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The Conclusion Of The Message -- Isaiah 25:6-9 -- Mark P. Zacher, Anthology -- 1994
The funeral was held on June 18th and so the opening illustration was especially appropriate.
When The Boat Keeps Rocking -- Psalm 46 -- Robert A. Noblett, Anthology -- 1994
On a fourth of July weekend when I was a fairly young man, a friend of my father's invited a friend
Playing In The Streets -- Mark 10:13-16, Zechariah 8:3-5 -- James W. Weis, Anthology -- 1994
Thus says the Lord: ''I will return to Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem; Jerusalem sha
In Stride -- Isaiah 65:17-25, Romans 8:35-39 -- Ruth L. Boling, Anthology -- 1994
We have come today to celebrate the life of ____________; beloved son, grandson, brother, and friend
Answers To Consider -- Job 19:23, 27a -- Anthology, James W. Addy, Pastor -- 1994
This meditation was preached at the funeral of a 60--year--old woman who was shot to death by her so
Good News At A Bad Time! -- Luke 2:10-11 -- Richard E. Merrick, Anthology -- 1994
A tragedy has come into our lives!
What Shall We Say To This? -- Romans 6:1-11, Romans 8:31-39 -- Bob Kaul, Anthology -- 1994
In both of these passages from his letter to the Romans, Paul begins with a question that is probabl
Death And Birth -- Psalm 23, 1 Corinthians 13, John 14:1-7 -- Anthology, Henry G. Brinton -- 1994
Two things you can never predict with precision are birth and death.
Resurrection And Life -- John 11:17-27 -- Jonathan W. Schriber, Anthology -- 1994
I was very anxious to meet ____________.
Like Abraham To The Slaughter -- Dennis E. Dinger, Anthology -- 1994
It is not good for us to be here.
The Circle Of Life -- Charles R. Leary, Anthology -- 1994
Life has brought us full circle again!
Healed Once Again -- Matthew 9:1-8 -- Anna M. Ritter, Anthology -- 1994
God heals.
Of Thimbles And Thread -- Ecclesiastes 3:7a -- Lawrence H. Craig, Anthology -- 1994
____________ was a seamstress. Such talent was hers as a hobby.
Happy Fear -- Psalm 128, Philippians 4:4-7 -- John V. Carrier, Anthology -- 1994
Today's psalm, which __________ and __________ chose, is both a blessing and an admonition.
Welcome To The Banquet -- Isaiah 25:6-9, Revelation 7:9-17 -- Barbara G. Schmitz, Anthology -- 1994
On the night before Jesus died, he gathered with his friends in an upper room.
Marriage: Endearing And Enduring -- Charles R. Leary, Anthology -- 1994
For A Medical Student
Let The Children Come To Me -- Psalm 42 -- Mary Venema Swierenga, Anthology -- 1994
____________ graced this earth for three months and four days.
Three Building Blocks To A Happy Marriage -- Trevor Herm, Anthology -- 1994
I'd like to take a few moments to reflect on our scripture, as we think about the building blocks to
Hallowed Ground -- B. David Hostetter, Anthology -- 1994
This is hallowed groundCreated from nothingBut the thought of God
Love Is A Many Splendored Thing -- Song Of Solomon 8:6-7, Psalm 100, 1 Corinthians 13 -- John C. Bush, Anthology -- 1994
Some of us here today will remember The Four Aces, a popular singing group from the mid 1950s, and t
The Things Which Remain When All Is Lost -- 2 Samuel 12:16-23 -- Thomas A. Pilgrim, Anthology -- 1994
There is a story in the Old Testament book of 2 Samuel which I want to share with you.
The First Marriage -- Genesis 2:18-24 -- James Mckarns, Anthology -- 1994
In the midst of a strange and beautiful world, the first man stood in awe, looking about at the new
Mystery Of Death -- Psalm 121, Psalm 23 -- John A. Terry, Anthology -- 1994
Opening
Memory And Hope -- Genesis 2:18-23, Psalm 100, Colossians 3:12-17 -- Deborah D. Steed, Anthology -- 1994
For An Older Couple, Both Widowed
To The Father's House -- 2 Corinthians 5:1, 6-10, John 14:1-6 -- James Mckarns, Anthology -- 1994
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Jesus warned against with those who store up treasures for themselves but are not rich towards God. Through our worship today let us pledge ourselves to seek our treasure only in God.

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Jesus, sometimes we envy others because of all they possess.
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For he satisfies the thirsty, and the hungry he fills with good things.... Let those who are wise give heed to these things, and consider the steadfast love of the Lord.
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How do you focus on something unseen? How can we set our minds on that which we can't touch, or taste, or verify scientifically? Most practical people want proof. Abstract propositions are difficult to get our arms around, especially if they are from another time and place.
Thomas A. Renquist
This story begins with gift -- with blessed gift -- with miraculous, blessed giftedness. And I will even tell you now the theme of the story: if you keep your eye on the giftedness of everything, then you yourself can be a gift, you can be a giver, rather than a hoarder.
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" 'It was I who taught Ephraim how to walk, I took them up in my arms; but they did not know that I healed them' (11:3). They did not know me. Do you?

" 'I led them with cords of human kindness, with bands of love. I was to them like those who lift infants to their cheeks. I bent down to them and fed them.' (1:4). But they did not know me. Do you?

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