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2401. Hope Is Medicinal

Mark 1:40-45

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... If you will, you can make me clean." That has served as an answer to the question, "Why do some people get well, and others continue in sickness and die?" In the ancient world, and for many religious people today, that reason is easy to come by. God wills it. God ... arthritis. With the kind of cruel irony that life sometimes imposes upon us, the arthritis settled in his hands. For years he continued to play with arthritis, keeping his disease a secret. But after a while he couldn't hide it. During that period ...

2402. Leave No Child Behind

Mark 10:13-16

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Mark Trotter

... the children come to me, do not hinder them," the Church said, we will baptize them and receive them into the community, and teach them the faith. Later when they reach the age of making up their own mind, we will ask them if they want to continue in this journey of faith. Jesus changed the way we look at children in the Church. But not only our children, not only the children of the faithful, he also changed the status of children in the world. The Church not only felt a responsibility for their children ...

2403. Now Stand Up Straight!

Luke 13:10-17

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... she worked with as a member of the Sojourners Community. One in particular consisted of three generations of women, all of whom, in early adolescence, were either raped or molested by men. All of them had babies while they were in their teens. All of them were continually the victims of violence by men. That is a sordid and pathetic story, the details of which I am not going to share with you. But suffice it say that these women were trapped, not only in the cycles of sexual and physical abuse, they were ...

2404. Reflections on a Bumper Sticker

Mark 2:1-12

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... get rid of it. It was messing up his life, making him depressed all the time. In the therapy it was revealed that the person was doing something that violated his sense of right and wrong. He wanted the therapist to get rid of the guilt so that he could continue to live the life that he was living. The therapist said to him, if you want to get rid of the guilt, to stop doing what is causing it. So there are some, an increasing number I suspect in our time, in this secular age, who know nothing about guilt ...

2405. The Cathedral Within

II Corinthians 9:6-15

Sermon

Mark Trotter

... for mankind, with your resources you better be a philanthropist. It's a moral obligation for the wealthy to be philanthropists. The Dickens's story is a judgment parable. Scrooge is given a glimpse of what his fate will be if he doesn't change, if he continues living the way he is living. It is reminiscent of Jesus' parable, entitled, "The Rich Man and Lazarus." I am sure that Dickens used that parable as the model for his story. The parable is about a rich man who dined sumptuously at his table every day ...

2406. The Messiah

Matthew 3:1-12

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Mark Trotter

... to hearing words of repentance. Institutions and nations rarely change. We live in a time of huge institutions, international corporations, continuing to get larger and larger. If nations and multi-national corporations are going to change, then something will have to shake them ... . So, "I will shake all nations." The bass continues. But who may abide the day of His coming, and who shall stand when He appeareth? For He is like a ...

2407. When to Hold On

II Timothy 3:14-4:5

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Mark Trotter

... , his colleague in the faith. Timothy accompanied Paul on his missionary journeys. He is like an apprentice to Paul. Timothy is now back at his church at Lystra, and Paul is giving him some advice. He writes, "Continue what you have learned and have firmly believed." He is saying, hold on to the tradition, continue in what you have learned, hold on to it. This letter is in the New Testament because it has a message that the Church is supposed to hear: "Hold on to what you have learned." That means the ...

2408. Where's Your Spirit?

Acts 19:1-7

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Mark Trotter

... I am such a successful person. Well there is a different understanding of human existence, and it is called "Providence." It says that there is a power beyond our power, a reality beyond my existence, and there is a grace greater than my stumbling that guides me and continues to lead me. To be baptized by the Spirit is to believe that God not only grants me life in the first place, in creation, and gives me life over again repeatedly, but God is always with me, empowering me to live the kind of life God ...

2409. Will You Be in that Number?

John 11:32-44

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Mark Trotter

... new, radical sociology of immortality, and it says, we can all be in that number. There is a grave in Peru with a warrior priest. A king was buried with anonymous servants who were sacrificed to accompany him on his journey to a land where he would continue to live like royalty. There is a wall in Washington where every name there is equal to every other name, because every sacrifice is considered equal to every other sacrifice, and every life is as precious as every other life. How did that happen? How did ...

