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We must never forget who... -- Ephesians 1:15-23 -- Ascension of the Lord - B -- 1991
We must never forget who it is who shall reign in glory for both this age and the next.
As is true in this... -- Mark 10:46-52 -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - B -- 1991
As is true in this text, some words in the proper context can help bring healing.
Earl Nightingale tells us of... -- 2 Kings 2:1-15 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - B -- 1991
Earl Nightingale tells us of a meeting in Berlin between a great English physiologist and a great Ge
Those who have experienced a... -- Hebrews 5:1-6 -- Proper 25 | Ordinary Time 30 - B -- 1991
Those who have experienced a call to ministry may simply have been responding to some psychological
At Heathrow Airport, the transatlantic... -- Deuteronomy 8:1-10 -- Proper 14 | Ordinary Time 19 - B -- 1991
At Heathrow Airport, the transatlantic plane for New York was standing on the runway where emergency
As Perry Mason conducts his... -- 1 Corinthians 10:31-11:1 -- Transfiguration Sunday - B -- 1991
As Perry Mason conducts his criminal trials, inevitably the guilty party is asked, "Why did you do i
One evening my wife and... -- Exodus 16:2-15 -- Proper 13 | Ordinary Time 18 - B -- 1991
One evening my wife and I had the opportunity to view a premiere performance of a new stage play.
Los Angeles Dodgers' manager, Tommy... -- John 20:19-31 -- Third Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
Los Angeles Dodgers' manager, Tommy Lasorda likes to tell a story about when he was managing in the
Anyone watching more than one... -- 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 -- Day of Pentecost - B -- 1991
Anyone watching more than one child opening Christmas gifts knows the strict attention paid to who r
It is a pity that... -- Lamentations 3:22-33 -- 1991
It is a pity that Lamentations is not often used in sermons.
Dr. Mouzon Biggs, pastor of... -- 1 Samuel 16:1-13 -- Proper 4 | Ordinary Time 9 - B -- 1991
Dr.
God -- the greatest Loverbr... -- John 3:14-21 -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
"God" -- the greatest Lover"So Loved" -- the greatest degree
Despite the absence of sheep... -- John 10:11-18 -- Fourth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
Despite the absence of sheep and shepherds in most urban settings, the image of Jesus as the Good Sh
A boy stopped with interest... -- Matthew 6:1-6, 16-21 -- Ash Wednesday - B -- 1991
A boy stopped with interest before the bronze plaque in the vestibule of a big downtown church.
Amos warns us of the... -- Amos 5:6-7, 10-15 -- Proper 23 | Ordinary Time 28 - B -- 1991
Amos warns us of the danger that the love of money can bring to individuals as well as to a nation.
Intolerance is the mark of... -- Mark 9:38-50 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - B -- 1991
Intolerance is the mark of a great deal of religious expression and yet seems far from the ethos of
Why, it reminds me of... -- Acts 9:26-31 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - B -- 1991
"Why, it reminds me of my Uncle Oscar," said Margaret Herrick as she looked at the little gold statu
They polluted what God had... -- 2 Chronicles 36:14-23 -- Fourth Sunday in Lent - B -- 1991
They polluted what God had hallowed. And they lost it. It almost always happens this way.
Most of us are familiar... -- Mark 4:26-34 -- 1991
Most of us are familiar with the tiny mustard seed, with its unique ability to grow from the smalles
The church which is his... -- Ephesians 1:15-23 -- Ascension of the Lord - B -- 1991
"The church which is his [Christ's] body, the fullness of him who fills all in all" (v. 23).
Through Nathan the prophet, God... -- 2 Samuel 7:1-17 -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - B -- 1991
Through Nathan the prophet, God promised David that through his son, Solomon, the Israelites would h
The individual's relationship with God... -- Colossians 3:1-4 -- Easter Day - B -- 1991
The individual's relationship with God is often a very visible one.
Jesus is recorded as saying... -- Mark 6:1-6 -- Proper 9 | Ordinary Time 14 - B -- 1991
Jesus is recorded as saying that a prophet is not without honor except by his native place and among
One never knows where a... -- John 1:35-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - B -- 1991
One never knows where a simple introduction will lead one in his or her life.
A portion of a meditation... -- Isaiah 50:4-10 -- Proper 19 | Ordinary Time 24 - B -- 1991
(A portion of a meditation to be built upon.)

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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
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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Hosea 11:1-11

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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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