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The peanut butter -- Matthew 3:1-12 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A
I baptize you with water for repentance, but one who is more powerful than I is coming after me; I a

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The Message On A Postcard -- Matthew 3:1-12 -- Carlos Wilton -- Second Sunday of Advent - A
December 5, 2004Second Sunday in Advent / Cycle A
What, Then, Did You Go Out To See? -- Matthew 11:2-11, Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-10, Psalm 146:5-10 -- Chris Ewing -- Second Sunday of Advent - A
When President Bush came to Canada last week, he was met by John the Baptist.

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Isaiah describes a new leader... -- Isaiah 11:1-10 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
Isaiah describes a new leader who will bring permanent peace. Yet, the chance of such a
In my early years at... -- Isaiah 11:1-10 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
In my early years at the Hollywood church, some young men planted a small tree at the
And a little child shall... -- Isaiah 11:1-10 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
"And a little child shall lead them" (Isaiah 11:6c). A pioneer in California during the time
The great benediction of Romans... -- Romans 15:4-13 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
The great benediction of Romans 15:13 begins and ends with hope. Here is an example of
On Hour, one of the... -- Romans 15:4-13 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
On Hour, one of the television "news magazines" many years ago, the host,
Early in December, Jack found... -- Romans 15:4-13 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
Early in December, Jack found himself feeling low. He felt despair but was not able to
Katie was the unofficial church... -- Romans 15:4-13 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
Katie was the unofficial church welcomer. She didn't wear a greeter's tag. She wasn't on
The poet, R. S. Thomas... -- Matthew 3:1-12 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
The poet, R. S. Thomas, describes Wales as a place with no future but only a past. His
John the Baptist used a... -- Matthew 3:1-12 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
John the Baptist used a word rarely heard anymore. The New York Times
A part of our preparation... -- Matthew 3:1-12 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
A part of our preparation for Christmas should include a word of joy. Some of you have
Isaiah describes a new leader... -- Isaiah 11:1-10 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
Isaiah describes a new leader who will bring permanent peace.
In my early years at... -- Isaiah 11:1-10 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
In my early years at the Hollywood church, some young men planted a small tree at the west end of th
And a little child shall... -- Isaiah 11:1-10 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
"And a little child shall lead them" (Isaiah 11:6c).
The great benediction of Romans... -- Romans 15:4-13 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
The great benediction of Romans 15:13 begins and ends with hope.
On Hour, one of the... -- Romans 15:4-13 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
On Hour, one of the television "news magazines" many years ago, the host, Gary Collins, asked
Early in December, Jack found... -- Romans 15:4-13 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
Early in December, Jack found himself feeling low.
Katie was the unofficial church... -- Romans 15:4-13 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
Katie was the unofficial church welcomer. She didn't wear a greeter's tag.
My kids fight like cats... -- Isaiah 11:1-10 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A
"My kids fight like cats and dogs!" If you haven't said that, then you've heard it.
A youth pastor was trying... -- Isaiah 11:1-10 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A
A youth pastor was trying to inspire his youth group and get them in to the right spirit so he taugh
Our Advent hope is uniquely... -- Romans 15:4-13 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A
Our Advent hope is uniquely expressed in our music, a universal language that breaks down barriers.
Including four generations, there were... -- Romans 15:4-13 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A
Including four generations, there were lots of people to invite to a family reunion.

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Illustrations For December 9, 2007 From The Immediate Word -- Matthew 3:1-12, Romans 15:4-13, Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
The process of metamorphosis changes the whole being into something entirely new.
An Unlikely Time -- Matthew 3:1-12, Romans 15:4-13, Isaiah 11:1-10, Psalm 72:1-7, 18-19 -- Scott Suskovic, Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 2007
Advent is a time of waiting, of expectation. But what are we waiting for?
The Message On A Postcard -- Matthew 3:1-12 -- Carlos Wilton -- Second Sunday of Advent - A
December 5, 2004Second Sunday in Advent / Cycle A
What, Then, Did You Go Out To See? -- Matthew 11:2-11, Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-10, Psalm 146:5-10 -- Chris Ewing -- Second Sunday of Advent - A
When President Bush came to Canada last week, he was met by John the Baptist.

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What, Then, Did You Go Out To See? -- Matthew 11:2-11, Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-10, Psalm 146:5-10 -- Chris Ewing -- Second Sunday of Advent - A
When President Bush came to Canada last week, he was met by John the Baptist.

