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2351. Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:1-11, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, 2 Corinthians 6:3-13, Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:19-24

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Paul A. Laughlin

... . Amen Prayer of Confession Most patient and loving God, we confess our continual failure to look objectively at ourselves and our lives, to see what is wrong there and to do something positive to change. Forgive us our persistence in sin, toward you and others; touch our hearts that we may repent and turn to you in a commitment that is serious and heart-felt. Grant us your grace and peace through Christ, in whose name we pray. Amen Second Lesson: 2 Corinthians 5:20b--6:2 (3-10) Theme: Reconciliation that ...

2352. Easter 4

Acts 4:1-22, 1 John 3:11-24, John 10:1-21

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Paul A. Laughlin

... out of love. People: LET US THEREFORE WORSHIP THIS GOD OF LOVE, NOT JUST WITH THE WORDS OF OUR LIPS, BUT WITH THE TRUTH OF OUR DEEDS AS WELL. Collect O God of love, who have commanded us to love you and one another in deed as well as word, touch our hearts with a measure of your compassion; that our own love may not be empty expressions and hollow claims, but real and true and effective. In the name of Jesus we love and we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession God of loving kindness, we confess with the deepest ...

2353. Pentecost

Ezekiel 37:1-14, Acts 2:1-13, Acts 2:14-41, John 15:18--16:4, John 16:5-16

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Paul A. Laughlin

... in mission for the world. In his name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession God of comforting Spirit, we confess to you our tendency to feel deserted, alone and helpless, as though Jesus had forsaken us completely, leaving us lost and disoriented. Forgive us our dispirited condition, O God. So touch us with your Spirit that we shall receive not only a sense of direction, but also strength for the journey into mission to which Christ calls us. In his holy name we pray. Amen

2354. Proper 7

2 Samuel 5:1-5, 2 Samuel 5:6-16, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2, Mark 4:35-41

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Paul A. Laughlin

... name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Compassionate God, we confess to you our many trespasses, which by rights should estrange us from you forever. That which we should do, we fail to do; and we continually do what we ought not. Forgive us, we pray. Touch us again with your grace and your Spirit, so that our works may again reflect your action and presence in our lives. In Christ we pray. Amen Gospel: Mark 4:35-41 Theme: The puzzling identity of Jesus Exegetical Note Mark constructs his narrative of this ...

2355. Proper 8

2 Samuel 6:1-23, 2 Corinthians 8:1-15, Mark 5:21-43

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Paul A. Laughlin

... Note This account of David’s bringing of the ark to Jerusalem reveals two very different sides of Jahweh’s power, both of which are well documented in the Old Testament. On the one hand, the well-meaning Uzzah is killed because he touched the ark; on the other, Obededom and his household were blessed by its presence. The whole story is reminiscent of Rudolf Otto’s contention that "the Holy" is a mystery that is at once compellingly attractive and fearsomely dangerous. Popular religion tends to ...

2356. Proper 18

Proverbs 2:1-22, Mark 7:31-37, James 1:19-27

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Paul A. Laughlin

... claims are, after the model and message of Christ. In his name we pray. Amen Gospel: Mark 7:31-37 Theme: Proclaiming the incredible Exegetical Note This is one of two miracle stories unique to Mark, both of which describe healings by means of physical touch rather than the more typical spoken word. The point of the story for Mark appears not to be to signal Messiahship or an inbreaking Kingdom, but to underscore the astonishment of the disciples, who still do not understand their master’s person or powers ...

2357. God's Blessings

2 Corinthians 9:6-15

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James Wilson

... the Gospel of Christ around the world today. Leader: But always let us remember our God who has blessed us so richly. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, the ways You have blessed us seem to number greater than the stars. You have touched every facet of our lives and made us whole. We give You our loving thanks, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, when we look at the mountains or the vast Great Plains or for that matter just around our houses or neighborhoods, so often ...

2358. Looking Ahead with Hope

John 1:43-51

Sermon

... and the ignorant. Men of all classes, all walks of life gladly went after this man from Nazareth. When his golden voice was lifted in teachings that are unmatched by any voice in history, they listened with eager anticipation. When his hands reached out to touch those that were sick, there was healing power. All whom he contacted were concerned about Jesus. Then came the inevitable question, "Who is this man? Who are his people? Where did he come from? What is his background?" And when they were told that ...