2410. Lessons for Year A Epiphany 4

Micah 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Matthew 5:1-12

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John R. Brokhoff

... Of Light Gospel - Blessed are those with spiritual qualities - Matthew 5:1-12 Lesson 1 - Blessed are they who walk with God - Micah 6:1-8 Lesson 2 - Blessed are the lowly and despised - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Epiphany Season and Epiphany 4 Epiphany season continues its revelation of the glory of God in Jesus. We saw his glory at his baptism (Epiphany 1). John the Baptist witnessed to his glory as Messiah (Epiphany 2). Through his ministry, his glory was revealed as the light in a dark world. Now, we see ...

2411. Epiphany 6

Matthew 5:17-37, 1 Corinthians 2:6-16; 3:1-23, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Psalm 119

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John R. Brokhoff

... "the things we ought to do." The Psalm promises happiness to those who walk in the Law. Since we do not always keep the Law, the Hymn is a prayer asking for forgiveness. Epiphany Season and Epiphany 6 The Epiphany theme of the manifestation of God's glory in Jesus continues in Epiphany 6. In the Gospel, the glory of God in Jesus is seen in his interpretation of the Mosaic laws and in his authority as God's Son, a greater than Moses - "but I say to you." God's glory is also seen in Lesson 1 where God in ...

2412. Lent 2

Genesis 12:1-8, Romans 4:1-25, 2 Timothy 1:1-2:13, John 3:1-21

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John R. Brokhoff

... " Theme of the Day: Faith In God's Promises Gospel - Faith accepts Jesus' promise of eternal life - John 3:1-7 Lesson 1 - Faith accepts God's promise of blessing - Genesis 12:1-4a Lesson 2 - Faith accepts God's righteousness - Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 As Jesus continues during Lent to Jerusalem to suffer and die, we are reminded that there is a reason for it: our salvation. The motive for this sacrifice is God's love. While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us out of love for God and us. How does this affect ...

2413. Proper 9

Gen 24:1-67, Zech 9:9-13, Rom 7:7-25; 8:1-17, Mt 11:1-19, 25-30

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John R. Brokhoff

... want to do the right thing? It is the law of sin, the power of evil that possesses the flesh. It is the unregenerated part of us that desires evil. While the Law in itself is good, the Law shows us the wrong we do. This calls for a continual battle against temptation and the evil force that still lives in a Christian. 3. Deliverance (v. 24). If a Christian has not only a dual but a duel nature, the conflict that persists leads to despair of self. The victim of this civil war cries out in despair, "Wretched ...

2414. Proper 20

Exodus 16:1-36, Isaiah 55:1-13, Jonah 3:1-10, Jonah 4:1-11, Philippians 1:12-30, Matthew 20:1-16

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John R. Brokhoff

... an opportunity to preach a series of sermons as a book sermon. At the time of writing, Paul was a prisoner in Ephesus (ca. 52-55). He expected martyrdom, but was released. In the light of his possible execution, he writes that he is in a state of tension: to continue to live or to die. To do the latter would be better, for then he would be with Christ. However, it would be better for the church if he would remain on earth. Then he could visit his people again in Philippi. But, when he comes or not, they are ...

2415. Transformed in Christ

John 3:1-17

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... , "It was painful as a middle-aged man to discover that I did not know myself. I am convinced that one needs to go through the death experience in order to become the person Gods wishes us to be." As our Lenten journey continues, let us look into our hearts, as Miss Daisy was forced to do, and ask the difficult question: "What needs to be transformed in my life?" Then, with the information we have secured, let us courageously go forth and seek new beginnings in attitude, personal conduct, and faith. Let ...

2416. Jesus Cures Our Spiritual Blindness

John 9:1-41

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... as well. When we see problems and refuse to say anything we are, in essence, living the lie of silence. Sometimes we are not courageous enough to act; other times we feel inadequate to rectify the situation. Silence and inaction, however, allow the darkness to continue and even advance. The light can only dispel the darkness when we make overt efforts to effect change or suggest other avenues of approach. Lent is a season when we are asked to undergo many trials, as did Jesus in the desert. We are tempted ...

