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2351. Reflections On the Sacred Head

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Glenn E. Ludwig

... journey of discovery. We discover that happiness cannot be made or bought. We discover that peace is a gift. We discover that peace is a gift. We discover that life holds wonder and love and joy ... because the journey doesn't end at the cross. We don't like to stop here very long. But we must, for only by that cross, can we know forgiveness and restoration and renewal and grace. Lord, let us never, never outlive our love for thee. Amen.

2352. On The Cross-Road

John 7:45--8:11

Sermon

Glenn E. Ludwig

... rent from the tenants he left in charge. It is a simple story, somewhat gruesome in its detail, but it tells us something about God. These three servants were beaten and thrown out. So, the landowner decided to send his son and the son gets killed. Let's stop right there -- what's the point? The story doesn't make much sense, does it? Why would anyone in his right mind, after having sent three servants in a row all of whom get beaten up, why would any loving father send his son after seeing what happened ...

2353. The Divine Advocacy

John 16:5-16

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Maurice A. Fetty

... given up on humankind. Instead, by his Spirit, he intends to be man's advocate, his counselor and helper. This was in keeping with what Jesus earlier had told them, as recorded by John's gospel. Physically, he was going away. But their movement would not be stopped by his death. Instead, by his resurrected and living Spirit, he would convict the world of sin and lead them into all truth. Just as the Incarnation had been evidence of God's forbearing love for the world, so would the coming of the Spirit be a ...

2354. Not Yet Quitting Time

Luke 21:5-38

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Larry R. Kalajainen

... us" (2 Thessalonians 3:6), he tells them. He's not speaking about lazy people in general. He's speaking particularly to people who, probably because they were lazy people to begin with, are using the hope of the soon return of Christ as an excuse to stop working and sponge off the rest of the Christian community. He exhorts them to straighten up, get back to work, and follow his own example and teaching which was, "If you don't work, you don't eat." And his concluding remark on this subject is "Brothers ...

2355. Life's Final Flight

2 Kings 2:1-18

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... in this life, and this life only, where our decision is made to be saved or lost. In the southeast, we have a saying, "You can't go to heaven or hell without changing planes in Atlanta." The truth is, when you leave on this final flight, there is no stopping in Atlanta, or any place else. If you have a ticket, paid for by Jesus, you go straight to heaven! A Christian never needs to be concerned about winding up at the wrong destination. You can be sure, now, of heaven. One of the early heroes and martyrs of ...

2356. When Life Seems Out Of Control

2 Samuel 18:1-18

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Timothy J. Smith

... died in battle that one day. There seemed no other way to resolve this conflict; it was a battle to the finish, notwithstanding David's words to deal gently with his son. With Absalom dead, the horn blew, and the battle was over. The fighting stopped as Absalom's remaining soldiers escaped. After experiencing pain in our lives, we are able to show a sensitivity to others going through similar pain in ways no one else can. With this heightened sensitivity we can help others avoid the pitfalls that we have ...

2357. You Can Be Well Fed

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

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Michael B. Brown

... young lady, she was not much of a realist. I note that because one of her goals was to make me as skinny as she was. Following a trip to a church conference at Lake Junaluska, North Carolina, I made the mistake of telling her that I had stopped at the Biltmore Dairy Bar in Asheville and had eaten vanilla ice cream. "Why did you do that?" she raged. "You should've ordered frozen yogurt!" "I tried, but they wouldn't let me," I answered honestly. She was obviously dumbfounded. "I don't believe that," she said ...

2358. Easter 3

Revelation 5:1-14, Acts 9:1-19a, John 21:1-14

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John R. Brokhoff

... 9:1-6 (7-20) The conversion of Paul on the road to Damascus. This is the first of three Lukan accounts of Paul's conversion from hostility to support of Christ and the church. It is a key incident in the life of the early church. The risen Christ stops Paul in his tracks and enlists him as an apostle. It was a dramatic and radical change in Paul's life, from a persecutor to a propagator of the church. Christ comes to him as light which blinds him. He does not see that opposition to the church is persecution ...

2359. Easter 4

Revelation 7:9-17, Acts 13:13-52, Acts 9:32-43, John 10:22-42

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John R. Brokhoff

... this Lesson has a vision of Jesus, the Lamb of God. If you were in heaven now, you would see Jesus and his activity. Because of the resurrection, Jesus is alive and working in heaven. People need to know that Jesus is not dead but alive, that he did not stop his work when he left earth but is busy serving even now. Sermon: What Jesus is doing in heaven, according to the text. a. He is seated with God on a throne of glory v. 11. b. He washed his people of their sins v. 14. c. Like a shepherd ...

