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Sallman's portrait of the Christ... -- Jeremiah 23:2-6 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
Sallman's portrait of the Christ as the Good Shepherd has been reproduced in great numbers.
The compliment nearly knocked her... -- Jeremiah 23:2-6 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
The compliment nearly knocked her over.
Bill raised and trained border... -- Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
Bill raised and trained border collies to work with sheep.
This sounds similar to the... -- Jeremiah 23:2-6 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
This sounds similar to the Good Shepherd parable of John 10:11-18, and outlines a great hope for the
A man may devote himself... -- Colossians 1:13-20 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
"A man may devote himself to death and destruction to save a nation; but no nation will devote itsel
The prophet quotes God as... -- Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
The prophet quotes God as saying that God will seek out those who have been scattered and bring them
This lesson from 2 Samuel... -- 2 Samuel 5:1-3 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
This lesson from 2 Samuel provides what might prove to be a very interesting approach to this Christ
A tramp was standing in... -- Colossians 1:13-20 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
A tramp was standing in front of a Christian bookstore window.
This passage echoes the beloved... -- Ezekiel 34:11-16, 20-24 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
This passage echoes the beloved Psalm 23, and reminds us both of Jesus' parable of the lost sheep an
In A.D. 1015, Canute the... -- 2 Samuel 5:13 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
In A.D. 1015, Canute the son of King Sveyn of Denmark invaded and conquered England.
Faith -- is the Pierless Bridge... -- Colossians 1:13-20 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
Faith -- is the Pierless BridgeSupporting what we see
When I come in the... -- Matthew 25:31-46 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
When I come in the guiseof the needy, the helpless,the cold and the hungry,
These words of exaltation about... -- Colossians 1:11-30 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
These words of exaltation about Christ as the head of the Body and as the one in whom all the fullne
Children are notorious for taking... -- Colossians 1:13-20 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
Children are notorious for taking toys apart to find out what makes them work.
Boys and Girls Town is... -- Matthew 25:31-46 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
Boys and Girls Town is a care and treatment facility for youth ages ten to seventeen, located near O
He is the image of... -- Colossians 1:11-30 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
"He is the image of the Invisible God." One little boy said, "Jesus is the best picture of God what
The Kingdom of Heaven, said... -- John 12:9-19 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
"The Kingdom of Heaven," said the Lord Christ, "is among you." But what, precisely, is the Kingdo
The successful young businessman was... -- Matthew 25:31-46 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
The successful young businessman was well on his way to quickly reaching the top of the corporate la
Did you ever play house... -- Colossians 1:11-30 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
Did you ever play house? Dress up in Dad's ragged coat and floppy tie?
Do you remember the... -- John 12:9-19 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
Do you remember the old TV show from the early days of television?
In the 1970s televisions series... -- Matthew 25:31-46 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
In the 1970s televisions series, Barney Miller, Captain Barney Miller and the detectives of t
I don't necessarily like slogans... -- Colossians 1:11-30 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
I don't necessarily like slogans. They always seem to say so little.
Two stories emerge from the... -- Isaiah 52:1-6 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
Two stories emerge from the rancor of slavery in this country that underscore the concept of a price
The Japanese poet, Issa, is... -- Ephesians 1:15-23 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
The Japanese poet, Issa, is considered to be among the greatest practitioners of the simple poetic f
Sometime ago I attended a... -- Colossians 1:13-20 -- Christ The King (Proper 29) - A
Sometime ago I attended a choir concert.

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John Jamison
Object: This message is a role-play for your children and requires no additional objects.

Note: You can use this role-play with a large or very small group. You will want one child to play Thomas, one child to play Jesus, and the rest of the children to play the disciples. When I have had only had one or two children, I have “volunteered” an adult or two to help out.

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Hello, everyone! (Let them respond.) Are you ready for our story today? (Let them respond.) Excellent! Let’s get started!

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Dean Feldmeyer
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Frank Ramirez
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Acts 5:27-32
The Acts of the Apostles begins with the ascension of Jesus, and the arrival of the Holy Spirit who galvanizes them to begin the spread of the Good News of Jesus the Christ. It is not long, despite signs and wonders, that the apostles find themselves facing real opposition. Arrest and threats. However, in the leadup to this passage, they ignore these threats and continue to share the Good News. The news about this comes to the religious leaders while they’re debating what to do about them.
Frank Ramirez
Sometimes movies end with the “happily ever after moment.” Finally — Hooray! Sometimes movies begin with the “happily ever after moment.” Roll up your sleeves. The real fun is just beginning.

Acts 5:27-32

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Frank Ramirez
Every eye will see him…. (v. 7)

The speed of news is not quite instantaneous. There’s this traffic cop called the speed of light that strictly enforces that 186, 242 mile per second speed limit built into our universe. If there’s a way around that limitation it remains the stuff of speculation — out of this world speculation.

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Thomas had never seen his friends so excited. Peter's eyes were shining, and he could hardly contain his impatience. John was always quieter than Peter, but even he seemed full of barely suppressed eagerness. They were both tugging at Thomas, while at the same time dancing round him.

Thomas reluctantly agreed to go to the cave with them, although he continued to think they were mad. "If there was nothing there last week, how can it have changed now?" he kept asking.

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Schuyler Rhodes
Anyone can throw a party. It's easy to jump up and down and shout loud "alleluias." Pay the DJ, set out the drinks and the buffet table, and that's about it. At first, it's a blast! Whirling bodies and pulsing rhythms fill the night. Laughter and clinking glasses seem like an endless and joyful dialogue. But, by midnight it all starts to get a little old. People get tired of shouting and dancing and head home because they have to work the next day. The DJ was only hired for a few hours and he, perhaps, has another gig at an after-hours club across town.
Richard E. Zajac
... Unless I see... I will not believe...

I must credit the Reverend R. Maurice Boyd for this talk. Many of its ideas stemmed from "Consequences of Candor," a chapter in his book Corridors of Light.1

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David Kalas
When the curtain opens on Scene Two, we see a familiar scene. It is the austere, official chamber where the Sanhedrin hold court. The room is cold and intimidating. It feels even more so when the first characters begin to arrive on stage.

These are the members of the Sanhedrin: the leaders in the land who form the ruling council for the Jews of first-century Palestine. They are a distinguished looking group. They are well-dressed, well-manicured, and well-to-do. Their faces betray the seriousness of the purpose for which they have gathered.
Henry F. Woodruff
No cavalry rode to the rescue; this time the savior was technology. Here is how it happened. Longing for more intimate communication between preacher and congregation, the church purchased and installed a wireless microphone system. With an FM receiver in place and wearing a lapel microphone, the preacher could get out from behind the pulpit or lecturn and roam about, even into the midst of the congregation.

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