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Commentary

Emphasis Preaching Journal

Love is mercy unending -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15, Luke 6:27-38 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2001
Every year at this time, younger and older lovers alike enjoy the rituals of Valentine's Day.
Without fear or favor -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50, Luke 6:27-38 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
Gathered around Jesus in Luke's narrative of the Sermon on the Plain are the representatives of two
Goal or gift -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50, Luke 6:27-38 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C
The ethical injunctions in the gospel lesson from Luke for this Sunday, like their parallels in the

Children's Liturgy and Story

The Village Shepherd

The Bible Club -- Luke 5:1-11 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C
Call to worship:

Children's Story

The Village Shepherd

Princess Lightfinger -- Luke 8:22-25 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C
This is a story about a princess who finds herself in terrible trouble.

Devotional

SermonStudio

Epiphany 7 / Ordinary Time 7 -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2009
I am your brother, Joseph, whom you sold into Egypt.
-- Genesis 45:4

Epiphany 7 / Ordinary Time 7 -- Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2009
Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath. Do not fret -- it leads only to evil.
Epiphany 7 / Ordinary Time 7 -- 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2009
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Epiphany 7 / Ordinary Time 7 -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2009
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who a

Drama

SermonStudio

Nile News Network ... Live! -- Genesis 45:3-11, 21-28, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50, Luke 6:27-38 -- John A. Tenbrook -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2003
Thespian Theological Thoughts
Cost Analysis -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Robert F. Crowley -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1997
Theme




Jesus asks so much of us, but he gave so much for us.

Illustration

Emphasis Preaching Journal

There was once a young... -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2001
There was once a young Israeli boy named Raziel who was involved in a terrible accident in Tel Aviv.
The play No Exit... -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2001
The play No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre depicts a caricature of hell.
The Pope, Billy Graham, and... -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2001
The Pope, Billy Graham, and Oral Roberts were in a plane crash over the Atlantic Ocean.
Conventional ice hockey wisdom dictated... -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2001
Conventional ice hockey wisdom dictated that a defenseman had three jobs: clear the puck out of the
Daddy, what happens when we... -- 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2001
"Daddy, what happens when we die?" Stephanie was a curious five-year-old girl and had hundreds of qu
Frequently the death of something... -- 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2001
Frequently the death of something old is necessary to accommodate something new. St.
As a young child I... -- 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2001
As a young child I was extremely afraid of the dark.
The boy in a first... -- 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2001
The boy in a first grade Sunday school class asked: "Say, Pastor, how are the dead raised?
Two brothers were arguing over... -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
Two brothers were arguing over how the younger brother, a Bible toting, church going Christian, alwa
Ruth had been afraid of... -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
Ruth had been afraid of Steven from the moment she was first introduced to him.
In the chancel of the... -- 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
In the chancel of the University Chapel, the Gospel Ensemble begins to sing quietly, "Be ye steadfas
We are all aware that... -- 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
We are all aware that when we plant seeds in the ground, a kind of death must occur.
One of the most surprising... -- 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
One of the most surprising best-sellers of recent years was Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Tim
A five-year-old boy... -- 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
A five-year-old boy tried to get his grandmother to go down the slide at the local swimming pool, bu
All Saints Church in Toledo... -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
All Saints Church in Toledo, Ohio, has published for years an extra mile club in its newsletter, nam
Newly-elected President Abraham Lincoln... -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
Newly-elected President Abraham Lincoln was searching for the right person to name to his cabinet as
Huge family reunions are noteworthy... -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
Huge family reunions are noteworthy these days.
Worship was over. Mary and... -- 1 Samuel 26:7-9, 12-13, 22-23 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
Worship was over.
The television evening news recently... -- 1 Samuel 26:7-9, 12-13, 22-23 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
The television evening news recently pictured the graphic horror of African villagers being massacre
What a day! How could... -- 1 Samuel 26:7-9, 12-13, 22-23 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
What a day! How could one little child cause so much trouble? Every neighbor had a complaint.
When we are children we... -- 1 Samuel 26:7-9, 12-13, 22-23 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
When we are children we come quickly to recognize how much our educational growth depends on underst
During stage performances there is... -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
During stage performances there is a group that works backstage with the lights and sound and scener
Alice Miller is a world... -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
Alice Miller is a world-renowned German child psychologist.
Joe was a wisecracking, cocksure... -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1995
Joe was a wisecracking, cocksure youngest son from a large and wealthy family, resented by his older
Picture a large group of... -- 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C
Picture a large group of radish seeds gathered at the cemetery for the committal service for a frien