2417. God Never Gives Up on Anyone

John 14:15-21

Sermon

Richard Gribble

... -degree murder, and was sentenced to the Federal penitentiary at Leavenworth, Kansas, since the crime was committed on Federal land. One might think that incarceration in a federal prison would lead Robert Stroud to reform and get his life in order, but he continued his former ways, being even more disruptive and troublesome. One day, a fight broke out in the prison, among the inmates, which brought guards from throughout the compound to the site in an attempt to restore order. In the melee, Stroud killed ...

2418. Pentecost! Slow ... and Sure!

John 20:19-23

Sermon

Stephen M. Crotts

... joke twice? Of a truth, we can be so ill, that the medicine we require must be taken in repeated doses. And the same with our trust in God. Once is not enough. Our ministry from God is a daily necessity. It can even be such that we require His continued ministry to us throughout the day ... even to the point of two Peace-be-with-you's in the same hour! It's interesting to note that the Hebrew concept which the word "peace" points to is the word "Shalom." Christ could have said "Love be with you!" or "Faith ...

2419. What Is Success?

Matthew 7:24-29

Sermon

Stephen M. Crotts

... a drastic financial setback. Crushed from the economic loss the man cried, "Everything is gone! Gone! It's all lost!" Without hesitation, I said, "Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that your wife is dead." The man looked up at me in alarm. "My wife?" I continued, "And I'm doubly sad to hear that you have lost your children!" "My children?" the man whispered. "And, oh, how it pains me to learn you've lost your character, your church, your friends, and your God, Christ!" The man protested, saying he'd lost none ...

2420. How to Love God

Matthew 22:34-46

Sermon

Stephen M. Crotts

... God because he has been good to you, given you a job, a house, a car, a family, and so on. But unconditional love for God will continue even when these things are not ours. You will recall the book of Job in the Old Testament. It is the story of a rich and healthy ... !" The congregation became disturbed. The ushers moved in on the visitor. One sat on either side of him. The preacher continued and again the guest shouted, "Hallelujah!" and he raised his hands. The chief usher whispered, "Sir, you'll have to ...

2421. What If the End Is Near?

Matthew 25:1-13

Sermon

Stephen M. Crotts

... , to love him with all your emotion, will, and intellect. And he is also calling you to love creation whether it's yourself, the environment, or other people. That love begins with your family, it continues with your neighbors and spreads out to your job, your church, even the entire world. Do you see how God's task begins with you and continues with us, until it embraces the entire world? Yes, God has a job for his people. He has a job for you and for me. "You are the light of the world," Christ said. Now ...

2422. Praying Through

Luke 18:1-8

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Stephen M. Crotts

... hope and he says: "For I know that my Redeemer lives, and that at last he will stand upon the earth; and after my skin has been thus destroyed, then in my flesh I shall see God ..." (Job 19:25-26). Thus with hope, faith, and persistence Job continues to knock in prayer. Finally God comes to him. Though the Lord does not explain the affliction, he does heal Job. He restores his fortune and gives him more children than ever before. As Jesus promised, it will be opened to those that knock. And Job triumphantly ...

2423. Don't Make Me Come Down There

Luke 18:1-8

Sermon

King Duncan

... this widow keeps bothering me, I will see that she gets justice, so that she won’t eventually wear me out with her coming!’” It’s a wonderful story about not giving up. About persistence in prayer. But have you read THE REST OF THE STORY. Jesus continues, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. And will not God bring about justice for his chosen ones, who cry out to him day and night? Will he keep putting them off? I tell you, he will see that they get justice, and quickly.” This is a story ...

2424. Predictable Surprises

Matthew 24:36-51

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... outage, we're out of the broadcast loop. It's completely predictable. Those in the middle of the worst weather, those with the most critical need to know, are those the information can't reach. Yet whenever the power really does go out we continue to be surprised at the fact that we're really cut off, we're unprepared for the isolation, the helplessness, the not-just-electrical-powerlessness of our situation. Some emergencies, some crisis situations, truly spring upon us with little or no warning. When Mt ...

2425. Redundant Love

Matthew 22:34-40

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... and evening service of prayer. Among the prayers offered is the Shema, the sound of the first word of this prayer in Hebrew which begins "Shema Yisroel Adonai Eloheinu, Adonai Ehad" ("Hear O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One"). As the Shema continues it repeats the command found in Deuteronomy 6:5 "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind." By choosing this very familiar declaration as his The Greatest Commandment, Jesus elevated those ...

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