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The Pharisees were offended at... -- Luke 7:36--8:3 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
The Pharisees were offended at the unpredictability of Jesus' ragtag band of followers, especially t
A Swedish lady told... -- 2 Samuel 5:1-12 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
A Swedish lady told me of an incident which occurred in the lovely little town of Mora, in nor
As often as we seek... -- Luke 7:36--8:3 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
As often as we seek forgiveness, it is God's wish and pleasure to grant it.
Jerusalem, the city or... -- 2 Samuel 5:1-12 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Jerusalem, the "city" or "foundation of peace," has seen more war and conflict than almost any
Forgiveness is a concept that... -- Luke 7:36--8:3 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Forgiveness is a concept that human beings have always had trouble comprehending.
Though well able to... -- 2 Samuel 5:1-12 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Though well able to do so, David did not take up arms to unite the two kingdoms of Judah and I
Julia came to town as... -- Luke 7:36-8:3 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Julia came to town as a young war bride fresh from England, 21-years-old and pregnant.
Never in history has... -- 2 Samuel 15:1-12 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Never in history has one human life produced more examples of both extreme nobility and perfid
The bumper sticker says... -- 2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
The bumper sticker says: "Are we having fun yet?" Five minutes after the family jumps in the c
The great book of... -- Job 38:1-11, 16-18 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
The great book of Job is seldom used in any Lectionary, so it's a delight to find it here to c
The Greek philosopher Plato... -- 2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
The Greek philosopher Plato once observed that if you wish to see yourself, you should closely
Somewhere along my faith... -- Job 38:1-11, 16-18 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Somewhere along my faith journey I heard someone say that "God punishes us by granting us our
If Christ came to... -- 2 Corinthians 5:18-6:2 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
If Christ came to reconcile the world to God, then there must be a state of separation, aliena
In 1937, the rains... -- Job 38:1, 8-11 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
In 1937, the rains began to fall in the Midwest, precipitating the greatest flood in the histo
In times of panic... -- Mark 4:35-41 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
In times of panic and fear, we turn to the one who can calm the storm, and ask, "Do you not ca
We could say David got... -- 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
We could say David got caught with his hand in the cookie jar!
Throughout Asia travelers find... -- Mark 4:35-41 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Throughout Asia travelers find that, in crossing from one mountain to another, one must go ove
Verse 10 of this reading... -- 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Verse 10 of this reading harks back to the word of promise which God gave about keeping the Ten Comm
Those who were closest... -- Mark 4:35-41 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Those who were closest to Christ were yet limited in their knowledge of him.
In the Anglican and Roman... -- 2 Samuel 12:7-10, 13 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
In the Anglican and Roman Catholic service of "The Reconciliation of a Penitent," the final dismissa
In the morning weather... -- Mark 4:35-41 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
In the morning weather reports along Scotland's ocean coasts, the words are frequently heard,
In his letter to the... -- Galatians 2:15-21 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
In his letter to the Galatians, Paul argues against the notion that we are made good because
Mr. Kollek, mayor of... -- 2 Samuel 5:1-12 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
Mr.
In his commentary on Galatians... -- Galatians 2:15-21 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
In his commentary on Galatians, Luther wrote concerning Paul's assertion that "a man is not justifie
In the last century... -- Mark 4:35-41 -- Proper 6 | Ordinary Time 11 - C
In the last century there was a man named George Matheson.

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Frank Ramirez
Well, it’s autumn, and by now the seeds we planted in the spring either took root and produced or else the weather, pests, rabbits, or our own laziness conspired to make this year’s garden less than a success. But at one point we had to get started and actually plant seeds for the future.

Jeremiah is looking back from the perspective of our spiritual well-being and laments than our spiritual harvest has all been for naught. He wonders if it is now too late for a recovery. Is there no healing, no balm in Gilead, to apply to our wounds?
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Jeremiah 8:18--9:1 and Psalm 79:1-9
In the spring as farmers and gardeners prepare to plant we are looking at a summer of possibilities. Hard work, to be sure, but also potential. What will happen? What will this season be like? At summer’s end there will be no more questions. We’ll know. Maybe it was a great season, and we have canned or frozen many vegetables. Maybe the farmers have brought in a bumper crop and they got a good price besides.

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John Jamison
Object: This message will be based on a game you will play. See the note below.

NOTE: Ask three or more adults to come up and play the role of Simon for your group. Tell them to all speak at once, asking the children to do different things. The goal is to create a nice bit of confusion for the children to experience.

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Hello, everyone! (Let them respond.) Are you ready for our story today? (Let them respond.) Great!

StoryShare

Peter Andrew Smith
“Hey!” Annie waved at the woman standing next to the open doorway. “Can you come here?”

The woman made her way past the other nursing home residents and stood next to Annie’s wheelchair.

“What can I do for you?”

“You look familiar.” Annie squinted at her. “Do I know your name?”

“I’m Brenda.” The woman pointed at her name tag. “I work in the kitchen and sometimes help serve the meals when they are ready.”

“That’s right. I think we’ve met before.” Annie tapped her lips with her finger. “You have the nice smile.”

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

Jesus said, “Whoever is faithful in a very little is faithful also in much.” In our worship today let us remember the little things in our lives and ask God to help us to be utterly faithful in them.



Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we pretend that little sins don't matter.

Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we imagine that you don't notice little sins.

Christ, have mercy.

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James Evans
This poignant prayer of lament and community grief gives expression to what it feels like to suffer as a person of faith. If we believe we are truly part of God's community, then the destruction of that community -- as was the case with Israel in 587 B.C. -- becomes a time for doubt, anger, and confusion. Furthermore, if we believe we are individual members of that community, our personal suffering also creates an opportunity for a crisis of faith: "Why didn't God protect me?" Of course, it does not take a national catastrophe to raise those sorts of questions.
Kirk R. Webster
If feedback is the breakfast of champions, perhaps we would do well to examine some of our prayer habits. If you have ever heard someone use The Just Really Prayer, you know exactly what problem we are talking about.

That prayer goes something like this, "Lord, we just really thank you for this day. We come before you and just really pray for mercy. We offer ourselves to you and just really ask that your will be done in our lives. Amen." I'm thankful this particular Just Really prayer was mercifully short, unlike the next example, The Good Guilt-Based Prayer.
John W. Wurster
Another season has come and gone. Promises that were made have not been fulfilled. Good intentions haven't yielded any tangible results. Dreams have not come true. High hopes have proven to be only wishful thinking. Nothing has really changed; nothing has really improved. The time keeps moving along, but we seem stuck in the same ruts. Old routines remain, prejudices persist, dullness and anxiety continue to be constant companions. Lingering in the air is that nagging sense that things aren't quite right, not as they could be, not as they should be.
R. Robert Cueni
In the scripture lesson for today Jesus tells a perplexing parable about a thoroughly dishonest employee who was praised for his dishonesty. In this story Jesus not only seems comfortable suggesting that it is acceptable to compromise with moral failings, but our Lord appears to commend his disciples to "go and do likewise." For centuries, preachers, commentators, and scholars have struggled to make sense of this outrageous tale.

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