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Synonyms: thirstiness, dryness, parched, craving, strong desire, longing, yearning, avidity, hunger, voracity, keenness, eagerness, lust, appetite, passion, love, crave, want, covet, desire, hunger for/after, lust for/after, hanker for/after, have one's heart set on

Antonyms: aversion, distaste, apathy, dislike, hatred, antipathy, disgust, disregard, abhorrence, acrimony, wet, animosity, animus, antagonism, bad feeling, bitterness, be averse to, detestation

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2176. Proper 16

Lk 13:22-30 · Heb 12:5-7, 11-13, 18-29 · Jer 28:1-9 · Isa 66:18-23

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John R. Brokhoff

... who are saved be few?" Will I be among the saved? Jesus answers in terms of doors. Outline: The doors you may confront. A. The open door - v. 29. The door to the Kingdom is open to all regardless of nation or race. Christianity is a universal religion. God desires all people to be saved. If this is the case, can the church rightfully restrict its membership? B. The narrow door - v. 24. Though God wants all to be saved, not all qualify. It is a narrow door of obedience to God's laws. C. The closed door - vv ...

2177. All Saints' Sunday

Mt 5:1-12 · Is 26:1-21 · Rev 21:9-11, 21-27

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John R. Brokhoff

... life on earth is nothing compared with the life to come in heaven. This gives us hope and patience in our tribulation. With Paul we can say "to die is gain." Outline: The better life to come - A. Comfort for those who mourn now - v. 4 B. Fulfillment of the desire for goodness - v. 6 C. Mercy for those who are merciful now - v. 7 D. A vision of God for the pure in heart - v. 8 Lesson 1: Isaiah 26:1-4, 8-9, 12-13, 19-21 1. A Song of the Living Dead. 26:19. Need: According to ...

2178. Pentecost 27

Lk 19:11-27 · 1 Cor 15:54-58 · Isa 52:1-6

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John R. Brokhoff

... Where is God when we need him?" The Israelites are in bondage in Babylon and they need God's deliverance. God comes to his people and assures them he is there to do a mighty act once again to free them from their enemy. God loves his people and desires to free them. His honor and integrity are at stake, because his people are captives. What kind of a God is one who allows his people to be slaves of a godless nation? This sermon is needed by people today who are in difficult or hopeless situations. Because ...

2179. Christmas 2

Jn 1:1-18 · Eph 1:3-6, 15-18 · Isa 61:10--62:3 · Jer 31:7-14

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John R. Brokhoff

... for the light is God and God cannot be defeated. 3. Children (v. 12). People are not children of God by virtue of being human. Only believers in the Word receive power to become the sons of God. The children of God do not result from ancestry or physical desire but only from the will of God. This calls for a second birth, a spiritual birth of the Spirit. 4. Flesh (v. 14). This external, divine Word who is God is enfleshed in Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus is the incarnate Word. The Word came in the human body of ...

2180. Epiphany 3

Lk 4:14-21 · 1 Cor 12:12-30 · Neh 8:1-10 · Isa 61:1-6

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John R. Brokhoff

... nor did he ask where the passage was to be found. He simply and easily found the place to read. It was a passage about the servant who was anointed by the Spirit to preach. Apparently, Jesus knew his Bible so well that he could immediately turn to the desired passage. Our lack of Biblical knowledge is revealed when we look for the book of Hezekiah or turn to the Old Testament for the book of Hebrews. 3. Fulfilled (v. 21). Here is a stunning word. No one in all of Jewish history was able to say, "Today this ...

2181. Epiphany 8

Lk 6:39-49 · 1 Cor 15:51-58 · Jer 7:1-7 · Isa 55:10-13

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John R. Brokhoff

... occur come from a heart that is not right with God. In this text Jesus goes to the fountain of all human behavior. Good and evil acts come from the condition of the heart. Outline: To have a Good Heart A. Know the love of God B. Repent - renounce evil desires C. Accept the Holy Spirit - be filled with God's Spirit Lesson 1: Isaiah 55:10-13 1. Let the Word Do It! 55:10-11. Need: The Word has the power of God, What on the surface is as weak as a spoken or written word? The Word is ...

