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Responding to the Coming of God
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John van de Laar
's Advent sermon starter on Zephaniah 3:14-20, Isaiah 12:2-6, Philippians 4:4-7, and Luke 3:7-18 challenges us to respond to God's coming by becoming God's agents of salvation through building relationships with marginalized persons.
Isaiah 12:2-6;
Zephaniah 3:14-20;
Luke 3:7-18
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Advent,
Compassion,
Justice,
Salvation
The Connectedness of All Things
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Sermon notes and commentary by
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on Acts 2:42-47, Psalm 23, 1 Peter 2:19-25, and John 10:1-10, which illuminate how the Jesus's life is given and received by mutual care, compassion and protection.
Psalm 23;
John 10:1-10;
1 Peter 2:19-25
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Easter,
Compassion,
Resurrection Of Jesus Christ,
Community
Holiness as Compassion and Justice
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This sermon starter by
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draws on Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18, Psalm 119:33-40, 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23, and Matthew 5:38-48 to argue that holiness is "doing justice, compassion, fairness, non-violence, and generosity."
Psalm 119:33-40;
Matthew 5:38-48;
Luke 6:36
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Epiphany,
Compassion,
Justice,
Holiness
God's Love Knows No Bounds
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's reflection on 2 Samuel 1:1, 17-27; Psalm 30,130; Lamentations 3:21-33; 2 Corinthians 8:7-15, and Mark 5:21-43 shows how God's love is characterized by compassion and generosity even in the face of grief.
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Grace,
Grief,
God's Love,
Compassion
Sharing Christ's Suffering
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Scripture Meditation or Sermon
Reflecting on Luke 22:14-71 and 23:1-49,
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says the Passion "is not just about the suffering of Christ. It is also about Jesus’ presence in our suffering, and about us sharing Christ’s suffering."
Luke 22:14-71;
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Compassion,
Discipleship,
God's Presence,
Suffering
A Realm of Radical Inclusion
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Sermon notes and commentary by
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on Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24: Psalms 95 and 100; Ephesians 1:15-23; and Matthew 25:31-46. These texts invite us to see Christ’s reign as the gift of God’s grace.
Psalms 95:1-7;
100;
Matthew 25:31-46
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Parables,
Compassion,
Shepherd,
Reign Of God
Solidarity with Suffering
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Reflecting on the Liturgy of the Passion (Matthew 26:14-27:66),
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emphasizes Jesus' solidarity with those whose suffer and his willingness "to give his life in order to live an alternative story."
Matthew 26:14-75;
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Grief,
Suffering,
Compassion,
Passion
The Liberated Gospel
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Sermon notes and commentary by
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on passages about “outsiders” being included in God’s grace and among God’s people—or of God’s people making themselves at home with these "outsiders."
2 Kings 5:1-3, 7-15;
Psalms 66:1-12;
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Hospitality,
Compassion,
Liberation Theology
True Fasting
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Prayer
Asking God to keep us from dry religion, legalism, judgmentalism, personal piety, selfishness, and lifeless worship,
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's prayer asks God to teach us "true fasting" that reflects God's love with compassion and service.
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Fasting,
Compassion,
God's Love,
Religion
Good Shepherds
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A worship planning guide for Easter including hymns, prayers, reflections, and more. The theme is the call to lay down our lives, based on Psalm 23,
John
10:11-18, and 1
John
3:16-24.
Psalm 23;
John 10:11-18;
1 John 3:16-24
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Easter,
Leadership,
Love,
Compassion
Daily Acts of Honest Love
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A worship planning guide including hymns, prayers, reflections, and more. The theme is integrity, based on 1 Kings 19:4-8, Psalms 34:1-8 and 130,
John
6:35, 41-51, and Ephesians 4:25-32, 5:1-2.
1 Kings 19:4-8;
Psalms 34:1-8;
130
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Forgiveness,
Grace,
Compassion,
Goodness
Confession and Forgiveness
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Psalms 32:1-7, 119:137-144; Isaiah 1:10-18; Habakkuk 1:1-4, 2:1-4; Luke 19:1-10; and 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 11-12 remind us of twin calls: to face our sin, confess it and receive God’s forgiveness, and to offer forgiveness to others.
Psalms 32:1-7 (+ more);
Isaiah 1:10-18;
Luke 19:1-10
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Forgiveness,
Grace,
Repentance,
Confession
God Seeks the Best for People
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A worship planning guide including hymns, prayers, reflections, and more. The theme is showing God's generous compassion for people, based on Psalms 105 and 145, Jonah 3:10-4, Matthew 20:1-16, and Philippians 1:21-30.
Psalms 105, 145;
Jonah 3:10;
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Forgiveness,
Grace,
Generosity,
Love
Inclusivity and Compassionate Love
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A worship planning guide including hymns, prayers, reflections, and more. The theme is God's love for the poor, based on Psalms 125 and 146, Isaiah 35:4-7, Mark 7:24-37, and James 2:1-13.
Psalms 125, 146;
Isaiah 35:4-7;
Mark 7:24-37
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Faith,
Love,
Compassion,
Justice
Suffering and Shadow People
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A planning guide for worship based on Psalms 22 and 90, Amos 5:6-7, 10-15, Mark 10:17-31, and Hebrews 4:12-16. We must enter human suffering with compassion, rather than debate about it.
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Suffering,
Compassion,
Mercy,
Justice
God's Grace and Compassion
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Based on Psalm 147:1-11, 20, Isaiah 40, Mark 1:29-39, and 1 Corinthians 9:16-23, this resource reflects on God's abundant grace and compassion for God's people.
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Grace,
Compassion,
Restoration
Repentance and Forgiveness
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Psalms 65, 84:1-7; Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22; Joel 2:23-32; Luke 18:9-14; and Sirach 35:12-17 all turn us back to "the need for forgiveness, and the necessity for repentance in order to know and receive God’s grace."
Psalms 65, 84:1-7;
Jeremiah 14:7-10, 19-22;
Luke 18:9-14
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Grace,
Compassion,
Humility,
Justice
The Practice of Listening
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Based on Genesis 18:1-10; Psalms 15, 52; Amos 8:1-12; Luke 10:38-42; and Colossians 1:15-28, this resource reminds us that we live out the reality of God's reign by listening to God's Word and simply following it....
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Compassion,
Truth,
Justice,
Integrity
The Problem of Suffering- Lent
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Based on Isaiah 55:1-9; Psalm 63:1-8; Luke 13:1-9; and 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, this resource focuses on the meaning of suffering, which reminds us that we all need God's grace and mercy.
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Lent,
Suffering,
Compassion,
Justice
Divine Lover
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Prayer of Praise or Thanksgiving
This prayer praises God for love to us that exceeds that of a mother for her baby (Isaiah 49:15-16). This love that is subversive and uncontainable invades our hearts and we turn to praise in response.
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Compassion,
Heart,
World,
God's Love
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