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2176. Parable of Four Chained Men

John 3:1-21

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... went to the second man and freed him. In turn he cared for the third man, but failed to be able to loose the fourth. The fourth was left in chains with the combination to his lock in doubt. Many rejoiced at the heroic rescue, but the hero remained unsatisfied that the fourth continued a prisoner. Why were these men prisoners? Who had chained them? What had brought rescue? The first man's chains were terror of God, and he sought to deny any religion or any relationship to God. The sins of fear and doubt kept ...

2177. The Will of God

John 21:15-25

Children's Sermon

... time to his Heavenly Father. He had also told Peter that at some time he would die in a way like Jesus had died on a cross. But Peter wanted to know about the others, people like John, the disciple. Jesus said that it was his will that John should remain here on earth for a long time after the others had died. That was the will of God and that means that Jesus wanted it that way and that nothing else could change it. Our time on earth is given to us as a special gift by the will of ...

2178. The Best Gift

Mark 16:1-20

Children's Sermon

... box gift-wrapped but with the ribbon broken and the paper looking as if it had obviously been unwrapped. Happy Easter, everyone! Isn't this a wonderful day? Certainly the most exciting day of the year! Easter was started on excitement and it has always remained the same. Can you imagine how excited the people were on the first Easter when they heard about Jesus' coming back to life? They could hardly believe it because no one had ever done it before. Can you imagine the excitement? Speaking of excitement, I ...

2179. The Resurrection of Our Lord

Acts 10:23b-48, Exodus 10:1-20, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, John 20:1-9, John 20:10-18, Colossians 3:1-17

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... to the tomb early on Easter day. When she saw that the stone at the grave was not in place, she ran to tell Peter and John that Jesus' body was stolen. The two raced to the tomb and found it empty. After the two Disciples returned home, Mary Magdalene remained at the tomb. Jesus came to her but she did not recognize him until he said, "Mary." Then in her return to the Disciples she had the good news, not only that the tomb was empty, but that she had seen the Lord. THEOLOGICAL REFLECTIONS Gospel: John 20:1 ...

2180. Easter 7

Jn 17:20-26 · Acts 7:55-60; 16:16-34 · Rev 22:12-20

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Russell F. Anderson

... vv. 19-24 b. Believe in Jesus and sing in your suffering! v. 25 c. Believe in Jesus and be saved from eternal suffering! vv. 25-34 2. Saved - What is it? (16:25-36) Need: To be saved is not usually understood. There are implications to being and remaining saved. To be saved is to be in a right relationship with God. This is the most important and tremendous event in a person's life. It deserves an analysis and application. Outline: To be saved calls for us to - a. Trust - "Believe in the Lord Jesus - v. 31 ...

2181. Pentecost

Jn 14:8-17, 25-27; 20:19-23 · Acts 2:1-21 · 1 Cor 3-7, 12-13 · Gen 11:1-9

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John R. Brokhoff

... of the church? 2. The importance of preaching on Pentecost Sunday This Sunday may be the last time this church year to deal specifically with the Holy Spirit, because the rest of the Pentecost season does not deal directly with the Spirit. The remaining Sundays of the season deal only indirectly with the Spirit as the source of gifts and fruits of the Christian. Moreover, there is widespread interest in the subject of the Spirit. Charismatics and Pentecostals have brought the subject to the forefront. In ...

2182. Proper 10

Lk 10:25-37 · Col 1:1-20 · 2 Ki 2:1, 6-14 · Deut 30:9-14

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John R. Brokhoff

... the Spirit, authority, and power of the prophet. The mantle was transferred to Elisha who with the same power and authority carries on the work of God's prophet. It is a necessary part of the continuing work of God in the world. The workers go but the work remains. Where one leader leaves off, the next picks up. In the 1984 Olympics the torch was ignited in Olympia, Greece, and one after the other carried the light to Los Angeles. When the mantle falls on us or the torch of God's truth is passed to us, we ...

2183. Proper 11

Lk 10:38-42 · Col 1:21-29 · Gen 18:1-10 · 2 Ki 4:8-17

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John R. Brokhoff

... - v. 3 C. The miraculous gift of new life - v. 10a Lesson 2: Colossians 1:21-29 There is much to preach in this passage. In 1:21-23, a sermon could be built upon the nature of the gospel, the way of salvation, with an appeal to remain steadfast in the faith. In verse 24, there is the difficult passage concerning Paul's sufferings completing Christ's afflictions. This could result in a sermon on the place of suffering for Jesus as a contribution to the church's welfare. Then there is the possibility of a ...

