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2326. Lent 5

John 7:45--8:11, Luke 20:9-19, John 12:1-11, Philippians 3:12-4:1, Philippians 3:1-11, Isaiah 43:14-28

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John R. Brokhoff

... Jesus. This sermon should move us to express our love while our loved ones are alive. Can you imagine how deeply touched, comforted, and encouraged Jesus was after Mary's anointing him? Outline: Show your love now a. Say a good and kind word today. b. Give a gift now. c. Do your loved one a favor today. 3. When extravagance is cheap (12:1-8). Need: Mary anointed Jesus with very costly perfume. So good was it that the fragrance went through the house; only expensive perfume would do that. Was this a waste of ...

2327. Proper 14

Luke 12:35-48, Isaiah 1:1-31, Hebrews 11:1-40

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John R. Brokhoff

... It was through faith that she got the power. This gives us another facet of the meaning of faith: It is acceptance of God's gifts. To be saved is to be accepted by God. To accept this divine acceptance is the meaning of faith. Thus, we are saved by faith ... The Kingdom of God is not earned or bought. It is received: "It is your Father's good pleasure to give you ..." This gift is received by faith. b. You seek spiritual values vv. 33-34. It takes faith to be less concerned about accumulating spiritual treasure ...

2328. Trinity Sunday

Romans 5:1-11, Proverbs 8:1-36, John 16:5-16

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John R. Brokhoff

... about the results of our justification. Being reconciled we have peace with God the Father because of our faith in God the Son. Thus, we rejoice in the hope of sharing God's glory and in our suffering. Moreover, we experience the love of God through the gift of God, the Holy Spirit. In the experience of salvation, the three persons of the Trinity are involved. Gospel: John 16:12-15 The Spirit glorifies the Son who shares all with the Father. God the Father and God the Son possess the one truth. When Jesus ...

2329. Where Can I Go From Your Spirit?

Psalm 139:1-24

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Barbara G. Schmitz

... were born, who created our inmost parts, who knit us together in our mother's womb. "I will thank you because I am marvelously made; your words are wonderful, and I know it full well." The Psalmist gave thanks for the wonderful gift of being a human being. Today, we give thanks for the wonderful gift of N., his [her] life among us, his [her] love, wisdom, talents. It is right and proper to express our thanks over and over again to God for this unique person with whom we have had the privilege of knowing and ...

2330. Easter 2

John 20:19-23, Psalm 118:1-29, Psalm 150:1-6

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B. David Hostetter

... . We exult in the fellowship of the risen Monarch and live in hope of the final triumph of your rule. Amen. Prayer of Dedication We offer to you, O God, these tangible gifts, daily work, the hymns that we sing, the music that we make, the deeds of kindness done for others, the words of encouragement spoken in your name. Receive and sanctify our gifts to extend the power of your realm to the glory of Jesus Christ, your resurrected Son. Amen. Psalm 118:14-29 The LORD is my strength and my might; he has become ...

2331. Thanksgiving Day

Deuteronomy 26:1-15, John 6:25-59, Philippians 4:2-9, Psalm 100:1-5

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B. David Hostetter

... in mind. Universal thanksgiving to you, O God. Amen. PRAYER OF DEDICATION Not many of us, God of providence, produce what we can bring to you in a basket, but our financial gifts are also the fruit of our labors and we join with our neighbors in the support of this house of prayer. Receive whatever we bring through Jesus Christ your greatest gift to us. Amen. PSALM 100:1-5 Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth. Worship the LORD with gladness; come into his presence with singing. Know that the LORD ...

2332. Prayers for Christmas 2

Isaiah 62:1-12, Psalm 97:1-12, Titus 3:1-11, Luke 2:1-7, Luke 2:8-20

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B. David Hostetter

... would be sent like the shepherds to astonish others with the story of Jesus and the meaning of our salvation through his grace. Amen. Prayer Of Thanksgiving God in highest heaven, we give you thanks for the sending of Jesus Christ into our world to be a gift of peace, a person of peace, a prince of peace. Christ most lowly, we give thanks for your humble birth and gracious life, for salvation and the hope of eternal life. Spirit most holy, we thank you for the water of rebirth and the renewal of the Spirit ...

2333. When God Asks The Unreasonable

Genesis 22:1-19

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R. Robert Cueni

... are victimized by abusive and neglectful adults. The fate of many children is determined by the parent who simply concludes, "I didn't want to stay married for the sake of the children. I decided I wanted my freedom." Children are a gift from God, but unlike many other gifts, they are not intended for our amusement. Children cannot be treated as toys or used as vents for our anger. We have a responsibility for those lives. Parental joy emanates from seeing children learn and grow. Their lives are not ours ...

