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2401. A Faith That Burns

Luke 12:49-53

Sermon

W. Robert McClelland

... , "I came to cast fire upon the earth; and would that it were already kindled!" Jesus didn't get into trouble talking about the birds of the air and the lilies of the field. Indeed, healing the sick and blessing the children touched a warm and responsive cord in the crowds surrounding his ministry. Throngs were attracted by his charisma of love and compassion. But almost as if to correct a growing false impression, Jesus uttered these harsh words, "Do you think that I have come to give peace on earth? No, I ...

2402. Elijah and the Widow of Zarapheth

1 Kings 17:7-24

Sermon

George Paul Mocko

... . A couple of workmen high above her head on a parapet thought they'd have some fun, and one, in a sonorous voice, intoned, "This is Jesus." She gave no sign of response. Thinking her perhaps hard-of-hearing, he raised his voice a decibel or two. "This is Jesus." A look of definite irritation came over her face, but no other response. Loudly the workman tried a third time. "This is Jesus. Listen to me."Without opening her eyes, hands still folded, and with firm tones, the lady responded, "Shut up when I'm ...

2403. The Conversion of Saul

Acts 9:1-19a

Sermon

Barbara Brokhoff

... The man said, "You must be Irish." Murphy replied, "How is it that you always know I'm Irish?" The man said, "Because this is a hardware store." Just so easy should it be to know us as people of the Way. Too, it is imperative that we realize our responsibility to be of the Way, rather than in the way. We have all experienced having to say to another, "Please, get out of the way." They have, at the moment, become a hindrance, an obstacle, or a threat to what is being accomplished, so we say they are in the ...

2404. Proper 13

Mt 14:13-21 · Rom 8:31-39 · Ex 12:1-14 · Ps 143

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John R. Brokhoff

... a different story. A large crowd gathered while he sat with his disciples on a hill. 2. Parallel Accounts (Matthew 14:13-21; Mark 6:30-44; Luke 9:10-17; John 6:1-15). The various accounts differ in details: Matthew: Jesus goes to a desert place in response to the news of John's murder. Mark: Jesus feels sorry for the people, for they are like sheep without a shepherd. Before the food is passed, the people are seated in groups of 50 and 100 in rows. Luke: Jesus takes his disciples to Bethsaida for rest and ...

2405. Proper 14

Mt 14:22-33 · Rom 9:1-5 · Ex 14:19-31 · Ps 106:4-12

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John R. Brokhoff

... Jesus does not make the disciples go across the lake.v. 17 - The disciples were headed to Capernaum.v. 18 - The disciples rowed about three or four miles when Jesus came.v. 19 - According to John, the disciples do not think Jesus is a ghost.v. 21 - No response was made by the disciples, however, they were immediately at their destination. Consensus of the accounts: 1. The event took place after the feeding of the 5,000. 2. While Jesus goes to pray, the disciples get into a boat to cross the sea. 3. The time ...

2406. Star Miracle

Matthew 2:1-12, Isaiah 60:1-22, Ephesians 3:1-13

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John R. Brokhoff

... gave the miracle of the star for a purpose: to lead the sages to worship his Son, the Christ. God had made his gift to the world and God wanted the world to know about it and respond to it. The human response to God's gift is worship, the chief and greatest act of humanity. Worship is a response to God's gift. As for the wise men, giving for us is worship. What is the nature of our gifts? They are precious gifts - the wise men opened their "treasures." It is no gift that costs nothing or little. "Take my ...

2407. Physical Fitness For The Soul

James 3:1-12

Sermon

Erskine White

... is spoken by someone, it is beyond anyone's control. It is out there in the world with a power of its own. And even if no one knows whose tongue set the first spark, God holds us responsible for the damage we cause with words, just as the unknown person who carelessly drops a lighted match is ultimately responsible when a huge forest fire burns out of control. The Bible also says, in various places, that words are like a sharp razor, a sharp arrow and a sword. Words can be weapons which cut far deeper than ...

2408. Wedding: An Offer from God

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John M. Braaten

... you, _________ do, for _______, is like doing it for your Lord. Faith permits you to see Christ in each other. There is no greater motivation for treating each other with kindness and respect than that. It is our acts of charity, with no thought of response, which give us our greatest joy and fill our hearts with the greatest pleasure. Finally, _______ and ________, Christ's grace enhances the love you bear for each other. As you come to love your Lord more, your love for each other will be enriched. God ...

