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There are those who believe... -- Isaiah 52:7-10 -- The Nativity of our Lord - A
There are those who believe the prophet Isaiah overstated the case for God when announcing that the
Jesus is the exact imprint... -- Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12) -- The Nativity of our Lord - A
Jesus is the "exact imprint of God's being." That sounds remarkably like reproductive cloning, doesn
Many of us, when we... -- Hebrews 1:1-4 (5-12) -- The Nativity of our Lord - A
Many of us, when we were younger, liked to read comic books.
Some of you may remember... -- Isaiah 9:2-7 -- The Nativity of our Lord - A
Some of you may remember that when Ike was president of the United States he never liked to give a s
The subject of discussion for... -- Isaiah 9:2-7 -- The Nativity of our Lord - A
The subject of discussion for the adult Sunday school class was "The Positive Impact of Childhood Me
and he is named Wonderful... -- Isaiah 9:2-7 -- The Nativity of our Lord - A
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Robert Raines, Director of Kirkridge... -- Isaiah 9:2-7 -- The Nativity of our Lord - A
Robert Raines, Director of Kirkridge, a retreat and study center in the mountains of eastern Pennsyl
I would like a show... -- Titus 2:11-14 -- The Nativity of our Lord - A
I would like a show of hands by those who feel that today's second lesson, Titus 2:11-14, is their f
This passage is the summary... -- Titus 2:11-14 -- The Nativity of our Lord - A
This passage is the summary of the few verses that come before it in the chapter; the moral of the s
When we were children, my... -- Titus 2:11-14 -- The Nativity of our Lord - A
When we were children, my sisters and I looked forward to wearing our most elegant dresses to church
Bill W. and Dr. Bob... -- Titus 2:11-14 -- The Nativity of our Lord - A
Bill W. and Dr.
Christ's birth reminds us of... -- Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) -- The Nativity of our Lord - A
Christ's birth reminds us of God's purpose in an area where we have often failed.
Mary treasured all these words... -- Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) -- The Nativity of our Lord - A
"Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart." Which words from the beginning of t
History is full of examples... -- Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) -- The Nativity of our Lord - A
History is full of examples of the church prospering under persecution.
It is like the story... -- Luke 2:1-14 (15-20) -- The Nativity of our Lord - A
It is like the story of six-year-old Michelle who found she had a new baby brother.

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For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not first sit down and estimate the cost, to see whether he has enough to complete it?  Otherwise, when he has laid a foundation and is not able to finish, all who see it will begin to ridicule him…. (vv. 28-29)

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Hello, everyone! (Let them respond.) Are you ready for our story today? (Let them respond.) Great! But I need to warn you that this story can be really tough to understand, so let’s see if we can figure it out.

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Jeremiah 18:1-11 and Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

Jesus said that we must be utterly committed to him, even to facing danger and pain, if we want to follow him. In our worship today, let us ask him for help in this formidable task.



Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we are scared to stand up for you.

Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we love other things more than you.

Christ, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we are more concerned with our own image than with you.

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O Lord, you have searched me and known me. You know when I sit down and when I rise up; you discern my thoughts from far away.
-- Psalm 139:1-2

Schuyler Rhodes
It would be an easy thing to read through this psalm and nod in assent before moving on to the next. It all seems pretty obvious. "Happy are those who do not follow the advice of the wicked, or take the path that sinners tread...." It is tantamount to what the young people refer to as a "no-brainer." Much of this bad advice could be avoided by turning off our televisions. And the sinner's well-worn walkways? They too seem fairly apparent. Yet somehow they continue to be well worn.
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Another world, another day, another time. The bright sun cast its long dark shadows along streets filled with carts and animals, never once falling on automobile, trolley or McDonald's litter in the gutter.
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What would you do if you opened your mailbox one day to find a letter from the city or county announcing that you have to move? That land your grandparents worked so hard to till, or for which you struggled so long to purchase is deemed the best land available for a new shopping mall. The appraisers will soon be checking out your home to determine its fair market value and you are expected to vacate.
Rick McCracken-Bennett
I remember as I was growing up, before gas became more precious than gold, that our family would go on buggy rides, as we called them, on Sunday afternoons after church and dinner. It was a great time for the entire family to be together, to wander back roads aimlessly, and to talk about just about anything you could imagine.
Gary L. Carver
The old man is about to retire for the evening. Closely he clutches a collection of correspondence as he replaces the worn letter he had read back into the bundle. It is the most treasured possession that he owns. As he hits his knees, he shakes his head in wonder and amazement at what God had done in his life. Only God could have taken him from where once he was to where he is now. And his prayer is one of gratitude.

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