2184. 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

... us to be in the very presence of God. However, we are warned that God's judgment comes to those who reject God and refuse to hear his voice which shakes heaven and earth. His voice shakes earthly things that those things that cannot be shaken may remain. God has given us a kingdom that cannot be shaken. For this we should worship God with reverence and awe. Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13 Hardship builds discipline. For Christians tempted to grumble over a "tough lot in life," the writer of this letter ties hardship ...

2185. Proper 17

Lk 14:1, 7-14 · Heb 12:18-19, 22-24; 13:1-8 · Eze 18:1-9, 25-29 · Prov 25:6-22

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John R. Brokhoff

... and holiness enables us to be in the very presence of God. However, we are warned that God's judgment comes to those who reject God and refuse to hear his voice which shakes heaven and earth. His voice shakes earthly things that those things that cannot be shaken may remain. God has given us a kingdom that cannot be shaken. For this we should worship God with reverence and awe. Luke 14:1, 7-14 The parable of choosing a place at a banquet. Whom do you think you are? This is the issue of the parable. If you ...

2186. Proper 18

Lk 14:25-33 · Eze 33:1-11 · Phm 1-20 · Prov 9:8-12

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John R. Brokhoff

... know a bridge is out and you do not stop a car speeding in that direction, what happens? If you know who committed a crime and an innocent party is declared guilty, and you say nothing, what happens? What happens is disaster to the victim and possibly to you who remained silent. The text calls upon us to speak up and warn sinners of upcoming disaster. Outline: If you - A. Say nothing, there is death for you and the sinner - v. 8 B. Say something to warn, life is for the sinner and for you - vv. 8, 9 3. Give ...

2187. Advent 3

Lk 3:7-18 · Php 4:4-13 · Zeph 3:14-20

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John R. Brokhoff

... leaders of his day, but to the people. He blasts their false security of claiming ancestry of Abraham. Though Jews, they are to repent in ethical fashion: "fruits of repentance," ethical behavior. Then he answers their questions, "What then shall we do?" The remaining paragraph in the pericope is John's description of his relationship with Christ. He says he is not the Christ but he points to the coming Christ who in judgment will baptize with fire and the Spirit. Luke considers John's preaching as ...

2188. The Nativity of Our Lord

Luke 2:1-20 · Isa 9:2-7 · Tit 2:11-14

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John R. Brokhoff

... This is the happiness that withers with the Christmas tree which is discarded soon after Christmas day. Joy is different from happiness. It is deeper because it is based on good news: a Savior is born to save us from our sins. It is a joy that remains long after the Christmas celebration is over. For this reason people who are unhappy at Christmas because of unfortunate circumstances can still have a great Christmas of joy. 4. Peace (v. 14). The Prince of Peace is born and the angels sing of peace on earth ...

2189. Ordinary 32

Lk 20:27-38 · Zech 7:1-10 · 2 Thess 2:13--3:5 · 1 Chron 29:10-13

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John R. Brokhoff

... in their hearts against a brother. 1 Chronicles 29:10-13 David publicly blesses and thanks God. 2 Maccabees 7:1-2, 9-14 Faithful in the face of persecution. Seven brothers are arrested and tortured because they will not violate Jewish dietary laws. They remain steadfast to their conscience and religious convictions in the face of punishment which leads to death. In giving their witness, they affirm the promise of the resurrection to life with God. 2 Thessalonians 2:13--3:5 Paul thanks God for his people and ...

2190. 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

... parents to go annually to Jerusalem to worship, Jesus had the custom of going to the synagogue each sabbath. The way he was raised, continued in adult-hood. Children usually follow the example of their parents. If children are forced to go to church while the parents remain home, it is only a matter of time until the children stop going to church. 2. Found (v. 17). The book of Isaiah was handed to Jesus to read the Scripture lesson in the worship service. There is no suggestion in the record that he had to ...

2191. Lent 3

John 4:1-26

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... blessings of God and his grace? It is due to temptation to rebel against God. No one can keep temptations from enticing us into sin and this we must beware of being smug in our Christian membership, our church activities, and our devotional life. Our remaining faithful to God is in God's faithfulness to us. He will give us no greater temptation than we can handle, and when it comes, God will provide a means of escape. So, we have no excuse for yielding to temptation. PREACHING POSSIBILITIES Relating Lent ...

