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2226. Save Me, Lord

Matthew 14:22-36

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... alongside, always “in the boat” with us. There is a Buddhist teaching about the self that observes, “Wherever you go, there you are.” In the lives of those who are “in Christ,” there is a different teaching: “Wherever you go, there goes the Spirit.” Wherever you go, the Spirit of Christ goes beside you. When you and a friend are walking along an easy, level path, you can be in conversation, but you don’t really have to rely on that person for anything. But if the path turns into a steep ...

2227. Beating Babel

Acts 2:1-21

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... — communicating with each other; our message — communicating with the world: We do not seem to be doing a very good job of any of them. Babel is pervasive. The miracle of Pentecost was not simply the coming of the Holy Spirit. Scripture makes clear that the Spirit was active in human affairs from the beginning of time. The real miracle was that the divisions of Babel were overcome. Real communication took place, and the result was an exponential growth of the church. Yes, Pentecost can beat Babel ...

2228. Do You Love Me?

John 14:15-31

Sermon

Kristin Borsgard Wee

... ; at first they are choked by the smoke and cry, and in this way they obtain what they seek ... so we, too, must kindle the divine fire in ourselves through tears and hard work."3 The divine fire was kindled on Pentecost Day. In the fire of the Spirit that invaded the hearts of people that day, there was also an answer to the question raised by suffering. The disciples had suffered. Their leader had suffered. He died a terrible death. He shocked them by coming back from the grave. Then he left a second time ...

2229. The Heart of the Matter Is the Heart!

Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23

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Robert Leslie Holmes

... invites us to bind our heart to his heart that we may be one for the Father's glory. He still answers those who echo David's prayer, "Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me" (Psalm 51:10). For everyone who makes that their prayer, he promises, "I will give them an undivided heart and put a new spirit in them; I will remove from them their heart of stone and give them a heart of flesh" (Ezekiel 11:19). If today your heart is divided, come to him with all your heart. Amen.

2230. A Higher Calling

Ephesians 4:1-16

Sermon

Thomas Lentz

... part of the neighbor, and a widening gulf in neighborly relations, the response was in keeping with Saint Paul's exhortation, in today's reading: "Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace" (Ephesians 4:2-3). This is not the kind of behavior that comes naturally, is it? We are not born patient. We scream when we want something and grab for things around us. We are not inclined to be humble and ...

2231. Commissioned for Christ

2 Kings 2:1-12

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... do it. The work would take all God's children and thus the gifts given to accomplish the task were many. Saint Paul tells us in 1 Corinthians 12:3-13 that we have received multiple gifts. All of the gifts, however, have one source — the Holy Spirit — and all have one ultimate purpose — to complete Christ's work on earth. We have all been commissioned and, like Jake Laboon, the commissions probably have been multiple. Possibly, we did not know it at the time but our baptism was our first commission. We ...

2232. The Many Faces of God

Isaiah 6:1-8

Sermon

William J. Carl, III

... someone in need is a nuisance to you, remember that you may be looking into the very face of God. "Inasmuch as we do it unto the least of these ..." and all that. The heavenly face is also the one for whom the gospel has taken hold and the Spirit has inspired. "Whom shall I send?" says the Lord. And Isaiah, who before wouldn't sign up for anything at church, raises his hand and says, "Here am I, send me!" (v. 8). One heads off to seminary. Another one suddenly begins raising money for children who don't ...

2233. The Apostles' Creed

Matthew 28:16-20

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Staff

... a letter of AD 390 from a synod in Milan. The most traditional version of the creed is as follows: I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried; he descended to hell. The third day he rose again from the dead. He ascended to heaven and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty. From there ...

2234. John 20:19 31

John 20:19-23

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Leonard Sweet

... can participate in Christ’s authority to forgive sins or to point out the presence of sins. The ongoing body of Christ, which is the church, witnesses to the world through the impartation and implantation of Jesus’ gift to the disciples of the Holy Spirit. But according to John’s narrative, someone misses this moment. Someone important to the story misses this miraculous, mission‑making moment. Thomas, who had previously been singled out by John in 11:16 and 4:5, is absent from the locked room when ...

