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William R. Clark shares this... -- Revelation 21:22-22:5 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
William R. Clark shares this moving story about a child aware of his own dying.
These days it seems we... -- John 14:23-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
These days it seems we expect an awful lot from pastors.
For most of the listeners... -- Revelation 21:22-22:5 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
For most of the listeners, laity and clergy alike, there was a startling reaction as Dr.
Jesus offered --offers --peace, like... -- John 14:23-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
Jesus offered --offers --peace, like a bridge over troubled waters.
Daily Willard Scott of the... -- Revelation 21:22-22:5 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
Daily Willard Scott of the Today Show not only brings us the weather news but also greetings
and we will come to... -- John 14:23-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
"... and we will come to him and make our home with him (v. 23)."
A mild-mannered woman shifted... -- Revelation 21:22-22:5 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
A mild-mannered woman shifted uncomfortably in her pew when the lay leader for the morning read word
Ron and Lori were celebrating... -- Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
Ron and Lori were celebrating their 10th wedding anniversary.
Schumann wrote to Mendelssohn, 'Bach... -- John 14:23-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
Schumann wrote to Mendelssohn, "'Bach was a man, out and out; with him nothing is half-done, morbid;
Generally people will listen to... -- Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
Generally people will listen to someone who speaks from the vantage point of actually having made an
The Counsellor ... will bring to... -- John 14:23-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
"The Counsellor ... will bring to remembrance all that I have said to you."
A summer writing project necessitated... -- Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
A summer writing project necessitated sending weekly news articles electronically.
Roger Miller, the country songwriter... -- John 14:23-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
Roger Miller, the country songwriter and musician, wrote some lyrics that describe the nature of lov
Necessity has no law.br... -- Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
"Necessity has no law."-- Augustine
We have all experienced teachers... -- John 14:23-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
We have all experienced teachers and instructors who could make things "come alive," who could "inte
In Acts 11:26 we learn... -- Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
In Acts 11:26 we learn that in Antioch the name "Christian" was first used for the followers of Jesu
The risen Christ leaves and... -- John 14:23-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
The risen Christ leaves and ascends to the Father.
Will Campbell writes in Forty... -- Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
Will Campbell writes in Forty Acres And a Goat: "When I got home I began to read up on John R
There has been a frequent... -- John 14:23-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
There has been a frequent occurrence in conversations with my father. It always goes the same.
Were someone to approach you... -- Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
Were someone to approach you, saying, "I hear that you are no longer a thief," you would be taken ab
In verse twenty-seven of... -- John 14:23-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
In verse twenty-seven of this reading, Jesus says, "Peace is what I leave you." What a perfect, all-
The late Raymond Nogar, OP... -- Acts 14:8-18 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
The late Raymond Nogar, OP., in his book The Lord of the Absurd, talks about the way in which
In every congregation that gathers... -- John 14:23-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
In every congregation that gathers for worship there are people who feel tired, troubled, restless,
The young couple was from... -- Acts 14:8-18 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
The young couple was from a large urban area.
How do we treat the... -- Acts l5:1-2, 22-29 -- Ascension of the Lord - C
How do we treat the Gentiles? Do we make them second-class citizens of the church?

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Object: A treasure chest containing photos of some of your family members and friends, and a small, worn-out bag or purse. The treasure chest could be as simple as a small, metal lockbox, or you could have some fun with a larger box that actually looks like a treasure chest.

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Frank Ramirez
Personal rant here — since childhood I’ve been annoyed that the winners of the 100-meter dash at the Olympics are hailed as the world’s fastest humans. To me it’s been obvious that the greatest, and fastest, athletes are the women and men who endure the trials and tribulations throughout the 26.2-mile marathons, and who then somehow find it within themselves to sprint to the finish line.
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Be dressed for action and have your lamps lit; be like those who are waiting for their master to return… (Luke 12:35-36)

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Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

Jesus calls us to be ready for him, for we shall encounter him at unexpected times and in unexpected ways. In our worship today, let us prepare to meet with Jesus.



Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we don't bother to make ourselves ready for you.

Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes it doesn't occur to us that we might meet with you.

Christ, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we miss you because we haven't expected you.

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Stephen P. McCutchan
Those who bring thanksgiving as their sacrifice honor me; to those who go the right way I will show the salvation of God.
-- Psalm 50:23

Clayton A. Lord Jr.
I want to talk about heroes today. We all have them. Our heroes are men and women that we look up to. Our heroes are those individuals that inspire us and help us to strive to be our very best.

There is a cute story about a Texan who was trying to impress on a Bostonian, the valor of the heroes of the Alamo. After finishing his story about Sam Houston, Davy Crockett, and countless others, he says "I'll bet you never had anyone so brave around Boston."

"Did you ever hear of Paul Revere?" asked the Bostonian.

Thomas A. Renquist
Jesus tells us, "Don't be afraid," but it seems to me there is a lot to be afraid of. "Sell your possessions," he says, "give alms ... risk ... be dressed for action ... have your lamps lit ... be prepared ... be alert." Sounds very ominous, quite scary to me.

Christopher Reeves, the actor, knows what it is to be afraid. On Memorial Day weekend, 1995, in a tragic fall from his horse, he was instantly paralyzed from the neck down and fighting for his every breath.
John W. Wurster
"Hear the word of the Lord, you rulers of Sodom. Listen to the teaching of our God, you people of Gomorrah" (1:10; cf. Genesis 19).

Sodom. Gomorrah. Remember? Places of wickedness, of violence, of perversity. Do you know any place like that? Places where sexuality is twisted and relationships are corrupted and social order is breaking down? Places where people seek to gratify personal desires at the expense of others, where individual pursuits take precedence over common well-being, where anything goes as long as it feels good?

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