2409. Epiphany 5

Psalm 138:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Judges 6:1-40, Isaiah 6:1-13, Luke 5:1-11

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George Bass

... ten thousand words in a tongue." Tell the story of Jesus to people! 4. And Paul capped all of this with an exhortation to become mature in the faith - "do not be children in your thinking; be babes in evil, but in thinking be mature." An emotional response to the Spirit has to be balanced by intellectual understanding, if people are to be mature Christians. Speaking in tongues is not enough! 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 (RC, E, C) - "Synopsis Of The Story." 1. "Get the story straight!" That's what Paul was saying ...

2410. Lent 2

Philippians 3:12-4:1, Jeremiah 26:1-24, Genesis 15:1-18, Luke 13:31-35, Psalm 27:1-14, Psalm 42:1-11

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George Bass

... to them. Only a "stick" was needed to kill Jesus - no stones or broken bones. 4. As we move through Lent, it becomes increasingly clear to us that Jesus "got what he asked for" - not "what he really deserved" - because that was a respectful hearing and a joyful response from people he came to save. He got a "stick." At least they didn't throw stones and, indeed, the "names must have hurt him." 5. Is it any different today with you and me? Does Jesus get a real hearing with us or "sticks and stones" and ...

2411. The Pentecost Cycle

Acts 2:1-13

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George Bass

... preacher the opportunity to develop biblical and gospel themes in the context of the life of God's people in the world. One may develop sermon themes that, while revealing the edifying power of the Word and Holy Spirit, also point out, and call for, the response of the people of God right now. God's call to discipleship and obedience is always a proper subject in the light of his saving grace in Jesus Christ. Above all, the gospel must not be forgotten, and the Pentecost cycle/season is "dotted" with ...

2412. Proper 8

Luke 9:57-62, Galatians 5:16-26, 1 Kings 19:9-18, Psalm 16:1-11, Luke 9:51-56

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George Bass

... the ministry, so we decided to do this together." She said that she had wanted to go to seminary right after her husband had died, but his business and the education of her children - two were in college when he had a fatal heart attack - and other responsibilities had prevented her from attending seminary at that time. There was a touch of "not yet, Lord," in what she said, something of the Elisha "delay" in her reason for postponing her answer to Jesus' call. Many of us are like that, I'm afraid, when he ...

2413. Proper 11

Colossians 1:15-23, Luke 10:38-42, Genesis 18:16-33, Colossians 1:24--2:5, Psalm 15:1-5

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George Bass

... God to the people and she knew that she needed to hear that Word, if she were to find favor in the eyes of God. So she sat at Jesus' feet and listened, taking in every word that came out of his mouth. 3. Two sisters should have shared the responsibility of entertaining and feeding Jesus, but one is caring and concerned for the welfare of the Lord, and the other seems to care little about what he would eat and drink in their home. The truth is that the Christian ought to be a combination of Mary and Martha ...

2414. Advent 4

Psalm 80:1-19, Micah 5:1-4, Hebrews 10:1-18, Luke 1:39-45

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George Bass

... , whose task was to announce the coming of the one sent by God. Imagine that! No wonder she said, "Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb (Jesus)." That's the first reason for recording this incident for posterity. 2. Mary's response, as indicated in the Magnificat, was equally amazing: "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.... "To Gabriel, she had said, "Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word." That sort of ...

2415. Proper 14

Hebrews 11:1-40, Jeremiah 18:1--19:15, Genesis 15:1-18, Luke 12:35-48

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George Bass

... , which is to celebrate and witness to the gospel by what they say and the service that they render to people in the name of Jesus Christ. The church can "go into action" once again, after something of a summer sabbatical, because the gospel demands a response that is action-oriented, as well as verbally attested to. Those who say, "I believe in Jesus Christ, the only Son of God and Savior of the world," must, of necessity, back up their affirmations of faith with loving service and deeds that also express ...

2416. Proper 24

Luke 18:1-8, Psalm 121:1-8, Exodus 17:8-16, Genesis 32:22-32, Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:2-20, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8

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George Bass

... kerygma, promising that the risen Lord will return at the end of time. Some of the eucharistic prayers include a response by the people, "Christ has died. Christ is risen. Christ will come again," as the promise, and proclamation, of the ... always was and always will be for his people in their prayers. SERMON SUGGESTIONS Luke 18:1-8a (E, L); 18:1-8 (RC, C) - "The Responsive Judge." As I read and study this pericope, I do so in the context of my grandfather's regular reading of the Bible and his persistence ...

