the lean sheep pushed aside by the fat ones. Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 Second Lesson - The apostle rejoices in the faith of this congregation but prays for further growth toward maturity. Ephesians 1:15-23 Gospel - Jesus tells a parable of final judgment. Matthew 25:31-46 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Holiness is the beauty of God's temple while time shall last. People: We worship God in the sanctity ...

2170. Proper 4

Genesis 6:11-22, Psalm 46:1-11, Matthew 7:21-29, Romans 1:16-17, 3:22b-28 (29-31)

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B. David Hostetter

READINGS Psalter--Psalms 46 First Lesson--This is a story of judgment and salvation that will become a parable of the church. Genesis 6:11-22 Second Lesson--Paul makes clear to the Romans that the good news is not that God is tolerant of moral negligence but that there is provision for salvation through faith. Romans 1:16-17, 3:22b-28 (29-31) Gospel--Jesus warns against ...

2171. Proper 12

Genesis 28:10-22, Psalm 139:1-24, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Romans 8:12-25

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B. David Hostetter

... dream of Jacob will be identified for thousands of years as Jacob's ladder. Genesis 28:10-19 Second Lesson - Paul defines our relationship with God through the Holy Spirit as that of adopted children. Romans 8:12-25 Gospel - Matthew continues his reporting of the parables Jesus told in preaching to and teaching the multitudes and also gives the follow-up explanation to the disciples. Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 CALL TO WORSHIP Let us bless God from our innermost hearts, forgetting none of the benefits of God's ...

2172. Proper 21

Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 78:1-72, Matthew 21:23-32, Philippians 2:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... required for God to provide water in the wilderness for the thirsty Israelites. Exodus 17:1-7 Second Lesson - Paul gives the Philippians the prime example of genuine humility that all of us require. Philippians 2:1-13 Gospel - Jesus uses some provocative language and a parable in replying to the chief priests and elders of the people. Matthew 21:23-32 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Exalt our Sovereign God, and extol God's name ...

2173. Proper 22

Matthew 21:33-46, Psalm 19:1-14, Exodus 20:1-21, Philippians 3:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

... great commandments to govern our relationship with God and our neighbors. Exodus 20:1-4, 7-9, 12-20 Second Lesson - Paul finds his new life as a Christian to be much more valuable than his previous life and career. Philippians 3:4b-14 Gospel - In this parable Jesus sets his whole mission in death and resurrection as a conundrum for his opposition to ponder. Matthew 21:33-46 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Invoke the God of the ...

2174. Proper 23

Exodus 32:1-14, Psalm 106:1-48, Matthew 22:1-14, Philippians 4:2-9

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B. David Hostetter

... God on the mountain. Exodus 32:1-14 Second Lesson - Paul urges the Philippians not to get bogged down in petty quarrels but to find joy in the appreciation of good qualities in people and in themselves. Philippians 4:1-9 Gospel - Jesus continues speaking in parables to stimulate human readiness for divine judgment. Matthew 22:1-14 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: My friends, all that is true, all that is noble, all that is just ...

2175. Proper 27

Joshua 24:1-27, Psalm 78:1-72, Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

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B. David Hostetter

... be worshiped solely and not as just one among many gods. Joshua 24:1-3a, 14-25 Second Lesson - Paul reaffirms his faith that there is to be either personal resurrection or ascension for us as for Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Gospel - Jesus tells a parable about ten bridesmaids, five of whom were wise and five foolish. Matthew 25:1-13 CALL TO WORSHIP Leader: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. People: And also with you. Leader: Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving. People: We will pay ...

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2151. Proper 7

2 Corinthians 6:3-13, 1 Samuel 17:1-58, Mark 4:35-41

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

2152. I'm Not the Shepherd

John 10:1-21

Illustration

Keenan Kelsey

2153. Funny Things Can Happen in Church

John 17:6-19

Illustration

King Duncan

2154. Too Good Not to Be True

Luke 24:36-49

Sermon

King Duncan

2155. A Shepherd's Love

John 10:1-21

Sermon

King Duncan

2156. Proper 13

2 Samuel 11:26–12:13a, Psalm 51:1-19, John 6:24-35, Ephesians 4:1-16

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B. David Hostetter

2157. Proper 6

1 Samuel 15:34--16:13, Psalm 20:1-9, Mark 4:26-29, 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

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B. David Hostetter

2158. Pentecost

Psalm 104:1-35, Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 15:26-27; 16:4-15, Acts 2:1-21

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B. David Hostetter

2159. Mark 6:14-29

Mark 6:14-29

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Leonard Sweet

2160. Lent 4

Joshua 5:1-12, Psalm 32:1-11, Luke 15:1-3, 11b-32, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21

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B. David Hostetter

2161. Proper 6

Galatians 2:11-21, 1 Kings 21:1-29, Psalm 5:1-12, Luke 7:36-50

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B. David Hostetter

2162. Proper 10

Psalm 82:1-8, Amos 7:7-17, Luke 10:25-37, Colossians 1:1-14

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B. David Hostetter

2163. Proper 12

Psalm 85:1-13, Hosea 1:2-10, Luke 11:1-13, Colossians 2:6-23

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B. David Hostetter

2164. Proper 15

Psalm 80:1-19, Isaiah 5:1-7, Luke 12:49-56, Hebrews 11:29--12:2

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B. David Hostetter

2165. Proper 19

Psalm 14:1-7, Jeremiah 4:5-31, Luke 15:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-20

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B. David Hostetter

2166. 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

2167. Proper 21

Psalm 91:1-16, Jeremiah 32:1-44, Luke 16:19-31, 1 Timothy 6:6-19

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B. David Hostetter

2168. Proper 25

Psalm 65:1-13, Joel 2:23-32, Luke 18:9-14, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

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B. David Hostetter

2169. Christ the King

Matthew 25:31-46, Psalm 100:1-5, Ezekiel 34:1-31, Ephesians 1:15-23

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B. David Hostetter

2170. Proper 4

Genesis 6:11-22, Psalm 46:1-11, Matthew 7:21-29, Romans 1:16-17, 3:22b-28 (29-31)

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B. David Hostetter

2171. Proper 12

Genesis 28:10-22, Psalm 139:1-24, Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43, Romans 8:12-25

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B. David Hostetter

2172. Proper 21

Exodus 17:1-7, Psalm 78:1-72, Matthew 21:23-32, Philippians 2:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

2173. Proper 22

Matthew 21:33-46, Psalm 19:1-14, Exodus 20:1-21, Philippians 3:1-11

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B. David Hostetter

2174. Proper 23

Exodus 32:1-14, Psalm 106:1-48, Matthew 22:1-14, Philippians 4:2-9

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B. David Hostetter

2175. Proper 27

Joshua 24:1-27, Psalm 78:1-72, Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

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B. David Hostetter

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