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Follow -- John 1:29-42 -- Leah Thompson -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2010

SHARING THIS WEEK'S GOSPEL THEME AT SUNDAY SCHOOL AND AT HOME

Changes -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2007

SHARING THIS WEEK'S GOSPEL THEME AT SUNDAY SCHOOL AND AT HOMEMaterials:

Come and see -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

In some circles, the word "evangelism" is intimidating.

The Lamb of God -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

Teachers and Parents: Jesus is our paschal lamb in the same

The lamb of God -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

Teachers or Parents: The atonement of Christ -- the Agnus Dei

Doves And Lambs -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

Teachers: This week's lesson uses two gentle animals in

Peter means "the rock" -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

Materials: Fist-sized rocks (one per child)

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Children's Bulletin (ages 8-10) -- John 1:29-42 -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

Gospel Grams 1

Children's Bulletin (ages 5-7) -- John 1:29-42 -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

Commentary

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Jesus in the Middle -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- David Kalas -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2023

The medieval proverb declared that “all roads lead to Rome.” For a thousand years or so, Rome was t

Something Old, Something New -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Frank Ramirez -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2020

There’s that old rhyme associated with weddings, “Something old, something new, something borrowed,

Refocus -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Wayne Brouwer -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2017

The only way to defeat pride is to make it irrelevant.

Called to be faithful witnesses -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Sandra Herrmann -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2013

Isaiah 49:1-7The Servant's Mission (NRSV)

Becoming what we were meant to be -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42, Psalm 40:1-11 -- Wayne Brouwer, Schuyler Rhodes -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2010

Mine is a family of book lovers.

Keeping up appearances -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42, Psalm 40:1-11 -- R. Craig Maccreary -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2007

One of my favorite British situation comedies is Keeping Up Appearances. It

Religious jabberwocky -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42, Psalm 40:1-11 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2002

'Twas brillig, and the slithy tovesDid gyre and gimble in the wabe;

Of servants and lambs -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 1999

While some pericopes assigned for the season of Epiphany throughout the three-year cycle show the So

A light to the nations -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 1996

The second "Servant Song" continues the theme of the universal intent of the God of Israel and thus

Called before born -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42, Psalm 40:1-11 -- William H. Shepherd -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

"Who's your family?" Southerners know this greeting well, but it is not unheard of above, beside, an

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Something Old, Something New -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Frank Ramirez -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2020

There’s that old rhyme associated with weddings, “Something old, something new, something borrowed,

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Children's Bulletin (ages 8-10) -- John 1:29-42 -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

Gospel Grams 1

Children's Bulletin (ages 5-7) -- John 1:29-42 -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

Children's Liturgy and Story

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Tim's Time -- John 1:29-42 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

Call to Worship:

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Throw Away the Sack! -- John 1:29-42 -- John Jamison -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2023

Object: A paper sack or plastic bag.* * *

There Is Enough Friendship To Share -- John 1:29-42 -- Bethany Peerbolte -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2020

John the Baptist gives us a great example of how to be a friend.

What's My Name? -- John 1:29-42 -- Mary Kay Eichelman -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2017

How many of you know my name? But do you know all my names? I'm also known as Aunt ________. or U

What's in a Name? -- John 1:29-42 -- Anna Shirey -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2013

First Thoughts

Follow -- John 1:29-42 -- Leah Thompson -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2010

The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus. (v. 37)

Changes -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2007

He brought Simon to Jesus, who looked at him and said, "You are Simon son

Come and see -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

I just love parties, don't you? What are some parties people have?

The Lamb of God -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

Good morning! What do I have here? (Show the stuffed animal

The lamb of God -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

When John the Baptist saw Jesus one day, he said so that

Lamb of God -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

Good morning, boys and girls. I brought a picture to show you.

Peter means "the rock" -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - B

Good morning, boys and girls.

Peter means "the rock" -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

Good morning, boys and girls.

