May 4, 2014
Stetson Memorial United Methodist
Church
Sermon
Series on “The Names of God”
Sermon
17 of series-
“The
Sacred Names of God: El Kanna”
Exodus
34:10-14 NIV Bible
Deuteronomy
4:23-24 NIV Bible
1
John 3:1-7 Common English Bible
Spangler,
Ann: Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide
“Hello
My Name is. . . El Kanna”
A reading from Deuteronomy chapter
4 verses 23-24. . . listen for a Word from God to you and me the people of God.
. .
23 Be careful not to forget the
covenant of the Lord your God that he made with you; do not make for yourselves
an idol in the form of anything the Lord your God has forbidden. 24 For the
Lord your God is a consuming fire, a jealous God.
Let
us pray. . . (Pray for God to illuminate
His word and that we would have the open eyes, hearts and minds to conceive and
receive it)
Have you ever been jealous about
anything? Maybe someone who seems to have it all or someone who seems to get
all the breaks in life. . . good breaks that is. Maybe someone who got that big
promotion instead of you. . . even though you know you are more qualified than
they are. Having 3 daughters has been interesting. . . especially when the
“green eyed monster” decides to make a visit. Either someone is able to stay up
later than someone else. . . maybe someone gets something and the others didn’t.
. . someone seems to get all/more of mom’s or dad’s attention. . . The list can go on. Three have even been time when
I have felt jealous regarding my children. Times when they spent more time at a
friend’s house with their mom. . . they come home and tell me how cool this mom
is or that mom is. . . stuff like that. Things that make me feel they are
happier with other people than with me. I can kind of understand how God must
feel when we decide that we “like other things better than Him. . . when we put
the gods of the world before Him.”
Scripture compares God’s jealousy to
what a husband feels when his wife has been unfaithful. No wonder the first of
the Ten Commandments prohibits the worship of other gods. The Lord is our
Jealous God. . . El Kanna, who cannot
endure unfaithfulness.
Shakespeare
described jealousy as a “green-eyed monster.” Mark Twain called it the
“trademark of small minds.” Robert Heinlein labeled it a “symptom of neurotic
insecurity.” But these are descriptions of human jealousy will only confuse you if you
try to apply them to God, whose jealousy might better be described by the words
of the English poet Joseph Addison: “Jealousy is that pain which a man feels
from the apprehension that he is not equally beloved by the person whom he
entirely loves.” This is the kind of jealousy that impels God to pursue us,
despite our evasions, our indifference, or our waywardness.
We are so
wayward at times why would our God be Jealous for us? Why would He pursue us
and bring us back? Because we are His children. . . as I said I have been jealous at times when my girls have talked highly
about other mothers to me. How must God feel when His children go to idols and
forget about Him? 1 John 3:1-7 tells us what it means to be a child of God.
. . let me read it from the Common English bible for you. . .
See what kind of love the Father has given to us in
that we should be called God’s children, and that is what we are! Because the
world didn’t recognize him, it doesn’t recognize us.
Dear friends, now we are God’s children, and it
hasn’t yet appeared what we will be. We know that when he appears we will be
like him because we’ll see him as he is. And everyone who has this hope in him
purifies himself even as he is pure. Every person who practices sin commits an
act of rebellion, and sin is rebellion. You know that he appeared to take away
sins, and there is no sin in him. Every person who remains in relationship to
him does not sin. Any person who sins has not seen him or known him. Little
children, make sure no one deceives you. The person who practices righteousness
is righteous, in the same way that Jesus is righteous.
What does it
mean to be children of God. . . are there thing that are our responsibility as
children of God. . . :
a.
God Loves us (vs.
1)® He calls us His children. We are considered children
and co-heirs with Christ. We are adopted into the family of God through the
blood of Lord Jesus Christ. How do we know this? Because of the Cross and the
Resurrection of Jesus. . . because God’s Word tells us. . . because of faith
and because of the witness of the Holy Spirit within us. Pure undeserved grace given to us from God
b.
We are to be
like him (vs. 2)® since we are children of God we will be like Him
because we will see Him as He is. We have this hope in our hearts and we purify
ourselves by the renewing of our hearts. We renew ourselves by the living word
of God and having a relationship with Him and our Risen Lord Jesus Christ. As
we become more in the image of Christ we become more like who God has called us
to be.
c.
We are not to
sin (vs. 6)® Now there are some that believe since they are
under grace they can do whatever they want and God will forgive them because
they are “a child of God.” This is partly true as in God does forgive us but we
are called to remain in our relationship with God and not sin. If we keep
sinning and not even trying in this relationship have we truly seen God. . . do
we really know Him and His plan for our lives?
Real faith
arises from contact with the living God, who by his own definition is jealous
for our attention, our devotion, our love. He’s not interested in competing
with other deities. He neither shares his glory nor compromises his holiness.
This is our Jealous God, the one who loves us with an everlasting,
all-consuming love.
So. . . how are
we doing as we try to become the likeness of Christ? Are we causing Dad to be
jealous or are we giving Dad our attention? Are we are looking up to our Big
Brother, wanting to be just like Him or are we going our own way? Are we
striving to be more like Him each day? We have a jealous God that loves us with
a passion. We have a God who will not put up with our putting other gods before
Him. . . the god of money. . . the god of
possessions. . . the god of envy. . . the list deities goes on. How will
you respond to the call to new life of being the mirror image of our Brother
and Savior, Jesus Christ? Will you lay aside the deities of the world and
follow the One true God? The choice is ours to make. Which will you choose?
Let
us pray. . . (Pray to El Kanna)
Lord,
you are holy beyond my understanding, perfect in a way I cannot perceive. Help
me to catch a glimpse of your glory and to grow more zealous for your name,
that I might exalt it by the way I live and the way I love. Send your refining
fire to heal and purge my heart and send your all-consuming love to lead me
home.
(Spangler, Ann
(2008-09-09). Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide (p. 122). Zondervan.
Kindle Edition.)
AMEN!
May 4, 2014
Sermon 17 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The
Sacred Names of God”
Exodus 34:10-14 NIV Bible
Deuteronomy 4:23-24 NIV Bible
1 John 3:1-7 Common English Bible
Spangler, Ann: Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
- El Kanna à Jealous God
children’s message
and
sermon “Hello My Name is . . . El Kanna”
by Pastor
Ruth Foss
sermon
blog
meditation
blog
“God’s
Whisper” blog
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten,
ME
May 4,
2014
&
Sermon 16 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The
Sacred Names of God”
Genesis 21:1-21 (The Message Bible)
Acts 4:32-35 (The Message Bible)
Psalm 139
“Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
- El Roi à God watches over us
children’s message
and
sermon “Hello My Name is . . . El
Roi”
by Pastor
Ruth Foss
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten,
ME
April 27,
2014
&
Easter Sunday
Sermon 15 of “What’s In A Name…”
Sermon Series on “The Sacred Names of God”
Jeremiah 23:5-6 (GODs Word Translation)
Jeremiah 31:33 (GODs Word Translation)
Matthew 28:1-10 (English Standard Version)
“Praying the Names of God: A Daily Guide”
By, Ann Spangler
Names of God and Definitions from Sermon today:
- Yahweh Tsidqenu à The Lord Our Righteousness
Communion
and
sermon “Hello My Name is . . .
Yahweh Tsidqenu”
by Pastor
Ruth Foss
Stetson
Memorial United Methodist Church
Patten,
ME
April 20,
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
to
“Hosanna” by Kirk Franklin
distribution
of the palms
Communion
and sermon “Hello My Name
is . . . Ish Makaboth”
by
Pastor Ruth Foss
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”
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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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