2360. Easter 5

Jn 13:31-35 · Acts 11:1-18; 13:44-52; 14:21-27 · Rev 21:1-6 · Ps 148

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John R. Brokhoff

... : The gospel is as big as the world. a. It fulfills prophecy 13:47. b. It obeys Christ's command "Go and make disciples..." c. It corresponds to the cross "And I, if I be lifted up..." Epistle: Acts 14:21-27 1. Don't stop now! Need: Christians frequently stumble after the first blush of success. Once a good beginning has been made we need to press on with the work of nurture, discipline, encouragement, and mutual growth. 1. Paul and Barnabas made a good beginning. a. They started congregations throughout ...

2361. Easter 6

Jn 14:15-31; Acts 15:22-29, 16:6-15; Rev 21:22--22:5

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John R. Brokhoff

... enforced peace through arms. Christ's peace is a gift resulting from a oneness based on love. When two are one, there is no opportunity for friction or estrangement. Epistle: Acts 16:9-15 1. Come (v. 9). Paul had every intention to preach in Asia Minor, but he was stopped in his tracks by the Holy Spirit. One night in a vision he saw a man who begged, "Come to Macedonia and help us." God closed a door for Paul but at the same time he opened another door to Philippi. The truth is that whenever God closes a ...

2362. Epiphany 3

Lk 4:14-21 · 1 Cor 12:12-31a · Isa 61:1-6 · Neh 8:1-10 · Ps 19

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John R. Brokhoff

... the custom of going to the synagogue each sabbath. The way he was raised, continued in adulthood. 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 ask what he should read nor did he ask where the passage ...

2363. Epiphany 5

1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-13, Luke 5:1-11

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John R. Brokhoff

... 's sure salvation depends on it if you hold fast to faith in the Gospel. 2. Received (v. 3). Where does one get the truth of God, the Gospel? Paul says he received it from his Hebraic forefathers, from Peter, and James, the brother of Jesus. Have you ever stopped to consider that the faith you have was given to you? It came from the church pastors, missionaries, teachers, and parents. If it were not for them we would not be Christians. As we have received the Gospel, we have the joy of passing it on to the ...

2364. Lent 2

Philippians 3:12-4:1, Genesis 15:1-18, Luke 13:31-35, Jeremiah 26:1-24

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John R. Brokhoff

... bad. There is some good in the worst of us. 2. Must (v. 33). Jesus refuses to be scared of Herod. He will not flee. His position is based on the conviction that he has a work to do and a mission to fill and no enemy is going to stop him. He knows his end will not be in Herod's jurisdiction, for he is sure that his death will occur in Jerusalem which has killed other prophets. Jesus has a sense of destiny and this erases any fear he might have of even his worst opponents. 3. How (v ...

2365. The Lenten Season

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John R. Brokhoff

... and chancel. Often the altar cross was veiled in violet as a reminder of the penitential character of the season. In keeping with this somber mood, the "Alleluia" and the "Gloria in Excelsis" were omitted from the liturgy. Weddings during Lent were forbidden. Organs were stopped. Public entertainment was outlawed. Often royalty during Lent dressed in black. Lent was a time to be sorry for one's sin. It was also a time for the re-living of the sufferings of Christ. When one's Savior is on his way to death ...

2366. Proper 5

Lk 7:11-17 · Gal 1:11-24 · 1 Ki 17:17-24

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John R. Brokhoff

... man. Luke 7:11-17 Jesus raises a widow's son in Nain. Only Luke tells us of Jesus' raising the widow's son at Nain. It is a dramatic story. Jesus interrupts a funeral procession to a cemetery. Feeling sorry for the mother who lost her only child, he stops the procession and raises the youth by the simple use of words. Apparently, there was no other reason for doing it. No one requested him to do it. There was no expression of faith in him. By his words of life, the mother is comforted and the people are ...

