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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
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.
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.
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.
Philip Sidney, the English soldier... -- Exodus 24:3-8 -- Maundy Thursday - B -- 1991
Philip Sidney, the English soldier and poet, wrote: "Solitude is the audience-chamber of God." And R
Her name was Eve, and... -- 1991
"Her name was Eve, and she was trouble right from the start. She made the cover of Newsweek.
In Africa dreams and visions... -- Isaiah 6:1-8 -- Trinity Sunday | 1st Sunday after Pentecost - B -- 1991
In Africa dreams and visions are a common means of receiving spiritual direction.
Helen Keller (1880-1968) was a... -- 2 Corinthians 4:3-6 -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 1991
Helen Keller (1880-1968) was a social worker and writer.
Christians are sometimes made fun... -- 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 -- Maundy Thursday - B -- 1991
Christians are sometimes made fun of because of their belief in the real presence of Christ in the b
Andrew was convinced that he... -- John 1:35-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - B -- 1991
Andrew was convinced that he had found the Messiah, the Christ; he felt a compulsion to share the go
We can expect God to... -- Isaiah 50:4-10 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
We can expect God to help us when we do his will.
Amos makes no pretense to... -- Amos 7:10-15 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - B -- 1991
Amos makes no pretense to be a prophet, only one sent with a message from God.
A traveling salesman got caught... -- Mark 9:38-50 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1991
A traveling salesman got caught in one of North Dakota's famous snowstorms.
After morning service at the... -- Hebrews 4:1-3, 9-13 -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 1991
After morning service at the coffee hour in the church hall, the minister was approached by one of h
Prof. H. D. A. Major... -- Mark 1:40-45 -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 1991
Prof. H. D. A.
Jesus continued walking by Lake... -- Mark 1:14-20 -- Epiphany 3 | Ordinary Time 3 - B -- 1991
"Jesus continued walking by Lake Galilee" (Mark 1:19, The Everyday Bible).
Have you ever stood on... -- Luke 24:46-53 -- Ascension of the Lord - B -- 1991
Have you ever stood on a railroad station platform and watched the train snake its way from you and
A part of all parents... -- Genesis 3:8-19 -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 1991
A part of all parents wish their children never had to grow up.
Prior to retirement, Hunter Beckleheymer... -- Proverbs 2:1-8 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 1991
Prior to retirement, Hunter Beckleheymer taught preaching at Brite Divinity School for nearly two de
It was one of those... -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 1991
It was one of those conversations the pastor loves to have.
The opening paean of Ephesians... -- Ephesians 1:3-14 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - B -- 1991
The opening paean of Ephesians presents the reader with an embarrassment of niches.
There is an old legend... -- Isaiah 50:4-7 -- Passion Sunday - B -- 1991
There is an old legend told about Saint Martin of Tours.
Of all the physical creations... -- 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - B -- 1991
Of all the physical creations within God's great and marvelous universe, the human body is the most

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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)

Emphasis Preaching Journal

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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