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During World War II a... -- John 13:1-15 -- Maundy Thursday - B -- 1991
During World War II a small patrol in France was sent behind the German lines.
There is a famous legend... -- Jeremiah 3:21-4:2 -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - B -- 1991
There is a famous legend among American Indians concerning the two paths of life.
Blow the trumpet in Zion... -- Joel 2:1-2, 12-17 -- Ash Wednesday - B -- 1991
"Blow the trumpet in Zion! Sound the alarm!" Repent; it's turn around time.
In Lloyd Douglas' novel The... -- John 15:9-17 -- 1991
In Lloyd Douglas' novel The Robe there is a conversation between Marcellus and Diana.
Some years ago a judge... -- Genesis 2:18-24 -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - B -- 1991
Some years ago a judge in New York City gave this charge to the jury in a divorce case:
What is the sound barrier... -- Mark 10:17-30 -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 1991
What is the sound barrier?
Whether it is on television... -- Isaiah 59:9-19 -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - B -- 1991
Whether it is on television or in real life, we all know the courtroom procedure where the witness i
The whole world was saddened... -- Genesis 9:8-17 -- First Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
The whole world was saddened a year ago by the death of Jim Hensen.
Only once in my life... -- John 7:37-39 -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 1991
Only once in my life was I ever so thirsty that I thought I might die.
Paul in verse 8 speaks... -- 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 -- Proper 4 | Ordinary Time 9 - B -- 1991
Paul in verse 8 speaks to virtually everyone who is a teenager or above.
What do the rich and... -- Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
What do the rich and the poor have in common?
Jesus knew his listeners were... -- Mark 8:27-38 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
Jesus knew his listeners were disturbed about his identity. Everywhere people were discussing him.
When a young couple prepare... -- Mark 10:2-16 -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - B -- 1991
When a young couple prepare to get married there are certain requirements to be met.
Recently I attended a conference... -- 2 Kings 4:42-44 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1991
Recently I attended a conference that concluded with a communion service.
The connection between food and... -- Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14<br> -- Maundy Thursday - B -- 1991
The connection between food and faith is experienced worldwide in the devotional life of many worshi
A transfiguration of Christ. I... -- Mark 9:2-9 -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 1991
A transfiguration of Christ.
Does vengeance indeed belong to... -- Jeremiah 11:18-20 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1991
Does vengeance indeed belong to the Lord or is it our possession?
John Wesley felt a call... -- Ezekiel 2:1-5 -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - B -- 1991
John Wesley felt a call from God to proclaim the message of salvation to the people of England in th
In a letter dated February... -- Isaiah 25:6-9 -- Easter Day - B -- 1991
In a letter dated February 6, 1981, a Mennonite father wrote from Heilbron, Germany, to his son in A
As children, most of us... -- 1 John 4:1-11 -- 1991
As children, most of us were introduced to science through a number of elementary laboratory tests.
As Martha read Jeremiah 31:7-9... -- Jeremiah 31:7-9 -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - B -- 1991
As Martha read Jeremiah 31:7-9 to her Sunday school class, a fascinating bit of speculation entered
He received his sight, and... -- Mark 10:46-52 -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - B -- 1991
"He received his sight, and followed Jesus in the way." This is the word concerning blind Bartimaeus
In Bruce Catton's book A... -- Acts 10:34-38 -- 1991
In Bruce Catton's book A Stillness at Appomattox he tells of two officers belonging to a regiment fr
A minister, speaking to a... -- 1 John 4:7-12 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
A minister, speaking to a church conference on the subject of love and unity, told this story.
The dominant feature of Old... -- Romans 4:16-25 -- Second Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
The dominant feature of Old Jerusalem is the familiar Dome of the Rock, the shining gold leaf shrine

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John Jamison
Object: The object of the lesson is a gesture you will teach the children.

Note: The gesture used both hands. Hold both hands in front of you and make the thumbs-up sign with both hands with both thumbs pointing back at your chest. This is the “ME!” gesture. Then simply rotate your hands back so your thumbs are pointing straight up in the air, like two “OK” signs. This is the “US” gesture.

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John E. Sumwalt
Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have stripped off the old self with its practices and have clothed yourselves with the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge according to the image of its creator. (vv. 9-10)

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Bill Thomas
Frank Ramirez
Mark Ellingsen
Hosea 11: 1-13
The prophet compares Yahweh to a father who exercises compassion despite his original plan to punish Israel. John Calvin nicely explains these dynamics:
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The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

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.

Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we envy others because of all they possess.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we desire all that money can buy.
Christ, have mercy.

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Stephen P. McCutchan
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.
-- Psalm 107:9, 43

Kirk R. Webster
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.
John W. Wurster
" '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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