2367. Face To Face

John 14:1-4

Eulogy

Barbara G. Schmitz

... heaven. The voice said: "This is my beloved Son, listen to him!" His approaching death did not change one fact, but rather confirmed it: Jesus was the Messiah, the chosen son of God. The transfiguration marks that critical moment in Jesus' life when he stopped looking back to his beginnings, and began to face forward to the cross and his death, hurrying forward into the arms that would welcome him at the other end. Such a critical moment, a transfiguration, occurs in our lives. It is that precarious moment ...

2368. Lent 2

Luke 13:31-35

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Dennis Koch

... Color Purple Suggested Hymns Jesus, Refuge Of The Weary Lord, Thee I Love With All My Heart O Jesus, Joy Of Loving Hearts "Take Up Your Cross," The Savior Said Lent 2 Jesus followed your plan, Lord, although people tried to deter him. First, Herod tried to stop him. Then, many others took their turn along the way. The words leveled at Jesus havea familiar ring. Be careful! Are you sure you want to do that? What will people think? But Jesus followed your plan, Lord. He knew who to listen to for guidance ...

2369. The Power of Faith

Luke 7:1-10

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... rather unlikely candidates! Prostitutes and lepers, Tax collectors, party people, and occupation soldiers. This is not what our list of the "chosen" would look like. Lord, it is a good thing you do the choosing! Our "list" would be more restricted. Your kingdom did not stop growing when we became a part of it! We are invited to be a blessing to others. We are invited to share the joy of your kingdom as it unfolds everywhere! It is exciting to witness the discovery of faith in the most "unlikely" people ...

2370. Easter Sunday

John 20:1-9

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... fear. Our reaction would have been very much the same! Some people are still fleeing. The impact of the empty tomb upon the world is still sending ripples throughout history. Something fearfully wonderful happened on that first Easter morning. The followers of Jesus stopped fleeing and their fear changed into faith. Gracious Lord, enable us to see that the hope of humanity begins with the empty tomb. Transform every part of our being from fear to faith. Mold our lives around the promise of the resurrection ...

2371. Need Help Removing That Roadblock?

Exodus 13:17--14:31

Sermon

Steve Burt

... try, we're defeated." Like the man at the roadblock, the Hebrews turn to prayer. O God, we're following your calling for us, but there's a roadblock -- the huge Red Sea. Please move it? (Of course, they don't really expect that kind of help.) Now stop and think about that request. The Red Sea isn't the real roadblock, is it? The real roadblock shows up in their conversations. It's the self-doubts; it's the temptation to abandon the calling, the dream. It's the temptation to exchange the seeming security of ...

2372. The Baptist's Prophecy

Matthew 3:1-12

Sermon

Mark Radecke

... , frozen fast to the ice. And for all your flapping, flailing, and crying you are unable to free yourself. The coming one of the Baptist's prophecy is the Righteous and Almighty, crossing the ice with driftwood club and steel knife in hand. When he comes to you he will stop. He will examine you and judge you. If you are found wanting (and you will be!) he will bash your brains out with the club, hack you from the ice, ram you into a burlap sack and leave behind a lake studded with a pair of red stumps. In ...

2373. Light From And For The East

Matthew 2:1-12

Sermon

Mark Radecke

... homeland -- possibly Persia, modern-day Iran -- to Jerusalem. That is, their native faith and instinct bring them a long way in the right direction. But then they must do that thing that males -- ancient as well as modern, I think -- hate the most: They must stop to ask directions! "Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews?" Herod summons the chief priests and scribes and they provide the answer: Bethlehem. "Hunger for God is a common human trait and deserves respect wherever it is found,"1 ...

2374. Whispering The Lyrics

John 14:15-31

Sermon

Thomas Long

... . Carter, suppose when you are President, you get into a situation where the laws of the United States are in conflict with what you understand to be the will of God. Which will you follow, the laws of the state or the commandments of God?" Carter stopped, looked up, and blinked into the bright Georgia sun, obviously turning the question over in his mind. Then, perhaps still "in the Spirit on the Lord's Day," perhaps with the Spirit gently whispering the lyrics of the gospel into his ears, he turned toward ...

2375. Facing Up To Temptation

Matthew 4:1-11

Sermon

Thomas Long

... a part off-stage. I was the sound effects person. When the script called for knocking at the door, I rapped two sticks together. When the phone was supposed to ring, I touched the wires together on the battery operated bell, watching carefully so that I would stop just as the actor picked up the receiver. We worked hard on that play. The director was a young woman who taught English at the school, a new addition to the faculty, and she poured herself into us and into the play. In the afternoons when school ...

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