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The Christian Use Of Anger -- Matthew 3:1-12 -- Janice B. Scott -- Second Sunday of Advent - A
There was an incident some years ago, when an elderly lady in some village parish in England was
Preparing The Way -- Romans 15:4-13 -- Janice B. Scott -- Second Sunday of Advent - A
I recently watched a biography of Sir Winston Churchill on television.
Heavenly Peace -- Isaiah 11:1-10 -- Janice B. Scott -- Second Sunday of Advent - A
In the film, "Big Fish", the hero Edward Bloom stumbles into a dark and terrifying swamp-like wood,

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The Messiah is endowed with God's Spirit -- Isaiah 11:1-10, Romans 15:4-13 -- Heth H. Corl -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 1986
Call to WorshipPastor:
ADVENT 2 -- Psalm 72:1-8 -- Norman A. Beck -- Second Sunday of Advent - A -- 1986
This psalm is a prayer to God in behalf of an Israelite king and even more in behalf of the people o

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The Message On A Postcard -- Matthew 3:1-12 -- Carlos Wilton -- Second Sunday of Advent - A
December 5, 2004Second Sunday in Advent / Cycle A
What, Then, Did You Go Out To See? -- Matthew 11:2-11, Isaiah 35:1-10, James 5:7-10, Psalm 146:5-10 -- Chris Ewing -- Second Sunday of Advent - A
When President Bush came to Canada last week, he was met by John the Baptist.
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Object: This is a role play activity for the children.

Note: You will need an older volunteer to help with this activity. One option would be to find a teenager with some physical ability. If a teen is not available, an adult could be used instead. For simplicity here, I will refer to my older volunteer as “TOM”. You will also need to select three of your younger children to serve as volunteers in the story.

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2 Kings 5:1-14, Psalm 30
Naaman seeks healing. He travels hoping healing will come to him when he visits the king of Israel. Yet, healing does not come in that way. Rather healing comes through Elishah. Healing comes from believing and being cleansed in the River Jordan. Healing comes through Naaman’s faithfulness and through God’s grace. Psalm 30 also reminds us to seek healing; to seek God and God will heal and restore us. Do we believe that? Do we believe that God can bring healing?

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John E. Sumwalt
But whenever you enter a town and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say, ‘Even the dust of your town that clings to our feet, we wipe off in protest against you. Yet know this: the kingdom of God has come near.’ (vv. 10-11)

When I visit your church for the first time, consider the possibility that I might be looking for a church home. I am a good-looking old guy, but I have gray hair and I dress down in the summer, so don’t be put off by my cargo shorts and tank top. Talk to me!

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Damien and Ora grinned at each other in excitement. The time had come - at last! They'd been with the Leader for months and months, waiting for this moment. Not that it had felt much like training. They'd simply lived with the Leader, listening to his stories, hearing about the Kingdom, learning to get along really well with all the other people at Mission Headquarters. Now all seventy of them were ready, the spaceship had docked, and the Mission was about to begin. Ora was glad she'd been paired up with Damien again.

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Carlos Wilton
(See Epiphany 6/Ordinary Time 6, Cycle B, and Easter 3, Cycle C, for alternative approaches.)

Anyone who has ever had the experience of losing a friend because of some conflict or dispute, and then has had the friendship restored because of love and forgiveness, has a unique insight into the meaning of this psalm. Although the poem begins and ends with praise, there is in the middle of the poem a brief moment of confession and contrition that puts the praise portions of the psalm in an entirely different light.

April Yamasaki
A word of encouragement came from an unlikely source the other day in a television interview with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. The former football player, wrestler, and now actor was asked about a low time in his life when he was very discouraged about his career and future.

"How did you make your way back from that?" he was asked.

The Rock replied, "You have to put yourself out there. You have to get out there and fail, and learn from your failures."

Larry D. Powell
In the summer of 1983, I participated in a ministerial exchange program sponsored by my denomination. My assignment was to a circuit of churches on the Isle of Man, a tiny island located in the Irish Sea. The months preceding the exchange included considerable correspondence with the minister on the island with whom I would exchange pastoral duties for six weeks.
Richard E. Gribble, CSC
A wealthy businessman decided to take a walk and eat his lunch at the same time. He strolled by a park. There he purchased a hot dog and a soft drink. As he walked through the park two different "street people" approached him one by one. Each asked, "Can you help me? I am hungry." Each time the businessman looked straight ahead and kept walking. After finishing his lunch, he stopped and bought a chocolate eclair for dessert. As he was about to take the first bite, he was forced to jump out of the way as a young boy raced by on his skateboard. The eclair went flying and landed on the ground.

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