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Antonyms: punish, blame, condemn, hold to

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Genesis 18:16-33

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Carl Hoefler

... than the sins of those who reject it. We pray through Christ our Redeemer, whose righteousness atones for the sins of many. Amen. Prayer of Confession The sins of Sodom and Gomorrah are the sins of our day, Father, for which we deserve the same punishment. But by your grace, we have been spared. Forgive us when we have identified ourselves with the sinful majority instead of the righteous few whose intercessory faith shares your grace with society as a whole. Guide us in a commitment that will not let us ...

2. Prayers for the Sundays After Easter

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Rolland R. Reece

... the same in that it steals our energy, undermines our confidence, and robs us of the certainty of our faith. Whether intermittent or chronic, physical or emotional, pain tempts us to believe that you don't care for us, and for whatever reason have chosen to punish us. Sometimes we think we are getting our just desserts; other times we are angry that we are being treated so unfairly. You know we rarely speak of these deep, deep hurts with anyone. Sometimes we even deny them to ourselves. Grant us the courage ...

3. The Servant Suffers

Isaiah 52:13--53:12, Matthew 27:32-44, Isaiah 51:17--52:12

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Carl Hoefler

... fall on him. People: God forbid that we should glory in anything but the cross. For in death, our Lord's self-sacrifice brings us forgiveness! Collect Almighty God, whose justice requires punishment for sin, and whose Son took that punishment for us: Bring us in humility to the cross, that we may see the price which was paid for our sins, and accept the forgiveness which is ours through Christ's death. In his name we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession It is difficult to smile today, Father. Our faces ...

4. Prayer

Matthew 20:1-16

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... it; Being fair is important to me too! Being treated fairly is even more important. If I earn a reward Praise A raise A promotion I want to get it - Right away! If I earn a punishment A reprimand A demotion I'll accept that (Not as readily, of course) Especially, if everyone's treated the same! Unfairness In reward or punishment Makes me angry! (Especially if I get the short end of the stick. If someone else benefits more than me!) I try to play fair Live by the rules And if that means someone has to ...

5. 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

... , prosperity, health, and all which makes for an abundant life. We can reject this offer, and pay the consequences. This reminds us that God loves us and wishes for us only the best. God is not a vindictive God who punishes. We bring punishment on ourselves by breaking God's immutable and eternal laws. Suffering and misfortune naturally follow disobedience. Outline: Consider God's offer. a. Your world where a choice is necessary - v. 17. Today's gods: secularism, pluralism, materialism. b. Your option ...

6. Proper 24

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8, Luke 18:1-8, Psalm 119:1-176

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William E. Keeney

... reputation would be damaged and that would be worse than the physical damage she might do by slapping him. 8. "Delay Long." (v. 7) The word in Greek, as noted above, suggests the patience and long-suffering of God. He does not bring judgment and punishment immediately all the time. God allows opportunity for people to repent and change. 9. "Find Faith on Earth." (v. 8) Is the patience and long-suffering of God matched by the disciples? Will they be as persistent in seeking postponed justice and as faithful ...

7. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 10:35-45

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Wayne H. Keller

... their disdain and indignation. Proclamation of the Good News You may want to tackle this from both a personal and national concern. (1) We have a mad rush toward "law and order" people, who think that will solve all of our problems, that capital punishment will work to deter crime. However, the "law and order" people only demonstrate the weakness of their strength, the sterility of their power. (2) We have become aware of an increase in family and neighborhood violence. My personal theory is this: When I ...

8. All Saints' Day

Daniel 7:15-28, Daniel 7:1-14, Psalm 149:1-9, Ephesians 1:1-14, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 6:17-26, Luke 6:27-36

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B. David Hostetter

... the LORD takes pleasure in his people; he adorns the humble with victory. Let the faithful exult in glory; let them sing for joy on their couches. Let the high praises of God be in their throats andtwo-edged swords in their hands, to execute vengeance on the nations and punishment on the peoples, to bind their kings with fetters and their nobles with chains of iron, o execute on them the judgment decreed. This is glory for all his faithful ones. Praise the LORD!

9. Easter Sunday

Acts 10:23b-48, Psalm 118:1-29

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B. David Hostetter

... of victory in the tents of the righteous: "The right hand of the LORD does valiantly; the right hand of the LORD is exalted; the right hand of the LORD does valiantly." I shall not die, but I shall live, and recount the deeds of the LORD. The LORD has punished me severely, but he did not give me over to death. Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the LORD. This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it. I thank you that you have answered ...

