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201. Is There Any Seed Left In The Barn?

Haggai 2:19

Sermon

Frank Ramirez

... not only plans for us to survive, he wants us to enjoy. God's gifts provide more than just nourishment. They provide pleasure. Look around you, God tells the people through Haggai. Do the vine, the fig tree, the pomegranate, and the olive tree still yield nothing? Nonsense. There is pleasure now and pleasure in the future. Count on it. By leaving seed you were acknowledging God's gifts of the past harvest, even while you enjoy them in the present. By setting aside seed corn you were proclaiming you could ...

202. Our Savior Lives!

Acts 2:14-41

Bulletin Aid

James Wilson

... of Christ. We ask now for Your sustaining power that we might carry the Gospel to the world. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we have come together in worship and spoken the words of Your resurrection, yet in our hearts we have yielded to the temptation to believe You are so Great You could not possibly care for our personal needs. Forgive us, Lord, and help us to remember it was for each one of us You willingly went to the Cross. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns "Thine Be The ...

203. The Narrow Gate

Luke 13:22-30

Sermon

John G. Lynch

... to his Word. We make our lives to be like that of the medieval knight Tondalo, who in the legend had to cross a narrow bridge barely wider than a hand. Beneath him was a pit of sulphur full of dragons. Approaching him was someone to whom he had to yield. Luther goes on to say that the only way to cross our narrow bridges is to walk on, clinging to God's Word. His Word, a lamp unto our feet, will bring us home safely to the banquet of the kingdom of God. No narrow gate can restrict his Word ...

204. Proper 15

Luke 12:54-59, Hebrews 12:1-13, Luke 12:49-53, Isaiah 5:1-7, Hebrews 11:1-40

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

COMMENTARY Lesson 1: Isaiah 5:1-7 God's vineyard yields wild grapes. Chapter 5 closes a series of oracles beginning with chapter 1. Today's lesson is a parable of a vineyard. Yahweh planted it and did everything to make it grow and be fruitful. But, the grapes turned out to be wild, that is, sour and bitter. What more ...

205. Proper 8

Luke 9:57-62, Galatians 5:16-26, 2 Kings 2:1-18, Luke 9:51-56

Sermon Aid

John R. Brokhoff

... , and worldliness that produce wickedness of all kinds. 3. Fruit (v. 22). The products of the "flesh" are called "works." But the products of the Holy Spirit are named "fruit." As a good tree brings forth good fruit, a good heart possessed by the Spirit yields good virtues. Paul lists nine of them that flow automatically and naturally out of a spirit-filled heart. Therefore, Christians do not work hard, or try harder, to do the right thing, but they are concerned about having the Spirit who in due season ...

206. Yet I Will Rejoice

Habakkuk 3:1-19

Eulogy

Barbara G. Schmitz

... as you did. That story reminds me of a passage from Habakkuk, which I think is the ultimate Thanksgiving Week scripture reading. The prophet writes: Though the fig tree does not blossom, and no fruit is on the vines; though the produce of the olive fails and the fields yield no food; though the flock is cut off from the fold and there is no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will exult in the God of my salvation. God, the Lord, is my strength. (Habakkuk 3:17-19a) In other words, though ...

207. Easter 6

John 14:15-31, Psalm 67:1-7

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you. The earth has yielded its increase; God, our God, has blessed us. May God continue to bless us; let all the ends of the earth revere him.

208. Epiphany

Matthew 2:1-12, Ephesians 3:1-13, Psalm 72:1-20, Isaiah 60:1-22

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... support of your church and in the service of others. Amen. Psalm 72: 1-7, 10-14 Give the king your justice, O God,and your righteousness to a king's son. May he judge your people with righteousness, and your poor with justice. May the mountains yield prosperity for the people, and the hills, in righteousness. May he defend the cause of the poor of the people, give deliverance to the needy, and crush the oppressor. May he live while the sun endures, and as long as the moon, throughout all generations. May he ...

209. Epiphany 6

Luke 6:17-26, Psalm 1:1-6

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B. David Hostetter

... the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread, or sit in the seat of scoffers; but their delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law they meditate day and night. They are like trees planted by streams of water, which yield their fruit in its season, and their leaves do not wither. In all that they do, they prosper. The wicked are not so, but are like chaff that the wind drives away. Therefore the wicked will not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous ...

