April 13, 2014
Stetson Memorial United Methodist
Church
Sermon
Series on “The Names of God”
Sermon
14 of series-
“The
Sacred Names of God: Ish Makaboth”
Isaiah
53:7-12 The Message Bible
Isaiah
50:4-9a Complete Jewish Bible
Spangler,
Ann (2008-09-09). Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide
“Hello
My Name is. . . Ish Makaboth”
Let
us pray. . .
Loving
and Gracious God, full of compassion and love, You are the giver of all that is
good and perfect. We thank you for this day that we can slow ourselves down and
bask in Your word. As we sit at Your feet, we ask that You would help us
understand the message for us today through the Spirit that You have placed
within us. May that Spirit move within us so that we may see the light of your
word. May we come away from our encounter with You this morning changed people
of God. Speak to us Lord within the darkness of life, we are anxious to hear
Your voice within our hearts and see the light of your glory.
Have you ever had so much sorrow over
something or someone that it feels as if your heart is actually going to break?
Have you ever been to a place like that and it feels as if you will not survive
through your pain? When you are in the midst of this suffering and pain, we can
feel as if we are all alone. No one can understand the pain and anguish you are
feeling. You feel as if you are at the bottom of a dark, deep pit and there is
no way out. There is no one who will come with a light to help you find your
way out. Who will come and sit with you through this season of your journey and
help you find a way out?
Today is Palm Sunday. Today we celebrate
Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem with waving Palms. The people knew that
Jesus was special. They were sure that Jesus would be the one to save them from
the tyranny of the Romans. Jesus was the Messiah that would free them as David
would. Or was He?
We are continuing on our journey of
learning the Sacred Names of God and
praying in that same name. We have learned so many names for God it is very
fitting that our Sacred Name of God is
Ish Makaboth. . . Man of Sorrows. . .
as we enter into Holy Week.
Now we have sort of touched on this Name
of God. . . Ish Makaboth. . . when we
talked about the Servant of the Lord. I had read the first part of Isaiah 53 a
couple of weeks ago but today, I read the “rest of the story”. The part I read
today reminds us of Holy week and what Jesus would suffer by the end of the
week. We begin this week with the cry of
Hosannas and end it with shout of “Crucify Him!” As a matter of fact,
after Jesus had His triumphal entry, He went away and looked over Jerusalem and
cried over it there are two times that we
hear about Jesus crying, one was over Lazzareth and the other over Jerusalem. .
. He was full of sorrow because the
people just didn’t understand who He was. They were all happy and excited that
Jesus was going to be the Messiah but it was a different type of Messiah than
they wanted. They wanted one who was full of violence and retribution but what
they had was one full of peace and compassion. Matthew 20:26-27 tells us “But that’s not the way it’s going to be
among you. Whoever wants to become great among you will be your servant.
Whoever wants to be most important among you will be your slave.” Jesus
wept because He knew that the people wanted blood but what they didn’t realize
that it would be His blood that would redeem and save them.
But there is something about this whole
“Passion Week” that amazes me. It was how He reacted within His suffering. I
would like to “unpack” that statement for you by first reading Isaiah 50 verses
4-9a. Now I would like for you listen to the words I am reading and tell me if
you could have acted the same as Jesus did. . . read from the Complete Jewish Bible. . .
Now I don’t know about you but I don’t
think I could have acted the same way. When I am hurt my first reaction is to
hurt back. . . I am only human. I
think we all want to see our oppressors
come to some kind of judgment. Remember
last week we talked about Shophet. . . the Righteous Judge. . . we at times
have a hard time waiting for our Judge to drop the hammer down on those who
hurt us. . . But listen to how a
servant of God reacts. . . how they take suffering.
1. Daily hears God’s voice strengthening them – verse 4
tells us that the servant of the Lord spends time with Him each day. Each day
they are taught by God on what to do and they receive strength in the words God
has for them. They are able to face each day knowing that God is with them. How much time do we. . . you and I. . . spend
each day searching out God’s voice? How much time do we spend each day
listening for God’s instruction for our lives? How excited are we each day to
sit at the foot of the cross and just be. . . basking in the love and
compassion that flows down from it?
2. Willing accepts suffering – verse 5 tells us that
the servant of the Lord “accepts their circumstances” because they know God is
with them. . . that everything that happens is “Father Filtered.” Now this is hard. When we go through “the
valley of the shadow of death”, how do we react? Do we trust that God will see
us through or do we try to trust on our own strength and might to see us
through? Do we run away from adversity or do we meet it head on with and
through the strength of God?
3. Endures suffering patiently – The servant of the
Lord knows. . . is confident. . . that God will save them from whatever they
face, as it says in verse 7, so they sit and wait and take their refuge in Him.