2334. As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us

Genesis 32:22-32

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Steve Burt

... in exercising forgiveness. To see the generosity, the sheer extravagance, of forgiveness, look at Jesus. Hanging there nailed to a cross, hard as it is to imagine, he says with his last breaths of life, "Father, forgive them. They know not what they do." Forgiveness -- unmerited, but necessary -- the dearest gift we can ever give. Or receive. Let us thank God for showing us such a ...

2335. Light From And For The East

Matthew 2:1-12

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Mark Radecke

... than the meandering of a star in the sky. Those who are knowledgeable about the Bible are consulted, and are able to provide the needed directions. And the Magi, thus informed, are able to complete their journey, worship the Christ child and offer to him their gifts. Is any of this making sense? What I am suggesting is that other religions not only prepare people, they actually lead people God-ward. But people need something more if their wanderings are to culminate as did the journey of the Magi. They need ...

2336. Praying To The Congregation

John 17:6-19

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Thomas Long

... the field, the heavy turning of the millstone grinding out the flour, the hands that deftly knead the dough, the loaves rising in the warm oven, the joy of table fellowship and, most of all, the hidden hand of Providence that bestows all of these things as good gifts. As we pray in the Spirit, then, we are being taught by the Spirit. As we reach out to God, God reaches out to us, and undergirding all prayer is communion with God. It is precisely this communion, this intimacy, with God that is the theme of ...

2337. Too Soon, Monsieurs, Too Soon?

Matthew 17:1-13

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Thomas Long

... Son of God. But the transfiguration story is more. Because it is a way of seeing the truth about Jesus Christ, it is also a lens through which we may see the truth about ourselves and others. This story gives us what can be called the gift of "transfiguration discernment." Just as recognizing the true identity of Jesus required a parting of the curtain so that the blessing of the baptismal past and the glory of the resurrection future could shimmer through the gloom of the present, the same is true when ...

2338. How Unexpected Can Christmas Be?

Matthew 24:36-51

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William B. Kincaid, III

... season since about this time last year. We bought our wrapping paper the week after Christmas last December. We have picked up gifts throughout the year as we have come across certain unique items that we might not be able to find anywhere else. One ... emptiness. Maybe it is the rush of it all. Maybe it is fighting the traffic. Maybe it is the sense of obligation too many gift-givers feel. Maybe it is the financial over-extension which adds pressure to the late-winter months. For whatever reason, we may find ...

2339. In The Flesh

John 1:1-18

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William B. Kincaid, III

... have frowned on dancing because of the slippery- slope argument that dancing surely will lead to other things that are even worse than dancing. At the root of this is the idea that physical expression is bad and should take a back seat to the higher and purer gifts of the mind and the soul. The Greek word behind flesh in this lesson is the same word Paul uses over and over to describe human nature in all its weakness and sin.1 In other words, when God became flesh God immediately became acquainted with all ...

2340. Advent 2

Matthew 3:1-12, Isaiah 11:1-16, Romans 14:1--15:13

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Russell F. Anderson

... years and his turning back to the church and a life of faith. Finally Father Jenco laid his hand on Anderson's head and pronounced absolution: "In the name of a gentle, loving God, you are forgiven." In the crucible of captivity the Holy Spirit had gifted Terry Anderson with an attitude toward life that leads to freedom the attitude of repentance. There is a theme that has been appearing with some regularity the past few years on the editorial pages of our newspaper and in periodicals: the theme is that we ...

2341. Ascension

Acts 1:1-11, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 24:36-49, Luke 24:50-53, Matthew 28:16-20

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Russell F. Anderson

... disciples shortly before he ascended. What promise? The Holy Spirit. We Americans are impatient people. We are reluctant to wait for what we want. We barge ahead and then become tired and discouraged when plans backfire. Jesus told his disciples to wait for the gift of the Holy Spirit, the power of the Spirit, without which their strength would soon flag. Waiting is necessary because it shows that the Lord is in control, not we ourselves. The apostles asked if God were going to restore the kingdom to Israel ...

2342. Easter 3

1 Peter 1:13-2:3, Acts 2:42-47, Luke 24:13-35

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Russell F. Anderson

... in. The night is suggestive of mystery, uncertainty, isolation and finality. As the darkness sets in, we have but to invite the Lord to spend the night with us. Blessed bread. Jesus took the bread, blessed and broke it (v. 31). Bread is truly blessed because it is a gift of God, a token of God's love and care for his children. When we take the bread and bless its giver, the One who is the Bread of Life, that bread is truly holy, like manna from heaven. An ordinary meal can have a sacramental quality, if we ...

