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Looking Outward Together -- 1 John -- Warren Gregory Martin, Anthology -- 1994
(__________) I would like to take a few moments and speak with you and the congregation gathered to
In His Redeemer's Arms -- Mark 10:13-16 -- Charles R. Turbin, Anthology -- 1994
____________ and ____________, friends and loved ones of ____________, dear friends in Christ, grace
Two Are Better Than One -- Ecclesiastes 4:7-12 -- Sandra Herrmann, Anthology -- 1994
Well, here we are - despite whatever trepidation you may have felt over the last few weeks or days,
There Is No Condemnation -- Jeremiah 29:11-12 -- Deborah D. Steed, Anthology -- 1994
On behalf of the ____________ family, I want to thank you for being here today to remember _________
Congregation's Vow To The Couple -- Anthology, Ann K. Larson -- 1994
(May be read following vows, exchange of rings, declarations.)
The March Of Death -- Merlin L. Conrad, Anthology -- 1994
When I was in seminary there was a picture hanging in our library that I will never forget.
Love Promises: The Eternal Dimension -- Ephesians 5:21-22, 25 -- Michael L. Thompson, Anthology -- 1994
As we gather here today for this festive occasion, Paul has some very good advice for __________ and
Joyful Are Those Who Receive God's Love -- Matthew 5:1-12 -- Paul Lintern, Anthology -- 1994
Blessed are those who know that without God they are incomplete
Your Journey Of Life -- Ecclesiastes 4:9-12, 1 Corinthians 13 -- Mark P. Zacher, Anthology -- 1994
For An Older Couple, Both Widowed
The Solid Rock On Which We Stand! -- Matthew 7:24-29 -- Robert S. Crilley, Anthology -- 1994
__________ and __________: The occasion of any wedding always confronts a preacher with the challeng
Inner Experience -- Mary Lu Warstler, Anthology -- 1994
Marriage requires generosity, unselfishness, flexibility, and forbearance from both husband and wife
You Are What You Wear -- Song Of Solomon 8:6-7, Colossians 3:12-17 -- Erskine White, Anthology -- 1994
From the announcement of their engagement to the day of their wedding, a young couple can be put thr
Wedding Admonition -- Paul L. Sandin, Anthology -- 1994
__________ and __________, the marriage vows that you have exchanged today are voluntary and equal,
O Come! Little Children Death of a Newborn Infant -- Luke 18:15-16 -- Walter A. Schmidt, Anthology -- 1989
I stand here in the pulpit ready to preach Jason's funeral sermon with a feeling deep down in the pi
Can We Celebrate Christmas Now? Death at Christmastime -- Luke 2:1-20, John 3:16 -- Anthology, Allen Puffenberger -- 1989
The following meditation is suggested for a family that has lost a loved one near the end of Advent
The God of infinite Reach Death by Suicide -- Psalm 139 -- Phil Barnhart, Anthology -- 1989
We all have burdens.Some of us overcome them and some of us are overcome by them.
The Witness For an Eighty-year-old Man -- Acts 1:8 -- Anthology -- 1989
Our assignment today, to celebrate the long and good life of Eck Ring, is one we attempt with ease a
Grace Enough For One Who Worked With Disturbed Children -- 2 Corinthians 12:9 -- William Luoma, Anthology -- 1989
Dear friends in Christ:
Dealing With Suicide For a Man in His Sixties -- Psalm 23, Philippians 4:4-13 -- Anthology, Louis M. Pratt -- 1989
The death of a loved one is always a tragedy.
Using the Available Spiritual Resources Death of the Unchurched -- Psalm 139:142, 23-24 -- Alan Bacon Bond, Anthology -- 1989
He had been sick for two days with influenza, and, while having had some high blood pressure problem
Claiming the Promise For One Who Came to Faith While Dying -- John 14:6 -- Anthology, Palmer L. Gedde -- 1989
Dearly beloved in the Lord, grace to you and peace from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior,
God Has a Purpose Death Where Divorce Has Intruded -- Matthew 1 -- Arthur H. Kolsti, Anthology -- 1989
We can expect an increasing number of services involving families whose relationships have been stai
Celebrate Life For a Ninety-three-year-old Widow -- 2 Timothy 3:6-8 -- Anthology, Walter A. Schmidt -- 1989
I chose this text from 2 Timothy especially for Edna because it fits her so well.
Nothing Can Separate Us Death Following Extended illness -- Romans 8:35-39 -- Paul F. Hegele, Anthology -- 1989
Separation - it's a mournful, frightening word.
Deaths, Our Teacher For an Eighty-four-year-old Woman -- Psalm 90 -- Anthology, Allen Puffenberger -- 1989
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