Intercession

The Village Shepherd

Luke 8:22-25 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C
Prayers usually include these concerns and may follow this sequence:

Prayer

SermonStudio

Imitating God, not humanity -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Dennis Koch -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1994
Gospel Theme:

Imitating God, not humanity

Gospel Note:
SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15, Psalm 37:1-11, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50, Luke 6:27-38 -- B. David Hostetter -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1985
CALL TO WORSHIP

Preaching

SermonStudio

Seventh Sunday After The Epiphany -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50, Luke 6:27-38 -- Carlos Wilton -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2006
Theme For The Day
Forgiving requires a very special sort of forgetting.
Epiphany 7/Ordinary 7 -- Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 -- James Evans, Stan Purdum, Carlos Wilton -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2006
Some years back, there was a best-selling book that got a lot of attention in the church, one writte
Seventh Sunday After The Epiphany -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50, Luke 6:27-38 -- Jerry L. Schmalenberger -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2003
Seasonal Theme
Seventh Sunday After The Epiphany -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50, Luke 6:27-38 -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2000
COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS
Seventh Sunday After The Epiphany -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50, Luke 6:27-38 -- George M. Bass -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1991
The Church Year Theological Clue
Seventh Sunday After The Epiphany -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50, Luke 6:27-38 -- George M. Bass -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1991
The Church Year Theological Clue
Epiphany 7 -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50, Luke 6:27-38 -- Perry H. Biddle, Jr. -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1988
Comments on the Lessons

Sermon

SermonStudio

Breaking The Cycle -- God's Answer In Forgiveness -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15 -- Derl G. Keefer -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2009
People often mistake forgiveness for a feeling, but it goes much deeper.
Formula For Eternal Life -- 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 -- Richard E. Gribble, CSC -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2009
George lives in Fort Portal, a town on the western front of Uganda, some fifty miles from the Congo.
Forgive As You Have Been Forgiven -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Cynthia E. Cowen -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2009
She stood peeking out from behind the curtains.
The Possible Dream -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15 -- Mary S. Lautensleger -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2006
Sibling rivalry. It's the pits. It has been around as long as there have been siblings around.
When Arlington National Cemetery Is Full -- 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 -- John T. Ball -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2006
The honored dead from our fighting in Afghanistan and Iraq have created a problem for Arlington Nati
Taking The First Step -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Gary L. Carver -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2006
Create in your minds, if you will, a scene where the people are gathering at a small church for wors
Forgiving And Not Forgetting -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15 -- Steven E. Albertin -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2003
Someone has wronged you, betrayed you, stabbed you in the back.
Saints In Shorts -- Luke 6:27-38 -- David Kalas -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2003
Seven years ago, our family moved from southern Virginia to northeast Wisconsin.
Revised And Amended By The Author Of Life -- 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 -- Robert S. Crilley -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2003
The celebrated theologian and novelist Frederick Buechner once remarked that preaching is like doing
The Fruit Of Forgiveness -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15 -- Harry N. Huxhold -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2000
One of the outstanding personages of the modern era was Howard Hughes. Mr.
Anything Better Than The Golden Rule? -- Luke 6:27-38 -- William G. Carter -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2000
A few years ago, I accepted an invitation to preach in a church in upstate New York.
The Power Of Uninformed Decisions -- 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2000
One of the most nerve-wracking experiences in life is finding a place to live and a person to live w
Refuse To Be A Victim -- Luke 6:27-38 -- James T. Garrett -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1991
When a person enters into any society or any fellowship, he takes upon himself the obligations to li
Faithful To The Lord -- Genesis 45:1-11, 15 -- Ron Lavin -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1991
There are many plots, sub-plots and themes in the Old Testament story of Joseph.
Recognizing God in Our Midst -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15 -- James H. Bailey -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1985
H. G.
Redeeming Love -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Roy C. Nichols -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1985
When Jesus began his message on the mountain, the common people in the crowd rejoiced.

The Village Shepherd

The Image Of God -- Revelation 4 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C
There's something exciting about secrets, especially to the young.
The Calming Of Storms -- Luke 8:22-25 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C
Some years ago, when Home Secretary Jack Straw learned his seventeen-year-old son had been selling
Living Water -- Jeremiah 17:5-10 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C
Readings:

Stories

SermonStudio

Love Your Enemy? -- Luke 6:27-38 -- David E. Leininger -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2009
Are You Kidding, Lord?