210. Proper 12

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

Bulletin Aid

B. David Hostetter

... who fear him, that his glory may dwell in our land. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet; righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Faithfulness will spring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down from the sky. The LORD will give what is good, and our land will yield its increase. Righteousness will go before him, and will make a path for his steps.

211. Proper 25

Luke 18:9-14

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... collector is an object-lesson in God's grace. Apparently, trying to achieve divine acceptance with one's own righteousness is a fruitless exercise in self-confidence and pride, while acknowledging one's own unworthiness in humility and relying on God's mercy yields justification and even exaltation. Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns Lord, Teach Us How To Pray Aright Oh, That The Lord Would Guide My Ways Oh, Praise The Lord, My Soul Proper 25 -- Pentecost 23 -- OT 30 Lord God, Creator of the universe ...

212. Advent 3

James 5:7-12, Isaiah 35:1-10, Matthew 11:1-19

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... and realized how our impatience hurts others, we might be more patient, like the man in this story. A group of English folks were traveling by train through the steamy expanses of the subcontinent of India. As the train rattled endlessly onward and day yielded to night, the hot and weary travelers wanted nothing more than to settle in for the night. Unfortunately for them, there was a man situated toward the rear of the car who was cuddling a tiny infant who was becoming increasingly restive and cranky ...

213. All Saints' Sunday

Mt 5:1-12 · 1 Jn 3:1-3 · Isa 26:1-21 · Rev 7:9-17; 21:9-11, 22-27; 22:1-5 · Ps 24 · Ps 34 · Ps 149

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... . Epistle: Revelation 7:2-4, 9-17; Revelation 21:9-11, 22-27 (22:1-5) This is a vision of the heavenly Jerusalem coming down from heaven, like a brilliant jewel. Through the city flows a crystal clear water of life, sustaining the tree of life, which yields fruit in all seasons. Since God is the city's eternal presence, there is no more night, pain or evil. Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 This text is also featured in Epiphany 4, where the emphasis was more on the present state of blessedness. For All Saints' the ...

214. Baptism of The Lord

Mt 3:13-17 ·Acts 10:34-48 · Is 42:1-9

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... 3:13-17 A window to heaven. This account states that when Jesus was baptized, the heavens opened. There are sacred moments when the window of eternity and opportunity open. Jesus' baptism was one such time. Through this act, Jesus was indicating his willingness to yield his life in obedience to the Father. In the moment of self-surrender, a voice from heaven confirmed the Father's favor, which was made tangible through the gift of the Holy Spirit. While Christ's baptism did not have the same significance as ...

215. Corpus Christi

Jn 6:51-58 · 1 Cor 10:16-17 · Deut 8:1-20 · Ps 116

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... called to respond to God's goodness by ratifying the covenant and serving the Lord. In this text, Moses exhorts his people as they are about to embark into their new land. They are warned against forgetting the Lord when the hardships of their liberation would yield to the pleasures of a prosperous existence. The God who has fed them with manna from heaven and slaked their thirst with water in the desert was worthy of their worship and loyalty. Epistle: 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 In this chapter, Paul warns the ...

216. Easter 7

Jn 17:1-11 · Acts 1:1-14 · 1 Pet 4:12-19, 5:6-11 · Ps 68 · Ps 27 · Ps 47

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... the pillar of fire. Moses reflected this same glory after his encounter with God on Mount Sinai. In this passage, glory correlates closely with obedience (v. 4). Jesus showed forth the glory of God because he was obedient unto death. Likewise, we are God's shining ones when we yield our lives in obedience to his Word and will. Jesus is praying for you. My mother is a woman of prayer. I'm certain that she prays for me at least daily. It's wonderful to know that I'm being lifted up to the Lord continually. It ...

217. Lent 2

John 3:1-21, Genesis 12:1-8, Romans 4:1-25

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... end of some phase in their life, that life is over, that there is nothing more to look forward to. Not so for the person of faith. Every sunset is met by a corresponding sunrise. Outline: 1. God called Abram to venture forth at age 75 2. The sunset years yielded to the rising of the glorious new day 3. You may be reaching some terminus point in your life 4. Discover the journey to which God is calling you and faithfully follow Epistle: Romans 4:1-5 (6-12) 13-17 Sermon Title: The Gospel's Bottom Line. Sermon ...

