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One of the great privileges... -- Revelation 21:1-6 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
One of the great privileges pastors have is being able to be with people at momentous times of their
They shook off the dust... -- Acts 13:44-52 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
"They shook off the dust from their feet against them, and went to Iconium.
A stranger approached a little... -- Revelation 21:1-6 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
A stranger approached a little boy who was flying a kite so high that it was out of sight.
The synagogue played an important... -- Acts 13:44-52 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
The synagogue played an important role in the Pauline mission.
Consider tears. Consider them in... -- Revelation 21:1-6 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
Consider tears.
When Billy Martin was hired... -- Acts 13:44-52 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
When Billy Martin was hired for the fourth time as manager of the New York Yankees, replacing Yogi B
The sign in the window... -- Revelation 21:1-6 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
The sign in the window read, "Under New Management." A customer came in and asked, "What's the idea?
We had to take our... -- Acts 14:21-27 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
We had to take our son to the dentist to have a cavity filled.
Loren Eiseley in his book... -- Revelation 19:1, 4-9 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
Loren Eiseley in his book, The Immense Journey, records an incident of tramping through the w
They returned to Lystra, Iconium... -- Acts 14:21-27 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
"They returned to Lystra, Iconium and Antioch, strengthening the disciples and encouraging th
The Christian community is accustomed... -- Revelation 19:1, 4-9 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
The Christian community is accustomed to saying in word and song, "Hallelujah!" Hallelujah fills the
Henry David Thoreau made the... -- Acts 14:21-27 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
Henry David Thoreau made the telling observation, "Most people lead lives of quiet desperation."
You undoubtedly have seen those... -- Revelation 19:1, 4-9 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
You undoubtedly have seen those slick covered books, cards and brochures that make a stab at picturi
Verse 26b, All that God... -- Acts 14:21-27 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
Verse 26b, "All that God had done," is the important key here.
A crusty old country politician... -- John 13:31-35 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
A crusty old country politician, veteran of the infighting of a thousand battles, once said to me: "
John's vision was a new... -- Revelation 21:1-5 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
John's vision was "a new heaven," "a new earth," and "new Jerusalem." He worshiped the One who said,
The Sunday school teacher had... -- John 13:31-35 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
The Sunday school teacher had enjoyed teaching about the various personalities in the Old and New Te
The dominance of death, both... -- Revelation 21:1-5 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
The dominance of death, both for wildlife and for humans, is expressed by W. H.
Think of how much Christ... -- John 13:31-35 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
Think of how much Christ loves you. Now you also must love others as Christ loves you.
The glue bottle is certainly... -- Revelation 21:1-5 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
The glue bottle is certainly an important item on everyone's workbench.
A colleague was asked to... -- John 13:31-35 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
A colleague was asked to speak at a community prayer breakfast.
The battle between Christ and... -- Revelation 21:1-5 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
The battle between Christ and Satan or between the early Christian church and demonic government is
Pastor Bill loved to spend... -- Acts 14:8-18 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
Pastor Bill loved to spend time with the children of the parish.
A friend within my congregation... -- John 13:31-35 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
A friend within my congregation told of his visit to a very large and prestigious church of our land
Paul said to the crippled... -- Acts 14:8-18 -- Fifth Sunday of Easter - C
Paul said to the crippled man, "Stand upright." It is good advice that is not always heeded.

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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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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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