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What Are You Really, Really Looking For? -- Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Mary Austin, Christopher Keating, Thomas Willadsen, George Reed, Dean Feldmeyer, Katy Stenta -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2023

For January 15, 2023:

Be Prepared! -- Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Bethany Peerbolte, Christopher Keating, Ron Love, Mary Austin, Dean Feldmeyer, George Reed, Thomas Willadsen -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2020

For January 19, 2020:

Thinking Globally, Acting Locally -- Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Christopher Keating, Beth Herrinton-Hodge, Ron Love, Dean Feldmeyer, Mary Austin, George Reed, Robin Lostetter -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2017

The prophet Isaiah begins this week’s Old Testament lection with a clarion call to the Israelites: “

The Cost Of Cold Hearts -- Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Leah Lonsbury, Dean Feldmeyer, Christopher Keating, Ron Love, Dean Feldmeyer, George Reed -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2014

The brutally cold temperatures that held much of America in its icy grip last week put a major fr

Suffering And Serving, One And All -- John 1:29-42, Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 40:1-11 -- Mary Austin, Ron Love, George Reed -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2011

We have all been stunned and horrified by the shooting rampage this past weekend in Arizona, which l

What Are You Looking For? -- John 1:29-42, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11 -- Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2008

The political process is heating up as America works to choose its next president.

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There Is Enough Friendship To Share -- John 1:29-42 -- Bethany Peerbolte -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2020

John the Baptist gives us a great example of how to be a friend.

For January 19, 2020:

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"Come And See" -- John 1:29-42 -- Elaine M. Ward -- 2002

Once a teacher asked the children at church to draw a picture of God. But they had never seen God.

Jesus Was A Teacher -- John 1:29-42 -- Brett Blair, Tim Carpenter

Exegetical Aim: To talk about Jesus as a Teacher.

Children's Story

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The Turtle And The Lamb -- John 1:29-42 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

Jackie thought Miss Potter looked something like a turtle.

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The Turtle And The Lamb -- John 1:29-42 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

Jackie thought Miss Potter looked something like a turtle.

Devotional

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Epiphany 2 / OT 2 -- John 1:29-42 -- Stephen P. McCutchan -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2007

I myself did not know him, but the one who sent me to baptize with water said to me, "He on whom

Illustration

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Sermon Illustrations For Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 (2023) -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Mark Ellingsen, Bonnie Bates, Bill Thomas, Frank Ramirez -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2023

Isaiah 49:1-7

Sermon Illustrations For Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 (2020) -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Mark Ellingsen, Ron Love, Bonnie Bates, Bill Thomas, Frank Ramirez -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2020

Isaiah 49:1-7

Sermon Illustrations For Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 (2017) -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Bob Ove, Mark Ellingsen, Ron Love, Bonnie Bates, Bill Thomas, Frank Ramirez -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2017

Isaiah 49:1-7

Sermon Illustrations for Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 (2014) -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Bob Ove, Mark Ellingsen, Derl G. Keefer, Ron Love -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2013

Isaiah 49:1-7

A lamb was slaughtered... -- John 1:29-42 -- Bob Ove -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2013

A lamb was slaughtered in remembrance of the escape from Egypt.

Sermon Illustrations for Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 (2011) -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2010

Isaiah 49:1-7

Former Nazi concentration camps... -- John 1:29-42 -- Craig Kelly -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2010

Former Nazi concentration camps, such as the ones in Auschwitz and Birkenau, are now open to the pub

Who is Jesus? We learn... -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2007

Who is Jesus? We learn a lot of Jesus' identity from what goes on here: He is "The Lamb

John the Baptist excelled in... -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2007

John the Baptist excelled in two qualities that I lack, but want. First, John unflinchingly

God truly works in mysterious... -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2007

God truly works in mysterious ways to call his servants. When Robert Moffat, the famous

A woman named Elizabeth was... -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2002

A woman named Elizabeth was hospitalized for surgery, and was placed in a room with another patient.

When early Christian theologians used... -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2002

When early Christian theologians used the image of a sacrificial lamb, such as was slaughtered at th

Maryanne Johns walked past a... -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2002

Maryanne Johns walked past a church every day on her way to work.

A woman who greatly feared... -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2002

A woman who greatly feared the water was so afraid that she would not accompany her husband on his b

Carol, a nurse in a... -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 1999

Carol, a nurse in a large hospital, was on her lunch break.

