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Katy Stenta
Mary Austin
Dean Feldmeyer
George Reed
Tom Willadsen
Christopher KeatingFor July 5, 2026:- Canceled Faith by Tom Willadsen. As we celebrate the 250th birthday of the United...
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Stories
David O. Bales
Keith WagnerContents
"Jesus And Religious Know-It-Alls" by David O. Bales
"Pauls’ Innards" by David O. Bales
"A Little Bit of Heaven" by Keith Wagner
"A Glimpse of Hope" by Keith Wagner
Jesus And Religious Know-It-Alls
by David O. Bales
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Jesus enters another Galilean village and he’s... -
Children's sermon
Arley K. Fadness
Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. (v. 28)
Good morning girls and boys,
Do you ever get tired? So tired that you just want to lay down and take a nap? (children share) A lot of things in life can wear us out -- like too many chores, too much playing sports, too much homework, going on a... -
Commentary
Sandra Herrmann
“Wisdom is vindicated by her deeds.” This week, we have the story of Abraham’s servant going “back home” to find a wife for his boss’ son juxtaposed with Jesus’ words about the criticism he and John the Baptist got for living in two diametrically opposed lifestyles. Jesus is, in effect, saying: “What do you expect? You went out to the wilderness to see John, who preached fear and the punishment... -
Intercession
Janice B. Scott
Prayers usually include these concerns and may follow this sequence:
The Church of Christ
Creation, human society, the Sovereign and those in authority
The local community
Those who suffer
The communion of saints
These responses may be used:
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Children's Liturgy and Story
Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:
Jesus said, "Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." In our worship today let us consider our own burdens and leave then behind at the feet of Jesus.
Invitation to Confession:
Jesus, sometimes I feel overwhelmed by my problems.
Lord, have mercy.
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Stories
Frank Ramirez
Scott DalgarnoThere are many facets to the life we have in Christ, but one of the most important is joy. Joy is intrinsically connected with the Christian experience. However, many of us miss out on it. We may have the reverence part, the seeking-after-justice part, or even the devotion part, but many of us miss out on joy. Frank Ramirez explores the notion of play in worship and the joy it can bring with it... -
Preaching
Elizabeth Achtemeier
God has promised Abraham that he will be the forebear of many descendants. To begin to fulfill that promise, God has granted the aged Abraham and Sarah a son, Isaac. That is the context of this story that must never be forgotten.
But now Isaac is grown to marriageable age and Abraham must find a suitable wife for him, as was the custom. Abraham is probably at Hebron in this story,... -
Preaching
Carlos Wilton
(See Proper 17/Pentecost 15/Ordinary Time 22, Cycle B, for an alternative approach, emphasizing vv. 1-2 and 6-9.)
Perhaps some worshipers will remember the pomp and circumstance connected with the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, to Lady Diana Spencer on July 29, 1981. This event, televised around the world, attracted vast numbers of viewers. Golden vestments, an elegant... -
Preaching
Russell F. Anderson
BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS
Lesson 1: Genesis 24:34--38, 42--49, 58--67 (C)
In his old age, Abraham sends his trusted servant back from the land of his origin to secure a wife for his son, Isaac, from his own people. He discovers Rebekah, daughter of Bethuel, who was Abraham's brother. When Isaac lays eyes on her, he is immediately smitten with love. The story assumes that... -
Sermon
Mark Ellingsen
Jesus was teaching about the kind of authority he has. We need authority in our context, because to Jesus' mind we are a very confused, wayward generation. There was nothing to compare the people of his time to, nothing to compare us to.1 They and we are wayward, hardened, confused people. Inappropriate behavior seemed to be the order of the day in Jesus' view. The people of Israel were like... -
Sermon
Stan Purdum
The popular notion in our society is that the best way to choose a marriage partner is to wait until we "fall in love" with someone. By that, we usually mean that we wait for some kind of feeling, some emotional response to a person of the opposite sex that convinces us that we can never be truly happy again unless we can spend the future with that person. And often the feeling we experience is... -
Sermon
Kristin Borsgard Wee
Early one morning several years ago, I was having coffee with a friend in her kitchen. Her youngest daughter came into the kitchen, dragging her favorite ragged blanket behind her. She looked at her mother with her big eyes and said, "Mommy, why did you marry daddy?" (I was surprised at such a serious question first thing in the morning!) My friend said, "Because I love him." The child's face... -
Sermon
William G. Carter
In a certain church, a woman was leading the congregation in the prayer of confession. She called the people to confess, reminding them of the sin within their hearts, and then all joined in reading the prayer of confession. She paused for the silent confession, and she kept pausing for a good long while. So long, in fact, that the people began to rustle as they waited for the next part of the... -
Worship
B. David Hostetter
CALL TO WORSHIP
Hear the invitation of Jesus: "Come to me, all those whose work is hard, whose load is heavy; and I will give you relief. Bend your necks to my yoke, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble-hearted; and your souls will find relief. For my yoke is good to bear, my load is light."
PRAYER OF CONFESSION
Creative Spirit, you have made us in your likeness male... -
Worship
Beverly S. Bailey
Hymns
Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing (LBW499, NCH459, PH356, CBH521, UM400)
Camina, Pueblo de Dios (Go Forth, O People Of God) (NCH614, UM305)
Make Me A Captive, Lord (CBH539, UM421, PH378)
How Clear Is Our Vocation, Lord (CBH54, PH419)
There Is A Place Of Quiet Rest (CBH5, UM472, PH527)
I Heard The Voice Of Jesus Say... -
Worship
Frank Ramirez
Call To Worship (Psalm 45:6-7)
Your throne, O God, endures forever and ever. Your royal scepter is a scepter of equity; you love righteousness and hate wickedness.
Collect
Lord, in our distress you found us and brought us together as your family in Christ. We praise you for your loving kindness. Great is your faithfulness. Amen.
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Commentary
William H. Shepherd
One of the central concepts of the Bible is the "covenant." A covenant is a contract-plus. Like a contract, a covenant is an agreement between two parties to behave in a certain way: I'll do this, and you will do that. Unlike a contract, however, the two parties are not necessarily equals; a king, for example, could enter into a covenant with his people, while in no way ceding power to the people... -
Children's sermon
Sometimes I think I am so smart! I think I can know about everything. But I have learned that there are some things that are too much for me. One thing that I can never understand completely is God. I believe in God and know that God loves me, but I don't know everything about God. I don't know how God could always be and not have a beginning, middle and end, like me. I don't know why God... -
Children's sermon
Have you ever noticed how fancy baskets are? (Hold the basket so that every child can see it.) The basket maker weaved the basket around and around, in and out, and came up with this basket. I wonder: How did the basket maker know how to start the basket? What did the weaver do next? How did this craftsperson complete it? How did the artist keep everything in place while it was being made?...
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