2235. Screaming at the Television

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Sermon

King Duncan

... whose hearts are filled with anger. We see it on the road road rage it’s call. We see it in our offices people who tend to fly off the handle at the slightest provocation. Some of us live with someone like that at home. Perhaps we have a spirit of bitterness and anger ourselves. It causes us much grief. Each New Year’s we make resolutions that this year we will learn to control our temper. And after every tirade we apologize to our loved ones. We truly do regret that we have allowed ourselves to get out ...

2236. A Concert of Praise

Luke 1:46-56

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Cynthia Cowen

... didn't wait for Uncle Saul to die but was baptized a year later. God had used a gentle and humble man and done great things for him and for others. When Harold took communion for the first time, his heart was filled with thanks to God and his spirit rejoiced in his Savior. Our society is often described as made up of "the haves" and "the have-nots." However, in a Christian society those who "have" dare not to share with those who "have not." God's formula is clear — we receive and then respond by giving ...

2237. Don’t Touch Me With That Water!

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22

Sermon

Cynthia Cowen

... Messiah. John told the people that he was not the Messiah — the one they expected. "I baptize with water; but one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thongs of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire"(Luke 3:16). The last genuine prophet of God was Malachi, 400 years before Jesus' birth. Malachi's words form a bridge between the Old Testament and the New Testament. He warned the Jews that they had broken their relationship with God and that judgment ...

2238. Liberating the Possessed

Luke 8:26-39

Sermon

Arley K. Fadness

... and the demons are swimming with the swine, and the wild man is clothed in his right mind ... just one command! No se'ance needed. No hocus pocus. No chants were heard or candles lit. Hell is an anthill against heaven's steamroller. Jesus commands ... evil spirits and they obey him ... the snake in the ditch and Lucifer in the pit — both have met their match.2 Christ is our liberator from sin, death, and the power of Diablo. We are free to broadcast the news to all as Jesus instructed the demonless man ...

2239. Getting Back into Shape

John 8:31-36

Sermon

Scott Bryte

... the fact that we are not left to our own devices. God re-forms his people. God calls us back to the truth. The Holy Spirit came to Martin Luther in northeastern Germany to bring the gospel to light against the darkness of that age. The darkness of 1517 was ... ; that you had to earn God's favor. Through Martin Luther and countless others, God called the church back to the truth. The Holy Spirit comes to us now, sending us out into the world to bring the light of the gospel to bear against the darkness of this ...

2240. The Legacy of Jesus

John 14:8-17 (25-27)

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... we would have inner peace, don't be anxious (even though that might be our natural tendency); bring everything to the Lord (not just the things we might think the Lord would be interested in); and bring our problems in the right spirit — a spirit of thankfulness. Peace was a characteristic of the early church. They had problems, to be sure. There were persecutions, personality clashes, and theological disputes. Yes, there was a certain amount of conflict. But through it all there was growth. As the book ...

2241. Advent 2

Malachi 3:1-4, Luke 1:68-79, Luke 3:1-20, Philippians 1:3-11

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Julia Ross Strope

... tenderness of God. Your humility will welcome God like a bright dawn with salvation to shine from heaven on all who live in dark shadows. You, my son, John, will prepare the way for paths of peace. Reader 1: John grew up, maturing in body and spirit. Reader 2: He lived in the desert until he was ready to be a public leader among the people of Israel. Reader 3: While John and Elizabeth celebrated the birth of their child, John, later dubbed “The Baptist,” Cousin Mary and Joseph were expecting their first ...

2242. The Problem with ‘Hail Mary’ Moments

James 3:13-18

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... between a vicious dog fight and a peaceful puppy pile-up. The world will never understand what those who live a life transformed by faith feel every day. To live outside the “win/loss” column of violence and victory is to live a life in the spirit of humility and wisdom. And no one outside the community of faith will ever be able fathom that such a life is fulfilled and overflowing. The transforming power of prayer — of a life connected and committed flummoxes the world. We simply do not make any ...

2243. Epiphany 9

1 Kings 8:22-23, 41-43, Psalm 96:1-9, Luke 7:1-10, Galatians 1:1-12

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... it is to gather here to listen for your voice and to meet new people! We’ve come with all the left-overs from last week — our sore muscles, our fears about the bank account, our anger with the neighbors.... We lay them aside and invite your Spirit to vitalize us with mercy and grace! We give you our undivided attention in our words and our thoughts. Amen. Call To Confession Remember the things that trouble you. These next moments are an opportunity to give them to God and to feel free of angst, guilt ...