2359. Which Self Are You?

Genesis 2:4-25

Sermon

Louis H. Valbracht

... pretentious usurpers of the throne of our personality. Living as a son of God depends upon our seeing through the spurious claims of these other selves and keeping the true self in place in our lives. This truth of the Word of God touches two kinds of persons. First, there is the discouraged, disappointed, depressed person who is constantly dissatisfied with himself and his Christian growth. The second is the complacent, the smug, the pious, the self-righteous, the self-satisfied - say, perhaps for a moment ...

2360. Zechariah

Drama

Charles L. Koester

... , for your prayer is heard and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son and you shall call his name John. This will be joy and delight to you and many more will be glad because he is born. He will be one of God’s great men; he will touch neither wine nor strong drink and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit from the moment of his birth. He will turn many of Israel’s children to the Lord their God. He will go out before God in the spirit of Elijah to reconcile fathers and children and ...

2361. Joseph

Drama

Charles L. Koester

... Joses, Jude, Simeon, and two sisters. We were a poor family, but deeply devout. It was my duty to see that my sons were brought up in the full knowledge of the scriptures. Your society seems to think it is a mother’s job. I taught Jesus to touch the little wooden box of papyrus, the "Mazuzah," that was fastened to our doorpost on which was written the "Shema"; "Hear, O Israel, the Lord your God is One God." He heard the Kaddish Prayer that was repeated several times in each of our Synagogue Services: "May ...

2362. Broken Bread, Shared Cup

Sermon

Leonard H. Budd

... Christian by your words, and deeds, and faith. Not by ceremonies or argument! The breaking of the bread is the willing of God that we care for more than self. The drinking deeply of the cup is the willing of God that life is more than what is seen and touched. That was the lesson in the upper room in simple things of spirit. Do not let it be ritual to you except that it speaks of God’s love for you and your love for one another. Let the word or song or act be reminder that Jesus lives - through ...

2363. OUR LORD DELIVERED UP

Sermon

E. Jerry Walker

... palace of the high priest." Nicodemus frowned. That was near from where he had come, across the valley in the upper city. What could they be doing with him there? "How did they take him?" Nicodemus asked. "Easily," a Sadducee lawyer answered, just the touch of a sneer in the smile that acknowledged his own cleverness as the others restrained their amusement. Nicodemus was aware of the implication of the Sadducee’s manner, but tonight he did not care. Even the slight chuckles of appreciation of the others ...

2364. OUR LORD TORMENTED

Sermon

E. Jerry Walker

... protest. Pilate was not oblivious to the subtle smirk on the faces of the priests. Now there could be no doubt. They were out to get him. If he released the man, charged with treason, he’d hear from Rome. If he condemned him - he might touch off rebellion, and that would bring the anger of Rome. "He stirs up the people," the lawyer from the Sanhedrin was shouting above the crowd, "teaching throughout all Judea, from Galilee even to this place." "Galilee?" Pilate said. "Yes. He is a Galilean, come here to ...

2365. OUR LORD RISEN

Sermon

E. Jerry Walker

... toes she lifted down several of the jars, uncovered them, smelled the variety of scents they offered. Making her choice, she took the selected jars to the table, quickly took down a large pottery bowl, and began to mix the spices - aloes and precious spikenard, a touch of frankincense and calamus, and the whole of it given a rich headiness with a generous portion of myrrh. Later, when the widow Mary and her son returned, the room was heavy with the scent of her labors, but neither spoke of it. Many gathered ...

2366. Christmas: A Family Service

Drama

Ruthanne Cochran

... decorated and loaded with gifts of love, may our lives bring happiness to others and may we bear God’s gift of love to all - regardless of race, color, or belief. The Prayer Mother: Let us pray: As we celebrate Christmas this year may our home be touched with its beauty and joy. Older Daughter: May we know more of time peace given to the world by the Christ Child. Young Son: Bless all mothers and fathers and families all over the world. Young Daughter: Help us all to be kind and good. Older Son ...

2367. HERE O MY LORD, I SEE THEE FACE TO FACE

John 6:1-15

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John W. Rilling

... here exhibited before our wondering and adoring gaze. "The Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister and give his life a ransom for many." No wonder in gratitude men have sung Here, O my Lord, I see thee face to face; Here would I touch and handle things unseen; Here grasp with firmer hand eternal grace, And all my weariness upon thee lean. Here would I feed upon the bread of God, Here drink with thee the royal wine of heaven; Here would I lay aside each earthly load, Here taste afresh the ...