2192. Are You God's Wife?

Luke 14:25-35

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... back part of the store and removing her gloves, knelt down, washed his little feet, and dried them with a towel. By this time the clerk returned with the socks. Placing a pair upon the boy’s feet, she purchased him a pair of shoes. She tied up the remaining pairs of socks and gave them to him. She patted him on the head and said, “No doubt, my little fellow, you feel more comfortable now.” As she turned to go, the astonished lad caught her by the hand, and looking up in her face, said, "Are you God ...

2193. All Saints' Day

Revelation 7:9-17, 1 John 2:28--3:10, Matthew 5:1-12

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... conviction to be faithful in times when persecution is replaced by apathy and indifference, that we may continue to serve Christ, and become his church triumphant. In Christ's name we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Praised be your name, O God, for you have remained faithful in every generation! Glory and honor is yours for the mighty deliverance you have given to those who commit their ways to you. With the gift of your Son, you have opened the blessing of eternity to all who will believe. Accept us as ...

2194. SIXTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY

Deuteronomy 30:11-20, 1 Corinthians 3:1-23, Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 5:21-26

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... must choose. Too often, our negligence to choose righteousness leads us into the way of sin. Forgive us for our failure to consciously decide each day to live in accordance with your will. Convict us of our sins, and share with us your forgiveness, that we may remain in fellowship with you. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymns "Have Thine Own Way, Lord" "O Happy Day, That Fixed My Choice" "Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated" "When We Walk with the Lord" Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Theme ...

2195. Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:1-11, Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:16-18, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, 2 Corinthians 6:3-13

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... . Amen. Prayer of Confession Forgive us, Father, for our sins which separate us from you, making us your enemies. Let your Son be our Savior; that by his grace we can be made your friends, and enjoy your gift of salvation. Strengthen us in our discipleship to remain firm in our faith, and loyal in our service. We pray through Christ our Lord. Amen. Hymns "Amazing Grace" "Come, Every Soul by Sin Oppressed" "I Am Coming to the Cross" "I Gave My Life for Thee" Gospel: Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 Theme: Practice piety ...

2196. A Desperate Question

Matthew 11:1-19

Sermon

George Bass

... the whole party to shore, where they were ultimately found and taken back to civilization. John said he was positive God was responsible for their rescue, and he is probably right; it could have been their faith in the living Lord that enabled John and Anita to remain calm in those minutes after the boat overturned. Their faith in the risen Christ banished all fear of death so they could stare into the very mouth of death and defeat it because they knew Christ was with them. They know Jesus is "the One" and ...

2197. Deliverance by a Dream

Matthew 2:13-18

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... as the recent famine in Ethiopia (and other parts of Africa, as well as the rest of the world), but we soon forget the need and go on to something else. Perhaps one function of Holy Innocents Day is to keep us alert to the crises that remain with us. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota recently reminded us we need to be alert: "CRISIS ALERT - DON’T ABANDON THE CHILDREN OF CAMBODIA’S KILLING FIELDS. Since 1978, the U.S. has resettled over 100,000 Cambodian refugees who had fled the horrors of the Bol ...

2198. Second Lesson

Matthew 5:13-16

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... must have called it then." "Senor," answered the man at the gate, "I am sorry but we have no communications with the captain and we cannot stop the flight." In five minutes the plane left and Steve Parenteau, an American junior high school counselor, remained in Acapulco with no baggage, not much money, and the information that another flight would leave in three or four days; it would cost him $800 to take that flight. For four hours, Enrique Magana, the gate attendant, contacted all agencies - "by the ...

2199. Cross Work

Matthew 5:27-30

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George Bass

... than they loved themselves. Of the saints of old, Romano Guardini, a Roman Catholic theologian, has this to say: "They knew from their own experience the limitations of paganism - how in spite of its great culture and refinement, one remained a prisoner of the forces of nature; how despite the fantastic intellectual and artistic achievements of paganism, it offered little consolation to the distressed and lonely human heart; how, the beautiful poetic myths and fables of paganism notwithstanding, relatively ...

2200. Six Cloudy Days

Exodus 24:1-18

Sermon

... our faces like tiny arrows from the sky. It was a terrifying place to be with absolutely no place to go for shelter. The second time was not so terrifying. In Scotland, on Ben Nevis, clouds from the Atlantic rolled in. We had to stop dead in our tracks and remain still for fifteen or twenty minutes, until the clouds lifted. If we moved, there was a good chance we would walk off the trail and plummet to the sea below. We communicated only by voice, so thick was the fog of the cloud. I don’t like walking in ...

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