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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Maurice A. Fetty
... miserly heart of the poor. It is not often said, but it is nevertheless true, that the poor can be as greedy, as selfish, as in love with money as the rich. Greed is no respecter of persons. A church I know has a clothes closet where it gives away used clothing ... is an example not only for the rich, but also for the poor. Very often the poor attempt to excuse themselves from sharing and loving, but there is no such excuse in the Bible. God can bless the gifts of the poor as well as the rich. The disciples ...
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Michael B. Brown
... would want to be treated, we tend to be treated beautifully. 3 -- Always be willing to cry for others and laugh at yourself. 4 -- Never let a day pass without doing something to make life better for somebody. 5 -- Never let a day pass without telling someone you love them, and if at all possible, back that word up with a hug. 6 -- Be quick to praise and slow to criticize. 7 -- If you are angry at someone, pray for him/her twice a day. 8 -- Spend time laughing and playing with children. They truly are life ...
2353. Epiphany 2
John 2:1-11, Psalm 36:1-12
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B. David Hostetter
... , the offerings we bring have been earned in a variety of jobs. It is our intention that all our work should serve your purposes for all your people. Use these gifts to serve many people in many ways; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. PSALM 36:5-10 Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains, your judgments are like the great deep; you save humans and animals alike, O LORD. How precious is your steadfast ...
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William B. Kincaid, III
... is easy to see how transformation is necessary in order for us to live with all who have been included by God's love. Baptism is not about being incorporated into the body with no intention of living and working with the other members of the body. ... comes with a vocation, and it is not a burden. When seen through the lens of baptism, our work is a joyful response to the love we have experienced. Garrison Keillor tells the story of Larry the Sad Boy. Larry the Sad Boy was saved twelve times, which is an all- ...
2355. Proper 5
Genesis 12:1-8, Hosea 5:1-15, Hosea 6:1-6, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 9:18-26, Romans 4:1-25
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Russell F. Anderson
... did Abraham 2. How did Abraham obtain God's blessing? he believed God he obeyed God he persevered in hope 3. Because Abraham was faithful, he was a font of blessing for others Lesson 1: Hosea 5:15--6:6 Sermon Title: Levels Of Loyalty. Sermon Angle: God's love and loyalty is as dependable and life-giving as the spring rains, according to Hosea (v. 3). The loyalty of God's people for their Lord is quite another thing; ephemeral as the morning dew on a summer's day (v. 4). The loyalty and faithfulness of God ...
2356. Easter Day
John 20:10-18, John 20:1-9, Colossians 3:1-17, Acts 10:23b-48
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Russell F. Anderson
... who find death in life but in the sanctuary are those who discover life in death. Be warned! Those in the sanctuary must not look down their noses in judgment on the revelers. We are not better than they. Our challenge is to celebrate life in such joy and love that they will be attracted to our party. The Christ who turned water into wine and transformed death into a dance is the life of the party that has no end. All are invited. WORSHIP RESOURCES Psalm Of The Day: Psalm 118 "I shall not die but live" (v ...
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Thomas Peterson
... and see! Lots of important things in life can never be known and enjoyed except through four key words. 1.) Love. It is certain that we cannot know anything of the rich rewards love brings without continuing in it, one step after the other. The history of love gives us countless examples that love is a strong master, and we are to be its servants, prisoners, disciples. Only then can love return to us its marvels and mysteries. After being faithful to its demands, we are able to make comparisons. A common ...
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J. B. Quisenberry
... : O sing to the Lord a new song, for the Lord has done marvelous things! God's right hand and holy arm have gotten the victory. P: The Lord has declared victory, and has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations. L: The Lord has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel. P: All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God. L: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; P: Break forth into joyous song and sing praises! L: Sing praises to the Lord with the ...
2359. Christ The King
John 18:28-40, 2 Samuel 23:1-7, Daniel 7:1-14, Revelation 1:1-3, Revelation 1:4-8
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Russell F. Anderson
... ), who interceded before the throne of God. Both the beginning and ending of this passage stress the eternal nature of God: "the one who is, who was and who is to come" (v. 4b); then, "I am Alpha and Omega...." The Christ is referred to as the One who loves us and freed us from our sins, making us a kingdom of priests. This Jesus is coming in glory and all those who have rejected him will lament when they see his kingly power. Gospel: John 18:33-37 Jesus is brought before Pontius Pilate's judgment seat. He ...
2360. Christmas 1
Isaiah 61:10–62:3, Luke 2:21-40, Galatians 3:23–4:7, Colossians 3:12-21
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Russell F. Anderson
... dress for success but the Bible instructs us how to be clothed for salvation. Outline: 1. The importance of being dressed properly for the occasion. 2. The world teaches how to dress to get yourself noticed. 3. The Bible teaches the importance of being clothed with faith, love, and so forth. 4. Rejoice! God has clothed us with the garment of salvation (v. 10). Epistle: Galatians 4:4-7 1. Sermon Title: Under The Law. Sermon Angle: Paul takes pains to point out that God's Son was born under the law so that he ...
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Donald Dotterer
... wasn't able to get everything for them, but I let them know the value of things." Her method of childrearing was that of love and religion. On Sunday morning, Mrs. McDonald would take her family to church in the morning and remain there all day. "I'm a ... can go on. We can start over again, no matter what has happened to us. Such is the condition of mercy, such is the condition of love which God has granted to us in living. It is one of the conditions that must be present for us to find happiness in living. ...
Children's Sermon
Wesley T. Runk
... God a lot. He has done many wonderful things for us. But the Bible also teaches us that if we love God, then we must also love one another. My "y" loves my "e" and my "I" is just wild about my "b." Each of the letters in my typewriter love each other because they know that they all belong to one another and it takes all of them to make words. You love God, and because you love God, you must also love all the children of God who are people like you are sitting with today, your playmates and the people that ...
