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Annette was born with a... -- Luke 11:1-13 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 2001
Annette was born with a hole in her heart.
It is unthinkable to desire... -- Luke 11:1-13 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 2001
It is unthinkable to desire that which is anything other than for the good of our children.
Imagine yourself adrift in a... -- Luke 11:1-13 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 2001
Imagine yourself adrift in a boat on a vast ocean. You have been sleeping through the night.
The importance of good soil... -- Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19) -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 2001
The importance of good soil is driven home to me every time I go into my back yard.
The famous American author Thomas... -- Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19) -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1998
The famous American author Thomas Wolfe was raised in Asheville, North Carolina, where his mother ra
Having forgiven us all our... -- Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19) -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1998
"Having forgiven us all our trespasses, he has canceled out the certificate of debt." Max Lucad
Once upon a time in... -- Luke 11:1-13 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1998
Once upon a time in a church that had four elders, it seemed that every time something came to a vo
John Wannamaker, who became one... -- Luke 11:1-13 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1998
John Wannamaker, who became one of America's greatest merchants and who also served in a high govern
Henry, at age 75, had... -- Luke 11:1-13 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1998
Henry, at age 75, had not been in church for nearly sixty years.
Prayer is a lot like... -- Luke 11:1-13 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1998
Prayer is a lot like flossing one's teeth.
Even though Paul assures us... -- Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19) -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1998
Even though Paul assures us that God has forgiven us our trespasses (v.
The chaplain looked over the... -- Colossians 2:6-15, (16-19) -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1995
The chaplain looked over the congregation of students gathered for worship.
Many evangelism and church growth... -- Luke 11:1-13 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1995
Many evangelism and church growth organizations have conducted an assortment of surveys.
An old joke (maybe even... -- Luke 11:1-13 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1995
An old joke (maybe even a bad one!): Charlie prayed every day.
What we call the Lord's... -- Luke 11:1-13 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1995
What we call the Lord's prayer is a way of addressing God as disciples of Christ -- not "my," but "o
Two men were shipwrecked on... -- Luke 11:1-13 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1995
Two men were shipwrecked on a deserted island.
There is a longing in... -- Genesis 18:20-32 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1995
There is a longing in the United States for a return to values.
In a superb historical novel... -- Genesis 18:20-32 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1995
In a superb historical novel concerning the Lincoln years, Gore Vidal helps the reader to understand
Was it anger at the... -- Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19) -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1995
Was it anger at the lack of dialogue or sheer brilliance drawn from Scripture that led Martin Luther
There is a new type... -- Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19) -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1995
There is a new type of potted plant in the stores. It is called The Grassman.
A South American village was... -- Colossians 2:6-15 (16-19) -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1995
A South American village was destroyed by a flood, killing most of the natives.
Judith had finally begun to... -- Hosea 1:2-10 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1995
Judith had finally begun to realize that, for whatever reason, Daniel was not like her other childre
Every experience in life contains... -- Hosea 1:2-10 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1995
Every experience in life contains invaluable lessons for living, even those which bring heartache an
As Hosea went to Gomer... -- Hosea 1:2-10 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1995
As Hosea went to Gomer for matrimony joint,
A woman was considering making... -- Hosea 1:2-10 -- Proper 12 | Ordinary Time 17 - C -- 1995
A woman was considering making a major career change.

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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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Frank Ramirez
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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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