For centuries prior to the... -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 1999

For centuries prior to the publication of the Encyclope'die in 1751, people believed in the

I was invited to be... -- John 1:29-42 -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 1999

I was invited to be a part of a pastor's discovery weekend.

The Immediate Word

For January 15, 2023:

For January 19, 2020:

The prophet Isaiah begins this week’s Old Testament lection with a clarion call to the Israelites: “

The brutally cold temperatures that held much of America in its icy grip last week put a major fr

Suffering And Serving, One And All -- John 1:29-42, Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 40:1-11 -- Mary Austin, Ron Love, George Reed -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2011

We have all been stunned and horrified by the shooting rampage this past weekend in Arizona, which l

What Are You Looking For? -- John 1:29-42, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11 -- Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2008

The political process is heating up as America works to choose its next president.

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Isaiah 49:1-7

For January 19, 2020:

Intercession

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Multi-Faceted God... -- John 1:29-42 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

Prayers usually include these concerns and may follow this sequence:

Preaching

The Immediate Word

For January 15, 2023:

For January 19, 2020:

The prophet Isaiah begins this week’s Old Testament lection with a clarion call to the Israelites: “

The brutally cold temperatures that held much of America in its icy grip last week put a major fr

Suffering And Serving, One And All -- John 1:29-42, Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 40:1-11 -- Mary Austin, Ron Love, George Reed -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2011

We have all been stunned and horrified by the shooting rampage this past weekend in Arizona, which l

What Are You Looking For? -- John 1:29-42, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11 -- Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2008

The political process is heating up as America works to choose its next president.

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For January 19, 2020:

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Second Sunday After The Epiphany / Second Sunday In Ordinary Time -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Carlos Wilton -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2010

Theme For The Day

Second Sunday After The Epiphany -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2004

THE LESSONSLesson 1: Isaiah 49:1--7 (C, E); Isaiah 49:3, 5--6 (RC)

Second Sunday After The Epiphany -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Jerry L. Schmalenberger -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2001

Seasonal Theme

Second Sunday After The Epiphany -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- E. Carver Mcgriff -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 1998

COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONSLesson 1: Isaiah 49:1-7 (C, E); Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 (RC)

The Holy Spirit -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Russell F. Anderson -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 1995

BRIEF COMMENTARY ON THE LESSONS

Second Sunday After The Epiphany -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- John R. Brokhoff -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 1992

Lesson 1: Isaiah 49:1-7 (C, E); Isaiah 49:1-6 (L); Isaiah 49:3, 5-6 (RC)

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For January 15, 2023:

For January 19, 2020:

The prophet Isaiah begins this week’s Old Testament lection with a clarion call to the Israelites: “

The brutally cold temperatures that held much of America in its icy grip last week put a major fr

Suffering And Serving, One And All -- John 1:29-42, Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 40:1-11 -- Mary Austin, Ron Love, George Reed -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2011

We have all been stunned and horrified by the shooting rampage this past weekend in Arizona, which l

What Are You Looking For? -- John 1:29-42, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11 -- Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2008

The political process is heating up as America works to choose its next president.

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For January 19, 2020:

Call Waiting -- John 1:29-42 -- Susan R. Andrews -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2004

Chaim Potok was an intensely religious man; a Jew who explored the dimensions of faith in our lives.

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Who's Who? -- John 1:29-42 -- Charles L. Aaron, Jr. -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2007

The first chapter of John bears some similarity to the pilot episode of a television series.

Call Waiting -- John 1:29-42 -- Susan R. Andrews -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2004

Chaim Potok was an intensely religious man; a Jew who explored the dimensions of faith in our lives.

Positive Identification -- John 1:29-42 -- Linda Schiphorst Mccoy -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2001

A while ago, I received an invitation to my high school reunion.

You May Have To Die First -- John 1:29-42 -- William B. Kincaid, III -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 1998

"Well, I don't know what will happen now. We've got some difficult days ahead.

Spirit-Anointed Son Of God The Father -- John 1:29-42 -- Mark Wm. Radecke -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 1995

"Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit."

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The Lamb Of God -- John 1:29-42 -- Janice B. Scott -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

The Churches' Advertising Network nearly always comes under fire.

