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The bus full of tourists... -- John 10:11-18 -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
The bus full of tourists pulled noisily to a stop along the dusty road between Jerusalem and Bethleh
They saw something that looked... -- Job 28:20-28 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1991
They saw something that looked strange, even foolish to them.
Once, while traveling in an... -- 2 Corinthians 3:12--4:2 -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 1991
Once, while traveling in an economically depressed area of a mountain state, my wife and I passed th
If anyone would come after... -- Mark 8:27-38 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
"...
Our memories are fascinating elements... -- James 3:13-18 -- Proper 20 | Ordinary Time 25 - B -- 1991
Our memories are fascinating elements.
When we read we who... -- 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 -- Maundy Thursday - B -- 1991
When we read "we who are many are one body, for we all partake of the same loaf," do we believe what
The Scriptures of Mark 1... -- Mark 1:9-15 -- First Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
The Scriptures of Mark 1 are frequently used to describe the three steps of ministry: baptism, or an
This true story illustrates the... -- James 2:1-5 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 1991
This true story illustrates the lesson found in the first few verses of James 2.
God looks at persons, not... -- James 2:1-5 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - B -- 1991
"God looks at persons, not at circumstances; God looks at the soul, not at the body; God sees the je
Says the prophet: Rejoice ... your... -- Zechariah 9:9-10 -- Passion Sunday - B -- 1991
Says the prophet: "Rejoice ...
The three figures in this... -- Genesis 22:1-8 -- First Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
The three figures in this biblical scene frighten us; a father who would consent to destroying his s
Most of us deal with... -- Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 1991
Most of us deal with the destruction which comes into our lives by blaming it on the other guy.
It is unfortunate when Christians... -- Exodus 20:1-17 -- Third Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
It is unfortunate when Christians set up the Old Testament over against the New; and claim that in t
There was once a woman... -- Mark 2:23-28 -- Proper 4 | Ordinary Time 9 - B -- 1991
There was once a woman who was very critical of her neighbors. Nothing they ever did was right.
We were concerned when our... -- 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12 -- 1991
We were concerned when our eldest daughter headed off to a university nearly 1,000 miles from home.
Nobody wanted to take responsibility... -- Genesis 3:8-19 -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 1991
Nobody wanted to take responsibility.
By suggesting that three booths... -- Mark 9:2-9 -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 1991
By suggesting that three booths be made, Peter wanted to stop timefor a while and savor the "feeling
John Selwyn, after whom Selwyn... -- John 13:1-15 -- Maundy Thursday - B -- 1991
John Selwyn, after whom Selwyn College in Cambridge, England, was named, served for a time as bishop
During his high school years... -- Hebrews 5:12-6:1, 9-12 -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - B -- 1991
During his high school years, my eldest son was a cross-country runner.
Faith breeds righteousness. That's righteousness... -- Romans 4:16-25 -- Second Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
Faith breeds righteousness. That's righteousness in the justification sense, not the moral sense.
Ray Gaylord was a local... -- John 1:35-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - B -- 1991
Ray Gaylord was a local church minister for more than 40 years.
The Lord God has given... -- Isaiah 50:4-10 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
The Lord God has given methe tongue of those who are taught,
For almost a week little... -- Isaiah 60:1-6 -- Epiphany of the Lord - B -- 1991
For almost a week little Susie went around the house trying to be good and singing the song she had
John Wesley was preaching one... -- John 7:37-39a -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 1991
John Wesley was preaching one day, when the town bully started to tease him.
A tender twig ... planted on... -- Ezekiel 17:22-24 -- 1991
"A tender twig ... planted on a high and lofty mountain ..." Who can tell what may come of it?

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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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Frank Ramirez
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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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