Ok. . . there are times when we are going
through a tough time on our faith journey and we just can’t see the “light at
the end of the tunnel.” How do we react in these times? Do we turn to God and
His Word to remind us of His promises or do we only focus on what is ahead of
us trying to think of a way out? Do we look for comfort in the Word of God or
in the world in which we live? I don’t know about you. . . but when I am going
through these times of trial. . . it is hard for me to be patient. I want it
over “yesterday”.
4. Trusts in God to deliver them from suffering – The
servant of the Lord takes it all. The insults, the wounds, the innuendo’s. . . whatever
comes their way. They have a “tunnel vision” on God and will not be moved. They
know in the end they will triumph as in the second part of verse 7. And the church says REALLY Pastor Ruth. . . how the heck do you expect us to take whatever
people dish out to us. People are mean. . . humanity is cruel. . . how can we
just sit by. Well. . . no one said it was going to be easy but with God on our
side how can we not win?
I think my favorite part. . . the part
that gets me through those tough times is what the rest of the scripture read
this morning reads. . . My vindicator is close. . . God is close by ready to
help me. Because of this fact, who can condemn me? If God is for us who can be against us. . . who can stand against us.
Can somebody give me a GLORY!
So.
. . why suffer? Is not the question, because we live in a fallen world where there
is suffering and despair. We don’t choose to suffer unless we are paranoid or
have a martyr complex. It is not for us to choose. Suffering is a “cross we
must bear.” The true question is how we
suffer when it comes as it will come to everyone of us. Are you in a season in your journey where you feel that you are
suffering either by your own hand or by someone else’s? Do you feel like you
are in the Sahara Desert with nothing but wide spread scorching sand? Are you
looking for an oasis that you can come to and rest for a while? Beloved. . . Jesus
our Lord and Savior suffered. He knows what you are going through. But you see
Jesus Suffered, died and was buried. But on the third day He rose again and He
will help you rise again from your valley of the shadow of death. He is waiting
to cause healing rain fall upon your parched soul. . . the Healing Rain that
falls down from the cross of Calvary. Find your rest, peace and hope in the One
who has been there before. . . our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ. Come and dance in
the rain of mercy, peace and redemption. He is always there waiting for you to
join in the dance of life with Him
Let
us pray. . . (Pray to Ish Makaboth)
Amen!
April
13, 2014
Palm Sunday
Sermon 14 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred
Names of God”
Isaiah
53:7-12 (The Message)
Isaiah
50:4-9a
Matthew
20:26-27
(Matthew
21:1-11)
“Praying the Names of God: A Daily
Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon
today:
-
Ish Makaboth à Man of Sorrows
song
and sacred dance by Erica Berberena
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/04/hosanna-sacred-dance-palm-sunday.html
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/04/hosanna-sacred-dance-palm-sunday.html
to
“Hosanna” by Kirk Franklin
distribution
of the palms
Communion
and sermon “Hello My Name
is . . . Ish Makaboth”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s
Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 13, 2014
&
Fifth Sunday in Lent
Sermon 13 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred
Names of God”
Psalm
94:2-15 (Living Bible)(TLB)
Ezekiel
37:1-14 (The Message Bible)
“Praying the Names of God: A Daily
Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon
today:
-
Shopet à Judge
Communion
and sermon “Hello My Name
is . . . Shopet”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
April 6, 2014
&
Fourth Sunday in Lent
Sermon 12 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred
Names of God”
Isaiah
53:1-9 (The Message)
“The
Suffering Servant”
1
Samuel 16:1-13
“God
Looks into the Heart”
“Praying the Names of God: A Daily
Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon
today:
-
Ebed Yahweh à Servant of God
Communion
and sermon “Hello My Name
is . . . Ebed Yahweh”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 30, 2014
&
Third Sunday in Lent
reading of poem, “Lent”
by Ann Weems
from her book, Kneeling in Jerusalem
Sermon 11 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred
Names of God”
Psalm
31:1-5 (Names of God bible)
John
13:12-17 (GOD’S WORD Translation)
(John 20:16 – in the garden)
“Praying the Names of God: A Daily
Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon
today:
-
Rabbouni/ El Emet à Teacher/God of Truth
Communion
children’s
sermon by Regina Goode
about
Johnny Appleseed
and sermon “Hello My Name
is . . . Rabbouni/El Emet”
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=502382803201413&id=174161846023512
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/sermon-hello-my-name-is-rabbouni-el.html
https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/447805342639202304
http://raymondafoss.blogspot.com/2014/03/sermon-hello-my-name-is-rabbouni-el.html
https://twitter.com/raymondafoss/status/447805342639202304
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
sermon blog
meditation blog
“God’s
Whisper” blog
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 23, 2014
&
Second Sunday in Lent
Sermon 10 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred
Names of God”
Psalm
121
John
3:1-17 (not read)
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon
today:
-
Yahweh/Yahweh Yireh (ya-WEH yir-EH)à The Lord will supply
Prayers
of the People by Ray Foss
children’s
sermon by Kelly Curtis
-
Mark 1:12-13 – story about Lent and waiting
and sermon “Hello My Name
is . . . Yahweh”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 16, 2014
&
First Sunday in Lent
Sermon 9 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred
Names of God”
Job
19:25-27 New International Version (NIV)
Romans
5:12-19 New International Version (NIV)
Isaiah
49:7
Leviticus
25:48-49
Numbers
35:9-30
Jeremiah
50:33-34
Mark
10:54
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon
today:
-
Go’el (go’EL)à Redeemer
Opening
Prayer
children’s
sermon
-
Why are You Sad?