Stories

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The Principle of Paying Attention -- John 1:29-42, Psalm 40:1-11 -- C. David Mckirachan, Frank Ramirez -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2020

Contents “The Principle of Paying Attention” by C. David McKirachan

Show Me Jesus -- John 1:29-42, Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 40:1-11 -- Peter Andrew Smith -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2017

Contents "Show Me Jesus" by Peter Andrew SmithShow Me Jesus

Called To Serve -- John 1:29-42, Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 40:1-11 -- Keith Wagner -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2014

Contents"Called to Serve" by Keith Wagner "Using Our Gifts" by Keith Wagner

The End And The Beginning -- John 1:29-42, Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 40:1-11 -- Keith Hewitt, Larry Winebrenner -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2010

Contents"The End and the Beginning" by Keith Hewitt

Reading Past The Semicolon -- John 1:29-42, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11 -- C. David Mckirachan, John T. Ball -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2008

Contents What's Up This Week "Reading Past the Semicolon" by John Ball

A Mother Forced To Choose -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42, Psalm 40:1-11 -- John E. Sumwalt And Jo Perry-sumwalt -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A

Contents What's Up This Week

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The Principle of Paying Attention -- John 1:29-42, Psalm 40:1-11 -- C. David Mckirachan, Frank Ramirez -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2020

Contents “The Principle of Paying Attention” by C. David McKirachan

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The Quintessential Evangelist -- John 1:29-42 -- David E. Leininger -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2007

With the decline of the mainline church, numerically, financially, and influentially, evangelism has

Old Times -- John 1:29-42 -- Gregory L. Tolle -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2004

When Jesus turned and saw them following, he said to them, "What are you looking for?" They said

The Love Of Being A Christian -- John 1:29-42 -- Constance Berg -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2001

Bob Bohn was serving in Tan Son Nhut Air Base in Saigon, Vietnam, in 1971.

Worship

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For January 15, 2023:

For January 19, 2020:

The prophet Isaiah begins this week’s Old Testament lection with a clarion call to the Israelites: “

The brutally cold temperatures that held much of America in its icy grip last week put a major fr

Suffering And Serving, One And All -- John 1:29-42, Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 40:1-11 -- Mary Austin, Ron Love, George Reed -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2011

We have all been stunned and horrified by the shooting rampage this past weekend in Arizona, which l

What Are You Looking For? -- John 1:29-42, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11 -- Stephen P. McCutchan, Thom M. Shuman -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2008

The political process is heating up as America works to choose its next president.

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For January 19, 2020:

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Epiphany 2/Ordinary Time 2 -- John 1:29-42, Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, Psalm 40:1-11 -- Amy C. Schifrin, Martha Shonkwiler -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2007

Gathering Chant

Epiphany 2 -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Thom M. Shuman -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2007

Call To WorshipOne: Gathered in winter's grayness, we wait,

Before I Was Born -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Frank Ramirez -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2004

Second Sunday After Epiphany First Lesson: Isaiah 49:1-7

Second Sunday After Epiphany -- Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Beverly S. Bailey -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2004

HymnsJesus, Priceless Treasure (LBW457, 458, PH365, NCH480, UM532, CBH595)

Second Sunday After Epiphany -- John 1:29-42 -- H. Burnham Kirkland -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 2001

Theme: The Lamb Of GodCall To Worship

The Lamb of God and the Calling of Several Disciples -- John 1:29-42 -- Wayne H. Keller -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 1998

Adoration And PraiseInvitation to the Celebration

Second Sunday After Epiphany -- Isaiah 49:1-7, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- Dallas A. Brauninger -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 1998

First Lesson: Isaiah 49:1-7Theme: From Your BeginningCall To Worship

SECOND SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY -- Isaiah 49:1-7, Psalm 40:1-11, 1 Corinthians 1:1-9, John 1:29-42 -- B. David Hostetter -- Epiphany 2 | Ordinary Time 2 - A -- 1992

CALL TO WORSHIP

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The Works I Do!

John Jamison

Object: An orange and a lemon that are about the same size and shape, a knife, a cutting board, orange and yellow paint, and some paper towels. Prepare the fruit by painting the lemon orange, and the orange, yellow. The more alike they look, the better.

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Hello, everyone! (Let them respond.) Are you ready for our story today? (Let them respond.) Excellent! Let’s get started!

