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Lou Proctor referred to himself... -- Deuteronomy 10:12-22 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
Lou Proctor referred to himself as a baseball player, and the Baseball Encyclopedia carried h
Third Street United Methodist Church... -- Isaiah 65:17-25 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
Third Street United Methodist Church was hosting the organizational meeting for a new chapter of Hab
One of the most telling... -- Deuteronomy 10:12-22 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
One of the most telling books on the nature of our wasteful American society is David Halberstam's s
As the day of a... -- Isaiah 65:17-25 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
"As the day of a tree ..." wrote Isaiah.
Each year about late October... -- Deuteronomy 10:12-22 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
Each year about late October a small group of unmarried Mennonite men set off from Lancaster County
The modern welfare attitude that... -- 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
The modern welfare attitude that has emerged in many countries today would not have developed under
It had been a long... -- 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
It had been a long day for Jim. The family farm was just barely surviving.
One of the most abiding... -- 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
One of the most abiding images of overwhelming affection comes near the conclusion of Steven Spielbe
Paul refers to the challenge... -- 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
Paul refers to the challenge not to be lazy.
At noon, October 1, 2003... -- 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
At noon, October 1, 2003, citizens of Ecuador synchronized their watches for the first time in their
In the metropolitan area where... -- 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
In the metropolitan area where I live, I sense a growing weariness in doing good.
Norman was in his mid... -- 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
Norman was in his mid-seventies.
A few years ago, a... -- Luke 21:5-19 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
A few years ago, a biblical scholar and sometime-archaeologist published the fruits of years of his
William Warburton, bishop of Gloucester... -- Luke 21:5-19 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
William Warburton, bishop of Gloucester, was praising the idea of the divine right of kings.
Most of the preaching I... -- 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
Most of the preaching I have heard on this passage in the past couple decades has focused, not on th
Whether the adversary is external... -- Luke 21:5-19 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
Whether the adversary is external or from within, Jesus' words hold true: "By standing firm you will
Prayer of Abandonmentbr... -- Luke 21:5-19 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
Prayer of AbandonmentCharles de Foucald
There have been times when... -- Luke 21:5-19 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
There have been times when I have wanted to write an article or do a television interview and apolog
Among the most moving moments... -- Luke 21:5-19 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
Among the most moving moments during a study tour of Israel were those spent standing at the western
Ephraim Cabot is a pious... -- Malachi 4:1-6 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
Ephraim Cabot is a pious, self-centered, mean spirited character in O'Neill's play Desire Under t
In his book Talks... -- Malachi 4:1-6 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
In his book Talks To Teachers on Psychology, William James has a chapter titled, "The Laws of
What will daybreak bring? For... -- Malachi 4:1-6 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
What will daybreak bring?
Martin Luther, with characteristic bluntness... -- Malachi 4:1-6 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
Martin Luther, with characteristic bluntness, once observed, "There is no more sin in a man's sex li
After all is said and... -- Deuteronomy 10:12-22 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
After all is said and done, the heart of God's message to creation is a message of obedience to God
A quote from Kierkegaard on... -- Luke 21:5-19 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
A quote from Kierkegaard on Christian persecution:

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David Coffin
Pentecost accents the belief that the Christian church is a Spirit movement, not another world institution. Imagine a pastor who is on the denomination committee for examining pastoral candidates that are on various points along their journey toward ordination either before, during or just after completion of seminary/Bible college training. All the pastoral candidates are excited about their future of making a positive change and impression on the churches they serve.
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Acts 2:1-21
Martin Luther viewed Pentecost as a day of celebration, as on a sermon in the topic he noted “it was on this present Pentecost Day that the joyful blessed and lovely kingdom of Christ was established, a kingdom filled with joy, courage, and certainty.”  Complete Sermons, Vol.6, p.152) Awareness of the Holy Spirit is a big part of the joy and certainty Pentecost brings.  John Wesley, then, offers a timely warning about how not to lose a sense of the Spirit and the joy and confidence this insight offers.  He wrote:

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Peter Andrew Smith
“I’m not sure why we’re doing this,” Ollie muttered to himself as he took his place on the bandstand. He unpacked his guitar and played a few chords to make sure that it was in tune. “The acoustics are better in the church building.”

“They may be,” Todd said raising his voice over the sounds of the busy park. “Going to be a noisy afternoon from the sounds of it.”

“Huh?” Ollie looked over at his smiling friend. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to say that out loud.”

“You’re just saying what we’re all thinking, isn’t he Wendy?’

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John Jamison
Object: Today’s message will include a role-play. You will need one child to play the role of the shepherd and the rest of the children will be the people from town. I usually pick an outgoing child for my shepherd so they will act out a bit. Encourage everyone to have fun and ham it up a bit.

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The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
As I recall, there was a mighty, rushing wind at the last Bank Holiday weekend. It didn't herald the coming of God quite as much as the coming of a mighty, rushing rain, and for many unfortunate people, substantial flooding. And it was accompanied by considerable power, for it uprooted and destroyed one of our laburnum trees.

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Mark Ellingsen
Theme of the Day
The Holy Spirit gets around. Historically the church has also commemorated its origins on this festival. In some traditions, confirmation is celebrated.

Collect of the Day
Petitions are offered that the Spirit come and transform the faithful to give them language to proclaim the word. The Holy Spirit, Justification (by Grace), Sanctification, and Evangelism are emphasized.

Psalm of the Day
Psalm 104:24-34, 35b
* Hymn to God the creator; praise for God's providential interventions.
James Evans
(Occurs in all three cycles of the lectionary; see The Day Of Pentecost, Cycle A, for an alternative approach.)

Elizabeth Achtemeier
On the previous Sundays of this Eastertide, we have heard the risen Christ tell his followers to remain in Jerusalem until he sends the Holy Spirit upon them. That will enable them to be his witnesses in Jerusalem and Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. Having promised that, he ascended into heaven, to rule over all at the right hand of the Father. That promise was spoken during the forty days that the Lord was with the apostles and disciples after his resurrection.
Arthur H. Kolsti
Then he said to me, "Prophesy to these bones, and say to them: O dry bones, hear the word of the Lord to the breath, prophesy mortal, and say to the breath: Thus says the Lord God: Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live." I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood on their feet, a vast multitude.
-- Ezekiel 37:4-10
Ron Lavin
The Holy Spirit is called "your Advocate" in the New English Bible translation of John 15:26. Other translations may be helpful in understanding the meaning of the Holy Spirit. The King James Version uses the term "The Comforter." The Revised Standard Version and the New International Version use the term "The Counselor." The Phillips translation and the Barclay translation call the Holy Spirit "The Helper." I like the title "The Advocate" best of all. This term "The Adovcate" includes comforting, counseling, and helping.

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