10. Easter 2

John 20:19-23, Psalm 118:1-29, Psalm 150:1-6

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B. David Hostetter

... of victory in the tents of the righteous: "The right hand of the LORD does valiantly; the right hand of the LORD is exalted; the right hand of the LORD does valiantly." I shall not die, but I shall live,and recount the deeds of the LORD. The LORD has punished me severely, but he did not give me over to death. Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the LORD. This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it. I thank you that you have answered ...

11. Transfiguration

Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99:1-9, 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, Luke 9:28-36

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B. David Hostetter

... day when we will be ready to see you face to face. Extend your patience with us as we learn to love you fully and our neighbor as ourselves, through Jesus our Savior. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! Though our sins are punishable, God forgives us as we confess our sins. Friends, believe the Good News. In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION In the full light of truth live in God's sight and try to commend yourselves to everyone's good conscience. PRAYER OF THE DAY Revealing ...

12. Lent 3

Luke 13:1-9

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Dennis Koch

... connection can be made between particular disasters that befall people and their sinfulness, and although individuals may survive unrepentant for a time, all because of God's patience, that patience will not last forever and eventually will be replaced by God's punishment and the unrepentants' perishing. Liturgical Color Purple Suggested Hymns In The Cross Of Christ I Glory May God Bestow On Us This Grace God, Whose Almighty Word O God Of Earth And Altar Lent 3 People are afraid, Lord. Some people probably ...

13. Proper 17

Matthew 16:21-28

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Dennis Koch

Gospel Notes Jesus' warnings here about the cost of discipleship -- including cross-bearing and loss of life -- culminate in the apocalyptic vision of the Son of Man coming in glory with angels to reward (or punish), not humanity in general, but the disciples, and precisely on the basis of their performance. This is a particularly Matthean warning to the Church of his own day. Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns Maker Of The Earth And Heaven God's Word Is Our Great Heritage Where Charity And Love ...

14. Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:1-2, 12-17, Matthew 6:1-4, Matthew 6:16-18, 2 Corinthians 5:11--6:2

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Russell F. Anderson

... books came up. "What made you stop stealing?" asked the mother. "The spanking your father gave you?" "No," he responded, "it is because when he stepped out of the room I could hear him crying." We may not be moved to repentance by our Father's punishments or threats, but knowing how our sins break our Father's heart and bring tears to his eyes, if I could be allowed these anthropomorphisms, might help change our course. Epistle: 2 Corinthians 5:20 6:10 1. Sermon Title: God's Beggars. Sermon Angle: Paul ...

15. Easter Sunday

Mark 16:1-20, John 20:10-18, John 20:1-9, 1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Acts 10:23b-48, Psalm 118:1-29

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B. David Hostetter

16. Proper 11

Mark 6:30-44, Psalm 89:1-52

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B. David Hostetter

... with him will stand firm. I will establish his line forever, and his throne as long as the heavens endure. If his children forsake my law and do not walk according to my ordinances, if they violate my statutes and do not keep my commandments, then I will punish their transgression with the rod and their iniquity with scourges; but I will not remove from him my steadfast love, or be false to my faithfulness I will not violate my covenant, or alter the word that went forth from my lips. Once and for all I ...

17. Proper 12

John 6:16-24, John 6:1-15, Psalm 14:1-7

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B. David Hostetter

... of sovereigns, Protector of people, we do not understand why the innocent suffer for the sins of the guilty and the weak for the faults of the strong. We are strong in our denunciation of the sins of others and loud in our demands for their punishment. We are apologetic in the admission of our own sins and plaintive in our cries for mercy. Forgive our double standards, and grant us pardon for our offenses through Jesus our advocate. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! God has laid on ...

18. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

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Robert G. McCreight

... side and executes judgment for me. He will bring me out to the light; I shall see his vindication. (Light the second candle.) Narrator: As the faint spark of hope flickered in the hearts of the faithful, the people looked to the time when God would punish them no longer, but send a messiah to restore the nation. (Organ music begins at this point, playing softly one verse of "O Come, O Come Emmanuel.") Narrator: The people of Israel who so much needed to be delivered from the bondage and oppression of their ...

19. Personal Repentance

Matthew 6:19-24, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 6:1-4

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James Wilson

... : Then let us set our hearts upon the ways of the Lord. Leader: And let our hearts be filled with joy for God's redeeming grace. All: Blessed be the name of the Lord! Collect O God, in Your love and wisdom You have called us to repentance not for punishment but that we should know eternal joy. By Your strong and gentle hand, Lord, lead us back to Your fold. In Christ we pray. Amen. Prayer of Confession Lord, You have called each of us to be faithful and in Your mercy and grace granted us each Your eternal ...