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God is Our Mother, We Shall Not Want

Mary Austin
Dean Feldmeyer
Christopher Keating
Thomas Willadsen
George Reed
Katy Stenta

For May 11, 2025:

God is Our Mother, We Shall Not Want by Mary Austin based on Psalm 23.
Second Thoughts: Lost And Found: A Narrative Sermon by Dean Feldmeyer based on Revelation 7:9-17.
Sermon illustrations by Tom Willadsen.
Worship resources by George Reed.

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Miracles

Wayne Brouwer

Tinkerbell is the delightful sprite in Peter Pan who drifts between the world of senses and the world of magic. She sprinkles “fairy dust” to make children fly; she sparkles around Peter Pan as a comrade adventurer.

Once, in one episode of a televised version of Peter Pan, Tinkerbell ingested some poison. There was nothing to be seen of her, tiny thing that she was, other than the brightness of her little light. But with the poison, her light began to fade. Before our very eyes she grew dimmer, pulsing with a weakening glow.

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Acts 9:36-43
Cryonics is an interesting and, if I’m honest, disturbing practice. You might be wondering, what is cryonics? The aim of cryonics, according to Dennis Kowalski, the president of the Cryonics Institute in Michigan, is to “keep bodies in a stable, preserved state until the necessary medical technology arrives.” As of June 1, 2024, there were about five hundred people who have tried to keep themselves preserved for future medical advances to revive.

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When Jesus Speaks

Peter Andrew Smith

“Hello, Peter. Come on in to the office,” Pastor Carl held open the door for him. “Oh, don’t worry about your shoes.”

“They’re muddy and I really should take them off,” Peter said. “Besides if I don’t, I’ll be hearing my mother’s voice telling me to take them off before coming into your office.”

Pastor Carl smiled. “Fair enough.”

After a few moment, Peter took the offered seat across from Pastor Carl.

“So how are you finding our church?” Pastor Carl asked. “I know you mentioned we’re a bit more casual and smaller than you are used to.”

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James' Barbeque

Janice B. Scott

Call to Worship:

Jesus said that he gives eternal life to those who follow him. As we worship God today, let us believe in his words so that we too may enjoy the Life that he offers.

Invitation to Confession:

Jesus, sometimes we leave you out of our lives.
Lord, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we are disappointed because you don't answer prayers in the way that we wish.
Christ, have mercy.

Jesus, sometimes we refuse to believe that you still act in our lives today.

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Dorcas

David E. Leininger

Women have always been uniquely important in the life of the church, whether or not men want to admit it. It started with Mary. Women were accorded special status during Jesus' ministry; in fact, it was probably women who were major financial supporters of the itinerant rabbi and his friends. Women were the first witnesses to the resurrection. This is not a feminist statement but a factual statement: from the first day to this day, if it were not for the women, there would be no church. It is that simple.

So, Are You The Messiah?

Donald Charles Lacy

History shows that people are invariably looking for Messiahs or Christs. There is that special person who is to come among them and, in a sense, do for them what they cannot do for themselves. Even for years after our Lord arose from the dead and ascended -- yes, and still at this moment -- people are looking.

When The Song Can Finally Be Sung

Henry F. Woodruff

Now you can't even trust the police. When I was a child growing up in Texas, everyone knew how to spot the police cars: they were big old Ford Crown Victorias, painted black with white doors, sporting black wall tires with little moon hubcaps -- or, if they really wanted to be sneaky and fool you, they were big old Ford Crown Victorias painted gray, with whip antennas and license plates that read "City" on them. You could bet the farm on it. Now all that has changed. Police cars are all different makes and models and colors.

O My Good Shepherd

Clyde W. Wentzell

1. O my Good Shepherd, O Lord of my soul,
Keep me forever beneath your control.
In right paths lead me for your name’s sake.
All the best choices, Lord, help me to make.

2. When through dark valleys my walk is severe,
Keep me from evil, Lord, ever be near.
Your rod and staff, my discipline be,
O my Good Shepherd, keep watch over me.

3. You spread a table of bountiful store.
Rich are your mercies and love evermore.
Oil on the head, anointing most pure,
Flows in abundance as your love is sure.

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