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In the 1810 Mexican War... -- John 14:23-29 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2007
In the 1810 Mexican War of Independence, Guanajuato was the first major city that
In John 14:25, Jesus speaks... -- John 14:23-29 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2007
In John 14:25, Jesus speaks of the coming of the Holy Spirit as the "Comforter," the
Naturally the disciples were frightened... -- John 14:23-29 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2007
Naturally the disciples were frightened. Jesus was talking about his leave-taking. They
Almost everyone has a favorite... -- John 14:23-29 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2007
Almost everyone has a favorite teacher, a person whose love for his or her students was
It was in 1879 that... -- Revelation 21:10, 22-22:5 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2001
It was in 1879 that Thomas Edison hit upon the right combination of carbon filament and vacuum tube.
All the action and vitality... -- Revelation 21:10, 22--22:5 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2001
All the action and vitality of the scenes described in the book are a far cry from the cold and drea
Ron was close to death... -- Revelation 21:10, 22--22:5 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2001
Ron was close to death. His bone cancer had spread rapidly.
The splendor of the vision... -- Revelation 21:10, 22--22:5 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2001
The splendor of the vision of the holy city, the New Jerusalem, stands in sharp contrast to all that
One of the trends which... -- John 14:23-29 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2001
One of the trends which seems to be gathering speed is the caring of elderly parents in the children
In Quebec, the government there... -- John 14:23-29 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2001
In Quebec, the government there has the right to reject the name that you give to your baby if they
Woodrow Wilson proved to be... -- John 14:23-29 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2001
Woodrow Wilson proved to be a strong President during World War I and he provided outstanding moral
I live in a farming... -- John 14:23-29 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 2001
I live in a farming town that is rapidly changing to a resort, second-home community.
A weekday enrichment class had... -- John 14:23-29 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 1998
A weekday enrichment class had just finished their lesson on the importance of prayer.
Stephen Covey's Seven Habits... -- John 14:23-29 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 1998
Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective People has proven itself an outstanding syst
In the Garden of Eden... -- Revelation 21:10, 22--22:5 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 1998
In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve are forbidden from eating of the tree of life.
Pearls were the most precious... -- Revelation 21:10, 22--22:5 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 1998
Pearls were the most precious jewels in the ancient world.
Ten years ago I worked... -- Revelation 21:10, 22--22:5 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 1998
Ten years ago I worked at a telecatalogue center.
Liars shall not enter the... -- Revelation 21:10, 22--22:5 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 1998
Liars shall not enter the new Jerusalem.
Quite a few years ago... -- John 14:23-29 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 1998
Quite a few years ago in major league baseball, the American League decided to change the rule to al
Charlie Brown of Peanuts... -- John 14:23-29 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 1998
Charlie Brown of Peanuts fame speaks to Lucy, after Linus got back his blanket which had blow
Robert Waller's first big selling... -- Acts 16:9-15 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 1995
Robert Waller's first big selling novel was The Bridges of Madison County.
I don't think anything can... -- Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 1995
I don't think anything can be more damaging to a relationship than miscommunication and half-truths.
When the early Christians argued... -- Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 1995
When the early Christians argued over the practice of circumcision and its application to the Christ
I was attending a church... -- Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 1995
I was attending a church potluck supper one evening.
Dr. Barbara Racioppo, a clinical... -- Acts 15:1-2, 22-29 -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C -- 1995
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The Danger Of Half-Truths -- John 5:1-9 -- Janice B. Scott -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C
There was some interesting correspondence in 'The Times' a few years ago, concerning their seriali
God's Breath -- Ezekiel 37:1-14 -- Janice B. Scott -- Sixth Sunday of Easter - C
I read an article recently about the spiritual life of people with mental health problems (The Bible

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Emphasis Preaching Journal

David Kalas
In the sometimes-tiresome debate over science and scripture with respect to creation, it’s easy to become distracted. While the argument typically requires a focus on the how, we may lose sight of the what. And so, for just a moment, let me invite us to think for a moment about what God created.
Mark Ellingsen
Frank Ramirez
Bonnie Bates
Bill Thomas
Acts 8:26-40
As a local church pastor, I was often asked if I would baptize a child whose family were not members of the church. Some churches rebelled against this, but I remember this scripture — the hunger for understanding and inclusion of the Eunuch and Philp’s response — to teach and share and baptize in the name of our God. How could we turn anyone away from the rite of baptism?

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Peter Andrew Smith
“Dad, I think you worked a miracle.” Rolf slowly walked around the tree. “After that windstorm, I assumed this tree was as good as gone.”

“We just needed to give the branches time to heal and come back,” Michael replied.

 “I know, but so many of them were battered and broken I figured that it couldn’t recover. Now though it looks just like it did before the storm.” Rolf paused. “Do you think it will bear any fruit this summer?”

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John Jamison
Object: A live plant that produces fruit, and a broken branch from that plant. I used a tomato plant from a local greenhouse. Ideally, find a plant with blossoms or small fruit already growing. If you use a different kind of fruit-producing plant, just change the script to fit.

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The Immediate Word

Christopher Keating
Katy Stenta
Thomas Willadsen
Mary Austin
Elena Delhagen
Dean Feldmeyer
Quantisha Mason-Doll
For April 28, 2024:
  • On The Way To Gaza by Chris Keating based on Acts 8:26-40. On the way to Gaza, Philip discovers the startling ways the Spirit of God moves across borders, boundaries, customs, and traditions.
  • Second Thoughts: Abiding by Katy Stenta based on John 15:1-8.
  • Sermon illustrations by Mary Austin, Tom Willadsen, Elena Delhagen, Dean Feldmeyer.

The Village Shepherd

Janice B. Scott
Call to Worship:

Jesus is the vine, we are the branches. In our service today, let us absorb from the vine all the nourishment we need.

Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes our branches become cut off from the vine.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes our branches are withered.
Christ, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we fail to produce good fruit.
Lord, have mercy.

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Stan Purdum
We will meet Psalm 22 in its entirety on Good Friday, but here the lectionary designates just verses 23-31. The lectionary psalms generally illuminate the week's First Lesson, which in this case is about the covenant initiated by God with Abraham and Sarah in Genesis 17. The nine verses from this psalm, while not inappropriate, nonetheless leave us looking for an obvious connection with the First Lesson.

John S. Smylie
I think some people are natural-born gardeners. Our Lord grew up in a society that was familiar with agriculture. The images that he used to explain the ways of his Father in heaven are familiar to his audience. Growing up, my closest experience to agriculture was living in, "the Garden State." Most people, when they pass through New Jersey, are surprised to see that expression on the license plates of vehicles registered in New Jersey. Most folks traveling through New Jersey experience the megalopolis, the corridor between New York City and Washington DC.
Ron Lavin
A pastor in Indiana went to visit an 87-year-old man named Ermil, who was a hospital patient. A member of his church told the pastor about this old man who was an acquaintance. "He's not a believer, but he is really in need," the church member said. "I met him at the county home for the elderly. He's a lonely old man with no family and no money."

Paul E. Robinson
"Love is a many splendored thing...." Or so we heard Don Cornwall and the Four Aces sing time and again. Of course you or I might have other words to describe love, depending on our situation.

Love. "I love you." "I love to play golf." "I just love pistachio lush!" "It's tough to love some people." "Jesus loves me, this I know."

Love.

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