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In William Robertson Nicoll's volume... -- 2 Kings 2:1-12a -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 1991
In William Robertson Nicoll's volume of expositions we read this modern adaptation of the relevance
Many of the outstanding players... -- Mark 4:26-34 -- 1991
Many of the outstanding players on our national athletic teams happen to be black.
A New England university biology... -- Deuteronomy 5:12-15 -- Proper 4 | Ordinary Time 9 - B -- 1991
A New England university biology professor studying horseshoe crabs discovered something very intere
Joe Hale must be ranked... -- 2 Samuel 23:1-7 -- Proper 16 | Ordinary Time 21 - B -- 1991
Joe Hale must be ranked as, technically, one of the worst Sunday teachers ever recruited.
During the great depression, an... -- John 6:4-15 -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
During the great depression, an elderly farm widow was greatly concerned about some of her neighbors
We know by the examples... -- Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 -- 1991
We know by the examples of history that the Pharisees are not the only hypocrites who have worn the
The Pharisees never did really... -- Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 -- 1991
The Pharisees never did really catch on to what Jesus was trying to say to them.
G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) always... -- John 12:20-33 -- Fifth Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
G. K. Chesterton (1874-1936) always seems to have some provocative words for us.
Pious sentimantality obscures for us... -- Matthew 2:1-12 -- 1991
Pious sentimantality obscures for us the historic significance of the Christmas story.
The minister officiating at the... -- Deuteronomy 4:1-9 -- 1991
The minister officiating at the funeral of young Mary had shared some very comforting thoughts in hi
Harry Emerson Fosdick (1878-1969) was... -- Acts 4:8-12 -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
Harry Emerson Fosdick (1878-1969) was a prominent force on the liberal side of the liberal-fundament
Throughout the Bible we find... -- 2 Kings 2:1-12a -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 1991
Throughout the Bible we find the transferrance of power from one great leader to another.
Paul Harvey told a story... -- 2 Corinthians 5:14-17 -- 1991
Paul Harvey told a story one day. This is how I remember it:
Upon his retirement, a statesman... -- Genesis 2:18-24 -- Proper 22 | Ordinary Time 27 - B -- 1991
Upon his retirement, a statesman was being honored at a dinner and the host recognized the honoree's
Often, Christians want what they... -- Mark 6:45-52 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1991
Often, Christians want what they already have. Give me some experience of power.
A young man was very... -- Ephesians 3:14-21 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1991
A young man was very disappointed when the will of his wealthy uncle was read.
Most of us wince at... -- James 5:1-6 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1991
Most of us wince at the strong words used in our text.
At the heart of this... -- Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 -- Ash Wednesday - B -- 1991
At the heart of this Scripture is the principle of humility.
The pastor's desk was stacked... -- James 4:7-12 (13-5:6) -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1991
The pastor's desk was stacked high with reference books and sermon planning papers.
One of the stewardship programs... -- Exodus 24:3-11 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1991
One of the stewardship programs making the rounds in churches is called Consecration Day.
Decorating our family Christmas tree... -- Exodus 12:1-8, 11-14 -- Maundy Thursday - B -- 1991
Decorating our family Christmas tree is becoming more and more a religious celebration.
Not far from the city... -- Luke 24:46-53 -- Ascension of the Lord - B -- 1991
Not far from the city walls of Jerusalem is an old Crusader fortress.
I had often ministered to... -- 2 Samuel 18:24-33 -- Proper 15 | Ordinary Time 20 - B -- 1991
I had often ministered to Ruth and Larry. Their son, Bill, had been a terrible disappointment.
A Jew and an Englishman... -- 2 Samuel 7:18-29 -- Proper 10 | Ordinary Time 15 - B -- 1991
A Jew and an Englishman were anguing about the ways of their races.
Too many conservative Christians seem... -- John 14:15-21 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
Too many conservative Christians seem to spend too much of their study of the New Testament speculat

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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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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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