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The ancient rubric at the... -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
The ancient rubric at the Burial of the Dead says at the committal, "While earth is cast upon the co
Each member of our confirmation... -- Philippians 3:17-4:1 -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
Each member of our confirmation class is assigned a mentor.
Join with others in following... -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
"Join with others in following my example ..." (verse 17)
A chicken's wings are useless... -- Luke 13:31-35 -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
A chicken's wings are useless for flying.
Through Jesus, God was making... -- Luke 13:31-35 -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
Through Jesus, God was making his overtures to his people.
The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church... -- Luke 13:31-35 -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York City made national news not long ago when its minis
There are few discoveries in... -- Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
There are few discoveries in life that are truly unique.
Jesus' warning to Jerusalem was... -- Luke 13:31-35 -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
Jesus' warning to Jerusalem was a grim reminder that some people die spiritually before they get to
A couple had been married... -- Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
A couple had been married ten years and desperately wanted children, but had none.
There is a story from... -- Luke 13:31-35 -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
There is a story from Taiwan of a young king who was dismayed by the practice of human sacrifice, wh
In Bechuanaland there lives a... -- Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
In Bechuanaland there lives a strange, almost mythical creature known as the "honey bird." Reliable
Madeline L'Engle once shared her... -- John 20:19-31 -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
Madeline L'Engle once shared her reflections on this piece of scripture.
Faith in God's promises provides... -- Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
Faith in God's promises provides us with both power and comfort.
High in the Rocky Mountains... -- Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
High in the Rocky Mountains, there is a place of great geographical significance -- a location marke
Jeremiah's life was on the... -- Jeremiah 26:8-15 -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
Jeremiah's life was on the line, and he was willing to die for the truth of his message.
Do statues stand firm? Does... -- Philippians 3:17--4:1 -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
Do statues stand firm? Does Rodin's statue of the "Thinker" think?
Every person has faith. Also... -- Philippians 3:17--4:1 -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
Every person has faith. Also, every person has fears.

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'just As You Did It To The One Of The Least Of These' -- Luke 13:31-35, Philippians 3:17--4:1, Luke 13:31-35, Psalm 27 -- Carter Shelley -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
Even though all of us at times experience life as a "vale of tears," we in the First World realize t
Are You Afraid Of The Dark? -- Luke 13:31-35, Philippians 3:17--4:1, Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18, Psalm 27 -- Carlos Wilton, Thom M. Shuman -- Second Sunday in Lent - C
The good news is -- God is always with us even in our darkest hour.

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The Immediate Word

Christopher Keating
Thomas Willadsen
Ron Love
Mary Austin
George Reed
Bethany Peerbolte
For April 28, 2019:
  • Finding Resurrection Among Smoldering Ruins by Chris Keating — The aftermath of the fiery destruction of Notre Dame of Paris, as well as the recent burnings of African American churches in the south, provides a contemporary connection to our search for resurrection hope in moments of fearful desperation.

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Peter Andrew Smith
Keith Wagner
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"Witness to These Things" by Peter Andrew Smith
"Grateful and Free" by Keith Wagner
"Faith for the Skeptic" by Keith Wagner


Witness to These Things
by Peter Andrew Smith
Acts 5:27-32

“You need to stop,” Jodi said. “You’re embarrassing yourself.”

Cindy looked up at the three girls surrounding her table in the High School cafeteria. “What are you talking about?”

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Arley K. Fadness
“Thomas answered Him, 'my Lord and my God!'”(v. 28)

Good morning children,

Did you know it is still Easter? Yes it is. So Happy Easter! (to the congregation)

Happy Easter! (get a response) It is still the Easter season for the fifty days following Easter Sunday. Yaaay!

Emphasis Preaching Journal

Mark Ellingsen
This Sunday’s lessons proclaim that God and his resurrection have their way with us.

Historically the Sunday after Easter was the first Sunday when newly baptized members could be admitted into the fellowship as full members of the church. Consequently the theme of having life determined by something bigger than we are (the resurrection of Jesus) is most appropriate.


Acts 5:27-32
Bonnie Bates
Bill Thomas
Bob Ove
Frank Ramirez
Ron Love
Mark Ellingsen
Acts 5:27-32
This lesson is the story of what the Holy Spirit can do to change lives, the courage the Spirit gave Peter to witness to authorities, the courage given to the Church today to stand up to the powers that be. Regarding the Holy Spirit modern Latin Evangelical theologian Zaida Perez has written:

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
I shall never forget that moment on February 11, 1990 when Nelson Mandela was freed after nearly 30 years in captivity in South Africa. It was one of those magic moments shared, thanks to television, with the whole world.

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Erskine White
There have been a number of occasions in my life where I have had the opportunity to make a complete fool of myself, and sad to say, I have generally taken full advantage of each one of those opportunities as they came along. I suppose I could prove the point by regaling you with dozens of pertinent stories, but for the sake of preserving your time and my dignity, I will tell you just one.

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