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In the ignoble days of... -- Exodus 34:5-9 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
In the ignoble days of the Roman persecutions, there was an unknown procurator who interceded for Ch
It was a new way... -- Exodus 34:5-9 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
It was a new way to look at forgiveness and Marjorie had been able to think of little else since her
Where a person is addicted... -- Exodus 34:5-9 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
Where a person is addicted to alcohol, one can find a whole family and family's family affected by t
A young boy had promised... -- Exodus 34:5-9 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
A young boy had promised to mow the lawn and pick up the yard.
Since the dissolution of the... -- 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 11-12 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
Since the dissolution of the former Soviet Union, many Christians have traveled to Russia and other
The old church is large... -- 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 11-12 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
The old church is large, and elevated above street level by a double flight of stairs, bounded by ir
The Pepsi company was almost... -- 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 11-12 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
The Pepsi company was almost brought to its knees in 1993.
The Last Farmer: An American... -- 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5, 11-12 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
The Last Farmer: An American Memoir is the story of a German-
William Miller was enthusiastic about... -- Luke 21:5-9 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
William Miller was enthusiastic about his religion and began drawing crowds from across New England
Twelve-year-old Erin was... -- Luke 21:5-19 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
Twelve-year-old Erin was riding in her Guide Leader's car.
The problem was worse than... -- Luke 21:5-19 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
The problem was worse than ever.
In the sixteenth century, a... -- Luke 21:5-19 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
In the sixteenth century, a minister was accused of heresy and brought before the court in a small E
When our children are growing... -- Luke 19:1-10 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
When our children are growing up, we often measure their height to see how they are maturing.
My grandmother wanted to see... -- Luke 19:1-10 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
My grandmother wanted to see the Rose Bowl Parade.
Fritz Hoopman was president of... -- Luke 19:1-10 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
Fritz Hoopman was president of one of the largest companies in his hometown.
Jerusalem is home to the... -- Isaiah 65:17-25 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
Jerusalem is home to the three great monotheistic religions of the world: Judaism, Christianity, and
Henry and Meg wanted to... -- Isaiah 65:17-25 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
Henry and Meg wanted to have a family. They wanted a family so badly, it hurt.
The new CEO arrived early... -- Isaiah 65:17-25 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
The new CEO arrived early that day. Every employee was already there.
Suffering Christians everywhere rejoice in... -- Isaiah 65:17-25 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
Suffering Christians everywhere rejoice in the belief that God's promise to the Israelites of a new
A story is told of... -- Malachi 3:13-4:2a, 5-6 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
A story is told of a woman who spent a great deal of her time thinking about the Second Coming of Je
Do you remember when you... -- Malachi 3:13-4:2a, 5-6 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C -- 1995
Do you remember when you were a child and you did something that violated the rules?
Toward the end of Stephen... -- Luke 21:5-19 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
Toward the end of Stephen Sondheim's and James Lapine's musical Into the Woods, one of the ma
The famed pianist, Arthur Rubinstein... -- Isaiah 65:17-25 -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
The famed pianist, Arthur Rubinstein, gave a dinner party in honor of the equally famous composer, S

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Free-Riders, Nominals, And Nones -- Luke 21:5-19, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Isaiah 65:17-25 -- Dean Feldmeyer, Leah Lonsbury, Ron Love, Christopher Keating, George Reed -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
The lectionary readings appointed for Proper 28 provide us with powerful messages about the futu
What's Next? -- Luke 21:5-19, 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13, Isaiah 65:17-25 -- Christopher Keating, Dean Feldmeyer, Mary Austin, Ron Love, George Reed, Beth Herrinton-Hodge -- Proper 28 | Ordinary Time 33 - C
In the wake of a contentious election campaign that has been fraught with anxiety, many people will

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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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Mark Ellingsen
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Frank Ramirez
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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