2182. Lent 2

Lk 9:18-36; 13:31-35 · Php 3:17--4:1 · Jer 26:8-15 · Gen 15:1-12, 17-18

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John R. Brokhoff

... be in Herod's jurisdiction, for he is sure that his death will occur in Jerusalem which has killed other prophets. Jesus has a sense of destiny and this erases any fear he might have of even his worst opponents. 3. How (v. 34). This word expresses the desire and intense longing of Jesus for his people to turn to him for life and salvation. Not once does he appeal to them to repent, but "how often." He sees himself as a mother hen gathering her chicks under her wing for their safety and security. The tragedy ...

2183. ADVENT 1

Isaiah 2:1-5

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... that his advent in our hearts will bring peace on earth and goodwill among men. In our Savior's name we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession We have the mental capacity to want peace, Father; but in our hearts are the battlefields where we destroy the desire of our minds. By nature we become living ammunition, the visible expression of what we think in our hearts. Forgive us for our seif-centeredness that has made us skilled warriors doomed to be defeated by that very skill. Draw us Into your presence; that we ...

2184. First Sunday in Advent

Romans 13:11-14

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... make ready for the advent of Christ, the Light of the world! People: We want to cast off the works of darkness in our lives, and put on the armor of Christ our light! Collect Eternal Father, whose advent is like the beginning of a new day: Give us the desire to turn from the darkness of sin: that we may see the glory of a new day with Christ, the Light of our lives, through whom we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession O God our Father, we look at ourselves at the beginning of this Advent season, only to admit ...

2185. Advent 1

Mt 24:36-44 · Is 2:1-5 · Rom 13:11-14 · Ps 122

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... Lord. Amen. Prayer of Confession If we knew when Christ would return, Father; we would feel more comfortable. But we do not know; and we become careless in living responsible lives. Forgive us for weak commitment based on our manipulation of faith and hope. Give us the desire to surrender our total being without the necessity of knowing when the day of our Lord will come; but only that each day requires us to live our best. In our Savior's name we pray. Amen. Hymns Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus God of Our ...

2186. Second Sunday in Advent

Romans 15:4-13

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... assured us that our future is also in God's hands. People: We commit ourselves to study God's Word, that hope may continue to grow in us. Collect Eternal God, you who are true to your promises recorded in the Scriptures: Instill in our hearts a greater desire to read and study your Word; that by the power of the Holy Spirit, hope may strengthen our faith. We pray through Christ, the hope of the world. Amen. Prayer of Confession Your Word is precious to us, Father. But we confess we are not as familiar with ...

2187. Proper 10

Romans 8:9-17

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... God's Spirit, we are raised from death to life. People: May God's Spirit enable us to put to death our sinful ways; that we may live with him. Collect Eternal God, you have given your Spirit to defend us against the power of sin. Give us the desire to live by your Spirit; that we may resist the influence of our human nature, and live as your children. In our Savior's name we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession We struggle everyday, Lord, with our human nature that puts us in conflict with your Spirit. But we ...

2188. Proper 11

Matthew 13:24-30, Matthew 13:36-43

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... way, in his own time. People: May God help us be true Christians; so we can help, rather than hinder, the ministry of his church. Collect Almighty God, who, in the Final Day, will separate non-believers from those committed to Christ: Free us from our desire to judge one another, and make us faithful in your service, that we may be forever in your Kingdom with our Savior, through whom we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Father, your church is made up of sinners saved by grace, as well as sinners unconcerned ...

2189. Proper 12

Romans 8:28-39, Exodus 3:1-22

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... prayers. Keep us in the spirit of prayer; that we may have better communion with you, and receive the strength which you provide through prayer. In our Savior's name we pray. Amen. Hymns "Blessed Jesus, at Thy Word" "O Gracious Father of Mankind" "Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire" "Sweet Hour of Prayer"

2190. Proper 12

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

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... 's Kingdom. May God help us keep our priorities in order. Collect O God our Father: You have put within our reach the blessings of your Kingdom, more valuable than our minds can comprehend! Give us the wisdom to keep all our possessions and desires subordinate to your Kingdom; that we may receive the blessings inherent in your Kingdom. In our Savior's name we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession We are obsessed with being accepted into your Kingdom, Father. But we also enjoy the fine pleasures and possessions ...

2191. Proper 17

Exodus 19:1-25

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... to God, and all people. People: But many people do not know God; and many others do not love him as they ought. Pastor: Many reject or ignore God, because he calls his people to live holy lives. People: We do not want to be self-righteous. But we desire to be more holy in accordance with God's will. Collect Holy Father, who calls your children to be holy: Give us the inspiration of your Spirit; that we may order our lives after your will, and aim to be holy in all our endeavors. We pray through Christ ...