2343. Easter 6

Acts 8:9-25, 1 Peter 3:8-22, Acts 17:16-34, John 14:15-31

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Russell F. Anderson

... . He will pray to the Father to send them another Counselor (to take the place of Jesus), referred to as the Spirit of Truth. Those who do not believe cannot receive the Spirit. Jesus speaks of the Spirit as both a present possession and a future gift. Those who keep Christ's commandments will experience the love of the Father and the Son in their lives. Gospel: John 15:1-8 Jesus uses the analogy of the grapevine stem with its radiating branches to illustrate that the believer can stay alive only through ...

2344. Epiphany 4

1 Corinthians 1:18--2:5, Micah 6:1-8, Matthew 5:1-12

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Russell F. Anderson

... They are bereft. They are persecuted. Not exactly a felicitous state of being. Happiness is based in circumstances; the root of the word "happy" is hap, which means chance. When chance goes our way we may be happy but not necessarily blessed. To be blessed is a gift which God bestows on his own, a state of inward joy and peace, independent of what is or is not going on in our lives. PREACHING POSSIBILITIES Lesson 1: Micah 6:1-8 1. Sermon Title: Walking Small. Sermon Angle: You are probably aware of the two ...

2345. Epiphany 7

Mt 5:38-48 · 1 Cor 3:10-11, 16-23 · Lev 19:1-2, 9-18 · Ps 119:33-40 · Ps 71 · Ps 62

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Russell F. Anderson

... . Yet he was being loved unconditionally. Grandpa paused in his passage through death's door, not wanting to leave such love behind. Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, he was much better, able to sit up, take nourishment and interact with family. The extension of his life was a gift of love. On New Year's Eve his spirit was received into the realm of love divine. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 119:33-40: "Turn my heart to your decrees ..." (v. 36); Psalm 71: "But for me it is good to be near God ...

2346. Epiphany 8

Mt 6:24-34 · 1 Cor 4:1-13 · Is 49:8-18 · Ps 131

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Russell F. Anderson

... that he should be judged by humans, only the verdict of God mattered. In fact, human beings should leave the judgments to the Lord, who will bring to light the hidden purposes of the heart. One should also refrain from boasting because everything good is a gift of God. Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34 In this section of the Sermon On The Mount Jesus lifts up the necessity of single minded service of God: one cannot serve two masters. The Lord urges his listeners to trust in God completely. This would release them ...

2347. Epiphany Of Our Lord

Mt 2:1-12 · Eph 3:1-12 · Is 60:1-6, 9 · Ps 72

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Russell F. Anderson

... Roman Catholic: Isaiah 60:1-6 · Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 · Matthew 2:1-12 Episcopal: Isaiah 60:1-6, 9 · Ephesians 3:1-12 · Matthew 2:1-12 Lutheran: Isaiah 60:1-6 · Ephesians 3:2-12 · Matthew 2:1-12 Seasonal Theme: Gifts of God's Spirit Theme For The Day: The Gift Of Guidance. The Magi were guided to the Christ by the light of the star. We are guided to our eternal destiny by the light of the Holy Spirit. Suggested Sermon Text: Matthew 2:1-12 Suggested Sermon Title: God's Guiding Spirit COMMENTARY Lesson ...

2348. Lent 5

John 11:1-16, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Romans 8:1-17, John 11:17-37, John 11:38-44

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Russell F. Anderson

... this present age goes something like this: I demand my rights! Give me what I have coming! They want what they feel they have earned. Paul reminds us of the danger of demanding our rights, insisting on our wages. "The wages of sin is death but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord" (v. 23). Gospel: John 11:1-45 "The one whom you love is sick" (v. 3). This brief statement makes clear that there is no logical connection between illness and God's favor. When illness and other misfortune ...

2349. The Meaning of Pentecost

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... by John the Baptist in the river Jordan. Likewise, the church has taught that God imparts the Spirit through Christian baptism. Sometimes the number seven combines with the preceding symbols. Seven represents the number of completion, the length of our week. In the Christian Church, this number represents the sevenfold gifts of the Spirit. These gifts of the Spirit are variously represented as seven doves, seven tongues of flame or seven drops of water.

2350. Proper 21

Matthew 21:23-27, Matthew 21:28-32, Exodus 17:1-7, Ezekiel 18:1-32, Philippians 2:1-11

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Russell F. Anderson

... . To gain this love, he earned a great deal of money in the commodities market and presented it to his father on his birthday. Adam had lost a lot of money on a failed business and Cal's gift would make up the difference. In so doing, he hoped to earn his father's love. When his father rejected his gift, Cal lashed out at Aaron. Cal knew a horrible truth that would shatter his brother. He discovered that their mother was not dead, as they were told, but that she ran a brothel in a nearby town. Cal brought ...

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