Love Your Enemies -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Gregory L. Tolle -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2006
But I say to you that listen, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who c
The Peacemaker -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Timothy F. Merrill -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2003
You have to admire those men and women who serve as peacemakers in trouble spots around the globe.
God Stories -- 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 -- John E. Sumwalt, Judy Snyder Stout -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2003
My father was my life, and in 1989 he and Mom came to live with me, literally to die.
Expect Nothing In Return -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Constance Berg -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2000
Regina Jennings worked as a custodian at West Virginia University College of Law for fifteen years.
Exchanging A Smile -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Richard A. Jensen -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1994
He smiled when we would have expected him to cry. He smiled when we expected him to hate.

Worship

SermonStudio

Epiphany 7 / Ordinary Time 7 -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15, Luke 6:27-38, Psalm 37:1-11, 39-40 -- Julia Ross Strope -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2009
A single song is being inflected through all the colorations of the human choir.
Seventh Sunday After The Epiphany -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15 -- Frank Ramirez -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2006
First Lesson: Genesis 45:3-11, 15

Theme: Slow Burn
Seventh Sunday After The Epiphany -- 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50 -- Frank Ramirez -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2006
Second Lesson: 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50
Seventh Sunday After The Epiphany -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Frank Ramirez -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2006
Gospel Lesson: Luke 6:27-38

Theme: Yes, Love THAT Enemy, Too!
Seventh Sunday After Epiphany -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15, 1 Corinthians 15:35-38, 42-50, Luke 6:27-38 -- H. Burnham Kirkland -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2003
Theme: Joseph Reconciled With His Brothers

Call To Worship
Life Preservers -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2000
Call To Worship
Leader: We are life preservers for God
Epiphany 7 -- Luke 6:27-38 -- Wayne H. Keller -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 2000
Liturgical Color: Green

Gospel: Luke 6:27-38
God's promise fulfilled -- Genesis 45:3-11, 15 -- James R. Wilson -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1997
Call To Worship
Leader: The Lord is faithful and God's Word will never return empty!
Epiphany 7 -- Psalm 37:1-11 -- Hugh H. Drennan -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1991
Do not fret because of the wicked;
do not be envious of wrongdoers,
SEVENTH SUNDAY AFTER THE EPIPHANY -- Genesis 45:3-11, 21-28, Luke 6:27-38 -- Heth H. Corl -- Epiphany 7 | Ordinary Time 7 - C -- 1976
First Lesson: Genesis 45:3-11, 21-28
Theme: Forgiving others

Call to Worship

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For January 27, 2018:

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“Today this scripture has been fulfilled in your hearing.” (v. 21b)

Good morning boys and girls,

I'm practically bursting with joy to see you in this hour. Know why? I get to show my love for you by telling a good news story from the Bible.

But first, what do I have here? (show series of objects) I want to know what is the purpose of, for example, a fly swatter? (children answer)
What is the purpose of a cup? (children answer)

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Contents
“The Challenge to be Humble” by Keith Wagner
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The Challenge to be Humble
by Keith Wagner
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10

Emphasis Preaching Journal

Sandra Herrmann
The word epiphany is from the Greek and refers to the experience of a sudden and amazing realization. Usually it’s applied to a scientific or philosophical/religious breakthrough, but it can apply in any situation in which a brilliant insight gives a person a different perspective on life or a problem s/he has been considering. For example, Archimedes’ famous shriek of “Eureka!” came as he was in the baths, contemplating yet again the difficulty of determining if a given mass would float.
Ron Love
Mark Ellingsen
Bob Ove
Bonnie Bates
Bill Thomas
Frank Ramirez
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Imagine a worship service, a sharing of scripture and interpretation, that went on from dawn until midday. How would you respond? In many of our mainline churches a worship service that last more than an hour risks negative comments to the pastor. “Worship was too long.” “I have other things to do today.” “Can’t you try to keep worship to an hour?”

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Some time ago there was a series of programmes on BBC 2 on the recent history of the Catholic Church. The series was called "Absolute Truth", and one programme looked at Catholicism in the developing parts of the world. It studied the work of liberation theologians in Latin America, particularly Leonardo Boff and Oscar Romero.

SermonStudio

Carlos Wilton
Theme For The Day
The church as the body of Christ is dynamic, unified, and organic.

Old Testament Lesson
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10
Ezra Reads The Law To The People

Special Occasion