2192. PROPER 17

Matthew 16:21-28

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... the Christian life is to put Christ first, even above self. People: Putting the Christian life first often leads to cross-bearing on his behalf. Pastor: We may feel we have sacrificed our life; but in that sacrifice, we find real life. People: We desire to commit ourselves wholly to the Lord; assured that he will bless us with abundant living! Collect Almighty God, whose Son calls disciples who are willing to lay aside personal values for commitment to him: Convince us that living for our own selfish ends ...

2193. Proper 18

Romans 13:1-7

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... those who abuse us; for they too, are God's children. People: May our lives become instruments of God whereby he can bring peace and joy to our world. Collect Eternal God, our heavenly Father, who loves us even when we are unlovable: Grant us the desire and ability to love one another with sincerity, that the example of your children may usher in the day of peace and brotherhood. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer of Confession Dear Father, we know our high calling is to love; and we do profess ...

2194. Proper 18

Matthew 18:15-20

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... of Confession We are human, Father, and therefore, we hurt when Christian friends offend us. And in our hurt, we become angry toward them, instead of concerned for them. Forgive us when we have not come face to face with them in the conflict, with a desire to restore wholeness in the church. Help us to love one another enough to be honest with each other when sin tries to ruin our fellowship. Grant us your Spirit, both to sinners and to those who are sinned against. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Hymns ...

2195. Proper 20

Exodus 32:1-33:6

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... , Father, but our sins deny your lordship just the same. We sin against our better judgment and against your divine laws every day. Forgive us for our persistence, and the intensity with which we sin. May your mercy through Christ transform our inclination to sin into a desire to love and serve you. We pray in Jesus' name. Amen. Hymns "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" "Majestic Sweetness Sits Enthroned" "There's a Wideness in God's Mercy" "What Wondrous Love Is This?" "When All Thy Mercies, O My God"

2196. Proper 20

Matthew 20:1-16

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... God's love is given, then, not in proportion to our righteousness, but simply because he is love People: We thank God for loving us. May we never become jealous over his love to others who may seem less deserving than ourselves. Collect Gracious Father, who desires to forgive all sinners when they turn to you in repentance: Rid our minds of the worldly ways in which we evaluate a person's worthiness of forgiveness, that we may know our own forgiveness is by grace alone, and not by any righteousness of ours ...

2197. The Obedient and Disobedient Sons

Matthew 21:28-32

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... mouths, but what we do with our lives. People: Faith expressed through prayer must also be expressed through the way we live. Pastor: God's word is clear: Sinners who repent will find God's mercy before praying people who do as they please. People: We desire to put our faith into practice by living in obedience to God's will. Collect Almighty and most merciful Father, whose mercy is without end toward those who respond in obedience to your word: Convict us of our shallow faith when we protess with our lips ...

2198. Warning Against Hypocrisy

Matthew 23:1-39

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... of appearance: Create in us new hearts which will make us sincere in our expressions of faith, that our lives may demonstrate with honesty the profession of our lips. We pray through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Prayer of Confession Forgive us, Father, for our desire to look more righteous than we are. We learn so easily how to act as Christians, and we find ourselves acting instead of living. Cleanse us of all false piety, and fill us with your Spirit to live genuine Christian lives. Hear us for Jesus ...

2199. Proper 27

Matthew 25:1-13

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... The invitation is given; but we must prepare ourselves to be ready for his kingdom if we are to be included. Pastor: We make ourselves ready through repentance, expecting the fulfillment of his kingdom. People: We do not know when that will be, but we desire to be ready at all times. Collect O God our heavenly Father, whose kingdom is the hope of all who prepare themselves through penitence and righteousness: Keep us mindful of our responsibility to live as persons who are ready for the eternal blessing of ...

2200. Be Ready for Christ's Return

1 Thessalonians 4:13--5:11

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... warning. People: We who are God's children should be ready at all times, without fear. Pastor: Instead of fear, we should be full of joy, because of our salvation in Jesus! People: Praise God for our salvation in Christ Jesus! Collect Heavenly Father, who desires that we should each receive salvation through your Son: Keep us strong in our faith, and alert in our discipleship; that we may live as your children without fear of destruction, encouraged by your love. In our Savior's name we pray. Amen. Prayer ...

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