218. Lent 4

Matthew 20:20-28, Matthew 20:17-19, John 9:35-41, John 9:13-34, Romans 8:1-17, Ephesians 4:17--5:21, 1 Samuel 16:1-13, John 9:1-12

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... Light. Alternative Sermon Title: Children Of The Night Or Of The Light. Sermon Angle: Paul informs the Ephesian Christians that they were once darkness but are now light, because of their relationship with the Lord. The darkness produces fruitless works, while the light yields life-giving fruits such as goodness, righteousness and truth. What kind of fruit is our life producing? Let us constantly turn our faces to the light of Christ's grace and love. Outline: 1. Both science and faith tell us there is no ...

219. Passion Sunday

Mt 26:14–27:66 · Phil 2:5-11 · Is 45:21-25; 50:4-9 · Ps 31

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... Lord felt on the cross. Luke adds a new dimension. He gives content to that last shout of our Lord. Luke 23:46 reports that Jesus cried at the last: "Father, into your hands I commend my spirit." It is a shout of victory. The feeling of abandonment yields to trust; he is convinced that the Father would lead him through the darkness into the light. Matthew 27:51-53 Open temple, open tomb. The crucifixion was an earth-shaking event that broke the shackles of sin and death. The curtain in the temple was torn ...

220. Proper 20

Philippians 1:12-30, Jonah 4:1-11, Isaiah 55:1-13, Exodus 16:1-36, Matthew 20:1-16

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... angry about a personal affliction. Resentment because of God's mercy on the Gentile Ninevites is totally unworthy a child of God. When something we value is taken away, it is quite natural to be angry, at least, at first. Nevertheless, even here, anger must yield to acceptance if we are to be sound in body and spirit. A third kind of anger, directed toward injustice, can be creative if it forces us to take corrective measures. Epistle: Philippians 1:19-30 Sermon Title: A Labor Of Love. Sermon Angle: Paul ...

221. Christmas 2

Mt 2:13-23 · Jn 1:1-18 · Eph 1:3-14 · Jer 31:7-14 · Is 61:10--62:3 · Ps 147

Sermon Aid

Russell F. Anderson

... design. John takes pains to point out that God created everything that has being. This was to counter those who maintained that the material universe was evil, the work of an evil god. No, creation is good, Spirit ordered and animated, maintains the Evangelist. To yield up this truth would prove disastrous, resulting in a split between the material and the spiritual. God would no longer be the Lord of all life. There are many who would rejoice to exile God to the heavens. Then they could rape and pillage ...

222. The Great I AM

Sermon

Ronald Lavin

... evening Adelaide Pollard composed the words to a well-known hymn which has inspired countless believers the past century: Have Thine own way, Lord, have Thine own way.Thou art the potter, I am the clay.Mold me and make me after Thy willWhile I am waiting -- yielded still. Button, button, who's got the button? God. God is THE GREAT I AM, and we are his creatures. God has the button. When I hold it and change stations and try to control things so that I will be satisfied and entertained, everything goes out ...

223. Justified By Greed: Biography of a Pharisee

Micah 5:1-4, Zechariah 9:9-13, Isaiah 9:1-7, Matthew 27:45-56, Mark 15:33-41, Luke 23:44-49

Drama

Lynda Pujad

... healing people mysteriously, which was unnecessary. There is nothing in our rules about the necessity for helping others. He never stopped breaking our rules. We thought he was sent from the devil to destroy our system. He would never cooperate with us or yield to our authority. He crossed social barriers, which was totally wrong. People must stay in their place, as we Pharisees must stay in ours. For example, he talked to a woman of questionable character in Samaria. Jews don't associate with Samaritans ...

224. Something To Do While The World Falls Apart

Mark 13:1-31

Sermon

William G. Carter

... sophistication, seemingly assured affluence and confidence in our technology, a deep, unsettled feeling that things are indeed falling apart cuts across the spectrum ... Our best institutions seem oddly dysfunctional. Churches worry about survival, courts only sometimes yield justice, medical institutions provide sporadic access and care, schools only occasionally educate and all our institutions seem in a deep crisis of purpose as well as finances ... and the presence and threat of violence is everywhere ...

225. He Abides In Us

John 15:1-17

Sermon

Harry N. Huxhold

... fire. On the other hand, Jesus says to his disciples, "You have already been cleansed by the word that I have spoken to you." This is to say that Jesus has already cleansed, pruned, and trimmed his disciples that they might be able to yield the proper fruit. They did not cleanse themselves. They did not make themselves fit branches for bearing fruit. Jesus himself furnished them with the righteousness to make their fruit acceptable to the Divine Vinedresser. The substance of the Fourth Gospel intimates that ...

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