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In the book by Paul... -- Proverbs 9:8-12 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
In the book by Paul Reps, entitled Zen Flesh, Zen Bones, an example of wisdom is given
Back in the 1960s, Fuzzy... -- Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
Back in the 1960s, Fuzzy Thurston, a Valparaiso University graduate, was playing left guard for Vinc
Some fears are healthy and... -- Proverbs 9:8-12 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
Some fears are healthy and lifesaving such as the fear of snakes or fear of walking on an interstate
The baseball great Yogi Berra... -- Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
The baseball great Yogi Berra is reputed to have said, "You can observe a lot just by watching."
Chapter 1, verse 7 and... -- Proverbs 9:8-12 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
Chapter 1, verse 7 and chapter 9, verse 10 begin the first section of Proverbs on the same note: "Th
The author of Wisdom felt... -- Wisdom 9:13-18 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
The author of Wisdom felt deep respect for the "counsel of God." He speaks reverently of the divine
The calculations of mortals are... -- Wisdom 9:13-18 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
The calculations of mortals are indeed timid and frequently wrong.
Growing up always poses certain... -- Exodus 12:1-14 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
Growing up always poses certain challenges.
During the recess of a... -- Philemon 1-21 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
During the recess of a trial, the defense attorney looked up to discover his client, the defendant i
As a member of the... -- Romans 13:8-14 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
As a member of the area ministerial association, Pastor Dan was asked to preach at the local nursing
The grade school children last... -- Philemon 9-10, 12-17 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
The grade school children last year presented a puppet show for the public.
Little Tommy liked to play... -- Romans 13:8-14 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
Little Tommy liked to play with mud.
At least one of the... -- Philemon 1:1-21 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
At least one of the significant things about the story of the runaway slave, Onesimus, is his name.
David Dellinger said: We cannot... -- Romans 13:8-14 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
David Dellinger said: "We cannot say no to war without simultaneously saying yes to love and laughte
In the poem, Freedom Train... -- Philemon 9-10, 12-17 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
In the poem, Freedom Train, Langston Hughes wrote, "...
Love does no wrong to... -- Romans 13:8-14 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
Love does no wrong to a neighbor. Obviously, it depends on who we think our neighbors really are.
There is an old story... -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
There is an old story about a man who desired peace in his life, so he went into a bar and loudly de
Family fights are awful. Mary... -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
Family fights are awful. Mary and her brother, Josh, had been very close growing up.
Forgive others seventy times seven... -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
Forgive others seventy times seven: it seems to be an impossibly high standard.
Every institution and company has... -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
Every institution and company has a grievance policy, a way to address problems that arise between c
There comes a point in... -- Exodus 12:1-14 -- Proper 18 | Ordinary Time 23 - A
There comes a point in the Passover Haggadah that the story of the first Passover in Egypt is retold

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Frank Ramirez
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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John Jamison
Object: A pair of heavy gloves you might use to protect your hands when you are working or gardening.

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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

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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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Stephen P. McCutchan
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.
Paul E. Robinson
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.
Lee Ann Dunlap
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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