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Saint Peter sat in his... -- Revelation 12:7-12 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
Saint Peter sat in his celestial office and wondered at the sad state of affairs on earth.
When the Nazis were defeated... -- Revelation 12:7-12 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
When the Nazis were defeated in Europe, Hitler took his own life.
Two famous women -- Mother Teresa... -- Matthew 21:23-32 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
Two famous women -- Mother Teresa and Imelda Marcos.
A couple made an appointment... -- Matthew 21:23-32 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
A couple made an appointment with their pastor to discuss a problem that they were having with their
In Arabia, shortly after colts... -- Matthew 21:23-32 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
In Arabia, shortly after colts are born, they are entrusted to a trainer who uses only a bugle to le
More than we realize our... -- Matthew 21:23-32 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
More than we realize our lives are surrounded by symbols of authority.
Angrily Sarah slammed down the... -- Matthew 21:23-32 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
Angrily Sarah slammed down the telephone receiver while Kevin was in mid-sentence on the other end o
At the zoo in Hanover... -- Luke 10:17-20 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
At the zoo in Hanover, Germany, there was an African bull elephant.
Two old friends went bear... -- Luke 10:17-20 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
Two old friends went bear hunting together. They both boasted of prowess as bear hunters.
It's easy to become confused... -- Luke 10:17-20 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
It's easy to become confused in life about what really matters.
Jesus has an interesting reaction... -- Luke 10:17-20 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
Jesus has an interesting reaction to the disciples' joy and their newly-acquired authority.
One man was having a... -- Philippians 2:1-13 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
One man was having a very bad day on the golf course.
Jim Crane wrote a cartoon... -- Philippians 2:1-13 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
Jim Crane wrote a cartoon book, On Edge.
Many people have received world... -- Philippians 2:1-13 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
Many people have received world acclaim from the multitudes. The list is almost endless.
For JoyWe know... -- Philippians 2:1-13 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
For JoyWe know we cannot live unless we die,
The scandal of the Christian... -- Philippians 2:1-13 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A -- 1996
The scandal of the Christian church has been its divisiveness.
The Bible tells us that... -- Exodus 17:1-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
The Bible tells us that after the Israelites crossed the sea and escaped from Egypt, they entered a
Two businesspersons in the twenty... -- Amos 6:1a, 4-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
Two businesspersons in the twenty-eight percent tax bracket went into the church sanctuary to pray.
The Israelites were needy, like... -- Exodus 17:1-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
The Israelites were needy, like children wanting what they want, not considering what they need.
Anyone who has toured the... -- Hosea 11:1-11 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
Anyone who has toured the beautiful English countryside, has probably made an effort to visit Covent
When Moses drew water from... -- Exodus 17:1-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
When Moses drew water from a rock for the thirsty pilgrims on the way to Canaan, he gave them hope i
A Jewish boy from a... -- Hosea 11:1-11 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
A Jewish boy from a strict Orthodox background fell in love with and decided to marry a young Christ
In Mrs. Reed's third grade... -- Exodus 17:1-7 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
In Mrs. Reed's third grade class, being first in line was the goal of every child.
A man from Texas was... -- Philippians 2:1-13 -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
A man from Texas was passing through Ohio when he stopped for gas.

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Dead Or Alive -- Exodus 17:1-7, Philippians 2:1-13, Matthew 21:23-32 -- George L. Murphy -- Proper 21 | Ordinary Time 26 - A
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David Coffin
At first glance, one common thread that ties all three of these texts together is that of God’s grace. A seasoned, older pastor whose years of congregational ministry have saturated in the waters of self-serving consumerism within the church, may view these texts with weary eyes. It is easy to draw to the conclusion that not many consumers influenced church people are not shaking in their shoes in fear or dread, nor worried about finding a God of grace.
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John E. Sumwalt
Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, I will know that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel, and are in no way intimidated by your opponents. For them this is evidence of their destruction, but of your salvation. And this is God’s doing. (vv. 27-28)

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Timmy and Angela glared at each other. When Angela's Dad's and Timmy's Mum had moved in with each other taking the children with them, they had thought they were starting a new, happy family. Angela and Timmy were more or less the same age, so it had seemed like a perfect arrangement. But it hadn't worked out quite like that, for Angela and Timmy had hated each other on sight.

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David E. Leininger
"For me to live is Christ and to die is gain." So says the apostle Paul. Really? We are tempted to mutter, "Not for us, it isn't." We look around the world and see little children dying of exposure and starvation and our hearts are torn because so little is being done. We watch in horror as older citizens waste away in the relentless onslaught of age finally wanting nothing so much as surrender. We see friends knocked down in the prime of life by debilitating disease that finally claims them, and we hate death!
Wayne Brouwer
One of my favorite courses to teach is "Introduction to Biblical Literature." It is a 200-level course, and therefore only open to upperclassmen. These are college students who have already been around the block once or twice, and they know the rules of the game for getting good grades.

Douglas B. Bailey
Preparing for an outdoor adventure of hiking, camping, mountain climbing, or canoeing includes planning how the food supply is to be managed. This will require deciding how much food is needed in order to last the entire trip. It's critically important to know how much food can be carried in a back pack or stashed in a canoe. Of course the food supply for a camping venture may be much less difficult to plan, if there just happens to be a grocery store within easy traveling distance of the campsite!
Beverly S. Bailey
Hymns
Eat This Bread (CBH471, UM628)
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah (CBH582, UM127, NCH18, 19, PH281)
Glorious Things Of Thee Are Spoken (CBH619, UM731, PH416, NCH307)
Sing Praise To God (NCH6, PH483, UM126, CBH59)
Before Your Cross, O Jesus (NCH191)
Come, Labor On (NCH532, PH415)
O Jesus, I Have Promised (LBW503, NCH493, PH388, 389, CBH447, UM396)
Lead On, O King Eternal (LBW495, NCH573, PH447, 448, UM580)

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