2368. Crowned With Victory

John 14:15-31

Sermon

O. Garfield Beckstrand, II

... a practical man who doesn’t accept anything without proof, what do you say?" Thomas replies, "I wasn’t in the Upper Room when Jesus appeared the first time. I found it difficult to believe what the others told me. I was ashamed of myself as he asked me to touch his wounded feet, to feel his nail-pierced hands, and to see where the spear stabbed his side. It was Jesus, and I was ashamed." We could go on and on, but the reports are all the same. "Jesus Christ came back to life and called us by name ...

2369. In Christ the Gospel Is Made Known

Romans 16:1-27

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James Wilson

... . Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often we have taken for granted the wonderful gift that Christmas represents, and sometimes we have even gone so far as to feel we actually deserve Your mercy and grace. Forgive us, Lord, and as we come to the close of Advent, touch our hearts again with a genuine awareness of the areas in our lives where we failed to be the people You would have us be. In Christ we pray. Amen. Hymns "Ye Who Claim The Faith Of Jesus" "God Has Spoken By His Prophets" "I Want A Principle ...

2370. Surprise, It's Christmas!

Luke 1:26-38

Sermon

Brett Blair

... , some borderline amazing, some awful, some tragic, some hilarious. But there's one thing we can usually say surprises aren't boring." Surprises are woven through the very fabric of all our lives. They await each one of us at unexpected and unpredictable junctures (Finishing Touch p. 268). I like the story about a professor who sat at his desk one evening working on the next day's lectures. His housekeeper had laid that days mail and papers at his desk and he began to shuffle through them discarding most to ...

2371. Christ Is Our Lord and Savior

Mark 1:29-39

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James Wilson

... and Sustainer of all the Universe, and in Your merciful love You have extended to us Your healing and salvation. With true love we thank you, Lord. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer Of Confession Lord, so often in our pride we forget the way we were before You touched our lives. And too often, Lord, we tend to forget what we would still be were it not for Your forgiveness and healing power. Forgive us, Lord, and give us the vision we need to share Your Gospel in our daily lives and to see that it is sent ...

2372. Confrontation in the Temple

John 2:12-25

Sermon

George Bass

... with reality. That was not the case with Jesus. He, too, had a dramatic experience when John baptized him in the Jordan River; the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, came down upon him and he became a marked man then and there. But Jesus never lost touch with reality. Rather, he saw things as they really are in this world - and that got him into trouble with the authorities. Jerusalem was the locus of the Jewish faith; and the Temple, in the time of Christ, was the very heart of it. Causing trouble in the ...

2373. The Terrible Tree

John 18:1-19:42

Sermon

George Bass

... one sufferer - Mary. Mary was no stranger to the stab of sorrow; she must have felt its pain even before His birth. The message of Gabriel had "troubled" her (Luke 1:29), and she had passed through deep waters since then. The prophecy of Simeon must have touched the hidden chords of anxiety with its sombre warning: "Behold, this child is set ... for a sign which shall be spoken against; yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also." (Luke 2:34, 35) In the face of the cross, he adds: But now that ...

2374. In Quest of Fire

2 Chronicles 36:15-23

Sermon

Larry Powell

... of Asherah, still holding the four large water jars with which they had watered down Elijah’s altar-wood only to see it consumed by fire, and they would answer, "Elijah was a true prophet." * We could ask Nebuchadnezzar about his dream of the tree that touched the sky, and he would answer, "Daniel was a true prophet." * We could ask those of the Babylonian captivity who found it difficult to sing the Lord’s song in a strange land, and they would answer, "Jeremiah was a true prophet." * We could ask Mary ...

2375. On His Way

Matthew 21:1-11

Sermon

Larry Powell

... can only speculate as to the nature of the crowd, but whoever they were, they were overruled: "And Jesus stopped and called them, saying, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ They said to him, ‘Lord, let our eyes be opened.’ And Jesus in pity touched their eyes, and immediately they received their sight and followed him" (Matthew 20:32-34). He was on his way. He came next to Bethany where he was to take a meal in the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Here Jesus encountered another crowd; "When the ...

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