and sermon “Our Redeemer
Lives”
(in the bulletin as “Hello My Name
is …Go’el”)
by
Raymond A. Foss
filling
in for Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 9, 2014
&
Transfiguration Sunday
Sermon 8 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred
Names of God”
Psalm
46
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon
today:
-
El Olam (EL o-LAM)à Everlasting/Eternal God
and sermon “Hello My Name
El Olam”
(in the bulletin as “Hello My Name
is …El Olam”)
by
Ellen Alward Dickinson
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
March 2, 2014
&
Sermon 7 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred
Names of God”
Daniel 4:19, 24-35 (The Names of God
Bible)
1 Kings 19 (The Names of God Bible)
Psalm 91:1-2 (NIV)
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon
today:
-
El Elyon (EL el-YOHN)à God Most High
children’s
sermon, “God Rocks!”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
and sermon ““Hello My Name
El Elyon”
(in the bulletin as “Hello My Name
is …El Elyon”)
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
February 23, 2014
&
Sermon 6 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred
Names of God”
Names
of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-
Ishà Bridegroom
Hosea
2:16, 19-20
Revelations
19:6-9
(All Scripture is from The Names of God Bible)
Worship
Songs:
-
Bless His Holy Name
children’s
sermon, Scouting Sunday,
by
Jean Howes
-
God’s promise
and sermon “Hello My Name
Is… Ish/ Bridegroom”
(in the bulletin as “Hello My Name
is …Ish”)
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
February 9, 2014
&
Sermon 5 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred
Names of God”
Names
of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-
Adonay
(Adonai)à Lord
Daniel
9:9-16
Daniel
9:17-19
Daniel
9:9-19
(All Scripture is from The Names of God Bible)
children’s
sermon
-
a servant is someone who serves the Lord,
using all of their talents to bring His kingdom
on earth,
serving our Master in everything they say and do.
by
Pastor Ruth
and sermon “Hello My Name Adonay”
(in the bulletin as “Hello My Name
is …Adonay”)
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
February 2, 2014
&
Sermon 4 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred
Names of God”
Names
of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-
El
Chayà Living God
Joshua
3:7-13
2
Kings 19:14-16
Jeremiah
10:3-5
2
Corinthians 6:15-16
(All
Scripture is from The Names of God Bible)
children’s
sermon
“We
have a living and breathing God who is always there for us.
He
answers us when we call. Our God is not dead…He surely alive…“
by
Pastor Ruth
and sermon “Hello My Name is …El Chay”
(in the bulletin as “Hello My Name
is …El Chay / Living God”)
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 26, 2014
&
Sermon 3 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred
Names of God”
Names
of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-
El
à God
-
Elohimà God
-
EloahàGod
Genesis
1:2-2:3
Deuteronomy
28:2-6
(All
Scripture is from The Names of God Bible)
children’s
sermon
-
“and God Created. . . “
by
Pastor Ruth
Closing
Song – “Friend of God”
and sermon “Hello My Name is …El, Elohim, and Eloah”
(in the bulletin as “Hello My Name Is. . .
God“)
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 19, 2014
&
Baptism
of the Lord Sunday
(and
a time to celebrate and remember our own baptism)
Sermon 2 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred
Names of God”
Names
of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-
Yeshua
--> Jesus
-
Mashiach --> Christ,
Messiah
Matthew
1:18-21
Psalm
2
Mark
1:14-20
Matthew
3:13-17
(All Scripture is from The Names of God Bible)
children’s
sermon
-
There is only One who can save us, Jesus, the one Savior
and sermon “Hello My Name is …Yeshua/Mashiach”
(in the bulletin as “Hello
My Name Is. . . Jesus, Christ, Messiah“)
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 12, 2014
&
Epiphany Sunday
Epiphany of the Lord Sunday
Sermon Series on “The Names of God”
Sermon 1 of “What’s In A Name…”
Names
of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
-
Ha-Shem ->
the Name
-
Ehyeh -> I Am
Exodus 3:13-14
Leviticus 24:10-16
(All Scripture is from The Names of God Bible)
children’s
sermon
-
different names, different meaning – one person
-
many names for God, all one God
and sermon “Our Many Faceted God”
(saved as “Hello My Name
Is. . . “)
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
Stetson Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten, ME
January 5, 2014
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