2244. Proper 6

2 Samuel 11:26--12:10, 1 Kings 21:1-10 (11-14) 15-21a, Psalm 5:1-8; 32:1-11, Luke 7:36--8:3, Galatians 2:15-21

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... to keep our lights on, our air conditioner working, and our contributions to missions mailed on time. Doxology "The Lone, Wild Bird" The ends of earth are in God’s hand, The sea’s dark deep and far-off land. And I am yours! I rest in you. Great Spirit, come, and rest in me. Prayer Of Thanksgiving Giver of Meaning — we are grateful for work to do that provides for our way in the world. We are glad to be known as people who are generous with encouragement, food, and money. Thank you for this money and ...

2245. Proper 10

Deuteronomy 30:9-14, Psalm 25:1-10; 82:1-8, Amos 7:7-17, Luke 10:25-37, Colossians 1:1-14

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Julia Ross Strope

... moment when you can respond with generosity to Holy Generosity so that tangible goodness continues in this place. Doxology "The Lone, Wild Bird" The ends of earth are in God’s hand, The sea’s dark deep and far-off land. And I am yours! I rest in you. Great Spirit, come, and rest in me. Prayer Of Thanksgiving Creating God — we are glad that we are made in your image and can be creative in many ways. We are grateful for the call to care for people and the earth and for the resources to do what you ask ...

2246. Proper 16

Psalm 71:1-6, Isaiah 58:9b-14, Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 13:10-17, Hebrews 12:18-29

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... learn to unbend and look each other in the eye and see the Christ. Share as you can. Doxology "The Lone, Wild Bird" The ends of earth are in God’s hand, The sea’s dark deep and far-off land. And I am yours! I rest in you. Great Spirit, come, and rest in me. Prayer Of Thanksgiving Holy One — we are grateful for money to make our way in the world. We want to use it to make clean water and good foods available to all people. Thank you for the moral and ethical courage to stand straight and ...

2247. Proper 18

Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18, Jeremiah 18:1-11, Luke 14:25-35, Philemon 1-21

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... to know ourselves and respond to divine love. God was and is; Jesus of Nazareth incarnated Holy Presence as he healed and mentored others for relationship with God. The Christ of God offers goodness and abundant life for all people. God was and is; as Holy Spirit, God lives in us and inspires us to embody love, grace, and hope. We are a group of people who acknowledge Divine Mystery; We aspire to live simply, hospitably, and gently so we can manifest compassion for the earth and its people. With one another ...

2248. Proper 19

Psalm 14:1-7, Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28, Luke 15:1-10, 1 Timothy 1:12-17

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Julia Ross Strope

... need care and protection from evil and abuse. Children and adults in every nation need nurture and healthy foods. Work among politicians and us to provide these basic necessities of life for those in need. Beckoning God — we want to participate with your Spirit in ways that establish beauty and justice for all peoples. Use our hands and feet, our voices and our minds as instruments of wholesomeness in every sphere of life. Amen. Benediction As you leave here — Keep in mind the tranquility of this place ...

2249. Proper 22

Lamentations 1:1-6, Lamentations 3:19-26, Luke 17:1-10, 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Bulletin Aid

Julia Ross Strope

... eternity. Amen. Intercessory Prayers God of Jesus and Mary — we love the words of Jesus about life abundant; we long to hear promises of help in times of trouble; we want to emulate Mary’s loyalty. Around this world this day, we pray that your Spirit would settle upon your people, animating all persons to boldly live as peace makers, as gentle neighbors, and as workers for candidness and equanimity. God of Nations — once the world seemed so big; once the land Jesus walked seemed so far away; once the ...

2250. Proper 25

Psalm 65:1-13, Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22, Joel 2:23-32, Luke 18:9-14, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18

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Julia Ross Strope

... one another’s companionship sustains us. Leader: Amen! Offertory Statement We are committed to ministry in this place, inside and outside these walls. Money, time, and skills are needed. Share what you can. Doxology "For The Fruit Of All Creation" For the harvests of the Spirit, thanks be to God. For the good we all inherit, thanks be to God. For the wonders that astound us, for the truths that still confound us, Most of all that love has found us, thanks be to God. Prayer Of Thanksgiving We praise you ...

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