2417. Proper 26

Psalm 65:1-13, Psalm 145:1-21, Psalm 32:1-11, 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12, Haggai 2:1-9, Exodus 34:1-28, Isaiah 1:1-31, Luke 19:1-10

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George Bass

... the sounds of the bells that remind him, as they "ring out the old" and "ring in the new," that the parousia theme will soon be broadcast to the world. So it is that as the end of Pentecost appears on the liturgical horizon, the "Sunday response" of the church to the gospel announcement of Jesus' resurrection grows even louder, "Christ will come again." And the faith of Christians generates hope in the gracious actions of a loving God. As Lord Tennyson put it: "Ring in the Christ that is to be." The Prayer ...

2418. The Cleansing of the Temple

John 2:12-25

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Wayne B. Keller

... Believers doctrine in 1 Peter 2. Message with the Children of All Ages Suggestion:(Maybe stretching the point). Bring a doll house and smash it to pieces. Say nothing for awhile. Then ask, what did you think of that? Wait for their responses, which may surprise you. Some may enjoy the violence. Talk about Jesus' going through the temple, overturning things, without hurting anyone. And then talk about his promise that he made to the disciples who didn't understand until after the resurrection. Proclamation ...

2419. Easter Sunday

John 20:1-9, John 20:10-18

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Wayne B. Keller

... "Jesus Christ Is Risen Today" "Morning Has Broken" "The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done" III. Other Music Possibilities Music for Preparation: "Were You There?" USA Negro Introduction of Crucifixion (see introduction) "Crucify That Man" Choral Response to the Good News: Adult Choir "Christ the Lord Is Risen Again" Response to the Stewardship Thought: "An Easter Spring Song" ; "It Is a Great Day of Joy" from "Jesus, The Life of Jesus in Twelve Contemporary Songs" Music for Dismissal: Medley of Easter Hymns

2420. The Season of the Resurrection

John 20:24-31, John 20:19-23

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Wayne B. Keller

... as "total doubt." Augustine tried to doubt everything; but he couldn't doubt the truth of his own doubts. V. If we seek God, we need to look where God seeks us. One day a church member expressed her extreme doubting to me. Often, I think of a response later. This time, I did say, "You may have given up on God, but God hasn't given up on you; God hasn't lost belief in you." Stewardship Suggestion: The stewardship of doubting. How do you handle, deal with, your doubts? Ignore them? Complain about them? Give ...

2421. Straight Talk, Due Process and Grace

Matthew 18:15-20

Sermon

William J. Carl

... among your people…” What Jesus is saying is this: “If your brother does wrong or your sister makes a mistake or you have a problem, speak to them for heaven’s sake.” Speak, speak, speak; don’t keep your mouth shut. You will be held responsible for your silence and for the consequences of your unwillingness to speak. Once a member of a seminary board shared a concern with an older member. “Share it with the board,” said the old man abruptly. “Oh, I don’t know,” said the younger one ...

2422. Says Who?

Sermon

Thomas Slavens

... Why should I be so privileged? All this freedom is almost frightening. To be sure, we are heirs of a great past, but that past requires the best of our present if it is to be kept. As Bernard Shaw has reminded us, “Liberty means responsibility.” To be sure, personal freedom must be checked against other values. Carried to excess, personal freedom destroys itself and results in chaos. To be at its highest, it must be checked against such values as equality, justice, order, and love. True freedom is found ...

2423. Jesus Is Baptized

Luke 3:21-38

Sermon

James Garrett

... sift our values. It’s possible that the strongest thirst of our being is still unrecognized, still hiding under this or that. We all live much of life superficially. None of us are here by chance. We have a purpose, a calling beyond the self, a unique responsibility to decide and act. Kierkegaard spoke of the “leap of faith.” He was speaking of a commitment more dependent on faith than on proof. We are never capable of having all the answers. Those who would grow take many a step, even in the midst of ...

2424. That's Our God For You!

Luke 19:28-44

Sermon

John M. Braaten

... of God's nature until we first examine what he has done. When God became human in Jesus of Nazareth, that opened up new possibilities for understanding God, of getting to know what God is like. After all, we come to know and enjoy each other through our responses; we illustrate who we are by what we do. The story is told of a little boy, Billy. He visited his grandmother in California one summer and almost wore her out with his vigorous activity. She was accustomed to living a peaceful, orderly life. He was ...

2425. Expectations of Hope

John 12:20-36

Eulogy

Daniel M. Shutters

... man said, "Where is that person? Why hasn't he come forward yet with the cure?" To which the Lord responded, "You killed him. One of your people ran his car over him while driving in a drunken state before he was even ten years old." We are the ones responsible for the ills that have befallen us. The Lord gives us the tools and we abuse them; we don't use them. Mankind is the one who causes most of the suffering, the war, and the death with which we are surrounded. God, if you will remember, is the one ...

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