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Erskine White
... Even when he was waist deep in destruction, Pastor Rinkart was able to lift his sights to a higher plane. He kept his mind on God's love when the world was filled with hate. He kept his mind on God's promises of heaven when the earth was a living hell. Can we not ... us eager to give as much or more kindness in return. Do not let us become so familiar with friends and family and loved ones that we take their thoughtfulness for granted. Help us to notice and give thanks each day for the many people who bless ...
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John M. Braaten
... be. But how will the future deal with you? And how could any words help you cope with all the possibilities for good or ill? I could give you some good advice, like "Keep the tender art of romance alive in your marriage by constantly saying, 'I love you,' in word and deed. And, keep the bridges of communication in good working order by taking the time to explore the depth of each other's personality. And, be sure to mature together, not only by developing a hearty sense of humor, but also by developing ...
Children's Sermon
... us anyway even when we don't feel very good about ourselves. Our verse says something else. It says that anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love. What do you think that means? (Let them respond.) I think it means that we need to start loving other people even when they aren't so lovable because God loves us when we aren't so loveable. That's not an easy thing to do. This toy may be ready for the trash, but people never are even though they look like it! It means when we see someone who ...
2366. Proper 21
Luke 16:19-31, Psalm 146:1-10, Amos 6:1-7, Joel 2:18-27, 1 Timothy 6:11-21
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George Bass
... Robert Louis Stevenson wrote, "The world is so full of a number of things, I'm sure we should all be as happy as kings." 2. The quest for luxury may very well be all-consuming and self-consuming. It may not allow us time for others, even loved ones, let alone the poor. 3. The evil dimension of luxury is that it lulls us into living for ourselves, for enjoying what we have without any positive contributions to the world. 4. Christians are called to a positive response to Jesus Christ, by which they serve God ...
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James Garrett
... The newspaper fluttered to the floor. Then my father did two things I could not remember him ever doing before. He cried, and he hugged me. It felt so good to be close to my father, to see his tears, to feel his hug, to hear him say that he loved me. “It was easier with my mother and little brother. We shared things we had been keeping secret for so many years. “Then one day I turned around, and God was there. Apparently, God does things in his own way and at his own hour. “But the important thing is ...
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John M. Braaten
... this is often the way God chooses to work in this world. These are the methods by which God's purposes are carried out. Now they knew. God does not save us from suffering and death. God saves us through them. This fallen, sinful world was brought back into the loving embrace of God through the sufferings and death of Jesus, God's own Son. We wonder, "What does this mean?" Then we recall that when we were baptized, the imprint of the cross was made on us as a sign that we would not only share in the power of ...
Eulogy
W. George Easson
... gives confidence that the one who is gone from us is now in a more creative and fulfilling situation than we could provide; that he is in the care of hands more omnipotent than the ones which have served until now, and that he is under the shadow of a love even more appealing. For this, we have the comfort and the glory of the faithfulness of our Lord. "In my Father's house are many rooms," Jesus said. "I go to prepare a place for you." Up to the time of Christ, all people thought there were two worlds ...
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Brett Blair
... elder brother in the story of the prodigal son. It seems like both of these young men have always gotten bad press and therefore a bad reputation. We have been impressed with the f ct that the rich young ruler was seemingly so near to the Kingdom, but alas his love of money kept him out. We see him as a moral coward, a man who lacked commitment. And the implication is that had we been in his shoes that day, certainly this story would have had a much different ending. But the fact is that there are a lot of ...
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Ron Lavin
... lacking in understanding of his point of view. That complicated the problem further. He felt rootless. When his best friend, also a troubled youth, committed suicide, the boy said that life was meaningless. He experienced an incapacity for real attachment. He said he wanted love, but he rejected it whenever it was offered, for fear that he would be dumped. He felt deserted. He felt immobilized. He couldn't go on because he had not felt the affirmation of anyone. He had to grow into the feeling of approval ...
Eulogy
Carl B. Rife
... bring something good out of it." Already you have caught a glimpse of some of the good that has come about: the outpouring of love by family and friends, the drawing closer of your family, parents and children talking to each other in ways they never have before. What ... for a moment deny the burden of grief in this hour. It is a good grief because it comes directly from your great love for Tina. But at the same time, be assured that God makes his greatest strength accessible to you for meeting the grief. It ...
Eulogy
Palmer L. Gedde
... ? I make it only for one reason. We are gathered here today in memory of a man who, for most of his life, had a god of his own making. But in the last weeks and months of his life he came to know the true God: the God of love, the God of promise, the God of hope and joy in Jesus Christ. And he confessed Christ, and accepted Christ, and received the blessed Sacrament, and prayed, and gave thanks - even in the midst of his illness and pain. When __________ died, he died claiming a promise. "I am the ...
2374. Giving
Mark 12:41-44
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Brett Blair
... 've never given any of them a cent so why should I give anything to you." He had never given of himself therefore he never gave of his resources. Giving is an outgrowth. It is the inevitable result of the warmed heart. As we surrender ourselves to God and to loving our neighbor then we will want to give not only ourselves but our goods to him and to his church. We have put the cart before the horse. We say in the church: I give, therefore I am a Christian. Friends, it’s just the reverse. It is because I ...
Children's Sermon
Brett Blair
... them, I want you to go to them and hug them and come right back. If your mom or dad is not here, then go hug the person who brought you here. As the children return and are getting settled: I have another question for you, "Do you truly love your mom and dad?" (response) Then, I want you to go to them and hug them and come right back. If they pause and look at you a bit dumb-founded, urge them on. Go on! As they return and before they get settled again: Now wait, before you sit ...
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