20. In Turning to God

John 18:1-11

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... , God stops our crucifixion, and shares with us His Easter. May we this moment turn to Him, and share in His life for ourselves. Amen. AN ACT OF CONTRITION O my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee, and I detest all my sins, because of Thy just punishments, but most of all because they offend Thee, my God, who art all-good and deserving of all my love. I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of sin. Amen. THE JESUS PRAYER O Lord Jesus Christ ...

21. Christ’s Life Messiah

Isaiah 52:13--53:12

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... hide their faces, he was despised, and we esteemed him not. Men: Surely he took our infirmities and carried our sorrows, yet we considered him stricken by God, smitten by him and afflicted. But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. All: We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each has turned to his own way; and the Lord has laid on him the iniquity of us all. Leader: Father, forgive us where ...

22. Ash Wednesday

Joel 2:1-11

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... grace in Jesus. In his name we pray. Amen Prayer of Confession Gracious and merciful God, we are deeply sorry that we are so sinful, and that we fail so miserably and consistently to live godly lives. We know that we deserve your wrath and your punishment. Please forgive us anyway, O God, out of the rich storehouses of your grace and mercy, and instill in us a spirit of true repentance and conversion, so that we may henceforth live holy lives devoted to you, your Christ, and your coming Reign. In the ...

23. Proper 7

Romans 5:12-21

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... ) brought condemnation and death to all under the Law; the latter's righteousness (obedience) brought them acquittal and life under grace. The point here is neither to blame Adam for death (see the "because" clause in v. 15) nor to treat physical death as a punishment, but to underscore the "living death" of being estranged from God that everyone's sin (like Adam's) causes. Call to Worship (based on Psalm 91) Leader: Those who trust God fear not the terrors of the night! People: THOSE WHO LOVE GOD FLEE NOT ...

24. Proper 17

Matthew 16:21-28

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Theme: Judgment upon the Church Exegetical note Jesus' warnings here about the cost of discipleship - including cross-bearing and loss of life - culminate in the apocalyptic vision of the Son of Man coming in glory with angels to reward (or punish), not humanity in general, but the disciples, and precisely on the basis of their performance. This is a particularly Matthean warning to the Church of his own day. Call to Worship Leader: People of God, we are called to discipleship! People: WE ARE CALLED TO ...

25. Passion Sunday

Matthew 26:14–27:66

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... :4-9a Philippians 2:5-11 II. Suggested Hymns "All Praise Be Yours; for You, O King Divine" "Thy Loving-kindness, Lord, Is Good and Free" "To God My Earnest Voice I Raise" III. Other Music Possibilities Music for Preparation: "Whither Am I to Flee"; "Punish Me Not in Thy Wrath" Choral Introit: "The Lord is in His Holy Temple" Response to the Reading of the Scriptures: Choir "Bless the Lord, O My Soul" Offertory: "Andante" Music for Dismissal: "Be Glad, My Soul" IV. Bulletin Cover and Symbols V. Miscellaneous ...

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Antonyms: punish, blame, condemn, hold to

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1. God Would Rather Save than Punish

Genesis 18:16-33

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Carl Hoefler

2. Prayers for the Sundays After Easter

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Rolland R. Reece

3. The Servant Suffers

Isaiah 52:13--53:12, Matthew 27:32-44, Isaiah 51:17--52:12

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Carl Hoefler

4. Prayer

Matthew 20:1-16

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5. 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

6. Proper 24

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40, 2 Timothy 3:10--4:8, Luke 18:1-8, Psalm 119:1-176

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William E. Keeney

7. The Season Of The Holy Spirit

Mark 10:35-45

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Wayne H. Keller

8. All Saints' Day

Daniel 7:15-28, Daniel 7:1-14, Psalm 149:1-9, Ephesians 1:1-14, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 6:17-26, Luke 6:27-36

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B. David Hostetter

9. Easter Sunday

Acts 10:23b-48, Psalm 118:1-29

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B. David Hostetter

10. Easter 2

John 20:19-23, Psalm 118:1-29, Psalm 150:1-6

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B. David Hostetter

... of victory in the tents of the righteous: "The right hand of the LORD does valiantly; the right hand of the LORD is exalted; the right hand of the LORD does valiantly." I shall not die, but I shall live,and recount the deeds of the LORD. The LORD has punished me severely, but he did not give me over to death. Open to me the gates of righteousness, that I may enter through them and give thanks to the LORD. This is the gate of the LORD; the righteous shall enter through it. I thank you that you have answered ...

11. Transfiguration

Exodus 34:29-35, Psalm 99:1-9, 2 Corinthians 3:7-18, Luke 9:28-36

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B. David Hostetter

12. Lent 3

Luke 13:1-9

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Dennis Koch

13. Proper 17

Matthew 16:21-28

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Dennis Koch